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Art Deco Style Mid Century Etched Glass Lead Table Lantern Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
This pair of lamps creates an elegant "light show," when turned on. The lantern effect is appealing
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Signed Red Velum and Lacquered Wood Table Lantern Lamp, Aldo Tura, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
Rare signed table lamp by Aldo Tura with red velum veneer over lacquered wood. Faceted glass
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Pair of Danish Mega Design Table Lamps / Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
These two Danish table lanterns from the 1970's have brass frames with gold-toned lids.  
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Huge Aldo Tura Red Goatskin Lantern Table Lamp
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Superb lantern table lamp made by Aldo Tura, Italy in the 1960s. The lamp was executed in
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Goatskin

Huge Aldo Tura Red Goatskin Lantern Table Lamp
Huge Aldo Tura Red Goatskin Lantern Table Lamp
H 17.72 in W 8.67 in D 11.82 in
Art Deco Enameled Railway Table lamp or Lantern, 1920s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
. This lantern called "Lampe Paradou" can be used today as table lamp or lantern for ambient lighting
Category

Vintage 1920s Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Copper

Vintage Japanese Buddhist Alter Brass Lantern / Table Lamp / Center Piece
Located in Delray Beach, FL
table lamp or even as Center piece without the light. Great detailed and vivid engraved Japanese motifs
Category

20th Century Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Brass Lantern Lamp for Chase USA
By Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite brass lantern style table lamp for Chase, c.1930s, USA. The Art Deco lamp features a
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Lantern Table Lamp
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
Fusing fashion with function, this table lamp will bring modern style to any room, while diffusing
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lantern Table Lamp
Lantern Table Lamp
H 23.63 in W 7.09 in D 8.67 in
Wonderful Davey & Company English Brass Nautical Ship Lantern Lamp
By Davey & Co.
Located in Hopewell, NJ
into a table lamp. Stamped Davey & Co. on top , London England.
Category

Vintage 1950s English Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Alabaster Lantern
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milan, IT
The alabaster Lantern is a table lamp that can easily be placed on the floor. It combines the
Category

2010s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Marble

Alabaster Lantern
Alabaster Lantern
H 24.02 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Ship's Globe Lantern
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
a table lamp or hanging lamp. The glass has bubbles and inclusions consistent with its age
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Ship's Globe Lantern
Ship's Globe Lantern
H 19.3 in Dm 9.85 in
French Empire Brass Steel Pool Table Double Lantern Light
Located in New York, NY
This piece was acquired from an estate located in Greenwich, Connecticut. This pool table light
Category

Early 20th Century Empire Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Steel

Lantern Table Lamp in Brass
By Zanaboni Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
A unique piece of classic sophistication, this table lamp is part of a collection that reproduces
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lantern Table Lamp in Brass
Lantern Table Lamp in Brass
H 65.36 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
'Be-Andon’ Lantern Lamp by Masanori Umeda for Yamagiwa, 1996, Japan
By Masanori Umeda
Located in Chicago, IL
Be-Andon Japanese lantern-style table lamp by Masanori Umeda for Yamagiwa, 1996. Light grey
Category

1990s Japanese Post-Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Aldo Tura Lantern Table Lamp
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
An Italian table lamp in the form of a lantern by Aldo Tura. Crafted in lacquered goatskin, brass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Aldo Tura Lantern Table Lamp
Aldo Tura Lantern Table Lamp
H 13 in W 7 in D 4 in
Vintage Moroccan Moorish Glass Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
lantern on a table, hanging from a tree or on a wall . Could be rewired for electricity and be used as a
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Vintage Moroccan Moorish Glass Lantern
Vintage Moroccan Moorish Glass Lantern
H 16 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
Black Flamingo Table Lamp
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milan, IT
The Flamingo desk lamp is characterized by the contrast between the volumes of its elements: the
Category

2010s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Marble

Black Flamingo Table Lamp
Black Flamingo Table Lamp
H 26.38 in W 17.72 in D 5.91 in
High End Twin Cylindrical Glass Affects Chromed Hanging or Table Storm Lanterns
By Luminaire
Located in GB
end pair of lanterns made by the geniuses at Portable Luminaire. The lamps have an inner and outer
Category

20th Century European Modern Lanterns

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Japanese Lantern Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of whimsical Japanese lantern table lamps. We had them sand blasted and powder-coated. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Pair of Japanese Lantern Table Lamps
Pair of Japanese Lantern Table Lamps
H 22 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Glass Lantern or Pendant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Nice Moorish shape, could be used as a candle lantern on a table, hanging from a tree . Could be
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Table Lamp / Lantern, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table lamp / lantern, France, 1920s. Can be used as a table lamp or lantern
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Rattan Lantern Pendant with Chinoiserie Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oriental Inspired rattan lantern. France, 1950s-1960s. This handcrafted ceiling lamp features a
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Moroccan Moorish Tole and Glass Candle Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
as a candle lantern on a table, hanging from a tree or as a sconce. It's a perfect choice, this is an
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Anchor Lantern Lamp
Located in Norwell, MA
transformed into a lamp with thick wood base. Dimensions: 19" height (lantern only) x 12" diameter.
Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Anchor Lantern Lamp
Anchor Lantern Lamp
H 19 in W 12 in D 12 in
German Railway Lantern by Leonhard Kolb Nurnberg, 1939s
Located in Verviers, BE
German railway lantern by Leonhard Kolb Nurnberg 1939s. Can be used as a table lamp also can be
Category

Vintage 1930s German Industrial Lanterns

Materials

Sheet Metal

French Victorian Porcelain Oil Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian blue porcelain Aladdin style oil table lamp.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Porcelain

Oversized Murano Glass Lantern Table Lamps, Pair
Located in East Hampton, NY
modern take on a Japanese floating lantern design. The glass has a light brown hue when not illuminated
Category

2010s Italian Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Moorish Clear Glass Lantern with Filigree Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
patina color finish. Hurricane candle lamp with clear glass bottom, great to use as a table lantern or
Category

1990s Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

19th Century Mexican San Miguel Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in Forney, TX
placed as a table lamp on a large console table or sideboard. Timelessly elegant, producing a warm
Category

Antique 19th Century Central American Rustic Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron, Tin

Pair of "Japanese Style" Lantern Table Lamps
By Cenedese
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Awesome pair of lamps with amethyst Murano glass under brass base.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Huge Aldo Tura Red Goatskin Lantern Table Lamp
By Aldo Tura
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Big size lantern table lamp made by Aldo Tura, Italy in the 1950s. The lamp are made in lacquered
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Goatskin

Huge Aldo Tura Red Goatskin Lantern Table Lamp
Huge Aldo Tura Red Goatskin Lantern Table Lamp
H 17.33 in W 12.21 in D 9.06 in
French Rattan Pendant Lantern with Green Lampshade and Chinoiserie Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
and rattan oriental inspired lantern with green blown glass lampshade. This handcrafted ceiling lamp
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass, Blown Glass

Large Spanish Rattan Wicker Wire Pendant Lantern Chinoiserie Inspired, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
handcrafted ceiling lamp features a squared lantern made of rattan canes with cannage panels and an inner
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Pair of Vintage Pagoda Table Lamps, Lanterns Chinoiserie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
I just adore these lovely pair of vintage pagoda lantern style table lamps. These will be newly
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Opinion Ciatti Con.Tradition XS Suspension Ceiling Lantern in Black
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the Chinese furniture tradition (the lantern, the folding screen, the altar table for the calligraphy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Opinion Ciatti Con.tradition Medium Suspension Ceiling Lantern in Black
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the Chinese furniture tradition (the lantern, the folding screen, the altar table for the calligraphy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Steel

French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lantern / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
decorative links. Original canopy. This pendant lamp will be a nice addition hanging over a kitchen's table
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Opinion Ciatti Con.tradition Small Suspension Ceiling Lantern in Black
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the Chinese furniture tradition (the lantern, the folding screen, the altar table for the calligraphy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Opinion Ciatti Con.tradition Large Suspension Ceiling Lantern in Black
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the Chinese furniture tradition (the lantern, the folding screen, the altar table for the calligraphy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Vintage Moroccan Moorish Metal and Stained Glass Lantern or Pendant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
as a candle lantern on a table, hanging from a tree or on a wall . Could be rewired for electricity
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Large Pagoda shaped French lantern in golden metal from the 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
both as a ceiling and table lamp. Dimensions: 90 H x 50 D cm
Category

Vintage 1970s French Lanterns

Materials

Metal

1970's Table Lamp / Lantern by Lidokov, Czechoslovkia
By Lidokov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Vintage table lamp made of glass and metal - produced by Lidokov in the former Czechoslovakia in
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Tole Lantern Lamp
Located in New York, NY
French tole lantern lamp. Antique brown patinated tole footed lantern candle stand with original
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair 1940s French Regency Gilt Bronze Bamboo Pagoda Lanterns by Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
they could also be used as a creative pair of table lamps. French estate.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Italian Gilded Brass Lantern Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass lantern style table lamp. This petite brass lamp is big on style
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Lantern Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of brass table lamps with glass globes.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Ships Lantern Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique brass and glass nautical lantern. Has original oil font, recently re-wired as a lamp
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Bronze Lantern Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a really cool lamp made from an old lantern. The light is wonderful coming through the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique the Neverout Searchlight Projector Brass Naval Rose Mfg Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique The Neverout Searchlight projector brass naval rose Mfg table lamp. Items features original
Category

Early 20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Chinese Bronze Lantern Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Chinese bronze lantern lamp. The light emitting from the delicate tracery is soft and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Lucca SC51 Maroon Portable Table Lamp by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition
By Space Copenhagen
Located in Dubai, AE
This elegant portable lamp, inspired by the golden glow of the Tuscan city of Lucca, mimics the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Modern Lanterna Table Lamp by Paola Navone for Antonangeli, 2000s
By Antonangeli, Paola Navone
Located in MIlano, IT
Lanterna table lamp by Paola Navone for Antonangeli, 2000s edition This is the fantastic and
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Aldo Tura Goatskin Lantern Lamp
By Aldo Tura
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual lamp by Aldo Tura, shaped like a lantern. Lacquered goatskin, brass, glass.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Aldo Tura Goatskin Lantern Lamp
Aldo Tura Goatskin Lantern Lamp
H 17.5 in W 12 in D 9 in
Pair of Vintage Italian Marble Lantern Table Lamps, Circa 1960s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Vintage Italian Alabaster Marble Lantern Table Lamps, Circa 1960s Felt line base
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

1960s Architectural Jaktstuga Pinewood Bedside Table Lamps Lanterns Chalet Lodge
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Ellysett
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A pair of 1960s wooden bedroom table lamps designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pine

Elegant Vintage Brass and Encased Glass Lantern Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950. This lantern is made in brass, white encased glass and features a turned wood
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

ClassiCon Lantern Light Table Lamp in Brass by Neri&Hu
By Neri & Hu
Located in New York, NY
branches off the main support to gently shield its centerpiece. Table lamp. Frame in brass, with clear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Monumental Lucite Dome Lantern Table Lamp Luigi Massoni Vintage Italian
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very large table lamp with original switch and cord. Good vintage condition with some scuffs to
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Rope Lantern Lamp by Audoux Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite rope lantern table lamp by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, France, 1950s. Coiled rope base and
Category

Mid-20th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Rope

Rope Lantern Lamp by Audoux Minet
Rope Lantern Lamp by Audoux Minet
H 10.25 in W 5 in D 7 in
Rope Lantern Lamp by Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite rope lantern table lamp by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, France, 1950s. Coiled rope frame
Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Rope, Glass

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Table Lanterns Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the table lanterns lamp you’re looking for. A table lanterns lamp — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. There are 124 variations of the antique or vintage table lanterns lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 13 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the table lanterns lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each table lanterns lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made table lanterns lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Aldo Tura, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet and Albert Tormos are consistently popular.

How Much is a Table Lanterns Lamp?

Prices for a table lanterns lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $177 and can go as high as $16,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,750.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Table Lanterns Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The difference between a lamp and a lantern is that a floor lamp or a table lamp is a generally stationary fixture, whereas lanterns are portable. Lanterns are typically designed with hooks or hoops on top, to allow them to be carried or hung, and today's lanterns' window panes are usually made of glass or plastic.

    It's worth pointing out that exceptions to this “portable versus stationary” rule can be found in lanterns that are intentionally designed as permanent lighting fixtures for a space, whether it's to serve as patio lighting outdoors or to illuminate a living room.

    There are many types of lighting to consider for your home, and since the days that saw lanterns powered by whale oil, kerosene and later, coal oil, lighting artisans have worked to refine and perfect these innovative fixtures so that they aren’t only practical but also elegant, sophisticated additions to home decor.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The assembly of Noguchi Akari light sculptures depends on the model, as there are several models available. Take note of your exact model number and then consult the brand’s website for the multi-stepped process of assembly. Shop a range of vintage and modern Isamu Noguchi light sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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
    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 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 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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