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Unusual Marbro Obelisk Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an unusual lamp in a gorgeous color. Bronze fittings are interspursed between the pieces of
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Unusual Burl Orb Table Lamp
Located in By Appointment Only, Ontario
Unusual burl orb table lamp, heavy, solid piece. Shade is not included.
USA, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Burl
An Unusual Cork Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual cork table lamp with a custom silk shade.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Unusual Reed Wrapped Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual custom made table lamp. The surfaces applied with thin reeds. Casting a very romantic
Category
Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps
Materials
Reed
Unusual Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Gio Ponti
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Pair of slump cast glass panels affixed with bronze fasteners to a bronze base, interior light source
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Unusual Pair of Heifetz Table Lamps
By Heifetz
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Truly rare and unusual pair of Heifetz lamps. Tubular brass rods, transverse mounted on solid birch
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
$3,500 / set
Unusual Chrome Spherical Table Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Water Mill, NY
Unusual chrome spherical table lamp with custom shade. The light has three different positions. The
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Table Lamps
Unusual Cocoon Opaline Glass Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Table lamp consisting of two parts. Cocoon shaped opaline glass shade and triple ringed green base
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Unusual Pair of 1960s Embossed Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Valley Stream, NY
Handmade ceramic table lamps. Rich ebony finish, embossed starburst design.
inherent to Mid
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Unusual Pair of Bronze Lamps
Located in London, GB
Unusual pair of bronze lamps with the original raffia shades.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$1,300 / set
Unusual Form Lucite Desk Lamp
Located in Toronto, ON
Unusual form lucite desk lamp, circa 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Pair of Unusual Glass Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of unusual glass vases converted to lamps, French, Circa 1970 but recently converted to
Category
Late 20th Century European Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
$787 / set
Unusual bronze elephant base lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual bronze elephant base lamp with a faceted crystal globe light shade.
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Category
Early 20th Century Table Lamps
Unusual Pair of Adjustable Brass Table or Wall Lamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Two adjustable lamps in brass with tripod bases, each with keyhole slot at one foot for hanging
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Late 1960s Unusual Lamp, Saturn Shape
Located in London, GB
Unusual space age metal lamp in the shape of Saturn, the lamp has the original shade.
(We also
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Unusual Murano Lamp with Silver Accents
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an unusual Murano lamp, great color and nice movement in the design of the glass.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
20th Century Unusual Art Glass Table Lamp in Art Nouveau Style
Located in London, GB
An unusual art glass table lamp in Art Nouveau style. In the manner of Daum. The slender baluster
Category
20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair of Unusual Wood Industrial Lamps
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A pair of handsome lamps made from vintage Industrial wood components with brass double cluster.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Table Lamps
$2,850 / set
Unusual Cut Crystal Lamp By Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Massive thick pressed and cut crystal lamp by Caldwell with nickel plated fittings and acorn pulls.
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Unknown Designer, an Unusual Swedish Art Deco Patinated Brass Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The ball finial, ingeniously doubling as the light switch, above a domed shade mounted with a studded collar in patinated brass, the matching brass standard resting on four s-curved ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Unusual Brushed Steel and Perspex/Lucite Rotating Table Lamp, French circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
A very cool and unusual three-light brushed steel rotating table lamp, French, circa 1970s. Each
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
1960s Unusual Lamp Base with Saturn Shape
Located in London, GB
Unusual metal lamp base in the shape of Saturn, the lamp base needs a fabric shade to be chosen at
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Unusual 1970
s Stone Lamps
Located in Finchley, London
A pair of beautiful pink shell stone table lamps.
Rewired to English standards. New silk cord
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Stone
$5,500 / set
Unusual Murano Italian Glass Lamps by Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Chicago, IL
These are great looking lamps.
*Measurements*
25 7/8" to the top of harp shown.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Unusual Mushroom Shaped Murano Italian Glass Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a great looking accent lamp that has a light in the base as well as in the shade. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Unusual Mid-Century Chrome and Lucite Desk Lamp
Located in Water Mill, NY
Unusual Mid-Century chrome and Lucite desk lamp with adjustable plastic shade.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Pair of Unusual
Attractive Brass Tall Painted Engraved Lamps
Located in Pewsey, GB
Unusual and attractive brass lamps painted black that have been engraved revealing gold coloured
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Attractive and Unusual Pair of Murano White Glass Lamps
Located in Water Mill, NY
Attractive and unusual pair of white glass Murano lamps attributed to Vistosi. The lamps were made
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Unusual Pair of English Painted and Gilded Papier-Mâché Lamps
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Unusual bullet shaped lamps, probably originally made as oil lamps in the mid 19th century, now
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Paper
French Silverplated Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual articulated table lamp.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps
Jugendstil Period Table Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Jugendstil period table lamp of unusual design executed in brass and copper, the frosted glass
Category
Early 20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
Unusual Pair of Hand Glazed Ceramic
Located in Valley Stream, NY
A beautiful pair hand glazed ceramic. Swirl steel greys and onyx on a vibrant turquoise glaze. Gracious shape. Base is 16 inches tall. 5 inches wide. Shown with 16 x 16 x 10 inch sha...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$1,800 / set
Pair of French Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of unusual French table lamps with anguar bases representing faux limestone.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Table Lamp Signed Roger Vanhevel
By Roger Vanhevel
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare and unusual two-light table lamp in brass and chrome-plate, signed "Roger Vanhevel"; the front
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Table lamp attributed to Venini
By Venini
Located in Marseille, FR
Unusual and rare table lamp in iron and 14 pendants of "poliedri" type glasses.The glasses and the
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Wedgewood Blue Murano Table Lamps
Located in Valley Stream, NY
A beautiful pair handblown Murano glass table lamps, unusual mottle design with abstract glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
$3,000 / set
Magnificent Carole Stupell Quartz Table Lamp
By Carole Stupell
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Unusual Single gemstone table lamp by Carole Stupell. Oversize quartz specimens make up the body of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Quartz, Metal
SEGUSO VETRI D
ARTE, Table Lamp
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Brussels, BE
A unusual 'Neutra' table lamp from 'Le Maschere'series designed by Elin Raaberg Nielsen (1942-2005
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Sottsass-Venini Table Lamps.
By Venini
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Unusual and rare pair of table lamps designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini during the 1980's.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,490 / set
Pair of Brass and Copper Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fantastic and unusual pair of table lamps rewired for the US.
Category
20th Century French Table Lamps
$2,500 / set
Table Lamp, Transitional Style by Luna Bella
By Luna Bella
Located in Harrisburg, PA
This unusual and fabulous table lamp is by Luna Bella. This designer copies old lamp and light
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Glass "Twist" Table Lamps by Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of unusual Murarno glass table lamps by Seguso. Wonderful oil-rubbed bronze mounts. Original
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Contemporary Kundaliniu Karim Rashid TooT Led Table Lamp
By Kundalini, Karim Rashid
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
vertical dance. The different elements are joined together by an unusual magnet system. Table lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass
Pair of Table Lamps Angelfish on Crystal Ball
Located in Hamburg, DE
Unusual pair of table lamps. Mid-Century brass angel fish on a crystal ball.
One of a kind. Shade
Category
Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,325 / set
1950s Tripod Table Lamp, Stilnovo Style, Brass Lucite
By Stilnovo
Located in Bremen, DE
Very stylish Original 1950s table lamp, unusual design with brass tripod feet and handle, white
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of John Serles Influence Sculptural Table Lamps
Located in Valley Stream, NY
A unusual pair of sculptural table lamps. Cast brass finish. Visually interesting.
10 1/2 tall 9
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Archimede Seguso "Corroso" Italian Glass Table Lamps
By Archimede Seguso
Located in San Francisco, CA
A highly unusual pair of Archimede Seguso table lamps in "corroso" glass. Really beautiful.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Early 20th Century Pair of Indian Carved Walnut Table Lamps
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Early 20th century pair of Indian carved walnut table lamps, of unusual design; the turned columns
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Vintage Italian Postmodern Loft Table Lamps in Metal
Located in Milan, IT
Offered here is an interesting and unusual pair of table lamps, produced in Italy and dated to the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Midcentury Carl Fagerlund Orrefors 5 Branch Table Lamp with Amber Glass Shades
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in London, GB
A midcentury Carl Fagerlund five branch brass and orrefors glass table lamp
with unusual floral
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1930s Art Deco Bauhaus Table Lamps Lights, Opaline Marble Glass Chrome
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bremen, DE
Gorgeous pair of Art Deco table lamps, very unusual design, featuring an hexagonal chrome base
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Jumbo Light Bulb Lamp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Unusual Mid-Century table lamp. Welded black steel cage encloses enormous hand blown white light
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
$1,400
Pair of "Space Age Modern" Unisphere Lamps
Located in Valley Stream, NY
Unusual pair of sculptural unisphere table lamps. Cast in matte nickel. Polished Lucite bases. Aire
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
$2,200 / set
Hand Hammered Copper Lamp Base and Matching Shade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Unusual handcrafted hammered copper table lamp with pleated matching shade in the arts and crafts
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Unusual Victorian Walnut Shoolbred Antique Occasional / Lamp Table
Located in Link 59 Business Park, Clitheroe
Unusual Victorian walnut shoolbred antique occasional / lamp table
Constructed by the renowned
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Tables
Materials
Walnut
Abstract Murano
Located in Valley Stream, NY
A beautiful pair of handblown Murano glass table lamps. Unusual abstract overlay design. Flowing
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,700 / set
Unusual Art Nouveau Beveled Mirror w/ Leaded Glass Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
Unusual bronze framed beveled mirror mounted with two leaded glass lights is decorated with art
Category
Early 20th Century French Table Mirrors
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Unusual Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
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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