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Angelo Mangiarotti Etrusca Table Lamp
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Skipper and Pollux
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare Angelo Mangiarotti table lamp Etrusca made in the 1970 for Pollux Skipper Group in Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Art Nouveau Table Lamp or Desk Lamp, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Nouveau table lamp or desk lamp.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$645 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Pair! Swedish Modern Articulating Decorator Floor Pole Lamps! Silver Danish
Located in Peoria, AZ
SWEDISH FLOOR LAMP PAIR!
Articulating 2 Shade
Contemporary
Floor Lamps
Sleek!
Dimensions: 61
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,192 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Superb Acrilica Lamp by Joe Colombo Very Rare US Version
By Joe Colombo
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Superb Acrilica lamp by Joe Colombo
Very rare US version with its original transformer
Oluce
Category
Vintage 1960s Table Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass
Olivier Mourgue, 2093 lamp rare White model, Disderot ed., 1967
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Paris, FR
MOURGUE Olivier (1939-)
Lamp 2093, Disderot éditeur, France, 1967 - Rare white version
Lacquered
Category
Vintage 1960s French Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rare ‘Fifty Fifty
Lamp Designed by Paul Talman , circa 1965
By Paul Talman
Located in Echt, NL
table lamp, floor lamp and sconce.
Designed by Paul Talman in 1965 in Switzerland.
The base of the
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Tapio Wirkkala for Idman Rare Desk Lamp in Brass and Glass
By David Weidman, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Idman Oy, desk lamp, brass, glass, Finland, circa 1960
Among the nearly 100
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Majorelle Exceptional and Rare Art Nouveau Bronze and Alabaster Lamp
By Louis Majorelle
Located in NANTES, FR
Majorelle lamp representing a flower, around 1900 in bronze and alabaster.
Not signed
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
A rare late 19 Century griotte marble neo-classical column lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A very decorative and unusual neo-classical style column lamp with a suqrw base entirely made of
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx
old lamp table lamp ART DECO "CIE DES LAMPES PARIS" 1930s
By Mazda
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
art deco "CIE DES LAMPES PARIS" MAZDA table lamp
This rare, original table lamp from the well
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$946 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Big "Hebi" Lamp by Isao Hosoe for Valenti, Italy
By Isao Hosoe, Valenti Luce
Located in Den Haag, NL
Japanese for snake. The lamp comes with original table clamp and is in good, used condition, this is the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$334 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Poliarte Table Lamps
By Poliarte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredibly rare pair of table lamps by Poliarte.
Thick irregularly stacked clear and pink glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$15,000 / set
Rare Modernist Brass and Glass Lamp designed by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Modernist Brass and Milk Glass Table / Desk Lamp designed by Paul McCobb,, Classic
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare! FREDERICK COOPER Hollywood Regency "HELIOS" Lamp Greek Revival 50
s VTG
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Peoria, AZ
EXQUISITE & RARE!
FREDERICK COOPER
" HELIOS " TABLE LAMP
DIMENSIONS: 31" x 16"
Frederick
Category
Mid-20th Century American Greek Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
$3,600 Sale Price
40% Off
Chic and Rare Pair of Midcentury Tiffany Blue Lamps with Original Shades
By Stiffel
Located in Buchanan, MI
Chic and rare pair of midcentury Tiffany blue lamps with original shades. Pristine condition, great
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Maison Barbier stainless steel lamp - France 1970
s
By Philippe Barbier, Maison Barbier
Located in New York, NY
European socket and wiring
Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare Lamp in Brass with Geode Inset by Georges Mathias
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare lamp in brass with geode inset by Georges Mathias Signed: “Georges Mathias” Belgium, circa
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Table Lamps
Rare Variation of the Famous Agrafee Clamp Desk Lamp
Located in Munich, DE
build on special order. from the first edition and in good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Ferdinand Solère Rare Desk Lamp with Rotating Arm, France 1950s
By Ferdinand Solere
Located in Bochum, NRW
A mid-century desk lamp designed by Ferdinand Solere for SolR Paris, France, in the 1950s, it is
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$970 Sale Price
35% Off
Table Lamp Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Art Deco table lamp by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel
Russel Wright Fairmont Table Lamp
By Russel Wright
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare carved oak 'Fairmont' table lamp designed by Russel Wright, 1935.
Category
Vintage 1930s Table Lamps
Materials
Oak
Gino Sarfatti Stilnovo Mid Century Modern Italian Desk Lamp! 1950s Yellow Rare!
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Peoria, AZ
" Base Width and 11" Shade Width
This is an incredibly rare Italian desk lamp attributed to Gino
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Dragonfly Table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Art Nouveau dragonfly table lamp in ceramic with original lampshade in bamboo.
Measures
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Ceramic
Art Deco table lamp from “Ezan”
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Rare Art Déco table lamp
Elegant Art Déco table lamp from Ezan in black metal with glass inserts
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1940s Table lamp by Glössner
By Bo Notini, Glossner AB
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1940s Table lamp by Glössner & Co., Sweden. Beautifully engraved leaves covers the glas
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid-Century Bakelite Desk Lamp - Attributed to Hala Zeist Netherlands
By Hala Zeist
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
This sculptural and compact desk lamp, attributed to Hala Zeist (Netherlands), is a striking
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bakelite
Rare French Art Deco CW Vianne Globe Opulent Frosted Lamp Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare French Art Deco CW Vianne Frosted Lamp Shade featuring a pyramid shape with geometric patterns
Category
Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
$270 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Antique 1940s Cherub Table Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare antique Cherub table lamp.
Shade not included.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Table Lamps
Materials
Other
Pair of Rare Murano “Pink Clouds” Mushroom Lamps Art Nouveau Italy 1970s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Toronto, CA
Stunning and rare pair of vintage Murano glass mushroom lamps, handcrafted in Italy during the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
$1,039 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Gerald Thurston Mid Century Modern Saucer Swing Arm Lamp! Lightolier Rare 1940s
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
saucer shade. Displays beautifully!
This rare & gorgeous lamp will be the star of any quality interior
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Mid Century Modern FIBERGLASS REFLECTOR DESK LAMP! BILL LAM STUDIO 1950s
By Bill Lam
Located in Peoria, AZ
beautifully! This is a really rare lamp and a marvelous find for the collectors of early "pure" mid century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,999 Sale Price
58% Off
Opaline Striped Murano Lamps in Rare Pink Cotton Candy - a Pair
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Smyrna, GA
These wonderful Opaline Striped Seguso Murano lamps are called ‘Opalina Rosa’ on the original 1950s
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass, Acrylic
Mushroom Table Lamp, Peill and Putzler
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare mushroom table lamp by Peill und Putzler from the 1970s. High-quality construction made of
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Large “Globula” Table Lamp by Poliarte
By Poliarte
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A rare and highly sculptural “Globula” table lamp by Poliarte, crafted in Italy during the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Tagliapietra Midcentury Italian Table Lamp
By Lino Tagliapietra
Located in Weesp, NL
Italian Tagliapietra table lamp, 1960
Rare new old stock 1960s table lamp made by Tagliapietra
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Rare Petite Glazed Ceramic French Art Déco Lamp by Raoul Lachenal
By Raoul Lachenal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare petite glazed ceramic desk by Raoul Lachenal.
Museum quality. Signed.
Professionally rewired
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Table Lamp LOM Monza Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Rare and beautiful table lamp
LOM Monza design
Resin or metal and lampshade Murano glass (original
Category
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Hansen Table Lamp by Damon Giffard
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fantastic rare patinated green copper table lamp by Damon Giffard for Hansen. Three socket
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Tripod Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century table lamp with a characteristic shade shape.
The striking lampshade is supported
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Angelo Lelii Adjustable Table Lamp
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare adjustable table lamp, designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. Industrial in its essence, the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Rare Adjustable Wrought Iron Desk or Piano Lamp Amsterdamse School, ca. 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
wrought iron desk lamp with counterweight, Dutch expressionist ca. 1920.
A rare architectural gem from
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Lee Rosen for Design Technics Gourd Rare Green Ceramic Lamp 1960s
By Design Technics, Lee Rosen
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1960s ceramic lamp designed by Lee Rosen for Design Technics. A gourd form with Rosen’s signature
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Angelo Lelli Lamp, Rotating Light Source, Arredoluce, Rare Model, Original Label
By Angelo Lelii
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning minimalist masterpiece by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1960 with unique rotating lamp
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Nickel
$2,800 Sale Price
49% Off
Getano Sciolari Glass Table Lamp. 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in CA, CA
A very rare Getano Sciolari (1927 - 1994) table lamp constructed of mirrored metal, brass-plated
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Lee Rosen for Design Technics Tall Rare Green Ceramic Lamp 1960s
By Lee Rosen, Design Technics
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1960s ceramic lamp designed by Lee Rosen for Design Technics. A tall hour glass form with Rosen’s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Pair of Pink and White "Confetti" Murano Vetri Glass Lamps
By Vetri
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare pair of "confetti" Murano Vetri ovoid form handblown glass table lamps. Bearing original
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Mid-Century Vintage Italian Table Lamp
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful, elegant and rare rattan table lamp.
it is a prestigious Italian manufacture from the mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan
Rare Large 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Pale Blue Bulbous Vase Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
A rare, large antique Chinese famille rose porcelain baluster vase lamp.
Measures: 30" height x
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
$1,400 Sale Price
48% Off
Rare Mid Century Modern Stilnovo Desk Lamp Model 8050 Metalarte 1960s
By Stilnovo, Metalarte
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern desk light or table lamp. Model 8050. Adjustable
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Square Design Polyester Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare Square Design Polyester Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Chrome-Plated Bronze Lamp, Firefighter, Modernist Art Deco, Poland, 1950
s
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare Chrome-Plated Bronze Lamp – "Firefighter" – Modernist Art Deco, Poland, Circa 1950–1960
A
Category
Vintage 1950s Polish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Chrome
Seguso Rare Large Hand-Blown Torchere Lamp with Gold Foil, 1950s
By Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite and superbly executed hand-blown glass torchere table lamp with gold foil on a gilded
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold, Brass
Rare Art Glass and Wrougth Iron Sculptural Lamp by Muller-Frères
By Muller Frères
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare art glass and wrought iron sculptural lamp by Muller-Frères, representing a stork bird
Category
Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Space Age Rare Chrome Multidirectional Eye Lamp by Design Line California
By Bill Curry
Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare and cool multidirectional lamp by Design line of California, circa 1970's in grea
Category
Late 20th Century American Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
1/4 Rare 1970s Military Landing Zone Lamp from East Germany
By VEB Narva
Located in Echt, NL
Rare DDR landing lamp used by the 'Nationale Volksarmee' (NVA) in the 1970s.
Four items
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Very Rare Wooden and Chrome Bauhaus Floor Lamp, 1930s / Functionalism
Located in Praha, CZ
- Functionalism, Bauhaus
- Czechoslovakia, 1930s
- Original condition, patina
- original green colour!!
- new electricity
- washed and refreshed by proffesional
jt.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Rare Prototype Mid-century Modern Aluminium Desk Lamp by Peter Nelson 1960s
By Architectural Lighting Ltd., Peter Nelson
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Very rare unique desk lamp This is a prototype lamp - a one off - designed by Peter Nelson and
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
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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, 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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, 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.
- 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 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 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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