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Hans Bergström Table Lamp, Model E1149, Brass and Elm, ASEA, Sweden, 1940s
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Hans Bergström in the late 1940s. The lamp is marked at the
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gianni Pinna Sculptural Table Lamp, 1970
By Gianni Pinna
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianni Pinna Sculptural Table Lamps, Carved wood and fabric, Italy, 1970
Gianni Pinna's 1970s rare
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Italian Palio Table Lamp by Perry King, S. Miranda for Arteluce, 1980s
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp from the Italian manufacturer Arteluce.
A draft in postmodern formal language
Category
20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Minimalist Table Lamp from Hala
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp by Hala.
A minimalist design. Hardly to be surpassed in functionality. The lamp
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Space Age Minimalist Table Lamp from Kaiser Idell, 1960s
By Kaiser Idell, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
A very rare table lamp from Kaiser Leuchten.
Special here is the classic simple form of a table
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Ceramic Table Lamp Designed by Bernard Rooke, England, 1960s
By Bernard Rooke
Located in Aachen, NRW
A rare table lamp by Bernard Rooke, England, 1960s. Sculptural piece, made of handmade ceramic
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Table Lamp Designed by Bernard Rooke, England, 1960s
By Bernard Rooke
Located in Aachen, NRW
A rare table lamp by Bernard Rooke, England, 1960s. Sculptural piece, made of handmade ceramic
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1980s Gaetano Pesce Style Modern Metal, Resin and Plastic Italian Table Lamp
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rare table lamp designed and manufactured in Italy and inspired by works of Gaetano Pesce. It's
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Bruno Karlsson Gradient Glaze Stoneware Table Lamp, Ego Stengods, Sweden, 1960s
By Ego Stengods, Bruno Karlsson
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Bruno Karlsson and produced by Ego Stengods Ateljé in Sweden
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware, Fabric
Vintage Danish Glass Pharmacy Table Lamp by Sidse Werner for Holmegaard
By Sidse Werner
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp from the Danish manufacturer Holmegaard after a design by Sidse Werner from the
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Italian Virgo Table Lamp by Ilalia Gibertini for Nemo, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare table lamp from the Italian manufacturer Nemo after a design by Ilaria Gibertini from the
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Postmodern Virgo Table Lamp by Ilalia Gibertini for Nemo, Italy, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare table lamp from the Italian manufacturer Nemo after a design by Ilaria Gibertini from the
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp, Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1940s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful, rare table lamp by Hans Bergström, made from brass. Curvesome design with three shades
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Carlo Scarpa Bell-Flower Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Barovier, Italy 1940
By Barovier, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
rare table lamp was designed by Carlo Scarpa and produced in Italy by Barovier during the early 1940s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp Sintesi Morsetto by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide 1970s
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Padova, IT
Very rare Table lamp Sintesi Morsetto designed by Ernesto Gismondi and produced by Artemide 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Minimalist Table Lamp from Hala, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp from Hala.
A minimalist design. Hard to beat in terms of functionality. The lamp
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Chrome Table Lamp by Florian Schulz Germany 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hannover, DE
Here you have the opportunity to purchase a very rare table lamp by Florian Schulz. The lamp is of
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$2,858 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century German Minimalist Space Age Table Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamps from Kaiser Leuchten.
The light head consists of a chrome cylinder that is
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Table Lamp from Temde, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp from the Swiss manufacturer Temde.
A functional light source and an impressive
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Bertil Brisborg Two Arm Brass Table Lamp, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, Late 1940s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Bertil Brisborg
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare table lamp was designed by Swedish designer Bertil Brisborg in the late 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Ml Glass Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for M-Design, Germany, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp of the well -known luminous designer ingo maurer from the late 1960s.
a classic
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Adjustable Bell Table Lamp in Murano Glass and Brass by Barovier, Italy 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
standards, and uses a single E14 bulb.
An incredibly elegant and rare table lamp, perfect to complement a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Nylund Mustard Yellow
Chamotte
Table Lamp, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand in Sweden in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware, Fabric
Gjlla Giani for Nucleo Sormani ‘Radar’ Table Lamp
By Nucleo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
This rare table lamp is designed by the Italian architect Gjlla Giani for the Nucleo Division of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
MidCentury Space Age Model Saturno Table Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff, 1960s
By Kazuo Motozawa
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp version of the Saturno von Staff according to a design by the Japanese designer
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Kai Krebs Textured Brown Earthenware Table Lamp, Tungelsta, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Kai Krebs and produced in his pottery in Tungelsta, Sweden, in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Earthenware, Fabric
Falkenbergs Belysning Table Lamp in Glass, Rosewood, Sweden, 1950s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was produced by Falkenbergs Belysning in Sweden in the 1950s.
The base is
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Blown Glass, Reeded Glass, Wood
Erik Tidstrand Brass Table Lamp, Linen Shade, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1927
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Erik Tidstrand, Loro Piana
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Erik Tidstrand in 1927 and produced as model 26550 by Nordiska
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Piano Lamp / Table Lamp, made by Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
By Kaiser
Located in Schwerin, MV
Extremely rare table lamp / piano lamp from the 1960s by the well-known lighting company Kaiser
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Space Age Boomerang Table Lamp by Luis Pérez De La Oliva for Phase
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp from the renowned luminaire manufacturer Chamfer to a design by Luis Pérez de la
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Table Lamp Adjustable Black Design Itali 60s
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant and rare table lamp in brass and black enamelled glass. Brass base, black enamel glass neck
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Quatre Couleurs Table Lamp from Rosenthal
s Studio Line by Bjørn Wiinblad, 1960s
By Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Hamburg, DE
This rare table lamp Quatre Couleur from Rosenthal's Studio Line product line is from the 1960s and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf
$727 Sale Price
30% Off
Carl Fagerlund Table Lamp in Brass and Glass, Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors in Sweden during the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
MidCentury Italian Periscopio Clamp Table Lamp by Danilo
Corrado Aroldi, 1960s
By Danilo
Corrado Arnoldi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp from Stilnovo according to a design by Danilo & Corrado Aroldi from the 1960s. Here
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Gunnar Nylund Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, Model 669, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand in Sweden during the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Mid-Century FA2 Table Clamp Lamp by Peter Nelson, England, 1960s
By Peter Nelson
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp from Architectural Lighting according to a design by the well -known industrial
Category
20th Century British Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Table Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp from the Italian manufacturer Ecolight/Valenti based on a design by Gaetano
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Otto Schulz Attributed Table Lamp in Birch, Brass and Linen, Sweden, 1940s
By Boet, Loro Piana, Otto Schulz
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was produced in Sweden in the 1940s and is attributed to Otto Schulz’s designs
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1970s Red Ceramic and Opaline Glass Table Lamp by Massive, Belgium
By Massive Lighting
Located in Herentals, BE
A vibrant and rare table lamp designed and produced by Massive Belgium in the 1970s. This piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
Axella Organic Modern Table Lamp in Earth-Toned Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
By Axella Stentøj
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was produced by Axella Stentøj in Denmark in the late 1960s. The lamp is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware, Fabric
Art Deco Swiss Quick 1500 Swivel Table Lamp by Alfred Müller for Amba, 1930s
By AMBA, Alfred Müller, AMBA
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp from the swiss manufacturer amba based on a design by alfred müller from the 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Josef Schott Table Lamp in Blue Glass, Smålandshyttans Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s
By Smålandshyttan, Josef Schott
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Josef Schott in the 1960s and produced by Smålandshyttans
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Art Glass
Postmodern Vintage Table Lamp from Artimeta, 1980s
By Artimeta
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp from Artimeta in black, white and chrome.
An elegant design with a minimalist foot
Category
20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950s Val St Lambert Ruby Red
Clear Cut Glass Crystal Table Lamp Signed 21/100
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in London, England
A rare table lamp, manufactured in Belgium by Val Saint Lambert during the 1950s, featuring hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Gianni Pinna Sculptural Table Lamps, 1970, Set of 2
By Gianni Pinna
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Pinna's 1970s rare table lamps, carved from Padouk wood, draws clear inspiration from the abstract and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gunnar Borg Green and Teal Striped Ceramic Table Lamp, Sweden, 1960s
By Gunnar Borg
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Gunnar Borg and produced in the 1960s by his own ceramic
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Fabric
Vintage Italian Melon Shaped Globe Lamp (circa 1960s)
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian melon-shaped globe lamp (circa 1960s). An absolute charmer, this rare table lamp is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
$954 Sale Price
30% Off
Large
Faux Bamboo
Table Lamp in Brass and Resin 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Meer, VAN
lamp.
This rare table lamp features a wonderful design with a faux bamboo stem in patinated brass, a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Organic Elisabeth Loholt Three Legged Ceramic Table Lamp, Denmark, 1960s
By Elisabeth Loholt
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare table lamp was designed by Elisabeth Loholt and produced by her workshop, Loholt
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Mid-Century Minimalist Space Age German Table Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare table lamp from Emperor shine.
The peculiarity of this table lamp is the minimalist
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Italian Model Gli Table Lamp by Marco Zotta for Eleusi, 1980s
By Marco Zotta
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp from the Italian manufacturer Eleusi based on a design by Marco Zotta from the 80s
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Italian Model Gli Table Lamp by Marco Zotta for Eleusi, 1980s
By Marco Zotta
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp from the Italian manufacturer Eleusi based on a design by Marco Zotta from the 80s
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Mid-Century Model B 114 Table Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson.
The design impresses with its simplicity. The diffuser is
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lampe Bicolore Murano Mazzega, Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful, large and rare table lamp designed and produced by murano mazzega in the 1970s in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Swiss Table Lamp from Temde, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
This is a rare table lamp from the Swiss manufacturer Temde.
It is both a functional light source
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Hans Bergström Oak Table Lamp, Model 762, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden 1960s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare table lamp was designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Ateljé Lyktan in
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Rare 1960
s Newlamp "Light Sculpture" Table Lamp
By New Lamp
Located in Alhambra, CA
Presenting an incredibly rare mid-century find! Kinetic light sculpture lamp by Newlamp, and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
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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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