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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
Important Table Lamp with Original Shade by Dupré-Lafon for Hermès
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in NYC, NY
A rare Hermes desk/table lamp designed by Paul Dupré-Lafon formed of circular sections of stacked
Category
Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps
Price Upon Request
Pietro Chiesa, Brass
Glass Table Lamp for Fontana Arte , Italy (Old Edition)
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and beautiful table lamp in thick glass and brass, designed by the famous Italian designer
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Black Holmegaard Table Lamp
Art Asymmetrical
by Michael Bang, Denmark, 1970s
By Michael Bang
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare freeform black art glass table lamp designed by Michael Bang and manufactured by Holmegaard in
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
$572 Sale Price
20% Off
Exceptional Minimalistic Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp or Desk Light, 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, minimalistic Mid-Century Modern table lamp or desk light. Manufactured probably in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Swedish Mid Century Desk Table Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, 1960s
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century desk table lamp model "Bumling" with a sculptural shade in chrome by
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Antique Czech Bohemian Cranberry Ruby Red Glass Table Lamp with Interior Light
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Czech Bohemian Cranberry Ruby Red Glass Table Lamp with Rare Interior Light. Circa Early
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair of Stilarmatur Tranås Table Lamps in Solid Teak Wood, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Stilarmatur Tranås
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of table lamps was produced by the Swedish manufacturer Stilarmatur Tranås in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Thorvald Bindesbøll High Art Nouveau Table Lamp 1890s Patinated Bronze
By Thorvald Bindesbøll, Tvermoes
Abrahamson
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare and high Art Nouveau table lamp designed in late 19th century by the Danish architect and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Set of Two Monumental Midcentury Table Lamps by Vereinigte Werkstätten, Germany
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two monumental and extremely rare Mid-Century Modern table lamps in heavy, massive brass
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Gatto Beige Cocoon Table Lamps by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960s
By Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
light bulb.
An incredibly rare and iconic Italian table lamp, perfect to complement a Mid-Century style
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Postmodern W.O. Table Lamp by Sacha Ketoff for Aluminor, France, 1980s
By Sacha Ketoff
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare, postmodern table lamp from the French manufacturer Aluminor after a design by Sacha Ketoff
Category
20th Century French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pairpoint Stained Glass Table Lamp, Seascape Vienna Shade, Planter Base, 1910
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pairpoint table lamp, exceedingly rare piece, planter base ring holder, Vienna shade, seascape and
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Large 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
Materials
Glass
Rare Rock Crystal Sculpture Light
Located in New York, NY
A diamond form rock crystal sculpture light.
A million years old rock crystal that encases the top of a mountain over the clouds. An abstract work of nature.
Antique brass finish ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Mod. 553 Table Lamp by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi, Collectible Italian Design
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Milano, IT
Oscar Torlasco Lamp - Torlasco Table Lamp - Mid-Century Table Lamp
Rare and sought-after "Mod. 553
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$3,788 Sale Price
10% Off
Table Lamp, Bitossi - Made in Italy for Miranda AB Sweden, 1960/70s
By Bitossi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare table ceramic table lamp, made in Italy by Bitossi for Miranda AB, Sweden 1960/70s. Label
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Two Organic Shaped Pop Plexiglass Bedside Table Lamps, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Rare set of two table lamps with plexiglass leaves.
Blossoming lights with delicate proportions.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass
Important French Mid-Century Modern
Baghdad
Table Lamp by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Rare French Mid-century table lamp or desk lamp in black enameled perforated metal by Mathieu
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Danish Porcelain Baca Table Lamps by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen
By Nils Thorsson
Located in Balen, BE
Pair of Danish Porcelain Baca Table Lamps by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen – 1960s
This rare
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Plastic
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
Table Lamp in Marble, Brass and Metal by A. Lelli for Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Angelo Lelii
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning sculptural table lamp in Portoro black marble with golden veining, brass, and white
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Modern 1970s Spiral Table or Floor Lamp Attributed to Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Lisse, NL
Vintage chrome metal table lamp with a barley twist.
This rare and practical spiral table lamp is
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Greyhound Table Lamp by Stjärnmetall, Metal and Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant and rare Art Deco table lamp from Swedish manufacturer Stjärnmetall, exemplifying the
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Just Andersen, Copenhagen, 1930s Art Deco table lamp in dark green disco metal.
By Just Andersen
Located in København K, 84
Designed in 1934 by renowned Danish metal sculptor Just Andersen, this rare round table lamp—Model
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Jorge Zalszupin pair of table lamps in Jacaranda and acrylic circa 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and rare pair of table lamps in Jacaranda and acrylic in perfect conditions very charm
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian International Style Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Table Lamp from Rupert Nikoll, Patinated Brass and Glass, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, Austria
illumination. All I can say is Wow.
This is a rather rare version of this table lamp from this series, in
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,694 Sale Price
20% Off
French Art Deco waterfall Table Lamp Signed by Sabino (pair available)
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare French Art Deco table lamp known as the "Waterfall" was created in the 1930's by the French
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Impressive and Large Thomas Toft Ceramic Table Lamp for Tye of California
By Thomas Toft, TYE of California
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a rare, wonderful and unusual table lamp signed Tye of California and dated 1955. What's
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$2,925 Sale Price
35% Off
A large pine table lamp from Luxus Sweden design by Uno
Östen Kristiansson
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno
Östen Kristiansson
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
striking and rare large-scale table lamp designed by Uno
Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Vittsjö
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Pine
Swedish Mid Century Desk Table Lamp in Chromed Metal by Böhlmarks Sweden, 1950s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century desk table lamp in chromed metal by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik in Sweden
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Awesome Table Lamp by Doria Leuchten with 34 Ice Glass Tubes, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare model of table lamp by Doria Leuchten Germany, 1960s.
1x E27 / E26 socket. Works with 220V
Category
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
MidCentury Space Age Table Lamp by Rolf Krüger for Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, 1960s
By Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century table lamp by Heinz Neuhaus Leuchten, Germany based on a design by Rolf Krüger
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Beautiful model "14082" Table lamp by Angelo Lelii (Lelli) for Arredoluce Italy
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Renens, CH
Rare Brushed steel "14082" table lamp by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Italy
This beautiful lamp is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$3,463 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern J. T. Kalmar Franken KG Atomic 7 Chrome Table Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Lafayette, IN
Rare "Atomic 7" model table lamp by J.T. Kalmar of Austria. The unique design is inspired by the
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$2,274 Sale Price
35% Off
60s Murano Glass Table Lamp with Ice Crystal Effect - Iconic Design Lighting
By Mazzega
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Elegant and rare Glass Base Table Lamp in Murano glass, an exquisite piece Mazzega style. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Lyfa Red Table / Desk Lamp in Brass and Metal, Denmark, Late 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table/desk lamp was produced by Lyfa in Denmark in the late 1950s.
The striking design
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Angelo Lelii, Desk or Table Lamp, model 12401, Arredoluce, Italy, circa 1952
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Rare adjustable table lamp, model no. 12401, designed by Angelo Lelii circa 1952 and manufactured
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
Ignazio Gardella Rationalist table lamp n painted metal and chrome, Italy, 1940s
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare Rationalist table lamp in painted metal and chrome, manufactured in Italy and designed by
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
French Art deco wrought iron table lamp 30
s Primaflore glass modernist
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare art deco double table lamp from the 1930s. Chased wrought-iron base structure with attractive
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lucite and Chrome Table Lamp by Peter Hamburger for Knoll - USA 1970s
By Disderot
Located in New York, NY
Rare Minimalist table or desk lamp by Peter Hamburger for Knoll USA- 1970s
Surface scratches
Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Original Romeo Rega Table Lamp made in Brass and Bevelled Smoked Mirror Italy70s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a rare 70s table lamp designed, and signed at the base, by Romeo Rega.
This table
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Mid-Century Space Age German Mushroom Table Lamp, Kontakt-Werkstätten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare mid-century mushroom-shaped table lamps from Kontakt-Werkstätten (later Staff).
The
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp In Brass, Edvard Hagman, EHAB ca 1940-50
s
By Edvard Hagman
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare Scandinavian Modern table lamp in brass, Edvard Hagman, EHAB ca 1940-50's.
Wear and patina
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Adjustable Table / Desk Lamp with Brass Base and Cone Shade, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table or desk lamp was produced in Denmark in the 1950s.
The lamp features a continuous
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mod. 12297 Adjustable Table Lamp by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy, c.1950
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in London, GB
A rare Mod. 12297 table or desk lamp designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy, c.1950. Along
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Danish Modern Brass
Mahogany Table Lamp by Bent Karlby for LYFA, 1956
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and beautiful Danish Modern table lamp in solid brass with mahogany handle. Manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp Design Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 2278 Model, Italy, 1960
By Max Ingrand
Located in taranto, IT
Rare 2278 table lamp model, designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960
Made in brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
ASEA modernist table lamp model E1296, glass, steel and teak, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Forserum, SE
Rare ASEA table lamp, model E1296, dating back to the 1950s, featuring a cone-shaped base crafted
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Murano Venini Glass "Totem" Floor or Table Lamp by Toso
Massari Italy 2001
By Noti Massari, Renato Toso, Gaetano Pesce, Toso, Massari
Associates, Venini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Rare Postmodern "Totem" floor or table lamp by Renato Toso, Noti Massari, and Associates for the
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Beautiful
Stylish Hand Crafted Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Brass Table Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Midcentury design table lamp.
This 1960s table lamp is perfect for bringing light and a good
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large 20th Century Abstract Stoneware Ceramic Table Lamp by Frederic Watel 1957
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Frederic Watel
Rare and large stoneware ceramic table lamp by french artist
Signed and dated
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Two Monumental Mid Century Table Lamps by Vereinigte Werkstätten Germany
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two monumental and extremely rare Mid-Century Modern table lamps in heavy, massive brass and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Great Set of Mid-Century Modern Marble Table Lamps by Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s
By Bergboms
Located in Lisse, NL
design.
Bring Nordic elegance into your home with this rare pair of table lamps by Bergboms, Sweden's
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Table Lamps by Holm Sørensen
Co. in Denmark
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of tall table lamps designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Produced by Holm Sørensen & Co
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Reima Pietilä Table Lamps Produced for Public Library Metso in Tampere, Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of table lamps designed by Reima Pietilä. Produced for Public Library Metso Tampere
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tall Danish Palshus Sculptural Table Lamp Dark Blue Glaze, Modern Ceramic 1960s
By Axel Salto, Stig Lindberg, Per Linnemann-Schmidt, Palshus, Søholm Stentøj
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall and rare sculptural midcentury Danish ceramic table lamp designed by Per Linnemann-Schmidt for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
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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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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, 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 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 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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