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Brass and Ebonized Wood Tripod Lamp by Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Single tripod table or desk lamp by Thurston for Lightolier. Lampshade currently on lamp is 14
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Vintage Josef Hurka Tripod Lamp for Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Zbiroh, CZ
Unique vintage table lamp by lesser known Czech industrial designer, Josef Hurka for Napako. The
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Tripod Bases Metal and Copper Candlestick Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful details, slight polychrome decoration
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American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Tripod UFO Desk Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950s
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Gent, BE
This elegantly designed table or desk lamp is by the hand of Louis Kalff for the Dutch lighting
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

20th Century French Black Tripod Reading Lamp 1960s Made of Metal
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century French black tripod reading lamp from the 1960s made of metal.
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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tripod Floorlamp Vienna 1950
Located in Vienna, Vienna
tripod floorlamp, Vienna 1950. oval fabric shade . bulb socket E 27 max. 100watt
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Serge Mouille Brass and Black Aluminium Mid-Century Modern Tripod Desk Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Paris, FR
Desk lamp tripod designed by Serge Mouille in 1954. Measurements : 26 x 29,5 x h35 cm 10w x 12d x
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Pair of Iron and Linen Cylinder Table Lamps, 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of tripod cylinder table lamps. New natural linen shades, USA, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

French 1960s Hammered Iron Lamp
Located in London, GB
An interesting hammered iron and aluminum tripod based table lamp. French, cirac 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Iron

Swedish Pricket Brass Candlesticks Made into Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Solid brass candlesticks wired as table lamps. Tripod base with cherub masks supporting a turned
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modernist Angular Space Age Sculptural Lamps
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Elegantly proportioned large-scale Mid-Century Modernist tripod based table lamps. Exceptional
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Tripod Table Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Tripod table lamp in with brass legs.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Tripod Table Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Tripod table lamp in with brass legs.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Atelier Tripod Table Lamp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Newly produced walnut tripod table lamp with glass table and silk shade.
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut, Glass, Silk

Italian Tripod Table Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Italian Tripod Table Lamp with a painted saucer shade and brass legs.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Satellite Tripod Table Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Satellite tripod table lamp with flexible arms and black lenticular body made of bakelite has been
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Tripod Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A brass and faux horn tripod table lamp France, mid 20th Century With the shade: 46.5 cm high by
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Boris Lacroix Tripod Table Lamp
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Geneva, CH
Tripod table lamp in the manner of Boris Lacroix.
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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Giuseppe Ostuni Tripod Table Lamp
By Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Geneva, CH
Tripod table lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni for O-Luce, Italy, circa 1950 Rare example with black base
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century tripod table lamp
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Attractive tripod table lamp by an unknown designer. Made of black lacquered metal base with
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Tripod Table Lamp by Laurel
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Tripod Table Lamp by Laurel
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Original Tripod Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Original tripod table lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier.
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Midcentury Danish Teak Tripod Table Lamp
Located in Oakland, CA
Midcentury Danish solid teak tripod table lamp, circa 1960, Denmark. Original wiring and shade
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Mid-20th Century Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

Hansen Brass Tripod Table Lamp
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning tripod table lamp in a polished brass with original shade. No markings, but style of model
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Robsjohn Gibbings Tripod Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Robsjohn Gibbings brass tripod table lamps with metal diffusers and new custom silk shades.
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

French Midcentury Wood Tripod Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite French tripod table lamp France, circa 1950’s This petite lamp is full of character and
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

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Wood

Pair of Wood and Brass Tripod Table Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of wood and brass tripod table lamps. Shades included.
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2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Tripod Table Lamp
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage atomic tripod table lamp, circa 1950s. This unique piece features a cylinder perforated
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Stunning Gerald Thurston Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Elegant 1950s tripod table lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Perforated steel diffuser with
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

Ball and Tripod Table Lamp with Original Shade
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950's ball and tripod table lamp with original shade. A mixed metals tripod table lamp with a
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

"Tripod" Table Lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By Hansen, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tripod table lamp designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in the US circa 1950s. Manufactured by Hansen
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Modern Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern tripod table lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, circa 1950s. Single bulb
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

1950s Gilardi Barzaghi Glass Tripod Table Lamp
By Stilnovo, Gilardi Barzaghi
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Gilardi & Barzaghi glass tripod table lamp. A delicate and whimsical table lamp executed in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

French 1950s Brass and Black Enameled Tripod Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A large brass and black enameled tripod table lamp, with a natural linen drum shade, France, circa
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Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Cocoon Tripod Table Lamp by H. Klingele for Artimeta
By Artimeta, H. Klingele 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming midcentury tripod table lamp with cocoon shade and black lacquered metal base, one E14
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Wood Tripod Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
This midcentury tripod table lamp will surely add an updated modern look to any room. The newly
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Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Tripod Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Tripod Table Lamps by Widdicomb Furniture, Model #170. Patinated
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Vintage Glass and Metal Tripod Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a nice tripod table lamp made of metal, opaline and green smoked glass. It has a futuristic
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brass and Walnut Tripod Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in San Diego, CA
Brass and walnut tripod table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, USA, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass Tripod Table Lamps
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of minimal, Mid-Century Modern, brass tripod table lamps in the manner of T.H. Robsjohn
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-century Liteolier brass tripod table lamp with shade
By Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid -Century Modern- Liteolier Brass, Tripod Table Lamp with Brown Linen drum shade. Has three (3
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tripod Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, ca. 1950s
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peabody, MA
Classic tripod table lamp in brass and mahogany, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, ca
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Near Pair of Midcentury Brass Telescopic Tripod Table Lamps
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Super near pair of brushed brass tripod table lamps. Yellow velvet shades Telescopic so the
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Velvet

Mid Century Pair of Tripod Table Lamps with Custom Suede Shades
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage pair of brass and enamel tripod table lamps with custom made suede shades. Good
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

1950s Stilux Milano Red Conical Tripod Table Lamp
By Stilux, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Stilux Milano red conical tripod table lamp. Executed in red perforated aluminum shade with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Tripod Table Lamp “Bijou” by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950s
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Oirlo, LI
Tripod Table Lamp “Bijou” by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950s Tripod table lamp called “Bijou
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Brutalist Torch Cut Tripod Table Lamp After Tom Greene
By Tom Greene
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Brutalist Torch Cut Tripod Table Lamp After Tom Greene. Made in the USA No label present from
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tripod Table Lamp Attributed to J. T. Kalmar, Austria, 1950
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Debrecen, HU
Very rare and stylish Austrian origin tripod table lamp with brass feet, teak and brass bands
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s Stilux Milano White Cone Tripod Table Lamp
By Stilux, Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s tripod table lamp in white and brass attributed to Stilnovo. This elegantly sculptural table
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

1950s Stilux Milano Vice Versa Tripod Table Lamp
By Stilux, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Stilux Milano 'Vice Versa' tripod table lamp. Green perforated metal shade can be flipped
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Dallas, TX
A Mid-Century Modern tripod table lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. White perforated metal
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

1950s Glass and Brass Tripod Table Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s glass and brass tripod table lamp attributed to Stilnovo. Executed in thick opaline glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

1950s Stilux Milano Glass and Brass Tripod Table Lamp
By Arredoluce, Stilux, Angelo Lelii
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Stilux Milano glass and brass tripod table lamp. This extremely unique design is highly
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp by Alfaplex Milano, Italy, 1960
By Alfaplex Milano
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful and rare 1960s Italian tripod table lamp in Perspex, beautiful wood and brass by Alfaplex
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp by Alfaplex Milano, Italy, 1960
By Alfaplex Milano
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful and rare 1960s Italian tripod table lamp in perspex, beautiful wood and brass by Alfaplex
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950s Glass Brass Tripod Table Lamps Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s glass and brass tripod table lamps attributed to Stilnovo. Executed in thick opaline
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950s Stilux Milano Conical Tripod Table Lamps
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Stilux, Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Stilux Milano conical tripod table lamps. Executed in red or green perforated
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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
    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 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.