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Danish Modern Adjustable Table Lamp in Metal, Made by Louis Poulsen, 1950s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and elegant adjustable table lamp in black lacquered metal from the 1950s. Made by the Danish
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970s Blue and Yellow Striped Danish Ceramic Table Lamp by Søholm, Denmark
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in København K, 84
Rare 1970s danish ceramic table lamp by Søholm, Denmark with vertical striped blue and yellow glaze
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Grey Chromed Table Lamp With Brass Sphere, Italy ca. 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic designed, rare late mid-century modern table lamp from the 1970s in Italy. This piece of
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
French Art Nouveau Table Lamp Cast Bronze Rose Tree, Enameled Glass, Around 1910
Located in Berlin, DE
This fancy 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
1950s Giuseppe Ostuni
Vipere
White and Brass Table Lamp for O-Luce
By Giuseppe Ostuni, O-Luce, Oluce
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Giuseppe Ostuni 'Vipere' table lamp for O-Luce. An extremely rare and surprisingly
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Poul Henningsen Table Lamp Model Ph-2/2
Vintergækken
by Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early table lamp model PH-2/2 ‘Vintergækken’ designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
B. Rooke Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Made 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
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
2 Maitland Smith Silver Neoclassical Delphin Koi Fish Table Banquet Lamps 32"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare vintage Maitland Smith table lamps, made of heavy cast metal with a bright silver finish
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$2,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Table Lamps Attributed to Paavo Tynell and Produced by Idman in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of table lamp attributed to Paavo Tynell. Produced by Idman in Finland for a Hotel
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp Three Lights Design Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, 1970
By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Venini
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid rare original table lamp from the 70s, based on a design attributed to Ludovico Diaz de
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Danish Sculptural Table Lamp with Brown Stripes by Eva
Johannes Andersen 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Eva
Johannes Andersen, Eva
Johannes Andersen, Søholm Stentøj
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare Danish Modern table lamp by the ceramic workshop Eva & Johannes Andersen. Made ca. 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Space Age Flexible Rubber Hose Table Clamp Lamp from Cosack, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age table lamp of special materiality.
This draft impresses with the unconventional use
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Monumental French Art Deco Table Lamp
Ilrin
by L. Bosi
Cie. Paris 1930s
By Ilrin
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Art Deco table lamp 'Ilrin'. Designed & manufactured by BL. Bosi & Cie
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Grace Pink Ceramic Table Lamp by Louise Adelborg for Rörstrand, Ca1920s
By Rörstrand
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful and rare swedish grace pink ceramic table lamp by Louise Adelborg for Rörstrand, ca 1920s
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Unique French Mid-Century Modern Limestone Table Lamp / Sculpture by Atelier A
By Atelier A
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Modernist lighted sculpture / table lamp in carved limestone by Editions Atelier A
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone
$3,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Dutch Minimalist Pinocchio Table or Wall Lamp by H. Busquet, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table or wall lamp from hala zeist according to a design by h. Busquet from the 1950s.
a
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Hammered Metal Art Deco Amsterdam School Table Lamp by Johan Verhey, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdam School table lamp.
Design by Johan Verhey Rotterdam
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,106 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Large Glass Table Lamps Model RD 1319 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare pair of large table lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, model RD 1319. Each lamp
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Modernist Three Sided Lucite Table Lamp in the Style of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in San Diego, CA
Super unique and rare modernist three sided Lucite table lamp in the style of Karl Springer, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
$975 Sale Price
22% Off
Table lamp from Bergboms in oak, leather, acrylic shade and chrome. Sweden 1970s
By Bergboms
Located in København K, 84
This rare 1970s Swedish table lamp by Bergboms exemplifies the refined material contrasts and
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Italian 1970s Table Lamp in the Style of Joe Colombo for Oluce, Chromed
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a rare, attractive and seldom seen table lamp, made in Italy most probably in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Steel
1940s danish soft blue ceramic table lamp with crackle glaze by Lyngby Porcellæn
By Lyngby Porcelain
Located in København K, 84
This rare 1940s Danish ceramic table lamp by Lyngby Porcellæn exemplifies the brand’s refined
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Signed Philippe Jean Sculptural Dove Table Lamp French Mid-Century Modern 1970
By Philippe Jean
Located in Miami, FL
Superb and rare Philippe Jean 3 Part Table lamp, Porcelain Dove on a glass ball and Chrome Ring
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel, Brass
HAND CARVED PILLARED TABLE LAMP WiTH MARBLE SPHERE IN THE BASE BRONZED FITTINGS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
looking rare and decorative table lamp, I've never seen another of this type, the round ball at the bottom
Category
Vintage 1960s British Rococo Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp Designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 70s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Lucija, SI
Very rare Murano glass table lamp designed by Carlo Nason in the late 70s and produce by AV
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Gunnar Nylund Pair Ceramics Table Lamps, Sweden 1940 New Belgian Linen Shade
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Forest, BE
This is an elegant and rare pair of table lamps. Each hand made creation is unique so it's a pair
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Linen
$8,419 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Mid-Century Danish Trombone Table Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog
Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare trombone table lamp from the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup after a design by Jo Hammerborg
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp by Alessandro Mendini for Studio Alchimia, Italy, 1980s, Pink
Blue
By Gruppo Alchimia, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Postmodern table lamp designed by Alessandro Mendini for Studio Alchimia / Gruppo Alchimia
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Minimalist Type 0521 Table Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960s
By Josef Hurka
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century table lamps by Napako after a design by Josef Hurka.
A minimalist design. The
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Stoneware Table Lamp by Saxbo Green Glazing Eva Staehr-Nielsen, Denmark, 1940s
By Saxbo, Eva Stæhr Nielsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare stoneware table lamp model 469 by Saxbo Pottery, Denmark. Made by Eva Staehr-Nielsen in the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Exceptional and Large Table Lamp by Andre Ricard for Metalarte Spain 1967
By André Ricard, Metalarte Spain
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and large table lamp with rotating plexiglass globe lamp shade. Designed by André
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Another Mid-Century Modern Alabaster Pyramid Design and Conical Shape Table Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
, this rare three-piece table lamp too is a marvelous work of art in the daytime and a stunning and
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
French Art Deco Geometric and Seahorse Table Lamp Signed by Muller Frères
By Muller Frères
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Rare French Art Deco Seahorses table lamp signed by Muller Frères. Having clear frosted glass with
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Table Lamps
Pair of Table Lamps in White Lacquered Metal by Milanda Havlova, 1970
s
By Havlova Milanda
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
:
Material: White lacquered metal
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare pair of table lamps model Rytmik
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Post Modern Saturn Ring Table Lamp att. to Sonneman c 1970/80
s
By Sonneman Lighting, Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Rare Post Modern Saturn table lamp attributed to Sonneman, or possibly Kovacs, circa 1970/80's. The
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of "B 90" Table Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Very rare pair of B 90 table lamps designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by his own company
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Midcentury Modern table or desk lamp by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare, elegant brass table or desk lamp by Josef Frank, with original leather upholstery with some
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Søholm Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp Blue Fish Scales Decor, 1960s
By Einar Johansen, Søholm Stentøj
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare Mid-century Danish table lamp from the acknowledged stoneware manufacturer Søholm. Made circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware, Fabric
$1,211 Sale Price
35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Tapio Wirkkala Table Lamp Model K11-81b, Idman 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
This very rare and elegant table lamp model K11-81 b designed by Tapio Wirkkala, is extremely hard
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Engraved Ceramic Table Lamp "Siviglia" by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1963.
This is a rare and stunning table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of the series
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Louis Kalff Very Early or Prototype Decora or Z Table Lamp The Netherlands 1950s
By Philips, Louis Christiaan Kalff
Located in Meer, VAN
rare early or prototype Z table lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips, The Netherlands. An iconic mid century
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
1940s French Regency Carved Wood, Moulded Glass Ship Table Lamp Signed by Dior
By Dior Home
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Very Rare French Regency Ship Table Lamp Signed by Dior. Very high quality. This was a Dior Salon
Category
Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
$2,660 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Mid Century Table Desk Lamp in Brass
Glass by Fog
Mørup Denmark 1950s
By Fog
Mørup
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century desk / table lamp in patinated brass with a frosted opaline glass shade
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Italian Metal Lacquered Table Lamp by BBPR from Olivetti Arco Series
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Berlin, DE
This rare midcentury Italian table lamp was designed by Studio BBPR from Olivetti in 1962.
It is a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,828 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century A. Campi (attr.) Glazed Ceramic and Glass Table Lamp Italy, 50s
By Antonia Campi
Located in Palermo, IT
Very rare sculpture table lamp in glazed ceramic with shape bevelled and three supports, with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
$841 Sale Price
53% Off
French Mid Century Table Desk Lamp by Serge Mouille for Steph Simon Paris, 1950s
By Steph Simon, Serge Mouille
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare French mid century table / desk lamp in black lacquered metal and brass details by Serge
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Extraordinary pair of table lamps with central Mina dome in Bamboo 1950s Sputnik
Located in Palermo, Sicily
we present this pair of very rare and unique table lamps in the world, these are two totally
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$5,725 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Exquisite Pair of Large Vintage Table Lamps with Corinthian Roman Pillar Shades
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning pair of very rare vintage tall table lamps with stunning
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Round Mid Century Table / Desk Lamp in Solid Marble by Bergboms, Sweden 1960s
By Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare desk / table / bed mid century lamp model "B-10" in solid marble produced by Bergboms, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Hand Carved Marble Bucking Rodeo Horse
Alabaster Light Table Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
materials only, this rare bucking horse table lamp is a marvelous work of art in the daytime and a stunning
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Large Murano Table Lamp by Ettore Fantasia and Gino Poli for Sothis, Italy 60s
By Gino Poli
Located in Lucija, SI
Very interesting and rare Murano glass Table Lamp was designed by Ettore Fantasia and Gino Poli for
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Table Lamp with opaline glass ball shade and chrome stand, Germany 1930
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a very rare Art Deco table lamp. It features a chrome plated steel
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Signed Red Velum and Lacquered Wood Table Lantern Lamp, Aldo Tura, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
Rare signed table lamp by Aldo Tura with red velum veneer over lacquered wood. Faceted glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Boréns Borås Table/Desk Lamp in Brass, Wood and Lacquered Metal, Sweden, 1950s
By Boréns Borås
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare desk/table lamp was produced by Boréns in Borås, Sweden. The model is numbered 8257
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage table lamp Peacock by Riccardo Marzi RM Made in Italy - Firenze, 1980s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introducing the rare and exquisite Peacock table lamp, crafted by Riccardo Marzi RM during the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
Pair Of Modernist Murano Table Lamps By Carlo Nason For Mazzega, Italy 1970
s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Pair of Rare “LS‑120” Table Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano, Italy, 1970s. Carlo Nason’s
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of TR
Co Adjustable Table Lamps in Red Metal and Brass, Norway, 1960s
By Tr
Co.
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of table lamps was produced by TR & Co in Norway in the 1960s. Each lamp is signed
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
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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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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