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Vintage Blue Murano Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of dark and light blue Murano table lamps with brass bases.
24" height of body
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps
Celadon Color Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's porcelain table lamps with ribbed surface, gilt bases.
Measurements:
19" height
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
White Opaline Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of white opaline glass table lamps with brass bases and hardware.
19" height of body, 30
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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
PAIR OF CERAMIC LAMPS
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gray ceramic table lamps raised on wooden bases with silk shades. The lamps are painted
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20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Urn Shaped Alabaster Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French carved alabaster table lamps with brass square bases.Soft white color with veins
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Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps
Pair of Chinoiserie Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very detailed cast plaster chinoiserie table lamps with brass and wooden bases. Original
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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940's French porcelain table lamps with bronze bases. Available at our showroom at 241
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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
Pair of Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920s French porcelain table lamps with gilt bases. Available at our showroom at 238 East
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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps
Moderne White Murano Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960's white speckled glass table lamps with ebonized bases. Available at our showroom at
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Amber Venetian Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930's Venetian glass table lamps with brass bases. Available at our showroom at 238
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Vintage 1930s Italian Table Lamps
Pink Opalne Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940 French opaline glass table lamps with metal bases. Available for viewing at our 241
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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
Large Orange Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's globe shaped porcelain table lamps with ebonized bases.
15.5" height of body
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Vintage 1930s Table Lamps
Green Opaline Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French circa 1930 green opaline table lamps with bronze bases. 21" height of body
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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps
Pair of Onyx Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1960 Italian round onyx table lamps with brass bases and hardware. In yellow tones
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Pair of Pickled Wood Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of carved and pickled wood table lamps with green marble bases.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Pair Emerald Green Murano Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of striking emerald green Murano table lamps w/ brass bases.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Green Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of green opaline glass table lamps with bronze bases.
19" height of body
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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps
Pair of Large Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large polychromed porcelain table lamps with wooden bases.
23" height of body
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps
Pair of Patinated Copper Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of patinated copper table lamps with ebonzed bases. Copper with verdigris patina.
16" height
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Pair of mercury glass lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920's French mercury glass table lamps with nickel plated bases. Enamel decoration on body.
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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps
Pair of Palm Tree Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gilt and painted tole table lamps with wooden bases. Original patina.
27" height of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Pair of Midcentury Italian Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's turquoise porcelain table lamps with nickel plated bases.
Measurements
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
$5,400 / set
Pair of Chinese Vase Lamps
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice pair of blue and white 19th century Chinese vases mounted as table lamps, with ebony bases
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Pair of Celadon Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s celadon colored porcelain table lamps with gilt bases with Greek key motif.
19.5
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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
Pair of silver plated lamps
Located in Buchanan, NY
Pair of silver plated bronze and metal table lamps with triangular bases. Recently replated and
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20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Two White Ceramic Vase Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Two white ceramic vase lamps, hand-thrown ceramic vases newly wired as custom table lamps. Mounted
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Mid-20th Century Asian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Linen, Ceramic
$1,900 / item
Pair of Large Midcentury Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian circa 1960's porcelain table lamps with wood bases.
Measurements:
Height of body
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$6,800 / set
Pair of Cut Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940's French cut glass table lamps with brass bases. Available at our showroom at 238 East
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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
Pair of Mercury Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940 French mercury glass table lamps with silvered metal bases.
measurements
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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
Materials
Mercury Glass
$4,800 / set
Pair of Bronze Candlestick Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s patinated bronze candlestick shaped table lamps with original patina, ebonized bases
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps
Pair of Green Mercury Lamps
Located in New York, NY
pair of 1930s French green mercury glass table lamps with bronze bases. Available at our showroom
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Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps
Pair of Celadon Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s French crackled celadon porcelain table lamps with bronze bases.
Measurements:
16
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Vintage 1940s Table Lamps
$5,200 / set
Pair of Mercury Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1950's ginger jar shaped mercury glass table lamps with chrome bases
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Materials
Mercury Glass
$5,200 / set
Pair of Chinoiserie Decorated Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1930s Chinoiserie decorated table lamps with brass bases. 16" height of body & 29" to shade
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Table Lamps
Pair of Gray Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960s gray porcelain table lamps with lucite bases. the gray go from darker , almost black
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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps
Blue Crackle Glaze Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940’s French vase-shaped turquoise blue crackle-glazed porcelain table lamps with
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Vintage 1940s Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
$4,800 / set
Gold Leaf Pyramidal Obelisk Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of tall gold leaf pyramidal obelisk table lamps with black lacquered bases. These retain their
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mercury Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French circa 1930's column-shaped mercury glass table lamps with metal bases. 20" height
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Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps
Pair of Tuscan Baluster Lamps
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1900.
A pair of unusual painted Italian table lamps with square pedestal bases
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Nickel Plated Lamps
Located in Buchanan, NY
Polished nickel plated table lamps with square bases
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of White Marble Hansen Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Excellent pair of creamy white marble table lamps on bronze bases by Hansen Lamps. subtle veining
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20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Bauhaus Lamps by Rittweger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Table Lamps w/Round Crystal Bases & White Acrylic Shades
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Early 20th Century German Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Metal
American silvered tole palm tree lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of American silvered tole palm tree table lamps with round bases.
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps
Pair of Murano "Ice" Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of intersecting Murano "ice" glass table lamps with glass bases and brass hardware.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Pair Italian Bronze Renaissance Style Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of finely cast Italian Renaissance style bronze table lamps on ebonized wood bases.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps
Pair of Lamps by Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of brass table lamps with maple bases. Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier.
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
PAIR OF ITALIAN ASIAN INSPIRED LAMPS
Located in Houston, TX
GREAT PAIR OF ITALIAN ASIAN INSPIRED TABLE LAMPS ON BRASS AND MARBLE BASES, NEWLY WIRED
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
A pair of decorated majolica lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of table lamps with bases in the forms of majolica vases with polychrome decoration
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Large French Blue Opaline Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French, 1940s large opaline glass table lamps, with gilt bases.
23" height of body alone.
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Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$6,800 / set
Pair, Bronze Temple Finials As Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bronze Japanese Temple Finials museum mounted as table lamps. Custom wood bases. Shades and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Pair of Blue Art Pottery Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful blue pair of American art pottery table lamps.The brass bases have a great aged patina.
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Square Green Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian glazed porcelain table lamps with wooden bases and wooden crowns.
25
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Porcelain
Gilt and Chrome Neo Classic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940's French gilt and chrome plated table lamps with swans motif at bases.
Stock# 2882
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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
Pair of French White Opaline Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's French white opaline table lamps with silver-plated bases.
Measurements
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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass
$5,400 / set
Pair of French Amber Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French amber glass table lamps with gilt bases, circa 1960s.
Measurements:
Height of
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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps
$4,800 / set
Italian Fluted Marble Column Lamps, Pair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of warm white marble carved column table lamps with square plinth bases. Italy, circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble
$1,400 / set
Pair of Large Clear Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large blown clear glass table lamps with gilt bases and hardware.
18" height of
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Vintage 1960s 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
- What is a lamp base?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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, 2022The 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, 2021A 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, 2023The 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, 2023The 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.
- Do table lamps have to match?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Your 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.
- How does a table lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024How 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, 2024To 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.
- How big should a table lamp be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023How 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.
- What are table lamps used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table 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.
- What is a buffet table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Buffet 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.
- How do I identify my table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2024To 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, 2023The 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, 2022There 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.
- How do I fix an old table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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, 2023There 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, 2023To 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.
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