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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.
2 Bulbs (one outside and
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare sculptural lamp by Philippe Jean
By Philippe Jean
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
This is a very rare sculptural lamp signed Philippe Jean and numbered 214 / 300
Very nice condition
Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Bronze
Pair of Rare White Glass Table Lamps by Gunnar Anders, Lindshammar, 1960s
By Lindshammar Glasbruck, Gunnar Ander
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rare find! Two milky white glass table lamps designed by Gunnar Ander for Lindshammar, Swedish late
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Rare Glass Earth Globe or Table Lamp by Columbus Verlag - Paul Oestergaard 1960s
By Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergard
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern glass earth globe or side table lamp. The globe is
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Art Deco Table Lamp by Miloslav Prokop for Franta Anyz, 1930s
By Franta (Frantisek) Anýž
Located in Praha, CZ
Chrome-plated Art Deco table lamp designed by Miloslav Prokop (1896-1954) and executed by Franta
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Extremely Rare and Lovely Mid-Century Modern Lucite Table Lamp Sweden 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern table lamp. Designed and manufactured probably in
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Rare Jugendstil Table Lamp with Original Opaline Glass Shade Vienna Around 1910
Located in Wien, AT
Rare jugendstil Table lamp vienna around 1910s
Polished and stove enamelled
Original opaline
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Extremely Rare F.A.A.I. Arredo Prisma Table Lamps or Wall Lamp Cremona, Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
F.A.A.I. Arredo Prisma table lamps or wall lamp cremona, Italy 1970s
Cast aluminium cuboid lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Rare Italian Lamp by Stilux Milano
By Stilux
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Italian Lamp by Stilux Milano
In the manner of Arredoluce , Gino Sarfatti
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Organic Table Lamp Model 2430/2 in Brass
Marble, Valinte Finland 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and very rare Mid-Century Modern table lamp, model 2430/2 "marm." (marble
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Caccia Dominioni Rare and Monumental Mikado Table Lamp Italy 1962 Mid-Century
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare Mikado lamp by Milanese architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni, for Azucena. An elegantly stepped
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Granite, Aluminum, Brass
Very rare original 1940s Kaiser Idell industrial metal table lamp model 6581
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell
Located in München, DE
Very rare original 1940s Kaiser Idell industrial metal table lamp model 6581 in black.
100
Category
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Blu Table Lamp in Rostrato Murano Glass Vase for Barovier
Toso, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Charming table lamp or vase in rare blu mouth-blown rostrato Murano glass from the middle of the
Category
Vintage 1950s European Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,433 Sale Price
20% Off
VERY RARE Art Ceramics Sgraffito Table Lamp by Alvino Bagni for Raymor, Italy
By Raymor, Alvino Bagni
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
VERY RARE Vintage Midcentury Modern Design Art Ceramics Sgraffito large Table Lamp by Alvino Bagni
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Italian Modern Otero Table Lamp by Giuliana Gramigna for Quattrifolio, 1979
By Giuliana Gramigna, Quattrifolio
Located in Catania, CT
Rare Otero table lamp by Giuliana Gramigna for Quattrifolio. White painted metal structure and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large
Rare Mid-Century Modern Yasha Heifetz Rotaflex Table Lamp USA 1950s
By Yasha Heifetz, Heifetz Rotaflex
Located in Munich, DE
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern table lamp. Designed and manufactured by Yasha
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Tony Paul Mid Century Table Lamp! Westwood Industries 1960 Crystal Art Deco
By Tony Paul, Westwood Industries
Located in Peoria, AZ
STUNNING!
WESTWOOD INDUSTRIES
CRYSTAL BALLS, MARBLE AND BRASS
TABLE LAMP!
MID CENTURY DECO
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$2,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Very Rare Orange Ceramic Table Lamp Base from Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1960s ---
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic table lamp was designed in the 1960s.
We have a total of six table lamp bases from
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps by WKR Germany with Plexiglass Lampshade
By WKR Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare Mid-Century Modern table lamps by WKR Offenbach Germany.
Original condition and fully
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Very Rare Orange Ceramic Table Lamp Base from Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1960s -
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic table lamp was designed in the 1960s.
We have a total of six table lamp bases from
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Very Rare Orange Ceramic Table Lamp Base from Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1960s ---
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic table lamp was designed in the 1960s.
We have a total of six table lamp bases from
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare
Adjustable Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Wall or Table Lamp Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern table / wall lamp by Stilnovo, Itlay, 1950. With
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Rare
Minilux
Desk Light or Table Lamp by Rosemarie
Rico Baltensweiler 1960s
By Rosemarie
Rico Baltensweiler, Baltensweiler AG
Located in Munich, DE
Minimalistic Mid-Century Modern 'Minilux' table lamp or desk light. Adjustable arm and shade
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Iron
Rare
Minilux
Desk Light or Table Lamp by Rosemarie
Rico Baltensweiler 1960s
By Rosemarie
Rico Baltensweiler, Baltensweiler AG
Located in Munich, DE
Minimalistic Mid-Century Modern 'Minilux' table lamp or desk light. Adjustable arm and shade
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron, Aluminum, Steel
Rare Art Deco Glass Lamp Ballet Dancer
Located in Ware, GB
A very rare piece, this original Art Deco lamp features a sculpted figure and mirrored backdrop
Category
20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Rare Pair of blue French Art Deco Table Lamps designed by Degue
By David Gueron Degue
Located in Beirut, LB
Beautiful pair of Art Deco table lamp, high quality molded glass panel (diameter: 35 cm) in blue
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Mushroom Design Rare Pair of Table Lamps by Peill
Putzler, 1960s Germany
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mushroom Design 3 dimensional grey glass rare pair of table lamps by Peill und Putzler, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Stunning
Rare Art Deco Etched Glass
Metal Moonfish Theme Aquarium Table Lamp
By Muller Fres Lunneville
Located in Lisse, NL
Another bargain for the collectors of top quality Art Deco table lamps.
This early 1900s
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Set of Two Rare Black and White Table Lamps/ 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.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Extremely Rare Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Harvey Guzzini Italy 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern lucite table lamp. Designed and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Rare Midcentury Design Set of Floor and Table Lamp, 1960s / Czechoslovakia
By Kovona
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960s
- Maker: Kovona
- Good original condition
- The higher one's height up to 150cm
- New electricity.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Rare Pair of Table Lamps by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960s
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960s
- Good original condition
- Marked by maker.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Rare Art Deco Lamp by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Marius Ernest Sabino.
A rare and important Art Deco table lamp, circa 1928.
Frosted glass molded
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$10,000 Sale Price
39% Off
Rare
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Table Lamp Desk Light Italy 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, highly decorative and articulated Mid-Century Modern diabolo table lamp or desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Copper
1970s Rare Toni Zuccheri
attr.
Large Italian Membrane Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Extremely rare Italian Mid-Century vintage glass table lamp or desk light with textured coloured
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gabriella Crespi Rare
Fungo
Table Lamp in Bamboo and Brass, Italy, 1970s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in New York, NY
Gabriella Crespi rare 'Fungo' table lamp from the Rising Sun Series with lacquered bamboo strips
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Large Ceramic Table Lamp by René Maurel, France era Capron, Jouve, Ruelland
By René Maurel
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Rare Large Ceramic Table Lamp by René Maurel, France, 1960s
An exceptional and rare ceramic table
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
Rare Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Horseshoe Table Lamp Model 9224, Taito 1950s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The rare perforated version and one of the nicest examples of the 9224 table lamps that we ever
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Lucciola Table Lamp by Fabio Lenci for Harvey Guzzini, 1970s, Italy
By Harvey Guzzini, Fabio Lenci
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare Mid-Century Modern Lucciola table lamp. Designed by Fabio Lenci, 1971 and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Extremely Rare Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Florian Schulz Germany 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional, large and elegant Mid-Century Modern brass table lamp with rotating lamp shade
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighted Sculpture / Table Lamp by James Riviere
By Centro D
art Lissone
Located in New York, NY
A rare, Italian Mid-Century Modern lighted plexi-glass sculpture / table lamp "Cubo di Teo
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
$3,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Italian Desk Lamp, circa 1950
By Giuseppe Ostuni, Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, O-Luce
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Italian desk lamp, circa 1950. Very unique tripod design with a lacquered and pierced aluminum
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Rare Midcentury Kuala Table Lamp by Franco Bresciani for Guzzini, 1970s, Italy
By iGuzzini, Franco Bresciani
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and lovely Mid-Century Modern Kuala table lamp. Designed by Franco Bresciani, 1976
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
"Persephone, Goddess of Spring, " Rare Art Deco Porcelain Table Lamp by Lenox
By Lenox
s Ceramic Art Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
lovely table lamp depicts Persephone, goddess of spring, in bas relief. The lamp was made by the famous
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Light Object or Table Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten 1970s
By Staff Leuchten, Kazuo Motozawa, Staff
Schwarz
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, large and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern table lamp or light object. Designed
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Extremely Rare
Large Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp by WKR Germany 1960s
By WKR Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, large and elegant Mid-Century Modern brass table lamp. It resembles to the Atollo table lamp
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Super Rare Collectable Fully Signed Carl Fagerlund Orrefors Table Lamps
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Fagerlund Orrefors table lamps made in Sweden in the 1970's
A very good looking and well made pair of
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Cut Glass
Vintage Lotus Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Blown Murano Glass, Rare
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Milano, IT
Murano Table Lamp - Italian Collectible Lamp - Rare Mid-Century Lamp
The LT305 "Lotus" Table Lamp
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$4,299 Sale Price
20% Off
Extremely Rare Adjustable Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Otto Kolb, 1970s
By Otto Kolb
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, articulated Mid-Century Modern table lamp. Design by Otto Kolb. Manufactured
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Rare Bauhaus Table Lamp
Piccolo
by Christian Dell for Bünte
Remmler, 1930s
By Bünte und Remmler, Christian Dell
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare German Bauhaus table lamp 'Piccolo' with adjustable height, arm and shade. Designed
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Rare Poliarte ‘Apis’ Table Lamp Made of Raw Crystal Murano Glass, 1960s
By Poliarte
Located in Echt, NL
Original ‘Apis’ lamp in very good condition.
Manufactured by Poliarte Italy
This lamp is made of
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Rare Original Table Lamp Desk Stilnovo Patent of the 60s Model 8050
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Desk or table lamp, model Patent 8050 edited by Stilnovo from the 60s. Structure of the lamp and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Coral Effect Twig Wrought Iron White Tripod Base Table Lamp Rare
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a rare vintage white painted twig form lamp that is made of wrought iron rendered in the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
$510 Sale Price
60% Off
Rare
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Table Lamp by Linus Bopp Germany 1960s
By Linus Bopp, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Munich, DE
Rare & elegant Mid Century Modern cocoon table lamp. Designed and manufactured by Linus Bopp
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Natural Rare Agate Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of natural rare agate lamps with polished brass mount.
(Lampshade not included)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Agate
$5,600 / set
Rare Czech Functionalist or Bauhaus Table Lamp by Franta ‘Frantisek’ Anyz, 1920s
By Franta (Frantisek) Anýž
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and articulated Czech functionalist table lamp. Designed by the Czech functionalist
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Rare Mid-Century Gordon + Jane Martz Ceramic Table Lamp Marshall Studios Inc.
By Marshall Studios, Gordon
Jane Martz
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Uncommon form. Lamp body is undamaged, the older lampshade is not original and slightly dingy. The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
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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, 2024To 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.
- How do I identify my table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To 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.
- How big should a table lamp be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023How 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.
- What are table lamps used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table 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.
- What is a buffet table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Buffet 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023The 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, 2023The 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.
- Do table lamps have to match?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Your 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.
- How does a table lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024How 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 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, 2023To 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, 2022There 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.
- How do I fix an old table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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, 2023There 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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, 2024To 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, 2023The 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, 2024The 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, 2024To 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.
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