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Baccarat Swirl Table Lamp
Located in Tampa, FL
Baccarat swirl table lamp, circa 19th century, France. Originally it was probably an oil lamp that
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Antique 1890s French Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Baccarat Swirl Table Lamp
Baccarat Swirl Table Lamp
H 29 in W 6 in D 6 in
Set of 2 mushroom swirl table lamp , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 2 mushroom swirl table lamp , 1970s Dimensions: 25cm Diameter, 25,5cm Height Condition
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Set of 2 mushroom swirl table lamp , 1970s
Set of 2 mushroom swirl table lamp , 1970s
H 10.04 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Post Modern Plaster Swirl Table Lamps
By Michael Taylor
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Nice pair of Post Modern plaster Swirl table lamps, no damage to be noted. Height is to top of the
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of 1970s Mazzega Murano Glass Swirl Table Lamps
By Mazzega
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1970s Mazzega Murano Glass Swirl Table Lamps. 1970s Mazzega Murano Glass Swirl Table Lamp
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid Century Modern Gold Orange Swirls Table Lamp Base, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid Century Modern Gold Orange Swirls Table Lamp Base, 1960s Germany The lampshade is to
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Swirl Table Lamp - Murano
By Lamperti
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This table lamp was designed and manufactured by Lamperti, an Italian company specialising in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Swirl Table Lamp - Murano
Swirl Table Lamp - Murano
H 16.54 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Sirmos Pair of "Swirl Table Lamps" in Ceramic with Brass Hardware 1970s
By Sirmos
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Swirl Table Lamps,” model ga120, in ceramic with brass hardware and sockets by Sirmos
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Green Glass Swirl Table Lamps, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern hand blown green glass swirl table lamps, circa 1960 Outstanding pair
Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Postmodern Glossy Blue Swirl Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a touch of postmodern sophistication to your space with this stunning glossy blue swirl lamp
Category

Vintage 1980s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Hand Blown Black Glass Swirl Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Modernist black hand blown glass urn shaped lamp with a raised swirl pattern in translucent glass
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Postmodern Pink Ceramic and Lucite Swirled Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Outstanding vintage postmodern ceramic table lamp. Features a pink glass finish over the twisted
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Acrylic Swirl Table Lamp Design Gaetano Missaglia, 1970s
By Gaetano Missaglia
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid original table lamp from the 70s, in plexiglass, a sort of vortex that takes light from a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Expertly Restored -California Modern Sculpted Swirl Table Lamp by Modeline of CA
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970's Pair of Murano Glass Swirl Table Lamps by Paolo Venini
By Murano 5, Paolo Venini
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two Murano glass table lamps atributed to Paolo Venini. Produced in Italy in the 1970's. New
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Substantial Seguso Clear Murano Glass Swirl Table Lamp on Square Chrome Base
By Seguso
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall transparent Seguso scalloped murano glass table lamp. Featuring a handcrafted, clear heavy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Large Murano Glass Swirl Table Lamps, Attributed to Venini, Italy 70s
By Venini
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice pair of Murano Swirl glass table lamps atributed to Paolo Venini. Produced in Italy in the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Murano Glass Pink Swirl Table Lamps, Made in Italy
Located in Palermo, PA
Beautiful pink Murano glass swirl table lights. Ca 1970s. Sold without lampshade. Sold as pair
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Postmodern Pink Green and Purple Swirl Two-Tiered Ceramic Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience vibrant style with the Pink Green Purple Swirl Table Lamps, a postmodern pair featuring
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Opaine Glass Table Lamp
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage opaline glass swirl table lamp. Made in Germany in the 1960's. Bulb: 1 x E 14. New wiring
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

Tall Dino Martens Aureliano Toso Black, White & Copper "Swirl" Glass Table Lamp
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Dino Martens Aureliano Toso black, white and copper swirl table lamp. Featuring a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass, Wood

Original vintage swirl murano glass table lamp Mushroom, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Classic of Italian design — Mushroom swirl table lamp. Made of Murano glass with milky white color
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Modern Handmade Massive Bronze Table Lamp Base, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid Century Modern Gold Orange Swirls Table Lamp Base, 1960s Germany The lampshade is to
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vetri Murano White Swirl EGG Shape Oversized Table Lamp Italy 1970
By Vetri
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Venini Italian Murano glass, large Vetri "egg-shape" white swirl table lamp. Large
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1980s Sand Swirl Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1980s 1980s Sand Swirl Ceramic Table Lamps. Nice texture and soft color on these. They come
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Blue Swirl Glass Mushroom Table Lamp
By Pukeberg Sweden
Located in Amityville, NY
Blue glass mushroom table lamp or desk lamp. Swirling in a tie-dye like pattern, shades of blue mix
Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Swirl Glass Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Swirl Glass Table Lamp, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. European Plug
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Round Ball Swirl Glass Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist Italian round ball glass table lamp with swirl design. Dimensions: 13"H x 18"D.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Tall Vintage Swirling Wooden Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large handcarved midcentury wooden table lamp. Clear lacquered swirling slender neck with intricate
Category

Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

'You' Table Lamp - Red & Pink Swirl (Matte)
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
Red & Pink Swirl Pattern with a Matte Finish and Red Mohair Silk Shade Estimated processing time
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21st Century and Contemporary English Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Wool, Alpaca, Silk

'You' Table Lamp - Red & Pink Swirl (Matte)
'You' Table Lamp - Red & Pink Swirl (Matte)
H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
'Me' Table Lamp - Red & Pink Swirl (Matte)
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
Red & Pink Swirl Pattern with a Matte Finish and Red Mohair Silk Shade Estimated processing time
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21st Century and Contemporary English Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Wool, Alpaca, Silk

'Me' Table Lamp - Red & Pink Swirl (Matte)
'Me' Table Lamp - Red & Pink Swirl (Matte)
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Oversized Vitri Murano Swirled Egg Table Lamp
By Vitri
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Oversized Vitri Murano Swirled Egg Table Lamp Offered for sale is a vintage oversized
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Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Postmodern Off White Sculpted Swirl Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Table Lamp. This lamp showcases a dynamic sculpted swirl design in an off-white ceramic, blending
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large XX Century Murano Swirl Blown Table Lamp
Located in Westport, CT
Lovely large orb -shaped table lamp blown in white, pale blue and golden ochre swirls. Re
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Gordon Martz Table Lamp White with Yellow Swirls
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Chicago, IL
Gordon Martz table lamp white with yellow swirls.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vetri Murano Swirl Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Vetri Murano swirl lamp. Handblown Vetri Murano lamp with swirl shade.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Vetri Murano Swirl Lamp
Vetri Murano Swirl Lamp
H 13 in Dm 11.5 in
Mid 20th Century Murano Swirl Glass Table Lamp
Located in Burton, TX
Amazing vintage 1960s Murano glass table lamp. The lamp features green and white swirl color glass
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Murano Swirl Glass Table Lamp
Mid 20th Century Murano Swirl Glass Table Lamp
H 35.5 in W 16.25 in D 16.25 in
Egg Shape Murano Glass Swirl Pattern Table Lamp
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern swirl milk glass pattern egg shape Murano glass table lamp.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Gold and White Swirl Glass Table Lamp
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Murano gold and white swirl glass table lamp, in a vase form, and mounted on a metal base. The lamp
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Classic swirl murano table lamp Mushroom Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
. Crafted in the 1970s, this lamp showcases the beauty of a bygone era with its captivating pink swirl
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Tall Swirl Glass Table Lamp on Chrome Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A tall swirl glass lamp on chrome base. Base: 5" W x 3,25" H.
Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

'You' Table Lamp - Two Tone Green Swirl (Matte)
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
Two Tone Green Swirl Pattern with a Matte Finish and Green Mohair Silk Shade Estimated processing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Wool, Alpaca, Silk

'You' Table Lamp - Two Tone Blue Swirl (Matte)
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
Two Tone Blue Swirl Pattern with a Matte Finish and Blue Mohair Silk Shade Estimated processing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Wool, Alpaca, Silk

'Me' Table Lamp - Two Tone Blue Swirl (Matte)
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
Two Tone Blue Swirl Pattern with a Matte Finish and Blue Mohair Silk Shade Estimated processing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Wool, Alpaca, Silk

'Me' Table Lamp - Two Tone Blue Swirl (Matte)
'Me' Table Lamp - Two Tone Blue Swirl (Matte)
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
'Me' Table Lamp - Two Tone Green Swirl (Matte)
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
Two Tone Green Swirl Pattern with a Matte Finish and Green Mohair Silk Shade Estimated processing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Wool, Alpaca, Silk

Postmodern Swirl Triangular Table Lamp by Maitland Smith
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage postmodern table lamp by Maitland Smith. Features a twisted triangular body on
Category

1990s Philippine Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Ceramic

Vintage Pair of Black Ceramic Swirl Design Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Pair of Black Ceramic Swirl Design Table Lamps Offered for sale is a pair of vintage
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pink Crystal Table Lamp Val Saint Lambert Swirl Sixties
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful hand-blown table lamp made of pink colored crystal, the lamp has a quarter-turn twisted
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Purple Crystal Table Lamp Val Saint Lambert Swirl Sixties
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful hand-blown table lamp made of purple crystal, the lamp has a quarter-turn twisted
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Postmodern Baby Blue Ceramic Swirl Three Way Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible ceramic table lamp. Displays a beautiful baby blue sculpted circular swirl shape
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Classic Swirl Murano Table Lamp Mushroom Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Huge magnificent swirl Murano glass table lamp Mushroom made in Italy in the 1970s. The beauty of
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Swirl Ball Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine pair of Murano glass ivory and gold swirl ball lamps. Circa 2000. A favorite of top designers
Category

Early 2000s Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Postmodern Swirl Plaster Table Lamps by Bloomingdale’s - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing pair vintage postmodern plaster table lamp by Bloomingdale’s. Each feature a beige natural
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Italian Amber and Green Swirled Murano Glass Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful amber and green Murano glass bodied table lamp. The vase form body is mounted on a gilt
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vetri Murano Table Lamp With blown glass and Swirl Pattern
By Vetri
Located in Verviers, BE
Vetri Murano Table Lamp With blown glass and Swirl Pattern This table lamp was designed and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Swirl Lamp by Tero Kuitunen
Located in Geneve, CH
Swirl lamp by Tero Kuitunen Material: Hand blown glass, hand built ceramic, textile cable
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Glass, Textile

Swirl Lamp by Tero Kuitunen
Swirl Lamp by Tero Kuitunen
H 16.93 in Dm 9.06 in
T20 Murano Table Lamp in White Swirl Glass with Brass
Located in København, DK
Sphere-shaped table lamp crafted from mouth-blown opaline glass. The design features a swirl
Category

2010s Italian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unusual Martz Lamp with Swirl Decoration
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Charming petite lamp by Grodon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios, ca' 1960's. Unusual swirl
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Regency Swirl Murano Glass Lamps
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano glass lamps. A beautiful swirl design in pink and grey. Rests on a
Category

Late 20th Century North American Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass, Lucite

Anna Lisa Thomson Table Lamp Ekeby Ceramics Sweden 1930s Swirl Glaze
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Basel, BS
Anna-Lisa Thomson table lamp for Ekeby ceramics in Sweden, made in the 1930s. Hand-thrown
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Earthenware, Fabric

Extra Large 1970s Italian Murano Mouth Blown Swirl floor table lamp
Located in København, DK
Extraordinaire vintage Murano floor or table lamp. Mouth blown in white opal glass with swirl in a
Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

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Swirl Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the swirl table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and murano glass, every swirl table lamp was constructed with great care. There are 203 variations of the antique or vintage swirl table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a swirl table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A swirl table lamp, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one swirl table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Murano, Marshall Studios and Tiffany Studios produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Swirl Table Lamp?

The average selling price for a swirl table lamp at 1stDibs is $1,975, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $27,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today

If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.

Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.

Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Swirl Table Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


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

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

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs 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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