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1950s Heifetz Teak Wood Abstract Black Wire Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamp
By Yasha Heifetz, Heifetz
Located in Peoria, AZ
EXQUISITE!
HEIFETZ ABSTRACT, MODERN
SCULPTED STEEL & TEAK
TABLE LAMP!
VERY RARE!
CLEAN
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$2,999 Sale Price
40% Off
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
Cubic3 Dutch Design Table or Desk Lamp "Nachtschade", Nightshade Plants Inspired
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique, adjustable and rotational, stylized plant table lamp, from 1987.
This rare and
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper, Nickel
Pair Swedish Pine Veneer Table Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Ellysett, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Ellysett
Located in Värmdö, SE
Very Rare Pair Swedish Pine Veneer Table Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Ellysett, 1960´s.
This
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Czech Table Lamp by Vladimír Nývlt in Sculpted Wood, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech Table Lamp by Vladimír Nývlt in Sculpted Wood, 1970s
Rare Prague modernist
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Linen, Beech
Boréns Boras table Lamps Glass with original straw shade Sweden 1960
By Boréns Borås
Located in Paris, FR
Rare model of Table lamps by Borén Boras with glass brass and straw shade on Brass stick mid 20th
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Straw, Glass
Scandinavian Modern "Frosted" Table Lamp from Kosta, Sweden, ca 1930-1940s
By Elis Bergh, Kosta Glasbruk 1
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful and rare "frosted" - look table lamp from Kosta, attributed to Elis Bergh, ca 1930s - 40s
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Chiselled Glass Table Lamp in Brass by Gino Paroldo for Dinodei, 1960s
By Gino Paroldo
Located in Oirlo, LI
Table Lamp in Brass, crafted in the 1960s by the renowned Gino Paroldo for Dinodei. A true collector’s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp Produced by AB E. Hansson
Co in Malmö, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk lamp / table lamp by unknown designer. Produced by AB E. Hansson & Co in Malmö, Sweden.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Roger Vanhevel Brass Philodendron-Etched Impressive Table Lamps, signed
By Roger Vanhevel
Located in Voorburg, NL
Rare pair of Mid-Century Table Lamps in Hollywood regency style from the ‘70s. These Huge and
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Space Age Table Lamp Serpente by Goffredo Reggiani, Chrome, Italy 1970s
By Reggiani, Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Lisboa, PT
This table lamp was designed by Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani during the 1970's. This is a rare
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$861 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Danish Glass Cascade Table Lamp by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Holmegaard
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large very rare Scandinavian Modern Holmegaard table lamp by Per Lütken for Holmegårds Glasværk
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
first edition Atollo table lamp designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977 Oluce Italy
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
This rare “Atollo” table lamp, designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977 for Oluce, is a true icon of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Edgar Brandt and Daum Glass
By Edgar Brandt
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Exceptional and really rare french art deco table lamp in wrought iron by Edgar Brandt, signed on
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modernist Tessellated Shagreen Geometric Table Lamp by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
value throughout. A rare statement piece, this table lamp will style beautifully in a wide array of
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Shagreen
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Table Lamp
E1189
for ASEA, Sweden, 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen table lamp 'E1189' for ASEA, Sweden, 1950s.
Rare and beautiful table
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
$765 Sale Price
40% Off
Pair of Handmade Ceramic Table Lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms Sweden, 1960s
By Bergboms, Bitossi
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare model of table lamps by Bitossi for Swedish manufacturer Bergboms. The lamps are in very good
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Monumental Mikado table lamp (Brass Version) Italy, 1960
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Argelato, BO
Luigi Caccia Dominioni (1913 - 2016), Rare and monumental Mikado table lamp made for Azucena, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Granite, Metal
Midcentury Table Lamp Oscar Torlasco Fontana Arte Pietro Chiesa Style, 1950s
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in taranto, IT
wonderful and rare midcentury table lamp, probably design by pietro chiesa for fontana arte or
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Space Age Mushroom Table or Floor Lamp by Ecolight, Valenti, Italy 70s
By Ecolight
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare Table or Floor lamp made by Ecolight/Valenti in Italy in the 70s
Classis Space age design
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Plastic, Acrylic
Table Lamps Attributed to Hans Bergström Produced by ASEA in Sweden
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of table lamps attributed to Hans Bergström. Produced by ASEA in Sweden.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of table lamps by Franco Albini for Sirrah, model Colibrì, Italy
By Franco Albini, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Sirrah
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare pair of "Colibrì" model table lamps, designed by the famous Italian architect and designer
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Wonderful French Empire Bronze Bouillet Table Lamp Goat Heads Pierre Gouthiere
By Pierre Gouthiere
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large and rare French empire bronze Bouillet table lamp with goat heads in the manner
Category
Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Italian Table Lamp "Spiral" by Angelo Mangiarotti of Chrome Steel, 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Darmstadt, DE
in diameter, this rare and cool table lamp is a beauty and a statement. It would perfectly fit in a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,201 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century German Type 79 Bedside Table Lamp from Werner Lorenz, 1950
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid century table lamp by Werner Lorenz with a special foot. This piece has an attribution
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Finnish Mid Century Paavo Tynell 9222 Desk Table Lamp Produced by Taito, 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Finnish mid century desk / table lamp model "9222" with a white adjustable metal shade and
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Foliage Table Lamp, Silver Patinated Iron and Green Glass, Spain 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Silver patinated leafed iron table lamp with green glass lamphade. Spain, 1950s.
Rare find.
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
$2,164 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Crystal Clear Glass Table lamps by Olle Alberius, Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors, Olle Alberius
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare pair of table lamps in solid, clear Orrefors crystal, designed by Olle Alberius around 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Mid-Century German Metal Model 6761 Table Lamp by Christian Dell, 1960s
By Christian Dell
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare 6761 table lamp from Kaiser Leuchten.
The special feature of this table lamp is the
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Minimalist Model 6763 Table Lamp by Christian Dell, 1960s
By Christian Dell
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare 6763 table lamp from Kaiser Leuchten.
The special feature of this table lamp is the
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Minimalist Model 6763 Table Lamp by Christian Dell, 1960s
By Christian Dell
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare 6763 table lamp from Kaiser Leuchten.
The special feature of this table lamp is the
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Red Tubo Table Lamp by Tomoko Tsuboi Ponzio for Ceramica Franco Pozzi, 1968
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare tubo table lamp designed by Tomoko Tsuboi Ponzio and produced by Ceramica Franco Pozzi from
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Max Ingrand Table Lamp Mod. 2488 for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1970s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Milan, IT
Monumental and rare Max Ingrand table lamp mod. 2488 for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1970s
Reference
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1960s Hand-Carved Table Lamp by Gianni Pinna – Italian Mid-Century Modern
By Gianni Pinna
Located in Weesp, NL
A striking and rare hand-carved table lamp by Gianni Pinna, crafted in Italy during the 1960s. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Mid-Century German Minimalist Tripod Teak Table Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare mid-century table lamp from the German manufacturer Kaiser Leuchten.
The design
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden – 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
A rare and elegant table lamp designed by the renowned Swedish ceramic artist Gunnar Nylund for
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century German Space Age Bulb Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare mid-century table lamp by Ingo Maurer from the 70s. Hardly or not at all to be found.
A
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Stilnovo Acrylic
Brass Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern Italian Design
By Stilnovo
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Rare vintage 1950s Stilnovo table lamp with a white adjustable acrylic shade on a solid brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$952 Sale Price
20% Off
Space Age table lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
By Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
table lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff (Germany) - 1970s
This rare, large table lamp is a real
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$793 Sale Price
20% Off
Postmodern Swiss Model Lucifer Table Lamp by Hannes Wettstein for Belux, 1990s
By Hannes Wettstein
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare table or wall lamp from the Swiss manufacturer Belux based on a design by Hannes
Category
20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Svend Aage Holm Sorensen Table Lamp by Holm Sorensen in Denmark
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare adjustable table lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen. Produced by Holm Sorensen in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Cantagalli for Ardalt Hand Painted Daliso-Lustro Majolica Table Lamp Italy
By Cantagalli
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare majolica table lamp was handmade in Italy by Cantagalli for Ardalt Importing. It was hand
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Rare Panthella by Verner PANTON (1926-1998)
By Verner Panton
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rare Panthella in chrome by Verner panton (1926-1998). Produced by Louis Poulsen Denmark 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic
Lisa Johansson-Papé Slim Table Lamp 2059, Brass, Black
Rattan, Orno 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Oy Stockmann AB, Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare Mid-Century Modern table lamp from the early 1950s designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Brown Stoneware Table Lamp, Model number 59617, by Scheurich West Germany 1960s
By Wallåkra, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This very rare mid-century modern table lamp is a classic example of West German pottery by
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Table Lamp by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Leucos Lighting, 1970s
By Roberto Pamio
Renato Toso, Leucos
Located in Renens, CH
by a black sculptural lamp base also executed in glass.
This rare Murano table lamp represents
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Jacques Adnet Leather Table Lamp with Built-In Bookshelf, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare Jacques Adnet leather table lamp with built-in bookshelf. Metal frame completely wrapped
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century German Model 6761 Metal Table Lamp by Christian Dell, 1960s
By Christian Dell
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare 6761 table lamp by Kaiser glow.
The peculiarity of this table lamp consists in the
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Oiva Toikka Signed Art Glass Table Lamp Model N443, Nuutajärvi Finland, 1960s
By Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very rare art glass table lamp by one of the leading art glass designers in Finland, the late
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century German Model 6761 Metal Table Lamp by Christian Dell, 1960s
By Christian Dell
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare 6761 table lamp by Kaiser glow.
The peculiarity of this table lamp is the minimalist
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Toy Table Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age table lamp by the Italian manufacturer Ecolight/Valenti after a design by Gaetano
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1920s Danish Table Lamp in the Style of Just Andersen Diskometal design
By Just Andersen
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A rare Danish table lamp in the style of Just Andersen’s Diskometal designs, this 1920s piece
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Space Age Drive Tavolo Table Lamp Adalberto Dal Lago
Adam Thiani, Francesconi
By Enzo Francesconi, Adalberto Dal Lago, Adam Thiani
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age table lamp by the Italian manufacturer Francesconi based on a design by Adalberto
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Type 1624 Table Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare Tripod table lamp by Napako based on a design by Josef Hurka.
This design lives from the
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Beautiful 70s Very Big Table Lamp by Christian Hvidt for Nordisk Solar
By Christian Hvidt, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in München, DE
Beautiful rare 70s very big table lamp by Christian Hvidt for Nordisk Solar.
Very elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Art Nouveau Table Lamp Cast Bronze Rose Tree, Around 1910
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful and very rare French Floral Art Nouveau table lamp was made in Paris around 1910. It
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$3,367 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Dark Green French Table Lamp with Telescope Function, circa 1945
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful and rare midcentury dark green French table lamp was made around 1945.
It has got a
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$856 Sale Price
20% Off
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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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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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