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Pair of White Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s French molded glass table lamps with bronze bases. Available at our showroom at 241
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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Rose Colored Cut Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French pink rose cut glass table lamps with etched bases. Measurements
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Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Amber Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960s amber blown glass table lamps with patinated metal bases. Available in our 209
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Marbro Brass Table Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Marbro Brass Table Lamps on acrylic bases, with Greek key design
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mercury Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1930's French mercury glass table lamps with pedestal bases. Available at our showroom at
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Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Pair of Silver Plated Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940's French silver plated table lamps with pyramid shaped bases. Available at our
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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Pair of Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1930's pink Murano glass table lamps with metal bases. Available at our showroom at 241
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Vintage 1930s Italian Table Lamps

Middle Eastern Etched Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Moroccan circa 1920's etched brass vases mounted as table lamps with ebonized bases
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Vintage 1920s Moroccan Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Silver Plated Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian 1940's silver plated table lamps with pedestal bases. Available for viewing at our
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Danish 1950s Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A perfectly formed matching pair of Danish table lamps. Black veined granite bases, brass fittings
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Granite, Brass

Italian Neoclassic Style Alabaster Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's Italian carved alabaster table lamps with nickel plated bases. Measurements
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

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Alabaster

Pair of "Leopard" Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's French glass table lamps with bronze bases. Glass with a leopard pattern
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Pair of Mid Century Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Danish turquoise and gold  textured porcelain table lamps with lacquered wood
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Vintage 1960s Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Rock Crystal Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Italian silver plated and rock crystal table lamps with original hardware and bases
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of Glazed Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th Century glazed porcelain table lamps with wooden bases. 8 3/4" height of body
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Art Deco Table Lamps
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Art Deco Table Lamps on graduated pyramid marble bases with chrome neck and Etched glass
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Blue and White Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940 Italian urn-shaped porcelain table lamps with pedestal bases. 20" height of body & 28
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Cypress Knee Table Lamps
Located in NYC, NY
Pair of table or desk lamps, the bases & finials are made from the distinctive, mountainous 'knees
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Cord, Silk

Porcelain Sang de Boeuf Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940's French sang de boeuf porcelain table lamps with ebonized bases. 14" height
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Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Pair of Antique Chinese Figurines on Stone Bases, circa 1900-1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Antique Chinese figurines on stone bases, circa 1900-1920.  
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Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Pair of 19thC French Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual pair of table lamps made from the bases of vintage hat stands. Each pair has
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

A Pair of Linley Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of table lamps with bases in the form of four stacked cubes of walnut with perspex (lucite
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21st Century and Contemporary British Table Lamps

Pair of Venini Glass Table Lamps
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of wheel-carved Venini glass table lamps on marble bases. The glass was originally
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Pair Cenedese Murano Bright Yellow Table Lamps
By Cenedese
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Italian Cenedese hand blown bright yellow vase shape table lamps. Mounted on giltwood bases
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Shell Based Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of table lamps with bases in the form of natural conch shells mounted on pyramid shaped
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American Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Banker s Display Brass Table Lamps, circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Banker's display brass table lamps, circa 1960. A pair of elegant and refined brass table lamps
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1960s Ceramic Textured Table Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1960s ceramic textured table lamps on wood bases.
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Pair of moulded black lucite table lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of moulded black lucite table lamps on clear lucite bases.
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Sleek pair of Italian Pottery Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A sharp pair of black ceramic table lamps with black enamel bases.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

A pair of Tall Shagreen table lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of Shagreen table lamps, on square bases with new brass fittings
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Late 20th Century European Table Lamps

Pair of Hand-Carved Marble Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of hand-carved marble table lamps on ebonized bases, Italian 1950’s
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Vintage 1930s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Chic Mercury Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mercury glass table lamps with polished chrome bases, American 1960's
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Pair of Vibrant Red Murano Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A great pair of orange-red Murano glass table lamps with marble bases.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Unique Pair of Gerald Thurston Table Lamps
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two ceramic table lamps with polished brass bases. Each with a unique color scheme.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of luminous resin columns with bases in brushed stainless steel
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of large columns in resin with inclusions, in champagne color. The base in brushed stainless steel hides a lighting recently replaced by two spots with leds.
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Late 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Elegant pair of French opaline table lamps
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful rare pair of elegant French opaline glass table lamps w/ gilt wood bases.
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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Pair of Sixties Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of white blown Murano glass table lamps with clear glass bases.Brass fittings.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of hexagonal mercury glass table lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of six-sided ginger jar-form mercury glass table lamps on circular chrome bases.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

A Pair of Mercury Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of contemporary design American mercury glass baluster shaped table lamps with wooden bases.
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian murano glass amethyst-colored table lamps with cylindrical black wooden bases.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Barovier and Toso Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Barovier and Toso table lamps [gold] with gilded wood bases [original] and custom shades
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of mid century modern mottled green and purple ceramic table lamps with wooden bases.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Wood

Classical Style Crystal Stem Base Table Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
Classical style pair of table lamps with crystal stem and bases, with fabric shades. Dealer
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20th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Pair Of Italian Cased Glass Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of gray glass Italian table lamps on brass bases. Can be sold with or without shades.
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Oversized Abalone Covered Table Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
Very large in important in scale, these fully clad abalone table lamps on wood bases are simply
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

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Abalone, Wood

Pair of Tall Stone Monopedia Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A large pair of stone monopedia table lamps on square plinth bases. The black fabric shades with
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1990s European Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Art Deco Style Mahogany Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Art Deco Style Mahogany Table Lamps on Gilt Metal Bases. Each: 31" H x 5" W x 5" D
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20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Bronze Grecian Bust Marble Neoclassical Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Travertine marble pedestals supporting bronze Grecian busts form elegant neoclassical table lamps
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

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Travertine, Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Gold Leaf Table Lamps
Located in Aspen, CO
Rare and extraordinary pair of French gold leaf geometric table lamps with black lacquer bases and
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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

A pair of Brass Horse Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of winged brass horse table lamps on brass and velvet bases. Shades Included, with top
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of French White Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940s French white porcelain table lamps with gilt bronze bases. Measurements
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Vintage 1940s European Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Blue Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950s French blue glass table lamps with nickel-plated bases. Measurements
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of midcentury Murano "bubble glass" table lamps, on new gilt bases. Wired for electricity
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Glass

Pair of Red Lacquered Table Lamps, 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of charming red lacquered table lamps on brass bases by Jean Claude Mahey. The pair of
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of brass flower table lamps, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of brass flower shaped table lamps with elegant brass bases. Each lamp works with a regular
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair French Louis XVI Period Carved Giltwood Floral Baskets, faux marble bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of decoratively carved giltwood flower baskets. Mounted on faux marble painted bases.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Gilt Wheat-Sheaf Table Lamps
Located in Wilton, CT
Fine pair of gilt metal Wheat-Sheaf table lamps on raised circular bases. Very nice over-all aged
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs 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.