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Sculptural Teardrop Table Lamp – Mint Green – Rare 1980s Art Deco Lighting
Located in Toronto, CA
A rare and radiant find, this 1980s sculptural ceramic table lamp features an original mint green
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Teardrop Table Lamp – Iridescent Rose Pink – 1980s Ceramic Art Deco
Located in Toronto, CA
Glossy, dimensional, and full of movement, this sculptural ceramic lamp from the 1980s is a rare
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Carved Limestone Teardrop Table Lamp in the Style of Albert Tormos, 1970s
By Albert Tormos
Located in Chicago, IL
A French hand carved porous limestone lamp in the style of Albert Tormos. This sculptural lamp has
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Teardrop Table Lamp in Clear Glass with Pink Blue, Flavio Poli for Seguso 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in London, GB
Seguso table lamp Teardrop shaped table lamp in clear glass with pink and blue inclusions
Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Italian Teardrop-Form Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish pair of Italian mid-century ribbed teardrop-form glass lamps of butterscotch glass raised
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Italian Teardrop-Form Table Lamps
Italian Teardrop-Form Table Lamps
$4,800
H 25 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Italian Teardrop-Form Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A striking pair of Italian mid-century teardrop-form ribbed lamps of transluscent white glass with
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Italian Teardrop-Form Table Lamps
Italian Teardrop-Form Table Lamps
$4,750
H 31 in Dm 5.25 in
A Sleek Pair of American 1960 s Carved Mahogany Teardrop-Form Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
A sleek pair of American 1960's carved mahogany teardrop form lamps; each gracefully proportioned
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Pair of Teardrop Form Laurel Lamps Attributed to Tony Paul
By Laurel Lamp Company, Tony Paul
Located in New York, NY
Pair of chrome teardrop form tables manufactured by the Laurel Lamp Company, design attributed to
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Murano Gold Leaf Teardrop Lamps
Located in San Marino, CA
Pair of Murano gold leaf teardrop lamps, with 23 karat gold leaf flecks. "granelli di foglia d'oro."
Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Gold Leaf Teardrop Lamps
Murano Gold Leaf Teardrop Lamps
$3,780
H 29 in Dm 16.75 in
Fine Tall Mottled Drip Glaze Teardrop Pottery Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
...SOLD...Great scale with this pair of tall teak based lamps with teardrop vase form of mottled
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

David Cressey Robert Maxwell "Teardrop Sunburst" Table Lamps, circa 1970
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell "Teardrop Sunburst" table lamps, circa 1970. Each Measures
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of David Cressey Robert Maxwell "Teardrop Sunburst" Table Lamps
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of table lamps is a result of the collaboration between David Cressey & Robert Maxwell to
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware, Ceramic, Linen

Pair of Chinese Export "Teardrop" Lamps
Located in New York, NY
These lovely lamps, with their creamy gray glaze, can fit into any design scheme. We love their
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

20th Murano Gold Leaf Teardrop Lamp
Located in San Marino, CA
One of a pair, 20th century Italian Murano gold leaf teardrop lamp, with 23 karat gold leaf flecks
Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

20th Murano Gold Leaf Teardrop Lamp
20th Murano Gold Leaf Teardrop Lamp
$1,900
H 29 in Dm 16.75 in
Pair of Green Teardrop Porcelain Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of green/multicolored glass table lamps on brass frames. Shades included.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Green Teardrop Porcelain Lamps
Pair of Green Teardrop Porcelain Lamps
$1,800 / set
H 21 in W 6 in D 6 in
David Cressey Robert Maxwell "Teardrop Sunburst" Ceramic Table Lamp for Earthg
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware, Linen

Pair of Contemporary "Teardrop" Sommerso Murano Lamps
Located in Toronto, ON
North America. Shade optional. Measures: Lamp base is 15". Top of the shade is 25."
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Vintage Mid Century Mod Large Hand Blown Murano Teardrop Amber Glass Table Lamp
By Murano 5
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This elegant table lamp features a tall, elongated glass base in a rich golden amber hue with clear
Category

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

Materials

Glass

50 s Teardrop Satin White Pottery Lamps Pair
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD AUG 2010 Elegant pair of teardrop vase form table lamps with a satin white glaze resting on a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Large Pink/White Teardrop Murano Glass 1930s Lamp
Located in Bellport, NY
Beautiful murano glass teardrop shaped lamp in pink and white. New wire and three way light switch
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Large Murano Teardrop Lamps with Lucite Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Murano glass lamps in teardrop form with new Lucite bases and finials.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass, Lucite

Pair of 1950s Italian Murano Mottled Cream Teardrop’ Lamps
Located in London, GB
Contemporary table lamps of iridescent fluted glass on circular brass bases. The dimensions
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Barovier Robin s Egg Blue Double Teardrop Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional double teardrop, glass lamps with controlled bubble on heavy brass bases. Lamps have
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

stylish pair of italian 1950 s teardrop form murano lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
a stylish pair of italian 1950's teardrop form murano lamps of translucent off-white glass; rewired
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Gold Venetian Teardrop Lamps with Pongee Silk Shades
Located in San Marino, CA
Pair of gold-flecked Venetian teardrop lamps with ivory pongee silk drum shades. Gourd shaped base
Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

One-Off Teardrop Stoneware Table Light by Kasper Würtz
By Kasper Würtz
Located in London, GB
A beautiful teardrop shaped one off table lamp by Kasper Würtz. A Classic shape inspired by the
Category

2010s Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cotton, Stoneware

Pair of Elongated Teardrop Shaped Fluted Murano Glass Lamps, Circa 1950s
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of stylized elongated teardrop shaped fluted Murano glass lamps with controlled air bubble
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

1980s Sculptural Teardrop Ceramic Lamp in Sky Blue with Orb Ligh
Located in Toronto, CA
A rare gem in pastel perfection—this sculptural teardrop lamp from the 1980s stuns in an original
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

A pair of Italian large purple Murano glass and brass teardrop shaped lamps
By Venini
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian large purple Murano glass teardrop shaped lamps mounted on brass bases with brass
Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Subtle Pair of Murano Mid-Century Teardrop Form Pink Ribbed Gold Aventurine Lamps
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in San Francisco, CA
A subtle pair of Murano mid-century teardrop form pink ribbed gold aventurine lamps; each with long
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of French Girandoles with Amethyst Teardrops
Located in Winter Park, FL
amethyst crystal teardrop prisms accented with clear rosettes. Nice small scale accent lights for a mantle
Category

20th Century French Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Girandoles with Amethyst Teardrops
Pair of French Girandoles with Amethyst Teardrops
$1,200 / set
H 12 in W 9 in D 6 in
Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp
Located in San Antonio, TX
This mid-century danish teardrop shaped brass table lamp sits perfectly on a side table or
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp
Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp
$400
H 19.25 in Dm 6.38 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Round Teak Table Lamp
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a teardrop-shaped teak table lamp. It is in good, working condition, showing some minor
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

Pair of Lilac Murano lamps
Located in Buchanan, NY
Pair of 1950s Italian Murano Teardrop Shaped Table Lamps in a beautiful lilac color
Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Alfredo Barbini Attributed Pair Hand-Blown Scavo Glass Table Lamps 1970s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
Pair of artisan hand-blown amber glass table lamps, large teardrop form with scavo finish on
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern More Lighting

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Teardrop Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular table lamp designed and manufactured in Denmark, circa 1950s. This lamp features a teak
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Teardrop Table Lamp
Danish Modern Teak Teardrop Table Lamp
$750
H 35.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair of Glass Teardrop Table Lamps
By Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
on base shows wear). These lamps are wired to light on top, as well as the interior, if desired
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Speckled Millefiori Glass Teardrop Table Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of glass teardrop form table lamps, with multicolored speckled millefiori against an opaque
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

1950s Italian Modern Marble Teardrop Table Lamp for Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Beautifully formed teardrop bottle shaped marble table lamp with etched squiggly lines around the
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Pair Laurel Lamp Co. American Danish Teak Teardrop Table Lamps, 1950 s
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of American Danish Mid Century Laurel Lamp Co. style teak table lamps. Featuring a pear shaped
Category

Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

Italian Murano Blown Glass Gold Fleck Mid Century Modern Teardrop Table Lamp
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning vintage Murano table lamp attributed to Barovier e Toso. The lamp features a shapely
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

Martz M-101 Earth Tone Glazed Teardrop Table Lamp by Marshall Studios Inc
By Gordon Jane Martz, Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural and unique Mid-Century Lamp by Martz for Marshall Studios. This beautiful piece is
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Laurel Teardrop Walnut Accented Bronze over Cast Metal Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This beautiful set of Laurel lamps boast a pretty sinuous design with two contrasting material's
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Teardrop Form Mid Century Table Lamp of Solid Rosewood
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in New York, NY
Graceful organic modern rosewood lamp having three teardrop elements which create a sculptural
Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Sophisticated Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Teardrop Amber Table Lamp
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modernist handblown Murano glass table lamp with an accentuated teardrop form featuring
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Teardrop Form Blue Ceramic Lotte Lamp
By Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund
Located in New York, NY
Deep blue glaze taeardrop form ceramic lamp by Lotte Bostlund. Clean, original, working condition
Category

Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Teardrop Shaped Lamp
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modernist table lamp comprised of hand-blown Murano glass in a teardrop shape. This
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Anish Kapoor Teardrop Lamp, 1999 for Tate Gallery, Beautiful
By Anish Kapoor
Located in London, GB
Anish Kapoor "Teardrop' Lamp, 1999 MDF and parchment Signed in ink 'AK' to reverse Fully
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Table Lamps

Opalescent Blown Glass Lamp with Teardrop Crystals, Vintage Hollywood Regency
Located in Topeka, KS
elaborate goldtone embellishments plus teardrop crystals are so over-the-top the whole lamp is just too
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Pair of Elongated Teardrop Shaped Fluted Murano Glass Lamps, Circa 1950s
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of stylized elongated teardrop shaped fluted Murano glass lamps with controlled air bubble
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Neoclassical Candlestick Table Lamps
Located in Fulton, CA
Striking pair of Neoclassical table lamps. Crystal teardrop prisms surround frosted glass flame
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Elegant Pair of Seguso Table Lamps
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Pair of ribbed teardrop form Murano glass table lamps, in great original, working condition. These
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Elegant Pair of Seguso Table Lamps
Elegant Pair of Seguso Table Lamps
$3,400
H 37 in Dm 6.5 in
Fun Waylande Gregory Style Gilt Elephants Glass Table Lamp
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Miami, FL
exquisite tall etched, gilt and enamelled teardrop shaped blown glass table lamp has four magical large gilt
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Sputnik Pink Cascade Italian Murano Venini Glass Gilt Table Lamps, Pair
By Venini
Located in Coimbra, PT
Art-Glass table lamps or Mid-Century Modernist or vintage, 1970s Materials: hand blown glass (pink
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Solid Teak Floor Lamp with Attached End Table and Teardrop Base
Located in Kansas City, MO
Unusual Danish modern teak floor lamp with a built in round table and unique teardrop shaped
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Teak

Pair of Italian Barovier e Toso Murano Glass Lamps With Gold Aventurine
By Barovier&Toso
Located in North Miami, FL
These stunning Murano glass table lamps are teardrop shape with mega gold aventurine inclusions in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

1970s French Brass Teardrop Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Vintage polished brass teardrop table lamp. France, 1970's. Pair available, priced individually.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s French Brass Teardrop Table Lamp
$850
H 22.25 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
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Teardrop Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the teardrop table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each teardrop table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and murano glass. Find 48 options for an antique or vintage teardrop table lamp now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a teardrop table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A teardrop table lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made teardrop table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Laurel Lamp Company, Gordon Jane Martz and Marshall Studios are consistently popular.

How Much is a Teardrop Table Lamp?

The average selling price for a teardrop table lamp at 1stDibs is $1,995, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $7,950 for the 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 Teardrop Table Lamp
  • 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify a Bradley and Hubbard table lamp, examine the base, neck and shade. Many Bradley Hubbard lamps feature a mark consisting of the brand name centered inside a triangle. For unmarked pieces, it's usually necessary to use the characteristics of the lamp to make an identification. Bradley Hubbard is well known for its intricate glass shades and ornate brass and bronze bases. Looking at photographs of the maker's lamps published on trusted online resources can help you get familiar with its style. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you. Shop a diverse assortment of Bradley Hubbard furniture on 1stDibs.