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Louis Weisdorf
Multi-Lite
Table Lamp in Black and Brass
By Gubi, Louis Weisdorf
Located in Glendale, CA
sculptural and geometrical table lamp is comprised of two painted metal shades that can be rotated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
1940s French Art Deco Dainty Table Lamps Painted Mahogany
By Maison Charles
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Lamps
French Style Art Deco table lamps painted sculptural mahogany circa 1940s.
Painted Mahogany
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Mid-Century Modern Drip Flambe Ceramic Table Lamps Haeger 1950s
By Royal Haeger, Haeger
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
veritable online sources, making a positive attribution possible.
Sculptural Mid Century Modern table lamps
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Fruitwood
Vintage Large Oxblood Red Ceramic Table Lamp with Tassel Relief
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage large, sculptural Ethan Allen table lamp features urn shaped ceramic body with a relief
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Mid-Century Modern Blue Green Textured Glaze Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
.
Sculptural Mid Century Modern table lamps, distinguished with elegant form, high quality craftsmanship, and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Minosse
Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Linea GB, Italy 1960s
By Linea Gb Milano, Carlo Nason
Located in Hellouw, NL
Carlo Nason’s Minosse table lamp for Linea GB embodies the designer’s talent for transforming
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Stunning Modern Pair of Marble
Stainless Steel Cube Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning pair of sculptural modern table lamps having stacked square white marble cubes with
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Contemporary, Brutalist Modern, Tree Branch Table Lamps, Silver Bronze, 21st C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
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Pair of sculptural modern Brutalist tree branch table lamps that are anchored by elegant marble bases
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Birgitte Due Madsen , Jonas Trampedach Moby 1 and 2 White For Karakter
By Birgitte Due Madsen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sculptural table lamp. Filled with intriguing contrasts, it balances a soft and comforting light with a
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic, Rubber
Tommaso Barbi Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps with Brass Detailing, 1970
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Cheyenne, WY
This elegant pair of table lamps by Italian designer Tommaso Barbi features an ivory-colored
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,856 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Large Decorative Table Lamps with Handmade Silk-Lined Shades
Located in Worcester, GB
table lamps with sculptural plaster bases, each of lobed ovoid form and raised on tripod legs. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Table Lamps
Materials
Silk, Plaster
Spanish Yellow Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s, New Retro Liberty London Lampshade
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Vintage sculptural yellow Spanish ceramic table lamp from Manises, Valencia, Spain circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Bohemian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Birgitte Due Madsen , Jonas Trampedach Moby 1 and 2 White For Karakter
By Birgitte Due Madsen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
extraordinarily sculptural table lamp. Filled with intriguing contrasts, it balances a soft and comforting light
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic, Rubber
Pair Sunset Cosco Large Burnt Orange Urn Table Lamps, 1940s-1950s
By Sunset Cosco Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
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Sculptural Mid Century Modern urn table lamps with Chinoiserie style influence, distinguished with elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Birgitte Due Madsen , Jonas Trampedach Moby 1 and 2 White For Karakter
By Birgitte Due Madsen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
extraordinarily sculptural table lamp. Filled with intriguing contrasts, it balances a soft and comforting light
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic, Rubber
Birgitte Due Madsen , Jonas Trampedach, 2015 Moby 1 White For Karakter
By Birgitte Due Madsen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
sculptural table lamp. Filled with intriguing contrasts, it balances a soft and comforting light with a
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic, Rubber
Moby 1 by Birgitte Due Madsen
Jonas Trampedach. 2015
By Jonas Trampedach, Birgitte Due Madsen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Moby 1 by Birgitte Due Madsen & Jonas Trampedach. 2015
Moby is an extraordinarily sculptural table
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic
Moby 1 by Birgitte Due Madsen
Jonas Trampedach. 2015
By Jonas Trampedach, Birgitte Due Madsen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Moby 1 by Birgitte Due Madsen & Jonas Trampedach. 2015
Moby is an extraordinarily sculptural table
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic
Pair of Travertine Table Lamps by Studio CE. VA Milan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970. Sculptural and carved travertine table lamps, with chrome finish circular bases and beige linen
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Space Age Table Lamp by Flavio Poli , Murano Glass. Italy 1970s.
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Flavio Poli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bold and sculptural Space Age table lamp by Flavio Poli from Italy, circa 1970s. The design
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Jasba "Cortina" Crackle-Glaze Ceramic Table Lamp, 1950s
By Jasba Keramik
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Commanding in scale and sculptural presence, this exceptional table lamp has been meticulously
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian mid century brutalist table lamp, copper and rattan, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
A sculptural, handcrafted Scandinavian brutalist table lamp, constructed from partially melted
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Chinoiserie Ginger Jar Urn Table Lamp Enameled Birds Scrolls Japan 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
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Sculptural Chinoiserie urn table lamp, with elegant form, high quality craftsmanship, and statement piece
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modernist Smoked Glass Globe Table Lamps with Black Sphere Accents
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
This refined pair of modernist table lamps features sculptural smoked-glass globes balanced atop
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Goffredo Reggiani "Egg" Table Lamp for Reggiani Illuminazione, Italy ca 1960s
By Goffredo Reggiani, Reggiani
Located in Utrecht, NL
Venetian tradition. The organic and sculptural shape of this table lamp also reflects the era’s fascination
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brutalist Textured Resin and Chrome Table Lamps, Mid Century
Located in Oceanside, US
Sculptural Brutalist-style set of table lamps featuring a heavily textured base in dark resin/stone
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Travertine Table Lamp Attributed to Fratelli Mannelli, Italy
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Weesp, NL
40 cm (29.5 in. x 15.7 in.)
A striking and sculptural mid-century modern table lamp attributed to
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Brass and Wood Table Lamp with Rotating Arm for Lyfa, Denmark 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in Utrecht, NL
minimalist, sculptural pieces including this table lamp.
This lamp stands firmly in Danish design lineage
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century James Mont Style Bronze Chinese-inspired Table Lamp
By James Mont
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century sculptural fusion bronze table lamp features a classic Western candle stick design with
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$1,350 Sale Price
40% Off
Large Hand-Carved Wooden Fruit Trophy Table Lamp, Italy or France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sculptural hand-carved wooden table lamp with an abundant fruit trophy motif. Italian or French
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Fontana Arte Scintilla Sommatoria sculptural lighting Livio Castiglioni
By Livio Castiglioni, Fontana Arte
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Sculptural hanging light designed by Livio Castiglioni in 1972. Produced by Fontana Arte.
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Handmade “Roots” Table Lamp by F+M FOS, Oxidized Gold Ring, Greece
By FOS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking hand-crafted sculptural table/desk lamp from the celebrated Greek lighting studio F+M
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Gold Leaf
Brown-Glazed Stoneware Table Lamp by Bruno Karlsson for Ego Stengods, 1960s
By Ego Stengods, Bruno Karlsson
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautifully sculptural stoneware table lamp by Bruno Karlsson, produced by the Swedish ceramics
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Stainless Steel Table Lamp by Edera Radici for Sagim – Italy, 1970
By Sagim, Italy, Edera Radici
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive sculptural ‘Avant Garde” table lamp in very good condition.
Designed by Edera Radici in
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Uno Kristiansson, Table Lamps, Turned Solid Pine, Luxus, Sweden, 1970s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in High Point, NC
A sculptural solid pine table lamp. Designed by Uno Kristiansson, for Luxus, Sweden, 1970s. Labeled
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
Artisan Pair of Large Amber Faceted Murano Glass Table Lamps 2024
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
. These make a dramatic pair of bedside lamps or a chic and sculptural stand alone table lamp. Alternate
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Les Prismatiques Zig Zag Table Lamp in Solid Lucite 1970s (Signed)
By Les Prismatiques
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Zig Zag Table Lamp in clear solid lucite by Les Prismatiques, American 1970's (signed
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of French Fondica Golden Bronze 90’s Table Lamps
By Stephane Galerneau, Fondica
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated pair of golden bronze lamps with twisted coral column bodies. The sculptural French
Category
1990s French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Heifetz Weinberg styled Mid Century Iron Fish Styled Table Lamp
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A welded black iron sculptural body table lamp having a fish bone motif sitting on a wood base with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Space Age. Scultpural murano and steel table/floor lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Venini
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Sculptural table/floor lamp made of hand-blown Murano glass in the style of Venini, 1970s. Formed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
A Pair of Table Lamps, Turned Solid Pine, Tranås Stilarmatur Sweden, 1970s
By AB Stilarmatur Tranås
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of sculptural, solid pine table lamps made by Stilarmatur in Tranås Sweden. The body of the
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Pine
Urn Table Lamp, White Craquelure Glaze in Style of Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage elegant table lamp features sculptural urn-shaped ceramic or porcelain body with eggshell
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Erik Höglund, Sizable Table Lamp, Turned Pine, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in High Point, NC
A sculptural and organic table lamp. Designed and produced by Erik Höglund. Labeled. Sweden, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
Yasha Heifetz Free-Form Oak and Brass Table Lamps, Pair
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This pair of Yasha Heifetz designed table lamps feature sculptural oak forms enveloping their
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,932 Sale Price / set
31% Off
Large Amber Glass Table Lamp by Gustav Leek for Orrefors, 1960s
By Gustav Leek, Orrefors
Located in Grythyttan, SE
sculptural, this mid-century modern table lamp with brass features was designed by Gustav Leek for Orrefors
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rustic Black Forest Style Fallow Deer Antler Table Lamp, circa 1950s
By Black Forest
Located in Glasgow, GB
A striking example of mid-century Black Forest craftsmanship, this sculptural vintage antler table
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
$820 Sale Price
50% Off
Table Lamp Cubosfera by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria, Glass
By Fidenza Vetraria, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Italian Lighting - Table Lamp - Sculptural Light - Cubosfera by Alessandro Mendini
Born
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
$3,825 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Design Table Lamp Model 1911 in Stained Wood, Markslöjd, Sweden 1980s
By Markslöjd
Located in Helsinki, FI
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern table lamp model 1911 by Markslöjd, Sweden, made in the second half
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Chinoiserie Large Bronze Electrified Oil Urn Table Lamp, Dragons
Flowers Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
glass chimney.
Sculptural, rare Chinoiserie urn table lamp with strong Victorian style influence
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Laurel Mid Century Modernist Chocolate Brown Ceramic
Brass Table Lamp
By Laurel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern/Modernist Chocolate Brown Sculptural Ceramic & Brass Table Lamp by
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Holmegaard Dark Green Sculptural Tablelamp by Michael Bang 1970s
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large danish mid-century sculptural hand-blown glass lamp designed by Michael Bang made by
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Speer Vintage Tall American Empire Crystal and Bronze Torch Table Lamp
By Speer
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Tall, sculptural vintage Speer table lamp features elongated crystal glass body with graphic
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Organic Modern Studio Pottery Table Lamp, Sgraffito and Lizards Decor, 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Unique, sculptural studio pottery table lamp is hand-thrown and decorated with whimsical abstract
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
1960s Marcello Fantoni Patinated Steel Table Lamp with Grey Drum Shade
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Hand-Forged, Sculptural, Patinated Steel Table Lamp, executed by Marcello Fantoni in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Wire
Chinoiserie Raspberry Red Ginger Jar Urn Table Lamp on Carved Wood Base
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
not only on tables, but also on shelves or fireplace mantels.
Sculptural Chinoiserie urn table lamp
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Mid-Century Modern Articulating Table Lamps by Aneta Sweden
By Aneta
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural and articulating brass table lamps by Aneta of
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Marble Table Lamp attrb. to T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By Hansen Lighting Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
monolith measures 3.46" by 3.46" by 8.5" tall.
Sculptural Modernist table lamp, with elegant form, high
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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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