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Victorian Rosewood Lamp Tables, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Victorian Rosewood Lamp Tables, circa 1900, with central turned wood and galleried support
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Rosewood
Swedish Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th century Swedish lamp table, 1890
Dimensions:
36.5 inches (93 cms) wide
24 inches
Category
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Pine
Pollard Oak Lamp-Table
Located in London, GB
An eccentric George IV Pollard oak lamp-table, circa 1825.
Category
19th Century British Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
Antique Desk Lamp / Table Lamp Empire circa 1900, Gold-Plated Bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique desk lamp / table lamp Empire circa 1900, gold-plated bronze.
Solid bronze, fire-gilt
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Bronze
H 22.84 in W 11.42 in D 10.24 in
Antique 2-Tier Lamp Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary
Antique 2-tier 2-light lamp table with
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Bronze
Mahogany Campaign Lamp Table
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good mahogany two tier campaign lamp table with inset brass plaque and corners, in overall
Category
Early 20th Century European Campaign Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Mahogany
English Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English painted oak lamp table. 1760.
Reference: 8304
Dimensions
33 inches (84 cms) Wide
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
English Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century English oak painted one drawer lamp table. 1760.
Internal reference: C
Code: 8778
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
English Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C English painted oak lamp table. 1840.
Reference: 7900
Dimensions
33.5 inches (85 cms) Wide
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
English Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English painted one drawer lamp table. 1760.
Reference: 8297
Dimensions
35 inches (89 cms
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
Small English Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small late 18th C English fruitwood lowboy/ lamp table, 1780.
Dimensions:
29 inches (74 cms
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Fruitwood
English Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C two drawer English painted pine lamp table. 1890.
Reference: 8185
Dimensions
32 inches (81
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Pine
Small Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 19th C lamp table with an unusually decorated top. 1890.
Reference: 8083
Dimensions
22.5
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Glass, Pine
Swedish Pine Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century Swedish painted pine one drawer lamp table. 1830.
Ref: C.
Dimensions
41
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Pine
English Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 20th century English painted oak lamp table. 1920.
Four available.
Reference: 7811
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
Pair Mahogany Lamp Tables
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Outstanding pair of Chippendale style mahogany and parcel gilt lamp tables, with gadroon edge
Category
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Carrara Marble
English Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C one drawer English painted pine lamp table. 1890.
28.5" to top.
Reference: 8186
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Pine
French Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century French painted oak lamp table. 1830.
Height to apron is 22.5".
Reference
Category
19th Century French Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
Bowfronted Pine Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C bowfronted pine lamp table / desk with traces of original paint. 1820.
Clearance is
Category
19th Century English George IV Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Pine
Handel Lamp Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Handel Bronze Table Lamp. Handel Bronze cast Table Lamp with rare signature stamped on the side of
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Bronze
English Marble-Top Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small round marble topped painted oak lamp table, 1840.
Dimensions:
29 inches (74 cms) high
25
Category
19th Century English William IV Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Marble
Spanish Original Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C painted Spanish lamp table. Original worn paint. 1890.
Dimensions
31.5 inches (80
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Wood
English Painted Potboard Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small English one drawer painted potboard lamp table. 1890.
Code: 8518
Dimensions:
W: 27.5" (69.9
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Pine
18th Century Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English painted oak lamp table. 1760.
Reference: 8383
Dimensions
31 inches (79 cms) Wide
Category
18th Century English Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
18th Century Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century English painted oak one drawer side table / lamp table. 1740.
Code: 8519
Dimensions
Category
18th Century English George II Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
18th Century Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English painted oak lamp table. 1750.
Reference: 8230
Dimensions
27 inches (69 cms) Wide
Category
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
18th Century English Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century English painted oak one drawer lamp table. 1780.
Dimensions
32 inches (81 cms
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
18th Century Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small painted 18th C English oak lamp table. 1790.
Reference: 8405
Dimensions
36 inches (91 cms
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
French Faux Bamboo Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 20th century French faux bamboo brass lamp table with a marble top. 1920.
Code: 8854
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Marble, Brass
18th Century English Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 18th C English painted oak one drawer lamp table. 1740.
Dimensions
30 inches (76 cms
Category
18th Century English George II Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
18th Century English Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th C English painted oak one drawer lamp table. 1790.
Dimensions
26 inches (66 cms
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
18th Century Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English oak one drawer painted lamp table. 1760.
Reference: 8292
Dimensions
30 inches (76
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
18th Century English Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English painted oak one drawer lamp table. 1750.
Reference: 8235
Dimensions
32 inches (81
Category
18th Century English George II Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
18th Century Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 18th century painted English oak one drawer lamp table. 1750.
Reference: 7862
Category
18th Century English George II Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
18th Century Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English one drawer painted lamp table with a decorative frieze. 1760.
Reference: 8300
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
English Bleached Oak Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 18th century English bleached oak one drawer lamp table with bobbin turned legs. 1780
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
English Bleached Oak Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 19th century English bleached oak one drawer lamp table / writing table with good carved
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
W1V Period Mahogany Carved Lamp Table
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine William 1V Period Mahogany Carved Lamp Table
Circular dish Shaped top, 34cm diameter
Pedestal
Category
1830s British William IV Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Mahogany
Quality antique Edwardian chinoiserie decorated lamp table
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Edwardian chinoiserie decorated lamp table, having a quality antique Edwardian oval
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Wood
Empire Style Walnut Lamp Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Empire Style Walnut Lamp Table, 20th century, the circular carved top above a quatre partite base
Category
Early 20th Century Empire Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Walnut
Drop-Leaf Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century painted lamp table with two drawers and drop leaves. Fake draw fronts on one
Category
19th Century English George IV Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
English Original Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small English 19th century original painted lamp table / desk. 1890.
Code: 8529
Dimensions:
W: 46
Category
19th Century Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
Antique Mahogany Hall Console Lamp Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique mahogany hall console table. Suitable as console, hall or lamp table etc... Maesure 24W x
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Walnut
Single Art Deco Square Lamp Table
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Single Art Deco square lamp table made of mahogany and maple veneer stained, solid maple and solid
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Japanese Carved Lamp Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Japanese carved lamp table
The square top has a plain centre panel the border is beautifully
Category
Early 20th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Fruitwood
18th Century Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English painted oak lamp table on cabriole legs. 1780.
Reference: 7727
Dimensions
34
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany lamp table
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany lamp table having a quality mahogany shaped top with a moulded
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Mahogany
Edwardian Octagonal Inlaid Rosewood Lamp Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Edwardian octagonal pear- and satinwood- inlaid rosewood lamp table, circa 1905, the edges
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Pearwood, Rosewood, Satinwood
18th Century English Painted Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 18th C English painted oak one drawer lamp table / side table. 1740.
Reference: 8443
Category
18th Century English George II Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
17th Century Period Oak Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful little 17th century period oak one drawer side / lamp table in a stunning colour. 1690
Category
17th Century English Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian quality mahogany lamp table
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany lamp table having a quality mahogany shaped top supported by a
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Mahogany
French Oak and Walnut Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large French oak and walnut lamp table / butchers block. 1880.
Chopping block measurements are
Category
19th Century French Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak, Walnut
18th Century English Oak Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English oak 1 drawer lamp table with barley twist legs. 1760
Reference: 8207
Dimensions
35
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
Antique quality mahogany circular lamp table
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique quality mahogany circular lamp table having a quality mahogany circular top with a spindle
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Victorian Walnut & Carved Lamp Tables
By Thomas King
Located in Dereham, GB
Pair Victorian walnut & carved lamp tables,
Figured Walnut Circular tops with thumb mould edge
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Walnut
Lighthouse Carving Lamp Table Oak
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Victorian, oak lighthouse carving converted into a table lamp, 18” high
Charming, naïve
Category
1850s English Victorian Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
English 18thC Oak Low Boy Lamp Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1770
English 18thC Oak Low Boy Lamp Table
sku 1661
W71 x D44 x H73 cm
Category
18th Century Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Oak
Pair Regency Mahogany inlaid Lamp Tables
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Dereham, GB
Pair Regency Mahogany inlaid Lamp Tables
Each With:
Circular tops with Pie crust shaped gallery
Category
19th Century British Sheraton Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century English Lamp Tables
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting pair of 19th century English one drawer pine lamp tables/ bed side tables. 1880.
Code
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Pine
Pair C19th Carved Walnut Italian Lamp Tables
By Valadier
Located in Dereham, GB
Pair C19th Carved Walnut Italian Lamp Tables
Circular dish tops with carved detail around edge
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Lamp Table
Materials
Walnut
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Antique Lamp Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique lamp table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and ceramic, every antique lamp table was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique lamp table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique lamp table made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique lamp table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tiffany Studios, Edward F. Caldwell & Co. and Bradley & Hubbard produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Lamp Table?
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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 Antique Lamp Table
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique student lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique floor lamp, first see if you can locate a marking on the shade, base, switch, socket or another area. Using trusted online resources, you can often identify a maker based on these markings. With an unmarked lamp, check the cord. Antique lighting fixtures will usually have a cotton-wrapped cord or exposed wires rather than a polymer-coated cord. The plug is also likely to have prongs the same size if the lamp is antique. Generally, a floor lamp must be at least 100 years old to be considered an antique. For further assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique floor lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify an antique electric lamp, check out the cord. Antique lamps will usually not have a vinyl or polymer cord cover. Instead, you can expect the wires to be exposed or covered with fabric. In addition, the prongs on antique plugs will be the same size. If your lamp has one small and one large prong, it's unlikely to be an antique. Keep in mind that some antique lamps may have been rewired, so you may wish to get an opinion from a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique electric lamps.
- How do I identify an antique table?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.
Bonnin Ashley Antiques IncFebruary 23, 2021In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished. - What is an antique rent table?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A rent table is a small circular or polygonal table with drawers. Rent tables frequently had drawers labeled for the days of the week, and English landlords in the 18th century often used them to collect rent. On 1stDibs, shop antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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.
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You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales
The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.
Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.
NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.