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Rare Model 3302 Table/Floor Lamp by Tito Agnoli for Oluce
By Oluce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Model 3302 Table/Floor Lamp by Tito Agnoli for Oluce. Custom hand blown Venini glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Rare Beautiful French Table Lamp Design by Jean-Pierre Alary, France
By Verrerie D Art Degué
Located in Oirlo, LI
Rare beautiful French table lamp design by Jean-Pierre Alary, France. We have requested
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rare Pair of 19th Century Bronze Ewers Converted to Table Lamps
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare pair of 19th Century bronze ewers converted to table lamps. The beautifully relief cast
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Rare original Hillebrand table lamp model Oslo from 1962, design Heinz Pfaender
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare original Hillebrand table lamp model Oslo from 1962, design Heinz Pfaender The lamp needs 2 x
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rare! Murano Blue Glass Mid Century Table Lamp! Italian Decorator Lighting Style
By Raymor
Located in Peoria, AZ
STUNNING! GORGEOUS BLUE MURANO GLASS & BRASS TABLE LAMP! THE FINEST MID CENTURY ELEGANCE
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Rare Glass and Chrome 752 Table Lamp by Martinelli Luce, Italy
By Martinelli Luce
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful model 752 globe table lamp in excellent condition. Made by Martinelli Luce, Italy 1970s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Murano OMBRE Blue and White Opaline Glass Table Lamps - VERY RARE
Located in Smyrna, GA
Fabulous vintage OMBRE BLUE and WHITE OPALINE Murano glass table lamps mounted on acrylic bases
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare Dimmable Gold and Murano Glass Table Lamp from Doria, 1970s, Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare Dimmable Gold and Murano Glass Table Lamp from Doria, 1970s, Germany The lamp needs 3 x E14
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Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Florian Schulz Rare TOS Vintage Modernist Brushed Satin Nickel Table Lamp
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Incredibly rare and hard to come by vintage Mid-Century Modern German made side table lamp or desk
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Rare Florian Schulz Mid-Century Vintage Modernist Chrome Adjustable Table Lamp
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare Mid-Century Modern vintage German made table lamp or desk light by Florian Schulz circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Nova Tecno Table Lamp in Leather and Frosted Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in HAARLEM, NL
A striking and uncommon Nova Tecno table lamp, crafted in Italy during the 1970s. This sculptural
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Leather, Glass

Rare Florian Schulz Mid-Century Vintage Modernist Brass Adjustable Table Lamp
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare Mid-Century Modern vintage German made table lamp or desk light by Florian Schulz circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Extra Large Murano Glas Table Lamp by Barovier Toso, ca. 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare and very large mid -century Murano glass mushroom table lamp by Barovier& Toso, Italy, circa
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare pair of Maison Charles Corn Table lamps 1950 France Regency bronze
By Maison Charles
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A striking pair of rare Maison Charles table lamps, model “Corn”, designed in France during the mid
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Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Rare Moleskin and Brass Table Lamp by Mathieu Mategot - France 1970 s
By Jacques Quinet
Located in New York, NY
Mathieu Mategot table lamp with double brass trays and covered in moleskin with a "Piqué Sellier
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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Bleached Solid Red Cerused Oak Lucite Table Desk Tall Column Lamp
By Herb Ritts
Located in San Diego, CA
Impressive rare desk/table lamp solid red cerused oak in teak finish with lucite plates abd brass
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20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite, Oak

Rare Commissioned Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Table Lamp, Taito Oy, 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An extremely rare commissioned table lamp by Paavo Tynell. This lamp has features from several
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Midcentury Brass Table Lamp Lubid, in style of Max Sauze, 1970s
By Max Sauze
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - marked by label - beautiful style of lighting
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Vintage 1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Midcentury Table Magnetic Halogen Lamp AKA, Space Age, Germany, 1970s
By AKA Elektrik
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare model - nice style of lighting - marked - adjustable - space age style
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Art Deco Bronze patinated Regula Leaping Greyhound Table Lamp, France 1930s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rare Art Deco Leaping Greyhound Table Lamp, France, 1930s. A very stylish art deco spelter lamp
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Pair of Rare 19th century Opaline Glass Table Lamps, c. 1890 s
Located in Richmond, London
An extremely rare pair of wonderfully elegant table lamps in white opaline glass, gilt-decorated
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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

Very Rare Victorian Electric Sterling Silver Table Lamp - Made in 1899
By Hawksworth, Eyre Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Lamp, is very plain in style, featuring reed borders, two fixtures for bulbs, and an
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Pair of 1950s Sculptural Italian Table Lamps – Solid Cast Brass Masterpiece
By Luciano Frigerio, Luciano Frigerio di Desio
Located in Milano, IT
A rare pair of sculptural Italian table lamps, dating back to the 1950s/60s. Their striking
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Pietro Chiesa Table Lamp for Fontana Arte, 1950s – Restored with Kintsugi
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in BARCELONA, ES
A rare and poetic table lamp designed by Pietro Chiesa (Milan, 1892–1948) for Fontana Arte, Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Rare model of a Swiveling Art Deco table lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Rare model of a Swiveling Art Deco table lamp vienna around 1920s Deep up to 38cm Original
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chinoiserie Style Olive Green, White Rare Pierced Monumental Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
the beginning for this lamp. It is reminiscent of the Los Angeles former luxury lamp producer Marbro
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Great Looking Rare Design Pair of Timeless Alabaster Round Table Lamps, 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
exquisite pair of handcrafted mineral stone table lamps is one of our most remarkable recent finds. Their
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Ben Seibel Rare Mid Century Brass Three Arm Articulated Triennale Table Lamp
By Ben Seibel
Located in Troy, MI
A rare three arm articulated table or desk lamp designed by Ben Seibel for Raymor circa 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Fabulous, Rare Orange MCM Table Lamp with Perfect Shape of Enameled Metal.
Located in Houston, TX
This lamp has the best shade of orange. It is beautiful. The lamp appears to be ceramic, but it
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Chrome Plated Black Painted Metal Rationalist Table Lamp by I. Gardella
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare rationalist table lamp by italian designer Ignazio Gardella, produced in Italy around 1940
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Very Rare Midcentury Table Lamp in style of Max Sauze, France, 1970s
By Max Sauze, Henri Mathieu
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type - very nice style of lighting
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Sheet Metal

Rare Tri-color Modernist Table Lamp by Ernest Voss, Denmark, 1950s
By Voss
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Measurements and info: Type: Desk or table lamp. Origin: Denmark. Maker: Voss Designer: Ernest
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Rare French Signed Dated Cubist Glass Table Lamp by Anatole Riecke, 1950
By A. Riecke
Located in London, GB
For sale is an exceptionally rare, signed, and dated Modernist glass table lamp by renowned Art
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Rare Pair of Maison Bagùes Table Lamps with Parrots and Urns
By Maison Baguès
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of large table lamps made by Maison Baguès, Paris in the 1950s. These table lights are
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Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Set of Two Table Lamps by Carla Venosta, Italy, 1990s
By Carla Venosta
Located in Milan, IT
Remarkable pair of "Libera geometria di una Stella nascente" table lamps by Carla Venosta. "Free
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1990s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Rare Italian Post-Modern Light Sculpture / Table Lamp by Masayo Ave
By Antonangeli, Masayo Ave
Located in New York, NY
A light sculpture / desk / table lamp made from sponge creating a warm lighting presence and
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

A Rare Brass Bouillotte Triple Branch Table Lamp With Height Adjustable Shade
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Rare Brass Bouillotte Triple Branch Table Lamp With An Adjustable Height Shade. Complete with
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Antique 19th Century British Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare pair of Royal Copenhagen "Blå Kant" porcelain table lamp light blue glaze.
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in København K, 84
A rare pair of porcelain table lamps from Royal Copenhagen’s esteemed “Blå Kant” line, reimagined
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Vintage 1970s Danish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

RARE LARGE 395 MILLION YEAR OLD FOSSILIZED ORTHOCERAS MARBLE FiNISH TABLE LAMP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
limestone circa 395-million-year-old Fossilized Orthoceras statue converted into a table lamp Please note
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Other Table Lamps

Materials

Other

Pair of Very Rare Extra Large Brass Table Lamps from Vereinigte Werkstätten
Located in München, DE
A pair of very rare large table lamps from Vereinigte Werkstätten. With original label on both
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Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare 1950s Angelo Ostuni Multicolored 3-Shade Table Lamp for O-Luce
By Angelo Ostuni, O-Luce, Oluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Rare 1950s Angelo Ostuni Multicolored 3-Shade Table Lamp for O-Luce. An extremely rare and playful
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Rare Art Nouveau Hand Blown Stained Glass Brass Table Lamp Germany
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Beautiful Art Nouveau stained glass lamp in working condition. Adjustable, curving brass stem
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Vintage 1950s Art Glass Table Lamp Base, Attributed to Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Rare Vintage 1950s Art Glass Table Lamp Base, Attributed to Paolo Venini Immerse yourself in the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

80s Rare Set of Vintage Postmodern Brutalist Hivo Van Teal Table Lamps
By Hivo Van Teal
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Hivo Van Teal Table Lamps - a Pair Extraordinary and Super Rare Pair of 80s Postmodern Glass and Iron
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Rare and Early No.566 Table Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and early table lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. very futuristic for a lamp made in 1956!
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare and Important Fru-fru Table Lamp by Elvio Becheroni for Lamperti
By Elvio Becheroni, Lamperti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and Important 'Fru-fru' Table Lamp by Elvio Becheroni for Lamperti. Designed and manufactured
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Luciano Vistosi Rare “Satellite” Table or Floor Lamp in Blown Murano Glass, 1970
By Veterina Vistosi Historic Archive, Luciano Vistosi
Located in Brescia, Brescia
transparency was a distinctive hallmark of Vistosi’s experimental practice. Both as a table lamp and as a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Ice Glass Table Lamp by Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Venini, 1960s
By Barbini, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Rare hand blown 1960s Murano glass table lamp were acquired in Italy and have been rewired
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Arthur Dixon Birmingham Guild of Handicraft. Rare Arts Crafts brass table lamp
By Birmingham Guild of Handicraft Ltd. 1
Located in London, GB
Arthur Dixon for the Birmingham Guild of Handicraft. A rare Arts and Crafts brass table lamp with
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Large RAAK ‘Light Sculpture’ Table Floor Lamp by Maurice Grothausen, 1960
By RAAK, Maurice Grothausen
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare RAAK ‘Light Sculpture’ table floor lamp in very good condition. The lamp consists of
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

A very rare 1950s Italian table lamp in the style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this very rare 1950s Italian table lamp in the style of Stilnovo presents a remarkable
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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Iconic and Rare Pair of Cubic Gaetano Sciolari Table Lamps , Italy, 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic and rare Pair of Cubic Gaetano Sciolari table lamps , Italy, 1970,,,Wonderful original
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rare Art Deco Glass Table Lamp with Fabric Shade Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Rare art deco glass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Walter Von Nessen Art Deco Chrome Table Lamp! Mid Century Modern Decorator Rare
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Peoria, AZ
lamp! A rare & gorgeous Nessen! We have not seen another like it in many years, so we know it is
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

rare Italian table lamp attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano glass
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Table lamp from the 60s attributed to Italian designer Flavio Poli for Seguso. Faceted pyramid base
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Rare Hand Carved Wooden Table Lamps from Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of rare wooden table lamps from Temde, Switzerland 1960s . Hand carved in Honduras, made in
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Just Andersen, a Rare Art Deco Table Lamp in Bronze, 1920s-1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Just Andersen, a rare Art Deco table lamp in bronze. Model B76. 1920s/30s. Beautiful patina
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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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 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.”

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  • 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.