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Rare Pair of Antique Glass & Bisque Table Lamps Decorated with Very Pretty Roses
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful materials and truly stylish design table lamps. Thanks to their elegant and timeless
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique Louis XVI style Black Bisque Cherub & Maiden Decorated Table Lamps
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair c1900 French Louis XIV style Black Bisque Table Lamps. Beautifully decorate in Cherub/ Maiden
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Clay

Contemporary Bisque Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Brecht, BE
A pair of bisque ceramic table lamps by Spanish artist Paco Orti.
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Bisque Porcelain Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An exceptional pair of bisque porcelain lamps in a shell or fan shape. Mounted on black bases they
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Bisque Porcelain Lamps
Italian Bisque Porcelain Lamps
H 23 in W 24 in D 24 in
English Art Deco Bisque Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
A lovely hand painted biscuit porcelain table lamp with children figures wearing a fruit basket
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

English Art Deco Bisque Porcelain Table Lamp
English Art Deco Bisque Porcelain Table Lamp
H 16.93 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Minton Bisque Figure Made into Lamp
By Minton
Located in Water Mill, NY
Minton Bisque porcelain figure of a Sea Maiden made into lamp.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Table Lamps

Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figurative Greek Key Urn Table Lamp, Bavaria
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Neoclassical style matte white bisque porcelain table lamp made in Bulgaria, Germany. This Classic
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Early 20th Century Bulgarian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bisque Classical Woman with Vase Figure Table Lamp
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous bisque figure of a classical woman with a vase on a pedestal. In excellent vintage
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Vintage 1920s Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Cast Stone, Brass

Italian Mangani Firenze Bisque Porcelain Table Lamp with 24K Gilt Bronze Mounts
By Mangani Firenze
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Mangani Firenze Bisque Porcelain Table Lamp with 24K Gilt Bronze Mounts Offered for sale
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Glazed Porcelain and Bisque Lamp
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is an elegant French glazed porcelain and bisque urn converted to a lamp. The oval-form vase
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Antique 1830s French Other Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Limoges Bisque Porcelain Table Lamp Decorated Gold Base in Gilded Bronze
By Limoges
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s French table lamp with Limoges white bisque porcelain decorated gold; rings and base in
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Pierced Blanc de Chine and Bisque Porcelain Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage bulbous pierced single lamp, of grand scale. The globe-form Blanc de Chine bottom portion
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bisque Porcelain Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Bisque Porcelain, Ormolu
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

French Sevres Bisque Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Candelabra Lamp Signed Feuchere
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A beautifully cast French Serves bisque porcelain grouping showing two classically draped maidens
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Italian Mid-Century Modern Artist Studio Made Matte Bisque Pottery Fruit Lamps
By Marcello Fantoni, Fantoni
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A really beautiful and rare pair of high end Mid-Century Modern lamps made in Italy in the 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Gilt Bronze Mounted Bisque Figures after Boizot
Located in London, GB
Pair of gilt bronze mounted bisque figures after Boizot. Each inscribed ''Canova'' and modelled
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Antique 1890s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Guy Bareff Table Lamp, France
By Guy Bareff
Located in Girona, Spain
Guy Bareff table lamp, White bisque ceramic. Unique and large piece, Circa 2020, France. Very
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Wedgwood Neoclassical Ram's Head Table Lamp
By Wedgwood
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous green & cream bisque Neoclassical style table lamp with mythological creatures, ram's
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Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Art Nouveau table lamp by Paul Louchet, Paris Lamarre & Pillivuyt ca 1900
By Paul Louchet, Alphonse Adolphe Lamarre
Located in Delft, NL
table lamp partially bisque porcelain with the Mythological figure Pan, Greek God and the base enameled
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

lamp Guy Bareff
Located in Brecht, BE
Guy Bareff table lamp, white bisque ceramic. Circa 2020, France. In very good vintage condition.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

lamp Guy Bareff
lamp Guy Bareff
H 20.08 in Dm 17.72 in
Mid Century French Bisque Table Lamps
Located in Toronto, ON
French 1940's Bisque pottery lamp bases in unglazed finish. Good classical form Can also be used
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

1930's Italian Bisque Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Bisque Porcelain mounted on painted wood bases with brass acanthus leaf adorning the base
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Vintage 1930s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modern Bisque Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Modern Bisque Fired Lamps of Elongated Baluster Shape.French, Circa 1960's
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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Clay

European Female Figure Bisque Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
White bisque female figure lamp. Gold leaf detail. Markings on bottom. Newly wired with inline
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Mid-20th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain and Ormolu Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French bisque porcelain table lamps with ormolu mounts in an urn shape. Custom white linen
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Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Pair of Neoclassical KPM and Parian Bisque Table Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautiful pair of green enameled KPM porcelain table lamps, each with four Parian (unglazed bisque
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Vintage 1950s German Table Lamps

Bisque White Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
White table lamps reminiscent of John Dickinson and Axel Salto. Bisque bases are 17" high and 7
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Parian Bisque Porcelain Cherub Table Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Parian bisque porcelain table lamp with three light sockets above a classical column base
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Bisque Rock Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wonderful pair of bisque rock lamps with custom wood bases. The larger lamp measures 15.5"w x 40.5
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Bisque Rock Lamps
Bisque Rock Lamps
H 40.5 in W 14.5 in D 8.5 in
French Bisque And Bronze Dore Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
FRENCH BISQUE AND DORE BRONZE TABLE LAMP WITH WHITE MARBLE BASE
Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Bisque And Bronze Dore Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
An elegant French bisque lamp with bronze doré decoration. Mounted on a white marble base, this
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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Bisque Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco bisque lamps. Figures of women.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Pair of Bisque Lamps
Pair of Bisque Lamps
H 11.5 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
French 1920s Bisque and Art Glass Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
French 1920s bisque figurine, bronze frame, iridescent art glass and beaded fringe table lamp.
Category

Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair Italian Bisque Putti Lamps
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#4-416 A pair of bisque putti lamps on a brass base.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Glaze Over Bisque Desert Toned Table Lamps
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of glaze over bisque desert toned table lamps. Base: 17" tall.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Pair Neoclassical White Bisque Porcelain Urn Form Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent neo classical white bisque porcelain and cast bronze urn form plinth based table lamps
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair Neoclassical White Bisque Porcelain Urn Form Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent neo classical white bisque porcelain and cast bronze urn form plinth based table lamps
Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Late 19th Century Electrified Bisque Urn Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
French late 19th century Classic design bisque urn that has been electrified.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Bisque and Bronze Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stately pair of French bisque lamps with beautiful bronze mounts. Completely rewired for today's
Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Pair Neo Classical White Bisque Porcelain Urn Form Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent neo classical white bisque porcelain and cast bronze urn form plinth based table lamps
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 1920s Bisque and Beaded Glass Table Lamps
Located in Fairfax, VA
French 1920s bisque boy and girl figures sitting on a double arm bronze and marble base with hand
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Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair Porcelain Urn Table Lamps With Bisque Male & Female Cameos
Located in Chicago, IL
Fine pair of white glazed German porcelain urn form table lamps with black lacquered wood plinth
Category

Vintage 1960s German Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Art Deco White Bisque Porcelain Uplight Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Deco white bisque porcelain uplight table lamps with a beaded & fluted 3 tiered
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

1970s Architectural Modern Pair Marble Square Column Table Lamps in Bisque
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Architectural Modern pair of marble Bisque square column table lamps Measures: 14.25 tall
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

French Bisque Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Classical Urn Form Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
handles, base and mounts, finished as a double socket table lamp. The matte finish of the porcelain is
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Fossil Shell Table Lamp Foot Bisque Porcelain, 1960s Kaiser Porcelain
By AK Kaiser
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful large monumental table lamp foot or side table lamp. Made of Bisque porcelain by Kaiser
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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Porcelain Bisque Boudoir Lamp Of Bloomer Girl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charming boudior lamp of bloomer girl with upper torso of girl with dress being the shade to the
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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Sevres Unglazed Bisque Figural Desk Lamp edited by Marbro
Located in Danville, CA
Beautifully detailed unglazed white bisque figure mounted as a table lamp by Marbro.
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Incised Bisque Ceramic Lamp by Design Duo Wishon-Harrell
By Wishon-Harrell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incised bisque ceramic lamp by design duo Wishon-Harrell.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Art Deco Urn Form Black Bisque Glaze Table Lamps with Pastoral Scene
Located in New York, NY
These elegant table lamps were created in England circa 1945, repurposing antique vases from the
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Art Deco Urn Form Black Bisque Glaze Table Lamps with Pastoral Scene
Located in New York, NY
These elegant table lamps were created in England, circa 1945, repurposing antique vases from the
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Danish Studio Crafted Hand Thrown White Bisque Pottery Lamp
Located in Bellport, NY
A Danish hand crafted bulbous hand thrown and hand brushed pottery lamp in a wonderful off-white
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Vintage 1970s Danish Table Lamps

Pair of Exquisite Bisque Porcelain Urn Form Lamps by Limoge
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular pair of porcelain uplight table lamps with urn design have a bisque finish in white
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Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

American Wedgwood Style White Bisque Porcelain Baluster-Form Lamps; Kessler
By Warren Kessler
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine pair of American 1940s Wedgwood style white bisque porcelain baluster-form lamps; labeled
Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of Porcelain Bisque Figural Boudoir Lamps circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of boudoir lamps offer porcelain bisque figures of a courting couple, hand painted
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

A Painted Pair of English Royal Worcester Bisque Porcelain Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A finely painted pair of English Royal Worcester porcelain lamps; each of baluster form with
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Early 20th Century English Table Lamps

Three Piece Sevres Bisque And Bronze Garniture Set
Located in New York, NY
A set of very fine and unusual Sevres Bisque porcelain and bronze matched garniture set. the set
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Georges Pelletier Table Lamp, circa 1970, France
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Girona, Spain
Georges Pelletier table lamp. Signed. Bisque ceramic, France, circa 1970. Very good vintage
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

lamp Guy Bareff
Located in Brecht, BE
Guy Bareff table lamp, white bisque ceramic. Circa 2020, France. In very good vintage condition.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

lamp Guy Bareff
lamp Guy Bareff
H 20.87 in Dm 15.75 in
Serge Castella Table Lamp, 2019, France
By Serge Castella Interiors
Located in Girona, Spain
Serge Castella table lamp. Bisque ceramic table lamp. It is disassembled in three pieces
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2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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Bisque Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of bisque table lamps is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct bisque table lamps — often made from ceramic, metal and porcelain — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of bisque table lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Neoclassical, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco bisque table lamps are consistently popular styles. Many bisque table lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but AK Kaiser, Limoges and Minton produced popular bisque table lamps that are worth a look.

How Much are Bisque Table Lamps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,250, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $9,295 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 Bisque Table Lamps
  • 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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
    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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To 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 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 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
    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 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify a Bradley and Hubbard table lamp, examine the base, neck and shade. Many Bradley & Hubbard lamps feature a mark consisting of the brand name centered inside a triangle. For unmarked pieces, it's usually necessary to use the characteristics of the lamp to make an identification. Bradley & Hubbard is well known for its intricate glass shades and ornate brass and bronze bases. Looking at photographs of the maker's lamps published on trusted online resources can help you get familiar with its style. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you. Shop a diverse assortment of Bradley & Hubbard furniture on 1stDibs.

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