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Fontana Arte 1960 Italy Milan Very Rare Table Desk Lamp In Glass And Hardware
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric table lamp designed by Fontana Arte.
An extraordinary piece of Italian decorative arts
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
$6,989 Sale Price
30% Off
Rare and Lovely Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp or Wall Light Sweden 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Small and elegant Mid-Century Modern table lamp with adjustable shade. It can be used as wall light
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare R. Lalique France Footed Vase with Putto Supports
Grapes as a Table Lamp
By Lalique
Located in Bridgeport, CT
mounts as a twin light table lamp on a round plexiglass base.
H. 24 1/4", Diam. 8", Diam. base 7 1/2
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Rare Eel Table Lamps or Wall Lights by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1952
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two extremely rare and lovely Mid-Century Modern Eel bedside table lamps / wall lights
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rare Minimal Table Lamps by Carlo Ricci Moretti for O-Luce, Italy, 1967
By Oluce, Carlo Moretti
Located in Milan, IT
Rare set of two model 2204 table lamps by Carlo Ricci Moretti for Oluce.
Sculptural metal pipe
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Large Pair Murano Glass Table Lamp by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso 1960
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Lisse, NL
pair of handmade, glass art table lamps is another one of our recent great finds. With their large size
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair of Midcentury Modern Koch and Lowy for OMI Rotatable Brass Table Lamps
By OMI, Koch
Lowy
Located in Lisse, NL
are looking for a truly stylish and rare pair of midcentury design table lamps to grace your office or
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Rare Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Table Lamp, Murano Glass Leaves, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Aachen, NRW
Very glamorous table lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Rare Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Table Lamp, Murano Glass Leaves, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Aachen, NRW
Very glamorous table lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Rare Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Table Lamp, Murano Glass Leaves, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Aachen, NRW
Very glamorous table lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Set of Two "Kuta" Table Lamps by Vico Magistretti for Oluce, Italy, 1970s
By O-Luce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Milan, IT
Remarkable pair of "Kuta" table lamps by Vico Magistretti for Oluce.
Minimalistic design with a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Rare Red Gulp Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1960s
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
The Gulp lamp was designed by the famous lamp designer, Ingo Maurer from the 1960s. The shape is
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Industrial Design Architects Desk Task Lamp Multidirectional Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design and very rare architects desk lamp circa 1970's very rare by Hamilton Industries
Category
20th Century Japanese Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$620 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare and Hand-Crafted Art Deco Desk or Table Lamp with Stunning Wood Motifs
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful Art Deco table lamp from the 1920s.
This wonderfully crafted Art Deco lamp is of a great
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Hide, Wood
Rare and amazing art deco table Lamp Ilrin by L. Bosi
Cie, France, 20
s
By Ilrin
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Amazing lamp by the french lamp manufacturer, Ilrin in the 20's.
Incredible art deco lamp from the
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,476 Sale Price
35% Off
Rare Maison Rougier White Figural Shell Lamp, 1970s
By Maison Rougier
Located in Hastings, GB
This incredibly sleek and highly dramatic table lamp is crafted from frosted opaline acrylic in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Green Rock Crystal Cluster Lamps by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare natural green rock crystal cluster mount as lamps with polished brass bases. Create by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal
$6,900 / set
Casella Brass Flat Bar Desk Lamp Rare 1970s
By Casella
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A
1970s Rare MCM Casella Brass Flat Bar
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Very Rare Abstract Art Maison Charles Lamp / Signed
By Maison Charles
Located in Munich, DE
Has got the most wonderful patina of many Maison Charles lamps i saw in my life. Even rarer with
Category
Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
1960-1970 Rare Italian Lamp by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1960-1970 rare Italian lamp by Fontana Arte in gilded brass and smoked glass.
Rarely complete with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Brass, Metal
Wood Art Deco Mushroom Hat Table or Desk Lamp Sign M. Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Lisse, NL
100% Unrestored and original condition, mushroom design table lamp.
This very unusual and
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Rare Star Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Star Lamp designed by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce c 1950s. Lamp is constructed of brass with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Rare Bronze Art Deco Skyscraper Lamps, Pair, 1920s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dramatic, beautifully finished and finely detailed, this very rare pair of bronze lamp bases depict
Category
Vintage 1920s Canadian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$6,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Small Italian table lamp
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare small table lamp
Italy
1950's
Re-wired
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,613
Rare Ceramic Lamp by Roger Capron and Jean Derval
By Jean Derval, Roger Capron
Located in Beerse, VAN
Rare lamp designed by Roger Capron and Jean Derval.
With its natural colors and primitive
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental Pair! FREDERICK COOPER "Harlequin" Black
White Decorator Lamps Rare
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Peoria, AZ
EXQUISITE & RARE!
PAIR
HAND-FINISHED
FREDERICK COOPER
"HARLEQUIN" TABLE LAMPS!
Black & White
Category
Mid-20th Century American Futurist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
$5,599 Sale Price / set
53% Off
Pair of rare Murano De Baisi Lamps, 1950
s
By Murano DeBiasi
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare pair of Murano De Baisi table lamps. Hand-painted in pink, gold and light blue. Hand-signed
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
$1,790 / set
Wonderful and Rare Leaf Lamp by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare - build on order - version.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Rare Red Italian Table Lamp with 3 Arms in the Style of Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An Italian table lamp made in the 1960s. Made of metal and brass. The lighting has an exceptional
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare 19th Century Indian Neoclassical Silver Oil Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
Period Indian silver oil lamp of neoclassical inspiration
--Early 19th century
--Original
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Silver
Rare Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bronze Table or Desk Lamp with a Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredibly stylish and great quality table lamp.
This antique bronze table lamp is probably gilt
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mario Arnaboldi rare red “Mira” lamp for Programaluce, Italy, 1984
By Mario Arnaboldi
Located in Skokie, IL
Mario Arnaboldi rare red “Mira” lamp for Programaluce, Italy, 1984. Made for only one year
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mario Arnaboldi rare white “Mira” lamp for Programaluce, Italy, 1984
By Mario Arnaboldi
Located in Skokie, IL
Mario Arnaboldi rare white “Mira” lamp for Programaluce, Italy, 1984. Made for only one year
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Rare Adjustable BAG Turgi Desk Lamp – Switzerland, circa 1950
s
By BAG Turgi
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This exceptionally rare and adjustable desk lamp by BAG Turgi exemplifies the highest standards of
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Rare Pair of 20th Century Crushed Amethyst Stone Lamps
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in London, GB
, amethyst and pink quartz table lamps of large scale, encrusted with fossilised ammonites.
Height 54.00
Category
20th Century English Table Lamps
Materials
Amethyst, Pyrite
Carole Stupell Table Lamp
By Carole Stupell
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning Late 1940s–Early 1950s Rock Crystal Specimen Lamp by Carole Stupell
A rare and sculptural
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal, Limestone, Brass
Rare Richard Zawitz rubber tangle lamp 1991 -collectors item-
By Richard X Zawitz
Located in The Hague, NL
COLLECTORS ITEM! Rare Richard X Zawitz Tangle lamp in collaboration with Polyconcept Holland 1994
Category
Early 2000s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rubber
Rare XL size, Michael Bang White/Blue Glass Lamps
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of large scale white glass lamps with cobalt glass infusion going around the lamp
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Set of Two Rare Art Deco Desk or Table Lamps from an US Cruiser Ship, 1920s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two rare and elegant Art Deco cast aluminium desk or table lamps from an US cruiser ship
Category
Vintage 1920s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Rare Pair of Cloisonné Vases Mounted as Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A Billy Haines style pair of late 19th or early 20th century cloisonné vases loose mounted on newly painted wooden plinths and French wired with new sockets. Very Hollywood Regency, ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$2,250 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Rare collectable "Tangle" Lamp designed by Richard Zawitz, USA 1991
By Richard X Zawitz
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a very rare Richard X Zawitz Tangle lamp in collaboration with
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic
Rare Jacques Darbaud Bronze "Tree" Lamp Numbered 2/8
By Jacques Darbaud
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This lamp in bronze is unique and numbered 2 out of 8. Only 2 have been made by the sculptor. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Rare Pair of 1970s Bronze Lamp by Van Heeck
By Peter Van Heeck
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Great pair of unusual lamps designed by Van Heeck.
Circa 1970's
Marble and bronze
Signed
re-wired
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Rare Mid Century Modern Lightolier Fiberglass Desk Lamp Gerald Thurston 1950s
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE & FABULOUS!
MID CENTURY MODERN
GERALD THURSTON
FIBERGLASS SHADE
MINIMALIST DESK LAMP
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
RARE! Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Cobra Lamp Greta Grossman Prototype 1950s
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Peoria, AZ
Original 1950
Greta Grossman
Cobra Lamp
Fiberglass Shade
Rare Prototype or Pre-patent Competitor
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$3,199 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare! Mid Century Modern Lightolier Twin Articulating Lamp Gerald Thurston 1955
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE & FABULOUS!
MID CENTURY MODERN
GERALD THURSTON
TWIN FIBERGLASS SHADE
ARTICULATING DESK LAMP
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Pair of French Sculptural Cerused Oak Lamps, 1950
s
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful pair of highly sculptural lamps of cerused oak. Exhibiting a somewhat primitive, yet
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Materials
Oak
Philippe Jean Table Lamp
By Philippe Jean
Located in Miami, FL
Superb and rare Philippe Jean table lamp, bronze bird on a glass ball
Numbered 100/300
US rewired
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$4,450
Art Deco Articulating Desk Lamp. 1939 NYWF Rare Simulated Metal Leather
By Donald Deskey
Located in Peoria, AZ
Rare and Striking!
Art Deco Metal & Brass
Articulating Desk Lamp
With Faux Leather Enamel
Circa
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Original Large Important Fancy 1920s Bronze Lily Art Deco Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful Rare art glass table Lily lamp, featuring a
Category
20th Century Unknown Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Extremely Rare Post-Modern Fontana Arte OZ Murano Cone Lamp
By Fontana Arte
Located in North Miami, FL
Rare FONTANA ARTE, Murano art glass OZ (Model 2685) table lamp. Original label to base and in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Rare Tessellated Stone and Brass Lamp
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare tessellated stone table lamp by Maitland Smith, great condition, working perfect
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Brass
$780 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Original 1980s Postmodern Design Tablelamp Philips Modell Z Lamp
By Philips
Located in München, DE
colors: red, blue and yellow.
Great functional design with great light.
The table lamp can be
Category
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
1960s Rare Vintage Oval Gold Blue Green Murano Glass Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian egg-shaped lamp in mouth-blown Murano glass worked with fantastic swirls of colors
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold, Metal
Table lamp by Holm Sørensen
By Holm Sørensen, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in PARIS, FR
Very beautiful and rare table or desk lamp in polished brass in sublime golden color and black
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Pair of Post-Modern Adjustable
Orbit
Lamps by Ron Rezek
By Ron Rezek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of adjustable 'Orbit' lamps by Ron Rezek, circa 1980. High-end Post-Modern design
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
old MAZDA lamp table lamp ART DECO, 1930s
By Mazda
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
art deco MAZDA table lamp
This rare, original table lamp by the well-known MAZDA company
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$851 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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