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Mid-Century Modern Big Swirl Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
. This Murano glass swirl table lamp glass sphere is white and clear mottled Murano glass made in early
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Small Vintage Swirl Table Lamp in Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Takes one standard E14 light bulb (not included). Total length of the cable is 170cm. For US/Canadian customers converter from E14 to E12 will be added to the package, also the plug ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Swirl Pattern Table Lamp
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Utterly unique table lamp with custom lampshade. Protruding swirl pattern throughout, along with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Swirl Pattern Table Lamp
Mid Century Swirl Pattern Table Lamp
$1,290
H 34 in W 12 in D 14 in
Mushroom table lamp, murano Swirl Glass 1970
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
This Is and original Swirl Murano Glass lamp from 1970. Handmade in Murano by Venetia "Vetri Murano
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Fine Murano Swirled Candy Cane Table Lamp
Located in Papaikou, HI
beautiful table lamp. Shade is not original, and is available for the price of shipping if desired.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swirled Black and White Murano Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Price does not include shade.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Swirl lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
SOLD AS A PAIR / $2,600 PAIR + Texture and color mix to create a chic pair of lamps + Ceramic
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Acrylic

Pair of Swirl lamps
Pair of Swirl lamps
$2,600 / set
H 38 in
Swirl Mushroom Table Lamp in Murano Glass by Venini
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Paolo Venini
Located in Lugano, TI
Splendid swirl Murano glass table lamp. Made of hand blown cased glass. Original label “Vetri
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Swirled Murano Glass Egg Lamp
Located in New York, NY
table lamp.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Swirled Murano Glass Egg Lamp
Swirled Murano Glass Egg Lamp
$4,800
H 25 in Dm 14 in
Pair of Swirled Glass Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Wonderful pair of vintage lamps with original glass finials, circa 1940, Beautiful proportions, re
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Swirled Glass Lamps
Pair of Swirled Glass Lamps
$1,800 / set
H 32 in Dm 8 in
Pair of 1950s Spectacular Swirl Solid Gold Bronze Table Lamps
Located in Paris, ile de france
Pair of 1950s swirl solid gold bronze table lamps with an old patina. shade are not included
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Set of Italian Table Lamps in Swirled Glass / Probably Murano
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Italian table lamps in swirly handblown glass, probably Murano. marked Italoinmport and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano 1970s Mushroom Swirled Art Glass XL Size Four-Light Table Lamp
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
A fine Italian 1970s XL size swirled mushroom Murano glass table lamp, in very good condition. This
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swirled White Murano Glass Table Lamp by Vetri Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Murano 5
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Lamps are from 1970s in original unused condition. Original functioning wiring, cable and thumb
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Swirl Glass Table Lamps by Helena Tynell for Glashutte Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Paavo Tynell, Helena Tynell
Located in Vienna, AT
Swirl glass table lamps by Helena Tynell for Glashutte Limburg, Germany 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps with Swirled Cream/Gray/Lavender
By Reagan Hayes
Located in Lakeville, CT
Stunning pair of contemporary lamps in rich, subdued tones of with a marbleized effect. Thick
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite, Ceramic

Vetri Murano Swirl Glass Mushroom Lamps, Pair
By Murano 5
Located in Chicago, IL
Fantastic pair of swirl glass mushroom shaped lamps by Vetri Murano. Shallow glass shades with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Vetri Murano Swirl Glass Mushroom Lamps, Pair
Vetri Murano Swirl Glass Mushroom Lamps, Pair
$4,200 / set
H 15.5 in Dm 18 in
Murano Mushroom Table Lamp by Gino Vistosi with Clear Glass Swirl, Midcentury
By Murano 5
Located in Madison, WI
Murano mushroom table lamp by Gino Vistosi with clear glass swirl. Midcentury. Mounted on acrylic
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Acrylic

Multicolored Swirled Murano Lamps by Fratelli Toso
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Little Rock, AR
Matched pair of vintage Murano color-infused table lamps. Famous pattern from the early 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Swirling Glass Table Lamp Designed by Monica Backström for Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda, Monica Backström
Located in Tilburg, NL
Vintage swirling glass tape lamp designed by Monica Backström for Kosta Boda glass, Sweden. The
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Lamps of Multicolored Swirls
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Little Rock, AR
seen as lamps. Magnificent MULTICOLORED, imposing presence, iconic design - a matched pair is rarely
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Swirled Glaze Lamp
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Chicago, IL
Medium size Marshall Studios swirled glaze table lamp with teak accents. Lovely green, cream, tan
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Pair of 1960s Belgian Table Lamps with Brass Base Glass Shades with Swirl Stripe
Located in London, GB
Super cool pair of Mid-Century Modern glass shade lamps with swirled brown pattern on white
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Mid-20th Century Italian Swirled Glass Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of mid-20th century Italian swirled glass lamps New wiring.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Pair of White and Silver Swirled Murano Lamps
By Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Allentown, PA
Beautiful pair of Italian Murano glass white and silver swirled lamps. Measure: The height of the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

A Pair of 1970 s Swirled Murano Egg Lamp
Located in Valley Village, CA
A unique pair of 1970's off-white swirled Murano glass egg shaped lamp.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

A Pair of 1970
s Swirled Murano Egg Lamp
A Pair of 1970
s Swirled Murano Egg Lamp
$3,000 / set
H 17.5 in D 11.5 in
Peacock Blue Vintage Italian Lamps with White Ribbon Swirls
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Little Rock, AR
A stylish pair of vintage Italian lamps in PEACOCK BLUE with a swirling ribbon of white. They are
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Pair of Bronze Murano Glass Lamps with Ribbon Swirl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Little Rock, AR
A stylish pair of teardrops in bronze with a swirling ribbon of white. We show these with double
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Matched Pair of Swirled Ruby Red Vintage Murano Lamps
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Little Rock, AR
diagonal pattern, mounted on a two-stepped Lucite base. The lamps are 24 inches from table top to socket
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Matched Pair of Swirled Vintage Murano Lamps in Clear
Located in Little Rock, AR
Vintage Murano lamps, heavily ribbed in a diagonal pattern, mounted on a double base of Lucite
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Italian Yellow and White Swirl Glazed Pottery Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-20th century Italian yellow and white swirl glazed pottery lamp new wiring.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Monumental Black Swirl Design Ceramic Lamp with Lucite Base and Finial
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A great 1970s heavy black glossy modernist swirl design lamp on substantial Lucite base with a
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Lamps in Chartreuse with Ribbon Swirl
Located in Little Rock, AR
These vintage Murano glass lamps are CHARTREUSE with a ribbon of WHITE swirling up and around. We
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Elegant Pair of Seguso Swirled Opal and Gold Dotted Murano Lamps
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Fantastic pair of Murano glass lamps designed and handblown by Italian master Seguso. Beautiful
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Lamps in Lemon Honey with Ribbon Swirl
By Vintage Italian Glass
Located in Little Rock, AR
These whimsical Italian glass lamps are LEMON HONEY in color with a ribbon of white swirling up and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pink and White Swirl Art Glass Lamp by Studio Ahus, Sweden, 1985
By Studio Ahus, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This is a spectacular example of the Lyktan glass in swirls of pink, white and clear and with an
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Paul Kedelv for Swedish Flygsfors Midcentury Red Swirl Art Glass Lamp, 1950s
By Flygfors Glass, Paul Kedelv
Located in Borås, SE
Elegant glass table lamp. Design by Swedish Flygsfors' by Paul Kedelv. Signed "Flygsfors". Fully
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Murano Swirl Glass Desk Lamp by Venini Vetreria / Italy, 1960s, Gorgeous Piece
By Paolo Venini
Located in Firenze, FI
Murano glass desk lamp by Vetreria Venini. Approx. 1960/1970s. Made in Italy, Murano (VE
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Italian Vintage Brass Swirl Vases Mounted as Custom Lamps, circa 1950
Located in Houston, TX
and see them first! A pair of vintage Italian brass swirl vases now mounted as lamps circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

XL 1960s Milky White Swirled Murano Glass by Vetro Artistico
By Vetro Artistico 1
Located in Miami, FL
white, swirled design. The lamp emits a warm and diffused glow when it is turned on.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Painted Carved Wood Table Lamps, American, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Painted carved wood table lamps, swirled and scrolled forms, United States 1960s. Measures: Height
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Painted Carved Wood Table Lamps, American, 1960s
Pair of Painted Carved Wood Table Lamps, American, 1960s
$1,800 / set
H 23.25 in W 6.5 in D 5 in
Tall Filigrana Glass Table Lamp by Venini, Italian, 1940s
By Venini
Located in Hoboken, NJ
White and red swirl filigrana glass table lamp, of elongated vase form on circular bronze base, by
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of 1950 s Delicate Pink Satin Glass Table Lamps.
Located in Austin, TX
Pair, 1950's, Hollywood Regency Style, delicate pink, satin glass table lamps with swirling gold
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tall Dark Blue Filigrana Glass Table Lamp by Venini, Italian, 1940s
By Venini
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Dark blue swirl filigrana glass table lamp, the glass on circular bronze base, by Venini, Murano
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Glass

Vintage Murano White Spiral Pattern Glass Table Lamps by Vetri, Italy 1970s
By Gambaro Poggi
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
A 1970s Murano glass table lamp designed by Gambaro e Poggi for Vetri. Hand blown white swirl-glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Vintage by Veluce (48hx45d cm) Murano Glass mushroom table Lamp, Italy
By Veluce
Located in Firenze, FI
Vintage classic mushroom swirl Murano glass table lamp by VeLuce (Made in Italy) in the 1970s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand-blown EGLO "swirl" floor or table lamp, c. 1980-90
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
Hand-blown EGLO "swirl" floor or table lamp, Austria, circa. 1980-90. This unique lamp was hand
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Vintage 1980s Austrian Floor Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Mercury Glass Lucite Lamp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful vessel form mercury glass table lamp. Swirled hand blow art glass with applied handles
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mercury Glass 
Lucite Lamp
Mercury Glass 
Lucite Lamp
$1,400
H 12 in Dm 11 in
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By Michael Andersen Son
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
each swirl. A stylish table lamp with beautiful Persia glaze, and it would fit in anywhere in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Ceramic

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$344
H 24.8 in Dm 11 in
Swirl Table Lamp, Cast Bronze and Blown Glass, Jordan Mozer, USA, 1997-2019
By Jordan Mozer
Located in Chicago, IL
Swirl table lamp, cast bronze body and finial with patina, unique blown glass shade, by Jordan
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Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Swirl Table Lamp, Cast Magnesium Alu Blown Glass, Jordan Mozer, Usa, 1997/2019
By Jordan Mozer
Located in Chicago, IL
Swirl table lamp, cast magnesium aluminum body and finial with light patina, unique blown glass
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Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Murano Midcentury Swirled Pink Glass Italian Table Lamp, 1970s
By Murano 5
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Lamp is from 1970s in original unused excellent condition. Original functioning wiring, cable and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Modern Walnut Swirl Table Lamp W/ Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
Contemporary modern walnut swirl table lamp w/ shade Beautiful walnut table lamp with shade
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

1970s Mazzega Murano Glass Swirl Table Lamp
By Mazzega, AVMazzega
Located in Glendale, CA
1970s Mazzega Murano Glass Swirl Table Lamp. Executed in two-toned Murano glass, this sculptural
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

White Swirl Table Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Plaster lamp with swirl patterns throughout. We describe it as whipped cream. Lamp measures 21.5
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

White Swirl Table Lamp
White Swirl Table Lamp
$1,700
H 21.5 in Dm 17 in
Murano Glass Swirl Table Lamp
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1970's Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass swirl table or desk lamp, in vintage original
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Swirl Table Lamp
Murano Glass Swirl Table Lamp
$1,800
H 16 in W 16 in D 16 in
Postmodern Glossy Blue Swirl Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a touch of postmodern sophistication to your space with this stunning glossy blue swirl lamp
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Vintage 1980s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Postmodern Glossy Blue Swirl Table Lamp
Postmodern Glossy Blue Swirl Table Lamp
$187
H 18 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
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Swirl Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the swirl table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and murano glass, every swirl table lamp was constructed with great care. There are 203 variations of the antique or vintage swirl table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a swirl table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A swirl table lamp, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one swirl table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Murano, Marshall Studios and Tiffany Studios produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Swirl Table Lamp?

The average selling price for a swirl table lamp at 1stDibs is $1,975, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $27,500 for the highest priced.

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 Swirl 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 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 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.”

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  • 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.