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Mid-Century Rattan Wicker and Birch Tripod Table Lamp, Sweden, 1950s
By Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual rattan or wicker table lamp was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s. It
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan, Birch
Lamp Table Sculpture Pine Abstract Figurative Organic Henry Moore High
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A Henry Moore Inspired, pine, figurative, sculpture upcycled into a 17” high, table lamp
Category
Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
Baluster Urn Table Lamp with Rope Texture, Ceramic
Wood, Mid Century Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Unusual Modern table lamp has sculptural, graphic ceramic body with highly detailed texture, made
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Wood
Mid-Century Table Lamp 6763 by Christian Dell for Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very unusual 6763 table lamp from Kaiser Leuchten in red.
The peculiarity of this table lamp is
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Midcentury Palm Leaf Table Lamp in Brass and Leather Lampshade, 1970s
By Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Unusual, chic little table lamp, made in Italy in the 70s.
The lamp base is made of solid brass and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Swedish Modern Brass, Opaline and Fiberglass Saucer Table Lamp, 1950s
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual midcentury table lamp was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s to 1960s
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Empire Style “Quiver” Table Lamp in Italian Marble and Bronze, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An unusual and imposing Empire style table lamp in white Italian Carrara marable, with ornate gilt
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
German Art Deco Enameled Satin Glass, Marble and Aluminum Table Lamps, 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These unusual table or bedside lamps were designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s during
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Sculptural Travertine and Gilt Metal Wild Duck Table Lamps by Lanciotto Galeotti
By Lanciotto Galeotti
Located in Voorburg, NL
A truly eye-catching set of unusual Gilt Metal Table Lamp, fashioned in the shape of a Wild Duck
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Steel
German Art Deco Height Adjustable Bronzed Brass and Bakelite Table Lamp, 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual Art Deco table lamp was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1920s to 1930s. It
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Space Age Adjustable Table Lamp, Metal, Plastic and Rubber, Italy 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Unusual and alluring 'space age' table lamp manufactured by Stilnovo in the 1970s. Thanks to a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Martz Table Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon
Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual ceramic table lamp by famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Renaissance Revival Enameled Bronze and Ivory Table Lamp by E.F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in New York, US
Our unusual and lovely bronze table lamp by Edward F. Caldwell in the Renaissance style dates from
Category
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair 19thc French Napoleon III Bronze w/ Rock Crystal
Cut Crystal Table Lamps
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning and Unusual Pair of Girandoles/ Table Lamps. Bronze with cut crstal and Rock Crystal
Category
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$2,184 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Lamp, Table, Metal, Lake
Elliot, Car Jack, Vintage, circa 1950
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
table lamps
- Unusual conversation piece; part of automobile history, of interest to car collectors
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Post Modern Glass Table Lamp Att. to Carlo Nason Lumenform Sona Made in Italy
By Carlo Nason, Lumenform
Located in New York, NY
Unusual glass orb form table lamp with stainless steel fitments. Circa 1970's, Made in Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Ceramic Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
. This unusual MCM black and gold table lamp
Measures: 26" High x shade is 17" Diameter
A chic mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$780 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Wrought Iron Lamp
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO LAMP
A very impressive and unusual Wrought iron table lamp produced in France in the 1930
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Swedish Art Deco Brass
Ceramic Lamp
Located in London, GB
Unusual Swedish ceramic and brass table lamp from the 1930's deco period.
Lovely design and
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Jane and Gordon Martz Lamp, Ceramic
By Marshall Studios, Gordon
Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual ceramic table lamp by famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Charming Hand-Made and Painted Elephant and Horse Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
This unusual elephant table lamp is of an Anglo Indian design. It was both hand-crafted and hand
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Martz Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz
By Marshall Studios, Gordon
Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual ceramic table lamp by famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Agate Lamp by Henri Fernandez, France, 1970s
By Henri Fernandez
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
An unusual and impressive sculptural table lamp made by Henri Fernandez in his workshop in the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Agate, Brass
Elegant Desk Lamp in Red Leather and Parchment Shade
By Hermès
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual table/desk lamp with red leather covered stem, original parchment shade, chrome plated
Category
Vintage 1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$1,295 Sale Price
30% Off
Unusual Burl Lamp Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting and unusual bookmatched burl lamp table by Lane. Measures approx. 28 x 28 x 22" H.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Burl
Superb 19th Century Sculptural Faience Lamp of French Soldier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful and unusual antique French faience table lamp having sculptural blue and white bust of a
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Pair of Danish Modern Biomorphic Teak Lamps by Johannes Aasbjerg
By Johannes Aasbjerg
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual, sculptural table lamps in teak designed by Johannes Aasbjerg and produced in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
French Bronze Nautilus Shell Lamp in the Style of Maison Charles
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Pembroke, MA
An unusual French bronze nautilus form table lamp with faux-brass paper shade (in the style of
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair Mid Century Italian Lamps with Lucite Base and All Glass Shades
By Fontana Arte
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this unusual pair of table lamps date from the 1970s. Each lamp features a clear
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Small Vintage Scandinavian Space Bug Table Light by Voss, 1960s
By Voss
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual and small table lamp composed of a stylized base in copper, brass and black-painted metal
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Oak Lamp Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality oak lamp table having a hexagonal quality oak top with a thumb
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Walnut Lamp Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality figured walnut lamp table having a quality figured walnut shaped
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Unusual Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Lamp Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid lamp table having a quality mahogany inlaid
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Side Tables
Materials
Other
Unusual Oval Antique Victorian Quality Padauk Wood Lamp Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual oval antique Victorian quality padauk wood lamp table having a quality oval padauk wood top
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables
Materials
Padouk
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Circular Lamp/Side Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality mahogany circular lamp table having a quality mahogany circular
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Side Tables
Materials
Other
Tony Paul Floor Table Lamp
By Tony Paul, Westwood Industries
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual floor lamp with center table surface by Tony Paul attributed to Westwood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1960s Italian flying saucerLamps
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of unusual " space age" table lamps.
With opaline glass shade
Category
Vintage 1960s Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
$4,531 / set
Unusual Antique Edwardian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Drop Leaf Side/Lamp Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Edwardian quality rosewood inlaid drop leaf centre table having a quality
Category
Antique 1860s English Edwardian Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood
An Unusual Art Deco Table By Chrometube ca
1930
s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual center table or lamp table, ca' 1930's by Chrometube/Paidar.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
Unusual Antique 18th Century George l Quality Burr Oak Candle/Lamp Stand
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique George l quality burr oak candle/lamp stand having an unusual quality segmented
Category
Antique 18th Century English George I Side Tables
Materials
Oak
A matched pair of Regency octagonal oak whatnot or etagere or side tables
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
a library to hold rolled maps, or plans, these whatnots make an unusual pair of side tables, or lamp
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Fluted Legs Round Center Pedestal Gueridon Table Art Deco Arts and Crafts Oak
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual gueridon lamp table on five point star base with fluted legs.
Category
20th Century American Art Deco End Tables
Materials
Oak
An Unusual Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An Unusual Table Lamp Made from a Steel Automotive Crank Shaft, on a Circular Base. French, 1960's
Category
20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
$2,100
Unusual Ceramic Collage Lamp
Located in London, GB
A most unusual table lamp, the body made up from a collage of broken porcelain fragments, mostly
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Bentwood Glass Globe Table Lamps
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Tulsa, OK
Pair of vintage unusual table lamps from circa 1970. They are in the form of abstract flowers, with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,200 / set
Pair of Unique White Table Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of very unusual table lamps. Chrome base with white plexiglass shades. Beautiful when lit.
Category
20th Century American Table Lamps
$1,200 / set
Nautical Table Lamp
Located in Oakland, CA
Unusual table lamp constructed of polished steel shade and cast iron base. This lamp was designed
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron, Steel
Metal and Lucite Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Unusual table lamp with four chrome and Lucite poles that make up the base. One bulb sits under the
Category
20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Sea Horse Table Lamp
Located in Hamburg, DE
unusual Table lamp chrome sea horse sitting on crystal ball.
new designed with chrome fitting
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
$1,860
1970s Italian Lucite and Chrome Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Vintage unusual table lamp with Lucite and chrome cubes with a rod between them that let cubes move
Category
20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Tripod Style Table Lamp with Perforated Shade
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Unusual table lamp with a marble base supporting three brass rods with support an aluminium
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
Table Lamp by Loetz Witwe
By Lötz Witwe Glaswerks
Located in Chicago, IL
unusual table lamp in the form if a vase around 1915. This black and white piece is decorated in the style
Category
Early 20th Century German Vienna Secession Table Lamps
Helix Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Unusual table lamp by Italian designer, Valentina Giovando.
Torpedo shaped, slivered fiberglass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
$2,700
Mid Century Diminutive Italian Table Lamp
Located in Downham Market, GB
A diminutive mid century Italian table lamp.
An stylish & highly unusual table lamp of excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Le Klint Ceramic Table Lamp with Lovely Glaze
By Le Klint, Palshus
Located in Alvesta, SE
An unusual table lamp, which, due to its size, also works well as a floor lamp.
The lamp foot is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Antique English Barge Lantern
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
converted it into this unusual table lamp using new brass fittings and black braided flex - all PAT tested
Category
Vintage 1920s English Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
"Poliedra" Lamp by Felice Ragazzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
two lights, which serves as an unusual table lamp, as well as an artifact from an extremely fertile
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Steel
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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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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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Herend Indian Basket
Herend Large Vase
Herend Lidded Vase
Herend Rust
Heritage Campaign Chest