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Sculptural Travertine Elephant Table Lamp by Fratelli Mannelli
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Münster, DE
Very rare sculptural travertine table lamp made by the Italian manufacturer Fratelli Manelli in the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine

Sculptural Brass Art Table Lamp 1980 s Belgium
By Paul Moerenhout
Located in London, GB
Sculptural Brutalist table lamp designed and manufactured by the abstract artists and sculptor Paul
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

1970s Sculptural Hand-Blown Textured Glass Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful hand blown glass table lamp that perfectly captures the nostalgic aesthetic of the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Brutalist Bronze Sculptural Lamps
By Richard Barr
Located in New York, NY
Modernist bronzed sculptural lamps with a brutalist influence on custom marble bases. Lamps have
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp with Pleated Shade
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A unique vintage ceramic table lamp with a sculptural, Art Deco-inspired base in a soft blush tone
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Abstract, Sculptural Walnut Wood Table Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of abstract, sculptural walnut wood table lamps with brass hardware. Please note color
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco / Mid-Century Sculptural Carved Table Lamp
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / Mid-Century Sculptural Carved Table Lamp This sculptural lamp is absolutely captivating
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Heifetz Sculptural 1950s Oak and Brass Table Lamps
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of sculptural oak and brass table lamps by Yasha Heifetz, circa late 1950s. These examples
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Vintage 1950s North American Table Lamps

Materials

Oak

1970s Sculptural Chrome Table Lamp Sleek Tripod Base
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modern Table Lamp Chrome Plated Tripod Base 35.5 h 14 x 14 Original vintage condition No lamp
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

sculptural brass table lamp from the 1970 s
By Jacques Duval Brasseur
Located in Brooklyn, NY
exceptional large table lamp hand crafted in brass and metal in the 1970's unique piece
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Sculptural Polished Bronze Pineapple Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Small Hollywood Regency sculptural polished bronze pineapple table lamp or Bedside Table Light. Has
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Metal, Bronze

Sculptural Glass Pyramid Table Lamp, French Design 1960s
Located in leucate, FR
Sculptural lamp in the shape of a pyramid. Assembly of glass blocks. Lamp entirely handmade
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Sculptural Giraffe Table Lamp in Cast Bronze - handmade
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
This handcrafted bronze table lamp features an abstract tree trunk column with sculpted leaves and
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2010s South African Expressionist Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Minimalist Sculptural Black Table Lamp, Swiss Design by Baltensweiler
By Rosemarie Rico Baltensweiler
Located in London, GB
A striking minimalist and sculptural counterbalance table lamp attributed to Rico Rosemarie
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Chinoiserie Sculptural Brass Urn Table Lamp attrb. Chapman, 1970s
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
to confidently attribute the piece. Sculptural, highly decorative table lamp with graphic form, high
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Marcello Fantoni sculptural Brutalist Torch Cut Brass Table Lamp
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This table lamp exemplifies Marcello Fantoni’s masterful command of sculptural Brutalist design
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Vintage 1950s Italian Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Mid Century Teak Sculptural Laurel Lamp by Richard Barr 60s Art Paul McCobb
By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr
Located in Peoria, AZ
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! RICHARD BARR TEAK & ENAMEL SCULPTURAL LAMP FOR LAUREL LAMP CO. MINIMALIST
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Giltwood Sculptural "Jeans" Table Lamp by Carlos Villegas
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Single woodcarving table lamp with white gold finish depicting a pair of jeans in exquisite detail
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

Roger Capron Sculptural Carafe Table Lamp France 1955
By Roger Capron
Located in Munich, DE
Very decorative stoneware lamp in the shape of a carafe with the original shade designed by Roger
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Paper

Pair of Petite Sculptural Danish Teak Tables Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This diminutive but substantial pair of teak table lamps features sculptural solid teak bases with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

Pair of Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamps by André Bloch
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of ceramic table lamps by French contemporary artist André Bloch. Each lamp features a
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Sculptural Aluminum Table Lamp, 1950-1960
Located in Paris, FR
A 20th-century vintage sculptural statement lamp of Italian or French origin, circa 1950s-1960s
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Daum Modernist Sculptural Lamp
By Daum
Located in PARIS, FR
Wonderful Daum table lamp in an aubergine coloured crystal. This piece comes with a sur-mesure
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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Pine Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
This handcrafted Swedish table lamp is truly something special. It's more than just a table lamp
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pine

1960s Sculptural Table Desk Lamp Cork and Walnut Laurel Lamp Co
By Laurel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Sculptural Cork and Walnut Table Desk Lamp Brass Base unmarked attributed Laurel Lamp Co 14.5
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Sculptural Wooden Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carved and painted wooden Swedish Art Nouveau ("Jugend") table lamp. Original paintwork in golden
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Modernist Sculptural Teak and Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant ceramic table lamp (Scandinavia, ca 1960s) featuring a central 'orb' with linear pattern
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Opalescent Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern table lamp was realized in Italy, circa 1970. It features a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Sculptural Colorful Bold Lindshammar Turquoise Glass Table Lamp. 1960s.
By Lindshammar Glasbruck, Gunnar Ander
Located in Bromma, SE
Sculptural Colorful Bold Lindshammar Turquoise Glass Table Lamp by Gunnar Ander, produced in Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sculptural California Driftwood 1960s Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A great pair of 1960s California driftwood table lamps with custom walnut bases. Rewired.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut, Driftwood

Flavio Poli Seguso, Sculptural Purple Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Flavio Poli, Angelo Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Flavio Poli Seguso sculptural murano glass table lamp crafted in Italy during the 1970s. This
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Post-Modern style. Sculptural ceramic table lamps, Spain, 1980s
By Cerámicas BONDIA, Hispania CH
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Sculptural ceramic table lamps, Spain, 1980s. Made of ceramic with an abstract shape similar to a
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Opaline Glass, Paint

Unique 1960s Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Shade
By Guido Gambone
Located in Weesp, NL
1960s Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Shade Striking and architectural, this handcrafted
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Silk

Transcendence Table by Ango – Sculptural Handcrafted Table Lamp in Mulberry Fibr
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Transcendence Table by Ango is a sculptural handcrafted table lamp that transforms an innovative
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Organic Material

Female Sculptural Torchère Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural torchère lamp of a woman, made of marble and alabaster.
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Sculptural Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamp, Klein Unica, Denmark
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp, Signed Klein Unica, Denmark, Mid-20th Century Handmade ceramic table
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Gino Vistosi Sculptural Organic Murano Glass Table Lamp 1970s
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This exceptional table lamp was designed by Gino Vistosi for Vetreria Vistosi and executed in hand
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Gwen Table Lamp Contemporary Sculptural LED , Solid Brass
By Ovature Studios
Located in Torslanda, SE
Like the stalactites found on cave ceilings, the Gwen range has a primordial allure. Subtle asymmetric shapes take different forms at every angle, keeping the viewer and the space i...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Lamp by Rougier
By Maison Rougier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Rare sculptural PVC tube cluster table lamps by Rougier. Signed.
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Vintage 1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

PVC

1970 s Mid Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Table Lamps
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of sculptural Mid 20th century Walnut table lamps after Adrian Pearsall with original wiring
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sun Bleached Driftwood Table Lamp
By Robs Johns Gibbons
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular mid century modern twig & branch driftwood table lamp with a fabulous array of
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Clear Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Charles Hollis Jones, Lightolier, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A graceful study in form and light, this mid-century Murano glass table lamp is both sculpture and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Studio Pottery Sculptural Art Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Studio Pottery Sculptural Art Mushroom Table Lamp, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970
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20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

A SCULPTURAL PLASTER TABLE LAMP by LOIC BEUCHET for ATELIER SEDAP, France 1980
By Atelier Sedap
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare spectacular and important sculptural table lamp, figuring a white curtain sculpted in a
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Vintage 1950s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Sculptural Cube Shaped Metal Table Lamp Italian 1960 s
Located in London, GB
Cube shaped sculptural table light constructed in bent steel and zinc plated with original patina
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Moon Gold, Sculptural, Contemporary European Table Lamps
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary monochromatic Margit Wittig table lamp is mounted on a slate base and features
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Slate, Brass

Vintage Italian Sculptural Bronze Table Lamp by Maxime Delo
By Maxime Delo
Located in London, GB
An incredibly beautiful and stylish vintage Italian sculptural bronze table lamp by Maxime Delo
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Nucleo Sormani sculptural marble table lamp, Italy ca. 1971
By Sormani
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Sculptural marble table lamp by Nucleo Sormani, Italy ca. 1971. Architectural well balanced forms
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Acrylic Sculptural Ribbon Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Acrylic sculptural Ribbon lamp.
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Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Midcentury Figural Jester Harlequin Plaster Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern sculptural jester plaster table lamp featuring a reflective metallic gold
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

1950s Sculptural Modern Vintage Desk Table Lamp in Aluminum
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Sculptural Modern Vintage Desk Table Lamp in Aluminum 35 tall x 11 w x 14.5 d Preowned
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Italian Sculptural Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th Century Italian bronze statue of Bachus mounted as a lamp. Measurements: Height of
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

A Sculptural Pivotable "Toscana" Bronze Table Lamp By Quasar
Located in London, GB
A large and substantial Bronze Toscana table lamp by Quasar of the Netherlands. Sculptural in form
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2010s Dutch Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Mosaic Turquoise Gold Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern brutalist style table lamp. This sculptural pyramid form lamp features
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Desk Table Lamp by Luxo
By Luxo, Jac Jacobsen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Diminutive table desk lamp in white by Luxo. Fully adjustable. Designed by Jack Jacobsen. In very
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Brass and Lacquered Metal Table Lamp, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
this table lamp from 1960s Denmark. This stylish lamp is a delightfully unique model, with distinctive
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Sculptural Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic sculptural table lamp available at 1stDibs. A sculptural table lamp — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Find 1295 options for an antique or vintage sculptural table lamp now, or shop our selection of 185 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a sculptural table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each sculptural table lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sculptural table lamp over the years, but those crafted by Laurel Lamp Company, Dumais Made and Modeline Lamp Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sculptural Table Lamp?

Prices for a sculptural table lamp start at $100 and top out at $48,000 with the average selling for $2,200.

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 Sculptural Table Lamp
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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 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 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.