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Whimsical Concrete Contemporary Table Lamp by Nusprodukt
By Nusprodukt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Weebo" table lamp is a handcrafted piece in a limited edition. Its base is crafted from high
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Cement
Elephant Stacked Artisan Table Lamp- Whimsical
Joyous
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
table lamp to make everyone happy!
Measures: 14.0" diameter x 36.0" height
- measurement with shade.
Category
20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Composition
Modern Midcentury Whimsical Avian Table Lamp, 20th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
Bring a festive look to your living room or office with this whimsical avian lamp. A gold-tone
Category
20th Century French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair, 1950\
s Whimsical Chalk Figures as Table Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair, Whimsical, Stylized Cuban Muscian/Dancer Figures, as table Lamps, Custom made (mounted and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
A Whimsical Waylande Gregory Lamp with Original Maria Kipp Shade
By Waylande Gregory
Located in San Francisco, CA
Truly unique. Signed on bottom.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps
A Whimsical Pair of Napoleon III Bronze Doré Chenets as Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
black metal; now museum wired as lamps; contemporary drum rectangle shades in black silk with gold trim
Category
Antique 19th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Charming Silver Leafed Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Whimsical silver leafed ceramic table lamps.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps
Vintage Neoclassical Swan Form Table Lamp in Plaster
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A whimsical yet graceful figural swan table lamp having a recent custom plaster-wash finish. The
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster, Softwood
Dog Lamp by Fernando Cassetta
Located in Princeton, NJ
Store closing-- last day is 7/31. Offers welcome! Whimsical and rare Italian table lamp or
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Murano Pencil Light
Located in Princeton, NJ
Whimsical Italian table lamp designed to resemble a yellow colored pencil.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Bobbin Legged Lamp Table with Double Stretcher Base
Located in Port Chester, NY
A whimsical side, lamp, or occasional table with bobbin legs and support. Small hidden front
Category
Early 20th Century English Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Ceramic Table Lamp by Raymor
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Colorful and whimsical table lamp by Raymor, Italy, ca' 1950's.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of outrageous 1950s Table Lamps
Located in Bellport, NY
Pair of 1950s whimsical table lamps with fabulous origional pig skin shades.Black Laquered wooden
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Gino Sarfatti Table Lamp, Model #534
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
whimsical table lamp, with eight individual shades each in a different color, is a rare variation.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Pair of Heifetz Rotoflex Table Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
This whimsical table lamp utilizes brass, aluminum, and shaped wood in its construction. The cone
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
1950s Kalmar Vienna
Billy
Tripod Table Lamp
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Kalmar Vienna 'Billy' table lamp. A beautiful and whimsical table lamp by Viennese design
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Karl Hagenauer Table Lamp, Vienna, 1930s
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Whimsical table lamp by Karl Hagenauer. Stamped 'Made in Austria' and hallmark on the bottom of
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950s J.T. Kalmar Gray Table Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s J.T. Kalmar gray table lamp. A beautiful and whimsical table lamp by Viennese design icon J.T
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel, Metal
1950s J.T. Kalmar Black Table Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s J.T. Kalmar black table lamp. A beautiful and whimsical table lamp by Viennese design icon
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel, Metal
1950s Gilardi
Barzaghi Glass Tripod Table Lamp
By Stilnovo, Gilardi
Barzaghi
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Gilardi & Barzaghi glass tripod table lamp. A delicate and whimsical table lamp executed in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
1960s Italian Brass and Glass Table Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Italian brass and glass table lamp attributed to Stilnovo. A delicate and whimsical table
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Cast Iron Tree Form Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This whimsical table lamp was made in the Early 20th Century. It is cast iron shaped in the form of
Category
Early 20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Bronze Dore Young Bacchus and Ram Table Lamp on Marble Base
Located in Dallas, TX
with on and off chain. The whimsical table lamp is in excellent condition with a rich patinated gilt
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$975
H 29 in W 12 in D 6.5 in
Whimsical Italian Umbrella Table Lamp
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Whimsical Italian umbrella table lamp circa early 1960's. This example has a ceramic shade brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Stacked Dice Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
...SOLD...What's your lucky number?
From the 1950s, this delightful table lamp with coordinated
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Silk
Modern Whimsical Polychrome Wood Table Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Whimsical modern table lamp composed of applied polychrome painted dowels, blocks, and other
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Whimsical 1950s Italian Sputnik Table Lamp
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Very unique Mid-Century Italian table lamp with a tripod base, frosted glass globe and a lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Whimsical Fox
French Horn Table Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A show stealer adorable table lamp with libaryish feel having a carved painted composite fox figure
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Kovacs Whimsical Canvas Umbrella Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in North Miami, FL
A modern take of a parasol umbrella, this canvas shade on heavy stand is a fun accent to any décor.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Whimsical Coronet lamp
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical lamp with a perfectly charming little gilded crown on top of a tripod pedestal. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Glass Curved Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A whimsical glass handblown probably Italian lamp. Colorful and creative.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Whimsical Chrome Robot Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Very clever Robot lamps in chrome - lighted heads, hands and eyes. Various sizes and prices
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
PAIR OF WHIMSICAL CERAMIC LAMPS
Located in New York, NY
Pair of whimsical Ceramic lamps mounted on wooden bases and finished with a mottled speckled glaze
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Whimsical Glazed Ceramic Pinecone Lamp
Located in Doylestown, PA
An unusual green-glazed ceramic lamp in the form of a pinecone on an ebonized base, circa 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Whimsical Italian Lamp by Ernestine
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large and impressive design from Ernestine, Italy. Signed Marlero Lamp co, Ernestine, Galano Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
A whimsical carved wood lamp
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A carved painted and gilt wood lamp, featuring two flute players sitting under a palm tree.Re-wired
Category
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Whimsical Artisan Made Butterfly Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A unique and decorative lamp depicting a tortoise shell butterfly on a custom silver plate base
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Silver Plate
Whimsical 1950s Pair of Side, Adjustable Brass Table Lamps
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful pair of German side lamps, 1950s, brass stem with yellow lampshades.
In very good
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,069 / set
H 10.24 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
A whimsical pair of pineapple lamps
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical pair of pineapple lamps
Category
20th Century American Table Lamps
Whimsical Brass Lamps after Jean Royere
Located in Atlanta, GA
Whimsical Brass Lamps after Jean Royere, probably American, circa 1950's.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
A Pair of Whimsical Billiard Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Whimsical Chrome Plated Billiard Lamps (additional pair available)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps
PAIR OF WHIMSICAL GLAZE TERRACOTTA LAMPS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GLAZE TERRACOTTA LAMPS WITH A WHIMSICAL WHITE AND ORANGE DESIGN AND BRASS BASE.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Huge Whimsical Ceramic Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
Very fun and unique black glazed ceramic table lamp from the 1960's. The lamp has a playful face
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
WHIMSICAL SINGLE GOLD STRIPED MURANO LAMPS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SINGLE LAVANDER AND GOLD STRIPED MURANO TABLE LAMP WITH BRASS BASE.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Whimsical Buddha Lamp by Idealux
Signed
Located in North Miami, FL
This signed Italian lamp of Buddha in prayer retains original fabric shade and dimmer.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
A pair of whimsical stuccoed lamps
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A pair of white stuccoed plaster lamps in the shape of tree branches, on square acrylic bases. Sold
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Stucco, Plaster, Acrylic
Pair of Whimsical Metalwork Floral Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of lamps, each fashioned as a bulbous vase covered in leaves, holding a bouquet of well
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
A Whimsical Brass and Hide Shade Umbrella-Form Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
the hide and wire shade with a brass finial above a brass support with cast handle, the whole resting on a custom painted wooden base
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Table Lamps
A Whimsical Style Tall Globe Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Gold overlay on frosted glass, tall and great vintage look.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Whimsical Zebra Print Ceramic Melon Lamps
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a whimsical pair of ceramic zebra print melon-form lamps with rosewood caps and bases.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Other Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Elegant and Whimsical Brass Frog Motife Tall Table Lamps by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A Chapman pair of elegant tall table lamps having stylized brass frogs on twisted brass stands that
Category
Vintage 1980s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,350
H 33 in W 14 in D 5.5 in
Pair of large french whimsical urns with lamp application
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of large french whimsical urns with lamp application
Category
Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
Whimsical Gold and Black Ceramic Lamp by Charles Sucsan
By Charles Sucsan
Located in Montreal, QC
Whimsical gold and black ceramic table lamp by Charles Sucsan.
Sucsan was born in France to
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Table Lamps
Whimsical one-of-a-kind gold Murano glass lamp
Located in New York, NY
Italian exclusive Venetian lamp worked with gold leaf in Murano glass and decorated with a raised
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Whimsical Painted Flamed Urn Lamps with Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brightly painted carved wood Italian style flame urn lamps with hand painted parchment
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair Of Whimsical Stuccoed Lamps, United States, Circa 1960.
By John Dickinson
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A pair of white stuccoed plaster lamps in the shape of tree branches, on square acrylic base
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic
Pair of Mario Torres Lopez Midcentury Whimsical Wicker Lamps
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Pair of Mario Torres Lopez fun midcentury wicker lamps.
Dimensions: 21 1
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wicker, Reed
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Whimsical Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic whimsical table lamp available at 1stDibs. A whimsical table lamp — often made from metal, ceramic and glass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer whimsical table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A whimsical table lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one whimsical table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Kovacs, Aureliano Toso and Aldo Londi produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Whimsical Table Lamp?
The average selling price for a whimsical table lamp at 1stDibs is $1,850, while they’re typically $475 on the low end and $12,450 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 Whimsical Table Lamp
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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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