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An Unusual Pair of Teal Glass and Lucite Table Lamps 1960s
Located in London, GB
An Unusual Pair of Teal Blue Glass Table Lamps Mounted on Lucite Bases with Brass Detail 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Pair of Mid Century Blanc de Chine Coral Form Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of pristine Mid Century Blanc de Chine coral form table lamps on white ceramic bases. These
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Asian-style Table Lamps by James Mont, American 1940s
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Pair of Asian-style table lamps; the bases made from glass and molded wood with gold paper covered
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

A Pair of Grand Scaled Brass, Lucite and Cane Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of grand scaled table lamps featuring square bases and tube shaped brass bodies showing
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Cut Crystal and Chrome Table Lamps
Located in Sacramento, CA
Pair of 1970s Hollywood Regency cut leaded crystal table lamps with chrome bases, made in Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Stunning Pair of Blue Glass and Nickel Plated Table Lamps, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Blue Glass Table Lamps on Nickel Plated Bases 1960s Fully reconditioned by our team
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

A Tall Regency Pair of Brass Column Table Lamps, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
Stylish pair of tall Regency brass column candlesticks converted into table lamps. With good
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Antique Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Lacquered and Gilt Lion Form and Column Table Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of white column table lamps with gilt lion bases. Removed from an estate done by Maison Jansen
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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage Pair of Live Edge Wood Table Lamps with Edison Globe Bulbs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage table lamps with live edge wood bases and Edison filament globe bulbs. Handmade.
Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Pale Blue and Speckled Gold Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of murano glass table lamps each featuring bodies and bases in ribbed speckled gold glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Moroccan Style Painted Glass Table Lamps with Gold Leaf Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
Unique pair of honeycomb patterned gold and silver painted glass table lamps on gold leaf bases
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Italian Signed Venini Murano Glass with Lucite Table Lamps
By Venini
Located in Houston, TX
lamps atop Lucite bases. I have included two colors of blue as it depends on the light that is hitting
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Asian Dragon and Charm Motif Hand-Decorated Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
lamps with pierced brass bases. Ginger jar form encircled by a white dragon sculpted in exceptionally
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Industrial Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
pair of table lamps from industrial bases, original red paint, handle on one side, newly wired
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair Jacob Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of Polyester and resin Corolle table lamps on white marble bases by Georgia Jacob - Label on
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Polyester

Pr. Antique Architectural Lamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique architectural elements made into table lamps with metal and wood bases. Shades not
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rougier Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful pair of white acrylic table lamps. Black and nickel bases.These sculptural lamps provide
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century Chinese gilt bronze table lamps with custom ebonized walnut bases, new two
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Antique Late 19th Century Table Lamps

Alabaster Column Lamps, Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of fluted column alabaster table lamps, with square bases, American early 1960s. Overall
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Alabaster Column Lamps, Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of fluted column alabaster table lamps, with square bases, American early 1960s. Overall
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Antler Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of table lamps with antler bases. ***Contact/Shipping Information: AOL (American Online
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Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Iron Swan Lamps
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of iron table lamps with double swan bases. Custom oval linen lamp shades.
Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of Fractured Resin Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Great Pair of fractured resin table lamps with lucite bases
Pair Glass Ginger Jar Lamps
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair large brilliant orange glass ginger jar table lamps with brass bases.
Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Luminescent Glass and Lucite Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Nice pair of frosted glass and lucite table lamps. Lamp bases illuminate from within. Located @ LV2
Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Pair of lamps by Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of tall brass table lamps on bases with three orbs graduating in size. Produced by Stiffel.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Pair of Industrial Age Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Industrial age stacked walnut and spun aluminum table lamps on square ebonized bases circa
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Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

Pair of Contemporary Crystal Lamps
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A pair of modern glass table lamps on heavy rectangular bases with graduating stacked orbs and
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Elegant Bronze Lamps
Located in Fairfax, VA
A very elegant pair of table lamps. Originally vases, the pair has been electrified; resulting in
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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Modern Brass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Unusual pair of modernist brass table lamps with octagonal shaped bases with rivets and stacked
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Blanc de Chine Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White porcelain table lamps. Wood bases, updated wiring and hardware, European style twist cord
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

1940 s Painted Glass Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
A matched pair of table lamps, with marble bases supporting hammered brass tapering column and
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Tall Candle Lamps by Stiffel
Located in Hudson, NY
A matched pair of table lamps by Stiffel. Dark wood bases support oil-rubbed bronze. tapering
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

A pair of alabaster lamps
Located in New York, NY
MS1208 A pair of urn-form alabaster table lamps with mahogany bases and fabric shades.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Rare Pair of Gerald Thurston Lamps
By Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Gerald Thurston table lamps with walnut bases and brass details, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A pair of Carrara marble lamps
Located in Madrid, Madrid
A pair of table-lamps with bases made out of stacked Carrara marble balls and bronze.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

A Pair of Chromed Metal Lamps
By Maison Barbier
Located in New York, NY
A pair of mid century chromed metal spherical table lamps on circular bases, in the manner of
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Rococo Prickets as Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
wooden bases as table lamps newly wired for the U.S.
Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Carved Walnut Horse Head Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
a very unique pair of vintage 1960's table lamps with turned wood bases and intricately carved
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Antique Carved Violin Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
a very charming pair of antique table lamps with carved bases and column centers, both adorned with
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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of Celadon Gourd Shaped Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of ceramic celadon gourd shaped table lamps on black turned bases with celadon finials, circa
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20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Celadon

A pair of carved hardstone lamps
Located in New York, NY
TF1292 A pair of table lamps with free-form malachite bases with polished top surfaces
Category

Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Malachite, Agate, Brass, Wire

Pair of Polychrome Delft Vase Lamps
Located in London, GB
chinoiserie. Now mounted on turned water gilded bases as table lamps. Height dimensions refer to height of
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20th Century Dutch Baroque Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

A pair of mica shaded lamps
Located in New York, NY
TF1397 A pair of mica shaded table lamps in original condition. The bases and caps are
Category

Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Mica

A Pair of Yellow Regency Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of yellow ceramic Regency table lamps on walnut bases. American, circa 1960.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Hand Blown Ribbed Glass Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Blown Ribbed Glass Table Lamps with Chrome Bases. Machine Age Style. Rewired Silk Twist
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Lucite Lamps, France, circa 1970
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Pair of table lamps with smoked Lucite bases and white Lucite shades. Interesting curved shape
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of 1970s Oak and Chrome Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
An outstanding pair of large vintage 1970s modern table lamps with bases of stacked oak with chrome
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Large Iridescent Murano Seguso Italian Glass Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
. They are gold decorated, shadow ribbed, fumed table lamps with gold leaf bases. I would say they are
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of 1940s Cast Iron Anchor Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
A very charming pair of 1940s table lamps with wood bases adorned with cast iron anchors wrapped
Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Pair of Burl Wood and Marble Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
A fantastic mix of polished and organic... Handsome pair of burl wood table lamps have black marble
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Laurel Lamps by Maurizio Tempestini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in New York, NY
Lovely, gracefully sculpted pair of Laurel table lamps by Maurizio Tempestini. The bases have a
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

THE BEST ! PAIR OF CAPIZ SHELL LAMPS
Located in Miami, FL
The best! Pair of capiz shell table lamps with with Asian motif bases and finials. Great brass
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Irridescent Murano Seguso Italian Glass Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
. They are gold decorated, shadow ribbed, fumed table lamps with gold leaf bases. I would say they are
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Red Gilded Tole Vase Lamps
Located in London, GB
mounted as table lamps on turned giltwood bases and wired for electric lighting. Height dimension
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Early 20th Century English Regency Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Tin

A pair of Celadon vases mounted as lamps
Located in Madrid, Madrid
A pair of Celadon vases mounted on perspex bases as table-lamps.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

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

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Table Lamp Bases For Sale on 1stDibs

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

How Much are Table Lamp Bases?

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

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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