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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.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Table Lamps by EDGAR BRANDT
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Edgar BRANDT (1880-1960) Pair of Table Lamps with wrought iron bases decorated with Ginkgo
Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Mid Century Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's French porcelain table lamps with bronze bases. Measurements: Height of
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair Peach Crackle-Glaze Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully finished peach crackle glazed ginger jar form chinoiserie table lamps. The hand carved
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Mid Century Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1960's turquoise porcelain table lamps with silver-plated bases. Measurements
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Leopard Pattern Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s French verre églomisé table lamps with gilt details and bases. Tiger pattern on body
Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Pair of Italian Amethyst Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's blown Murano glass table lamps with gilt bases. Measurements: Height of
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair Murano Italian Blue Hourglass Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Murano Italian hand blown blue colored textured hourglass shape table lamps mounted on gilt
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lovely Pair of Frosted Glass Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning pair of vintage table lamps having cylindrical frosted glass bases with wonderful raised
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Resin, Glass

Pair of Silvered Metal Dolphin Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of vintage silvered metal table lamps with classical round bases under ocean waves and
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Pair of Leather Table Lamps from Bergboms
By Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of amazing table lamps from Bergboms with cylindrical bases dressed in leather and decorated
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Leather

Pair of French Mercury Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1930's French mercury glass table lamps with silver plated bases and hardware. Available
Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Pair of Midcentury Italian Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1960's Italian hand printed ceramic table lamps with painted wood bases
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Interesting Asymmetrical Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of interesting table lamps in brass. The circular bases support tubular elements of brass in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Seguso for Marbro Murano Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
table lamps, raised on metal bases, apparently unmarked. Dimensions: 45.5" H x 14" diameter. Dealer
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Cubist Carved Alabaster Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Modernist French carved alabaster table lamps with pedestal bases. www
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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Deep Blue Londi for Bitossi table lamps
Located in New York, NY
table lamps with brass bases. Original marks of the US importer Raymor at the base of the vases.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Vintage Boho Patinated Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage green table lamps with clear lucite block bases. They have a chic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Lucite

Pair of Unique Rock Crystal Table Lamps
By Carole Stupell
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Incredible unique and striking pair of assembled rock crystal table lamps on silver leafed (wood
Category

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

Materials

Quartz

Pair of Chinese Export Famille Verte Vases Now Electrified on Giltwood Bases
Located in San Francisco, CA
pale blue, green and gold. Now drilled and electrified with giltwood bases and caps. Circa 1860-1900
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Tall Alabaster Column Table Lamps
Located in London, London
materials. Table lamps Alabaster Column Octagonal bases Shades not included Italy Early to mid 20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Fine Marc Ward Rakú Pottery Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
as table lamps with lucite socle bases and finials and gilt metal cap lids. Beautiful white glaze
Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Pair Turquoise Glaze Ceramic Neoclassical Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Fine pair of turquoise glazed ceramic urn form table lamps with black marble bases. Urn body is
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Moderne Cerused Oak Barley Twist Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
lamps on stepped plinth bases. Wonderfully turned with exciting cerused grain throughout. Great period
Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Pair of Italian Baroque Bronze Table Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Italian Baroque style bronze candlesticks wired as table lamps. With tripod footed bases
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Children Reading on White Marble Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of finely cast 19th century French gilt bronze children reading on white marble bases. Made
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Stone Inspired, Pyramidal Lucite Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stone inspired, pyramidal lucite table lamps with lacquered wood bases.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Pair of Elegant Charcoal Gray Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elegant ceramic table lamps with gilt bases, American 1940's
Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

A Pair of French Opaline Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French opaline glass table lamps, the vase shaped bases having bands of gold decoration
Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of White Mottled Murano Glass Table Lamps
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of white mottled Murano glass table lamps with chrome bases by Vistosi.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

A Pair of Japanese 1940 s Table Lamps
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant pair of vessel-shaped ceramic table lamps with turned wood bases.
Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Pair of Asian Influence Hammered Brass Table Lamps
By James Mont
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Asian influenced hammered brass table lamps. Painted black wood bases. Newly rewired. Each
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sculptural Opalescent White Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sculptural opalescent white glass table lamps on brass bases, Italian 1950's
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Studio Italian 50 s Table Lamps
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 50's Italian art pottery black and white table lamps. The bases are marked Raymor, Italy
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair 40" Italian Stippled Blue Pottery Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Italian ceramic bodied table lamps with black lacquered wood bases. Bodies are a stippled
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sculptural 1960s Art Pottery Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of American 1960s white ceramic crackled glazed table lamps with walnut bases. Rewired.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery, Walnut

Pair of Table Lamps by Cedric Hartman, 1970s
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of brass desk or table lamps by Cedric Hartman. Swivel bases and swivel shades.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Terra Cotta Baluster Base Table Lamps
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of Terra Cotta Baluster Table Lamps. The Bases are Made of 18th Terra Cotta Balusters
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Large Sculptural Table Lamps by Laurel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large sculptural table lamps in chrome on ebonized bases by Laurel Lighting, American 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Pair of Large Sculptural Table Lamps by Laurel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large sculptural table lamps in chrome on ebonized bases by Laurel Lighting, American 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Pair of Chrome Modern Table Lamps by Nessen
By Nessen Studio
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square chrome posts sleek looking Mid-Century Modern pair of table lamps by Nessen. Stitched
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Tall Carved Stone Monopedia Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A well carved pair of stone monopedia table lamps on square plinth bases. The black fabric shades
Category

1990s European Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Pair of table lamps designed by Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Pair of studded mahogany table lamps with brass bases designed by Tommi Parzinger for Rembrandt
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Pair of Large Sculptural Mercury Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large sculptural mercury glass table lamps on nickel bases, American 1960’s With custom
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Retro Jo-Wallis Ceramic and Walnut Table Lamps
By Jo Wallis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of vintage 1950s ceramic Jo-Wallis table lamps. Walnut bases and stems accentuate the blue and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Pair of Green Mid Century Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian circa 1960's green porcelain table lamps with lucite bases. Measurements
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Lucite

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Marble Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Sleek Mid-Century Modern pair of table lamps with rectangular bases composed of rouge quartz for an
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Large Scale Green Ceramic Table Lamps
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A fun and cheerful pair of large-scale lime green vases made up as table lamps with white lacquer
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Silk

Barovier Toso Pair of Handblown Table Lamps, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elegant handblown glass table lamps, sculptural forms and gilded bases by Barovier & Toso
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Renaissance Revival Caldwell Style Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very fine quality Renaissance Revival gold and pewter gilt bronze table lamps on marble
Category

Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Travertine and Brass Pair of Large Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of large brass and travertine table lamps. The bases are 7” by 8” by 18” tall. Very clean
Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Spectre Table Lamps by Esperia for Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation, Esperia
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Amazing pair of table lamps made of black marble bases and twisted and folded brass body. Unique
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Table Lamps from Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s
By Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of large table lamps from Bergboms with cylinder bases dressed in cognac leather. Decorated
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century East German Table Lamps, Circa 1960s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mid century East German table lamps Circa 1960s - Black marble bases - On/Off switches on the
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Blue-Gray Glazed Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960s Italian glazed porcelain table lamps with gilt bases. Measurements: Height
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid Century Four Light Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant pair four light table lamps. Marble bases, brass arms and soft white glass shades
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Set of 4 Matching Murano glass table lamps.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930 large Murano glass table lamps. Silvered leaf wooden bases. 23" height
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

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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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


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

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

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.