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Vintage Handmade Shell Lamp with Parchment Shade
Located in New York, NY
- Discovered in Maine, this monumental, handmade lamp is one of the most beautiful examples of the
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Cement

A Pair of Shell Lamps by Tessa Morley
Located in New York, NY
A pair of contemporary shell-work grotto lamps. Covered with oysters, molluscs and coral
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21st Century and Contemporary English Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Contemporary Shell and Lucite Topiary Lamps, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
table lamps feature a white with pink tone shell encrusted round form topiary body with mother of pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Shell Lamps by Tessa Morley
By Tessa Morley
Located in New York, NY
A pair of contemporary shell-work grotto lamps. Covered with oysters, molluscs and coral.
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21st Century and Contemporary British Table Lamps

Materials

Coral

Pair of Sea Shell-Form Table Lamps in Aluminium
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish pair of seashell-form table lamps are very much in the style and quality of pieces
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Late 20th Century Mexican Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Aluminum

WWI Copper Artillery Shell Lamp
Located in New York, NY
WWI Copper Artillery Shell Lamp
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Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Arthur Court Tortoise Shell Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aluminum tortoise shell lamp sculpture.
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Resin Lamp with Nautilus Shell
Located in New York, NY
Resin Lamp with Single Large Nautilus Shell
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

C1920 Carved Cameo Shell Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of c. 1920 carved cameo shell lamps. Truly awesome when lit. They are on carved wood bases
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Early 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Painted Metal Shell Form Lamp
Located in US
Painted Metal Shell Lamp. Measurement Provided Is To Top Of Shade.
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American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Conch Shell Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Conch Shell Lamps in as found VINTAGE condition. This lamps are a GREAT size.
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

PAIR of Plaster Shell Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of beautifully detailed plaster sea shell lamps. Newly wired with silk cord.
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Pair of Oyster Shell Lamps
Located in Southampton, NY
A pair of incrediable oyster shell lamps, all handmade, Stunning, with Reed Shades
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Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Unique Faux-Tortoise-Shell Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unique and ultra-realistic faux tortoise-shell lamp with brass and ebonized wood base - France
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20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Bronze Shell Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of unusual bronze shell lamps with Black shades Circa 1940 Think Arabian nights, Tyrone
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20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Metal Shell Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of metal mid century shell lamps on painted bases. Newly rewired with bronze hardware and
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

A pair of turtle shell and guilded brass table lamps.
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of turtle shell and guilded brass table lamps
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2010s Table Lamps

A Pair of 1970s Shell Encrusted Silver Leafed Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A Pair of 1970s Shell Encrusted Silver Leafed Table Lamps
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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

A Large Rougier Shell Shaped Table Lamp Canada late 1970s
Located in London, GB
A Large Single Rougier Shell Shaped Table Lamp Canada late 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

A Pearlescent Shell Shaped Lamp
By Maison Rougier
Located in Janvry, Essonne
pearlescent acrylic,the two part of the shell hinged,,acrylic half-sphere inside,brass base
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

1960s Bronze Seahorse Table Lamp with Faux Turtle Shell Panels
Located in Fairfax, VA
1960s hand crafted bronze seahorse with torques eyes and faux turtle shell shade. Hexagon lamp
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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Sensational Vintage Shell Encrusted Lamps From Italy C. 1965
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of sensational vintage lamps from Italy c. 1965 encrusted with hand applied shells. Please
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Linen

Cast Brass Shell Floor Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Arthur Court Tortoise Shell Lamp
Located in Treasure Island, CA
According to Arthur Court, only 50 of these were ever made (although I now believe more). Very unique accent light. Priced as pair.
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Pair of Capis Shell Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
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20th Century Table Lamps

Arthur Court Tortoise Shell Lamp
Located in Treasure Island, CA
According to Arthur Court, only 50 of these were ever made. Very unique accent light.
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Pair of Grotto-style Shell Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of white painted grotto-style shell lamps. Bases originally from 1960's with shells added at a
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Glamorous Black and Tortoise Shell Lamps
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Pair of glamorous black lacquer and faux tortoise shell accented lamps. The simple rectangular
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Resin

Pair of modern glass shell lamp
Located in New York, NY
Decorative glass shell lamp
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21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps

A Arthur Court Tortoise Shell Lamp
Located in Portland, OR
Arthur Court Aluminum Tortoise shell lamp. Wonderfully detailed and handsomely cast in the shaper
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Tole Sea Shell Lamps.
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Pair of white Painted tole lamps with sea shells.
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Tôle

A Pair of 1960s Shell Lamps
Located in London, GB
A Pair of 1960s Shell Lamps on Plated Metal Bases
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Marbro Tortoise Shell Lamp, circa 1950
Located in Dallas, TX
Marbro Tortoise shell lamp, circa 1950 Measures: 18” diameter X 27” height.
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Gold

Pair of Ceramic Shell Motif Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Ceramic Shell Motif Lamps by Herman Kleiner of Philadelphia circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Lamps Imbedded with Shells
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Lamps Imbedded with Shells/American 17"H x 7.5"D (overall height 27")
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Pair of Lamps in Glass with Different Kinds of Shells
Located in Brussels, BE
A pair of lamps in glas with different kinds of shells inside and chromed steel details.
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Shell Coral Collection Glass Mounted Lamp
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Seashell and coral Glass Lamp
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Coral

Shell Shape Ceramic Pair of Lamps
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A pair of grey ceramic seashell shape lamps.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Plaster Shell Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Plaster over Porcelain Lamps. Restored,Rewired Shades $300 each additional
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Plaster

Monumental Tortoise Shell Lamp cf Jansen, Dior or Maria Pergay
Located in Biarritz, FR
Monumental tortoiseshell lamp on a golden brass and laquered base. very good condition. Shell
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Pair of Polished Steel Artillery Shell Lamps
Located in New York, NY
of monumental table lamps. The shells have their original serial #'s and are fitted on a wood base
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Brass

Pair of 43" WWII Artillery Shell Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of lamps fashioned from 2 World War II artillery shells. The lamps sit on wooden bases and
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20th Century American Table Lamps

A Pair of glass lamp with shell
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of glass lamp with shell.With a chrome tube inside the glass.
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20th Century French Table Lamps

Pair of Brass Shell Lamps by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Loves Park, IL
A pair of shell form brass lamps by Chapman. Original shades. Brass shows a nicely aged patina.
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Vintage Brass Shell Casing as a Lamp
Located in San Antonio, TX
A vintage brass shell casing mounted as a lamp on a lucite base with a whimsical airplane finial.
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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Two Vetri Murano Striped Shell Lamps (labeled)
Located in East Hampton, NY
Deep chocolate stripes adorn the milky white shell murano lamp. Can be used for reading or ambient
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

A Pair Of Lacquered Blue Shell Lamps
Located in New York, NY
ATL1856 A pair of vintage plaster shell lamps in a deep blue painted finish with nickel fittings
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

1920s Bronze and Green Onyx Candlestick Lamp with Capiz Shell Shade
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a beautiful, 1920s bronze and green onyx candlestick lamp with a stunning tiled capiz
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20th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Onyx, Brass, Bronze

1920s Bronze and Green Onyx Candlestick Lamp with Capiz Shell Shade
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a beautiful, 1920s bronze and green onyx candlestick lamp with a stunning tiled capiz
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20th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Brass, Bronze

PR/ " EXTRA LARGE" AUSTRALIAN TRUMPET SHELL LAMPS
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
AUSTRALIAN TRUMPET SHELLS YACHT MOUNTING
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21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Pair Of Old Tortoise Shell Lamp Bases
Located in Newport Coast, CA
Old tortoise shells mounted onto iron stand and base. Sold as a pair.
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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1960s Rougier Table Lamp with Opaque White Acrylic Shell Form and Brass Base
By Roger Rougier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Mid-Century Modern Rougier shell-shaped table lamp with square base from the 1960s. We are head
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Panton Capiz Shell Pendant
Located in Southampton, NY
Classic capiz shell pendant on three chrome rings.
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Panton Capiz Shell Pendant
Located in Southampton, NY
Classic Verner Panton three-tier capiz shell pendant.
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Cool Cast Aluminum Shell Shaded Desk Lamp
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Go grotto with this QT!
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Seguso Glass Shell Lamp with Silver Leaf Base
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Blue Italian glass shell lamp with silver leaf base. Glass shell made by Seguso. New custom silk
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Silk

Italian Tortoise Shell Glass Lamp On Brass Base
Located in Hudson, NY
Italian tortoise shell glass lamp from the 1950's
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

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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 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 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 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 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
    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 ExpertMarch 22, 2024


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

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

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 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 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 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.