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Fine Pair of Baccarat Mid-Century Modern Swirl Crystal Urn Silvered Bronze Lamps
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine pair of baccarat style Mid-Century Modern swirl crystal urn form silvered bronze table lamps.
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

James Mont Style Neoclassical Black Urn Lamps with Brass Handles by Stiffel 1960
By Stiffel, William Billy Haines, James Mont
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Gorgeous pair of fully restored neoclassical Stiffel table lamps freshly lacquered in black with
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Vintage 1960s American Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Exquisite Pair of Brass Urn Lamps in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of large-scale vintage brass urn lamps. Heavy cast brass with wonderful detail. The
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Stunning Venetian Style Urn Engraved Floral Mirror Lamps, Italy, 20th C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Stunning Venetian Style Urn Engraved Floral Mirror Lamps, Italy, 20th C. Add to your
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Substantial Pair of French Louis XVI Antique Black Slate Urn Lamps, 43” H
Located in Shippensburg, PA
of oversized polished black slate urns that were converted into lamps during the first half of the
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Slate, Brass, Ormolu

Early 19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Pistol Handle Urn, wired as a Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Pistol Handle Urn, wired as a lamp.
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Mid-Century Black Ceramic Urn Lamps with Stepped Brass Bases by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Striking and sculptural, this pair of monumental table lamps by Chapman from the 1980s showcases a
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Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of French Gilt Dore Bronze Cut Crystal Urn Form Ormolu-Mounted Lamps
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French gilt dore bronze and cut crystal urn form ormolu-mounted lamps.
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Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of French Louis XVI Style White Marble Gilt Bronze Swan-Handle Urn Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French Louis XVI Style White Marble Gilt Bronze Swan-Handle Urn Lamps A grand pair
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique 19th Century Japanese Red Enamel Porcelain W/ Gold Urns Made into Lamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique 19th century Japanese red enamel porcelain with goldwork urns made into lamps.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Wonderful Pair French Gilt Dore Bronze Cut Crystal Urn Form Ormolu-Mounted Lamps
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of French Gold Gilt Dore Bronze Ormolu & Cut Crystal Urn Form Lamps, Completely
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20th Century French Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Sevres Style Cobalt Blue Porcelain Bronze Swan Handle Urn Mounted as a Lamp
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Manhasset, NY
table lamp with a sumptuous grey short pile velvet shade. This simply stunning table lamp is sure to
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Italian Silver Gilt Urns Converted into Small Lamps Hand Made Shades With Silver
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very nice 18th century Italian urns converted into lamps with custon parchment shades, silver leaf
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Silver, Vermeil

Pair of French, 19th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Urn Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
tipped and beaded foot, on square plinths, now mounted as table lamps. circa: Paris, 1880-1890 Height
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Large and Fine 19th Century French Bronze and Gilt Urn Lamp by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine and large patinated and gilt bronze urn with classical detail by Ferdinand Barbedienne
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Fine Pair of French Neoclassical Urn Lamps in Veined Marble and Gilt Bronze, 19t
Located in Lincoln, GB
Fine Pair of French Neoclassical Urn Lamps in Veined Marble and Gilt Bronze, 19th Century A
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Pair of Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI St. Urns Mounted into Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of mid 19th century French Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and ormolu urns
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Urns Wired as Lamps
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Urns, Wired as Lamps. Featuring ornate
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Antique 1810s French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Fine Pair of 19th C French Chinoiserie Porcelain Urn Lamps with Gilt Bronze
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of 19th century French Orientalist Chinoiserie designed porcelain urns with fine gilt
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Illuminated Urn Basin
Located in NANTES, FR
Large Art Deco illuminated urn basin, circa 1930. Made of bronze and copper, decorated with a
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Urn Form Gilt Bronze Mounted Granite Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of unique French Louis XVI style urn-form gilt bronze-mounted granite lamps. Each lamp is
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20th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Pair of Silvered-Bronze and Cut-Glass Urn Lamp Bases, French Empire Style
Located in London, GB
A pair of silvered-bronze and cut-glass urn lamp bases in the French Empire style American, 20th
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Early 20th Century American Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Classically-Inspired Italian 1960 s Urn-Form Lamps with Lion Mask Motifs
Located in San Francisco, CA
each in a rich egg yolk-yellow glaze with everted neck above an ovoid body with stylized laurel leaf perimeter band flanked by lions masks; all raised on a fluted splayed support res...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 19th Century Classical Urn Shaped Lamps with Silver and Bronze Doré
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of finely chased 19th century French gilt bronze urns with classical figures and silver gilt
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Postmodern Embossed Plaster Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
A postmodern urn shaped table lamp made of plaster. A beveled neck is decorated with a brass ring
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Metal mounted onyx table lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
Green onyx table lamp, of urn shape having gilt metal mounts on square stepped bases raised on
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Early 20th Century British Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx

Metal mounted onyx table lamp
Metal mounted onyx table lamp
$704 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of American Gilt Bronze Urn Foliage Argand Lamps w/ Cherub Winged Feet 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of three American figural gilt bronze argand lamps with central foliage rope motif urns, four
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Antique 1820s American American Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Karl Springer Style Table Lamp
By Karl Springer
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Handsome Asian inspired table lamp. Ceramic urn with a crackle glaze sat upon a metal base. Twin 60
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

A fine large pair of 19th c French Louis XVI marble and gilt bronze urn lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of 19th century large French Louis XVI marble and gilt bronze mounted urn lamps
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

A fine pair of 19th c French Louis XVI Carrera marble and gilt bronze urn lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of mid 19th century French Louis XVI Carrera marble and gilt bronze urn lamps
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

French Painted Terra Cotta Urn Uplight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French painted terra cotta urn uplight. Beautiful hand painted details. Add some lighting
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Burnished Brass Peacock Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
A burnished brass urn shaped table lamp. The front is decorated with an embossed shield that
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Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

A very fine pair of 19th century French Sevre s style and gilt bronze urn lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of 19th century French Louis Philippe style Sevre's porcelain and fire gilt bronze dore with Bacchus on the sides and swags of grapes and foliage . Perfect condition .
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

John Richard Ceramic Table Lamp
By John Richard
Located in Bradenton, FL
A late 20th century urn shaped ceramic table lamp by John Richard. Glazed in a warm oxblood red
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Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Pair of Opaline Gilt Bronze Urns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine Ormolu mounted opaline pair of Urns raised on Octagonal plinths. CW5200.
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

c. 1900 Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique, French, cast bronze, urn-form table lamp featuring foliate extrusions, and beautiful
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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large Art Nouveau Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1920's French Art Nouveau style white porcelain urn-shaped table lamp with mask and
Category

Vintage 1920s Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Wrought Iron Polished Metal Lamp Shade Table Lamp, 1940s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Iron table lamp, 1940s This urn form table lamp has a very unusual polished metal and highly detailed
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Postmodern Plaster Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of postmodern urn shaped table lamps made of plaster. Shoulders are embossed with a textured
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Plaster

English Adam Style Wedgwood Porcelain Table Lamp
By Wedgewood
Located in Queens, NY
English Adam style (19th Century) green & white Wedgwood porcelain urn shaped table lamp with
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Antique 19th Century British Adam Style Table Lamps

A fine pair of 19th c French Louis XVI marble and gilt bronze mounted urn lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century Louis XVI green marble and gilt bronze urns. Fine quality gilt bronze
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair French Terracotta Neoclassic Style Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of French terracotta neoclassic style urns converted into table lamps. The urns are decorated
Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Polished Marble Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of polished marble urn shaped table lamps.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

French Napoleon III Style Neoclassic Bronze Fluted Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Napoleon III Style Neoclassical Bronze Fluted Urn, Now as a Lamp France, Late 19th/Early
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20th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

English Adam Silver Plate Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
English Adam style 19th century silver plate column table lamp with urn design and cut crystal font.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Adam Style Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Blue and White Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940's Italian urn-shaped porcelain table lamps with pedestal bases. Measurements Height
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Blue Alabaster Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920s Italian blue alabaster table lamps with urn shaped body and pedestal bases
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Italian Carved Alabaster Table Lamps, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of mid century Italian Alabaster Urn Shaped Table Lamps. Lamps feature a sculptural urn form
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of 19thC French Gilt Brass Mounted Marble Urns
Located in Altrincham, GB
pair of gilt brass mounted marble urns, probably French, 19th century, each of ovoid form with cast
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of metal mounted onyx table lamps
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of green onyx table lamps, of urn shape, having gilt metal mounts depicting cherubs on
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Early 20th Century British Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx

Pair of metal mounted onyx table lamps
Pair of metal mounted onyx table lamps
$1,742 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage 1990s Hollywood Regency Plaster Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
substantial plaster urn form table lamps with gold accents. The lamps have a gilt asymmetric bow at the top
Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Hollywood Regency, Brass, Fabric, Table Lamps, USA, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency Style, Brass, Fabric, Table Lamps, USA, 1970s Pair of traditional urn shaped
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Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Golden Mercury Glass Table Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of glass urn-shaped table lamps with golden mercury finish and brass hardware.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Mercury Glass

Pair of Mid-Century porcelain with hand painted fruit and giltwood bases Mabro
By Mabro Murano
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous classic style urn shaped porcelain table lamps with hand painted fruit on the vine
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Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French White Marble Gilt Metal Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of French White Marble and Gilt Metal Table Lamps, each urn form base with two scroll handles
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Classic Pair of Antique Alabaster Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant sculptural pair of urn shaped alabaster table lamps having pretty wreath decoration around
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Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

English Adam Style Wedgwood Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
English Adam style (19th Century) green & white Wedgwood porcelain urn shaped table lamp with
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Adam Style Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

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Urn Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of urn table lamps is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, stone and wood, all urn table lamps available were constructed with great care. There are 1381 antique and vintage urn table lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 14 modern editions to choose from as well. Urn 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. Urn table lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Neoclassical, Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large urn table lamps, so small urn table lamps measuring 2.76 inches across are available at 1stDibs. The Marbro Lamp Company, Chapman Manufacturing Company and Tommi Parzinger each produced beautiful urn table lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Urn Table Lamps?

Prices for urn table lamps start at $1 and top out at $35,000 with the average selling for $2,422.

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 Urn 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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.