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Rare Murano Glass Table Lamp by Barovier
By Barovier
Located in Chicago, IL
Barovier glass Table lamp in the form of a lantern design. Hollywood Regency, Modern in Design.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Space Age Lightolier Desk Table Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
Adjustable desk table desk lamp made in Japan with rotating shade and goes up and down, in perfect
Category

20th Century Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rare Pair of Articulating Arredoluce Table Lamps
By Arredoluce
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An exceptional pair of Arredoluce table lamps in polished stainless steel and travertine marble
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Steel

Rare Mid-Century Table Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Rare type. - Very nice style of lighting. - From hotel. - Representative. - Marked by label.
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Scandinavian Modern Brass Table Lamp. Sweden, 1940s.
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Ateljé Lyktan, Paavo Tynell, Bergboms, Hans Bergström
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful Scandinavian Modern / Swedish Grace brass table lamp with adjustable shade
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rare Midcentury Table Lamps, 1950
Located in Praha, CZ
- Rare type - Very nice style of lighting.
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Rare Swedish Brass Table Lamp by Boréns, 1940s
By Boréns Borås
Located in Budapest, Budapest
A rare Model 8508 table lamp by Boréns Borås, Sweden, made in the 1940s. This brass lamp features
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of Modernist Table Lamp, circa 1980
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This extraordinary pair of industrial-flair table lamps has a unique design. The rare pieces were
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

ART DECO table lamp Charlotte Perriand JUMO lamp rare work lamp, 1930s
By Maison Jumo
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco table lamp from JUMO - 1930s The table lamp was designed by the French designer Charlotte
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Aluminum

Rare Large Vetri Murano Mushroom Table Lamps, 1970s
By Vetri
Located in Oirlo, LI
This stunning pair of original Murano mushroom table lamps from the 1970s is a rare find. Their
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Rare" HAINZ " Table Lamp - Stickley Era - #W5781
By Max Heinze
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great Antique Heinz Table Lamp. This rare piece is made from Bronze with a Silver cover
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Very Rare Daum Nancy Art Deco Table Lamp
By Daum
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco Daum Freres Nancy table lamp. Colorless smoky pinkish glass, etched ice-mat, with a
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Rare 18th Century Exceptionally Tall Brass Table Lamps
Located in Richmond, London
A pair of exceptionally rare and unusually tall antique brass table lamps from the 18th century
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century European George III Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare ´Millionaire´ Poul Henningsen Table Lamp, Denmark 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
' table lamp by Poul Henningsen (1894-1967). The lamp is rare due to its size and age - 80 cm tall and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Rare Mid Century Teak Sculptural Laurel Lamp by Richard Barr 60s Art Paul McCobb
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! RICHARD BARR TEAK & ENAMEL SCULPTURAL LAMP FOR LAUREL LAMP CO. MINIMALIST
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ingo Maurer very rare Graffunzel Table lamp, 1977
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Renens, CH
"Graffunzel" Table lamp, Friedemann Graff & Ingo Maurer, M Design, 1977. Extremely rare lamp by
Category

Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Design Rare Bauhaus Chrome Table Lamp, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1930s - perfect original condition - New electricity - Adjustable jr.
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Jean Gauthier Rare Art Deco Table Lamp, 1920
By Gauthier
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare French Art Deco table lamp by Jean GAUTHIER (Paris), France, 1920s. Frosted glass shade with
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare blue onyx table lamp signed Starba Basel
By Maria Pergay
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare blue onyx table lamp Signed Great condition
Category

Vintage 1970s European Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Rare Brass and Ceramic Dragon Face Table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare beautiful table lamp with a ceramic dragon head. Total height 50 cm. Brass frame height 29
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Three-Armed Table Lamp, Sweden, 1950s
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1950s. New wire. Measures: Height 45 cm.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Art Deco Table Lamp, Vienna, Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Rare Art Deco table lamp vienna around 1920s. Polished and stove enameled.
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Set Pineapple Lamp and Table Deknudt Loevsky 1970s
Located in Poperinge, BE
A fantastic and exceptionally rare set consisting of an XL pineapple lamp and a matching round
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Granite, Brass

Rare Two Arm Organic Table Lamp, Valinte Oy, 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare two arm table lamp, manufactured by Valinte Oy, 1950s. Marble and brass frame, fabric
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Clive Entwistle rare articulating table lamp USA, c. 1965
By Clive Entwistle
Located in Skokie, IL
Clive Entwistle rare articulating table lamp USA, c. 1965 Dimensions: 41 1/2" h × 33 1/2" w × 6" d
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Wire

Rare BIG Table Lamp by COSACK, Germany, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Berlin, BE
Super rare, very large and heavy table lamp by COSACK, Germany (label under the base). Looks larger
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Postmodern Table Lamp Steel Base Textured Glass
By Italamp
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful & rare table desk lamp, solid steel with a galvanized finish, with solid thick glass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Rare Italian Harvey Guzzini Table Desk Lamp, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare black and white Italian desk lamp by Harvey Guzzini with painted metal, fully adjustable, and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Ercole Barovier Rare Handblown "Pezzato" Table Lamp, 1950s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important hand-blown glass "Pezzato" table lamp with pink and white lattimo tessere by
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Rare Table or Wall Lamp Pokrok, 1970s
By Pokrok
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - space age style - marked by label - adjustable - table or wall - very nice style
Category

Vintage 1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Pair of Lamp Tables by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original pair of Model 2755 vintage lamp tables with adjustable stems, clear and opaline glass tops
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Gordon and Jane Martz Dots Table Lamp
By Gordon Jane Martz
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Gordon and Jane Martz Dots Table Lamp 34" to top of original wood finial.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Rare Wood Lamp / Art Object Table Lamp by the Campana Brothers
By Campana Brothers
Located in New York, NY
'Wood Lamp' is an art object / table lamp by the celebrated Brazilian design duo, Fernando and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

rare venini floor- or table lamp by fulvio bianconi
By Venini
Located in Munich, DE
very rare and elegant venini table lamp by fulvio bianconi. signed with venini label and 3 lines
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Very Rare Midcentury Table Ball Glass Lamp, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Osvětlovací sklo n.p., Valašské Meuiříčí, Meblo
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass, Plastic

Two beautiful rare Mid Century Modern brass table lamps
Located in München, DE
Two beautiful, rare mid-century brass table lamps. A very beautiful 1950s design in good vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Rare Art Deco Bakelite Table Lamp with Dome Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Bakelite Art Deco table lamp with decorative marble design bakelite dome shade. Adjustable
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Rare Pair of Table Lamps
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, pair of table lamps, model '12398', enameled aluminum, brass, Italy
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Rare Pair of Nessen "X" Shaped Table Lamps
By Nessen Lighting
Located in North Miami, FL
up to 60 watts each (120 per lamp). Original electrical and dimmer in fine working condition. Paper
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Very Rare and Exclusive Alfed Müller Table Lamp
By Alfred Müller, AMBA
Located in Munich, DE
Alfred Müller table lamp manufactured by AMBA, circa 1930 in Basel or Switzerland.
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Metal Table Lamp by E.Leitz, 1960s, Germany
By E. Leitz
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This rare metal table lamp was produced by E. Leitz in Germany during the 1960s and reflects the
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

a rare stilux marble and brass table lamp, 1950
By Stilux
Located in Rome, IT
Rare and fine small table lamp in very good original condition. Manufactured by Stilux Milano
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Rare Metal Table Lamp by Reggiani, Italy, 1970s
By Reggiani
Located in Milan, IT
Remarkable table lamp by Reggiani. Revolving semi-circular arms allow the light source to be
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Marbro Murano Glass Millefiori Table Lamp, 1950s-1960s, Double Signed
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare vintage table lamp features multicolored millefiori on jewel-like emerald green background
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Postmoderm Lucite Table Lamp Ikea, Sweden, 1980s
By IKEA
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting. - Rare type. - Blue LED lighting.
Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Rare Mid-Century Folding Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very rare type. - Nice style of lighting.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Rare Glass and Marble Table Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Beautiful Fifties table lamp. Two different glass cilindric shades give a soft light, marble foot
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Rare Midcentury Table Lamp, Space Age, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - nice style of lighting.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Mid-Century Glass Table Lamp, Tabery, 1970s
By Stepan Tabery, Osvětlovací sklo n.p., Valašské Meuiříčí
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type - minor defect on photo, insignificant.
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Set of rare chrome table lamps by Goffredo Reggiani
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in HAARLEM, NL
Striking and sculptural, this rare pair of chrome table lamps by Italian designer Goffredo Reggiani
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Andre Delatte Large Rare Art Deco Table Lamp, 1920
By Andre Delatte
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco Table Lamp by André Delatte (Jarville, Nancy), France, 1920s. This stunning
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Rare Midcentury Table Lamps Rocket, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting - Rare type.
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Greta Von Nessen Double Cone Adjustable Table Lamp
By Nessen Lighting, Greta Von Nessen
Located in Oakland, CA
Double cone table lamp by designer Greta Von Nessen, her her company Nessen Studio, Inc circa 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

RARE Mid-Century Female Portrait Sculptural Chalkware Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare German chalkware table lamp featuring a stylized geometric woman’s silhouette as the base. The
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Hettier-Vincent Rare Art Deco Night / Table Lamp, 1920
By Hettier Vincent, Muller Frères
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Night / Table Lamp by HETTIER-VINCENT, Paris, 1920s. This exquisite and rare French
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen Model E1296 Table Lamp for ASEA Lighting, Sweden 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
venerated designers like Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen and Hans Bergström. This rare ASEA table lamp, model
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Brass Paul Mayen for Habitat Table Lamp
By Paul Mayen
Located in New York, NY
Unusual large brass lamp, designed by Paul Mayen for Habitat. This example is in very good
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The 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, 2023
    The 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2024
    To 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, 2023
    The 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 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    To 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.