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Pair of Danish "Orient" Table Lamps in Gold by Jo Hammerborg for Fog
Morup
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog and Morup
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of rare, gold-plated E7188 "Orient" table lamps by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup.
From
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Plate
Rare Collector
s French Art Deco Nightlight by the Maison Desny
By La Maison Desny
Located in PARIS, FR
in its creation. It comes with its original blue leather box.
Bibliographie : Lampes et bougeoirs
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Rare Light Object
Asteroide
by Ettore Sottsass, 1968
By Design Centre, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare light object by Ettore Sottsass
One side pink, translucent on the other
Black-lacquered
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Set of Two Lucite Obelisk Table Lamps by Sandro Petti for Maison Jansen France
By Sandro Petti, Maison Jansen
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two extremely rare Mid-Century Modern lucite table lamps in shape of an Obelisk. Designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Kähler Le Klint Tall Table Lamps Brown with Cane Danish Midcentury 1960s
By Le Klint, Kähler, Esben Klint
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare pair of table lamps from the Danish pottery Kähler (HAK) made for Le Klint. The lampshades are
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Pair of Charles Hollis Jones Table Lamps in Lucite and Nickel, Signed and Dated
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and rare pair of table lamps designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in 1973 as
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Danish Sisal and Teak Floor or Table Lamp by Ib Fabiansen for Fog and Morup
By J.T. Kalmar, Ib Fabiansen, Fog
Mørup, Temde Leuchten, Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and very rare table or floor lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Raffia, Teak
Pure Art Deco Desk / Table Lamp, Glass Shade On A Gilt Bronze Base Signed Degue
By David Gueron Degue
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderfully handcrafted 1920/1930 table or desk lamp for the perfect ambiance.
This rare and finer
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Rare 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Copper and Bronze Lampe Bouillotte
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Called a "lampe bouillotte" in French, this late eighteenth century Louis XVI period lamp was
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Copper
1970s XXL Space Age Rocket table lamp by Göran Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan Ahus
By Göran Pehrson, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in München, DE
Very rare 1970s XXL Rocket table lamp by Göran Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan Ahus. Made in Sweden
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Moder Mid Century Rare Leather "ZIP" Light by Sigmar Willnauer
Located in Pasadena, TX
1994 for Naos, this table lamp features a base made of Florentine leather with a zipper running from
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Wood
$521 Sale Price
25% Off
A Rare Tear Drop Vaseline Glass Shade with Peacock Feather Motifs
Located in London, GB
A Rare Tear Drop Vaseline Glass Shade with Peacock Feather Motifs and Green-White Tint
Diameter for
Category
20th Century British Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Uranium Glass
Rare Japanese Fishing Floating Glass Ball with Iron Frame
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and very rare Japanese fishing blown glass ball with special iron frame, freshly rewired
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
$700 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculptural Lamp by Rougier
By Maison Rougier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Rare sculptural PVC tube cluster table lamps by Rougier. Signed.
Category
Vintage 1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
PVC
Rare Midcentury Desklight Tablelamp Model 6886 President for Kaiser 60s Germany
By Kaiser
Located in Halle, DE
A Rare and beautiful Midcentury Desklight Tablelamp Model 6886 for Kaiser 1960s Germany.
Designed
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern German Space Age Rare Red Giant Bulb by Ingo Maurer 1960s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Giant Bulb Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for M-Design.
A Giant Bulb based
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
A Rare Tear Drop Vaseline Glass Shade with Stylized Peacock Feather Motifs
Located in London, GB
A Rare Tear Drop Vaseline Glass Shade with Stylized Peacock Feather Motifs
Diameter for gallery or
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20th Century British Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Uranium Glass
A Rare Vaseline Arts
Crafts Shade with Peacock Feather Motif
Bulbous Design
Located in London, GB
A Rare Vaseline Arts and Crafts Shade with Peacock Feather Motif and Bulbous Design
Diameter for
Category
20th Century British Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Uranium Glass
Rare Edward Wormley Lamp Table by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Highland, IN
This table lamp by Edward Wormley is an exceedingly rare variation on the model 5410 by Dunbar. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Halogen Desk lamp 1980s Dutch
By Dijkstra
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice rare Halogen table lamp ,in White . adjustable in Height .
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Rare "Fish" night light in Porcelain by Manufacture Nationale de Sevres
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very rare night lamp in porcelain showing a fish.
Around 1930's
Signed with stamp of Manufacture
Category
Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
red MAZDA desk lamp , 1980s
By Mazda
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
red MAZDA table lamp
This rare, original table lamp from the well-known MAZDA company impresses
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$383 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Golden Brass 2344 Model Design Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1950
By Max Ingrand
Located in taranto, IT
very rare gloden brass "2344" table lamp, designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, about
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Rare Tear Drop Vaseline Glass Shade with an Alternating Teardrop Motif Design
Located in London, GB
A Rare Tear Drop Vaseline Glass Shade with an Alternating Teardrop Motif Design
Diameter for
Category
20th Century British Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Uranium Glass
Midcentury Cloisonné Lamp by Wilshire House
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A rare midcentury Chinese cloisonné table lamp made of a long neck bronze vase decorated with a
Category
20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Quartz and Metal Iluminating Sculpture by Marc D
Haenens
By Marc D
haenens
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare quartz and silvered metal Brutalist style illuminating sculpture by Marc D'Haenens. Signed
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Quartz
Lamp from Sciolari for Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Majestic and rare Sciolari table lamp for Lightolier dating from 1970. Composed of more than 35
Category
Vintage 1970s Bahamian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
1970s Vallauris "Snowman" Ceramic Lamp
By Vallauris
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare "Snowman" ceramic table lamp made in Vallauris
The light is located in the head.
Perfect for
Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Piano Lamp, Leclaire&Schäfer - Germany
By Leclaire
Schäfer
Located in Schwerin, MV
A design classic from the 1960s and 70s: An extremely rare model of a table lamp/piano lamp by
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair Rare Russel Wright Ceramic Nude Form on Spun Aluminum Base
By Russel Wright
Located in New York, NY
Pair Russel Wright ceramic nude table lamps. The ceramic body is mounted on its original spun
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
pair of large Stiffel brass lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rare pair of american table lamps in brass with their original shades
base height 60cm square
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,200 / set
Large Scale Lamp by Otto Kolb
By Otto Kolb
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An exceptionally rare table or desk lamp by Otto Kolb, dating to circa 1960. This distinctive piece
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Palshus Lamp by Per Linnemann, Denmark 60s
By Per Linnemann-Schmidt
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Danish Palshus table lamp by Per Linnemann Schmidt. Palshus produces work that uses chamotte
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Christian Dell Two-Armed Bauhaus Desk Light 6660 for Kaiser Idell 1930s
By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell
Located in Munich, DE
Spectacular, extra large two-armed Bauhaus / Modernist table lamp or desk light. Model 6660
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
RARE HARRODS LONDON ENGLISH READING LAMP STAND SIDE TABLE WiTH LAMP
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
A rare and beautifully crafted Harrods London reading lamp stand side table
Category
20th Century British Floor Lamps
Materials
Walnut
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Rare Pair of 1970s Blue
Clear Murano Ice Glass Lights
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
you wish.
Perfect as bedside table or nightstand lamps as well as for the ceiling or wall.
The lights
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
607 lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milano, IT
The rare *Model 607* table lamp, designed by **Gino Sarfatti** for **Arteluce** in 1971, is a
Category
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Vittorio Zecchin Iridato Sofosiati Candelabra Lamp
By Vittorio Zecchin, MVM Cappelin
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A stunning and rare candelabra-style table lamp crafted in 1927 by Vittorio Zecchin for MVM
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Rare Table Lamps Model No. 2022 Designer Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Rare Lampade Da tavolo Modello No. 2022 Designer Max Ingrand per Fontana Arte
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Kingo Keramik lamps Denmark 1970
By Kingo Keramik
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare pair of Kingo Keramik tables lamps Denmark 1970
Nice vintage condition rewired
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$4,083 / set
Early Rare Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculptures, Model 41S Globes, Bamboo Base
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rare model was marketed in early Bonniers publications as the 41S; the shade model would become known
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Papercord
Italian Desk Lamp, 1950s, Patinated Nickel
By O-Luce, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Italian desk or table lamp from the 1950s. Dark patinated nickeled brass hardware with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Nickel
1 of 16 Carlo Nason for Mazzega Rare 1970s Blue
Clear Murano Ice Glass Lights
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega, Mazzega
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
as bedside table or nightstand lamps as well as for the ceiling or wall.
The lights measure 20 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Michael and Frances Higgins Glass Lamp
By Michael and Frances Higgins, Higgins Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Michael and Frances Higgins glass slag table lamp. Rare and seldom seen example of this Lamp! In
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Oak, Slag Glass
Desk lamp "Shu" or "Elmo" by Joe Colombo
By Joe Colombo
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This very rare table or desk lamp was designed by Joe Colombo in 1971 and manufactured by Forma
Category
Antique 1670s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Lamp
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A chic and rare mid-century modern table lamp in wrought iron, in the style of Glenn of California
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
$780 Sale Price
55% Off
Rare in the Style of Jacques Duval-Brasseur Sculpture and Clock, 1970s, Italy
By Jacques Duval Brasseur
Located in Vis, NL
Rare, in the style of Jacques Duval Brasseur detailed brass and agate sculpture and table clock
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Agate, Bronze
Minimalist Modern Art Glass Lamp, Kerlux - Nuutajärvi, Finland, 1990s
By Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare art glass table lamp attributed to Oiva Toikka, one of Finland’s most celebrated art glass
Category
1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Italian Paulo Gucci Frosted Resin Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your interior with the sculptural elegance of this rare pair of vintage table lamps designed
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
"Bubbles" Lamp by Jaime Hayon for Bosa
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare Bubbles table lamp in glossy copper ceramic designed by Jaime Hayon for Bosa.
The bubbles
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Sculptural Bernard Rooke Ceramic Lamp, British Studio Pottery
By Bernard Rooke
Located in Oceanside, US
A rare and sculptural ceramic table lamp by British artist Bernard Rooke, dating to the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Faux Bamboo Lamp in Brass, France, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare brass table lamp imitating bamboo. Rattan lampshade. Superb design product made in
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of monumental brutalist lamps by Richard Barr
By Richard Barr
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of rare, monumental brutalist style table lamps by Richard Barr for Laurel. Patinated and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Chrome and Glass Ball Lamp by Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Rare chrome and glass table lamp by Jere, signed, and dated 1971. The lamp is triangular in form
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
1950
s Stitched leather lamp By Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare stitched leather and oak table lamp by Jacques Adnet
Double light
No shade included
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Materials
Leather, Oak
Italian Desk Lamp Silga by Stilux Milano, Italy 60s
By Stilux
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare desk or table lamp model Silga by Stilux Milano.
Made in the late 60s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Unique pair of Large Scheurich Ceramic Lamps with New Custom Lampshades
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare pair of 2 ceramic table lamps by Scheurich Ceramics, Germany 1970s. Sculptural piece, made
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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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