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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugend Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Skanninge, SE
A very unusual and rare table lamp. Austrian, Art nouveau early 20th century lampshade.
Green
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
1950s Frederick Weinberg Table Lamp, USA
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare table lamp designed and fabricated by Frederick Weinberg with characteristic steel mesh and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,695 Sale Price
32% Off
Scandinavian Modern Patinated Brass Table Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen, LYFA, 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, Brass
Table Lamps in Brass and Original Le Klint Lamp Shades, 1950
s
By Alf Svensson
Yngve Sandström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamps model B-024
Produced by Bergbom in Sweden
Dimensions (W x D x H): 55 x 55 x 68 cm
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Glass 2228 Table Lamp by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1950-60s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare table lamp mod. 2228 design by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. The design of this model dates
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel, Sheet Metal
Scandinavian Modern Green Table Lamp from Reijmyre, 1971
By Reijmyre Glasbruk
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare table lamp with amazing green color from Reijmyre -1971.
This model is featured in Reijmyre's
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Rare 1940s Table Lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy.
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
A truly elegant and rare table lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, c.1940. Sitting on a
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Swedish Modern Table Lamp in Brass by Boréns Ca 1950s
By Boréns Borås
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare table lamp model 8452 by Boréns, Sweden.
Signed with makers mark.
Condition: Good vintage
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1960s Gaetano Sciolari Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Brass Table Lamp
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rare table lamp designed by Gaetano Sciolari and manufactured by Sciolari Lighting in Rome. It's
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Model "d876" Fyberglass Table Lamp by Sergio Asti for Candle, Italy, 1970s
By Sergio Asti, Candle
Located in Milan, IT
Rare table lamp model d876 by Sergio Asti for Candle.
Black lacquered base and fyberglass shade
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Fiberglass
Table Lamp in Brass and Original Leather Lamp Shade by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1963
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Information:
Material: Brass and original leather lamp shade
Style: Mid century, Scandinavia
Rare table lamp
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamps in Brass
White Metal
Original Lamp Shades by Josef Frank, 1950
s
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
, Scandinavian
Rare table lamps model 2466
Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden
Dimensions (W x D x H): 35.5 x 35.5
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamp by Hans Bergström Model 743
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare table lamp model by Hans Bergström Model 743 by Ateljé Lyktan, Åhus.
The lamp consists of a
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
White and Clear Murano Glass Mushroom 1960s Table Lamp by Vistosi
By Gino Vistosi, Vistosi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare table lamp made from murano glass and burnished metal base. The lamp was produced in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Bergboms table lamp, circa 1960, Sweden
By Bergboms
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare table lamp produced by Bergboms in Sweden circa 1960, made in solid brass with plastic
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
"GE 106" Table Lamp - Christophe Gevers
By Christophe Gevers
Located in Forest, BE
This rare table lamp GE 106 was designed by Christophe Gevers and manufactured in the 70's by Light
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Hight adjustable art deco sviweling banker lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Hight adjustable art deco sviweling banker lamp vienna around 1920s
Rare table lamp
Height from
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950
s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
: Brass, glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare table lamp model B-125
Produced by Hans-Agne
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
“Corno tre sfere” Table Lamp by Gabriella Crespi (1922-2017), Italy
Located in New York, NY
Rare table lamp by Gabriella Crespi composed of horn and three brass spheres (Italian: “Corno tre
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1969 Sabine Charoy Table Lamp "Planétaire"
By Sabine Charoy
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare table lamp model Planetary / Planetary by Sabine Charoy.
The foot of the lamp is conical, it
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Midcentury Table Lamp Model "B-08" by Bergboms
By Bergboms
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare table lamp model "G-08" by Bergboms, Sweden, circa 1950.
The lamp consists of a metal rod
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Harvey Guzzini Adjustable White Stainless Steel Table Lamp 1960s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in amstelveen, NL
A rare table lamp designed in the 60s by Harvey Guzzini for Guzzini, Italy. Chromed metal foot and
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Table Lamp by Unknown Designer, Most Likely Produced in Sweden
Located in Örebro, SE
Cool and rare table lamp in brass, by unknown designer, ca 1930-40s.
Most probably produced in
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Ceramic Table Lamp Rörstrand Sweden, 1900
By Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This rare table lamp was made in the begging in 1900. Made at Rörstrand factory and designed by
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Table Lamp in Brass and Silk Fringes by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950
s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
:
Material: Brass, silk fringes
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Very rare table lamp model B-138
Produced by
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp in Brass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950’s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
: Mid century, Scandinavia
Very rare table lamp model B-99
Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gae Aulenti for Artemide "Pilenio" Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti, Artemide
Located in Naples, IT
Very rare table lamp Mod. 'Pileino' designed by Gae Aulenti for Artemide in the 1970s in Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp Model #5066 by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Table lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
A rare table lamp made in the 1940s for "Taito," Finland
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson table lamp model C 1603 Sweden 1960. Marqued
Located in Paris, FR
Hans-Agne Jakobsson rare table lamp lacquered metal, brass rare model C 1603 " sponge lamp" made
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sonja Katzin Mid-Century Brass and Opaline Glass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A well cast brass table lamp by Sonja Katzin.
Rare table lamp.
Sweden, c1950s made for Asea
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamp in Yellow Glass
Gilt Brass, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very rare table lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and manufactured by Markaryd AB in Sweden
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table lamp Model Meccanica by Michele de Lucchi, circa 1980
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Rare table lamp, model Meccanica, designed by the Italian designer Michele de Lucchi.
The circular
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Déco table lamp. France 1940s. Jacques Adnet. Stiched Leather , Brass.
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Köln, NW
Extremely rare French Art Déco table lamp from the thirties/ forties by Jacques Adnet.
Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Esben Klint Teak Table Lamp for Le Klint, 1950s Denmark
By Le Klint, Esben Klint
Located in Balen, BE
Rare table lamp in teak designed by Esben Klint in 1957 for Le Klint. It has a beautiful wood grain
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak, Paper
Italian Modern Brumbury Table Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Italy 70s
By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare table lamp model Brumbury was designed by Luigi Massoni in the late 60s for Guzzini.
It was
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Paolo Venini and Massimo Pistilli for Venini "Pallotta" Table Lamp, Italy 1960s
By Massimo Pistilli, Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Naples, IT
Rare table lamp, Pallotta model. Designed and made by Studio Venini, circa 1970. This design
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Table Lamp Model 743 by Hans Bergström
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in New York, NY
Rare Table lamp model 743 by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden. Beautifully carved wooden
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Carl Fagerlund, 1960′s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
and glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare table lamp model RD1987
Produced by Orrefors in Sweden
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Crystal and Brass Table Lamp Attr to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy 1950s
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Argelato, BO
A refined and rare table lamp attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. The lamp features a
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Table lamp Modell E1271 by ASEA, Sweden
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in New York, NY
Rare Table lamp Modell E1271 by ASEA, Sweden, from around the 1950s. Star shape perforated details
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Table Lamp in Browned Brass Frame by Poul Henningsen, 1931-1933
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
, Scandinavian
Very rare table lamp model PH 2/2
Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
Dimensions (W x D x H): 20
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Philips Table Lamp Model NX 110 by Louis Kalff, 1950s
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Rare table lamp, Model NX 110, designed by Louis Christiaan Kalff for Philips Eindhoven.
It has
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Green Metal Desk Lamp: A.R. TORINO Italy 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
rare table lamp from the 50s. Made in Italy by Lampada Ministero A.R. TORINO. Thanks to the spherical
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp in Brass
Blue Glass by Vitrika, 1960s
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ultra rare Table Lamp designed and manufactured by Vitrika in Denmark during the 1960s. It features
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$426 Sale Price
44% Off
1950s Table Lamp by Svend Aage Holm-sørensen for ASEA
By ASEA, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in New York, NY
Rare table lamp by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen for ASEA, Sweden. Designed in the 1950s with a teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pierre Forssell Mid-Century Swedish Brass Table Lamp for Skultuna
By Pierre Forsell
Located in London, GB
A rare table lamp executed in brass.
Sweden, c1950s.
By Pierre Forssell for Skultana, made
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Pair of Rock Crystal Lamps
By Sylvain Subervie
Located in New York, NY
Rare table lamps in rock crystal and wrought iron by Sylvain Subervie. The Pagoda shaped lamps are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
$50,000 / set
Rare Mid Century Table Lamp in Goatskin and Wrought Iron 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Table Lamp in Goatskin and Wrought Iron, Congo, 1950s.
This is a very special and rare
Category
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Fratelli Toso Striped Murano Glass Table Lamp, circa 1960, Italy.
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Brussels, BE
.
One E27 bulb.
Dimensions: 44 cm H, 40 cm diameter.
Rare table lamp in good original condition.
All
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Glass Table Lamp by Temde
By Vico Magistretti, Gino Sarfatti, Memphis Milano, Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very rare table lamp from the 1980s.
Exceptional design and an enchanting light
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass, Oak
Set of 2 Marble Table Lamps by Vereinigte Werkstätten Collection
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Wiener Werkstätte, Flos, Artemide, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and rare table lamps from the 1960s.
Wonderful reduced design with a very noble
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Piero Fornasetti Table Lamp Italy 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Munich, DE
A beautiful and rare table lamp designed by the artist Piero Fornasetti from the 1950s. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Rare Spiral Table Lamp by Luc Bernard in White Metal, France 1974
Located in Echt, NL
Ultra rare table lamp in very good original condition.
Designed by French designer Luc Bernard in
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Danish Modern, Model "T3" Table Lamp by Niels Rasmussen Thykier, Made in 1930s
By Niels Rasmussen Thykier
Located in Odense, DK
Rare table lamp by Niels Rasmusen Thykier, model ''T3” Major. Frame and top of brass, fabric in oil
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
“Vivai del Sud” Ceramic Lamp Complete with Raffia Lampshade, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, RM
lampshade.
Made in Italy in the 1970s this is a very rare table lamp produced by Vivai del SUD, a family
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Raffia
Fog
Mørup Functionalist Tri-pod Brass Table Lamp attributed to Josef Frank
By Fog
Mørup
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare table lamp composed of solid patina brass and mounted with an opaline glass sphere
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Extraordinary Table Lamp model 10606 designed by Sabine Charoy, France, 1981
By Sabine Charoy
Located in Voorburg, NL
Very rare Table lamp, model 10606, designed by Sabine Charoy in 1981. The lamp consists of white
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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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.
- 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 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.
- 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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