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Pair of Large Squat Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Large Squat Brass Table lamps with Black Lacquer Bases. Custom linen Shades. Restored and Rewired.
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Lava Glaze Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Large Lava Glaze Table Lamps, Refinished Wooden Bases. Rewired. Silk Shades $350
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Pair of Table Lamps by Roger Fatus
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Patinated Metal Table Lamps with Tripod Bases. Designed by Roger Fatus for Disderot.
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Machine Age Table Lamps 1930s
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Pair of table lamps. Machine age design. Wood bases with original black lacquer. Nickel plated
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Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Mercury Glass Table Lamps
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of mercury table lamps on painted metal bases. Ball shape on graduated pedestal ring neck with
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Crackle Glaze Asian Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chinese crackle glaze table lamps with newer bases, muted varied colors of green (primary
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Table Lamps

Pair of Antique Painted Wood Table Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
a beautiful pair of antique 1940s table lamps with painted wood bases in a carved urn shape. the
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Hardwood

Pr Table Lamps By Roberto G. Rida
Located in New York, NY
PR OF ELEGENT GOLD BEVELED GLASS TABLE LAMPS WITH NICKEL BASES MADE IN MILAN DESIGNED BY
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Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Tall Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Murano glass table lamps. The 22.5" bases are clear with applied blue and green swirls to
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 70 s Italian Table Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
We love the pigtail cord on this pair of 70's Italian table lamps with chrome bases and height
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Pair of 1940s French Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s French Porcelain Table Lamps with Gilt Wood Bases To see similar items
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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Pair of Barovier Cordonato Oro Table Lamps
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Pair of glass cordonato oro table lamps, on dore bronze bases. Barovier, Italian, late 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Unique Organic Form Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of rare and unusual hand carved organic wooden form table lamps on ebonized bases, rewired
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Scale Cork Table Lamps
Located in Toronto, ON
Pair of large scale vase shape cork table lamps with gold leaf metal bases. Cork in a beautifull
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Cork

Pair of Paul Hanson Glass Table Lamps
Located in Easton, PA
Pair of handblown Italian glass, faux-tortoise shell table lamps with solid brass bases and caps
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Paul Hanson Glass Table Lamps
Located in Easton, PA
Pair of handblown Italian glass, faux-tortoise shell table lamps with solid brass bases and caps
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950s - 1960s Brass Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of raised relief brass table lamps with turned fruitwood bases and capitals. Rewired with
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Pair of Bronze Patinated Table Lamps
Located in Southfield, MI
Heavy duty pair of bronze patinated metal table lamps mounted on carved wooden bases, dating to the
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Pair of Vintage Celadon Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Oakland Park, FL
This item is part of our 7Th Anniversary SALE: Pair of vintage celadon green porcelain table lamps
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Vintage 1960s Asian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Rosewood, Porcelain

Pair of Chrome Table Lamps, American, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of chrome stacked sphere table lamps, with ebonized wood bases. American, 1960s. In custom
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Gourd Form Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural gourd form ivory crackle glazed ceramic table lamps
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A pair of orange ceramic table lamps
Located in New York, NY
TF1746 A pair of orange and mustard ceramic table lamps with black bases and white fabric
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

A pair of Murano glass table lamps
Located in New York, NY
ATL1275 A pair of Murano glass table lamps. The trumpet bell shaped bases have a swirled
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Vintage Brass Sculpted Urn Table Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
a beautiful pair of vintage 1960 table lamps with gorgeous bases with a sculpted urn base in brass
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Texture Glass Table Lamps by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Fairfax, VA
Exquisite and unique texture glass tubes table lamps with chrome bases.
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Vintage 1970s German Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

A Pair of 1950s Heavy Brass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A Pair of 1950s Heavy Brass Table Lamps on Octagonal Shaped Bases
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Pair of blue Murano cased glass table lamps
Located in Toronto, ON
Pair of blue Murano cased glass table lamps with silver gilt bases and custom card shades. Lamps
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Brass and Macassar Ebony Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of newly wired vintage brass table lamps with new Macassar Ebony bases
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Pair of 1970s Blown Glass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A Pair of 1970s Blown Glass Table Lamps Mounted on Nickel Plated Bases
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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Elegant Pair of Cork Veneered Table Lamps, 1970s
Located in London, GB
An Elegant Pair of Cork Veneered Table Lamps on Ebonised and Brass Bases 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Pair of white Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A Pair of white Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps with Nickel Plated Detail & Bases 1960/70s
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20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Porcelain Bamboo Motif Table Lamps
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Vintage White Porcelain Bamboo Motif Table Lamps with Metal Bases and Silk Shades
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of blue and green ceramic table lamps.
Located in Toronto, ON
Pair of large scale ribbed peacock green and blue ceramic table lamps with silver gilt wooden bases
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Superb Pair of Blown Glass Table Lamps, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A Superb Pair of Blown Glass Table Lamps on Chrome Bases 1970s Width at widest point 16cm
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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Pair of Pretty Pink Italian Glass Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Very nice pair of pink Italian glass table lamps with custom lucite bases and custom white shades.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Slender Tapered Square Brass Table Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
a pair of very nice mid-century table lamps with beautiful and subtle bases of gently tapering
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1930 s Metal Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1930's Metal Chinoiserie style table lamps with ebonised wooden bases. Shown with 18
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of English Riding Boot Tree Table Lamps
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A charming pair of late 19th century wood and brass riding boot trees fashioned into table lamps on
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Antique Early 1900s English Table Lamps

Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Teardrop Table Lamps
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Vintage Murano Glass fluted Teardrop Table Lamps on turned Wood Bases with Glass Finials
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Three Arm Candelabra Form Table Lamps
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Pair of three arm candelabra form bronze table lamps with circular glass bases. Italian, late 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Italian Porcelain Hand-Painted Table Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Italian porcelain hand-painted table lamps with amber Lucite bases. Signed Mangani
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Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 1950s Chromed Steel Cylinder Table Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
A very stylish pair of vintage 1950s table lamps with heavy bases of chromed steel ribbed cylinders
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair White Lacquered Table Lamps with Geometric Shades
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
the Pair of White Lacquered Table Lamps have cubiform bases with flattened dome shades. Uber
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20th Century French Table Lamps

Pair of square cut crystal moderne table lamps
Located in Toronto, ON
Pair of European hand blown, square cut crystal moderne table lamps with silver gilt metal bases
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Vintage 1950s European Table Lamps

Pair Of Oriental Blanc De Chine Table Lamps
Located in Middleburg, VA
WONDERFUL PAIR OF ORIENTAL BLANC DE CHINE TABLE LAMPS ON BLACK LAQUER BASES WITH NEW SAGE GREEN
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20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood, Silk

Pair of 1960s Monumental Chapman Brass Table Lamps
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 1960s monumental brass urn form table lamps with ebonized bases, capitals and finials by
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Wire Silhouette Form Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French artisan crafted wire silhouette form table lamps on ebonized bases. These hand
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Wire, Brass

Pair of Regency Style Urn Form Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of monumental Italian classical white painted urn form table lamps on plinth bases table with
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Figural Table Lamps by Marianna Von Allesch
By Marianna von Allesch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of rare Cubist inspired ceramic figural form table lamps mounted on ebonized wood bases by
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Italian Corinthian Capitals Mounted as Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian hand carved Corinthian capitals mounted as table lamps on powder coated steel bases
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Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Red Mid Century Modern Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fabulous pair of 1940s table lamps with handcrafted ceramic bases in a beautiful rogue color and
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Three Stacked Crystal Ball Table Lamps
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Pair of three stacked handblown crystal ball table lamps, with nickeled bronze bases, posts and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Vibrant Pair of Textured Ceramic Table Lamps, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A vibrant pair of textured ceramic table lamps on nickel-plated bases 1970s NB: These items are
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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Pair 1940s Marcello Fantoni Italian Ceramic Table Lamps
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Easton, PA
Pair of Chinese scholar ceramic table lamps with original metal bases designed by Marcello Fantoni
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Blue Glass and Chrome Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large Danish blue glass table lamps with chrome bases. Three way switch allows the top and
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Pair of Large Danish Blue Glass Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large blue glass table lamps with chrome bases. Three way switch allows the top and bottom
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Vintage 1960s Danish Table Lamps

A pair of yellow glazed ceramic table lamps
Located in New York, NY
TF1749 A pair of yellow-glazed ceramic table lamps with bases and vase-caps in a darkened
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Vintage 1950s American 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 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 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.