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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

Pair of Large Ceramic Jug Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large Italian, circa 1940s ceramic table lamps with wooden bases. Measurements: 19"
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Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Pair of Square Column Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Italian square column porcelain table lamps with ebonized bases
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Pair of Lamps in Grey Metal
Located in New York, NY
Pair of metal table lamps with column bases and wire decoration on a square base.
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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

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Bronze

Pair of "Chinese" Ceramic Duck Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large ceramic table lamps. The bases are in the form of Chinese bronzes with a very
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Pair of French Opaline Pink Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's French pink opaline table lamps with gilt bases. Measurements: Height of body
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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

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Opaline Glass

Moderne White Blow Glass Murano Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960s white and clear glass table lamps with clear bases. Measurements: Height of
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

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

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Brutalist Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair large Brutalist style of circa 1960s Italian glazed porcelain table lamps with metal bases
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of French Leather-Bound Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French circa 1950s stitched leather column table lamps with brass bases. Measurements
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Pair of Large Mercury Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1930's French mercury glass table lamps with silvered bases. 18" height of body 31" to
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Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

HANDSOME PAIR OF ITALIAN REVERSE DECORATED LAMPS
Located in Houston, TX
STYLISH PAIR OF ITALIAN REVERSE DECORATED TABLE LAMPS WITH WOOD BASES, NEWLY WIRED
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

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Glass, Wood

Pair of Large White Opaline Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1930s French column shaped opaline glass table lamps with gilt bases and hardware. 23
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Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Table Lamps

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Opaline Glass

Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese porcelain table lamps with floral decoration. Bronze bases and fittings. Assembled
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Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Pair of Light Blue Venetian Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920s Venetian glass Murano table lamps with metal bases. Measures: Height of body
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Vintage 1920s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Light Blue and Pink Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920s French porcelain table lamps with brass bases. The bodies in a light blue and with
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Rare Monumental Pair of Marbro Glass Floor Lamp Tables
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of very rare and monumental Marbro glass lamp tables. Custom acrylic bases with double cluster
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Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Sang De Boeuf Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s porcelain table lamps with ebonized bases. Measurements: Height of body:18
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Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Chinese Black Porcelain Baluster Vase Lamps, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Chinese black glazed porcelain baluster vases mounted as table lamps, upon brass bases and
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20th Century Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Pair of Gilt Lamps with Amethyst Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940’s French gilt metal table lamps with mirrored bases and with molded glass
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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

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Amethyst

Rustic Modern Chrome and Pickled Oak Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Mod yet old style, these table lamps with their chrome socle bases and chrome strip belts around
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Pair of Dark Red Opaline Italian Glass Lamps
Located in Buchanan, NY
Sleek red table lamps on nickel-plated bases. Recently rewired with dimmer switches.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Dark Red Opaline Italian Glass Lamps
Located in Buchanan, NY
Sleek red table lamps on nickel-plated bases. Recently rewired with dimmer switches.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Sixties Apple Green Ginger Jar Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of bright apple green ceramic "ginger jar" table lamps with brass bases.
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of French Repousse Bronze Lamps, Circa 1860
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of elegant french bronze table lamps with fluted repousse pedestal bases and pleated custom
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Pair of Unique Lamps by Roberto Giulio Rida
By Roberto Giulio Rida
Located in London, GB
Pair of unique green glass table lamps using vintage polished steel bases. Designed by Roberto
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Carved Chinese Dragon Lamps
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of Chinese, carved, water gilded and painted dragon heads turned into table lamps on bronze
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Antique 1890s Chinese Table Lamps

Pair of Large Italian 60 s Pottery Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A great pair of Italian vibrant blue striped art pottery table lamps with light gilded wood bases
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Wood

Mid Century Brass and Striped Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of vintage table lamps on brass bases. Each has a clear, yellow, copper and white glass body
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Sophisticated Mid-Century Brass Strap Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This pair of chic Mid-Century table lamps feature bases of interlocking brass straps giving a
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Vintage European Silver Plate Candlestick Lamps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely pair of candlestick-form table lamps, with bases plated in silver. The traditionally
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20th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

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Silver Plate

Pair of Vintage European Silver Plate Candlestick Lamps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely pair of candlestick-form table lamps, with bases plated in silver. The traditionally
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20th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

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Silver Plate

French Pair of 19th Century Empire Candlestick Lamps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
to table lamps. The gorgeous lamp bases feature twisting glass columns in the middle (à la the Murano
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

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Brass

John Dugdill Co Brass Daisy Cog AP17014 Lamp
By Dugdills
Located in Nottingham, GB
desk / table lamps also. Custom hardwood bases can be made to order for an additional cost. Technical
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Vintage 1910s British Industrial Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Glazed Ceramic Lamps with Hand-Painted Detail
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Elegant pair of large, hand-painted glazed ceramic table lamps on ebonized wood bases. The custom
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Linen

Pair of Mid-Century Burt Orange Lava Galzed Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Crafted during the early 1960s, this pair of Mid-Century Modern table lamps feature large pottery
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Pottery

Mid Century Pair of Murano Glass Urn Form Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage pair of clear Murano ribbed urn form table lamps with bronze bases and accents. They are
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Bronze

Pair of Sky Blue Pawn-shaped Italian Glass Lamps
Located in Buchanan, NY
Mid-century Sophisticated pair of blue Murano table lamps on nickel-plated bases. Recently
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

SPECTACULAR PAIR OF JAMES MONT LAMPS WITH ORIENTAL FIGURINES.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of JAMES MONT table lamps with elaborately carved bamboo bases supporting bronzed ceramic
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Pair of James Mont Style Asian Modern Brass Lamps
By James Mont
Located in Houston, TX
Tall pair of James Mont inspired Asian modern brass table lamps on triangular bases, newly wired
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Brass

Pairof Glass Cylinder Lamps in the Style of Leucos
Located in New York, NY
Chic Pair of Clear Glass Cylinder Table Lamps Resting in an Iron Bases. Tall, the total height is
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Table Lamps

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Iron

Pair Lamps Made with 19th Century Spanish Architectural Elements
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of table lamps with bases made with 19th century Spanish carved architectural elements. Red
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Table Lamps

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Wood

Huge Pair of Volcanic Lava Ceramic Lamp, 1960 s
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair large pottery table lamps. Wide bases with blue lava glaze. Very artful design and we love the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Impressive Pair of Rock Crystal Obelisks Lamps by Superego
By Superego
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
An impressive pair of rock crystal obelisks, mounted as table lamps on polished brass bases
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Table Lamps

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Rock Crystal, Brass

Danish Style American Vintage Teak and Ceramic Lamp Pair
Located in South Charleston, WV
Produced circa 1960 this pair of table lamps feature teak or walnut bases and stems with ceramic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

A Midcentury Pair of Tommi Parzinger Classical Motif Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of vintage Tommi Parzinger table lamps with bronze and marble bases with white glass bodies
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Stone, Bronze

Pair of Tall Brass Lamps Attributed to James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Matching pair of heavy solid turned brass tables lamps with painted wood bases. These are recently
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Fantastic Pair of Large Antique Carved Wooden Horn Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two wonderful large table lamps having bases made from natural rustic wood sculptures of musical
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Rare Pair of Art DecoTable Lamps by Edgar Brandt
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Edgar BRANDT (1880-1960) Pair of Modernist Table Lamps with re-chromed bases and acid etched
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Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

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Glass

Pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose Vases Coverted to Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Famille Rose vases converted to table lamps, mounted on ebonized wood bases. Fabulous
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Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Pair of White Case Glass Murano Lamps with Gold Inclusions
Located in Buchanan, NY
Beautiful pair of Murano white ribbed case glass with gold inclusions table lamps on plexiglass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Plexiglass

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Arc Lamps by Guzzini
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of chrome arc table lamps with Travertine cube bases. Cube base is 5 x 5 x 5. Harvey
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Travertine, Chrome

Pair of Sky Blue Pawn-Shaped Italian Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Buchanan, NY
Sophisticated pair of Italian sky blue Murano glass table lamps on newly nickel-plated bases
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

A Pair of Bronze "Grand Tour" Urns Mounted as Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th century Grand Tour cast bronze table lamps. The bases in the form of an Assyrian
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Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps

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Brass, Bronze

Antique French Empire Gilt Porcelain Marble Lamps with Scenic Reserves, c1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of French Empire table lamps offer porcelain urn bases with hand painted reserves
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Antique Early 19th Century Table Lamps

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Marble, Metal

Pair of Pewter Chinese Deer Lamps with Custom Shades Circa 1920s
Located in Dallas, TX
a handsome pair of pewter Chinese Art Deco deer table lamps on silver gilt wooden bases with custom
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Pewter

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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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


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

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

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.