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Mid Century Modern Pair of Petite Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Petite table lamps.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Borne Bétone Petite Table Lamp by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Borne Bétone Petite table lamp by Le Corbusier. Current production manufactured in France by Nemo
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Concrete

1970s Cofrac Art Verrier Hand Blown Heavy Crystal and Brass Petite Table Lamp
Located in Lake Worth, FL
1970s Cofrac Art Verrier Hand Blown heavy crystal and brass petite table Lamp Uses Candelabra
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20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Le Corbusier 'Borne Béton Petite' Table Lamp for Nemo
By Nemo Lighting 1, Le Corbusier
Located in Glendale, CA
Le Corbusier 'Borne Béton Petite' table lamp for Nemo. This iconic table lamp is an authorized re
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Concrete

Mid-Century Modern Italian Petite Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern Italian bedside or table lamps in yellow enamel with brass hairpin bases
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hand Blown Daum Crystal Petite Table Lamps Pair
By Daum
Located in Pasadena, CA
This charming petite pair of hand blown clear and marbled white crystal tulip shaped based lamps
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20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Solid Polished Brass Petite Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful pair of solid, polished brass table lamps with harp and finials. Very good vintage
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

21st Century Federico Peri Petite Table Lamp Murano Glass Various Colors
By Federico Peri, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Designed by Federico Peri for Purho Murano, Petite Doll is a corded table lamp of restrained
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Petite Table Lamp Murano Glass Various Colors
By Federico Peri, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Designed by Federico Peri for Purho Murano, Petite Silk is a corded table lamp of restrained
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Petite Table Lamp Murano Glass Various Colors
By Federico Peri, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Designed by Federico Peri for Purho Murano, Petite Stripe is a corded table lamp of restrained
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

1965 Design M Ingo Maurer Petite Table Lamp ‘Spirale’ Glass & Chrome
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
: very good vintage condition. No imperfections to the glass. Wiring: the lamp has been tested with US
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Modern Petite Table Lamps / Sconces by Stilux
By Stilux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These small, adjustable Stilux table lamps are in original condition, retaining their original red
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Modern Brass and Green Metal Petite Table Lamp by Gilardi and Barzaghi
By Gilardi & Barzaghi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming, petite table/bedside lamp by Gilardi and Barzaghi (ca. 1953/54, Italy). Composed of a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Petite French Iron Loop Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French iron loop lamp France, circa 1950’s Charming petite table lamp Patina from age use Newly
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of Midcentury French Petite Concrete Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of petite table lamps, formed from concrete or a composite sand stone style Material
Category

Late 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Concrete

1950s Glass and Brass Table Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Petite table lamps with conical glass shades and brass and lacquered frame. Attributed to Stilnovo.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Petite Organic Shape Solid Oak Table Lamp, France, 1960's
By Atelier Marolles
Located in New York, NY
Elegant "forme libre" organic shape petite table lamp made of solid French oak. European socket
Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Yellow Onyx Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A petite table lamp in yellow onyx. Solid stone. Harp and finial included. Shade not included
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx

Mid-Century Yellow Onyx Table Lamp
Mid-Century Yellow Onyx Table Lamp
H 22 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Enameled Mushroom Shade Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite table lamp with mushroom lampshade in cream-enameled metal. A round base in matching cream
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Louis Kalff 'Krähenfuss' Table Lamps, 1950
By Philips, Louis Christiaan Kalff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
elegant petite table lamp "Kraehenfuss" designed by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950, with a cream
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Aluminum

Boris Lacroix Table Lamp, 1950
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful petite table lamp by Boris Lacroix, brass frame with perforated, enameled hood with
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Boris Lacroix Table Lamp, 1950
Boris Lacroix Table Lamp, 1950
H 10.5 in W 10.5 in D 4.25 in
Stilux Table Lamp, 1950
By Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful, petite table lamp by Stilux with patinaed brass frame and original, articulate red
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stilux Table Lamp, 1950
Stilux Table Lamp, 1950
H 11.25 in W 5.5 in D 9.5 in
Peill & Putzler Ice Cube Table Lamp, Vintage German
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful petite table lamp by Peill & Putzler, circa 1970s, in very good original condition. The
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Borne Bétone Petite Cast Concrete Table Lamp by Le Corbusier With LED Bulb
By Le Corbusier
Located in Chicago, IL
Borne Bétone Petite table lamp by Le Corbusier. Current production manufactured in France by Nemo
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Concrete

Jean Boris Lacroix Style Nickel-Plate Tripod Desk Lamp, 1960s
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modernist nickel-plate tripod petite table lamp, in the manner of Jean Boris Lacroix, 1960's
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Tall Gold Faux Leaf Tole Table Lamp with Cream Shade
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall petite table lamp that would be fabulous on a small reading table. The body is created from
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20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Broadstairs British Pottery Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Broadstairs British pottery lamp Britain, circa 1960s Petite table lamp perfect to create mood
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Vintage 1960s English Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid Century Italian Designer Lamps
Located in Carmel, NY
. These handsome but delicate petite table lamps are perfect on your nightstand or for mood lighting in
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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Rope French Mid-Century Table Lamp Attr. to Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in London, GB
A petite table lamp attributed to Audoux-Minet. France, c1960s. Sold with original shade
Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Rope

Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Model 585 Minimalist Table Lamp
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A true collector's piece. This is a rare model 585 petite table lamp or task lamp designed by Gino
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Gorgeous Pair of Victorian Style Iridize & Pink Murano Glass Table Lamps
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous pair of petite table lamps or bedside table lamps. Made of iridize Murano glass with pink
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Vintage 1960s Italian Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gorgeous Pair of Victorian Style Clear & Light Blue Murano Glass Table Lamps
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous pair of petite table lamps or bedside table lamps. Made of clear Murano glass with light
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Vintage 1960s Italian Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modernist desk lamp by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Erik Tidstrand
Located in Forserum, SE
Petite table lamp, also functioning as a wall lamp, produced by the lighting department of the
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Original Mid-Century Modern Petite Bakalowits Crystal Table Lamp, 1960
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A very nice and well manufactured table lamp with hand-cut crystal hangings, one flame. suitable
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Petite Genuine Rosewood and Chrome Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in South Charleston, WV
Genuine rosewood attached to the matte chrome finish. A small table lamp ideal for a credenza or
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Petite French Cane Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite French cane lamp France, mid century Comprised of all natural materials Cane wrapped shade
Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Cane

Petite Italian Table Lamp, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique petite Italian table lamp from the 1960s in brass and black and off-white enameled metal, on
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Petite Italian Table Lamp, 1960
Petite Italian Table Lamp, 1960
H 6 in W 7.5 in D 3 in
Petite French Rattan Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite French rattan lamp Shade is comprised of vertical reeds Sculpted spiral base Natural color
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Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Petite Art Nouveau Brass Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A petite, brass table lamp, finely cast with an ornate pattern of C-curves and acanthus leaves. It
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Petite Italian Directional Table Lamp II
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic petite Mid-Century Modern table lamp from Italy. Naturally aged brass. Restored and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Petite Desk Lamp
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Petite desk lamp, circa 1970.
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Petite Desk Lamp
Petite Desk Lamp
H 11.03 in Dm 4.73 in
Petite Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Petite Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass, 1950s The lamp needs 1 x E14
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Petite Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, 1960s
Petite Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, 1960s
H 13.78 in W 3.94 in D 10.63 in
Multitask Multidirectional Petite Postmodern Table Desk Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Swing arm desk table lamp circa 1980's multidirectional enameled shade finish with ceramic socket
Category

20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Petite Glass + Copper Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
A darling table lamp featuring a sculptural copper tone metal base with four square glass
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Petite Glass + Copper Lamp
Petite Glass + Copper Lamp
H 6 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Petite Stunning Table Lamp by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite stunning table lamp by Palwa, Germany, 1970s Gilded brass frame and crystal glasses
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Petite Turned Wooden Mid-Century French Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A single small turned wooden table lamp. France, c1980s. One of a near pair, the other listed
Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Petite Willy Guhl Lamps
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of petite scale lamps by Willy Guhl with new linen shade and concrete base. Teak wood and
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Table Lamps

Materials

Concrete

Petite Willy Guhl Lamps
Petite Willy Guhl Lamps
H 14.75 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Table Lamp/Floor Lamp Petite Model VL Studio by Louis Poulsen.
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table Lamp/Floor Lamp Petite model VL Studio by Louis Poulsen Table/Lamp Petite model VL Studio by
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Jane & Gorden Martz Petite Brown Ceramic Table Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small, streamlined, ceramic lamp in deep, Redwood brown, gloss glaze; made by Marshall Studios
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Petite Sculptural Danish Teak Tables Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This diminutive but substantial pair of teak table lamps features sculptural solid teak bases with
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

Early Vintage Deco Petite Carved Wood Floral Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Vintage Petite Carved Wood Floral Table Lamp. Possibly French but Uncertain. Hardware looks
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Petite Mid Century Quilted Glass Table Lamps- a Pair
Located in Cordova, SC
A pair of blue glass table lamps that would be perfect for a small table or nightstand. The lamps
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Vintage 1950s Unknown French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Paint, Glass

Petite French Carved Wood Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite wood table lamp from France, 1940s. Beautiful carved wood stem forms with circular base and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Wood

Petite French Carved Wood Lamp
Petite French Carved Wood Lamp
H 10.5 in W 5.75 in D 5.25 in
Petite Midcentury Italian Modern Metal Table Lamp / Wall Sconce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming, petite Italian table lamp (circa 1950s) composed of an incised black metal shade and off
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

PETITE FRITURE Unseen, Large Table Lamp, Brass, Designer Studiopepe
By Studiopepe
Located in New York, NY
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Petite Friture initiates a new collaboration with the talented
Category

2010s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade
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2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Petite Murano Bullicante Round Ball Table Lamp, 1940's
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Smaller Clear Crystal Globe Bullicante Table Lamp by Murano. Featuring a hand crafted transparent
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Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

1950s Petite Tripod Desk Table Lamp Stilnovo Italian Modern Design
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Desk table lamp Mid-Century Modern Italian petite tripod desk table lamp. Italy, 1950s Unmarked
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Petite Spotted Glaze Ceramic Gourd Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite gourd lamp has an incredible, variegated, spotted glaze. A bold, yet versatile piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Regency Petite Brass Pineapple Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency table lamp. A chic petite pineapple in polished brass. Made in Italy
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Late 20th Century Italian Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Regency Petite Brass Pineapple Lamp
Vintage Regency Petite Brass Pineapple Lamp
H 15.25 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
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Petite Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic petite table lamp available at 1stDibs. A petite table lamp — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. There are 259 variations of the antique or vintage petite table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer petite table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A petite table lamp, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made petite table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, Maison Barbier and Philippe Barbier are consistently popular.

How Much is a Petite Table Lamp?

The average selling price for a petite table lamp at 1stDibs is $1,100, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $10,500 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 Petite Table Lamp
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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


    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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