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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

Loevsky & Loevsky Iridescent Filigree Table Lamp Candelabra
By Loevsky & Loevsky 1
Located in Forney, TX
A breathtaking gilt bronze floral candelabra form four light crystal prism table lamp attributed to
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Quadriedri Table Lamp - Venini Style - trasparent and smoked prism
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Magnificent pair of table lamps, 24 trasparent and smoked quadriedri for each lamp. Elegant object
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Brass Figural Candelabra Lamps with Prisms
Located in Lambertville, NJ
to the prisms and 2 have been replaced. Come with the shades. Note minor staining to shades. Measures
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20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Prism and Diamond Form Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A fine carved prism and diamond form rock crystal quartz lamp with polish brass base, created by
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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Pair of Prism and Globe Form Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of fine carved prism and globe form rock crystal quartz lamps with polish brass base, created
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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Pair of Prism and Globe Form Dark Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A fine carved prism and globe form dark rock crystal quartz lamp with polish brass base, created by
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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

A hand-carved limestone lamp in the shape of a prism - France - 1970s.
By Albert Tormos
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A hand-carved limestone lamp in the shape of a prism, showcasing French craftsmanship from the
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Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Below Deck Light Prism Mounted to a Base
Located in Norwell, MA
Glass deck prism that has been repurposed as an accent light. The prism has been inverted and lit
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Vintage 1940s North American Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood

Louis XV Style Painted & Parcel Gilt 3 Light Garnitures with Cut Crystal Prisms
Located in Milford, NH
malachite green bases, four tiers of different shaped cut crystal glass prisms, as well as spire form glass
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20th Century European Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

A Sculptural POST-MODERN LUCITE TABLE LAMP by ALESSIO TASCA, FUSINA, Italy 1970
By Alessio Tasca
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional and sculptural table lamp in prism, Post-Modernist, Seventies, Kinetic, Pop, body in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

1970s Polished Chrome Three Fixture Table Lamp with Lucite Acrylic Prism Tips
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A 1970s chrome 3 fixture table lamp. This wonderful little space age style table lamp features a
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

French Boudoir Electric Amber Glass Shade and Brass Base Oil Lamps- Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
amber prism hanging crystals. These table lamps are a perfect addition to set the mood as they emanate a
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Hollywood Regency Style Cherub Angel Gilded Wood and Crystal Prism Table Lamp
Located in Frisco, TX
Beautiful wooden, crystal prism and gilded metal, large cherub figure table lamp. Can be used with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Prism Lamps
Located in Orange, CA
Pair of beaded prism table lamps. The green glass and crystals look beautiful and the beads make
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Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Hollywood Regency Prism Lamps
Hollywood Regency Prism Lamps
H 33 in W 12 in D 33 in
Antique Pair of French Hand Painted Gilt Porcelain and Crystal Prism Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique pair of French Continental style hand painted porcelain and crystal prism table lamps
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Brass

Murano "Prism" Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
+ A fanciful mixed materials lamp + Handblown central glass vessel complimented by metal and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Original Osler cut-crystal lamp with crystal prisms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Osler cut-crystal lamp with crystal prisms. Circa 1930. FOR MORE INFORMATION
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Vintage 1930s Table Lamps

Steuben Pulled Feather Shades on Antique Brass Lamp with Prisms
By Steuben Glass
Located in Cookeville, TN
raised foot. Eight faceted crystal prisms line the dish perimeter. Each lamp is crowned with a Steuben
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Tiffany Studios Prism Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An American Art Nouveau bronze and favrile "Prism" table lamp by, Tiffany Studios decorated with
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Brass Triangular Prism Table Lamp, Cosack Leuchten
By Cosack Leuchten, Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introduce a touch of elegance and grandeur to your space with the Brass Triangular Prism Table Lamp
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tiffany Studios New York "Prism" Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York "Prism" glass and bronze table lamp. The yellow-green prisms sit on a
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Prism Murano Glass Table Lamp, Made in Italy, Green Color
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Beautiful prism table lamp in green Murano glass Made in Italy, recent production Shade not
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Prism Shaped Lucite Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage American mid-century modern lucite lamp. Newly re-wired with all UL approved parts. Height
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Prism Shaped Lucite Table Lamp
Prism Shaped Lucite Table Lamp
H 29 in W 7 in D 7 in
1970s Prism Shaped Plexiglas Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The lamp base is a plexiglas prism. A gilded brass stem handles the off-white cotton shade. One
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Altuglas

1970s Prism Shaped Plexiglas Lamp
1970s Prism Shaped Plexiglas Lamp
H 29.93 in Dm 13.78 in
Beautiful Italian Fruit Style Table Lamp from Prism Arte, 1980s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful Italian table lamp. Prism Arte Manufactory. 1980s'. Italian style resin table lamp
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Smoke Grey Pair Prism Cut Glass Table Lamps, Romania, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Romanian pair prism cut glass lamps. Smoke grey color. Base 11" diameter and 22" tall
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21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Towering Lucite Prism Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of lucite prism lamps on a lucite base. The prisms are multi faceted and reflect and refract
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Highly Interesting Brass & Lucite Prism Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Very interesting Brass & Lucite prism lamp with 3 Position switch, 12 bulbs. Brass base
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Art Glass Pyramid Prism White Table or Floor Lamp
Located in Miami Beach, FL
pyramid has white veining that also resembles crackling. This lamp looks great on the floor or on a table
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Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage French Brass and Crystal Prism Candelabra Table Lamp, circa 1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage French candelabra table lamp offers brass frame with foliate and scroll arms and having
Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Hollywood Regency Italian Iridescent Prism Tiered Metal Table Lamps
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
metal table lamps. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 15" diameter x 42" height.  
Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Sinumbra Style Gilt Metal and Marble Base Table Lamp with Prisms
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sinumbra style table lamp offers etched frosted shade with hanging prisms surmounting
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Regency Italian Murano Glass & Crystal Prism Lamps
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of Murano glass lamps with crystal prism drops, and alabaster bases. Made in Italy.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Alabaster

Prism Cut Black Glass Pair of Lamps, Romania, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Romanian pair of prism cut glass lamps with new linen shades. The prism cut glass
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21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pale Blue Pair of Prism Cut Glass Lamps, China, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Chinese pair of prism cut pale blue glass lamps. The prism cut glass creates a
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Prism Cut Pale Blue Glass Lamps, China, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Chinese pair of prism cut pale blue glass lamps. The prism cut glass creates a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Antique Neoclassical Brass Sinumbra Lamp with Cut Glass Shade & Prisms, c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique electrified Neoclassical Sinumbra table lamp offers foliate cut glass shade over brass
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Gilt Brass & Bronze Double Argand Lamp with Crystal Prisms, 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Argand table lamp offers brass and bronze construction with urn form font over double
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Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Gio Ponti Style Prism Lights
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Amazing prism table lights with solid lucite and brass. Has insert to change color of illumination
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Gio Ponti Style Prism Lights
Gio Ponti Style Prism Lights
H 15.25 in Dm 5.5 in
Gio Ponti Style Prism Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gio Ponti style ucite prism with brass detail and marble base.
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Pair of Cranberry & Clear Glass Buffet Lamps with Prisms Circa 1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of buffet lamps offers cranberry and colorless glass construction with etched
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Antique Pair Brass Solar Astral Lamps with Etched Shades & Crystal Prisms, C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of solar astral lamps offer cast brass balustrade columns with double foliate
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Five Light Candelabra Adapted as Lamps Adorned with Prisms, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of five light brass candelabras adapted as lamps and adorned with prisms, 19th Century.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Pair of Bronze and Crystal Prism Fruit Candelabra Lamps, Grape and Leaf
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique pair of fruit candelabra lamps feature bronze frame with three arms terminating in drip
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20th Century Table Lamps

Antique Crystal & Brass J.G. Webb Electrified Solar Lamp with Prisms, circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique crystal J.G Webb solar lamp features brass font over pressed glass base having tapered and
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Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Jacques Mizrahi Metal Rectangular Prism Light
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Jacques Mizrahi metal rectangular prism light Measures: 4.75" W x 4.75" D x 36.25" H. 13967
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20th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jacques Mizrahi Metal Rectangular Prism Light
Jacques Mizrahi Metal Rectangular Prism Light
H 36.25 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
French Single Girandole with clear and amethyst prism
Located in Winter Park, FL
A three lights bronze girandole with tear drop prism and amethyst flowers. Electrified. Well cast
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20th Century French Table Lamps

Murano Blown Light Green Glass and Brass Table Lamp, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
A very special and original Murano table lamps, a prism is inserted between two large hexagonal
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Austrian Art Nouveau Organic Style Bronze & Glass Prisms Table Lamp 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A very handsome antique Austrian Art Nouveau bronze table lamp with glass prisms, circa 1900. The
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Quadriedri Table Lamp, Venini Style, Transparent and Smoked Prism
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Magnificent pair of table lamps, 24 transparent and smoked Quadriedri for each lamp. Elegant object
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Prism Cut Pale Blue Glass Lamps, China, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Chinese pair of prism cut pale blue glass lamps. The prism cut glass creates a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

1990s Brushed Nickel Adjustable Desk Lamp with Prism Glass Shade
Located in New York, NY
1990s brushed nickel over brass desk lamp featuring a prism glass shade. This can be seen at our
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1990s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Prism and Globe Form Rock Crystal Quartz Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A fine carved prism and globe form rock crystal quartz lamp with polish brass base, created by
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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Sculptural Chunky Lucite Prism Table Lamp
By Romeo Rega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Terrific Chunky Lucite table Lamp. Comprised of 2 triangular thick Lucite Prisms (each 2.5" wide
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Exceptional Prism Cut Lucite Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
This skyscraper style stacked lamp with cut prisms is very clean and in great vintage condition
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

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Prism Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the prism table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and stone, every prism table lamp was constructed with great care. Find 23 options for an antique or vintage prism table lamp now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer prism table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A prism table lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau, Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made prism table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tiffany Studios, Fredrik Paulsen and Steuben Glass are consistently popular.

How Much is a Prism Table Lamp?

A prism table lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,895, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $7,900.

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 Prism 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


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

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

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

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

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