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"Pavot" Very Rare Table Lamp By Le Verre Francais circa 1925
By Le Verre Francais
Located in Bochum, NRW
"Pavot" Table Lamp, around 1925-1926 Clear glass with yellow powder inclusions. Outside overlay
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hans Agne Jakobsson, rare table lamp model V80, ceramic, brass glass
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare and important table lamp made in ceramic, glass and brass designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto for Esperia, Italy, circa 1970s
By Angelo Brotto, Esperia
Located in Skokie, IL
Angelo Brotto for Esperia, Italy, circa 1970s Additional Information: Materials: Brushed stainless steel, smoked glass, aluminum, lacquered wood Dimensions: 18 3/4” H x 6” W x 2...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Table Lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and monumental table lamp created by the famous designer Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Aluminum, Brass

Important Pair Rare Table Lamp Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Max Ingrand (French 1908-1969) for Fontana Arte, Italy Pair Table Lamp, circa 1956 brass, glass and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Jane Gordon Martz, Rare Table Lamp, Ceramic, Walnut, Marshall Studios, 1960s
By Gordon Jane Martz
Located in High Point, NC
A brown ceramic and walnut table lamp designed by Jane & Gordon Martz and produced by Marshall
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Midcentury Rare Table Lamp Ice Glass Cube Peill Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill Putzler
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting.
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Smoked Glass

Rare Table Lamp Temptation by Targetti Sankey – 70s Blue Speckled Glass Globe
By Targetti Sankey
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Beautiful table lamp 'Lume Temptation' by Targetti Sankey, a striking example of 70s Italian design
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Rare Table Lamps Astronaut Kamenicky Senov, Spaec Age, 1970s
By Pavel Grus, Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very rare in set - Space Age - Rare type - Very nice style of lighting - Marked by label
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Modern Drop Shaped Crystal Rare Table Lamp Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Midcentury large and rare modern bubble/drop table lamp design by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Rare Table Lamp in Blu Murano Glass Vase for Barovier Toso, 1960
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary able lamps or vase made of mid-century Murano mouth-blown blu glass. This wonderful
Category

Vintage 1960s European Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Rare Table Lamp Designed by Josef Hurka for Kovona, 1960s
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of lacquered metal - re-polished - fully functional - adjustable - good, original condition
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare table lamp by Paolo Venini inciso, sommerso, pesante Ed.Venini, Italy 1950
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Renens, CH
Rare Venini Table Lamp – Inciso, Sommerso, Pesante – Italy, 1950 This lamp is a beautiful example
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare table lamp model 442, designed by Oscar Torlasco for LUMI, Italy, 1957
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Milano, IT
Table lamp model 442, designed by the celebrated Italian designer Oscar Torlasco and produced by
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Rare Table Lamps Designed by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960 s
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of metal - re-polished - fully functional - has some signs use - good, original condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Two Space Age Rare Table Lamps, Rockets by Pokrok Zilina, 1960s
By Pokrok Žílina
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s, Czechoslovakia - Marked by manufacturer - Good original condition.   
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Vintage 1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Rare Swedish Brass Table Lamp, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare table lamp in brass and teak produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Rare Table Lamp by Gunilla Jung Model 2004 in Brass and Birch, Orno 1930s
By Gunilla Jung, Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare Gunilla Jung table lamp model 2004 designed in 1936-37 for Orno and exhibited at the 1937
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Rare Table Lamp in Rostrato Murano Glass Vase for Barovier Toso, 1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary set of 2 table lamps or vase made of mid-century Murano mouth-blown rostral glass
Category

Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of two rare table Lamps by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for ASEA, Sweden 1950 s
By Holm Sørensen, ASEA
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Rare and beautiful table lamps by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for ASEA from Sweden. Both lamps are
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Chrome and Brushed Aluminium Table Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A rare table lamp by Laurel with a subtle tulip form at the chrome base, rising into a body of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Rare Vintage Table Lamp by Louis C. Kalff for Philips, 1950s
By Louis Kalff
Located in Delft, NL
Rare table lamp by Louis Kalff. He was the artistic director of the Philips company in Eindhoven
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Fiberglass and Mahogany Table Lamp by Isamu Noguchi, United States, 1947
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in New York City, NY
Rare table lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll. The lamp consists of a steel inner structure
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass

Table Lamp Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Uchiwa II Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Pair of rare table lamps by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo, rice
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Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Table lamp by Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare table lamp in bronze and agate by Willy Daro, Belgium circa 1970’s
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Agate, Bronze

Table Lamp Probably Produced in Italy
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp by unknown designer. Probably produced in Italy.
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp by unknown designer. Probably produced in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Fontana Arte Table Lamp
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rare table lamp designed 1939 by Pietro Chiesa and manufactured by Fontana Arte patinated brass
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Fontana Arte Table Lamp
Fontana Arte Table Lamp
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Gae Aulenti Table Lamp
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare table lamp by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi - Italy, 1970s. "Neverrino" series with vibrant
Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Huge 1960s Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare table lamp with murine Murano glass shades By Vistosi Made in Italy
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Table Lamp Produced by Bergbom in Sweden
By Bergboms
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp by unknown designer. Produced by Bergbom in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Table Lamp Produced by Bergbom in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp by unknown designer. Produced by Bergbom in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

ceramic art deco table lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rare table lamp from the 1930's in ceramic base is matte and boat is enamelled ceramic
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20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

ceramic art deco table lamp
ceramic art deco table lamp
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Laque d ambre and Patinated Brass Table Lamp by Guy Lefevre - France 1970 s
By Guy Lefevre, Roche Bobois
Located in New York, NY
Rare table lamp att. to Guy Lefevre laque d'ambre laminate panels inserted in patinated brass
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna, 1950s
By Pierre Forsell, Skultuna
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare table lamp designed by Pierre Forsell. Produced by Skultuna in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Poul Dinesen Table Lamp Produced in Denmark
By Povl Dinesen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare table lamp designed by Poul Dinesen. Produced by Poul Dinesen in Denmark.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

1940 s maison Baguès table lamp
By Maison Baguès
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very rare table lamp with painted glass by Maison Baguès No shade included Dimensions given
Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp Produced by ASEA in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp with adjustable shade by unknown designer. Produced by ASEA in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unique Danish Table Lamp by Ipsens Enke, 1940s
By Ibsen Ceramics
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare table lamp in ceramic, designed and made by Ibsen Enke in Denmark, 1940s.
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Table Lamps Produced by AB Armaturhantverk in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamps by unknown designer. Produced by AB Armaturhantverk in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Leather, Cane

Pair of table lamps by Malmö Metallvarufabrik
Located in Genarp, SE
Pair of rare table lamps by Malmö Metallvarufabrik. Lamp shades are included and the height is with
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Table Lamp in Brass and Rosewood Produced by Boréns in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp. Produced by Boréns in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hans Bergström Table Lamp Produced by ASEA in Sweden
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by ASEA in Sweden.  
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hans Bergström Table Lamp Produced by ASEA in Sweden
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by ASEA in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pierre Forsell Table Lamp Produced by Skultuna in Sweden
By Pierre Forsell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp designed by Pierre Forsell. Produced by Skultuna in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hans Bergström Table Lamp Produced by ASEA in Sweden
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by ASEA in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hans Bergström Table Lamp Produced by ASEA in Sweden
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by ASEA in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hans Bergström table lamp produced by ASEA in Sweden
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by ASEA in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp Attributed to Vilhelm Lauritzen and Produced in Denmark
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp attributed to Vilhelm Lauritzen. Produced in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960 by Stilnovo Italian Design Midcentury Table Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare table lamp with weight Frosted steel and brown leather Excellent condiction Perfect working
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Table Lamp Model B-33 Produced by Bergbom in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp model B-33. Produced by Bergbom in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Table Lamp by Unknown Designer Produced by Boréns in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp by unknown designer. Produced by Boréns in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp by Unknown Designer Produced by Boréns in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp by unknown designer. Produced by Boréns in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vilhelm Lauritzen table lamp by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Silfio lamp by Nucleo Sormani design Roberto Lera, 1970s
Located in Parma, IT
Very rare table lamp Silfio production Nucleo Sormani design Roberto Lera 1970s. Black coloured abs
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

"Easter Island" table lamp
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare table lamp in enameled terra cotta, France circa 1990. The table lamp figures the face of a
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

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Rare Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rare table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each rare table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. There are 1300 variations of the antique or vintage rare table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 11 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rare table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A rare table lamp, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made rare table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti and Hans-Agne Jakobsson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Rare Table Lamp?

Prices for a rare table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $98,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,898.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry Sons

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today

If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.

Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.

Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Rare Table Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify a Bradley and Hubbard table lamp, examine the base, neck and shade. Many Bradley Hubbard lamps feature a mark consisting of the brand name centered inside a triangle. For unmarked pieces, it's usually necessary to use the characteristics of the lamp to make an identification. Bradley Hubbard is well known for its intricate glass shades and ornate brass and bronze bases. Looking at photographs of the maker's lamps published on trusted online resources can help you get familiar with its style. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you. Shop a diverse assortment of Bradley Hubbard furniture on 1stDibs.