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Chinese Hand Painted Ceramic and Wooden Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience unmatched elegance with the Chinese Hand Painted Ceramic Table Lamp. This exceptional
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Hand Glazed Hen & Rooster Table Lamps
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Italian table lamps by Fratelli Fanciullacci. The ceramic hand painted
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Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Teak, Ceramic

1960s Table Lamp with Hand Carved Wheat Motif
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This 1960 Table Lamp with Hand Carved Wheat Motif in an ovoid shape has a cylindrical neck
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Custom Hand Painted Tole Canister Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom hand painted tole canister lamps. Please note that these lamps can be hand painted
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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Hand Made Glazed Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning very large hand made artisan table lamp having glossy luscious glaze in horizontal stripes
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

PAIR EPIC MODELINE Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamps ALUMINUM & WALNUT 1958
By Adrian Pearsall, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
TABLE LAMPS! The Epitome of Danish Modernism! Simply Beautiful! DIMENSIONS: APPROX. 36" TALL 18
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Hand Beaten Copper Cylinder Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of Brutalist copper cylinder table Lamps with organic textured relief, 1970's Germany
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Dagobert Peche Table Lamp for the Wiener Werstaette Re Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Dagobert Peche, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Tremendous and elaborate table lamp with for this outstanding designer typical ornaments casted
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Nico Lamp, Sculptural Contemporary Hand-Built Ceramic Table Lamp in Matte White
By Yuko Nishikawa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nico is a hand-built sculptural ceramic table lamp that inspires the joy of working with hands
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Sol Sanctuary Table Lamp with Hand-Blown Opaline Bulb
Located in London, GB
The sol sanctuary table lamp is an ode to French architectural theorist Etienne-Louis Boullée's
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2010s Asian Futurist Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Alabaster Baluster Form 19th Century Table Lamp, Hand Carved
Located in Lomita, CA
This alabaster lamp is stunning, with its irregular veining and exquisite carving. It is antique
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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Arts & Crafts Hand Fordged Wrought Iron Table Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Table Lamp Beautiful hand fordged country house lamp with ornate
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Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Original Surrealism Bronze Hands and Spotlight Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1930's custom made table lamp featuring a pair of hand-cast bronze hands fixed to a
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Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Colorful Crystal Table Lamp, Hand-Sculpted Contemporary Crystal
By Reflections Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful crystal table lamp, hand-sculpted contemporary crystal Hand-sculpted in crystal Measures
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Early 20th Century American Hand Beaten Copper Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely early 20th century American hand beaten copper table lamp. From circa 1900
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Table Lamps, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of impressive large hand carved table lamps manufactured in Italy in the 1950s. One represents
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood

Italian Hand Made Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare vintage all glass hand made table lamp from Verona (Italy). It is a beautiful piece of
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Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Original Christian Ludwig Attersee 1992 Table Lamp from Woka Art Collection
By Woka Lamps, Christian Ludwig Attersee
Located in Vienna, AT
Lighting-sculpture designed by Christian Ludwig Attersee in 1992. Material used is wood, silk-screen process, signed, numbered. Suitable for the US market   
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Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Table Lamps

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Nutwood, Parchment Paper

Art Nouveau Hand Blown Glass & Brass Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century Art Nouveau style hand blown green glass & brass table lamp Lamp is missing
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20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Art Deco Hand Carved Lady Table Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible vintage hand carved female bust of an Art Deco table lamp. A beautiful stylized woman of
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Hand Painted Urns Mounted as Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful style and an exceptional profusion hand painted fruits and florals appoint these fine
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Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

French Ceramic Crackle Table Lamp with Hand Painted Decoration, 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
table lamp is bright and Handmade with hand-painted decoration. In excellent condition and in full
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Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Pair of Seguso Murano Glass Lamps for Marbro Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic pair of Seguso Murano glass table lamps date to the 1970s and were fabricated
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Vintage Hand Carved Eagle Neoclassical Giltwood Table Lamp.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Hand Carved Eagle Neoclassical Giltwood Table Lamp. This hand carved accent lamp with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Custom Made Hand Painted Signed Large Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of custom made hand-painted gold and silver table with wood base and brass hardware
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Early 2000s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Pair Hand-Painted Brass and Glass Table Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of hand-painted brass and glass table lamps.
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hand Blown Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1960s, Italy
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Hand blown Murano glass table lamp, 1960s, Italy Minimal design Very high quality. Fully
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Hand Blown Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Hand Blown Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1960s, Italy
H 11.42 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Pair of Large Floral Decorated Lamps Lamps by Marbro Lamp Co.
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A fine and large pair of ginger jar hand-painted floral decorated lamps, made by Marbro Lamp
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Wood

Vintage Modern Laurel Lamp Company Sculpted Egg Lamp Model V1318 Italian Glass
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
scale model V-1318 table lamp with a white frosted FABULOUS Italian glass egg-shaped sculptured globe by
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Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Modernist Hand Blown Murano Lavender Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of table lamps were hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Gold

Josef Frank Fabric /Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Table Lamp, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
An extremely elaborate table lamp in the famous Hoffmann design from the 1920s. chased/hammered
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hand Painted Persimmon Peonies & Parcel Gilt Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Double gourd form ceramic hand painted and parcel gilt Asian inspired table lamp with footed black
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Gourd Table Lamp, Hand Turned American Black Walnut
By WOODSPORT
Located in St. Paul, MN
Beautifully shaped and perfectly executed, hand-turned Woodsport Gourd Lamp. A modern take on a
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Walnut

Hand Thrown, Blue & Green Glazed Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand thrown pottery table lamp in blue green glaze with brass base, stem, and socket. Hour glass
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hand Thrown Pottery Table Lamp With Hydrangea Decoration
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand thrown pottery table lamp. Vase form body with brass base and cap along with double cluster
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Mid-Century Modern Aztec Motif Hand Tooled Leather Table Lamp
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This table lamp showcases what appears to be a hand-tooled leather base with black and brown Aztec
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Leather, Walnut

MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style Marbro Pair Blue & Green
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Joyful vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Art Deco figural jester or harlequin table lamps in the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Hand Machined Neo Art Deco Table Lamp Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Renowned artist Rick Ramirez ( DecoDecor ) hand crafted lamps in the Art Deco style, each a unique
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Vintage 1980s Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Secessionist J. Hoffmann&Wiener Werkstätte Silvered Brass Table Lamp Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Wonderful, very elaberate table lamp, silvered brass, the original is displayed in gallery 910 at
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2010s Austrian Vienna Secession Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hand Painted White Glass Art Deco Table Lamp.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant stepped white glass with hand painted gold and black design on this art deco style table
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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hand-Painted Eclipse Table Lamp, an Handmade Grey, Black and White Decor Lamp
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Hand-Painted Eclipse Table Lamp, an Handmade Grey, Black and White Decor Lamp Eclipse table lamp
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Vintage Hand painted Porcelain Table Lamp, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A 1970's pair of hand painted porcelain lamps in a shape of urns featuring a multi-colored
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20th Century American Bohemian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Alingsås 1950s Hand-Painted Swedish Modern Floral Ceramic Table Lamp
By Alingsås Keramik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
table lamp by Swedish Alingsås in the 1950s. Large rose, pink and rosewood colored flowers with
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

Carl Harry Stalhane Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp, Rörstrand, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The Carl Harry Stalhane hand-painted table lamp is a stunning and unique piece of ceramic lighting
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Teak, Stoneware

Mazzega Hand Blown Glass Table Lamp, Italian, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
Large table lamp by Mazzega, handmade in Murano, the glass is two separate parts and is equipped
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Art Glass

Cenedese Pair of Hand-Blown Scavo Glass Table Lamps 1970s
By Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
Pair of artisan hand-blown glass table lamps, with white scavo finish and green accents, by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Blown Glass

Crafted by hand: ceramic table lamp by Norwegian artist Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
artist name Jossolini. The lamp base is hand built in white stoneware clay, and hand decorated with black
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2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Bullseye Table Lamp with Hand-blown Glass and Brass
By Arjun Rathi Design
Located in Mumbai, IN
the focal point of this series. The hand blown glass created with Czech glass blowers mimics the
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2010s Indian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Arts and Craft Hand Hammered Copper Table Lamp
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1272 Arts and Craft copper lamp with copper socket and original cloth covered wiring.
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Vintage 1930s Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

1960's French Hand Blown Glace Table Lamps.
Located in Bronx, NY
Chic saint Germain style hand blown glass lamps with a deux temps dorure a la feuille.
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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Manufattura Porcellane Artistiche, Hand Painted Italian Porcelain Table Lamp
By Manifattura Artistica Porcellane
Located in Schagen, NL
This absolute stunning and hand painted piece, was manufactured in Italy. The beautifully matched
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Pretty Kashmiri 19th Century Hand Painted Papier Mâché Table Lamp
Located in Southampton, GB
Pretty Kashmiri, paper mache table lamp. Lovely hand painted detail. Wired and PAT tested. We
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Table Lamps

Materials

Paper

Baroque style Maria Theresia Table Light Candelabra 20th Century Original 1920
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
" was created and established as a new style. The basic set-up is a metal frame, made of hand-forged
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Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Table Lamps

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Crystal, Metal

Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Brutalist Torch Cut Steel Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company, Paul Evans
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and large, 45 inches to the top of the shade. Torch cut and welded steel panels in a random rectilinear form. Sprayed black and in excellent vintage condition with minimal w...
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Decorative Midcentury Italian Hand Crafted Metal Painted Sunflower Table Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful " Pop Art " like table lamp for a sideboard or sidetable etc. This Italian table lamp is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Design Table Lamp- Italian- Hand Made by Tommaso Cristofaro
Located in București, RO
Mini Cornice is a rectangular table lamp designed by Tommaso Cristofaro made only to order with a
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2010s Romanian Minimalist Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Contemporary Design Table Lamp- Italian- Hand Made by Tommaso Cristofaro
Located in București, RO
Mini Cornice is a rectangular table lamp designed by Tommaso Cristofaro made only to order with a
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2010s Romanian Minimalist Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Large Sculptural Hand Thrown Pottery Table Lamp
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegant and large full bodied hand crafted pottery table lamp attributed to Fantoni. 41.5 to the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Design Table Lamp Minimalist Italian Style - Unique Hand Made
Located in București, RO
Lumè table lamp was born as a study prototype of the LUME ‘floor lamp. A unique small table lamp
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2010s Romanian Minimalist Table Lamps

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Aluminum

James Mont Pair of Hand Carved Figural Table Lamps 1950s
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Pair of hand carved table lamps with Chinese figures decorated in gold leaf and white gold leaf by
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Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

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Hands Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the hands table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A hands table lamp — often made from metal, ceramic and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a hands table lamp, we have 4613 options in-stock, while there are 1116 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect hands table lamp — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A hands table lamp, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made hands table lamp over the years, but those crafted by Woka Lamps, Alberto Donà and Dumais Made are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Hands Table Lamp?

A hands table lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,088, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $85,000.

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 Hands Table Lamp
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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