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Rare Pair of Mid-Century Gino Sarfatti Model 600P Lamps for Arteluce, Italy 1966
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in London, GB
For sale are a pair of iconic and extremely rare orange 600P table lamps by GINO SARFATTI, designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$1,871 Sale Price / set
42% Off
Pair of Bronze Table Lamps, circa 1960, France
By Denise Pietra Corbara
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare pair of little table lamps, "Petit pivert" model, circa 1960, France.
Designed by Felix
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Rare Art Deco Table Torcheres, Brass, Glass and Lucite
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully crafted of brass, glass and Lucite, this rare pair of electrified tabletop torcheres
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tiffany Studios Bronze and Favrile Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Dallas, TX
socket and paddle switch. A rare and fabulous table lamp.
New York c. 1910
patinated bronze, Favrile
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Rare Pair of Art Deco Leather Lamps by Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès, circa 1935
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare Pair of Art Deco Leather Lamps by Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès, circa 1935
This exceptional
Category
20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Leather
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp by Böhlmarks 1940
s
By Harald Notini, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare, scandiavian modern table lamp from Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, attributed to Harald Notini
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
Art Deco Table Lamp by Pierre D
Avesn
By Pierre D
Avesn
Located in New Orleans, LA
Glass Table Lamp
Pierre d'Avesn
Circa 1930
This rare and captivating Art Deco table lamp by Pierre
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Andre Delatte French Art Deco Bindweed Table Lamp, 1920
By Andre Delatte
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
striking and rare large French Art Deco table lamp by renowned glassmaker André Delatte (Jarville, Nancy
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Josef Frank Brass Pair Duo Table Lamps Nightstands Lamps Vienna 1930s
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna 1930s.
A rare original brass pair of table lamps or bedside lamps, each with two shades and two
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Table Lamp "Baobab" by iGuzzini, Italy 1970s
By iGuzzini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare Mid Century Modern table lamp designer by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Emile Galle Paysage Vosges Table Lamp With Eagles
By Émile Gallé
Located in Dallas, TX
Emile Galle
A Rare Paysage Vosges table lamp with eagles
France, c. 1910
Acid-etched cameo glass
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Frans Schrofer Doppia Halogen Table lamp 1980s Holland
By Frans Schrofer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare designer table lamp from the 1980s by designer Frans Schrofer.
Manufactured by Scanlight
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Pair of Cream and Pewter Bubble Lamps by Helena Tynell for Flygsfors
By Helena Tynell, Flygsfors
Located in Atlanta, GA
design. Statement jewelry! Excellent restored condition. The lamps have been rewired using clear cord
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
Galotti
Radice Table Lamp Solid Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Galotti
Radice
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare Galotti & Radice Table lamp with solid glass boards. 1xE14 fitting. Excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Teak Table Lamp by Yasha Heifetz for Rotaflex
By Heifetz Rotaflex, Ateljé Lyktan, Gino Sarfatti, Yasha Heifetz, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Extremely rare and beautiful table lamp from the 1960s.
Great and exceptional design with a
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Belgian Art Deco Brass Table Lamp by Gersyl, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Belgian Art Deco Brass Table Lamp by Gersyl, 1930s
A rare and elegant Art Deco table lamp
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Falkenbergs Belysning Rosewood Table Lamp, Model 6120, Sweden, 1950s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare, tall table lamp was produced by Falkenbergs Belysning in Sweden during the 1950s. It is
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Gae Aulenti Alcinoo table lamp Artemide Italy 1975
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare Alcinoo table lamp designed by Gae Aulenti and manufactured by Artemide in Italy in 1975. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Green Architects Table Lamp from Lyskær, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare teal green table lamp with fully adjustable stem and shade. In Denmark we call these
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp by Sonja Katzin
Located in London, GB
A rare mid-century table lamp by Sonja Katzin for Asea.
Sweden, c1950s.
Good quality with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
"Female Figure in Profile, " Rare Art Deco Boudoir Lamp by Lenox in Gray
White
By Lenox
s Ceramic Art Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This lovely, high style Art Deco table lamp was sculpted by Geza De Vegh for the famous Lenox
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
EX DiSPLAY CHRISTOPHER HYDE NASH TABLE LAMP EXCLUDING SHADE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
not included RRP £11,532
A very good looking rare and decorative table lamp, this is super quality
Category
20th Century Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Table Lamp by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Luxus Vittsjö, Florian Schulz, Uno
Östen Kristiansson, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
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
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Table Lamp, Ignazio Gardella Attr. 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare Mid-century Italian table lamp in metal and glass, attributable to the famous architect and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
4 Rare French Neoclassical 1820 Louis xviii Monopodae Lamps Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1820 Louis XVIII Neoclassical hand carved limed oak Monopodae lamps.
Please note the delivery fee
Category
Antique 1820s French Louis XIII Table Lamps
Materials
Oak
Patinated Wrought Iron Arts
Crafts Table Lamp, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts table lamp.
Striking English design from the 1900s.
Original
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,585 Sale Price
20% Off
Mauro Manetti Silver Pineapple Table Lamp, 1960
s
By Mauro Manetti
Located in Hastings, GB
Fabulous super rare silver pineapple table lamp by Mauro Manetti, Italy c'1960's. This stunning
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Playmaker Table Lamp by Dal Lago
Sereni for Bilumen
By Joe Colombo, Vico Magistretti, Arredoluce, Adalberto Dal Lago, Bilumen
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare 1970s Italian Playmaker Table Lamp by Designers Dal Lago & Sereni for Bilumen
Playmaker is an
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Pair Barovier and Toso Murano Pair Lamps in Pink and Gold Ercole Barovier
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Amazing pair of Murano Lamps designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier and Toso. Very intricate
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
$2,700 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Swedish Modern Teak and Brass Table Lamp by Boréns, 1940s.
By Boréns Borås
Located in Värmdö, SE
Swedish Modern Teak and Brass Table Lamp by Boréns, 1940s.
Rare art deco style table lamp made by
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Modern Table Lamp in Brass by Bergboms
By Bergboms
Located in Karlstad, SE
Introducing a rare and early table lamp by Bergboms. This stunning lamp is made of solid brass
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Trenton Potteries Sculptural Table Lamp, 1930s
By Trenton Potteries
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare, unusual table lamp features disc shaped ceramic base with circular graphic design delineated
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Zinc
Gourd Shaped Earthenware Table Lamp by Møller
Bøgely
By Møller
Bogely
Located in New York, NY
Very rare earthenware table lamp with floral design by Møller & Bøgely
Rewired
Incised "MB
Category
Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Earthenware
Modernist table lamp, 1930s, Jean Perzel, France, 30s, 20s
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and very very rare model.
.
Modernist table lamp, 1920s, 1930s Jean Perzel, around
Category
Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Glass Table Lamp from Holmegaard, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare, Danish table lamp from the renowned manufacturer Holmegaard.
This table lamp convinces with
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Arcadia Tripod Table Lamp from Martini Illuminazione
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Tripod table lamp from the Italian manufacturer Martini.
The lamp is made entirely of plastic
Category
20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
“Citera” Glass Table Lamp by Andrea Anastasio for Artemide
By Artemide, Andrea Anastasio
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare and striking table lamp model Citera designed by Andrea Anastasio for Artemide in multicolored
Category
1990s Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Brutalist Table Lamps by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super rare pair of table lamps designed by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1965.
There was five pairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lumenform table lamp by Ennio Chiggio Italy 1970
By Lumenform, Ennio Chiggio
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare and impressive table lamp designed by Ennio Chiggio and made by Lumenform in Italy in 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$5,705 / item
Midcentury Table Lamp from Royal Dux with Red Silk Shade
Located in Vienna, Austria
A rare midcentury table lamp from Royal Dux glazed in black with white pattern.
The lamp shade has
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1 of 2 Vintage Table Lamps Origami Look, Italy, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
, plastic lampshade
1 of 2 rare stylish vintage table lamps with folding lampshade in origami look! The
Category
20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
French Art Deco table lamp big format by SABINO
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
French Art Deco big and really rare model of table lamp by the parisian manufacture of glass Sabino
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Italian Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare 1960s Italian ceramic table lamp by Bitossi. The lamp has beautiful circles glazed in gold
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson B 204/31, Carolin Table Lamp
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large table lamp by Hand Agne Jakobsson, model "B 204/31, Carolin", Markaryd brass frame with
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Empire Table Lamp Cut Crystal Diamond Pattern Gilded Bronze
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large and rare Empire style table lamp, made of cut crystal and gilded bronze and brass, dating
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Wood and Brass Tripod Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century Tripod table lamp.
An elegant design of special materiality. The brass is
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Just Andersen, Art Deco Pewter Table Lamp, Denmark, 1920s.
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare pewter table lamp.
Designed and made by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s.
Good
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
Pair of Table Lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms
By Bergboms, Bitossi
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare model of table lamps by Bitossi for Swedish manufacturer Bergboms. The lamps are in very good
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$3,603 / set
Ettore Sottsass Halo Click Table Lamp Philips, 1988
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare ‘Halo Click 2’ table lamp designed by Ettore Sottsass for Philips, Holland 1988. This rare off
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Space Age Mushroom Glass Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age table lamp with a striking base.
The glass is mushroom-shaped and overlaid in white
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Space Age Tripod Globe Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age table lamp.
An impressive design that convinces with its ease and transparency. The
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
A very rare Italian Lamp Carrara marble base in the manner of Joe Colombo 1960s
By Gae Aulenti, Elio Martinelli, Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Joe Colombo
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This rare Italian lamp, reminiscent of the style of Joe Colombo and dating back to the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Early Diskometal Table Lamps by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Rare Early-Work Diskometal Table Lamps made by Just Andersen in the 1920s.
* Set (2) of diskometal
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Mid-Century Table Lamps from Erco
By Erco
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare Space Age spherical table lamps from the renowned manufacturer Erco.
The lamp body
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$2,345 / set
Mid-Century Minimalist Acryl and Brass Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century table lamp with acrylic shade.
Straightforward design language with special
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Peill + Putzler "Artichoke" White Opaline Glass Table Lamp, Germany, 1970s
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Antwerp, BE
craftsmanship, this piece is both functional and decorative.
Rare in this table lamp version, the model was
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Medusa Table Lamp by Roberto Pamio, 1970s Italy.
By Roberto Pamio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this rare Large Medusa table lamp designed by Roberto Pamio in Italy. Opaline
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
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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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