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Pair of Ceramic Oriental Table Lamps, Decoration, Bronze, 19th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Ceramic Oriental Table Lamps, Decoration, Bronze, 19th C. A fine pair of porcelain vase
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Teak

Pair of Large Antique Bronze Oriental Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
An outstanding pair of large antique bronze oriental table lamps. They were most likely made in
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Ginger Jar Green Flower Painted Oriental Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Ginger Jar Green Flower Painted Oriental Table Lamp with Wooden Base
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Pair of Oriental Table Lamps – Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Oriental Table Lamps – Circa 1960 Illuminate your space with the elegance and charm of
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1960s Marbro Oriental Table Lamp Floral Porcelain
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s vintage Marbro lamp Co oriental white & yellow ceramic porcelain table lamp on wood base
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood, Porcelain

Large Bronze Enamel Decorated Oriental Table Lamp
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Asian enamel decorated bronze table lamp.
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20th Century Asian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Large Vintage Asian lamp - Bronze Drum with Dragon & Symbols
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large vintage Asian / Oriental table lamp of a bronze drum with symbols, signs of gilt , with two
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Oriental Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very impressive large antique oriental ceramic table lamp. We can’t work out if it’s
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Modernist Oriental Pewter Sculpture Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful lamp. The large figure seems carved out of a block of pewter. On a stepped wood base.
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Pewter

Pair of Large Oriental Style Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1960s French patinated and lacquered bronze table lamps with Asian motif
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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Oriental Flower Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Graceful pair of porcelain Oriental lamps hand-painted with garden scenes in rich orange and green
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Table Lamps

Oriental Flower Lamps
Oriental Flower Lamps
H 20 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Pair Mid-Century Oriental Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage mid-century table lamps crafted from large Chinese oriental style ceramic vessels
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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Carved Wood Table Lamps Style Oriental
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Pair of Carved Wood Table Lamps Style Oriental
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Vintage 1980s Argentine Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Carved Wood Table Lamps Style Oriental
Pair of Carved Wood Table Lamps Style Oriental
H 16.93 in W 16.93 in D 8.67 in
Elegant Oriental Style Black and Brass Table Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Elegant Oriental Style Black and Brass Table Lamp This is an elegant piece, with its large 6 sided
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Mid-20th Century Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Small Oriental Filigree Brass Table Lamp, circa 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming oriental six-sided table lamp with intricate filigree work on brass.
Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Vintage Asian Oriental Chinese Turquoise Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Asian oriental Chinese glazed crackled ceramic lamp in turquoise color with raised relief
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Oriental hand painted leather table lamp, Pakistan 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
hand made and handpainted multicolored table lamp. The base is made from camel leather and
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Mid-20th Century Pakistani Bohemian Table Lamps

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Hardwood

Pair of hand painted oriental crackleware floral table lamps
Located in Reepham, GB
Pair of hand painted oriental floral table lamps in rich red and pink tones. The cream crackle
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Antique Late 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Mid century ceramic table lamp with Oriental images.
Located in Herentals, BE
The lamp base has an attractive Oriental-inspired drawing of Japanese cherry tree and a lovely
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Silk

Large Oriental bronze Pagoda table lamp with Shade 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Table lamp .Bronze Pagoda shaped base .comes with a beathiful Linen Light Green Shade
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Vintage 1960s West Asian Chinese Chippendale Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chinoiserie Oriental Blue & White Brass & Porcelain Egg Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Oriental Blue & White Brass & Porcelain "Egg" Table Lamp. Circa Late 20th
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Oriental Terracotta Ginger Jar Elephant Handles Table Lamp Hollywood Regency
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Miami, FL
Asian Oriental inspired Hollywood Regency White Glazed Terracotta Ginger Jar Table Lamp with
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Oriental Black Gilt Painted Lamp
Located in Water Mill, NY
Oriental hand-painted gilt porcalain vase made into lamp on a oriental bronze base.
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20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Decorative Table Lamp, Oriental, Bronze, Ornamental Light, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative table lamp. An oriental, bronze ornamental light, dating to the late
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Late 20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chinoiserie Bulbous Porcelain Vase Oriental Figural Painted Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Bulbous Porcelain Vase Table Lamp With Hand Painted Scenes On Wooden Base in
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Table Lamps Vintage Orange Oriental Brass Ceramic Chinoiserie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage ceramic table lamps. Wonderful shade of orange, fantastic shape! Brass Asian
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of White Italian Ceramic Table Lamps by Zaccagnini / Oriental Chinoiserie
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of White Italian Ceramic Table Lamps by Zaccagnini In the Oriental Chinoiserie Style
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Oriental Japanese Figural Samurai Brown Ceramic Jug Form Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Oriental Japanese Figural Samurai Brown Ceramic Jug Form Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Oriental Hand-painted Wooden Table Lamp with Floral Decoration, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
This elegant pair of Oriental hand-painted wooden table lamps features a fine floral design hand
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Vintage 1970s American Anglo-Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Fine Blanc De Chine Oriental Lamp
Located in London, GB
A fine French blanc de chine porcelain table lamp in the oriental manner. Depicting a Chinese lady
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Vintage 1950s French Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, Hand-Painted Flowers, Oriental Base
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Italian Glazed Table Lamp With Hand-Painted Flowers, Asian Wood Base Offered for sale is
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Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Pair Antique Meiji Japanese Oriental Cloisonne Enamel Vase Table Lamps Black
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A large and exquisite pair of matching Japanese Cloisonné table lamps on ebonised bases, profusely
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Vintage 1910s Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Vintage Yellow Midcentury Oriental Ceramic Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage midcentury oriental ceramic lamp. These are already factory drilled to receive lamp
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Green Midcentury Oriental Ceramic Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage midcentury oriental ceramic lamp. These are already factory drilled to receive lamp
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Chinoiseries Oriental Vases on Modern Plexiglas Table lamps Antiques LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair Chinoiseries Oriental Vases on Modern Plexiglas Table lamps Antiques LA CA. Pair of beautiful
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Plexiglass, Paint

Highly Decorative & Richly Carved Oriental Giltwood Table Lamp, China Circa 1950
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The intricately carved and richly gilded column depicting scholars, attendants and figures on horseback, fitted with an old parchment shade. Dimensions, 20” high (to socket) overall ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Lacquer, Giltwood, Parchment Paper

Pair of Oriental Style Decoupage Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of deep burgundy red and gold decoupage lamps with gilded bases.
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20th Century Table Lamps

Pair of Brass Oriental Style Table Lamps Mid-Century 1960s Vintage Hollywood
Located in London, GB
Pair of oriental style table lamps in bass embossed and patinated body and black metal base. The
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Ebonised Side Lamp, Oriental, Japanned, Table Light, Art Deco, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage ebonised side lamp. An Oriental, Japanned desk or table light, dating to the Art
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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Oriental Folk Art Carved Teak Dragon Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oriental Folk Art Carved Teak Dragon Lamp This is superb piece of hand carving, the base of the
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

Pair of Design table lamps, gem stone oriental style, brass, Mid-Century, Italy
Located in Wien, AT
Fantastic pair of table lamps, in oriental style, made in Italy, mid century originals. The lamps
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Chinoiserie Oriental Porcelain Designer Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Intricate Chinoiserie Porcelain Designer Lamps Manner of Ugo Zaccaganini 28
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Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Oriental Style Enamel Lamps, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of French, oriental style cloisonné enamel vases / lamps, each having wonderful
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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Vintage Oriental Quan Yin Table Lamp with Silver Finish in manner of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisitely carved Quan Yin table lamp dating to the 1930s-1940s. Very fine in detail. Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Large Famille Rose Dragon Vase Lamp, Classic Oriental Chintz
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Famille Rose Dragon Vase Lamp, Classic Oriental Chintz A Lovely Vintage piece dates back to
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Vintage 1960s Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Lámpara oriental
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Lámpara oriental Circa 1.960, realizada en cerámica esmaltada policromada, con incrustaciones
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Lámpara oriental
Lámpara oriental
H 19.69 in Dm 7.88 in
A Large Oriental Lacquer Cube Sideboard Lamp The lamp is made in Wood and Brass
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Large Oriental Lacquer Cube Sideboard Lamp The lamp is made in Wood and Brass, it is lacquered
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Vintage 1960s Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Lacquer

Dramatic Oriental Style Flambé Glazed Vase Mounted as Lamp, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic oriental style flambe glazed vase mounted as lamp, circa 1880 Measures: height to top
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Antique 1880s Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Lacquered Wood Lamp Base with Oriental Motif, France 1960-1970
By Maison Le Dauphin
Located in Herentals, BE
Mid century lamp base with oriental motif. The base is made of brown lacquered wood and have on 4
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Vintage 1970s French Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Oriental Porcelain Celadon Glazed Painted Vase Mounted as a Lamp 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An oriental porcelain Celadon-Glazed painted Vase mounted as a lamp 20th century. Of meiping
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Celadon

Oriental Porcelain Famille Vert Cylinder Vase Mounted as a Lamp, 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An oriental porcelain Famille vert cylindrical Vase mounted as a lamp 20th century. Decorated
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of Oriental Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamps A Lovely Vintage pair dates bac
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Oriental Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamps A Lovely Vintage pair dates back to the 20th
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Vintage 1960s Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of Oriental Porcelain Vase Lamps A Lovely Vintage pair dates back to t
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Oriental Porcelain Vase Lamps A Lovely Vintage pair dates back to the 20th Century
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Vintage 1920s Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Brass Hexagon Shape Table Lamps
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice Oriental style brass table lamps.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Japanese Urn Ceramic Table Lamp, Yellow with White Flowers Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Elegant Japanese Oriental style ceramic table lamp features abstract hand-painted decor of stylized
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Mid-20th Century Asian Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood

Set of Two Decorative Art Nouveau Bronze Cobra Table Lamps 1910s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two rare and highly decorative Art Nouveau bronze cobra table lamps. With oriental ornaments
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Set of Two Decorative Art Nouveau Bronze Cobra Table Lamps 1910s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two rare and highly decorative Art Nouveau bronze cobra table lamps. With oriental ornaments
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Vintage 1910s Syrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Early 20th-Century Japanese Table Lamps, Floral Motifs, Orange and Blue
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
, antique Japanese table lamps, vibrant oriental lamps, collectible Japanese lighting, Asian floral motif
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Early 20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Assembled Pair of Brutalist Table Lamp by Damon Giffard for Hansen Lighting Co.
By Hansen Lighting Co., Damon Giffard
Located in New York, NY
Two Brutalist, Oriental school table lamps, designed by Damon Giffard for the Hansen Lighting
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Foo Dog Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Brass Lamp, James Mont Style
By James Mont
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Monumental and sculptural oriental style tall table lamp from the Hollywood Regency period
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Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Oriental Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of oriental table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and wood, all oriental table lamps available were constructed with great care. Oriental table lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Nouveau oriental table lamps are consistently popular styles. If space is limited, there are small oriental table lamps measuring 3.75 inches across. There have been many well-made oriental table lamps over the years, but those made by Asian Style, James Mont and Samson & Cie are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Oriental Table Lamps?

Oriental table lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,113, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $24,068.

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 Oriental 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 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 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 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 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 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.”

    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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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.