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Pair of Brass Table Lamps
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Neoclassical style brass column table lamps, raised on squared block bases decorated with
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Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th Century hand-decorated glass vases mounted as table lamps with bronze bases. 19
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

English Silver Plated Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English 1920s silver plated table lamps with ebonized bases. 33" to rest of shade, 20
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Early 20th Century English Table Lamps

Blue-Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940s French blue ceramic table lamps with ebonized bases. Measurements: Height
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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Moderne Clear Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950′s Italian molded glass table lamps with gilt bases and fittings. 18″ height of body
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Tall Turquoise Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A striking pair of French 1930s turquoise-green glazed porcelain table lamps with black marble
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Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Midcentury Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950s Italian porcelain table lamps with wood bases. Measurements: Height of body: 20
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Sonneman Table Lamps
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Sonneman topiary form table lamps with chrome bases and glass ball shades. Please use
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Vintage 1960s American Space Age Table Lamps

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of table lamps with polished chrome bases and white frosted globes made in France. Please
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20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Contemporary, Smokey Quartz Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lamps on gilt brass bases. Fitted with custom, bell-form shades.
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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Quartz

Pair of Italian Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of tall table lamps with walnut bases shown with original shades, which have been replaced
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Blue Cut Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920's blue cut glass table lamps with brass detailing and bases. 22" height of body
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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Pair of Oxblood Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese globular shape porcelain vases, oxblood glaze, mounted as single-light table lamps
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Vintage 1920s Table Lamps

George Kovacs Ball Table Lamps
By George Kovacs
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of dark yellow stacking ball table lamps with chrome bases and shafts topped with bone white
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Smoke Colored Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Italian blown glass smoke color table lamp with metal bases. Available at our
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

White Opaline Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French, 1940s white opaline glass table lamps with gilt metal bases. Neoclassic style
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Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Pair of Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940's French porcelain table lamps wih bronze bases and painted decoration. Available at
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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Pair of Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's porcelain table lamps with metal bases. 24" height of body. Available at our
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Moderne Red Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
pair of 1960's Italian red porcelain table lamps with lucite bases. 18" height of body
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 1940s porcelain table lamps with metal bases. 17" height of body. Available in our
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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Pair Rock Crystal Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of elegant, polished, multi-tiered and faceted, rock crystal table lamps with silver gilt
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Table Lamps

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Rock Crystal, Metal

Pair of Murano Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's Italian glass table lamps with ebonized bases. 20" height of body & 30
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Copper Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1940s Italian copper table lamps with decoration on the bases and body, original patina
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Large Blue Opaline Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French, 1940's large opaline glass table lamps, with gilt bases. 23" height of body, 31" to
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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Maria Kipp Table Lamps Pair
By Maria Kipp
Located in Fulton, CA
Spectacular pair of Maria Kipp table lamps with original bases. Shade colors complement and fit the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Plaster

Pair of Large Lighted Lucite Obelisks on Nickel Plated Bases
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A pair of large lucite obelisks mounted on polished nickel bases, which light up from below.
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

18th Century Gold Giltwood Alter Elements Mounted on Iron Bases
Located in Round Top, TX
lamps. They have great scale and linen shades.
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

PAIR OF SMALL CANDELABRA TABLE LAMPS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PAIR OF CANDELABRA TABLE LAMPS WITH MARBLE BASES.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

PAIR OF GLAZED TERRACOTA TABLE LAMPS.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PAIR OF GLAZED TERRACOTA TABLE LAMPS WITH WOOD BASES.
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Orange Murano Table Lamps
Located in Buchanan, NY
Pair of orange Murano table lamps on English brass bases
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Laurel [arc] Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of brass arc table lamps by Laurel with travertine bases
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

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Travertine, Brass

Pair of Marbleized Hexagonal Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of marbleized hexagonal table lamps, mounted on brass bases.
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Early 20th Century English Table Lamps

Pair of "industrial" style table lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of industrial-style red painted steel table lamps on wood bases.
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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Pair of lavender Murano table lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Lavender Murano glass table lamps w/ classical gilt wood bases.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

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Glass, Wood

Pair of obelisque-form table lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mahogany obelisque-form table lamps on plinth bases with ebonized trim.
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Mercury glass table lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of American vase shaped mercury glass table lamps with metal bases.
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Mercury Glass

Pair Moderne etched glass table lamps
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pair of floral etched frosted/clear glass table lamps w/ chrome bases.
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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mercury Glass Table Lamps
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of mercury glass table lamps with brass bases. 15" H to the socket.
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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Pair of Rock Crystal Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rock crystal table lamps on silver giltwood bases and silvered bronze hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of Italian Terracotta Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Italian Terracotta table lamps. Black lacquered bases with goldleaf detail and brass plated
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

Pair of Brutalist Style Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sculptural, Brutalist style bronze table lamps on travertine bases. Measured without shade
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Travertine, Bronze

Pair of Large Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
A large pair of beautifully glazed blue table lamps with black wooden bases and linen shades.
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Elegant Blue Murano Glass table lamps
Located in New York, NY
Tear drop shaped Murano glass table lamps w/ original elegant brass bases. Re-wired w/ silk cords.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Paul McCobb table lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of table lamps with carrera glass bases and adjustable enameled metal shades with original
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of Italian Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White ceramic table lamps with lacquered wood bases, nickel plated hardware and custom silk shades
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Pair of Brass Sculpture Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of decorative brass sculpture table lamps on crystal bases. It is a dancing pair, him and her
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair Of Split Bamboo Table Lamps
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice pair of table lamps, the rectangular bases in split bamboo reeds with horizontal banding
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Vintage 1970s Asian Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Karl Springer table lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Karl Springer stylized column-form table lamps on lucite bases with black shafts surmounted
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Important Pair of Cubist Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
An Important Pair of Cubist Table Lamps Cantilevered over Pedestal Bases. Hand Built and Sculptured
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Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Pair of chrome molecular table lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of chrome molecular table lamps on black wood bases. View our complete
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Venetian Murano Glass Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Venetian Murano Glass Blue Blown Glass Table Lamps, on round clear glass bases. 25" H x 15
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's Italian glazed ceramic table lamps with wooden bases. Measurements: Height of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair of American Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of American table lamps, the bases in the form of Chinese inspired covered ginger jars. The
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

Pair of Blood Cherry Table Lamps
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of striking blood cherry glaze mid century modern table lamps. Nice round shape bases with
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Stiffel Rosewood and Brass Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of rosewood bodied table lamps with brass bases, shafts and brass inlaid detail side trim
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Midcentury Italian Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960s glazed porcelain table lamps with gilt metal bases. Measurements: Height of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Glazed Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1950 glazed Porcelain table lamps with wooden bases. Available for viewing at our 209 East
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

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Table Lamp Bases For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of table lamp bases for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct table lamp bases — often made from metal, ceramic and wood — can elevate any home. We have 544 antique and vintage table lamp bases in-stock, while there are 17 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of table lamp bases available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Table lamp bases bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Table lamp bases have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Dalo, Laurel Lamp Company and Stiffel are consistently popular.

How Much are Table Lamp Bases?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,750, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $18,500 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 Table Lamp Bases
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A lamp base is the lighting element of the lamp which attaches to the lamp body. They are traditionally made up of nickel-plated brass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The base of a lamp is usually just called the lamp base. Manufacturers and artisans produce lamp bases out of a wide range of materials, including metal, wood, glass and pottery. Find a selection of antique and vintage lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A table base should be roughly two-thirds of the size of the tabletop. So a top with a 60-inch diameter should be paired with a 40-inch base.
  • 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 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 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 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.