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Very Rare Pair of Pineapple Table Lamps by Charles Fils
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very Rare Pair of Pineapple Table Lamps by Charles & Fils, France, 1960s An exceptional and rare
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rare Innocente Gandini for Arredoluce Sunlight Table Lamp Mirrored Glass
By Arredoluce, Innocente Gandini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Innocente Gandini for Arredoluce, 'Sunlight' table lamp, model '14100', mirrored sandblasted glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

A rare carrara marble table lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti c1970
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in London, GB
Rare model design by Mangiarotti. Hollowed cylindrical Carrara marble table lamp, three slashed
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble

A Rare Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp, Norway, c. 1950s
By T. Røste Co
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A rare mid-century brass table lamp with a rich patina. Model 170 by T. Røste Co. Norway, c
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Super Rare Glass World Globe Boudoir Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Peekskill, NY
These small glass globe lamps are impossible to find and yet we have a pair. These are highly
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Art Deco Functionalims Chrome Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
_ Czechoslovakia - 1930s - polished, cleaned jr
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

A rare pair of glazed ceramic leaning Rams table lamps .
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of highly decorative table lamps each depicting a leaning Ram’s head with fruit finials
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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Extremely rare minimalistic Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Germany 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, minimalistic and lovely Mid Century Modern table lamp / bedside table lamp
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Sasso Table Lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare "Sasso" table lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Designed and manufactured in Italy
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Aluminum

Very Rare and Lovely Space Age Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Height adjustable. The lamp comes with E27 Edison screw fit bulb holder. They are with original
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hollywood Regency Rare Brass Wood Base Table Desk Lamp
By James Mont
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking one-of-a-kind lamp polished brass base sitting on black lacquer wood base, freshly rewired
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Modernist table lamp by Josef Hurka for Lidokov
By Lidokov, Josef Hurka
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Czechoslovakia in 1970's. The lamp can flip up and down. Consists of black lacquered metal body and plexiglass
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Astrid Sculptural Table Lamp by Silvano Pulcinelli for Esperia
By Esperia, Silvano Pulcinelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 'Astrid' Sculptural Table Lamp by Silvano Pulcinelli for Esperia. Designed and manufactured in
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rare Willy Daro Lamp
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Sculptural polished bronze lamp with quartz. Shade is not provided, Dimensions given without
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Rare Polished Bronze Table Lamp Signed by Riccardo Scarpa
By Riccardo Scarpa
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice lamp signed by French sculptor Riccardo Scarpa Dimensions given without shade No shade
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen Italian Rare Big Table Lamp, 1970s
By Oscar Torlasco, Stilkronen
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful and very rare Space Age table lamp designed by Oscar Torlasco for Stikronen in the 70s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rare Laurel Midcentury Chrome Arc Lamp-Table with Glass Top
By Laurel
Located in Kensington, MD
Rare Laurel midcentury Chrome Arc Lamp-Table with Glass Top Additional information: Material
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rare Lovely Mid Century Modern Bedside Table Lamp Austria 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and lovely Mid-Century Modern bedside table lamp. Designed & manufactured probably in Austria
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Pair of Table Lamps, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare pair of table lamps, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Painted
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Rare Adjustable Table Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen and Frits Schlegel
By Fritz Hansen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FRITS SCHLEGEL & VILHELM LAURITZEN SCANDINAVIAN MODERN Rare, large adjustable table lamp with
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rare Roberto Pamio Renato Toso Solimani Table Lamps for Leucos
By Leucos Design Lab, Roberto Pamio Renato Toso, Roberto Pamio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and Important Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso 'Solimani' Table Lamps, designed for Leucos and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Rare Desk / Table Lamp in Brass and Leather, 1950 s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Desk / Table Lamp in Brass and Leather, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Rare and Monumental Shagreen Pair of Table Lamps
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
lamps were created making this pair an extremely rare find. Color is light gray. Include "Certificate of
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Shagreen

Rare Hand Painted Cylinder Table lamp by TYE of California
By TYE of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Hand Painted Cylinder Table lamp by Tye of California. Signed.
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Abalone

Pair of rare Midcentury Table Lamps Pokrok Zilina, Rocket, 1970s
By Pokrok
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type - marked by label
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Vintage 1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rare Vintage Frederick Cooper Coromandel Lacquer Table Lamps
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of vintage table lamps by high quality American manufacturer Frederick Cooper. Generally, the
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Vintage 1960s American Late Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamp Model B-99, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd, 1960s. New wiring. Very good original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Rare Black and White Table Lamp/ Napako, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of glass, metal - Unused - Fully functional - 2x E26 or E27 socket - Excellent condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare “Eleusi” table lamp by Davide Mercatali Paolo Pedrizzetti, Italy, 1980s
By Eleusi, Italy 1
Located in Weesp, NL
Rare “Eleusi” Table Lamp by Davide Mercatali & Paolo Pedrizzetti, Italy, 1980s Dimensions: H. 60
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Rare Brass Glass Bauhaus Table Lamps, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - Czechoslovakia - Opaline tubular glasses - New electricity - Good original condition jt.   
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Ceramic Table Lamp by Sele Arte, Italy, 1970 s
By Sele Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare ceramic table lamp by Sele Arte, Italy, 1970's. White glazed ceramic in two parts and two
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Gilbert Rhode 1930s Modernist Brass and Glass Table Lamp
By Gilbert Rohde, Troy Sunshade Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Gilbert Rhode 1930s modernist Art Deco brass and glass table lamp, amazing design, retains
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Rosenthal Figurine Table Lamp by K.Himmelstoss, circa 1916
By Rosenthal
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Very rare figurine group “Festreigen” table lamp, designed by Karl Himmelstoss, 1913, executed by
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Lovely Mid Century Modern Table Lamp by Belmag, Switzerland, 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare & lovely Mid Century Modern table lamp / bedside table light. Manufactured by Belmag
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare large Mid Century Modern brass table lamp with beautiful patina
Located in München, DE
Rare large Mid-Century Modern brass table lamp with a beautiful patina. Great 1950s design in
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare! Early Maitland Smith Custom English Brass Table Lamp Spears Motif
By Maitland Smith
Located in Peoria, AZ
Gorgeous! Maitland Smith Custom Brass Speat Tripod Table Lamp Amazing British Colonial Style
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Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Very Rare and Early Tito Agnoli Table Lamp for Oluce
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare and early Tito Agnoli table lamp for Oluce, amazing mechanism.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Vintage Oversized Tobacco Leaf, Resin and Brass Table Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Exquisite Dome Shaped Resin and Tobacco Leaf Lamp Shade with Brass Trim over Brass Lamp Base. Often
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Ceramic Brass Table Desk Lamp by Tommaso Barbi, Italy
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare table ceramic lamp with a porcelain finish and brass accents by Tommaso Barbi
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Murano Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a very rare Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Carlo Nason done in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Very Rare Orange Ball Ceramic Table Lamp Base, Italy 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic table lamp was designed in the 1960s. The pictures with the lampshades are for
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Pink and White "Confetti" Murano Vetri Glass Table Lamp
By Vetri
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare pair of "confetti" Murano Vetri ovoid form hand blown glass table lamps. Bearing original
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Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Rare Pair of Table Lamps by Arden Riddle in Cherry
By Arden Riddle
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare pair of table lamps by Arden Riddle in cherry. To be on the the safe side, the lamp should be
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cherry

Rare French Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Bronze Table Lamp, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A rare handcrafted ceramic large table lamp, France 1930-1939. Hand-painted and glazed in vibrant
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Rare! Japan Panasonic Modernist Fluorescent Table Lamp! 1960 Wow Black Cream!
By Panasonic
Located in Peoria, AZ
Gorgeous Mod! Extremely Rare Japanese Panasonic Fluorescent Lamp! Geometric Delight! Cone and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Rare Charming Solid Table Lamp with Beautiful Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Wien, AT
Rare charming solid table lamp with beautiful opaline glass shade polished and stove enamelled.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Hand Painted Cylinder Table lamp by TYE of California
By TYE of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Hand Painted Cylinder Table lamp by Tye of California. Signed.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Geometric Martz Table Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz
By Gordon Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare diamond shaped table lamp in off white with incised detail by ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Minty! White Sonneman Desk Table Lamp Articulating Gooseneck 1970 Rare Lighting
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Peoria, AZ
Minty! Stunning White & Black Sonneman Articulating Desk/Table Lamp Circa 1970 This is a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Gino Sarfatti Table Lamp Mod n. 598 for ArteLuce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Milano, IT
Sarfatti model 598 table lamp for ArteLuce. This is not just a lamp; it's a work of art, a piece of history
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare Vintage Signed Paul Hanson Brass Glass Baccarat Style Table Lamp
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare signed Paul Hanson brass and glass table lamp. Iconic Hollywood Regency glam in coveted
Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Space Age rare monumental Murano glass table lamp, Vistosi, 1960s
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Firenze, IT
Space Age Murano glass table lamp. Vistosi, Italy 1960s Pale yellow / beige glass. Three bulbs
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Rare Humlebæk Ceramic Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Denmark, 1930s–1940s
By Herman August Kähler
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Large & Rare Humlebæk Ceramic Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Denmark, 1930s–1940s A rare and striking
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Rare Table / Desk Lamp by Wim Rietveld for Gispen, 1960s
By Wim Rietveld, Gispen
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare industrial table / desk lamp by Wim Rietveld in good condition. Manufactured by Gispen
Category

20th Century Dutch Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Rare 1950s Stiffel Black Lacquer and Brass Suspension Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare 1950s Stiffel suspension table lamp. Four brass rods with ball finials support a black
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Very Rare Table Tripod Lamp in style Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very rare type - Nice style of lighting
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

KAISER Idell Table Lamp, 6786, Rare Red, Bauhaus, Mid-Century, Germany
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Berlin, BE
One of three absolutely classic table lamps from the early mid-century. The offer is for the rare
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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Rare Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rare table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each rare table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. There are 1300 variations of the antique or vintage rare table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 11 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rare table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A rare table lamp, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made rare table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti and Hans-Agne Jakobsson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Rare Table Lamp?

Prices for a rare table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $98,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,898.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry Sons

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today

If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.

Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.

Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Rare Table Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify a Bradley and Hubbard table lamp, examine the base, neck and shade. Many Bradley Hubbard lamps feature a mark consisting of the brand name centered inside a triangle. For unmarked pieces, it's usually necessary to use the characteristics of the lamp to make an identification. Bradley Hubbard is well known for its intricate glass shades and ornate brass and bronze bases. Looking at photographs of the maker's lamps published on trusted online resources can help you get familiar with its style. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you. Shop a diverse assortment of Bradley Hubbard furniture on 1stDibs.