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Pair of Brass Candlestick lamps on ebonized bases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Brass Candlestick lamps on ebonized bases, newly rewired and new hardware
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pait of Lucite Ball Lamps on Lucite Bases
Located in Water Mill, NY
Attractive pair of 6-ball lucite lamps on lucite bases with custom shades
Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Pair of Brass Lamps on Black Painted Bases
Located in New York, NY
Brass lamps on black painted wood bases, with newly rewired and new brass hardware.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Turquoise Stiffel Lamps on Brass Bases
By Stiffel
Located in San Antonio, TX
Striking pair of Stiffel lamps in a vibrant turquoise blue on original brass bases.
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Faux Coral Lamps on Lucite Bases
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of faux coral lamps on Lucite bases with gray linen shades. Shades measure 18 x 11 x 9.75 H
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Lucite

PAIR OF PLASTER BOOK LAMPS ON LUCITE BASES
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of stack of book lamps in plaster, mounted on lucite bases, with rectangular linen shades.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Lavender Glass Lamps with Lucite Bases
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage lamps have been refitted with new lucite bases and new chrome hardware. Shades not included.
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Faux Marble Lamps on Gilded Bases
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of faux marbled & gilded urn form lamps on reeded standards mounted on stacked bases. Custom
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Composition

Pair of Brass Mask Lamps on Stone Bases
Located in London, GB
Pair of brass mask lamps on stone bases with original shades, Italian c 1980s Height with shade
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Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Lamps, gilded wood with iron bases
Located in Hudson, NY
Great Pair of Lamps, gilded wood with iron bases, newly assembled with early 20th century wood
Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

David Cressey Architectural Pottery lamp bases for Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and unusual form for this series of lamp bases created by Cressey for Lightolier. Classic
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Tall Raymor Italian Ceramic Lamp Bases
By Raymor
Located in Easton, PA
Pair of tall ceramic lamp bases made in Italy and imported by Raymor, circa 1950s. Decoration on
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 1970s Black and Clear Glass Table Lamps with Flared Bases, France
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1970s black and clear glass table lamps with flared bases. (Shades not included). Size
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

A Pair of 20th Century Sully Lamp Bases
Located in London, GB
A pair of painted lamp bases. of vase form, the bodies with deep carving and set upon an octagonal
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Pair of Blown Glass Bell Jar Table Lamps on Hand Turned Wooden Bases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of stunning monumental blown glass bell jar table lamps. These highly decorative clear glass
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Of 19thc Marble Lamps On Custom Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
PAIR OF 19thC MARBLE LAMPS ON CUSTOM BASES AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE ANTIQUES WE HAVE A VERY
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Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Pair AMBER Carved Chinese Dragon Lamps - custom bases
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a pair of high quality amber Chinese 'dragon' lamps on custom carved wood bases
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Amber

A pair of carved lions paw lamp bases
Located in Grange-Over-Sands, GB
A wonderful pair of lamp bases made from carved and painted oak hairy lions paws. Likely 18thC
Category

Antique 18th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Hardwood

A Pair of 20th Century Brissac Lamp Bases
Located in London, GB
A pair of painted wooden lamp bases of bulbous form, having overlaid turned decoration. This
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Ceramic Lamp Bases By Salvatore Parisi
By Salvatore Parisi
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Rare pair of modeled stoneware lamp bases, with engraved (using tree bark marks) and glazed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Bentwood Table Lamps by Caprani Light of Denmark w/ Crescent Bases
By Caprani Light AS
Located in Asheville, NC
Pair of Mads Caprani table lamps, circa 1971 by Danish manufacturer Caprani Light AS. These vintage
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of 1930s Crystal Table Lamps with Brass Bases and William Morris Lampshade
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Beautiful pair of crystal lamps with brass bases in a French Louis xv style, fitted with a pair of
Category

Vintage 1930s Central American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Large Pair of Ceramic Vases as Lamp Bases
Located in London, GB
mounted as table lamps. Dimensions refer to the height and width of the vases (not including shades).
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Table Lamps

Pair Rock Crystal And Gilt Bronze Lamp Bases
Located in Woodbury, CT
BEAUTIFUL ROCK CRYSTAL COLUMNS WITH GILT BRONZE SCROLLING BASES AND CAPS. READY TO BE WIRED
Category

20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

PAIR Lamps Classical Figures mounted on Marble Bases
Located in Stamford, CT
marble square gilt bases. Sold with empire gold lined black empire shades. Perfect for a library or
Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mercury Gold Yellow Pair of Murano Glass Tables Lamps with Tripod Leg Bases
Located in Paris, ile de france
mercury gold yellow awesome pair of murano glass tables lamps tripod leg base
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Mercury Glass

Pair of Iron Floor Lamps With Tripod bases
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
great pair of Iron floor lamps that turn or have an arm that revolves around the stationary tripod
Category

20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Maitland Smith Opaline Glass Lamps on Marble Bases
By Maitland Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 20th century pair of gilt metal mounted opaline glass vases mounted as lamps by Maitland
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Prussian Blue Lamps with Lucite Bases
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Lucite bottom and nickel fittings. Beautiful dark blue glass body.
Category

20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Bobo Piccoli for Laurel Illuminated Table Lamps
By Bobo Piccoli, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of etherial table lamps with illuminated frosted-glass bases and new linen shades. Three-way
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Patinated Bronze Urn Lamps with Marble Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic pair of bronze table lamps have green marble bases. Their baluster form and beautiful
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Ceramic Lamp-Bases Signed by Salvatore Parisi
By Salvatore Parisi
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Hand-modeled twins lamp-bases, stoneware partially glazed in a shiny pure white on a matt and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Vintage French Green and White Glass Table Lamps on Lucite Bases, 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage green and white glass table lamps. Made in France. Sit level and sturdy on clear
Category

Late 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Durand Art Noveau Art Glass Lamp Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Glass Lamp Bases
Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Pressed Glass Lamps with Silvered Metal Bases
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of pressed glass lamps with silvered metal bases. The shades are included inthe price of the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Pair of 20th Century Faux Marble Painted Lamp Bases
Located in London, GB
A pair of impressive mid-20th century faux marble painted turned wooden table lamps, of baroque
Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Mid Century Ceramic Lamps With Wood Bases
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of green ceramic lamps on wood bases
Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gourd Shaped Porcelain Lamps on Lucite Bases
Located in Water Mill, NY
Beautiful pair of gourd shaped silver metallic porcelain lamps on lucite bases. The lamps have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Lemon Yellow Glazed Ceramic Lamps on Black Steel Bases
Located in New York, NY
Lemon yellow glazed ceramic lamps on black steel bases
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Frederick Weinberg Metal Lamps on Mahogany Bases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Frederick Weinberg metal lamps on mahogany bases.
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Pair of 1950 s Ceramic Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's Ceramic Lamps with Brass Bases.
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian White Glass Lamps with Chrome Bases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian White Glass Lamps with Chrome Bases
Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Murano Glass Lamps with Silver Gilt Bases, circa 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Murano glass lamps with silver gilt bases, circa 1940s.
Category

Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of 1950 s Ceramic Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's Ceramic lamps with brass bases and hardware.
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antiqued Mercury Glass Lamps on Lucite bases
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of antiqued mercury glass lamps on Lucite bases with custom shades
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Pair French Sevre Style Porcelain Lamp Bases (GMD#1327)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair French Sevre Style Porcelain Bronze Mounted Lamp Bases (open top/bottom)
Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Pair of Midcentury Mother of Pearl Mosaic Lamp Bases
Located in London, GB
A pair of mother of pearl mosaic veneered baluster vase lamp bases.  
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Pair of Mid-Century Composition Lamps with Lucite Bases
Located in Water Mill, NY
Attractive pair of Mid-Century composition lamps with Lucite bases and custom shades.
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

PAIR OF VINTAGE SMOKY GLASS LAMPS W/CUST. BASES
Located in Atlanta, GA
PAIR OF VINTAGE SMOKY GLASS LAMPS W/CUST. BASES IN GOLD ALREADY RE-WIRED
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Pair of Plaster Tear Drop Lamps with Lucite Bases
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Very chic little pair of plaster tear drop lamps with fabric shades and lucite bases.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Pair of Ceramic Lamp Bases Signed by Salvatore Parisi
By Salvatore Parisi
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful pair of sculptural and cubist lamp bases, with engraved (using tree bark marks) and
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Pair of Brass Bee Hive Lamps with Lucite Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Brass Lamps with Lucite Bases. Restored, Rewired. Custom Shades $750. for the pair
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Decorated Chinese Porcelain Lamps with Lucite Bases
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Pair of decorated Chinese porcelain lamps with Lucite bases. Original shades. From a Steve Chase
Category

Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Lucite, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Ceramic Lamps on Walnut Bases
Located in Long Beach, CA
Pair of Mid Century Ceramic Lamps on Walnut Bases. Very nice condition. Shades are 18.25" round.
Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Pair of Triple Gourd Ceramic Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Triple Gourd Ceramic Lamps with Brass Bases. Height listed is to the top of the socket.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Canary Yellow Ceramic Lamps with Black Bases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of canary yellow ceramic lamps with black painted bases,new darkened brass hardware and black
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Ceramic Textured Glaze Orange Lamps with Wood Bases
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful pair of diamond shaped two tone spackle ceramic lamps with smooth wooden bases and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern 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
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A lamp base is the lighting element of the lamp which attaches to the lamp body. They are traditionally made up of nickel-plated brass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The base of a lamp is usually just called the lamp base. Manufacturers and artisans produce lamp bases out of a wide range of materials, including metal, wood, glass and pottery. Find a selection of antique and vintage lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A table base should be roughly two-thirds of the size of the tabletop. So a top with a 60-inch diameter should be paired with a 40-inch base.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


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

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

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