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Aldo van den Nieuwelaar Ming table lamp Nila 1968
By Aldo van den Nieuwelaar
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extremely rare modernist table lamp designed by Aldo van den Nieuwelaar and manufactured by Nila
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Plexiglass
Early 20th Century Bronze Table Lamp by Thorvald Bindesbøll, Denmark
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Valby, 84
Rare bronze table lamp designed by celebrated Danish artist and designer Thorvald Bindesbøll (1846
Category
Antique 1890s Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Table Lamps in Brass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1964
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare pair of table lamps model B-221
Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Christian Dell Bauhaus Table Lamp Model 6607, Germany, 1930s
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Christian Dell table lamp model no. 6607, manufactured by Gebrüder Kaiser & Co., Neheim-Hüsten
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Height Adjustable Table Lamp by Peill
Putzler in Germany
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare height adjustable table lamp. Produced by Peill & Putzler in Germany.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Neon Table Lamp Ciaro by Zerbetto Italy 1975
By Zerbetto
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Ciaro Italian table lamp from Zerbetto designed by Boccato, Gigante, and Zambusi Architetti
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Mushroom Table Lamp from Valinte Oy, Finland, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mushroom table lamp from the Finnish manufacturer Valinte Oy.
With the soft radii and the red
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Model 585 Minimalist Table Lamp
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A true collector's piece. This is a rare model 585 petite table lamp or task lamp designed by Gino
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Haeger 1950s Abstract Pink Pottery Mid Century Modern Atomic Table Lamp
By Haeger
Located in Peoria, AZ
EXQUISITE!
HAEGER ABSTRACT, ATOMIC AGE
PINK POTTERY TABLE LAMP!
VERY RARE!
CLEAN DESIGN
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century German Minimalist Table Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Minimalist Table Lamp from Kaiser Idell / Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
Very rare mid
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Ciaro Table Lamp by Boccato Gigante Zambusi Architetti, 1970s
By Boccato Gigante Zambusi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Ciaro Italian table lamp from Zerbetto
- Based on a design from the 1970s by Boccato, Gigante
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass
Mid-Century German Space Age Metal Table Lamp from Cosack
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age table lamp by Cosack.
A very simple and yet exciting design. The sphere and shade
Category
20th Century German Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Alabaster
Snake Wrought-Iron Table Lamp, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This rare and elegant Art Deco table lamp from France, dating to the 1920s, features a
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Yonel Lebovici Oblique Cristal Table Lamp, circa 1979, France
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Yonel Lebovici ajustable table lamp, Oblique Cristal model, simple rocker, circa 1979, France
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Cigno
table lamp by Bruno Gecchelin for Guzzini, Italy 1974
By iGuzzini, Bruno Gecchelin
Located in Athens, Attiki
A rare and beautiful table lamp that looks like sculpture.
Designed by Bruno Gecchelin in 1974 for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Handpainted Art Nouveau table lamp by Großherzoglichen Keramik-Manufaktur, 1930s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Very rare Handpainted porcelain Art Nouveau table lamp by Großherzoglichen Keramik-Manufaktur
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Silk, Paint
$874 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Ceramic Model Venezia Table Lamp from Philips, 1970s
By Philips
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare ceramic table lamp by Philips from the 70s.
A very distinctive shape, white glazed and
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Table Lamp "Alvise" by Harvey Guzzini for Meblo
By Meblo, Luigi Massoni, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare Mid Century Modern table lamp "Alvise". It was
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Carlo Nason Model LT328 Italian Table Lamp, Pulegoso Glass, 1970s, Labeled
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A striking and rare model LT328 table lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century German Space Age Atomic Table Lamp from Cosack
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age Atomic table lamp by Cosack.
A really impressive design. From a central hemisphere
Category
20th Century German Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Murano table Lamp by Angelo Brotto for Esperia, circa 1970
By Esperia, Angelo Brotto
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
This rare and Iconic table lamp has been designed by Angelo Brotto and edited by Esperia in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Bakalowits Table Lamp, Patinated Copper Nickel Crystal Glass, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, J.L Lobmeyr, Bakalowits
Söhne
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and gorgeous table lamp by Bakalowits
Söhne, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Copper, Nickel
Venini
Co Iridescent Murano Glass Table Lamp 1930 circa White Transparent
By Paolo Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini & Co. (Italy)
A Rare ‘Rocchetto’ Table Lamp, circa 1930
This rare ‘Rocchetto’ table lamp
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Ingo Maurer
Fukushu
Table Lamp
Original Box, 1980 Germany
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in The Hague, NL
halogen table lamp 'Fukushu' was created by famous German designer Ingo Maurer (1932-2019) in 1986 for
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Aurora Table Lamp by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio di Desio
By Luciano Frigerio, Frigerio Di Desio
Located in Conversano, IT
Rare and precious “Aurora” table lamp, designed by Luciano Frigerio in the 1970s, an authentic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Minimalist Table Lamp with Teak Veneer Base, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare mid century table lamp.
A minimalist design. The flat, round shade is finished in a dark
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Göte Augustsson Glass Table Lamps, Ruda Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of table lamps was designed by Göte Augustsson and produced by Ruda Glasbruk in
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Silk, Glass
Mid-Century German Minimalist Table Lamp from Hillebrand Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century table lamp from Hillebrand.
A very straightforward design with a clear design
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Made Lampshade by René Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare large ceramic table lamp from late-20th century Germany. Sculptural piece, made of handmade
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Jansen French Mid-Century Modern Neo-Classical Table Lamps, a Pair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lamps. Bottom to beginning of harp measures: 19-1/2" high. Base measures 5" square. Very rare pair of
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Richard Sapper Tizio Desk or Table Lamp for Atemide, 1980s
By Richard Sapper, Artemide
Located in Miami, FL
Rare, signed Tizio table or desk lamp from the first production run of silver and red color scheme
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Lindau
Lindekrantz Large Table / Desk Lamp in Metal, Zero, Sweden, 1970s
By Borge Lindau, ZERO Lighting, Lindau
Lindekrantz
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table or desk lamp was designed by Börje Lindau and Bo Lindekrantz and produced by Zero
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Bitossi Style Bronze Toned Brutalist Table Lamp 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare and beautiful monumental table lamp in the manner of Bitossi having brutalist details
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Lovely Palm Table Lamp from Hans Kögl, 1970s, Hollywood Regency
By Hans Kögl
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare model of table lamps by Kögl, Germany.
The lamp is in very good vintage condition.
The lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Romeo Rega Attr. Adjustable Table Lamp Red Marble Brass, 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Vienna, AT
Romeo Rega Attr. Adjustable Table Lamp Red Marble Brass, 1970.
Rare adjustable table lamp with a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Hand-painted Majolica Table Lamp with Handles, Italy 1940s - 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare, unusual accent or table lamp features detailed relief decor in Italian Country style; the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Country Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
$500 Sale Price
20% Off
Lucciola Table Lamp by Fabio Lenci for Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
By iGuzzini, Fabio Lenci
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Exceptional and very rare Lucciola (in English: firefly) table lamp designed by Fabio Lenci for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel
Table Lamp with Brass and Glass by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare Stilnovo table lamp from the 1950s, showcasing iconic Italian mid-century design. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Space Age Italian Table Lamp from Targetti, 1960s
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age table lamp from Targeti with a striking foot.
A simple design with a technical
Category
20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
“Jewel” Glass Table Lamp by Göran Wärff for Kosta, Sweden — Signed
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
A rare and striking “Jewel” table lamp by Göran Wärff for Kosta, Sweden, circa 1970s.
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Sculptural Table Lamp w Architectural Glass C1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare & unusual brutalist table lamp with thick mainly round stained glass pieces in conjunction
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Lead
Blue Scheurig Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Lampshade by René Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare ceramic table lamp, Germany 1970s. Sculptural piece, made of handmade ceramic with a new
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century German Minimalist Table Lamp from Kaiser Idell, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten, Kaiser Idell
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare Mid Century table lamp by Kaiser lights with a special minimalist foot.
The special
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Minimalist Table Lamp from Kaiser Idell, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten, Kaiser Idell
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare Mid Century table lamp by Kaiser lights with a special minimalist foot.
The special
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Pink Murano Glass Table Lamps Barovier
Toso, 1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Murano glass table lamp in rare pink color, handmade in the ancient furnaces of the
Category
Vintage 1940s European Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,056 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Italian Chrome Table Lamps by Reggiani, circa 1968
By Reggiani
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pair of Italian chrome table lamps by Reggiani, 1960s. Very sculptural design with an all
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair of French Carcel Polished Bronze Table Lamps, 19th Century
Located in London, by appointment only
Pair of French Carcel Polished Bronze Table Lamps
Rare pair of early 19th century polished and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Slice Table Lamp by Hans von Klier for Bilumen - 1980s
By Bilumen, Hans Von Klier
Located in Renens, CH
Rare sculptural table lamp by Hans von Klier, designed during the 1980s for Bilumen Italy:
This
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp In Pewter by Thorild Knutsson -1930
By Thorild Knutsson
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare, Scandinavian Modern table lamp in pewter by Thorild Knutsson -1930.
Marked with makers mark
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pine Bentwood Table Lamp for AB Ellysett, 1960s
By Ellysett, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Karis, Nyland
Rare pine bentwood table lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Ellysett in Markaryd, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Wall/Table Lamp Model 7 Arteluce, 1957
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare wall/table lamp version of model 7 designed by Gino Sarfatti, manufactured by Arteluce, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
American, Art Deco Large Brass Table Lamp With Organic Carvings
Located in London, GB
This is a rare large table lamp from around 1930. The lamp has generous and elegant curves and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Sergio Mazza
Giuliana Gramigna "Magnolia" Table Lamp for Quattrifolio, 1973
By Giuliana Gramigna, Quattrifolio, Sergio Mazza
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
, 1973.
This rare "Magnolia" table lamp, designed by Sergio Mazza and Giuliana Gramigna in 1973
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Stillux Table Lamp on Black Marble Base Italy 1960
s
By Stilux
Located in London, GB
Rare small table lamp, manufactured by Stilux Milano, 1950's Italy.
The shade of the lamp is in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Art Deco Geometric Table Lamp Signed by Sabino (pair available)
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning and very rare French Art Deco streamlined table lamp created in the 1930's by Marius
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
One of Two Italian Gilt Palm Tree Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two rare Italian Gilt Palm Tree, Table Lamps, 1970s.
Each light requires four single E14 screw fit
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,681 / item
Pair of Table Lamps by Franco Mazzucchelli Tartaglino for Stilnovo, Italy 1969
By Stilnovo, Franco Mazzucchelli
Located in Milan, IT
Rare pair of model "8105" table lamps by Franco Mazzucchelli Tartaglino for Stilnovo.
Two
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- How big should a table lamp be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
- What are table lamps used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a buffet table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
- How do I fix an old table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
- 1stDibs 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 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 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 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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