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Curtis Jere Mid-Century Large Metal Owl Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Miami Beach, FL
sculptures, lamps and table bases which capture the mood of California making the works among the most
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Curtis Jere Mid-Century Large Metal Owl Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Miami Beach, FL
shown in Curtis Jere's handcrafted wall and table sculptures, lamps and table bases which capture the
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Vintage 1960s Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Søholm Stenhøj, Pair of Stoneware Table Lamps, Denmark, circa 1960
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960s glazed stoneware table lamp bases by Danish pottery makers Søholm Stenhøj.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Pr. Italian Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Bright Blue and White Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps. White Lacquered Pedistal Bases. New Silk Cord
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Pair of Glazed Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of glazed porcelain table lamps with gilt bases
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20th Century Swedish Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

"Scultura" Unique Pair of Lamps by Roberto Rida
Located in New York, NY
Elegant table lamps with vintage glass bases, period brass standards with sculptural relief
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

1970s Pair of Table Lamps Bases
By Romeo Rega
Located in London, GB
Pair of table lamps bases, travertine base, brass and chrome structure.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Brass, Chrome

Pair Of Rock Crystal Table Lamp Bases
Located in Woodbury, CT
FACETED ROCK CRYSTAL , 8 SIDED GILDED WOOD BASE. NOT WIRED, GILT METAL DECORATIVE RINGS SEPARATE EACH SECTION OF ROCK CRYSTAL FROM THE NEXT. Please feel free to contact us directl...
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20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

Pair of Laurel Mushroom Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Pair of Laurel Mushroom table lamps. Bases have been professionally restored. Glass shades are
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

PAIR OF TABLE LAMPS ATTRIBUTED TO RUSSEL WRIGHT
Located in Toronto, ON
Pair of table lamp bases representing stylized chess king and queen.
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Pair Heisey heavy cut crystal table lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair Heisey heavy cut crystal table lamps, bases are new wood black lacquer with new dark brass
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Two Tone Table Lamps
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A pair of two tone table lamps. Bases constructed of hardwood with lacquered finish, some
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Late 20th Century European Table Lamps

Pair Vintage Chrome Matte Steel Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
a very nice pair of vintage late 20th century table lamps. bases are 4 connected cylinders of
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of White and Beige Ceramic Lamp Bases by Salvatore Parisi
By Salvatore Parisi
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Cubist shape twins table lamp-bases, stoneware sculpted and glazed in shiny crackle white and warm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

Ceramic Lamp Base Glazed in White, Beige and Dark Brown
By Salvatore Parisi
Located in NICE, FR
Faceted table lamp-bases, geometric shaped, stoneware glazed in glossy crackle white and beige, and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Ceramic Lamp Base Glazed in Black and White
By Salvatore Parisi
Located in NICE, FR
Faceted table lamp-bases, geometric shaped, stoneware glazed in glossy white and black, decorated
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

ceramic lamp bases
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
pair of ceramic lamp bases in a black glazed ceramic with 'monkey'detail. there are
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Pair of Mid Century Table Lamps Walnut Bases
Located in Crockett, CA
Mid century walnut table lamps with tapered bases. New lamp shades 11" tall, 15" to 16" diameter
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Pair Balustrade Lamp Bases
Located in Hudson, NY
Original Painted Surface on Created Balustrade Lamp Bases
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Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair Bronze Lamp Bases
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of bronze lamp bases. Chiseled with masks, ram's heads, winged putti, pierced square base
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair Italian Lamp Bases
Located in Fairhope, AL
This is a great looking pair of lamp bases of Italian origin. they are set up to be wired.
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Palm Frond Lamp Bases
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage pair of lamp bases in the form of palms fronds dressed with "U" drop prisms. Turned wood
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of ceramic table lamps with travertine bases.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of unusual table lamps with glazed ceramic horses sitting on travertine bases. The shade are
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Pair of Table Lamps with Petrified Wood Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique pair of table lamps with custom-made shades of complementary cream fabric. The bases are
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Table Lamps with Petrified Wood Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique pair of table lamps with custom-made lamp shades of complementary oatmeal colored fabric
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Table Lamps with Petrified Wood Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique pair of table lamps with custom-made burlap lamp shades of complementary oatmeal colored
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Petrified Wood, Burlap

Ginger Jar Lamp Bases
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Brown Ginger Jar Porcelain Bases on Bronze Stand
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Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Blue Table Lamps with Lucite Bases
Located in Stamford, CT
The curved, blue-glass mid-century bodies of this pair of lamps are perfectly complimented by their
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20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Table Lamps with Carved Sandpiper Bases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of lamps with hand-carved pine birds mounters on round pine bases cut from pilings. Height is
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Pair of bone table lamps with wooden bases
Located in Jersey City, NJ
very unusual looking table lamps
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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Pair of Mid Century Table Lamps Walnut Bases
Located in Crockett, CA
Medium size pair of walnut base lamps. Lamp base diameters are slightly different, one is more
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Triple Orb Table Lamps with Lucite bases
Located in San Francisco, CA
Brass 1950 s table lamps with 4 pronged bases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brass 1950's table lamps with 4 pronged bases, attributed to Paul McCobb.
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Pineapple LAMP BASES
Located in Sarasota, FL
Pair of Pineapple Lamp Bases, the base of the Pineapple was cast, all made of wonderful heavy brass
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of tall murano table lamps with silver bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of tall glass table lamps, one measuring 37" and the other measuring 35" in height. The lamps
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair Painted Italian Lamp Bases
Located in Culver City, CA
pair older wood lamp bases with new paint and patina.
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pairs of wooden bases lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Antique wooden table legs converted into table lamps.Sold as a pairs, or singles ( more pictures of
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Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of chromed bamboo table lamps with floral bases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of chromed bamboo table lamps with floral base and white linen shades, mfg. Tyndale.
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair Rock Crystal Lamp Bases
Located in New York, NY
PAIR rock crystal lamps. The nicely proportioned rock crystal columns with fine bronze dore mounts
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20th Century American Table Lamps

#3815 Unglazed ceramic lamp bases
Located in New York, NY
Original Pair of unglazed ceramic candlesticks that can be easily converted into lamps. Created and
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Pair of Black Ceramic Table Lamps on Metal Bases, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Chunky Black Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps on Metal Bases 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Pair of Bauer Designed Ceramic Table Lamps with Lucite Bases
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Bauer designed Ceramic Table Lamps with Lucite Bases 1970s Width at widest point 38cm
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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Pair of Bronze Table Lamps on Footed Bases, French, 1920s
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Pair of bronze table lamps on footed bases, French 1920s. In custom paper shades. 28" overall
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Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Wonderful, Conical Brass Table Lamps with Lucite Bases
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of wonderful table lamps, each with three sensually curved, conical comlumns in brass and
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Table Lamps with Chromed Tulip Bases, Germany, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of table lamps with white opal glass globes and chromed tulip bases made of plastic. Each one
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass, Plastic

Pair of Rectangular Mirrored Table Lamps on Mirrored Bases, Belgium
Located in New York, NY
Pair of contemporary rectangular mirrored lamps on mirrored bases. (Shades not included) .
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Mirror

Pair of Cobalt Ceramic Table Lamps on Bronzed Metal Bases
Located in New York, NY
Cobalt ceramic globe lamps in excellent condition on newly made bronzed metal bases. The lamps are
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Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1940 s French bisque lamp bases
Located in Toronto, ON
Beautiful classical form lamp bases in an unglazed white bisque china. These could also be used as
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20th Century French Table Lamps

Large Pair of Tole Lamp Bases
Located in London, GB
A large pair of tole lamp bases, taking the form of urns and decorated throughout with polychrome
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Pair of Faceted Ceramic Lamp-Bases
By Salvatore Parisi
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Faceted pair of lamp-bases, stoneware glazed in green, white, blue and matt dark brown. Uniques
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Pair Modern Ceramic Colorful Lamp Bases
Located in Bedford, NY
TALL MODERN STYLE RED, ORANGE, YELLOW CERAMIC LAMP BASES. NEWLY REWIRED- READY FOR YOUR
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Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Italian Painted Wooden Lamp Bases
Located in Culver City, CA
Blue and yellow painted lamp bases, not wired.
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair Of Antique Baluster Lamp Bases
Located in Newport Coast, CA
Beautiful old wood lamp bases with original paint. New wiring and base.
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Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Rock Crystal Lamp Bases
Located in Woodbury, CT
This pair of contemporary rock crystal lamp bases are ready to be electrified. They are raised on
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Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Gilt Glass 1950 s Lamp Bases
Located in Toronto, ON
Classica form 1950's gilt glass lamp bases with overlay painted tile decoration
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of frosted crackled glass table lamps with walnut bases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of frosted crackled glass table lamps with walnut base and stem-1960's
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Tall Brass Lamps on Black Bases
Located in New York, NY
Tall brass lamps on black painted wood bases, with newly rewired and new brass hardware
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.