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Opaque Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Opaque table lamp in the style of Lisa Johansson-Pape. Probably Scandinavian and dating from the
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

Opaque Table Lamp, 1960s
Opaque Table Lamp, 1960s
H 16.15 in Dm 7.88 in
Pair of 1970s Opaque Frosted Glass Table Lamps by Laurel Lamp Co. Mid Century
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elevate your space with this exquisite pair of 1970s Opaque Frosted Glass table lamps by Laurel
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Scandinavian Opaque Glass Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian Modern opaque glass table lamps, Sweden. Sculptural form lamps that emit a lovely and
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Scandinavian Opaque Glass Table Lamps
Scandinavian Opaque Glass Table Lamps
H 15.25 in W 9.25 in D 9.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Opaque Maroon Matelée Table Lamp
By Travail Francais
Located in Miami, FL
An Elegant table lamp with a Martelée (Hammered) Ceramic base in Opaque Maroon on the Style of Jean
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century vintage Italian Murano opaque blue glass table lamp
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century vintage Italian Murano opaque blue glass table lamp. This lamp features a mid
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Metal and Opaque Glass Mid-Century Table Lamps (15 available)
Located in London, GB
A rare run of up to 15 table lamps. Simple balanced design. Ideal for home or hospitality
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian White Opaque Overlaid Glass Table Lamp 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique Victorian white opaque overlaid glass table lamp, circa 1860 in date
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Antique 1860s Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Toshiyuki Kita Table Lamp 'Denq' Opaque Blown Glass by Oluce
By Oluce, Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp 'Denq' designed by Toshiyuki Kita in 2011. Table lamp giving diffused light in opaline
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Table Glass Handmade Lamp “Navazi”, Modern Blown Lighting with Opaque glass
Located in Vilnius, LT
, Pendant, Table lamp Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light source: G9, 110
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Midcentury Opaque White Glass Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s blown glass and wood base table lamps. Newly rewired with brass sockets. Original adjustable
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Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Mid Century Modern Table Lamp with Opaque Glass Shade attributed to Arteluce
By Arteluce
Located in London, GB
Brass table lamp with ribbed opaque glass shade attributed to Arteluce.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

21st Century Oviraptor White Marble Table Lamp with Brass and Opaque Glass
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
a table lamp. The white opaque glass and marble shell diffuse a pleasant, warm light. The marble
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Antique Vintage French Adjustable Bronze Opaque Desk Table Swan Neck Lamp Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful decorative cast faded gilt brass table lamp with opaque glass shade, France circa
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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Table Lamp with Three Embossed Graces on the Opaque Glass, Vintage
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful brass table lamp with three embossed graces on the opaque art glass. Vintage. The
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20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Claudio Salocchi Zea Italian Opaque Glass Table or Floor Lamp for Lumenform
By Claudio Salocchi
Located in Chicago, IL
Claudio Salocchi Zea Italian Opaque Glass Table or Floor Lamp for Lumenform Italian two unit milky
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

A Pair Of Large Brass And Opaque Glass Tiffany Style Table Lamps
By Poliarte
Located in London, GB
A Pair of large white glass and brass table lamps with mirrored bases, attributed to Poliarte
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Late 20th Century European Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Opaque Murano Glass Table Lamps with Polished Brass Frames & Silk Shades
By Venini
Located in LA, CA
Delightful lamps with handblown opaque 'eggplant' glass globes in two sizes, solid polished brass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tubular Lamp by Murano Mazzega, Opaque Glass, Italy, 1960
By Mazzega
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful, large and rare tubular lamp designated and produced by murano mazzega in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Stemlite Opaque White Glass Ball Shade Table Lamp by Bill Curry for Design Line
By Design Line, Bill Curry
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Stemlite opaque white glass ball shade table lamp by Bill Curry for Design Line. Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Laurel Mushroom Table Lamp in Frosted White Glass
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Mid century modern Laurel Mushroom table lamp. Blown opaque white glass forms a unique sculptural
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Elegant Hand Blown Opaque White Murano Glass Lamps, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of opaque white Murano glass lamps. The base materials were made with quartz pebbles from
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Dazzling Restored Pair of Cream Opaque Blown Glass Lamps, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps have been professionally restored and are shipped as professionally
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vetri Murano, a Rare Italian Mid-Century White Opaque Glass Mushroom Lamp
By Murano 5
Located in London, GB
Vetri Murano. A rare Italian midcentury white opaque glass mushroom lamp. Marked 'vetro eseguito
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Glass

Dazzling Pair of Opaque and Clear Blown Glass Lamps with Custom Orb Finials
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of large-scale blown glass lamps, circa 1970. Elegant cylinder form that
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Olimpia Brass and Glass Table Lamp
By Zaven
Located in Roma, IT
borosilicate opaque glass. An asimmetric table lamp, that rises up like a stairway and pushes up the light
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Olimpia Brass and Glass Table Lamp
H 17.72 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Pair of Pink Midcentury Murano Table Lamps
By Murano 5
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of midcentury Murano lamps. Hand blown semi-opaque pinkish-champagne glass table lamps on gilt
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Mario Ticco for Venini Cased Glass Murano Table Lamp
By Mario Ticcò
Located in Chicago, IL
Mario Ticco for Venini Murano table lamp. Cased opaque white single glass table lamp with a clear
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Floor lamp lighting table Restaurant minimalism Artist White Opaque Glass
Located in Vilnius, LT
Na Linii lighting by SVITANOK Category: Lighting Type: Pendant, Floor lamp Material: Steel rods
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Glass Table Lamp by Enrico Capuzzo for Vistosi, 1965
By Vistosi, Enrico Capuzzo
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An opaque hand blown 'Sebenica' table lamp with a separate blown glass diffuser set inside the top.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Robert Sonneman Desk or Table Lamp for George Kovacs, 1990
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Miami, FL
Dark bronzed metal base with wood accent and sandblasted opaque glass shade desk or table lamp by
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Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Large Glass Table Lamp by Giorgio de Ferrari
By Giorgio De Ferrari
Located in London, GB
Large opaque ‘Dalmation’ glass and metal table lamp by Giorgio de Ferrari. The glass is opaque and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso Cranberry Swirl "Egg" Table Lamp on Tripod Base
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso deep cranberry and opaque white swirl Murano Glass Table Lamp
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Olimpia Lamp by Secondome Edizioni
Located in Geneve, CH
borosilicate opaque glass. An asimmetric table lamp, that rises up like a stairway and pushes up the light
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Olimpia Lamp by Secondome Edizioni
Olimpia Lamp by Secondome Edizioni
H 17.72 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Phoebe White Grey Opaque Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions
Located in Geneve, CH
Phoebe White Grey Opaque Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions Unique Piece. Dimensions: Lampshade: Ø
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2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Jute, Ceramic

Phoebe White Grey Opaque Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions
Located in Geneve, CH
Phoebe White Grey Opaque Ceramic Table Lamp by Grès Éditions Unique Piece. Dimensions: Lampshade: Ø
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2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

Christopher Russell, Opaque Green Lamp, USA
By Christopher Russell
Located in New York, NY
In a career spanning over 30 years, New York City artist Christopher Russell has devoted himself to creating unique works of art, functional design, custom architectural elements, an...
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of French Opaque Glass Table Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 1920s glass French opaque table lamps.
Category

Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps

Opaque Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1970s
By Murano 5
Located in Berlin, DE
Opaque Murano glass table lamp, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

"Tear" Opaque White Ceramic, Table Lamp
By Giovanni Mengoni
Located in Perugia, IT
A table lamp reminiscent of Andy Warhol's provocative pop works in the "campbell soap" works
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2010s Italian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

"Anemone Vase ii", Opaque White Ceramic Table Lamp
By Giovanni Mengoni
Located in Perugia, IT
Bright table object in white glazed earthenware. Inspired by the marine anemones of the coral
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Scale Seguso Opaque Rasberry Glass Table Lamp
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in San Francisco, CA
Really pretty!
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp in Brown Brass with Opaque Glass, 1926-1928
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen 3/2 desk lamp with base in brown brass and shades in original opaque glass. Top of
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Vintage 1920s European Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vistosi Murano Glass Lamp in a Graceful Bowl Shape with Opaque and Amber Glass
By Vistosi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Murano Vistosi glass table lamp in a graceful bowl shape, featuring white opaque and amber blown
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

White Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
White opaque urn shaped glass table lamp with brass base and painted gold dancing figures. Custom
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Gino Vistosi Mushroom-Shaped Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mushroom-form table lamp in opaque white Murano glass. Illuminated by a single standard-base bulb
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Arts & Crafts Slag Glass and Iron Table Lamp
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Fulton, CA
Period Arts & Crafts opaque slag glass and iron table lamp, circa 1915. Beautiful patina to
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

American Modern Saucer Table Lamp with Marble Base, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Opaque glass saucer shade table lamp with marble base and brass centre stem. Newly rewired with a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Roberto Giulio Rida Rock Form Glass and Brass Table Lamp
By Roberto Giulio Rida
Located in London, GB
A Roberto Giulio Rida (born in 1943) 'Rock' form glass and brass table lamp with opaque glass shade
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Danish Globe Lamps
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage round Holmegaard handblown opaque white glass table lamps with light mauve/pink
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Danish Globe Lamps
Pair of Danish Globe Lamps
H 23.75 in Dm 13.25 in
Pair of Danish Globe Lamps
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage round Holmegaard handblown opaque white glass table lamps with light mauve or pink
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Danish Globe Lamps
Pair of Danish Globe Lamps
H 18 in Dm 10.25 in
'Dalmation' lamp by Giorgio De Ferrari
By Giorgio De Ferrari
Located in London, GB
A white opaque and brown glass floor / table lamp Approx 14" high
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Pair of „Palm“ Lamps by Rougier
By Roger Rougier
Located in New Haven, CT
This gorgeous pair of white opaque Lucite table lamps was created by former Canadian Furniture
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Vintage 1980s Canadian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Pair of „Palm“ Lamps by Rougier
Pair of „Palm“ Lamps by Rougier
H 28.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
Art Deco Glass Globe Opaque Table Lamp
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco table lamp. Spelter figure of a reclining female, set over a marble base with an opaque
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Glass Globe Opaque Table Lamp
Art Deco Glass Globe Opaque Table Lamp
H 12.21 in W 14.97 in D 4.14 in
1970s Peill & Putzler White Mushroom Striped Opaque Table Lamp
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, GB
A 1970s opaque white table lamp with swirled white stripes running within it which are particularly
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Opaline Glass

Mazzega Opaque Glass Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Two part blown glass Italian table lamp sculpture.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Italian Opaque Glass Table Lamp Jardinière
By Angelo Vittorio Mazzega
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian opaque glass and chrome table lamp and vase by Model Depositato. Unusual combination of a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Opaque Glass Vase as Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
White opaque glass vase newly wired as custom table lamp with linen shade.
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Vintage Opaque Glass Vase as Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Large white opaque glass vase newly wired as custom table lamp with linen shade.
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Linen

Murano Golden Opaque Glass Table Lamps, 1970s, Italy
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Stunning Murano opaque glass table lamps, 1970s, Italy. With a gold hue on both base and shade
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

Vistosi Blown Opaque and Clear Glass Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed Vistosi table lamp. Blown glass.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

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Opaque Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal opaque table lamp for your home. Frequently made of glass, metal and blown glass, every opaque table lamp was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an opaque table lamp, we have 44 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer opaque table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right opaque table lamp, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Lisa Johansson-Pape, Kelly Wearstler and Iittala each produced at least one beautiful opaque table lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Opaque Table Lamp?

Prices for an opaque table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $262 and can go as high as $12,265, while the average can fetch as much as $1,350.

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 Opaque Table Lamp
  • 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    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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