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18th Century English Carved Pine Lion Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
thin molding provides a stable base for the lamp. Our 18th century pine lion table lamp would be a
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Antique 18th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Pine

Rare Italian Ceramic Lion Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare 1970s ceramic lion table lamp by renowned Italian ceramicist Aldo Londi for Bitossi. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century Carved Oak Lion Table Lamps
Located in Lincoln, GB
glass flame shade. This 19th century pair of table lamps each features a lion sitting proudly on a grey
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Antique Late 19th Century British Table Lamps

Materials

Slate

19th Century Carved Oak Lion Table Lamps
19th Century Carved Oak Lion Table Lamps
H 30.71 in W 6.3 in D 11.03 in
Pair of 1890s Terracotta Lion Table Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of custom made terracotta lion lamps made from architectural pieces off of a London building
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Antique 1890s Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

1910 Antique Spelter Bronze Effect Prowling Lion Table Lamp Inc Original Shade
Located in London, GB
1910s Bronze effect spelter table lamp of lion prowling past a a tree. The original shade is
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Spelter

Pair of Wooden Carved Sitting Lion Table Lamps, circa 1880 with Empire Shades
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of large Belgian carved wood lions from the 1880s made into table lamps with their shade
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lamp table set 4 four bronzed recumbent lion original tortoishell shade 14" high
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
RARE, SET OF 4, VINTAGE, BRONZED, RECUMBENT LION, TABLE LAMPS WITH ORIGINAL TORTOISHELL EFFECT
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Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Single Rembrandt Brass Lion Motif Table Lamp
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Single solid brass lion head and paw motif table lamp. Has 3-way push button on/off switch, made by
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Vintage 1980s North American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lions Hand Painted Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative vintage table lamp made of ceramic, hand painted with colorful two lions motif laying in
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Handsome Black & Gold Lion Motif Table Lamp
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive large black and gold table lamp having reclining lion sculpture on stepped base and
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1990s American Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Handsome Black & Gold Lion Motif Table Lamp
Handsome Black & Gold Lion Motif Table Lamp
H 26 in W 18.25 in D 13.25 in
1990s Metal Table Lamp Decorated with Lions
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s metal table lamp Decorated with Lions. It has a rich decoration with ornaments and engraved
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Late 20th Century Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1990s Metal Table Lamp Decorated with Lions
1990s Metal Table Lamp Decorated with Lions
H 29.53 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Single Griffin Lion Motif Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Single porcelain oval shape table lamp with Griffin Lion motif. The porcelain coloring consists
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Vintage 1970s European Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Bronze Empire Lion Paw Alabaster Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of large French Empire style bronze table lamps with alabaster columns resting on lion paw
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Vintage 1950s European Classical Greek Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

1950's French Neoclassical style "Winged Lion Holding Lamp" Table Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Neoclassical style "Winged Lion" Patinate & Gilt Metal Table Lamp. Shade is included.
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

ART DECO table lamp seal sea lion sculpture lamp marble, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco sculpture table lamp - 1930s. This beautiful, original table lamp impresses with its
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Table lamp, Svenska Metallverken, decor of lions, Swedish Grace
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare table lamp by Svenska Metallverken, handmade by swedish metal craftsmen. Decor of lions in
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Pewter

Neoclassical Hand Painted Tole Table Lamp With Lion Heads
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful vintage Neoclassical style brown tole lamp with hand-painted foliate swag and fruit
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Italian Lamps Yellow Neoclassical Lion Traditional Table Lamps a pair
By Chapman Manufacturing Company, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Italian school XX ct.
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
lion masks and on the front and back trophees. The lamps are US compatible, an adapter for plug is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Vintage Brass Lion Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Incredible table lamp featuring a heraldic lion balancing two vine-like lamp arms in its teeth and
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20th Century French Other Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Vintage Brass Lion Lamp
French Vintage Brass Lion Lamp
H 26.25 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Marcel Bouraine Sea Lion Lamp
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Antwerp, BE
These elegant Art Deco Table lamp sculpture from Marcel-André Bouraine (1886-1948), depicts a sea
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Marcel Bouraine Sea Lion Lamp
Marcel Bouraine Sea Lion Lamp
H 21.26 in W 11.42 in D 7.88 in
Etched Nickel Over Brass Lion's Head Vessel Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
lions head rosette. Carved mahogany wood base. Sold sans shade.
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

German Pottery Table Lamp by 1814 Hutschenreuther Le Lion, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
German pottery table lamp by 1814 Hutschenreuther Le Lion, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Neoclassical Chapman Winged Lion Lamp
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in west palm beach, FL
This vintage Neoclassical Chapman Winged Lion Lamp embodies elegance and grandeur, featuring a
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Large German Pottery Table Lamp by Hutschenreuther Le Lion – 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare German Pottery Table Lamp by Hutschenreuther Le Lion – 1960s This striking ceramic table lamp
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20th Century French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric, Rope

1940s Pewter and Bronze Lion Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Pewter and bronze lion lamp. The lamp is of a roaring lion by a tree. The tree and lion is pewter
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Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Pewter

1940s Pewter and Bronze Lion Lamp
1940s Pewter and Bronze Lion Lamp
H 23 in W 10.5 in D 4.5 in
Vintage French Napoleonic Table Lamps Tripod Base Lion Paws Empire Lamps a Pair
By Gilbert Poillerat, Chapman Manufacturing Company, Stiffel, Frederick Cooper, Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Vintage French Empire Table Lamps Style: Vintage Antique, Empire, Napoleonic, Traditional, Classic
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Vintage 1970s French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Stiffel Hollywood Regency Style Brass & Ebony with Lion Head Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Plainview, NY
A midcentury Hollywood Regency style tall table lamp made by Stiffel Co. This classic lamp features
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique French Celadon Green Bulbous Porcelain Table Lamp w/ Bronze Lion Ormolu
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Chinese Celadon Green Bulbous Porcelain Table Lamp with Bronze Lion
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Geometric Sculptural "Skyscraper" Prism Table Lamp in Translucent Lucite, 1970's
By Lion in Frost, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a stylish "Skyscraper" table lamp constructed from solid transparent lucite. Featuring
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

French Porcelain and Brass Table Lamp with Gold Lion Horse Design, Small
By Luc Lanel
Located in New York, NY
A small French porcelain table lamp with brass base, in the Empire style, circa early-20th century
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Early 20th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Gold, Brass

'Lavender Lion's Paw' Table Lamp in Nickel with Natural Scallop Shell Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Venus favors the bold.” —Ovid Introducing the Lavender Lion’s Paw Lamp, the first release from
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Nickel

Vintage Brass Cannonball Lion Head Ring Knocker Trophy Urn Table Lamp 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage brass cannonball trophy lamp featuring round urn shaped body with lion head ring knockers
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Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Table Lamps with Hand Carved Temple Lions Mounted in Nickel
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of antique hand carved temple Lion sculptures that were mounted in Nickel as table
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Vintage 1960s Central Asian Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

1950s Gilt Decoupage Italian Lion Crest Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s gilt decoupage Italian lion crest lamp. Wood base, needs rewiring.
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Maitland Smith Penshell Obelisk Brass Lion Head Accent Table Lamps - a Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Stunning pair of table lamps by Maitland-Smith. Body of the obelisk featuring a penshell veneer
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brown 20th century design lions ceramic table lamp by Jean Austruy 29 cm
By Jean Austruy 1
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean Austruy Large brown ceramic table lamp Lions ceramic decoration realised circa 1950 Signed
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Carved Wood Lion Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of exotic elegance to your space with these stunning hand-carved wood lion lamps
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Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Late Art Deco Silver Plated Lion Base Table Lamp with Art Glass Shade
Located in Nantucket, MA
From the late Art Deco period, a table lamp with a silver-plated base depicting a stalking lion
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Boho Cerused Wood Winged Lion’s Head Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
A striking vintage Boho table lamp. A gorgeous cerused finish on wood with a coordinating black
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Late 20th Century North American Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Lion Relief Bronze Table Lamps by Stig Blomberg, Set of 2
By Stig Blomberg
Located in Grythyttan, SE
These two Scandinavian modern "Lampan 750" table lamps in bronze by the sculptural artist Stig
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

A pair of carved lions paw lamp bases
Located in Grange-Over-Sands, GB
A wonderful pair of lamp bases made from carved and painted oak hairy lions paws. Likely 18thC
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Antique 18th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Hardwood

A pair of carved lions paw lamp bases
A pair of carved lions paw lamp bases
H 1.78 in W 0.87 in D 0.6 in
Pair French Regency 1940's Signed Lalique Art Glass Table Lamps w/ Lion Masks
By Lalique
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1940's French Hollywood Regency Signed Lalique Art Glass Lions Masks Table Lamps. Petite in
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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Danish Art and craft table lamp in patinated bronze with lions feet Denmark 1900
Located in København K, 84
This Danish Art and Craft table lamp from the 1920s is a striking example of the period’s
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Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Lion's Paw Table Lamp in Chrome & Terra Cotta w/ Scallop Shell Shade [In Stock]
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Venus favors the bold.” —Ovid The Lion’s Paw Table Lamp in chrome is the 10th release from the
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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Cast Brass Lion Motif Table Lamps W/ Scalloped Silk Shades, Acorn Finial
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of cast brass lion sculptures now as lamps/ The lions, resting on a painted wood stepped
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

'Lion's Paw' Table Lamp in Brass and Terra Cotta with Real Scallop Shell Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Venus favors the bold.” —Ovid Introducing the Lion’s Paw Lamp, the first release from the Venus
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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

Pair of Italian Carved Stone Lion Lamps with Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian carved lamps depicting lions. The antique carved lions have been mounted into lamps
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Mid-20th Century Classical Roman Table Lamps

Materials

Resin, Wood, Parchment Paper

Brown and Gold Neoclassical Tole Lamp With Brass Lion Heads
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful vintage Neoclassical style brown tole lamp with gold painted foliate accents. There are
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bronze Lamp with Curled Leaf Gilded Base and Standing Lion
Located in Delft, NL
A bronze lamp with curled leaf gilded base and standing lion Dutch early 20th century bronze
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Early 20th Century Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 1950s Yellow Tole Urn Lamps With Lion Mask Handles
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Pair of urn-form tole lamps in a bold mustard yellow, decorated with fine black floral detailing
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hand Carved Nanmu Wood Foo Lion Lamp with Dual Bulb Inlet
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming vintage Asian hand carved foo lion figure lamp. Made with Nanmu wood, a super durable
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

French Napoleon III Brass Oil Lamp Decorated with Lions and Chains
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Napoleon III brass oil lamp decorated with lions and chains A beautiful 19th century lamp
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Antique Mid-19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Neoclassic Maitland-Smith Porcelain Lamp Serpentine Lion Heads
By Maitland Smith
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Neoclassic Maitland-Smith porcelain lamp with serpentine style lion head details
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Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Bathtub Lions Claw Foot Changed into a Lamp, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique bathtub lions claw foot changed into a lamp, 19th century.  
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Bathtub Lions Claw Foot Changed into a Lamp, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique bathtub lions claw foot changed into a lamp, 19th century.  
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Big Pair of Neoclassical Tripod Bronze Lamps with Lions Paw, France 1925
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice pair of bronze lamps with a dark patina. Tripod base with lions paw. One light each. In the
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Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Spanish Arab Islamic Style Brass Oil Lamp with Alhambra Lions
Located in Madrid, ES
A highly decorative (and functional) Spanish standing brass oil lamp, in Andalusian Arab or Islamic
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Islamic Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Neoclassic Brass Lion Low Desk Lamp w/Rectangular Black Shade
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage neoclassic brass lion desk lamp with rectangular black cardboard shade with gold
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Classically-Inspired Italian 1960's Urn-Form Lamps with Lion Mask Motifs
Located in San Francisco, CA
leaf perimeter band flanked by lions masks; all raised on a fluted splayed support resting on an
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Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian Hand Painted Ceramic Oil Lamps with Chain Swags & Lion Masks, C.1850
Located in Chatham, ON
Fine pair of Victorian hand painted and gilded ceramic oil lamps - each featuring upper and lower
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

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Lion Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of lion table lamps available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and wood, all lion table lamps available were constructed with great care. Lion table lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Neoclassical lion table lamps are consistently popular styles. Some lion table lamps are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller lion table lamps, measuring 5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many lion table lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but Bitossi, Aldo Londi and Maitland Smith produced popular lion table lamps that are worth a look.

How Much are Lion Table Lamps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,950, while they’re typically $245 on the low end and $18,900 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 Lion 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2024


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

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

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 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 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 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
    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.”

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  • 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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