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Rare Petite Glazed Ceramic French Art Deco Lamp by Raoul Lachenal
By Raoul Lachenal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare petite glazed ceramic French Art Deco lamp by Raoul Lachenal. Signed. Professionally rewired
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Pair of Vintage Italian Mercury Glass Sphere Lamps, Excellent Condition
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of Vintage Italian mercury glass sphere lamps in good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wire
Rare 1970s Murano Mushroom Lamp – Hand-Blown Glass with White Diffused Light
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Add a touch of iconic Italian design to your interior with this rare Murano mushroom lamp from the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Minimalist Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century table lamp.
A minimalist design in a matter-of-fact design language. The shade
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Brass Table Lamp by Florian Schulz
By Lyfa, Fog and Morup, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and extremely rare height-adjustable brass table lamp from the 1970s.
The design and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Fiberglass Shell Lamp by Michelle Mahé for Atelier A. France - 1970s
By Atelier A, Andre Cazenave
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This handcrafted fiberglass lamp emits a soft, warm glow, creating an intimate and cozy atmosphere
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fiberglass
Vincent Garnier Pewter Clam Shell Table Lamp
By Vincent Garnier
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptional and incredibly rare Pewter clam shell table lamp by Vincent Garinier, France, 1950’s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
Rare Petite Glazed Ceramic French Art Deco Lamp by Raoul Lachenal
By Raoul Lachenal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare petite glazed ceramic French Art Deco lamp by Raoul Lachenal. Signed. Professionally rewired
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Set of Two Metal Clamp Lamps by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Rare couple of clamp lamps by Stilnovo
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Rare Mid-Century Gino Sarfatti Model 600P Lamp for Arteluce, Italy 1966
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in London, GB
For sale is an iconic and extremely rare orange 600P table lamp by GINO SARFATTI, designed in 1966
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Sculptural briar table lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare sculptural table lamp in briar wood and metal made in Italy, 1970s
It is a highly iconic lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Minimalist Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century table lamp.
A minimalist design in a factual design language. The lampshade shows
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1930
s Rare Parcel-Silvered Art Deco Bauhaus Mushroom Style Desk Lamp
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
1930's RARE PARCEL-SILVERED ART DECO BAUHAUS
MUSHROOM STYLE DESK LAMP
Probably American
Visually
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Vintage Table Lamp Memphis Style, Italy, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
with knobs
Discover this rare vintage table lamp from the 1980s from Italy, in postmodern Memphis
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1960
s Elio Martinelli Foglia Table Lamp
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Elio Martinelli ‘Foglia’ Table Lamp in rare translucent orange for Martinelli Luce, Italy. In
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Minimalist Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century table lamp.
A minimalist luminaire design. The luminaire consists of a simple
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Mid-Century Gino Sarfatti Model 600P Lamp for Arteluce, Italy 1966
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in London, GB
For sale is an iconic and extremely rare orange 600P table lamp by GINO SARFATTI, designed in 1966
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Hermes Paris, Art Deco Extremely Rare Pair of candlestick-style lamps, 1932
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
are extremely proud to offer for sale this superb and extremely rare pair of table lamps created by
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Leather
Rare Lucite and Chrome Column Lamp by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By Hansen, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Lucite and Chrome Column Lamp, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Hansen, circa 1960's. It
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$1,800 Sale Price
30% Off
Rare Large Pair of 1970s Murano “Ghost” Lamps, Gino Vistosi — Hand-Blown Opaline
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Toronto, CA
Monumental in presence and sculptural in form, this exceptionally rare pair of Murano “Ghost” lamps
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Viennese Bronze Table Lamp; 2 pheasants
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Rare large table lamp: Vienna bronze - signed "Austria."
2 pheasants - polychrome cold-painted
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
La Borne, Pierre Digan table lamp
By Pierre Digan
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
.
Rare large table lamp in pyrite sandstone,
Unique piece
Dimensions excluding socket and lampshade
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Sandstone
Wonderful French Rock Crystal Bronze Ormolu Mounted Regency Rare Caldwell Lamp
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French rock crystal and bronze ormolu mounted Regency Empire style lamp in the manner
Category
20th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze
Horse Table Lamp by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Horse Table lamp by Maison Charles in original conditions, stamped on the base "Made in France
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Venetian Iridescent Lamps Cenedese, Pair
By Cenedese
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Venetian Iridescent and Amber tone jeweling lamps
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1970s LUXO Architect Rare Vintage Task Clamp Lamp for Desk Jac Jacobsen
By Luxo, Jac Jacobsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s By Luxo Industrial Metal Architect Task clamp lamp for desk
Design attributed to Jacob
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare 1970s Sculptural Stone Lamp Attributed to Albert Tormos, Gard Region France
By Albert Tormos
Located in leucate, FR
quality and timeless beauty. This lamp represents a rare opportunity to own a functional yet artistic
Category
Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Table Lamps
Materials
Stone
French
Rooster
Table Lamp, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare French "rooster" table lamp from the 1960-1970s. Bronze painted sheet metal, worked into the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Sheet Metal
Rare Pair 19 C. French Ormolu Mounted Theodore Deck Faience Porcelain Lamps
By Theodore Deck
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Signed Theodore Deck Faience Porcelain Vases
Category
Antique 1870s French Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
White Modernist Ribbon Table Lamp Circa 1980s Fine Art Lamps Studio Decor
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Peoria, AZ
FABULOUS!
MODERNIST TABLE LAMP
PERSPEX DIFFUSER AND LINEN SHADE
IN THE STYLE OF TOMMI PARZINGER
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Art Deco Ballet Dancers TV Lamp, Drip Glaze California Pottery, 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare ceramic TV lamp features two ballet dancers, man and woman, in front of abstract graphic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Rare Bitossi Pottery Lamp for Wilmar. Mid Century Modern Italian Fine Decor 1950
By Bitossi
Located in Peoria, AZ
MARVELOUS!
BITOSSI
TEAK & POTTERY
SCULPTURAL LAMP
FOR WILMAR LAMP CO.
GORGEOUS MODERNISM
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Pottery
$2,800 Sale Price
62% Off
Rare 1st edition Giova lamp by Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte, 1964
By Fontana Arte, Gae Aulenti
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Splendid Giova lamp designed by Gae Aulenti in 1964 for Fontana Arte, the famous Italian lighting
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Rare Metal Clamp Lamp Model Arco by BBPR for Olivetti, Italy, 1960s
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Milan, IT
Rare metal clamp lamp by Belgiojoso, Peressutti, Rogers for Olivetti.
Squared details and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Fagerhult, Table Lamp, Sweden Post-Modern
By Fagerhult
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Fagerhult table lamp, model 62510, made in Sweden, late 1900s/Post-Modern. The lamp head can
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
A rare La Murano glass tear drop shaped lamp by Lino Tagliapietra
By Lino Tagliapietra
Located in London, GB
A large rare Murano glass, tear drop shaped pink and white lamp by Lino Tagliapietra for La Murrina
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Table Lamp by Uno and Östen Kristiansson
By Temde Leuchten, Luxus Vittsjö, Lyfa, Fog and Morup, Uno
Östen Kristiansson
Located in München, DE
Extremely rare and beautiful Swedish table lamp from the 1960s.
Great and unusual design with a
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Rare Pair of 1879 James Bembridge Sterling Silver Corinthian Candlestick Lamps
By James Kebberling Bembridge
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare pair of original 1879 James
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Antique Gone with the Wind Yellow Farmhouse Parlor Corn Oil Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
(converted to electric) parlor oil table lamp / lantern with hurricane and a molded corn cob / maze pattern
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Antique Fostoria Etched Satin Glass GWTW Parlor Hurricane Oil Lantern Lamp
By Fostoria Glass Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique Victorian Art Nouveau Fostoria converted Gone with the Wind parlor oil lamp. Pierced
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Design. Sputnik Table lamp, c. 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
x 73 x 78 cm
22 83/100 x 28 37/50 x 30 71/100 in
Rare Sputnik table lamp, crafted circa 1970 in
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rare Bamboo
Wicker Bedside Lamp Air Bubble Glass by Temde, 1960s, Switzerland
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare Bamboo & Wicker Bedside Lamp with Air Bubble Glass by Temde, 1960s, Switzerland
Lampshade
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Wicker
Rare Vintage Gordon
Jane Martz Studio Pottery Lamp Marshall Studios Midcentury
By Gordon
Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Hyattsville, MD
original owners, retain paper decal label, this lamp is estate fresh. Vintage shade does have some edge
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Art Deco Table Lamp - Schneider
Carion Collaboration
By Francois Carion, Charles Schneider
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A rare and original Art Deco table lamp, dating from the period, created in collaboration between
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
1970
s " Space Age" métal table lamp
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare 1970's Space age table lamp
This is a very stylish lamp
Great quality
Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Original Large Important Fancy 1920s Dresden Style Porcelain Lamp of Couple
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Porcelain Lamp of a Lovely Couple sitting at a Piano with Intricate Fine Colorful Painted Detail. Taken out
Category
20th Century Unknown Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$900 Sale Price
64% Off
Futuristic Table Lamp in Ceramic, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid and rare futurist table lamp in original ceramic from the 70s
Wave work with central
Category
Vintage 1970s Futurist Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Alabaster Conical Shape Table Lamp / Floor Lamp Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish mineral stone 1970s table lamp.
All handcrafted out of natural material only, this rare
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Rare Art glass and wrought Iron Sculptural Peacock Lamp by Muller-Frères
By Muller Frères
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare art glass and wrought iron sculptural lamp by Muller-Frères, representing a peacock bird. This
Category
Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Rare Art Deco Desk Lamp in Original Metallic Lacquer, Mid-20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare Art Deco desk lamp in original metallic lacquer.
Mid-20th century. Industrial design, mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Table Lamp by Studio Reggiani
By Reggiani
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This rare sculptural table lamp is designed by Studio Reggiani circa 1960s.
Adjustable hight and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Unique vintage leather table lamp, Italy 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
A unique and very rare leather table lamp made of genuine leather, with the Ardil stamp on the base
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Leather
Very Rare 1. Edition Fiberglasss Shade Nesso Table Lampe
By Giancarlo Mattioli
Located in Munich, DE
Designed by Giancarlo Mattioli in 1965 - only a few pre artemide mass production examples - where made with hand laminated fiberglass shades. Also there is not artemide signature on ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fiberglass
Barovier
Toso 1940s Blown Glass Table Lamp
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Montclair, NY
A wonderful and rare 1940s Murano, Italy glass table lamp attributed to the famous glass house of
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$900 Sale Price
25% Off
Karl Springer Rare Pair of "Lighthouse Lamps" in Blue Shagreen and Nickel 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare "Lighthouse Table Lamps" in exquisite blue-gray shagreen with polished nickel bases
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Vetri Murano, a Rare Italian Mid-Century White Opaque Glass Mushroom Lamp
By Murano 5
Located in London, GB
Vetri Murano. A rare Italian midcentury white opaque glass mushroom lamp.
Marked 'vetro eseguito
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
Jean Besnard, Ceramic Table Lamp, France, 1930s
By Jean Besnard
Located in New York, NY
ways.
This rare ceramic table lamp dates to the 1930s and exemplifies Besnard’s fascination with form
Category
Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
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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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