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Zuccheri Toni Globe Table Lamp
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Brussels, BE
Zuccheri Toni globe table lamp.
Category

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

Materials

Glass

White Globe Table Lamp by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Denton, TX
White globe table lamp with a "Tulip" base by Lightolier.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Globe Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage italian space age opaline globe table lamp with a ceramic base. This minimalist table
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Opaline Glass

Mid-Century Modern Geometric Lucite & Globe Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Geometric Lucite & Globe table lamp.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Lucite

italian Globe Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto - Murano 1960s
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Linkebeek, BE
italian Globe Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto - Murano 1960s Murano Globe Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Murano Glass Iridescent Globe Table Lamp, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Milan, IT
Murano glass iridescent globe table lamp, Italy 1940s Measurement without shade diameter 23 x
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Midcentury Wooden Globe Table Lamp by Dyrlund
Located in London, GB
A scarce midcentury globe table lamp, circa 1960s by Dyrlund. Since re-wired with gold silk
Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Italian Murano Glass Globe Table Lamp by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Italian hand blown Murano glass globe table lamp by Mazzega. In beautiful original
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

White and chrome globe table lamp, 1970s Italy.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
White and chrome globe table lamp, 1970s Italy. White glass globe that holds an E27 bulb and slim
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

An art glass globe table lamp, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
An art glass globe table lamp, early 20th century. Tones of melted butter, cobalt, and cherry. The
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Space Age Triple Globe Table Lamp in Brass
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice "Space Age" triple globe table lamp in brass, circa 1970's. The lamps features three
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lino Tagliapietra Mid-Century Murano Italian Handblown Globe Table Lamp
By La Murrina, Lino Tagliapietra
Located in Toledo, OH
Lino Tagliapietra Mid-Century Italian Murano Handblown Globe Table Lamp. Lino Tagliapietra Mid
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Glass Globe Table Lamp in the manner of Venini, c. 1950s
By Venini
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury Italian glass globe table lamp in the manner of Venini, circa 1950s. European wiring.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Globe Table Lamp by Joe Colombo for Oluce
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Globe table lamp designed by Joe Colombo for Oluce. It is a simplistic and appealing design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Michel Boyer 'Model 10525’ VERRE LUMIERE, Chrome Steel Opaline Globe Table Lamp
By Michel Boyer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Table Lamp. France, c. 1972 H: 23.5 Diam. 13.25 in.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cut Steel, Chrome

Globe Table Lamp by Research.Lighting, Black, Marble Base, LED, Dimmable
By Research.Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Table Lamp in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Italian Gold Murano Glass Globe Table Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning Gold Murano glass globe table lamp with a meticulously detailed giltwood stem and base
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass, Giltwood, Glass

Brass Globe Table Lamp by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Globe Table Lamp by Square in Circle Dimensions: H 60 x W 25 x W 13.5 Materials: brushed
Category

2010s British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Brass Globe Table Lamp by Square in Circle
Brass Globe Table Lamp by Square in Circle
H 23.63 in W 9.85 in D 5.32 in
Travertine stone Globe table lamps, brass light switch
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Raw marble Globe table lamps with brass retro rotary switch on the lamp. - A variety of other
Category

2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Granite, Marble, Brass

Mid Century Modern Space Age Atomic Lucite Spaghetti Globe Table Lamp - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Space Age Atomic Lucite Spaghetti Globe Table Lamp - Pair Super cool pair of
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Art Glass Globe Table Lamp Mounted on Bronze Dolphin Base, Art Deco Era
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful colorful art glass globe table lamp mounted on cast metal dolphin base, 20th century
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Modernist Orange Plastic Globe Table Lamp Andrea Modica for Lumess Switzerland
By Andrea Modica
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern orange plastic globe table lamp by Andrea Modica for Lumess Switzerland features inside a
Category

Early 2000s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Unique Studio Circuit Board Globe Table Lamp, Signed, USA, 1990's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Unique Studio Circuit Board Globe Table Lamp, Signed, USA, 1990's. Artist made, one-of-a-kind
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Murano Glass Globe Table Lamps 'circa 1970s'
Located in London, GB
Pair of blown Murano clear glass globe table lamps (circa 1970s) in the style of Paulo Venini
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Globe Table Lamps by Research.Lighting, Black, Marble Base, Dimmable
By Research.Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Globe Table Lamps in black manufactured by Research.Lighting. Materials
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair of wood and crackle effect glass globe table lamps. Yugoslavia circa 1970.
Located in Malibu, CA
Pair of wood and crackle effect glass globe table lamps. Yugoslavia circa 1970. The lamps take
Category

Vintage 1970s Serbian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Space Age Illuminated Globe Table Lamp with Acrylic Stand, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Space Age Illuminated Globe Table Lamp with Acrylic Stand, 1960s, in Very Good
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Mobach Dark Purple Ceramic Globe Table Lamp with Cut-Out Design and New Shade
By Mobach
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Mobach dark purple ceramic globe table lamp with cut out design, original socket and newer
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Murano Globe Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Brussel, BE
Italian table lamp made of a Murano glass globe with a swirl effect, from the 1970’s. - Lampe de
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Globe Table Lamp, 1970s
Murano Globe Table Lamp, 1970s
H 11.82 in Dm 13.78 in
Bronze Alabaster Globe Table Lamp
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milan, IT
The Alabaster Globe is a table lamp composed of two half-spheres in alabaster held together by a
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Bronze Alabaster Globe Table Lamp
H 14.18 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Vintage George F Cram French Country Provincial Small Globe Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage George F Cram French Country Provincial Small Globe Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Jacobean Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Set of 2 Brass Globe Table Lamps by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 brass globe table lamps by Square in Circle Dimensions: H 60 x W 25 x W 13.5 Materials
Category

2010s British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Brass And Alabaster Offset Globe Table Lamp by MATLIGHT Milano
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass And Alabaster Offset Globe Table Lamp by MATLIGHT Milano Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 36 cm
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Genet & Michon 'France' Art Deco Glass Globe Table Lamp, circa 1920s
By Genet & Michon
Located in San Francisco, CA
Genet & Michon (France) Art Deco glass globe table lamp, circa 1920s Pressed glass globe on a
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Satin Brass Alabaster Globe Table Lamp
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milan, IT
The Alabaster Globe is a table lamp composed of two half-spheres in alabaster held together by a
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Satin Brass Alabaster Globe Table Lamp
Satin Brass Alabaster Globe Table Lamp
H 17.33 in W 9.06 in D 6.3 in
Vintage Boho Wooden Globe Table Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
globe shape. Warm rich colors. Perfect as a little desk lamp or a charming side table light. Acquired
Category

Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

1970s Space Age Globe Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very cool mid-century modern lamp with a black base and removable frosted glass globe to cover
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Globe Table Lamp for Stilnovo, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural table lamp with three candle like sockets surrounding a center stem that protrudes
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Globe Table Lamp by Edoardo Colzani
By Laura Meroni
Located in Milan, IT
This smaller version of Colzani's striking Globe design features an original metal-crafting
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Copper

Globe Table Lamp by Edoardo Colzani
Globe Table Lamp by Edoardo Colzani
H 23.63 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Antique Empire Painted Globe Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique Empire style brass lamp with a hand painted glass globe. A slender central column topped
Category

Early 20th Century Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1980s Glass Globe Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Cleaned polished and rewired - Good original condition - 1x , E12-E14 bulb - US wiring compatible
Category

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

Materials

Glass

1980s Glass Globe Table Lamp , Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Cleaned polished and rewired - Good original condition - 1x , E12-E14 bulb - US wiring compatible
Category

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

Materials

Glass

Brazilian azul baia stone Globe table lamps, colored blue black stones, brass
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
MRaw marble Globe table lamps with brass retro rotary switch on the lamp. - A variety of other
Category

2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Granite, Marble, Brass

Vintage Large Rattan Caged Globe Table Lamp
By Louis Sognot
Located in Amityville, NY
Large vintage table lamp made from rattan. On the bottom, a chunky column made of stacked rattan
Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Ceramic Cushions Globe Table Lamp 1970s Italy
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this very unusual Table lamp. White in the shape of a cushion Ceramic base, comes with
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Cushions Globe Table Lamp 1970s Italy
Ceramic Cushions Globe Table Lamp 1970s Italy
H 14.57 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Globe Table Lamps
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern chrome globes arranged in spiral clusters table lamps.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

1980s Glass Globe Table Lamp , 3items available
Located in Praha, CZ
- Cleaned polished and rewired - Good original condition with minor signs of use - 1x , E26-E27bulb - US wiring compatible
Category

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

Materials

Glass

Brass and Milk Glass Three Globe Table Lamp
Located in Toronto, ON
Gorgeous three globe brass table lamp. The frame of this table lamp is finished in brass which
Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Small Art Deco Marbled Globe Table Lamp, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Small Art Deco lamp with mouth blown amber, honey and brown colored marbled glass globe top on
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Vintage Red and White Modernist Globe Table Lamp
By Herda
Located in Amityville, NY
This is a single vintage 1970s table lamp with a modernist style with a white glass globe and a red
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Italian Style Brass Globe Table Lamp
Located in Basildon, London
Inspired by mid century Italian design, this table lamp features a striking globe shade in clear
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Blue Art Glass White Globe Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elegant midcentury table lamp sourced from the historic Danish luxury hotel D'Angleterre in
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage White Modernist Globe Table Lamps
By Herda
Located in Amityville, NY
Pair of round vintage 1970s modernist style vintage table lamps. Perfect all white look. The top
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Huge Handblown Glass Globe Table Lamp by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
Very nice and huge handblown glass globe and gilt metal table lamp by German high end manufacturer
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large opaline globe table lamp by Candas Design
Located in REDA, 22
Large (50cm) table lamp in Italian opaline matte glass on the solid brass base (bronze patina). Can
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Aldo vd Nieuwelaar globe table lamp Domani Netherlands 1967
By Aldo van den Nieuwelaar
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
the Netherlands in 1967. This table lamp is part of the 'Globe' series and shows the minimal and well
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian art deco globe table lamp, Stjärnmetall, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful Art Deco table lamp, crafted from metal with a globe-shaped base, a porcelain lamp
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Space Age Tripod Globe Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age table lamp. An impressive design that convinces with its ease and transparency. The
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Swiss Vintage Globe Table Lamp by Temde Leuchten, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Renens, CH
A Swiss-made 1960s table lamp by Temde Leuchten, Switzerland. This desk or table lamp consists of
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Scandinavian Large Teak Wood Globe Table Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
This globe form teak lamp is comprised of wood slices formed by Scandinavian craftsmen to create
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

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Globe Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of globe table lamps available for sale. Each of these unique globe table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and brass. Find 371 antique and vintage globe table lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 39 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Globe table lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of globe table lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern globe table lamps are of considerable interest. Not every interior allows for large globe table lamps, so small globe table lamps measuring 1 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made globe table lamps over the years, but those made by Doria Leuchten Germany, Laurel Lamp Company and Lightolier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Globe Table Lamps?

Prices for globe table lamps start at $125 and top out at $38,850 with the average selling for $1,679.

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 Globe Table Lamps
  • 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 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 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
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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
    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 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


    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 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 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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This Paavo Tynell Chandelier Is a Radiant Bouquet

The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.

Ettore Sottsass Captures a Shooting Star in This Rare 1970s Floor Lamp

Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.

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.