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Romeo Rega Large Mid-Century Table Lamp in Brass, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
-shaped table lamp in solid brass with it's original lampshade in white silk. This incredibly rare and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Attributed to Gae Aulenti – Sculptural Black Metal Table Lamp, Italy ca. 1970
By Gae Aulenti
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare and highly sculptural Italian table lamp in matte black lacquered metal, stylistically
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Space Age Table Lamp from Staff Leuchten, 1960s
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid century table lamp from Staff with a very special umbrella cover made of coarse jut stuff
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Minimalist German Tripod Table Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare mid century table lamp by Kaiser glow with a special tripod foot.
A minimalist design
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Dutch Cocoon Minimalist Tripod Table Lamp from Artimeta, 1960s
By Artimeta
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century Cocoon table lamp from the Dutch manufacturer Artimeta with a characteristic shade
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
E. Hansson
Co, Malmö, mid century table lamp 568, brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A rare modernist table lamp, model 568, produced by the Swedish manufacturer E. Hansson & Co. in
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
B. Rooke Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Made Lampshade René Houben, 1960s
By Bernard Rooke
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare ceramic table lamp by Bernard Rooke, England, 1960s. Sculptural piece, made of handmade
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Hungarian CCCP Minimalist Model RV-41 Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid century table lamp of the Hungarian company Szarvasi Vas-Fémipari.
A minimalist design
Category
20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Minimalist Tripod Table Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare Mid Century table lamp from Kaiser Leuchten with a special tripod base.
A minimalist
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Gino Sarfatti pair of table lamps Model 585, Arteluce, Italy, 1958
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare pair of table lamps in lacquered metal and aluminum, design by Gino Sarfatti, model 585
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Kent Eriksson Glazed Ceramic Oval Table Lamps, Designhuset, Sweden 1970s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of table lamps was designed by Kent Eriksson in collaboration with Carl-Harry
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
B. Rooke Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Silk Lampshade René Houben, 1960s
By Bernard Rooke
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare ceramic table lamp by Bernard Rooke, England, 1960s. Sculptural piece, made of handmade
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Falkenbergs Belysning 6422 Table Lamps, Brass and Leather, Sweden, 1950s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of table lamps was produced by Falkenbergs Belysning in Sweden during the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
WMF Ikora Art Deco Table Lamp Patinated Pine Cone Pattern Dinanderie
By Paul Haustein, Mobach
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A very rare Art Deco WMF Ikora table lamp featuring a decorative pinecone design. The body is made
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Made Silk Lampshade René Houben, Denmark 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare ceramic table lamp, Denmark 1960s. Sculptural piece, made of handmade ceramic in green tones
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Cuma Table Lamp by Ugo La Pietra for Artemide/VeArt ca. 1992
By Ugo La Pietra
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very rare Cuma table lamp by Ugo La Pietra for Artemide/VeArt. This collaboration is due to
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Bruno Karlsson Speckled Ceramic Table Lamp, Ego Stengods, Sweden, 1960s
By Ego Stengods, Bruno Karlsson
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare, substantial table lamp was designed by Bruno Karlsson and produced by Ego Stengods
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Art Deco Accent Table Lamp in Patinated Brass with Raffia Shade 1940s
Located in Meer, VAN
Art Deco Accent Table Lamp in Patinated Brass with Raffia Shade 1940s
Lovely and rare accent table
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Sabino with Geometric Motif
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Rare French Art Deco table lamp created by "Marius Ernest Sabino" (1878-1961). The glass shade is
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps
A MID-CENTURY MODERN Orientable TABLE LAMP by MAISON LUNEL, France 1950
By Maison Lunel, R. Lunel
Located in PARIS, FR
An authentic, rare and iconic orientable table lamp, Mid-Century-Modern, Modernist, Fifties, Forme
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Dutch Space Age Ball Table Lamp from Gepo, 1960s
By Gepo
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age table lamp with glass ball reflector.
The most striking thing about this lamp is
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Space Age Clear and Smoke Lucite Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Rare spage age table lamp in transparent and amber stacked circle lucite. Made in Italy in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Lladró Porcelain Blue and White Table Lamp with New Silk Floral Lampshade
By Lladro, Amitābha Studio
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Cornflower blue and white rare vintage Lladró ceramic table lamp with raised floral relief and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Bohemian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Silk
Pair Large Kalmar Table Lamps
Frankenberg
, Glass Nickel Fabric Shades, 1970s
By Barovier, Venini, Orrefors, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of rare and large table lamps model 'Frankenberg', no. 1359 by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal, Nickel
Art Deco-Inspired Table Lamp by Potiers d
Accolay - France - 1950s
By Accolay Pottery
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A rare ceramic table lamp by the renowned Potiers d'Accolay, featuring a striking black enamel
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Paavo Tynell Finnair Commissioned Table Mounted Brass Lamp, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and very rare table mounted lamp designed by Paavo Tynell, comissioned by Finnair and
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Saxbo Eva Stæhr Nielsen Signed Large Green Glazed Danish Pottery Table Lamp
By Eva Stæhr Nielsen, Saxbo
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous and somewhat rare Scandanavian stoneware pottery table lamp featuring a green hare's fur
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of solid bronze table lamps By E. Garouste
M. Bonetti.
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare pair of solid bronze table lamps, France (1980')
By Elisabeth GAROUSTE & Mattia BONETTI
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Italian Space Age Poliedra Table Lamp by Felice Ragazzo for Guzzini
By Guzzini
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age Table Lamp from Italian Manufacturer Guzzini After a design by Felice Ragazzo from
Category
20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Kalmar Table Lamp
Frankenberg
, Illuminated Glass Stand Beige Shade, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and large table lamp model 'Frankenberg', no. 1359 by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century German Minimalist Table Lamp from Kaiser Idell / Kaiser Leuchten
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 White Ceramic
Polished Brass Sculptural Table Lamps by Lumi Murano
By Lumi
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modernist table lamps by Lumi, crafted in Murano, Italy
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
“Arco” clamp table lamp by Studio BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis , 1960s
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Padova, IT
Rare table or desk lamp designed by the BBPR architects' studio and produced in the 1960s by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Flavio Poli Murano Italy Sommerso Glass Double Gourd Shaped Table Lamp
By Flavio Poli
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Rare double gourd table lamp form designed by Flavio Poli and made by Seguso, Murano. Beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model B-138 Brass Table Lamps, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of white table lamps model B-138 produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Midcentury Metal Table Lamp with Plastic Shade by Schanzenbach, Germany
By G. Schanzenbach
Co. Frankfurt a.M. 1
Located in München, DE
Large, very rare midcentury table lamp with plastic shade. Nickel-plated metal frame. Manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Soft Pink Ceramic Woman Table Lamp with Opaline Glass Globe, Europe, 1970
By Polam ELGO
Located in Vienna, AT
Soft Pink Ceramic Woman Table Lamp with Opaline Glass Globe, Europe, 1970
An elegant and rare mid
Category
20th Century Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Glass, Opaline Glass
Personaggi table lamp by Carmellini and Tronconi for Tronconi, Italy 1971
By Carmellini&tronconi, Tronconi
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Pyramid shaped "Personaggi" table lamp variation by Carmellini and Tronconi for Tronconi
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$1,731 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Table Lamp "Medusa" designed by Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini
By Meblo, Luigi Massoni
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare Mid Century Modern table lamp "Medusa" designed by Luigi
Category
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Charles Catteau for Boch Freres Art Deco Urn Table Lamp Belgium 1920s
By Boch Freres Keramis, Charles Catteau for Boch Freres, Charles Catteau
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage or antique, rare faience table lamp features an elegant footed urn form with complex
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Gold
Italian Brass Geometric Table Lamp Style of Gio Ponti, Circa 1960s MCM Atomic
By Gio Ponti, Arredoluce
Located in Peoria, AZ
Dimensions: Approximately 28" tall by 16" deep and 16" wide
This extremely rare Italian table lamp is a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Andrea Bellosi Table Lamp ‘Arc en ciel’ Produced by Studio Alchimia
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare ‘Arc en ciel’ table lamp by Andrea Bellosi. Produced by Studio Alchimia, Italy.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Sculptural French Wood Table Lamp with Facets, Art Deco Revival Style, 1980s
Located in leucate, FR
Elevate your interior design with this magnificent and rare French table lamp, a true testament to
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century German Minimalist Table Lamp from Kaiser Idell/Kaiser Leuchten 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare mid-century table lamp from Kaiser Leuchten with a special minimalist base.
The special
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Sculptural Black Murano Glass Table Lamp by AV Mazzega, Italy 1970s
By AVMazzega
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you may find a gorgeous and extremely rare Mid Century Modern Table Lamp by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Modernist table lamp by Nils Strinning, Scandinavian mid century, Sweden 1950s
By Nils Nisse Strinning, String Design AB
Located in Forserum, SE
A rare functionalist mid-century table lamp designed by Swedish designer Nils Strinning in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Chrome Table Lamp Style of Karl Springer, Circa 1960s MCM Atomic Studio Decor
By Karl Springer
Located in Peoria, AZ
FABULOUS!
CHROME TABLE LAMP
PERSPEX DIFFUSER AND LINEN SHADE
IN THE STYLE OF KARL SPRINGER, CIRCA
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Biancardi
Jordan Arte Verona Brutalist Table Lamp in Murano Glass, 1960s
By Biancardi
Jordan, Albano Poli
Located in Tilburg, NL
.
Very unusual and rare brutalist table lamp made by Biancardi & Jordan from Verona in Italy. A true
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century German Minimalist Table Lamp by Wilhelm Braun Feldweg, 1960s
By Wilhelm Braun Feldweg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century table lamp from the Berlin series of the German manufacturer Doria according to a
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Model 3105 "Studio" Table Lamp by Carlo Viligiardi for Stilnovo, 1972
By Stilnovo
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare model 3105 Table Lamp by Stilnovo.
The name of the lamp is "Studio".
This very nice lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Giltwood and Brass Table Lamps, Wiener Secession
By Wiener Werkstätte, Dagobert Peche
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice pair of wooden gilt and brass table lamps. Very rare style. They have the style of the
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Vienna Secession Table Lamps
Materials
Giltwood
$2,925 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Pair of Exclusive Philippe-Jean Brass Art Sculpture Table Lamps, Signed
By Philippe Jean
Located in Voorburg, NL
Rare pair of Table lamps by French Artist Philippe-Jean, France, 1970s. These sophisticated
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Pair of Table Lamps in Porcelain, 1960s
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Prague, New Town
, 1960s.
This pair of rare porcelain table lamps is a true testament to the timeless elegance of mid
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric
Pair of Glass Table Lamps by Luxus, Vittsjö Sweden 1970 Marked
By Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Paris, FR
A rare pair of blown glass table lamps by Luxus, Vittsjö Sweden 1970s Marked
designed by Uno
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Lanciotto Galeotti Mid-Century Heron Table lamp in Gilded&Silvered Brass, Italy
By Lanciotto Galeotti
Located in London, GB
A rare and sculptural single-light table lamp by renowned Italian artist Lanciotto Galeotti
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Mid-Century German Minimalist Table Lamp by Wilhelm Braun Feldweg, 1960s
By Wilhelm Braun Feldweg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century table lamp from the Berlin series of the German manufacturer Doria according to a
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950s Heifetz Birch Wood Black Steel Mid Century Danish Modern Atomic Table Lamp
By Heifetz, Yasha Heifetz
Located in Peoria, AZ
EXQUISITE!
HEIFETZ ABSTRACT, MODERN
SCULPTED STEEL & BIRCH
TABLE LAMP!
VERY RARE!
CLEAN ALL
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$3,599 Sale Price
20% Off
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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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