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Pair of Large Ceramic Art Pottery Bases Decorative Caramel Glaze
By Gordon Martz
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern large ceramic vase shape glazed table lamps.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Corinthian Neoclassical Table Lamps Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Pair of Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps With
Category

Vintage 1970s Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Pair of Italian Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960's Italian white ceramic table lamps with nickel bases. Measurements: Height of body
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Murano Italian Blue Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Murano Italian hand blown clear blue colored table lamps mounted on brass metal bases
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Amethyst Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian circa 1960's Italian table table lamps with gilt bases. Measurements: Height of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Organic Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of organic ceramic table lamps on black wood bases.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi / Bitossi Table Lamps for Raymor
By Aldo Londi
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of taller handcrafted Aldo Bitossi pottery table lamps with dark walnut bases and stem base
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Cream Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's French porcelain table lamps with silver bases. Measurements: Height of body
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinoiserie Motif Table Lamps
By James Mont
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of enameled metal chinoiserie motif table lamps with painted wood bases in the style of James
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Midcentury Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of of circa 1960s Italian ceramic table lamps with wood bases. measurements: Height of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Art Deco Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1940's table lamps with silver plated bases and wooden body. Measurements
Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Cut Crystal Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous pair of 1960s Hollywood Regency style cut crystal table lamps. Metal bases with nickel
Category

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Pair of White Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1970's cased & molded glass table lamps with nickel plated bases
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Art Nouveau Brass Table Lamps
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Art Nouveau Brass Table Lamps - with Tripod Bases on Anthemion Separated Lion Paw Feet - 27
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Opaline Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's French opaline glass table lamps mounted on lucite bases. Measurements
Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

French Amber Cut-Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940s French molded amber glass table lamps with gilt brass bases Measurements
Category

Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Green Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940s Italian green porcelain table lamps with bronze bases. Measurements: Height
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Blue Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's French blue glazed porcelain table lamps with silver bases. Measurements
Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Silver

Blue and White Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940's Italian urn-shaped porcelain table lamps with pedestal bases. Measurements Height
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Glazed Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s French glazed porcelain table lamps with metal bases. Measurements: Body height
Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Blue Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's Italian blown glass table lamps with bronze bases. Measurements: Height of
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Nineteenth Century Porcelain Urn Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th century French porcelain urns mounted as table lamps with bronze bases
Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Midcentury Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian circa 1950s ceramic table lamps with iron bases. Measurements: Height of body
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 19th Century French Brass Neoclassical Candlesticks
Located in Pembroke, MA
be electrified as table lamps). Bases are decorated with rose vines.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Plaster Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1950s plaster table lamps with ebonized bases. Measurements: Height of body 15
Category

Vintage 1950s European Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Large Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large circa 1950's French brown-glazed ceramic table lamps with silver leafed bases
Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Amber Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960s amber blown glass table lamps with patinated metal bases. Measurements
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Celadon Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French circa 1900s celadon table lamps with etched bronze bases. Measurements: Height
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19thC Turned Brass Table Lamps
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of 19th century turned brass table lamps with weighted bases and spring loaded candle lights
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Midcentury Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large circa 1950's Italian ceramic table lamps with silver plated bases. Measurements
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Gray Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1960s Italian gray glazed porcelain table lamps with black bases. Measurements
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Nickel-Plated Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's French nickel-plated table lamps with painted wood bases. Measurements
Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Cut Crystal Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940s French cut crystal table lamps with polished bronze bases. Measurements
Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Pair of French Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920s French porcelain table lamps with bronze bases and hand-painted decorations
Category

Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Molded Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's French molded glass table lamps with marble bases.   Measurements: Height
Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Tusk Shaped Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of faux tusks, 1940s table lamps with patinated bronze bases. Measurements: 19.5" height of
Category

Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Pair of Blue Opaline Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960’s Italian blue opaline table lamps with lucite bases. Measurements: Height of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Polished Brass and Acrylic Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of 1970s polished brass table lamps with acrylic bases and finials. All new brass hardware
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Pair of "Smoke" Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of late 1940s French gray and white "smoke" art glass table lamps with silver plated bases
Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Pair of Moderne Brutalist Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian circa 1960's moderne sculptural table lamps with ebonized wood bases. The body
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Pair of 19th Century Bronzed Metal Urns With Marble Bases, electrified
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a stately pair of 19th century bronzed metal urns with heavy embossing, and situated on a white veined marble plinth
Category

Antique 1880s French Greco Roman Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of of Art Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's Italian art glass table lamps with silver bases. Measurements: Height of body
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Substantial Vintage Lucite Sculptural Postmodern Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
pair of very thick and heavy Lucite Postmodern table lamps. The bases are cut out sculptural forms
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair Chinese Asian Famille Rose Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Chinese import porcelain Famille Rose wide baluster jar vases mounted as table lamps on
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Tall Indo Persian Copper Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Tall repoussé copper table lamps with solid teak wood bases. Intricate fretwork on the lower
Category

Vintage 1960s Moroccan Moorish Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair Paul Ferrante Minerva Gilt Column Table Lamps
By Paul Ferrante
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of large- scale gilt ionic column form twin-light table lamps on square pedestal bases. Each
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Other

Set of Three Italian Modernist Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Set of three Italian Modernist Table lamps. Painted metal with glass bases and each with a round
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Sculptural Mercury Glass Table Lamps 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large sculptural mercury glass table lamps with nickel bases and hardware, American 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Boho Chic Pineapple Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of boho chic pineapple table lamps on bases. These are tall at 24.75" from base to
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster, Lacquer

Stunning Pair of Mixed Metal Banded Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning Pair of Banded Mixed Metal Table Lamps on Tapered Bases
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bronze and Leather Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1960s French embossed leather table lamps with bronze bases. Measurements
Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Mercury Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French circa 1930s mercury glass table lamps with metal bases. Measurements: Height
Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Mercury Glass

Pair of brass bulrush form table lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of stylized brass bulrush form table lamps with urn bases.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Midcentury Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1960's Italian glazed blue ceramic table lamps with gilt brass bases. Measurements
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Alabaster Column Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large circa 1920s Italian carved column shaped alabaster table lamps with marble bases
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Blown Glass Murano Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1960s Murano table lamps with gilt bases. Measurements: Height of body 19" Height to
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Pink Midcentury Murano Table Lamps
By Murano 5
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of midcentury Murano lamps. Hand blown semi-opaque pinkish-champagne glass table lamps on gilt
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Pink Midcentury Murano Table Lamps
Pair of Pink Midcentury Murano 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.