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Italian 70
s White Ceramic Lamp In The Shape Of Pinecone
Located in London, GB
This rare large table lamp made of white glazed ceramic in the shape of pine cone. Italian c.1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Desk Lamp in Brass by Aneta Sweden 1970
By Aneta
Located in Paris, FR
Rare brass table lamp/ desk lamp from the Swedish brand Aneta. The brass cap is bent around a
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,801 / item
RIMA 1940s Cubist Abstract Plaster Musician Lamp, Henry Moore Influenced
By Henry Moore, RIMA
Located in Miami, FL
rare 1940s plaster table lamp by RIMA of New York. The lamp base is an abstract sculpture of a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century /Modern /Deco Lamp after Jean Michel Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very rare design of a Table Lamp in the model . Has all brass frame machined t fit the Satin
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-century modern Green/Grey marble lamp from Yxhult Kolmården, Sweden.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Rare Scandinavian Modern Marble Table Lamp by Yxhult, Sweden, 1960s
A stunning example of
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Original Fratelli Manelli Mid Century Modern Elephant Travertine Lamp c. 1970
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Basel, BS
RARE “Round Travertine Elephant Table Lamp” by Fratelli Mannelli, circa 1965–1975, ITALY, The Large
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Swedish Desk lamp ”B-54” by Hans Agne Jakobosson
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Genarp, SE
Rare desk/table lamp ”B-54” by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, manufactured by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mathieu Matégot Metal and Brass, Desk Lamp, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in LYON, FR
Very rare French table lamp designed by Mathieu Matégot, executed by Atelier-Matégot. A beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$907 Sale Price
60% Off
Wilshire House Beverly Hills Glass Lamp Mid Century Danish Modern 1950s Murano
By Wilshire House
Located in Peoria, AZ
Wildhire House
Hyper-Rare!
Gorgeous Green Glass
Table Lamp
Wilshire House of Beverly Hills
Here
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Blown Glass
$3,575 Sale Price
44% Off
ultra rare carl auböck floor- or table lamp " tischkugellampe"
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Munich, DE
very rare carl auböck floor or big table lamp.
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Lamps Gilt Metal by Pierre Casenove for Fondica, France, 1990s
By Fondica, Pierre Casenove
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare pair of table or bedside lamps in gilt gilding metal, bronze style by Pierre Casenove for
Category
1990s French Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Tiffany Studios by Paul Crist, Twisted Vine Lamp Base, USA Circa 1990s
By Tiffany Studios, Paul Crist Studios
Located in PARIS, FR
Absolutely stunning and rare Tiffany Studios twisted vine table lamp base reproduction by the famed
Category
1990s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Gino Sarfatti model 573 desk lamp Arteluce Italy 1956
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare model 573 desk or table lamp designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair Bronze and Glass Swedish Art Nouveau Style Lamps by Lyktan Bankeryd, 1980s
Located in Värmdö, SE
, 1980s.
Fine and rare pair classical bronze table lamps, depicting a naked woman in a beautiful art
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Single Large Vintage Murano Deco Style Lamp by Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Westport, CT
Rare vintage Murano pear-shaped table lamp with dramatic leaf upheld by bronze fittings, glass
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Lamps Gilt Metal by Nicolas De Waël for Fondica, France, 2000s
By Dewaël, Fondica
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare pair of table or bedside lamps in gilt gilding metal, bronze style by Nicolas De Waël for
Category
Early 2000s French Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Golden glass lamp by Gustav Leek for Flygsfors, Sweden, 1960
By Gustav Leek
Located in Paris, FR
A Rare golden mercury glass table lamp designed by Gustav Leek for Flygsfors Glasbruk in 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Murano Amber Glass Sphere Lamp ‘Primordiale’ by Venini, Italy, 2011 - Signed
By Sandro Chia, Venini
Located in Glasgow, GB
A rare and sculptural table lamp by Venini, the ‘Primordiale’ was handcrafted in Murano in 2011 and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Gold Plate
Space-age lamp by Zero Quattro, blue Murano glass, Italy, 1970
By Zero Quattro
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare zero quattro table lamp designed and produced in the 70s in Murano, Italy. Chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Lamps Black and White MC Maurits Cornelis Escher. Italy, 1980s
By M.C. Escher
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare pair of table or bedside lamps tribute to the artist MC Maurits Cornelis Escher decored black
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Modern Libellula Model Desk Lamp, Harvey Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini, Guzzini
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Midcentury Modern Libellula Model Desk Lamp, Harvey Guzzini, Italy 1970s
Rare vintage table lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
$864 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Of White Ceramic Lamps With Raffia Shade, Italy, 1960s
Located in leucate, FR
Rare pair of table or bedside lamps, ceramic, height 40 cm.
Off-white enamelled ceramic, of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Romantic Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Raffia
1940s Portuguese Art Deco Pyramid Lamp in Chromed Brass and Amber Opaline Glass
Located in Lisboa, PT
This rare Portuguese table lamp from the 1940s is a striking example of Art Deco design, blending
Category
Vintage 1940s Portuguese Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$1,585 Sale Price
20% Off
Wood and Brushed Steel Egg Lamp with Wooden Shade, circa 1970
By Philippe Barbier
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and rare egg table lamp is made of wood and brushed steel with a thin wooden shade
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Massive French ceramic lamp by Roland Zobel, 1960, era Capron, Jouve, Ruelland
By Roland Zobel
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
ceramic lamp by the french ceramist Roland Zobel.
A rare and striking ceramic table lamp created in the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
Large Scale Aldo Londi Studio Ceramic Lamp for Bitossi Imported by Raymor 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Dallas, TX
A striking and rare large-scale ceramic table lamp designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, imported to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
B. Rooke Ceramic Lamp with New Custom Made Lampshade by 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 British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gino Sarfatti Three Shade Mushroom Lamp in Black and Brass - Pair
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare pair of petite mushroom table lamps, designed by Gino Sarfatti. Three domed shades float on
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
M8 Fanal
Lamp By Joseph-André Motte for Huchers-Minvielle, France 1958
By Joseph-André Motte, Les Huchers-Minvielle 1
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This rare M8 table lamp, designed by Joseph-André Motte and produced by Les Huchers Minvielle in
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Stilnovo Desk Lamp Mod. D 4639, Stilnovo, Milan Italy, circa 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Firenze, IT
Rare executive Desk / table lamp mod. D 4639, Stilnovo, Milan Italy, circa 1950s
Patinated brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large B. Rooke Ceramic Lamp, 1960s with Custom Made Silk Lampshade by René Hoube
By Bernard Rooke
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare large ceramic table lamp by Bernard Rooke, England, 1960s. Sculptural piece, made of
Category
Vintage 1960s British Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Custom Billy Haines Lamps from the Ted Graber Estate, circa 1960s
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An exceptional and rare pair of custom table lamps designed by legendary Hollywood decorator
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Antique Fratelli Toso Millefiori Lamp with Handles, Murano circa 1910
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Fratelli Toso Millefiori Lamp with Handles, Murano circa 1910
A rare millefiori murrine
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Brass Art Deco Vintage Opal Glass Lamp Shade Geometric, 1930s, Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
.
On/off switch.
Sophisticated Viennese Art Deco table lamps, rare as a pair, works perfect as
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Finnish Mid Century "A704" Desk Lamp in Metal
Leather by Alvar Aalto, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Finnish desk / table lamp model "A704" by Alvar Aalto produced and stamped by
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Aldo Tura Heron Lamp in Carved Wood, Gilt Bronze, Mother-of-Pearl, Italy 1950s
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Roma, IT
Incredibly rare and elegant heron-shaped table lamp in hand-carved walnut wood, gilt bronze and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze and Marble Figurative Lamp Attributed to Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
’, and a ‘B’ in an urn-shaped cartouche.
Showcasing a rare scene, this exceptional table lamp would
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Islamic Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Lamp Metal and Opaline Glass by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi, Italy, 1970s
By Pia Guidetti Crippa, Lumi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Rare table or floor lamp by the italian designer Pia Guidetti Crippa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Mikado LTE5 Lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy, 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare tall monumental table lamp model LTE5 "Mikado" by the italian modernist designer Luigi Caccia
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Granite, Metal, Chrome
RONSON Art Deco 1920 Polar Bear And Iceberg Desk Lamp In Bronze and Art-Glass
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
A desk lamp designed by Ronson.
This is an extremely rare Ronson desk-table lamp made during the
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Gold Plate
$3,815 Sale Price
30% Off
Stilnovo Adjustable Brass Desk Lamp, Black and Red Diabolo Shade, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare desk/table lamp was produced by Stilnovo in Italy in the mid 1950s.
The striking
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
A French Art Deco Lamp by Edgar Brandt with Waterfall Sabino Shade
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning and very rare French Art Deco table lamp in great condition. Collaboration of the two
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Casper Lamp Murano Glass and Metal by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt, Italy, 1980s
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very rare table, desk or sculpture lamp in blown bubble Murano glass, black band with purple
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Blue Metal and Glass Lamps by Vittorio Balli for Sirrah, Italy, 1970s
By Sirrah
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
rare pair of table or bedside lamps in blue lacquered metal version and opaline sandblasted glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Brass Wood Table Floor Lamp White After Gerald Thurston Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
-tables
took on new importance in this more informal lifestyle.
This lamp has very rare white/cream
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,888 Sale Price
20% Off
Postmodern Desk Lamps in the manner of Memphis Milano, Set of 2
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of two extremely rare Postmodern metal Table Arc Lamps. Exceptional functionality
Category
1990s German Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Metal
$3,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage 1960s Round Marble Finish Lamp with Stepped Perspex Base Mirrored Edges
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
four step perspex base with mirrored finish
A very good looking rare and decorative table lamp, I've
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Rare Midcentury Design Floor or Table Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s
- Germany
- good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Rare Brazilian Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare floor lamp / table lamp produced in Brazil during the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Midcentury Visa Versa Table Lamp by Illums Bolighus, 1950s
By Illums Bolighus
Located in Lejre, DK
Table lamp in patinated iron and new lampshade. Made in Denmark. Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
"Exchange of Cultures, " High Style Art Deco Porcelain Lamp Base w/ Nudes by Robj
By ROBJ
Located in Philadelphia, PA
striking, this porcelain table lamp base depicts the globe surmounted by a tightly composed cluster of nude
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Albano Poli / Poliarte Murano Ice Glass Cube Table Light, 1960s
By Poliarte, Albano Poli
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant and rare cubist Murano ice glass table lamp designed by Albano Poli. A real eyecatcher even
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass, Fabric
Rare Swedish designer floor lamp with table and magazine rack, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful Scandinavian modern floor lamp by unknown designer. Made in Sweden during the 1930s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Stone, Brass, Iron
Very Rare Ceramic Table Lamp Base from Kaiser Leuchten Germany 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic floor lamps were designed in the 1960s.
We have a total of six table lamp bases
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare solid pair of french 1970s table lamps crafted in brass and travertine.
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in København K, 84
This rare solid pair of French 1970s table lamps exemplifies the minimalist elegance and material
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Travertine
Table Lamp / Floor Lamp, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare teak floor lamp / table lamp produced in Denmark during the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood, Teak
Rare 1940s Danish Brass Lamp with Adjustable Design for Table or Floor Use, US P
Located in Lejre, DK
This rare lamp from the 1940s was designed and made in Denmark, crafted from brass. What makes this
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
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 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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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