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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
Fabulous Vintage Ruby Red French Crystal Table Lamp by Saint Louis Manufacture
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in Paris, France
Exceptional and very rare handcut table lamp is in a clear and rich ruby red color double-layered
Category
Late 20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
HELEN DRYDEN 1935 Art Deco Stylized Table Desk Masque Lamp In Chromed Steel
By Helen Dryden, Revere Copper and Brass, Inc.
Located in Miami, FL
Table desk lamp designed by Helen Dryden.
This is a very rare table-desk accent lamp, created in
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
$1,118 Sale Price
30% Off
A POST-MODERN Sculptural TABLE LAMP by NICOLAS DEWAEL, ed. FONDICA, France 1990
By Fondica
Located in PARIS, FR
A very rare and sculptural table lamp, Post-Modern, Shabby-Chic, Memphis, square base and vertical
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Giuseppe Ostuni Table / Wall Lamps Model Ochetta Produced by O-luce in Italy
By Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of table / wall lamps model Ochetta designed by Giuseppe Ostuni. Produced by O-luce in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Bergboms Table Lamps in Brass, Mirrored Glass and silk Shades, 1970
s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Table Lamps in Brass, Mirrored Glass and Original Shades, 1970's
Additional Information
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Space Age Optima Table Lamp by Hans Due for Fog
Mørup, 1970s
By Hans Due
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Fog & Mørup Optima table lamp based on a design by Hans Due from the 70s.
Simple shape and
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Eje Ahlgren Desk Table Lamp "B-075" in Brass Produced by Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s
By Eje Ahlgren, Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century table / desk lamp in brass by Eje Ahlgren produced by Bergboms, 1960s. In
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Oscar Torlasco, Important Brass and Glass Table / Desk Lamp, Prod. Lumi, 1960 Ca
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Firenze, IT
Oscar Torlasco important and rare table / desk lamp
Lumi, Milan Italy, 1960 circa
brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Blue Le Klint Table Lamps "Model 373" by Flemming Agger, 1970s
By Le Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of vintage table lamps in blue lacquered metal designed in the late 1970s by Flemming
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
"Isotta" Glass and Plastic Table Lamp by E. Gentile for Sormani, Italy, 1970s
By Sormani
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Isotta table lamp manufactured by Sormani.
Opaline glass shade and plastic base.
Category
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Art Deco Pink Table Lamp Attrib. to Edgar Brandt, Muller Freres Luneville, 1930
By Edgar Brandt, Muller Frères
Located in Firenze, IT
Monumental rare Art Deco table lamp.
Muller Freres Luneville, France, circa 1920s
attributed
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
$4,131 Sale Price
23% Off
"Pugno" Metal Table Lamp Model 2545 by Richard Carruthers for Fontana Arte, 1970
By Richard Carruthers, Fontana Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Rare "Pugno" table lamp model 2545 by Richard Carruthers for Fontana Arte. Early 1970s piece with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pair Rock Crystal Pink Quartz Gilt Wood Baguès Table Lamps
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
Crystal Stacked And Raised On Gold Leaf Wood Bases, These Are A Rare & Fine Pair Of Table Lamps In The
Category
20th Century Italian Belle Époque Table Lamps
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Tall Stilarmatur Tranås Table Lamp in Teak Wood with Cone Shade, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Stilarmatur Tranås
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare tall table lamp was produced by Tranås Stilarmatur AB in Sweden in the 1960s. The lamp is
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Heavy large Mid Century Modern glass table lamp by Rupert Nikoll Vienna height
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Very rare heavy Mid Century glass table lamp by Rupert Nikoll. Made in Vienna Austria.
Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Pair of GIANT SCULPTURAL Wood TABLE LAMPS, NAKASHIMA NOLL Style, France, 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare pair of large brutalist table lamps sculpted in wood, probably ebony, a beautiful work of
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Ebony
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table / Floor Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table / floor lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Vintergækken Table Desk Lamp in Brass and Glass, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Danish mid century desk / table lamp model "PH 2/2" Vintergækken by Poul Henningsen
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen Early 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
Mid-Century Modern Blackened and Chrome Metal Circular Shade Table or Desk Lamp
By Louis Kalff
Located in Lisse, NL
you, our sharp price for this rare and sizable table lamp even includes perfect packing and also free
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Large Nils Kähler HAK Budded Table Lamp Beige, Danish Mid-Century Ceramic 1960s
By Palshus, Saxbo, Nils Kähler, Herman A. Kähler 1
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare very large table lamp designed by Nils Kähler and made by Herman A. Kähler´s ceramic workshop
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Set of 2 Mid-Century Czech Ussr Glass Table Lamps from Lustry Kamenický, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century table lamps from the Czech manufacturer Lustry Kamenický Šenov from Soviet times
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Set of Two "Pugno" Table Lamps by Richard Carruthers for Fontana Arte, 1970s
By Fontana Arte, Richard Carruthers
Located in Milan, IT
Rare set of two Pugno table lamps model 2545 by Richard Carruthers for Fontana Arte.
Early 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1 of the 2 Large Danisch Ceramic Table Lamps with Custom Silk Lampshade R Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 rare large beige ceramic table lamp with geometric shapes. Sculptural piece, made of
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Three "Scafandro" Table Lamps by Sergio Asti for Candle, Italy, 1970s
By Candle, Sergio Asti
Located in Milan, IT
Rare set of three table lamps model d902 "scafandro" by Sergio Asti for Candle.
Milky glass shade
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass, Rubber
Large 70s brass table lamp by Tonello and Montagna Grillo for High Society Italy
By A. Tonello and A. Montagna Grillo 1, High Society
Located in München, DE
Very rare large 1970s brass table lamp. Design by Tonello and Montagna Grillo for high society
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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 and frosted opaline glass shade
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank J.T. Kalmar Brass Bamboo Table Lamp
Tisch-Überall
, 1940s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar, Haus
Garten, Josef Frank
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Important & rare, early 1940s 'Tisch Überall' table lamp mod. 1092, designed by Josef Frank for
Category
Vintage 1940s Austrian Vienna Secession Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp with Steel Base and Irregular Glass, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern table lamp with steel base and irregular glass, 1970s
Very rare and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$835 Sale Price
20% Off
Axel Salto Table Lamp No. 20658 Stoneware with Oxblood Glaze Denmark Mid-Century
By Axel Salto, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare stoneware table lamp no. 20658 designed by Axel Salto (1889-1961)
The gourd- or calabash
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Stoneware
Pair of Table Lamps by Toni Zuccheri for Mazzega, Murano Ice Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pair of table lamps made in Murano ice glass. This rare and iconic cubic table lamps
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Aluminia Tall Table Lamps by Inge-Lise Koefoed, Danish Ceramic 1960s
By Fog
Mørup, Inge-Lise Koefoed, Royal Copenhagen, Aluminia
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare pair of tall table lamps with decor designed by Inge-Lise Koefoed. The lamps were manufactured
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Rare Rock Crystal Sculpture Light by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Rare large million years old rock crystal sculpture with peaks and mountain cliff.
Antique brass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Hand Carved Art Deco Era Marble Eagle
Alabaster Globe Shade Table Lamp, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
materials, this rare eagle table lamp is a marvelous work of art in the daytime and a stunning and spherical
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
French Art Deco Carved Wood and Frosted Enameled Glass Two-Light Table Lamp
By Loys Lucha
Located in Barntrup, DE
Very unusual and rare Art Deco period table lamp. The base is made of giltwood and has a beautiful
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Wood
French Art Deco Enameled Glass Table Lamp by Maxonade Verrier D
Art, Paris
By Maxonade
Located in Barntrup, DE
An absolutely rare and charming Art Deco table lamp or nightlight by Maxonade Verrier D’Art, Paris
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
A Pair of Fine French Mid-Century Glass and Bronze Table Lamps by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of rare fine French 1950's table lamp by Jean Perzel with a frosted white glass bowl
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Set of Two "Lucilla" Fabric Table Lamps By Gianfranco Frattini for Leuka, 1970s
By Carmellini&tronconi, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milan, IT
Rare pair of Lucilla table lamps by Gianfranco Frattini for Leuka, later produced by Tronconi.
Two
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Isamu Noguchi "1P" Table Desk Akari Lamp by Ozeki
Co. Japan, 1960s
By Ozeki
Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century "1P" table / desk lamp in washi paper and metal base by Isamu Noguchi by
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamps Model B-195 Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of table lamps model B-195 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1930 Bauhaus Table Lamps GOETHE by Christian Dell for Bünte
Remmler
By Christian Dell, Bünte und Remmler
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant and rare pair of 1930 Bauhaus table lamps by Christian Dell for Bünte & Remmler are
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
$3,074 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Elio Martinelli -Foglia- rare transparant red- Martinelli Luce- Italy
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in The Hague, NL
One of the most celebrated creations of Elio Martinelli is the Foglia Lamp, designed in 1969. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic
Pair of Polished Aluminium Space Age / Mid Century Table Lamps from the 1980s
Located in Berlin, DE
This rare pair of Space Age table lamp is build out of aluminium which was polished afterwards.
The
Category
Vintage 1980s American Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Luis Pérez de la Oliva Arc Table Lamp Grin Luz Chrome Marble Green Shade, 1960s
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Lisboa, PT
This rare arc table lamp was designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for Grin Luz in 1960s Spain, and
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
$4,794 Sale Price
20% Off
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamps B-102 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of table lamps model B-102 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1920
s French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Crystal/ Star Form Table Lamps Signed Sabino
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Stunning and Rare Form 5 Light Table Lamps Signed by Sabino Paris. French Art Deco period
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 2 Mid-Century German Acryl and Brass Tripod Table Lamp from Cosack, 1960s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century table lamps from Cosack.
Filigree design with a special combination of materials
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Mid-Century German Acryl and Brass Tripod Table Lamp from Cosack, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century table lamps from Cosack.
Filigree design with a special combination of materials
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table / Wall Lamp Model B-52 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare table / wall lamp model B-52 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
A 20th Century Italian Table Lamp By Carlo Nason For Mazzega, Murano c.1970
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare vintage Italian table lamp made by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Produced in Murano, Venice in
Category
20th Century Italian Other Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Poul Henningsen Early Table Lamp Model PH-3/2 by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early table lamp model PH-3/2 designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Swiss 5703 Cube Table Lamps by E.R. Nele for Temde
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare Space Age table lamps from the renowned manufacturer Temde, based on a design by Eva
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen early table lamp model PH-3/2 by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early table lamp model PH-3/2 designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1990s table lamps with a cast aluminum base with feet made by SOMPEX
By Sompex
Located in München, DE
Pair of very rare 1990s table lamps by Sompex Collection.
They are no longer manufactured by
Category
1990s German Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Table Lamp in Brass
Matte Opaline Glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950’s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Information:
Material: Brass and matte opaline glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare pair of table lamp
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Set of Two "Scafandro" Table Lamps Model D902 by Sergio Asti for Candle, 1970s
By Candle, Sergio Asti
Located in Milan, IT
Rare set of two table lamp model d902 "scafandro" by Sergio Asti for Candle.
Milky glass shade
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Milk Glass, Rubber
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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.
- 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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