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Gordon Martz Speckled Blue Ceramic Lamps
By Gordon Martz
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury ceramic lamps in a blue speckled glaze with walnut necks and original finials
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Vintage Speckled Enamel Table Lamp Adjustable Steel Gear Plug in
By Robert True Ogden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This one-of-a-kind table lamp if crafted with a vintage speckled enamel shade, steel stand and
Category

2010s American Steampunk Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Martz Signed Pottery Ceramic Table Lamp Speckled
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mushroom shape Mid-Century Modern ceramic table lamp.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp, Tan Speckled Glaze
By Gordon Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
, nightstand, end table or desk. Condition — Lamp is in great working order with a newer cord. Socket
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Speckle Glazed Ceramic Lamps
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of finely textured speckle glazed ceramic table lamps with a great looking tall elongated
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gordon Jane Martz Marshall Studios Table Lamp Brown Speckled Original Finial
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Jane Martz
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios ceramic table lamp in a matte brown finely speckled
Category

Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Speckled Blue Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of American mid century classically tailored light blue base color and dark blue speckled
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid Century Speckled Blue Lamps
Pair of Mid Century Speckled Blue Lamps
$2,675 / set
H 32 in W 6 in D 6 in
Bunny Williams Home Small Speckled Lamp (Indigo)
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
The influence of traditional Jun ware can be seen in the midnight blue glaze of our Small Speckled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp — Satin Speckled Pale Blue
By Gordon Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
signed Martz model 105 lamp comes in a matte robin's egg blue glaze with darker flecks and specks of
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Pottery Table Lamps—Satin Speckled White Glaze
By Gordon Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
signed Martz model 105 lamps come in a semi-gloss white glaze with small flecks of red and blue. The
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp — Satin Speckled White Glaze
By Gordon Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
signed Martz model 105 lamp comes in a semi-gloss white glaze with small flecks of red and blue. The
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp — Satin Speckled White Glaze
By Gordon Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
signed Martz model 105 lamp comes in a semi-gloss white glaze with small flecks of red and blue. The lamp
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp — Satin Speckled White Glaze
By Gordon Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
signed Martz model 105 lamp comes in a matte white glaze with incised lines in a horizontal rectangle
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Artisan Table Lamps with Abstract Flowers and Speckled Glaze 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of artisan table lamps, gray speckled glaze with abstract gold flowers on ebonized bases and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Space Age Murano Frosted White Speckled Glass Table Lamp on Marble Base
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A space age Italian Murano glass table lamp. A "drop" form silhouette. Speckled frosted white glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Rare Table Lamp Temptation by Targetti Sankey – 70s Blue Speckled Glass Globe
By Targetti Sankey
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
color, and iconic style will add a touch of vintage elegance to any space. item. table lamp lamp model
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Speckled Blue Glazed Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury classic classical form blue speckled glazed ceramic lamps on satin nickel bases
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Mid-Century Orange Speckled Glazed Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Classic lamps in a speckled orange glaze on satin brass disc bases. Rewired
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A 20th Century Blue Speckled Glaze Art Pottery Lamp
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1960. A mid-twentieth century art pottery vase with blue speckled glaze, now
Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp Pair — Speckled White Glaze with Tea
By Gordon Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
What is it? — A pair of ceramic and teak table lamps (shades not included) from the masters of mid
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Murano Speckled Globe Mouth-Blown Space Age Column Table Lamp
Located in København, DK
Rare vintage Murano space age table lamp. Mouth-blown white globe set on glass column with pattern
Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Speckled Glazed Ceramic Lamps by Gordon Martz
By Gordon Martz
Located in New York, NY
Exceelent pair of tan/brown speckled glazed ceramic lamps with walnut base,neck,top and finials.
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Brass and Black Speckled Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of vintage table lamps with gold and black patterned bodies, brass detailing and hand sewn
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Scandinavian Modern Pair of Johansfors Glasbruk Speckled Glass Lamps, Sweden
By Johansfors Glasbruk
Located in New York, NY
Sleek pair of Scandinavian Modern, Swedish speckled glass lamps made by Johansfors Glasbruk circa
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Unusual Pair of Grey Speckle Glaze Chinese Vases as Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of late nineteenth century vases with grey speckle glaze, now mounted as lamps with French
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1950s French Green Speckled Pottery Lamp with Coordinating Ivory and Rope Shade
Located in Aspen, CO
1950s French green speckled pottery lamp with coordinating ivory and brown rope shade. Strips of
Category

Vintage 1950s European Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Murano Baby Mushroom Lamp in Speckled Swirl Glass Italian 1970s Original
Located in København, DK
Vintage Murano baby mushroom lamp. Mouth-blown in transparent glass with a white speckled pattern
Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Post-Modern Pair of Black White Speckled Ceramic Lamps with Brown Shades
Located in Antwerp, BE
Memphis style pair of ceramic lamps. The brown shades match the patinated brass details on the
Category

Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

David Cressey Table Lamp
By David Cressey
Located in Palm Springs, CA
David Cressey table lamp with speckled matt grey glaze. Ceramic element measures 21” high and 19
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

David Cressey Table Lamp
David Cressey Table Lamp
$1,900
H 23.5 in Dm 19 in
Earthy Glaze Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
An earthy speckle glazed porcelain spherical table lamp. France, 1960s Measures: With the shade
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Earthy Glaze Ceramic Table Lamp
Earthy Glaze Ceramic Table Lamp
$2,558
H 15.95 in Dm 13.78 in
Bitossi Blue Rimini Table Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
often incorporating textured or speckled details. These table lamps are highly sought after by
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Blue Rimini Table Lamp
Bitossi Blue Rimini Table Lamp
$4,200
H 20.48 in Dm 9.85 in
Ceramic Table Lamp by David Cressey
By David Cressey
Located in New York, NY
Large gray ceramic table lamp with speckled design by David Cressey for Lightolier, American 1970's
Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Hand blown Murano glass table lamps
Located in London, GB
A stunning one of a kind pair of handblown Murano gold speckled glass table lamps with amber cubes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hand blown Murano glass table lamps
Hand blown Murano glass table lamps
$5,239 / set
H 26.78 in Dm 7.09 in
Pair Of Italian Blown Glass Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of light pink blown speckled glass table lamps with carved flame finials.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Organic Ceramic Table Lamp by David Cressey
By David Cressey
Located in New York, NY
Organic ceramic table lamp with speckled brown glaze and zig zag, decoration by David Cressey
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of 1950s Ceramic Bottle Table Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1950s table lamps in speckled glaze ceramic, each with single socket on lengthy
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 1950s Ceramic Bottle Table Lamps
Pair of 1950s Ceramic Bottle Table Lamps
$1,100 / set
H 22.45 in Dm 6.3 in
Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps by David Cressey
By David Cressey
Located in New York, NY
Pair of beige ceramic table lamps with speckled design on walnut bases by David Cressey for
Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Pair of Large Ceramic Table Lamps by David Cressey
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large gray ceramic table lamps with speckled design by David Cressey for Lightolier
Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Gordon Jane Martz Floor Lamp with Speckle Glazed Square Mosaic Side Table
By Gordon Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with inlaid brown and cream speckle glazed square ceramic tiles on the table top. The lamp has a newly
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

1950s Italian Murano Venetian Art Glass Blue Table Lamp
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Italian Murano Table Lamp Speckled white blue and gold Unmarked attributed to Venini Italy
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Lucite

Jane Gordon Martz, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Walnut, Marshall Studios, 1960s
By Gordon Jane Martz
Located in South Jordan, UT
A yellow ochre speckled matte glaze table lamp designed by husband and wife duo Jane & Gordon Martz
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Jane Gordon Martz, Large Table Lamp, Ceramic, Walnut, Marshall Studios, 1960s
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Jane Martz
Located in South Jordan, UT
Offered is a large green/yellow ochre speckled matte glaze table lamp designed by husband and wife
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Moderne White Murano Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960's white speckled glass table lamps with ebonized bases. Available at our showroom at
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Large 1960s Off-White French Sandstone Marais Lamp
Located in London, GB
A large off-white and tan speckle glazed sandstone table lamp of bottle-like form, from the
Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Sandstone

Large 1960s Off-White French Sandstone Marais Lamp
Large 1960s Off-White French Sandstone Marais Lamp
$2,721
H 25.01 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Glazed Porcelain Lamps with Brass and Glass
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of vintage table lamps with speckled blue glazed porcelain, brass bases and white milk-glass
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tiny Speckled Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Small pair of round table lamps made of speckled ceramic topped with new shades.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Speckled Millefiori Glass Teardrop Table Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of glass teardrop form table lamps, with multicolored speckled millefiori against an opaque
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Martz Table Lamp with Speckled Mustard Glaze Midcentury
By Gordon Jane Martz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very nice lamp by the famous duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios.
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Speckled Salt Glaze Lamps
Located in Denton, TX
Midcentury speckled salt glaze lamps with brass base in great working order.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Speckled Salt Glaze Lamps
Midcentury Speckled Salt Glaze Lamps
$1,200
H 17 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Bruno Karlsson Speckled Ceramic Table Lamp, Ego Stengods, Sweden, 1960s
By Bruno Karlsson, Ego Stengods
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Bruno Karlsson and produced by Ego Stengods Ateljé in Sweden
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Black Speckle Glazed Ceramic and Lucite Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Black speckle glazed ceramic and stacked Lucite base lamp with polished nickel, rewired. Shade not
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Lucite

Paul Hanson Blue Speckled Glazed, Bronze Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid century classically tailored blue, green, brown speckled glaze porcelain lamps
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp — Satin Speckled White Glaze
By Gordon Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
, nightstand, end table or desk. Condition — Lamp is in great working order - no cracks, chips, etc
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp — Satin Speckled White Glaze
By Gordon Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
signed Martz model 105 lamp comes in a semi-gloss white glaze with small flecks of red and blue. The lamp
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bitossi Lamp, Ceramic, Brown, White, Blue Speckled, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi table lamp, ceramic, brown, white, blue speckles, signed. Large scale table lamp with a raw
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Pair of Seguso Style 23-Karat Speckled Gold Murano Glass Lamps, Italy
By Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous pair of textured Murano glass lamps handblown in clear glass and infused with 23-karat
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Glass and Brass Table Lamp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Table lamp, in glass and brass, 1930s. This gold speckled small glass table lamp is from the
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Glass and Brass Table Lamp
Glass and Brass Table Lamp
$1,450
H 21.46 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
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Speckled Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the speckled table lamp you’re looking for. A speckled table lamp — often made from ceramic, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer speckled table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each speckled table lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made speckled table lamp over the years, but those crafted by Gordon Jane Martz, Gunnar Nylund and Marshall Studios are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Speckled Table Lamp?

Prices for a speckled table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $275 and can go as high as $5,900, while the average can fetch as much as $1,498.

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 Speckled 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.