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Scandinavian Midcentury Table Lamps #B99 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of rare, amazing brass table lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, model #B99. Large design in a
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage chrome and plexi table lamp attr. to Gaetano Missaglia, 1970s
By Gaetano Missaglia
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare Geometrical design table lamp attributed to Gaetano Missaglia.
This timeless lamp is made
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Large Pair Swedish White Alabaster Table Lamps by NK, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1960s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Värmdö, SE
Large Swedish White Alabaster Table Lamps By Nordiska Kompaniet, 1960´s.
A very fine rare pair of
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model B-140 Brass Table Lamp, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare green fringe table lamp produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
- Model
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamps Model EV 54 Produced by Itsu in Finland
By Itsu
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of table lamps model EV 54 by unknown designer. Produced by Itsu in Finland.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$10,223 / set
Italian Perspex Tripod Table Lamp Orange
White After Gio Ponti Arredoluce 1950
By Arredoluce, (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Peoria, AZ
: Approximately 22" tall by 9" deep and 9" wide
This extremely rare Italian table lamp is a fine surviving
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$2,396 Sale Price
56% Off
Danish Glass Cascade Table Lamp for Holmegaard by Per Lütken
By Holmegaard, Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rare handblown Art glass holmegaard table lamp by Per Lütken
Holmegaards Cascade table lamps was
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gae Aulenti Table Lamps Model Pipistrello Produced by Martinelli Luce
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair and tall table lamps model Pipistrello designed by Gae Aulenti. Produced by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp, Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden ca 1960
s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare little table lamp in brass and marble by Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden, ca 1960 - 1970's
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Exciting Set of Two Maison Charles Table Lamps / Mod, Corolle
By Maison Charles
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and impressive table lamps / signed.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Sergio Mazza Chioccio White Aluminum Chrome Table Lamp Quattrifolio 1970s Italy
By Sergio Mazza, Quattrifolio
Located in Lisboa, PT
A sculptural and rare lighting object, the Chioccio table lamp was designed by Sergio Mazza for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Hans-Agne Jacobsson Red Table Lamps
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
very rare, tall and fun table lamps named "Hihatt", made for people who enjoys eclectic interior. Nice
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
$3,752 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern Metal Atomic Tripod Fiberglass Shade Table Lamp 50s
By Frederic Weinberg, Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
Sweet!
Mid Century Modern
Metal Fiberglass Tripod
Table / Accent Lamp!
Rare design!
Dimensions
Category
Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
$1,024 Sale Price
20% Off
Glass table Lamp by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Gianni Venini, Gino Vistosi, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno
Östen Kristiansson, 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
Fabric, Glass, Plastic
Pair of Tall Table Lamps in Brass Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of tall table lamps in brass. Produced in Denmark. Please note: We’re selling these table
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Holmegaard Plaza Table Lamp by Hsin-Lung Lin for Glasværk, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
fabric shade - Elegant retro lamp, gift idea
Rare, hand-blown white glass table lamp by the Taiwanese
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Rattan Bamboo Midcentury Table Lamp with Wicker Lampshade, Italy 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eyecatching bamboo and rattan table lamp with woven wicker wire lampshade, Italy, 1950s-1960s.
Rare
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
1960s Martz Geometric Architectural Stoneware Table Lamp Cabin Modern Faceted
By Gordon
Jane Martz
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A rare original table lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. A very uncommon model
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$5,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Minimalist Space Age Table Lamp Alvise by Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini
By Luigi Massoni, Meblo
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare Space Age table lamp "Alvise". This minimalist icon was
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Early Poul Henningsen Pat. Appl. PH 3.5/2 table lamp, 1927
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare early ’PH 3,5/2 table lamp’ with patinated browned brass frame and original red/golden copper
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
Early Table Lamp in Brass and Leather by Paavo Tynell, 1950
s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
: Brass and leather
Style: Mid century, Scandinavia
Very rare and early table lamp model 9224
Produced by
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Table Lamp
Spiga
in Heavy Brass by Enrico Tronconi, 1960s
By Tronconi
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Rare and beautiful 60s vintage table lamp 'Spiga' with heavy brass base and large wicker lampshade
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Made Lampshade René Houben, Denmark 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare ceramic table lamp, Denmark 1970s. Sculptural piece, made of handmade ceramic in natural and
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Erik Hoglund Mid Century Iron and Glass Pendant Teardrop Table Lamp Sweden
By Erik Höglund
Located in North Miami, FL
large tall table or console lamp that stands alone at a very great price.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Large Glass Table Lamps Orrefors, Sweden, 1970s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Midcentury large and rare modern table lamps design by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glasbruk in
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Gino Vistosi Large Table or Floor Lamp for Vetreria Vistosi
By Gino Vistosi, Vistosi
Located in Tilburg, NL
Unusual and rare Vistosi table or floor lamp, Italy, 1970s.
This rare Vistosi lamp is hand
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Erik Fleming, Art Deco / Swedish Grace Pewter Table Lamp, Sweden, 1932.
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Erik Fleming, Just Andersen, Norrahammars Tenn
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare Swedish Grace pewter table lamp.
Designed by renowned silversmith Erik Fleming
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
Robert Sonneman Chrome Atom Table Lamp! Space Age Eyeball Lighting 1960s Decor
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Peoria, AZ
STUNNING!
CIRCA 1967
DIMENSIONS: HEIGHT 33 "
This super rare Sonneman chrome table lamp is the famous
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$2,400 Sale Price
27% Off
Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By AVMazzega
Located in Antwerp, BE
rare Murano glass table lamp designed by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega, Italy, circa 1970.
This spherical
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
1959 Remkraft White Orb Table Lamp with Adjustable Swivel Base, USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and iconic 1959 table lamp by Remkraft, featuring a spherical white enameled metal shade
Category
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$560 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Early 20th Century Bronze Jugend Table lamp, Denmark Circa 1900’s
Located in Valby, 84
An elegant and rare Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) table lamp crafted in solid bronze, Denmark, circa
Category
Antique Early 1900s Danish Jugendstil Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Just Andersen – Pair Of Art Deco Table Lamps In Metal Model 1857
By Just Andersen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Just Andersen (1884–1943).
Beautiful and rare pair of Art Deco table lamps, model 1857, designed
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Vintage Geometric Iron Brass Table Lamp, 1920s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
.
This outstanding rare and handmade vintage table lamp shows iron and brass geometric elements at the
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Alice Nordin, table lamp in solid bronze, Herman Bergman, Sweden Art Nouveau.
By Alice Nordin, Herman Bergman
Located in Stockholm, SE
An rare Alice Nordin Art Nouveau table lamp in solid bronze, with shade in iridescent glass
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Table Lamp Peacock Brass Resin with Leaves and Grass
Located in Mannheim, DE
A very rare and outstanding 1970s table lamp in peacock shape. Made of real autumn leaves and
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hand Painted "Swans" Porcelain Table Lamp by Chapman Manufacturing Company
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Super unique and rare hand painted "Swans" porcelain table lamp by Chapman Manufacturing Company
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Continental Meissen Style Antique Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of Continental porcelain table lamps, probably Samson in the Meissen style, 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
1970s Modernist Chromed Metal and Marble Table Lamp with Hand Painted Lampshade
By Banci Firenze
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This elegant and rare 1970s modernist table lamp is a striking example of Banci Firenze's masterful
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Unique Venini Smoked Murano Art Glass Table Lamp, 1970s, Italy
By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Paolo Venini
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Very rare Space Age table lamp designed and manufactured ba Venini, Venezia. The lamp is made of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Rare Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte set of three table lights model no 2483 c1960
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in London, GB
Rare set of three original illuminated vases. Model no 2483 c1966
by Max Ingrand
Three varying
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Ettore Sottsass "Halo Click 2" Table Lamp for Philips 1988
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very rare unusual colored ‘Halo Click 2’ table lamp designed by Ettore Sottsass for Philips
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Original Space Age 1960s plywood table lamp with plastic shade by Temde
By Temde Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Large, stunningly beautiful, rare, original 1960s table lamp by the German-Swiss lamp manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Teak, Plywood
Tito Agnoli adjustable table lamp model 249 Oluce Italy 1956
By Tito Agnoli, Oluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super rare model 249 adjustable black table lamp designed by Tito Agnoli for Oluce in Italy in 1956
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
burnished metal
opaline glass 1960s table lamp by Asti for Adrasteia
By Adrasteia, Sergio Asti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare metal and glass table lamp designed by Sergio Asti for Adrasteia.
Burnished and painted metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Maison Jansen Brass Palm Tree Table Lamp, in the style
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
new trends
serving a global clientele. Maison Jansen closed in 1989.
This rare palm tree table lamp is
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Ettore Sottsass Halo Click 2 Table Lamp Black Philips 1988
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
1988. This rare dark grey table lamp was designed by Ettore Sottsass for the Dutch market and therefore
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Porcelain, glass and brass table lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare pair of table lamps designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced in Sweden by his own company
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Table Lamp "Jadran" or "Tulip" by Guzzini, Yugoslavia 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini, Meblo
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare Mid Century Modern table lamp designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Pair of Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamps with Green Glazed Spheres, Bergboms, 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Bergboms
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of table lamps was produced by Bitossi in Italy in the 1960s. The Swedish lighting
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
1970s Pierre Giraudon Resin Table Lamp with Tropical Ursin Inclusion
By Pierre Giraudon
Located in London, GB
Rare Lucite bedside table lamps with inclusion of a tropical sea urchin...
Design by the French
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
A Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass and Rattan Table Lamp 9208, Taito 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
, with this rare, sculptural table lamp representing a pinnacle of his innovative and timeless design.
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Midcentury pencil reed rattan bamboo and brass coastal table lamp, 1970s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Stunning and extremely rare pencil reed table lamp with original shade, 1970s. This lamp has been
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Marcello Fantoni Table Lamp, Hand Painted Figural Dancers, Original, Signed
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare 1950s pottery table lamp by Marcello Fantoni. Includes the shade and the original finial. Hand
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Large Bronze Electrified Oil Urn Table Lamp, Dragons
Flowers Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
glass chimney.
Sculptural, rare Chinoiserie urn table lamp with strong Victorian style influence
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Louis-Albert Carvin Marabou Sculpture-shaped Table Lamp or Night-light 1920
By Louis-Albert Carvin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare Marabou Sculpture-Shaped Table Lamp or Night-Light by Louis-Albert Carvin, France, 1920s
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Art Deco French Wrought Iron Table Lamp by Paul Kiss, 1930s
By Paul Kiss
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco beautiful and rare wrought iron table lamp by Paul Kiss, France, circa 1930
Table lamp
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Postmodern Aggregato Table Lamp by Enzo Mari
Giancarlo Fassina, 1970s
By Artemide
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare table clamp lamp from the Aggregato series from the Italian manufacturer Artemide after a
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern 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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