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

Materials

Wood

Pair of demi-john lamp bases
Located in Newport Coast, CA
Beautiful pair of large glass wine bottle lamp bases. Newly wired. Shades not included {other
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20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Painted Italian Lamp Bases
Located in Culver City, CA
Hand painted Italian lamp bases with three metal arms and wood bobesches. not wired, but could be
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of table lamps with rosewood and plexi glass bases.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of impressive table lamps with rosewood frames and chrome posts holding blue grey plexi panels
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Pair of Midcentury Glass Lamp Bases
Located in London, GB
mounted and wired as a pair of lamp bases.
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Pair of Geometric Plaster Lamp Bases
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A pair of elegant hand-crafted cross lamp-bases in matt white plaster polished. Pieces are
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21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Paul Hanson Table Lamps in Limed Finish with Brass Bases
By Paul Hansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful pair of lamps from this well respected designer. Custom silk shades are included.
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Pair of Balinese Root Lamp Bases
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sculptural pair of Balinese root lam bases
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Table Lamps

Materials

Burl

Pair Of Vintage Italian Lamp Bases
Located in Seattle, WA
A lovley Pair of Cast Plaster Table Lamps with Oxidized Verdigris Finish and Gilt Highlights. Re
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Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

A Pair of Lucite Columned Table Lamps with Square Brass Bases
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Lucite Columned Table Lamps with Square Bases
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Lucite Columned Table Lamps with Square Bases 1970s
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Lucite Columned Table Lamps with Square Bases 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

A Pair of 1960s White Ceramic Table Lamps on Lucite Bases
Located in London, GB
A Pair of 1960s White Ceramic Table Lamps on Lucite Bases
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

A Pair of Olive Green Glass Table Lamps on Circular Bases
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Olive Green Glass Table Lamps on Circular Bases 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

A Pair of 1950s Root Table Lamps set on Lucite Bases
Located in London, GB
A Pair of 1950s Root Table Lamps set on Lucite Bases with original shades
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Pair Vintage Pink Italian Eclipse Table Lamps with Lucite Bases, 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual and unique shaped Italian ceramic eclipse table lamps in pink. Sitting on clear and sturdy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Lucite

Pair of Turquoise Colored Vase-Form Table Lamps with Lucite Bases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish pair of table lamps in their glazed deep turquoise coloration will add that bit of
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Ceramic

Pair of Italian Painted Wood Lamp Bases
Located in Culver City, CA
Blue and yellow painted lamp bases
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Bronze Lamps with Alabaster Bases
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Bronze Lamps with Alabaster Bases
Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Pair of Quartz Lamps with Gilded Bases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Quartz Lamps with Gilded Bases
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Quartz

Pair of Wood Lamps with Custom Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of wood lamps with custom bases.
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Lemon Ginger Jar Lamps with Black Bases
Located in New York, NY
Lemon ginger jar lamps with black bases
Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Tall Tole Lamps with Scalloped Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely pair tall tole lamps with scalloped bases.
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

NY Art Deco Column Lamp Bases, 1920s
By Paul Cret
Located in London, GB
A pair of architecturally grand, nickel-plated lamp bases, beautifully proportioned with reeded
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Vintage 1920s American Greco Roman Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Pair of Aluminum Lamps on Wooden Bases
Located in Hudson, NY
Sleek Industrially Designed Lamp Bases. Unusual Form and Use of Material
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Murano Lamps On Gilt Wood Bases
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of blue and gold Murano lamps on gilt wood bases.
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Vintage 1930s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Turquoise Ceramic Lamps with Black Painted Bases
Located in New York, NY
Turquoise ceramic lamps with black painted bases, darkened brass hardware and black silk cord.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of crackle lamps on lucite bases
Located in Boston, MA
Pair of modern crackle vase lamps on lucite bases. Pair @$950, Shades not included.
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Pair of White Crackle Glaze Lamp Bases
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pair of ceramic lamp bases, glazed in white crackle. Height dimensions approx. are with the
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Late 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Earthenware

Gold Mercury Glass Lamps on Lucite Bases
Located in Houston, TX
Brilliant pair of hollywood regency mercury glass lamps,on lucite bases. High glamour all the way.
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

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

Materials

Brass

Black and White Faceted Ceramic Lamp Bases
By Salvatore Parisi
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pair of geometric shapes lamp-bases, stoneware glazed in glossy white and black, decorated with an
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21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Carved Alabaster Column Lamp Bases
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Pair of Alabaster lamps with fluted columns atop square plinth bases, recently wired. 20" to the
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20th Century Italian Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Lamp Bases
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-twentieth century cream glazed ceramic lamps, with faux tree bark surfaces and set
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Contemporary White Porcelain Concave Table Lamps on Square Crystal Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stylish pair of American contemporary white porcelain table lamps with elegant concave lines and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Pair of 20th Century French Cut Faceted Crystal Table Lamps, Bronze Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 20th century French cut and faceted crystal table lamps, bronze bases.
Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Antique Wine Press Twisted Wood Table Lamps on Iron Bases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of twisted walnut wood table lamps on iron bases, repurposed from 18th century French wine
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Antique 18th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of Chic Driftwood Table Lamps, each on shaped bases, with shades.
Located in St.amford, CT
Pair of Chic Driftwood Table Lamps, circa 1960's, each naturalistic driftwood on shaped metal bases
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Pair Frosted Glass Lamps on Ceramic Bases
Located in Sundance, UT
Frosted Glass Shades with white ceramic bases. On dimmers. Circa 1960
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Almost Pair Of Brass Column Lamp Bases
Located in Bedford, NY
OCTOGAN SHAPED BRASS METAL BASES- TOP ELECTICAL MOUNTING IS DIFFERENT ON EACH OTHERWISE A PAIR
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Onyx Lamps on Bronzed Bases
Located in Hollywood, FL
Lamp base overall measures: 10.5 W x 4.75 D x 14 H. Measurements below are to top of finial and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Large Pair of Silver Plated Lamp Bases
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
These have been made into lamps.
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Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Porcelain Lamps with Gilt Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian Ribbed Bottle Porcelain Lamps. Burgandy with Gold. Shades $390 each
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Murano Glass Lamps with White Marble Bases
Located in New York, NY
Marvelous murano glass lamps with white marble base are a muted amethest with opaque white stripe.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Pair of Parzinger-esque Wood and Brass Table Lamps with Trapezoid Bases
Located in New York, NY
Ultra chic pair of lamps right here. Ready to light up your life. To give you hope to carry on. To
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20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Old Tortoise Shell Lamp Bases
Located in Newport Coast, CA
Old tortoise shells mounted onto iron stand and base. Sold as a pair.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

A Pair of 20th Century Amboise Lamp Bases
Located in London, GB
A pair of grey painted carved wooden lamp bases of square tapering form with panelled sides
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20th Century French Table Lamps

Pair of Ceramic Moderne Horse Head Lamp Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extremely stylized pair if lamp bases is made of ceramic with a creamy pale yellow crackleware
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20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Pair of Bisque Lamps on Lucite Bases
Located in Water Mill, NY
Beautiful pair of bisque lamps on lucite bases. The shades are included in the lamp price.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Pair Coral Glazed Ceramic Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Coral Glazed Ceramic Lamps with Brass Bases and parchment Shades. lamps are more coral orange
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair 19th Century Stone Pedestals as Lamp Bases
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair 19th Century Stone Pedestals as Lamp Bases.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Pair of Black Ceramic Lamps on Chrome Bases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of black ceramic lamps on chrome bases
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Midcentury Porcelain Lamps on Custom Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of midcentury porcelain lamps on custom bases.
Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Pair Red Glass Torso Lamps Marble Bases
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Pair Red Glass 'Torso' Lamps Marble Bases
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Christopher Spitzmiller Lamps, Bases Original Signed
By Christopher Spitzmiller
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Christopher Spitzmiller lamps, bases original signed.
Category

Early 2000s Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Italian Porcelain Lamps with Gilt Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Restored Italian Porcelain Lamps with Gilt Bases Rewired
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Gourd Shaped Lamps on Lucite Bases
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of silver metallic gourd shaped porcelain lamps on lucite bases with custom shades. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Pair of Mid-Century Lamps with Lucite Bases
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of blue and green glazed lamps with new Lucite bases.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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Table Lamp Bases For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of table lamp bases for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct table lamp bases — often made from metal, ceramic and wood — can elevate any home. We have 544 antique and vintage table lamp bases in-stock, while there are 17 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of table lamp bases available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Table lamp bases bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Table lamp bases have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Dalo, Laurel Lamp Company and Stiffel are consistently popular.

How Much are Table Lamp Bases?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,750, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $18,500 highest priced.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry Sons

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today

If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.

Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.

Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Table Lamp Bases
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A lamp base is the lighting element of the lamp which attaches to the lamp body. They are traditionally made up of nickel-plated brass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The base of a lamp is usually just called the lamp base. Manufacturers and artisans produce lamp bases out of a wide range of materials, including metal, wood, glass and pottery. Find a selection of antique and vintage lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A table base should be roughly two-thirds of the size of the tabletop. So a top with a 60-inch diameter should be paired with a 40-inch base.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


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

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

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