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Vintage Table Lamps "Bijou" by Louis Christian Kalff for Philips tripod, 1950s
By Philips, Louis Christiaan Kalff
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Vintage Table Lamp Bijou from Philips - 1950s
This beautiful tripod lamp is a real design classic
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Serge Mouille - Tripod Desk Lamp - IN STOCK!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
rotates and swivels
SWITCH OPTIONS
The Tripod desk lamp has the switch on electrical cord
WHAT SETS US
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
$2,100 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Red Lacquered Metal and Brass Conical Italian Table Lamp with Tripod, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing table lamp in lacquered metal and brass with tripod base. This fantastic piece was designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960s Czech Mid-Century Table Lamp with Sculptural Glass Shade and Metal Tripod
Located in Praha, CZ
A mid-century table lamp produced in 1960s Czechoslovakia, combining a sculptural white glass shade
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Coral Effect Twig Wrought Iron White Tripod Base Table Lamp Rare
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a rare vintage white painted twig form lamp that is made of wrought iron rendered in the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
$510 Sale Price
60% Off
Tripod lamp attributed to Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in PARIS, FR
Tripod floor lamp attributed to Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, with an original rhodoid lampshade. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Mid Century Italian Modern Brass and Glass Sphere Tripod Tall Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Italian Modern Brass and Glass Sphere Tripod Tall Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Converted Brass Andiron Candlestick Lamp on Tripod Base
Located in Malibu, CA
Slender brass custom made lamp using an antique French brass/bronze andiron.
Shade top 4"
Bottom 8
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Petite Brass and Glass Tripod Bedside / Table Lamps by Oscar Torlasco
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite bedside/table lamps designed by Oscar Torlasco for Lumen Milano (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Composed
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Tripod Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp model 'Tripod Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1954.
Manufactured by Editions Serge
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$4,453 / item
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Tripod Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp model 'Tripod Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1954.
Manufactured by Editions Serge
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$4,453 / item
Serge Mouille - Black Tripod Desk Lamp - IN STOCK!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
DESCRIPTION:
This desk lamp is a certified re-edition, produced by the family of Serge Mouille on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$2,608 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Danish Caprani Tripod Desk Lamp, 1970s, Denmark
By Caprani Light AS
Located in Værløse, DK
A beech wood tripod desk lamp designed by Mads Caprani in the 1970s for Caprani Light. A rare find
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Beech
Art Deco Style Black Ceramic Orb Table Lamp with Chrome Banding and Tripod Feet
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This striking Art Deco–style table lamp features a bold spherical ceramic body finished in a deep
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Modern tripod brass table lamp with a wrapped nylon strip lampshade
Located in München, DE
Very rare, beautiful, three-legged Mid-Century Modern table lamp made of brass.
Original lampshade
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Tripod Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp model 'Tripod Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1954.
Manufactured by Editions Serge
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$4,453 / item
Mid-Century Modern Space-Age White Ribbed Lantern Table Lamp on Wood Tripod Base
Located in Seattle, WA
In style of Angelo Lelli, mid-century sculptural table lamp possibly from the 1950s, featuring a
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Tripod Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp model 'Tripod Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1954.
Manufactured by Editions Serge
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$4,453 / item
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Tripod Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp model 'Tripod Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1954.
Manufactured by Editions Serge
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$4,453 / item
Mid-Century Modern Teak Tripod or Sputnik Legged Table Lamp with Textured Shade
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This small accent table lamp is unsigned, but presumed to originate from Denmark and date to
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wire
Gerald Thurston in the style of. A Mid-Century tripod polished steel table lamp
By Gerald Thurston
Located in London, GB
Gerald Thurston in the style of. A mid Century tripod polished steel table lamp with a lemon
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Louis Sognot French Rattan Tripod Lamp - Rewired for US
By Louis Sognot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis Sognot French rattan tripod lamp
France, 1960s
Handcrafted artisanal piece
This petite table
Category
Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan
French tripod lamp in the manner of Boris Lacroix
By Boris Jean Lacroix
Located in Montréal, QC
French tripod lamp in the manner of Boris Lacroix. Enameled pierced aluminum bright red cone shade
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Pair of Midcentury Style Black Tripod Lamps with Champagne Shades
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of midcentury black metal tripod lamps with Champagne shades.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Serge Mouille - Tripod Desk Lamp in White or Black
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
The Tripod desk lamp has the switch on electrical cord
WHAT SETS US APART?
- Technical expertise
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
$3,260 / item
Serge Mouille - Tripod Desk Lamp in Black - IN STOCK!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
rotates and swivels
SWITCH OPTIONS
The Tripod desk lamp has the switch on electrical cord
WHAT SETS US
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
$2,380 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Brass
Leather Tripod Lamp with Large Stem, France 1960
s
Located in New York, NY
Dark Brown leather table lamp on a tripod base.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Elegant Table Lamp with a Slim Teak Body on a Brass Tripod Base, Germany, 1960s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk
Located in Cork, IE
This sleek table lamp was made in Germany in the 1960s and most likely hails from the celebrated
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Jean Touret Ateliers de Marolles Midcentury Rooster Table Lamp, Pair available
By Atelier Marolles, Jean Touret
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
elegant tripod table lamp features a unique crowing rooster motif and is crafted from hammered wrought
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Gerald Thurston Mid Century Modern Walnut
Brass Lamp Tripod Base
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Toledo, OH
Gerald Thurston mid century modern table lamp with three Leviton sockets. Each has a thumb switch
Category
20th Century North American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Modern Brass
Steel Tripod Lamp, Attributed to Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Brass & Steel Tripod Lamp, Attributed to Jacques Adnet
France, Circa 1950s
This
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Jean Boris Lacroix Style Nickel-Plate Tripod Desk Lamp, 1960s
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modernist nickel-plate tripod petite table lamp, in the manner of Jean Boris Lacroix, 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Mid-20th Century Italian Tripod Brass and Milk Shade Lamp
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Italian Tripod brass and milk shade lamp
We are proud to offer a Mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of French 1950
s Adjustible Tripod Lamps by Disderot
By Disderot
Located in Hanover, MA
nearly cannon shell sized aluminum cone for the lamp. Perfect for table top spotlights.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Vintage Gino Sarfatti Tripod Italian Desk Lamp! 1950s Greta Grossman Grasshopper
By Gino Sarfatti, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Peoria, AZ
GINO SARFATTI
THREE FOOT "GRASSHOPPER"
DESK LAMP
EXQUISITE!
1953
SIMPLY GORGEOUS!
Dimensions
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Tripod Italian Desk Lamp! 1950s Green Greta Grossman Grasshopper
By Gino Sarfatti, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Peoria, AZ
GINO SARFATTI
THREE FOOT "GRASSHOPPER"
DESK LAMP
EXQUISITE!
1953
SIMPLY GORGEOUS!
Dimensions
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,874 Sale Price
25% Off
Sculptural Contemporary Tripod Satin Brass Floor Lamp by Morghen Studio
By Morghen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Prometeo brass table lamp by Morghen Studio
Dimensions: 25 x 25 x H 40
Materials: Brass
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Custom Floor Lamp After Gerald Thurston MCM
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
Custom Lightolier Style
Tripod Floor Reading Lamp
Brass & Linen
In the Manner of Gerald Thurston
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$4,720 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Czech wood veneer tripod lamp by Stanislav Kučera for ÚLUV
Located in München, DE
1960s wood veneer tripod lamp on wooden legs.
The entire shade is made of oiled birch veneer
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Birch
Stunning Pair of Vintage Machine Age Tripod Lamps by Walter von Nessen
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional pair of rare Machine Age Tripod lamps by Walter von Nessen, circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Fine 19th Century Marble and Gilt Bronze Fine Tripod Large Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century marble and gilt bronze large tripod lamp. Bronze dore mythological face and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Arts
Crafts MCM Burlap Lamp Tripod 1950s Epic Danish Modern Mid Century
By Hansen, Raymor
Located in Peoria, AZ
Arts and Crafts!
Magnificent Mid Century Danish Burlap Tripod Lamp
One-of-a-kind
Circa 1950
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century / Vintage Brass
Leather Table Lamp, Austria 1950
s
By Jacques Adnet, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Midcentury Brass Tripod table Lamp, Austria, 1950s
A beautiful and solid table lamp, made of brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Late 19th Century English Brass Column Lamp with Tripod Base
Located in London, GB
A fine nineteenth century brass column lamp with a tripod base, adorned with lion masks and hairy
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,919 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Austrian Hollywood Regency Brass Tripod Table Light, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
tripod table light
Origin:
Austria
Age:
1960s
This original
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,045 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 1960s Czech wood veneer tripod lamp by Stanislav Kučera for ÚLUV
Located in München, DE
Large 1960s wood veneer tripod lamp on wooden legs.
The entire shade is made of oiled birch veneer
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Birch
Big Pair of Neoclassical Tripod Bronze Lamps with Lions Paw, France 1925
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice pair of bronze lamps with a dark patina.
Tripod base with lions paw.
One light each. In the
Category
Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$1,710 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Bronze Tripod Lamps in the Style of Jean Michel Frank
Located in London, GB
England, modern
A pair of bronze column lamps with an asymmetrical tripod base, after a design by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful unique TRIPOD kalmar style brass table light, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
table light
Origin:
Austria
Age:
1960s
This original vintage table light was
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tall Black Metal Candlestick Lamp on Tripod Base/ Black RH Linen Drum Shade
Located in Malibu, CA
Elegant candlestick lamp sits on a triangular base featuring lions' paws at the base of the
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Original Hollywood Regency Kalmar Style Brass Tripod Table Light, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Tripod table light
Origin:
Austria
Age:
1950s
This original
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,187 Sale Price
20% Off
Beautiful Original Hollywood Regency Bauhaus Brass Tripod Table Light, Austria 1
By Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
table light
Origin:
Austria
Age:
1960s
This original vintage table
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,375 Sale Price
20% Off
xxl 57cm Beautiful kalmar style metal + rattan tripod table light, Austria 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
table light
Origin:
Austria
Age:
1960s
This original vintage table light was
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Vintage Italian Tripod Table Light in Brass and Pin-Stripe Glass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegant tri-stand table or desk lamp with rounded of brass legs and pin-striped glass shade. It was
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Pyramid Paper Shade Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tripod postmodern paper shade table lamp with black enameled frame. The table lamp showcases a
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Gilt Metal Palm Tree Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French gilt metal palm tree shaped table lamp with tripod base.
Measurements
Category
Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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
$3,221 / set
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Tripod Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of tripod table lamps is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique tripod table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. There are 298 antique and vintage tripod table lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 14 modern editions to choose from as well. Tripod table lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Tripod table lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some tripod table lamps are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller tripod table lamps, measuring 3.94 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many tripod table lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but Gerald Thurston, Lightolier and Serge Mouille produced popular tripod table lamps that are worth a look.
How Much are Tripod Table Lamps?
Tripod table lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,795, while the lowest priced sells for $6 and the highest can go for as much as $45,408.
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 Tripod Table Lamps
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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, 2023The 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, 2023The 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.
- How big should a table lamp be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023How 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.
- What is a buffet table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Buffet 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.
- What are table lamps used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table 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.
- How do I identify my table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To 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.
- Do table lamps have to match?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Your 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.
- How does a table lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024How 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.
- How do I fix an old table lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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, 2022There 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, 2023To 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, 2023There 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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, 2024To 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, 2023The 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2024The 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, 2024To 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.
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