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Unusual Polished Brass Lamp by Tower Craftsman
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual polished brass table lamp by Tower Craftsman, Red Bank, N.J. circa 1960s. In the style
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Unusual Ceramic Biomorphic Lamp With Original Shade
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual white ceramic lamp-biomorphic design with rounded cut outs and original shade.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Unusual Pair of Bronze Figure Candlestick Lamps
Located in London, GB
An unusual pair of early 19th century Regency period Bronze and Ormolu Candlesticks with male and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$7,877 / set
Unusual Hand Carved Organic Wooden Lotus Flower Table Lamp, Petals Open
Close
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Hand Made, Organic Hand Carved Wood Lotus Flower Table Lamp, With Petals That Retract To Reveal
Category
Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
$1,157 Sale Price
35% Off
A Pair Of Unusual Murano Glass Lamps
By Archimede Seguso
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of outstanding Murano lamps probably by Seguso. Heavy, with twisted cased glass decoration
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
$6,800 / set
Unusual Tiffany Style Lamp with Base Illumination
Located in Bronx, NY
This beautiful lamp is in great condition with no nicks or chips. It has an interior bulb with
Category
Vintage 1930s English Table Lamps
Materials
Cut Glass
$1,250 Sale Price
50% Off
Unusual Mid-Century Modern "C" Shape Table Lamp with Glass Globes Shades
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern white lacquer table lamp with frosted glass globes shades.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
A Pair of Unusual Polished Brass Lamps
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of stylized, polished brass lamps.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Unusual Beaded Glass Vases with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Variable sized glass beads adorn these champagne colored vases with lamp application. While the
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Table Lamps
$975 Sale Price / set
47% Off
Unusual Ceramic and Yellow Glass Lamp, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual lamp is made of ceramic and yellow glass. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Art Glass
Unusual Dual Light Empoli Italian Green Glass Statement Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
A rare large-scale Italian Empoli green glass table lamp, circa 1950s, distinguished by its
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Optical Glass
Unusual stoneware table lamp, in the style of La Borne potters, France 1960
s
By La Borne Potters
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Unusual stoneware table lamp
a mirror is included in the body of the lamp
Re electrified
Shade
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Unusual Scientific Distilling Glass Vessel as a Lamp
Located in London, GB
An unusual scientific glass vessel, formed primarily of three clear glass distillation flasks, with
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Large and Unusual Iridescent Vases with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Large and unusual iridescent vases with lamp application. The lamps are set on solid, brushed brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Table Lamps
$750 Sale Price / set
74% Off
Pair of Unusual Ceramic Lamps by Design Technics
By Design Technics
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual ceramic lamps by Design Technics. Interesting biomorphic shapes with stylized
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$7,800 / set
Unusual Tall Pair of Quality Brass and Glass Lamps
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual tall pair of attractive quality brass and glass lamps having a quality unusual round reeded
Category
Mid-20th Century English Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Unusual Pair of Modern Lamps in Silver Leaf
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Striking pair of vintage ceramic lamps in a beautiful silver leaf finish. A very interesting
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$3,950 / set
Unusual Outstanding Quality Large Antique Victorian Porcelain Oil Lamp
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual outstanding quality large antique Victorian porcelain oil lamp having the original pretty
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Unusual Bespoke Kinetic Lucite/Brass/Steel Architectural / Industrial Desk Lamp
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Bespoke Kinetic Lucite/Brass/Steel Architectural / Industrial Desk Lamp..Unfortunately I
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
An Unusual Pair of Italian Polychrome Pottery Jars as Lamps
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1880
An unusual pair of late nineteenth century Italian faience pottery jars
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Pair Unusual hand painted, filigree "Egg" with lamp application
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Unusual hand painted, filigree "Egg" with brushed brass base and lamp application
Category
Vintage 1950s English Table Lamps
$975 Sale Price / set
77% Off
Mid Century Sculpted Wood Organic Form Table Lamp c 1950
s
By Modeline Lamp Co., John Keal
Located in New York, NY
Unusual organic form Mid Century table lamp, having four pedal like wood elements sprouting from a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Unusual Art Deco Bankers Desk Lamp, in Copper and Brass
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Unusual Art Deco Bankers Desk Lamp, in Copper and Brass
A very good looking and decorative piece
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Unusual Pair of Blonde and Brass Lamps by Heifetz
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully conceived and executed pair of lamps by Heifetz, circa 1950s. Blonde wood with brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Unusual Pair of Vintage Amber Murano and Brass Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite pair of vintage amber Murano and brass lamps, circa 1960s. Wonderful scale and form
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Unusual Martz Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz/ Marshall Studios
By Gordon
Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful table lamp designed by famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Unusual Textured Glass Cylinder Lamps with Custom Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of unusual textured glass cylinder lamps with custom shades, circa 1980. Rewired with custom
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Unusual Textured Glass Cylinder Lamps with Custom Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of unusual textured glass cylinder lamps with custom shades, circa 1980. Rewired with custom
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Unusual Pair of Brass Abstract Heifetz Lamps Mid-Century Modern
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual pair brass abstract Heifetz lamps, circa 1950s. We are just in love with all the wonderful
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Unusual Textured Glass Cylinder Lamps with Custom Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of unusual textured glass cylinder lamps with custom shades, circa 1980. Rewired with custom
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Unusual Pair Of Camel
Black Ceramic Vessels With Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Unusual pair of Camel & Black ceramic vessels with lamp application. The hardware has a blackened
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Table Lamps
$950 Sale Price / set
34% Off
Unusual Pair Of Chinese Ceramic "Topiary" Vessels With Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Unusual pair of Chinese ceramic "Topiary" vessels with lamp application. The hardware is polished
Category
Vintage 1960s British Table Lamps
$975 Sale Price / set
65% Off
Majestic, Whimsical Pair of Unusual Tole Vases with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Majestic pair of unusual tole vases with lamp application in a natural patina-ted finish. The newly
Category
1990s Spanish Table Lamps
$1,250 Sale Price / set
64% Off
Pair of Unusual Textured Glass Cylinder Lamps with Custom Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of unusual textured glass cylinder lamps with custom shades, circa 1980. Rewired with custom
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Unusual Custom Pair of Textured Brass Vessels with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
A unique pair of vessels we found that we envisioned to make great lamps. The hand-textured brass
Category
2010s Unknown Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,200 Sale Price / set
33% Off
Unusual Mid Century Modern Wood and Brass "rudder" lamp attrib. yasha Heifetz
By Yasha Heifetz, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Mid Century Modern Wood and Brass "rudder" lamp attrib. yasha Heifetz.. Classic Mid Century
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Unusual Pair of Cream Colored Ceramic Filigree Vessels with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Unusual pair of cream colored ceramic filigree vessels with lamp application. The vessels are newly
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Table Lamps
$750 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Contemporary Modern Italian HEAVY Lucite Orb Lamp. Never Used w/Unusual Shade
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palm Springs, CA
It's a WOW lamp. Made in Italy. Purchased in a VERY high end designer store on El Paseo in Palm
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Unusual Pair of Leafed "Starburst" Glazed Mica Vases with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
hardware is brushed brass. The newly wired lamps offer dual, individually controlled sockets and are set to
Category
2010s Unknown Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$1,250 Sale Price / set
48% Off
Pr. Unusual French Baccarat White Opaline
Bronze Mounted Lamps w Elephant base
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Antique French Baccarat Gilt and Patinated Bronze White Opaline Crystal Rectangular Lamps
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Famille Verte Vase Lamp Conversion on White Ground Large, Unusual
Located in Lomita, CA
The color palette, the size and the fine artwork on the surface of this late 19th century lamp make
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Hardwood
$1,346 Sale Price
25% Off
A Highly Unusual Pair of English Japanism Motif Porcelain Vases Turned to Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Highly Unusual Pair of 19th Century English Japanism Motif Porcelain Vases Turned to Lamps. Each
Category
Antique 1880s English Japonisme Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
A Modernist Table Lamp
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual modernist table lamp, ca' 1980's. Polished steel.
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,850
Vintage Robot Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A unique and very unusual vintage robot table lamp. This was hand made by a crafty individual in
Category
Vintage 1960s British Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Stone Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of small and unusual pair of table lamps shaped like a flame, made of stone.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone
$6,253 / set
Sputnik Ten Light Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Denton, TX
Unusual ten light Sputnik style table lamp with three way switch that allows you to have the low
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Wood Specimen Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
An unusual five-tone specimen wood table lamp.
Mid to late 20th century, England.
Formed from
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
1940 Cut Crystal Table Lamps Pair
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1940's French cut glass crystal table lamps with unusual molded design
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$6,800 / set
Single Column French Brass Table Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Single Column French Brass Table Lamp
This unusual Lamp is set on a stepped base and comes with
Category
Vintage 1920s Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
"Fazzoletto" Italian Art Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An unusual "Fazzoletto" Italian Art Glass table lamp.
Clear glass with cobalt blue accent edges.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Art Deco Murano Fan Table Lamp
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual Art Deco table lamp from Murano with an interesting price ! Simple and elegant: to set in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Art Deco Machine Age Table Lamp
By Donald Deskey
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual Machine Age/Art Deco table lamp. Polished aluminum, on a raised base. Original copper
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Handmade Italian Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Unusual ceramic table lamp in cobalt blue and gold with a white cotton lamp shade. Marked
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$572 Sale Price
20% Off
Figural Pottery "Bird Nest" Table Lamp
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very unusual figural "bird nest" table lamp.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Pair of Large Meissen Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
An unusual pair of large Meissen table lamps with scroll arms decorated with a blue glaze and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
$3,740 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Ceramic Table Lamp by Jie Ceramics, Sweden
Located in London, GB
Unusual ceramic table lamp in cobalt blue and brown ceramic. The cobalt blue background has a high
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Cane Table Lamp for Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An unusual and expressive table lamp having a spare three-point brass base supporting a lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the unusual table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An unusual table lamp — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. There are 272 variations of the antique or vintage unusual table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an unusual table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An unusual table lamp, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made unusual table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Majestic Lamp Company, Gordon
Jane Martz and A. F. Klingsberg are consistently popular.
How Much is a Unusual Table Lamp?
The average selling price for an unusual table lamp at 1stDibs is $1,875, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $16,280 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 Unusual Table Lamp
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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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