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Camafeo lamp Vielleuse
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Camafeo lamp Vielleuse cameo technique on carved snail Lamp with a carved woman Neoclassical style
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Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Modern Desk Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
A modern version of a desk lamp. Much in the style of Karl Springer from this era. This lamp has a
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

“Nautilus” Tiffany Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Studios, New York ‘Nautilus’ desk lamp with a nautilus shell suspended within a decorated
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Italian Sardonyx Cameo Lamp
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique sardonyx cameo carved shell of a rural Italian town scene, now mounted as a table lamp.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair of Starfish Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
real, how charming! Petite in size, these lamps would fit great on any side table. The base is
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Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair Large Nautical Design Accent Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning & Unusual Resin with Sea Shell Applied Table Lamps
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20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Resin, Shell

Illuminating Tortoise Shell on Metal Base by Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Illuminating tortoise shell mounted on a black bronze and steel base designed by Karl Springer
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Pair of Large Seashell Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Seashell lamps incorporating antique elements of silvered bronze and antique carved wood. The
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Enrique Garcel Lamps
By Enrique Garcel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Enrique Garcel Lamps, Colombia, circa 1980s. They are constructed of tessellated shell
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Vintage 1980s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Whimsical Artisan Made Butterfly Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A unique and decorative lamp depicting a tortoise shell butterfly on a custom silver plate base
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiffany Studios "Nautilus" Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" table lamp with a silver bronze lined nautilus shade
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios "Nautilus" Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York “Nautilus” table lamp with a silver-lined nautilus shade suspended
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tortoise Lamp on Gilt Mount, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Turtle shell lamp on gilt metal base France, 1940s Would fit well in an eclectic Art Deco or
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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Backlit Hand-Carved Turtle Shell in Metal Base by Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Illuminating white turtle shell with hand-carved peacock and Chinese iconography mounted on a steel
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Curtis Jere Midcentury Sea Urchin Lamp
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Hastings, GB
Curtis Jere Sea Urchin table lamp, circa 1960s-1970s A fantastic composition of naturalistic
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Mid-20th Century Central American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Shell, Wood

A huge "sea snail" lamp - French folk art - 1950s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
large sea shells as a central element. "sea shell" lamps were popular during this period and were
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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

A huge "sea snail" lamp - French folk art - 1950s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
large sea shells as a central element. "sea shell" lamps were popular during this period and were
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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair of Maitland-Smith Lamps and Centrepiece, circa 1970-1980
By Maitland Smith
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
The silvered brass table lamps and centre piece mounted with seashells, starfish and nautilus pearl
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Vintage 1970s North American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sea-Form Lamp by Produit and Perry, 1970s
Located in Denton, TX
The grotto style shade was handcrafted with real shells by the late Jose Produit who came up with
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20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

American Art Nouveau "Gudebrod" Nautilus Desk Lamp by, Tiffany Studios
By Louis Gudebrod, Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
” desk lamp designed by, Louis Gudebrod and produced exclusively by Tiffany studios of depicting a
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Bronze

Cast Aluminum Tortoise ShellTable Lamp Sculpture by Arthur Court
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast aluminium tortise shell back lit table lamp by Arthur Court.
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

A set of Three horny backed tortoiseshells mounted as lights
Located in NYC, NY
Very unique and beautiful set of three tortoisehells recently mounted on bronze bases. Impressive size.
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Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Art Nouveau Veilleuse Formed as Fisher Girl
Located in Montreal, QC
Gilt and patinated bronze figure of girl catching a fish, under a seashell forming shade upheld by seagrasses, raised by marble base on serpentine gilt feet; forming a veilleuse.
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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Beautiful Shell Table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful shell table lamp.
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Nautilus Shell Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of coastal style Nautilus shell table lamps. Made of plaster, detailed with ridged lines and
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Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Tessellated Coconut Shell Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Tessellated coconut shell table lamp Offered for sale is a vintage tapered column form
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Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Coconut

1960s French Brass Metal Nautilus Shell Table Lamp with Shade
By Maison Charles
Located in Wichita, KS
French brass metal nautilus shell table lamp Maison Charles Black shade with gold interior is
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Brass

VIntage Italian Mangani Firenze Porcelain Shell Table Lamp with Shade
By Mangani Firenze
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Italian Mangani Firenze Porcelain Shell Table Lamp with Shade Offered for sale is a
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Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Wire

Yasha Heifetz Ceramic Nautilus Shell Table Lamps
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nautilus Shell Table Lamps, crafted in the 1950s. Designed and manufactured in the United States by Yasha
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen, Oak

Arthur Court Style Clam Shell Table Lamps, a Pair
By Arthur Court
Located in Miami, FL
Arthur Court Style Clam Shell Table Lamps, a Pair offered for sale is a pair of fine quality
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Vintage 1980s North American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Pair of Plaster White Scallop Seashell Shell Table Lamps Newly Wired
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of plaster vintage seashell scallop shell table lamps. These have been newly wired, all
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Unique Sea Shell Table Lamp
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual table lamp in made in detailed brass works and has two large shells to the left and
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20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair Palm Beach Plaster Shell Table Lamps Serge Roche Style Newly Wired
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of large plaster shell table lamps. These have been freshly lacquered in a soft, satin
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Pair Palm Beach Plaster Shell Table Lamps Serge Roche Style Newly Wired
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of large plaster shell table lamps. These have been freshly lacquered in a soft, satin
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Max Ingrand Glass and Brass Shell Table Lamps for Fontana Arte, circa 1960
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Glendale, CA
Max Ingrand glass and brass shell table lamps for Fontana Arte, circa 1960. Executed in opaline
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Turtle Shell Table Lamp with Lucite Base and Custom Shade
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern turtle shell table lamp with lucite base and custom shade. Offered for sale
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970’s Ceramic Shell Table Lamp
Located in Hastings, GB
Beautiful ceramic table lamp, in the form of a clam shell, off white glaze on a black glaze base
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Shells Table Lamp, Italian Manufacture, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Shells Lamp is an elegant lamp realized in the 1970s Made in Italy. Very beautiful decorative
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Painted Pearl Nautilus Shell Table Lamp
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
1950s English hand painted chinoiserie double shell pearl nautilus table lamp. Top shell light is
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Naples, IT
Tortoiseshell table lamp with brass base, circa 1970s, highly decorative, in the Maison Jansen
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Andre Cazenave Shell Table Lamp by Atelier A
By Andre Cazenave
Located in Highland, IN
This uncommon table lamp by Andre Cazenave is in the form of a shell.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass

Faux Tortoise-Shell Table Lamp with Chrome Base
Located in Astoria, NY
A contemporary table lamp in faux tortoise-shell with a chrome base, and a silk shade.
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Shell Table Lamp in Brass and Fabric, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
"Shell Lamp" table lamp, in the shape of a shell, original from the 70s Brass structure with
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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Maitland-Smith Pair of Vintage Coconut Shell Table Lamps
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style mid century pair of table lamps handcrafted with wrapped twine and a mosaic
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Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Table Lamps

Materials

Coconut

Antique Jugendstil Nautilus Shell Table Lamp with Fluit Playing Boy Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautiful table lamp on a marble base. This is the type of applied arts that really
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Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Spelter

Hollywood Regency Style Pair of Pearl in Oyster Shell Table Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
A Hollywood Regency style pair of "Pearl in Oyster Shell" table lamps. The shells are
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Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Pair of Plaster Seashell Shell Table Lamps by Sirmos Newly Restored
By Sirmos
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage plaster seashell table lamps by Sirmos. These have been professionally wired
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Andre Cazenave Fiberglass Shell Table Lamp for Atelier A France Vintage, 1970s
By Andre Cazenave, Atelier A
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
The glow emitted by this hand casted fiberglass shell is warm and cozy. Shell open and close on
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass

Space Age Mid-Century Modern Italian White Murano Glass Shell Table Lamp 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Mid-Century Modern table lamp with the top in Murano glass and base in mat black metal base.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brass Tortoise / Turtle Shell Lamp
By C Chapman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large patinated brass tortoise / turtle shell table lamp by Chapman.
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Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Capiz Shell and Copper Lamps
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of elegant vintage capiz shell table lamps with copper and wooden base. Perfect working
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

1960s Wrought Iron Shell and Coral Lamps, Pair
By Molla
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 1960s white wrought iron shell table lamps. Matte-white painted finish. Glass diffusers
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Capiz and Bamboo Rattan Lotus Ball Table Lamp Light Made by Rausch Germany 1960s
By Verner Panton, Rausch
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Huge and rare capiz shell table lamp from the 1960s. The light of the lamps brings a great
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Shell Encrusted Table Lamps
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Handcrafted natural shell encrusted table lamps.
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20th Century American Other Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Tall Mutual Sunset Lamp Co. Faux Tortoise Shell Oil Drop Table Lamp. Circa 1960
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Mutual Sunset Lamp Co. Tortoise Shell Oil Drop Lacquer Finish Desk Lamp. Featuring a slim
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Shell Encrusted Table Lamps
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
These unique, handmade and one of a kind table lamps will offer a splash to any room. The lamps are
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20th Century American Other Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair of Large Shell Encrusted Table Lamps
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a dramatic pair of large lamps encrusted with a variety of shells representing different
Category

20th Century American Other Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

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Shell Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of shell table lamps is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique shell table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, shell and brass. There are 415 antique and vintage shell table lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 20 modern editions to choose from as well. Shell table lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco shell table lamps are consistently popular styles. Not every interior allows for large shell table lamps, so small shell table lamps measuring 3 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made shell table lamps over the years, but those made by Roger Rougier, Tiffany Studios and Willy Daro are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Shell Table Lamps?

Prices for shell table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, shell table lamps begin at $244 and can go as high as $27,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,954.

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 Shell Table Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Using a lampshade as a guide, line up a row of pre-drilled capiz shells until you reach the desired length. String them together by using a fishing line and finish by tying the strands onto the lamp shade. Alternatively, shop a selection of capiz shell items on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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.