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Swedish Midcentury Table Lamp in Brass, Glass and Leather
By Bohlmarks
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare table lamp in brass, leather, glass and metal, most likely manufactured in Sweden, 1930s
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Rare 1930s Hammered Metal Table Lamp by Andre Arbus and Raymond Subes, signed
By Raymond Subes, André Arbus
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare table lamp by two French design masters. This perfectly proportioned hammered
Category
Vintage 1930s European Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
German Mid-Century Table Lamp, 1940s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp. Probably from Kaiser light up.
A simple and functional design. The large screen
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Space Age Italian Metal Table Lamp from Harveiluce, 1970s
By Harveiluce
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare table lamp by Harveiluce in chrome and yellow
The body is made of metal completely
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970s French Glass Fruit Table Lamp
By Maison Le Dauphin
Located in London, GB
Rare Table Lamp with Glass Fruit Bowl, with one foot in gold metal and black lacquer, topped with a
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Mid century brass table lamp model Clessidra by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 196
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very rare table lamp model Clessidra designed by Angelo Lelli and produced by Arredoluce in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Oscar Torlasco 1960 Italy Rare Space Era Table Lamp With Optical Lenses
By Stilkronen, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Miami, FL
Extremely rare table lamp designed by Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen.
A very original and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Leather Green Kalmar Table Lamp, 1950s, Vienna
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
. 1191 Arnold which was designed and manufactured by Kalmar in Vienna 1950s.
This rare table lamp shows
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Table Lamp Black Barbieri
Marianelli Mid-Century Modern Design Italy 1960/70s
By Barbieri e Marianelli, Tronconi
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare table lamp produced in Italy in the 1960/70s. Barbieri & Marianelli for Tronconi. Structure in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Danish Metal Table Lamp from Frandsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
This Rare table lamp is from the Danish manufacturer Frandsen.
Striking is the size of the
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare
Mont Cenis
by Raak Amsterdam, The Netherlands 1970
s
By RAAK
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This rare table lamp, model 'Mont Cenis' was made by RAAK Amsterdam in the 1970's. It has an
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Michael Andersen Fluted Green Art Deco Table Lamp, 1930s
By Michael Andersen
Son
Located in Esbjerg, DK
applied with a verdigris green glaze to its vertically fluted body. This rare table lamp base was made by
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Barovier Murano Rostrato Glass Table Lamps, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of table lamps in Murano “Rostrato” crystal glass. These incredibly charming and rare
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century
Faux Bamboo
Table Lamp in Sand Cast Brass 1960s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Meer, VAN
exotic.
This rare table lamp comes in a good and original condition - EU wired.
About ORNAMENTUM
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare One of Two Table Lamps by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1955-1956, Italy
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A rare table lamp designed by Max Ingrand and manufactured by Fontana Arte, 1955-1956, Milano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$14,820 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Claude Morin, Signed Blown Glass Table Lamp, France, circa 1970
By Claude Morin
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An exceptional and rare table lamp by renowned French glass artist Claude Morin, created circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of "Elpis" Table Lamps designed by Harvey Guzzini manufactured by Meblo
By Harvey Guzzini, Meblo
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of exceptionally rare table lamps designed by Harvey Guzzini
Category
Vintage 1970s Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Modern Brass and Beech Table Lamp by Hans Bergström, 1940s.
By Hans Bergström
Located in Värmdö, SE
Rare Swedish Modern Brass and Beech Table Lamp by Hans Bergström, 1940s.
Super rare table lamp
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Model D-2045 Cylindrical table lamp with globe for Raak Amsterdam, The Netherlan
By RAAK
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This lovely and rare table lamp was designed for Raak Amsterdam in te 1960's. It consists out of a
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Swiss Space Age Table Lamp by E.R. Nele for Temde, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp by Swiss manufacturer Temde, based on a design by E.R. Nele from the 1960s.
A
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Decorative Mid-Century Italian table lamp, Murano glass, Reggiani/Mazzega style
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Milano, IT
the Spinzi Milano collection of rare table lamps, available through our storefront and website.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
$1,042 Sale Price
20% Off
Table lamp model 9224 Designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare table lamp model 9224 by Finnish designer Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1950s. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pietro Chiesa 0836 Table Lamp Fontana Arte, Italy, 1939
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare table lamp designed by Pietro Chiesa and manufactured by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1933. The
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Sisal and Teak Table Lamp by Temde
By Temde Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar, Ib Fabiansen, Fog
Mørup, Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and very rare table lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The
Category
Vintage 1960s German Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
German Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp from Gecos Cosack
By Gecos
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp by cosack.
Large table lamp in brass with wonderful patina. An imposing and
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Barovier Murano Rostrato Glass and Brass Table Lamps, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
charming and rare table lamps were designed by Barovier
Toso and made in Murano, Italy during the
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Dornstab table lamp by A. Pöll for Kalmar, 1947
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Zaandam, NL
Extremely rare table lamp generally attributed to A. Pöll in the late 1940s for Kalmar Werkstatten
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage French
Rotaflex
Rocket Table Lamp in Chrome
White Plastic
By Heifetz Rotaflex
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Rare table lamp by Rotaflex/Heifetz from France. Rotaflex ARP was founded in the 1950s on
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Hollywood Regency Table Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp by lighting designer Florian Schulz
The design impresses with its simple elegance
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Oscar Torlasco Black
Nickel Table Desk Swivel Lamp, Lumi Milano, Italy, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and rare table lamp from the 1960s, model 729, designed by Oscar Torlasco and produced
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Nickel
Mid-Century Swiss Table Lamp from Temde 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
This is a very rare table lamp from the Swiss manufacturer Temde.
It is both a functional light
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Table Lamp from Belux, 1960s
By Belux
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare desk light from Belux.
The peculiarity of this rare table lamp lies in high flexibility. The
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Sintesi Morsetto Table Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi, 1970s
By Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp from the Sintesi series of the Italian manufacturer Artemide after a design by
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
German Table Lamp by Karl Trabert for Schaco Schanzenbach and Co., 1940s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp by Schanzenbach based on a design by Karl Trabert from the 30s.
The design classic
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Baobab Table Lamp from Iguzzini, 1970s
By iGuzzini
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp from the Italian manufacturer Iguzzini.
The mushroom -shaped lamp screen is made
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Swedish Modern Table Lamp by Erik Tidstrand for NK, Model 29595, 1930s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Erik Tidstrand
Located in Forserum, SE
A striking example of Swedish modern design, this rare table lamp, model 29595, was designed by
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
A RADICAL POST-MODERN Neon TABLE or DESK LAMP by GERALD ABRAMOVITZ, England 1970
By Gerald Abramovitz, Best
Lloyd
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare table lamp, Post-Modernist, Memphis, Kinetic, Radical Design, Minimalist, rectangular base
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Table Lamp in Patinated Brass with Plissé Shade
Located in Tilburg, NL
feet which stand very elegantly on the surface. A wonderful and rare table lamp, which has great use of
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Modernistic Table Lamp by Leroy C. Doane for Miller
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare table lamp designed by Leroy C. Doane for Miller Lamp Company, USA. Originally desinged in
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Mid-Century Danish LamPetit Table Lamp by Bent Gantzel Boysen for Louis Poulsen
By Bent Gantzel-Boysen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp by Louis Poulsen, designed by Bent Gantzel-Boysen from the 60s. A rare collector's
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Italian Sintesi Morsetto Table Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi, 1970s
By Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp from the Sintesi series of the Italian manufacturer Artemide designed by Ernesto
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp in Bronze and Wood, Design Angelo Brotto for Esperia, 1977
By Angelo Brotto, Esperia
Located in taranto, IT
Extremely rare table lamp, original production of esperia, design angelo brotto, year of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Black Buddha Table Lamp with Pastel Glazes by Søholm, Danish 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very rare table lamp made at Søholm in Denmark during the early 1960s. Decorated with pastel blue
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Table Lamp from Temde, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp from the Swiss manufacturer Temde.
A functional light source and at the same time
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Minimalist German Model 6869 Table Lamp, 1960s
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare table lamp from Kaiser Leuchten.
A minimalist design. The flat shape of the umbrella
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Burgundy Metal Desk Lamp: Italian Ministerial Lamp, 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The rare table lamp from the 50s. Made in Italy by Lampada Ministero A.R. TORINO. Thanks to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare and Early Just Andersen Table Lamp, Dessin D8, Disco Metal, Denmark 1920s
By Just Andersen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JUST ANDERSEN - DENMARK 1920s
Large and rare table lamp in patinated disko metal made by
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Hollywood Regency Shell-Shaped Table Lamp by Maison Charles Paris
By Maison Charles
Located in Hannover, DE
and rare table lamp from the French manufacturer Maison Carles. The black granite stone harmonizes
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Granite, Bronze, Brass
German Table Lamp by Karl Trabert for Schaco Schanzenbach
Co.
By Karl Trabert
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp by Schanzenbach after a design by Karl Trabert from the 30s. Here in the rare
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Postmodern German Table Lamp from Hillebrand, 1980s
By Hillebrand
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare table lamp from Hillebrand.
The particularly flat glass shade with the large radius on
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
1960s Achille Castiglioni
Pier Giacomo
Light Ball
Table Lamp
By Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Glendale, CA
wall lamp, this rare table lamp variant is executed in attractively patinated brass and opaline glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Steneby Hemslöjdsförening Sweden, 1940s modernist table lamp Scandinavian design
Located in Forserum, SE
A rare table lamp, model 1646, produced by Steneby Hemslöjdsförening in Dals Långed, Sweden, in the
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile, Bakelite, Beech
Mid-Century Periscopio Clamp Table Lamp by Danilo
Corrado Aroldi for Stilnovo
By Danilo
Corrado Arnoldi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp by Stilnovo according to a design by Danilo & Corrado Aroldi from the 60s.
The
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970s German Süssmuth Leuchten Brown Domed Brown Glass
Brass Table Lamp
By Süssmuth Leuchten
Located in London, England
Leuchten. A rare table lamp made from thick heavy polished glass. The matching glass base has a polished
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century German Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamps from Kaiser Leuchten.
Classic luminaire shape with a central, tulip -shaped foot
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Bill Lam Model LL-130 Fiberglass Table Lamp Isamu Noguchi Mid Century Modern
By Bill Lam, Lam Workshop
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An exceedingly rare table lamp designed by Bill Lam, consisting of three solid walnut legs and a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fiberglass, Walnut
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd "Model B-105" Table Lamp, Sweden, circa 1960
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A striking and rare table lamp, model B105, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson (1919–2009) and edited
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish 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 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 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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