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Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso, Table Lamp mod.
Gill
, Italy, 1970-79
By Roberto Pamio
Renato Toso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso Rare Table Lamp, Model 'Gil', original stickers, signed, rewired.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Artemide Fire Fly Table Lamp
By Artemide, Emanuele Ricci
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice and rare table lamp halogen. Black color. Can move in all directions, because its bal
Category
1990s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$455 Sale Price
20% Off
Vilhelm Lauritzen Table Lamp Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Imago DP, Elmo Table Lamp, 1971
Located in London, GB
Very rare table lamp by Imago DP.
Movable shade with which the light intensity can be adjusted
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp Model B-024 in Brass Produced by Bergbom in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp model B-024. Produced by Bergbom in Sweden.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Limited Edition Peter Ghyczy
MW
Brass Table Lamp
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Beautiful and rare table lamp by Peter Ghyczy, Netherlands, 1980s.
Model 'MW' Mega Watt in full
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Articulated Sculptural Italian Desk Lamp, 1980s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Rome, IT
This rare table lamp can be folded or shaped in all the desired ways thanks to its extreme
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Table Lamp Attributed to Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Produced by Boréns
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp attributed to Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Produced by Boréns in Sweden.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Conical Table Lamp by Stilux Milano, Italy 50s
By Stilux
Located in Lucija, SI
Very nice and rare table lamp by Stilux Milano italy.
Made in the 50s
This lamp has a great patina
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
"Sfera" Cuccuru Beni for Valenti Italian Design 1970s Big Table Lamp
By Valenti
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare table lamp
Perspex shade
Chrome metal frame
Excellent condiction
Chrome in perfect
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Modern Rare Brass and Walnut Table Lamp by Einar Bäckström, Sweden
By Einar Backstrom
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This rare table lamp produced in Sweden and designed by Einar Bäckström is adjustable in both
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp in Brass and Leather Produced by Falkenbergs Belysning in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp in brass and leather. Produced by Falkenbergs Belysning in Sweden.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tapio Wirkkala Table Lamp Model KD-11 by Idman in Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp / wall lamp model KD-11 Tapio Wirkkala. Produced by Idman in Finland.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank Table Lamp Model G-2466 Produced by Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp model G-2466 designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Table Lamp Model MAE 4426 Produced by Möllers Armaturfabrik in Eskilstuna
By Möllers Armaturfabrik
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp model MAE 4426 by unknown designer. Produced by Möllers Armaturfabrik in Eskilstuna
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp in Brass and Snakeskin Produced by AB E. Hansson
Co in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp. Produced by AB E. Hansson & Co in Malmö, Sweden.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp Produced by AB Stilarmatur in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp by unknown designer. Produced by AB Stilarmatur in Sweden.
Please note: This table
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pierre folie astrolabe lamp
By Pierre Folie, Jacques Charpentier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare table lamp call : « Astrolabe » by Pierre Folie for Jacques Charpentier edition.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Table Lamp by Holm Sørensen
Co. in Denmark
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Produced by Holm Sørensen & Co. in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Articulated Table Lamp in Metal by Kurt Versen, Early 1950
s
By Kurt Versen
Located in Troy, MI
Rare Kurt Versen Articulated Table Lamp 1950's
Rare table lamp, model 4420, designed by Kurt
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Hans Bergström Table Lamp Model 711 Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp model 711 designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Argus Table Lamp Stefan Bumm Germany 1985
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare table lamp ARGUS designed by the german artist Stefan Bumm in 1985. Tubular painted black
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Table Lamp Design Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, 1960s
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in taranto, IT
Rare table lamp from the 60s, original arredoluce, design by angelo lelii, diffuser in black
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel
Table Lamp in Marble and Brass Produced by AB Stilarmatur in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp. Produced by AB Stilarmatur in Sweden. Please note: This table lamp will be sold
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Chromed Table Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen, 1940s
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare table lamp designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen and manufactured by LYFA, Copenhagen in the 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Aachen, NW
Rare table lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy in the 1970s.
Very fine piece which comes overall
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamp Model B-54 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp model B-54 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Yasha Heifetz Modernist Cerused Oak Abstract Dog Table Lamp USA 1950s
By Yasha Heifetz, Heifetz
Located in Troy, MI
A rare table lamp designed by Yasha Heifetz circa 1950s
Titled "The Puppy"
Abstract form sculpted
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fiberglass, Oak
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamp Model B-142 Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp model B-142 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamp B-102 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp model B-102 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Table Lamp in Brass by Boréns
By Boréns Borås
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare table lamp model 8405 by Boréns, Sweden.
This lamp is made of solid brass and features a
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamp Model B-54 Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp model B-54 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Poul Henningsen Table Lamp Model PH 3½/2 Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp model PH 3½/2 designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
1960s Pair of Table Lamps by Kamenický Šenov, Czechoslovakia
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
Pair of rare table lamps, by Kamenicky Senov, 1960's, in former Czechoslovakia.
Made of chrome
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Murano Milky Glass Round Table Lamp by Alfredo Barbini for Barbini, Italy, 1970s
By Alfredo Barbini, Barbini
Located in Milan, IT
Rare table lamp by Alfredo Barbini for Barbini.
Large Murano glass opaline sphere with a central
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Poul Henningsen Table Lamp Model PH-2/2 Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare table lamp model PH-2/2 ‘The question mark’ designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen Table Lamp Model PH-2/2
The Questions Mark
by Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare table lamp model PH-2/2 ‘The question mark’ designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp Neverrino Series by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi, 1970s.
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Roma, IT
Rare table lamp realized by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi in 1970s.
Belongs to the "Neverrino" series
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamp Model B-54 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp model B-54 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bergboms "B-09" Table Lamp in Brass, 1960s
By Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare table lamp in brass produced by Bergboms during the 1960s.
Signed and in good condition with
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Signed Karl Springer Table Lamp with a Sandblasted Glass Base, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Vienna, AT
An impressive and rare table lamp by Karl Springer in the 1970s. Has a beautiful sandblasted glass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Parchment and Brass Table Lamp from the 1970
s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare table lamp with inlay of dried leaves on the base, shade made of parchment and brass , edited
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,080 Sale Price
40% Off
ASEA leather, glass and steel table lamps, unknown designer, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare table lamps by Swedish designer and produced by ASEA during the 1950s.
Made in steel
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Table Lamp in Brass by CG Hallberg, 1920-1930s
By CG Hallberg
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare table lamp by CG Hallberg 1920-1930s.
Unusual model with a stylish shape. Patinated brass
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
"King" Ceramic Lamp by André Marchal
By André Marchal
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare table lamp by ceramist André Marchal
Vallauris, 1950s
Dimensions provided without shade
No
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Midcentury Table Lamp by Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist for Arabia
By Arabia
Located in Karlstad, SE
Large and rare table lamp designed by Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist, hand-made at Arabia during the 1960s
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Uchiwa style Miranda AB table lamp, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Very rare table lamp produced by Miranda AB in Svedala, Sweden. Designer is unknown.
Big sized
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Table Lamp in Wood, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful and rare table lamp in wood.
This lamp is fabricated in Italy in the 70's.
Very nice
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Swedish Modern Table Lamp in Brass by Boréns
By Boréns Borås
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare table lamp model 8403 by Boréns, Sweden.
This lamp is made of solid brass with details in
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Classic Modernist Double -cone parchment shade lamp by Majestic Lamp Co.
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
rare table lamp made by the Majestic Lamp Company, Amazing design,, Black and white lacquered triangles
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Glass Table Lamp Model 0836 by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1930s
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Rare table lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte.
Sophisticated combination of glass colors and
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950 Oscar Torlasco Lumi Milano Italian Midcentury Design Table Lamp
By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare table lamp Mod.729
designed by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi Milano
Italy, 1950
Polish brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare 573 Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1956
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Paris, FR
Rare table lamp by Gino Sarfatti. Model 573 produced by Arteluce from 1956.
Adjustable spotlight
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Neoclassical Table Lamp with Marble Foot and Egyptian Warrior under the Shade
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very rare table lamp with a brass Egyptian warrior walking on a marble base. The shade, which is
Category
20th Century Dutch Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Table lamp, Svenska Metallverken, decor of lions, Swedish Grace
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare table lamp by Svenska Metallverken, handmade by swedish metal craftsmen. Decor of lions in
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Pewter
Original Vintage Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamp Model B-54, Original Label
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in North Miami, FL
Rare table lamp model B-54 in as-found condition (working perfectly) designed by Hans-Agne
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Studio Tetrarch for Lumenform "Paola" Table Lamp, Italy 1968
By Studio Tetrarch, Lumenform
Located in Naples, IT
Rare table lamp model ''Paola'' produced in Italy in the 1960s by Studio Tetrarch for Lumenform
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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Rare Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rare table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each rare table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. There are 1300 variations of the antique or vintage rare table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 11 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rare table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A rare table lamp, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made rare table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti and Hans-Agne Jakobsson are consistently popular.
How Much is a Rare Table Lamp?
Prices for a rare table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $98,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,898.
Finding the Right Table-lamps for You
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Rare Table Lamp
- 1stDibs 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.
- Do table lamps have to match?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
- How does a table lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
- How 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.
- 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, 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 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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