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Large Majestic Table Lamp, All Original
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Kansas City, MO
Large, high kitsch, Angular acrylic table lamp by Majestic with original shade and original Lucite
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Lucite, Wood

Space Age Chromed Table lamp, "Torino co" , Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Space Age table lamp, "Torino co" , Italy 1970s A beautiful 1960 - 1970 vintage table lamp by
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1950s Atomic Age Rare Table Lamp All Original Condition
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful brass and black painted metal, American Mid-Century Modern table lamp with its original
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Loop Table Lamp 01 by MIRANDA MAKAROFF, REP by Tuleste Factory
By Miranda Makaroff
Located in New York, NY
Loop Table Lamp 01 by Miranda Makaroff W 15.8" x H 21.6" x D 15.8" Taped lampshade, lacquered
Category

2010s European Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mist AP17 Table Lamp, Guatemala Verde, by All the Way to Paris for &Tradition
By &Tradition, All The Way To Paris
Located in Dubai, AE
The Mist table lamp, made from mouth-blown opal glass, features a thick marble pillar with a small
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Marble

Loop Floor Lamp 02 by MIRANDA MAKAROFF, REP by Tuleste Factory
By Miranda Makaroff
Located in New York, NY
, lacquered metal. All lamps are handmade. Available Shipping is not included. See our shipping policies
Category

2010s Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Green Metal Film Spot Floor Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large metal film spot floor lamp. Green metal, glass front and mirror inside Weight: 20.50 kg
Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Green Metal Film Spot Floor Lamp
Green Metal Film Spot Floor Lamp
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Antique French Bouillotte Bronze and Painted Tole Shade Table Lamp, Circa 1930s
Located in Germantown, MD
lamp is 14.5" W x 14.5 D x 27" H W3.
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Hero Floor Lamp by Panorammma
Located in Geneve, CH
Hero floor lamp by Panorammma Materials: stainless steel, acrylic globe, aluminium, led bulb
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Hero Floor Lamp by Panorammma
Hero Floor Lamp by Panorammma
H 51.19 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Modernist Nickel Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist Nickel Lamps, American, circa 1950's. From left to right, they are: 1) Tall chrome plated
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Modernist Nickel Lamps
Modernist Nickel Lamps
H 44.5 in W 7 in D 16 in
Selection of Sirmos Plaster Lamps
By Diego Giacometti, Sirmos
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of modernist plaster lamps, made by Sirmos, American, circa 1960s. From left to right
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Dutch Gray Enamel Vintage Desk Table Lamps by Philips
By Philips
Located in Amsterdam, NL
/ 5.7 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Rare Complete Set of Mazzega Lamps, Floor, Table, Wall and Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
By AVMazzega
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A very rare complete set consisting of a floor lamp, wall lamp, table lamp and a ceiling lamp. You
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

White Opline Vintage Cast Iron & Brass Floor Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White opaline vintage floor lamp Cast iron with brass joints Adjustable in angle. Diameter foot
Category

20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage French Industrial Green Machinist Table Lamps by Lumina
By Lumina
Located in Amsterdam, NL
switch in base Available with UK / US plug Bulb holder : B15 Priced per individual item. All lamps
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Black Enamel Cast Iron Glass Mirror Floor Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Adjustable industrial floor lamp Black enamel with round glass mirror. Cast iron arm and base
Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Black Enamel Cast Iron Glass Mirror Floor Lamp
Black Enamel Cast Iron Glass Mirror Floor Lamp
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
Gray Metal Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Spot Table Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
base 20 cm / 7.8” Weight: 7.00 kg / 15.4 lb E14 bulb holder. Priced per individual item. All lamps
Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Aluminum

Green Metal Cast Iron Banker's Table Desk Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green metal desk light / banker’s lamp 2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and switch Also
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

French Gray Iron Clear Glass Floor Lamp by Perfeclair, Paris
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French factory lamp by Perfeclair, France Gray / Brown cast iron Clear, light colored glass Heavy
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

French Gray Metal Vintage Industrial Table Desk Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
/UK plug Weight: 1.90 kg / 4.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Black Enamel Vintage Iron & Brass Workshop Floor Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black Enamel Vintage industrial workshop floor lamp Cast iron with brass joints Porcelain switch in
Category

20th Century Dutch Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Iron

Black Enamel Vintage Iron & Brass Workshop Floor Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black Enamel Vintage industrial workshop floor lamp Cast iron with brass joints Adjustable in angle
Category

20th Century Dutch Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Iron

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Wooden Tripod Spotlight Floor Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
: 13.00 kg / 28.7 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international
Category

Vintage 1930s German Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Enamel

Wooden Tripod Black Enamel Industrial Spot Light Floor Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Weight: 7.6 kg / 16.8 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Enamel

TC Floor Lamp 1 by Studio ThusThat
Located in Geneve, CH
TC floor lamp 1 by Studio ThusThat Unique piece. Dimensions: 150cm x 58cm x 30cm Materials: Hand
Category

2010s English Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

TC Floor Lamp 1 by Studio ThusThat
TC Floor Lamp 1 by Studio ThusThat
H 59.06 in W 22.84 in D 11.82 in
French Railway Grey Metal and Glass Spotlight, Floor lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Adjustable industrial spot, floor lamp from French Railways Grey metal with clear glass Cast iron
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Iron

Danish Midcentury Floor Lamp in a Very Stylish Period Design By Kemp & Lauritzen
Located in Søborg, DK
Very stylish Danish mid century floor lamp designed by Kemp & Lauritzen in 1965. A great period
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Scalloped Top All Alabaster Lamp
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, circa 1950s-1960s all alabaster lamp has urn shaped base and removable ruffled
Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Blue Enamel Vintage Industrial Wooden Tripod Floor Lamp Spot Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
and plug Weight: 6.50 kg / 14.3 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Enamel

White Cylinder Table Lamp
Located in Geneve, CH
White Cylinder table lamp Dimensions: Diameter 12 x H 50 cm Materials: Glass, Iron w. Brass
Category

2010s Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

White Cylinder Table Lamp
White Cylinder Table Lamp
H 19.69 in Dm 4.73 in
All-Glass Table Lamp, 1960s
By Zukov
Located in Praha, CZ
. Lamp is made of combination, color glass and chromed metal. Original, functional and intact condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

All-Glass Table Lamp, 1960s
All-Glass Table Lamp, 1960s
H 22.05 in W 20.87 in D 10.63 in
All Glass Table Lamp, 1990s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of glass in Czech Republic in 1990s. Very good original condition, 1x40W, E25-E27 bulb US plug adapter included
Category

1990s Czech Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

All Glass Table Lamp, 1990s
All Glass Table Lamp, 1990s
H 13.39 in Dm 7.09 in
Green Vintage Industrial Metal Mirror Wooden Tripod Floor Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
without lamp 140 cm. Total height as shown in picture: 190 cm. 4 meter wire with plug and floor switch
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Style Porcelain and Walnut Table Lamp
By Daniel Oates
Located in Sharon, CT
A nod to mid century modern styling, the Marilie Lamp has a small profile perfect for the bedside
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut, Bouclé, Porcelain

Gold Cylinder Table Lamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold cylinder table lamp Dimensions: Diameter 12 x H 50 cm Materials: Glass, Iron w. brass plating
Category

2010s Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Gold Cylinder Table Lamp
Gold Cylinder Table Lamp
H 19.69 in Dm 4.73 in
Black Cylinder Table Lamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Black cylinder table lamp Dimensions: Diameter 12 x height 50 cm Materials: Glass, iron w. Brass
Category

2010s Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Black Cylinder Table Lamp
Black Cylinder Table Lamp
H 19.69 in Dm 4.73 in
Wooden Tripod Gray Enamel Vintage Industrial Spot Light Floor Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Serge Mouille - Black Antony Desk Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Unique for the Antony Desk lamp, Serge Mouille designed a sloping arm with an angled top attaching
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

All White Floor lamp 1980s Holland
By Harco Loor 1
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Floor lamp . All White . Two White Lucite shades .one up lighter and one spotlight
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Serge Mouille - Antony Desk Lamp in Black
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Unique for the Antony Desk lamp, Serge Mouille designed a sloping arm with an angled top attaching
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Grey Iron Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Wooden Spot Light Floor Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
clear glass. diameter 30 cm. depth 47 cm. maximum tripod height without lamp 140 cm. Total height as
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Serge Mouille - Black or White Cocotte Desk Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
allows this deceivingly simple lamp to adapt well in any setting. COLOR OPTION: Available in Black or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Black or White Cocotte Desk Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
allows this deceivingly simple lamp to adapt well in any setting. COLOR OPTION: Available in Black or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1970s All Glass Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage table lamp made of glass in beautiful colours. Original plastic construction for wiring
Category

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

Materials

Glass

Serge Mouille - White or Black Cocotte Desk Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
allows this deceivingly simple lamp to adapt well in any setting. COLOR OPTION: Available in Black or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Carl Fagerlund All Chrystal Floor Lamp
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful Swedish crystal floor lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, offered without a shade. Carl
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Camille Breesch Travertine Table Lamp with New Shade
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful table lamp by Camille Breesch, made in 1970 in Belgium, Europe. The rectangular base is
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Lamp All in Chrome
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Brilliant and sparkling important lamp all in chrome metal and vintage look that will not dazzle
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Large Vintage Lamp All in Chrome
Large Vintage Lamp All in Chrome
H 35.44 in W 7.88 in D 13.78 in
Serge Mouille - Cocotte Desk Lamp in Black or White
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
allows this deceivingly simple lamp to adapt well in any setting. COLOR OPTION: Available in Black or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Floor Lamp with 1 Arm in Black - IN STOCK!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Description: Clean, simple lines describe the elegance of this Serge Mouille floor lamp. A long
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Black Óseo, Mobile Lamp by Federico Stefanovich
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Óseo - mobile lamp by Federico Stefanovich Dimensions: 45 x 47 x H 45 cm Material: Solid
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Black Óseo, Mobile Lamp by Federico Stefanovich
Black Óseo, Mobile Lamp by Federico Stefanovich
H 17.72 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Natural Óseo, Mobile Lamp by Federico Stefanovich
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural Óseo - Mobile lamp by Federico Stefanovich. Dimensions: 45 x 47 x H 45 cm. Material
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Serge Mouille - Antony Desk Lamp in Black - IN STOCK!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Unique for the Antony Desk lamp, Serge Mouille designed a sloping arm with an angled top attaching
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Antony Desk Lamp in Black or White
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Unique for the Antony Desk lamp, Serge Mouille designed a sloping arm with an angled top attaching
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Extra Large Signal Floor Lamp in Black
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
these lamps to the US, 23 years ago). WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: - No expensive international shipping
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of Faux Malachite Table Lamps by Frederick Cooper Lamp Co.
By Frederick Cooper
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of faux malachite table lamps with black silk drum shades by Frederick Cooper Lamp Co
Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hotel Astoria Vienna Jugendstil Table Lamp, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
1970s. All the lamps have been recreated by WOKA and Stefan Passini according to old photographs. Most
Category

2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century All Glass Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia in 1970s. This table lamp consists of two glass parts. Very good original
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Serge Mouille - Black Large Totem Floor Lamp - IN STOCK!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Repairs - After sale service - Experience (we introduced these lamps to the US, 23 years ago). WHAT TO
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Greco Block Lamp by Krzywda
Located in Geneve, CH
Greco Block lamp by Krzywda Dimensions: 26 L x 20 D x 32 H cm Materials: Alabaster, brass, oak
Category

2010s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Greco Block Lamp by Krzywda
Greco Block Lamp by Krzywda
H 12.6 in W 10.24 in D 7.88 in
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All Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of all lamps available for sale. Each of these unique all lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. We have 75 antique and vintage all lamps in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of all lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Industrial all lamps are consistently popular styles. Many all lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but Osvětlovací sklo n.p., Valašské Meuiříčí, Artemide and Giancarlo Fassina produced popular all lamps that are worth a look.

How Much are All Lamps?

Prices for all lamps start at $282 and top out at $11,000 with the average selling for $1,600.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About All Lamps
  • 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 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 3, 2023
    A Handel lamp is a table lamp made by Handel Lamp Co. Philip J. Handel founded the company in Connecticut in 1885, and it quickly became known for making fixtures with colorful stained glass shades. Shop a range of Handel lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A hanging lamp is a light fitting that is suspended from the ceiling usually by a chain or a metal rod. They are generally used as a decorative fixture in homes, hotels and offices. Find a collection of antique and vintage hanging lamps on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A bridge lamp is a floor lamp that has an adjustable arm and is used to light up the floor or a small side table.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A pole lamp is a lamp that stands on the floor and is comprised of a pole to which light fixtures are attached.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A pole lamp is a type of floor lamp, which often extends to the ceiling, and is made up of a pole with attaching light fixtures coming off from it.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An MCM lamp is a lighting fixture produced during the middle of the 20th century. MCM stands for mid-century modern, the name associated with this era. The lamps include both tabletop and freestanding floor fixtures. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A gourd lamp is a light fixture that features a bulbous body inspired by the shape of a gourd. Many fixtures are double gourds, meaning that they feature two rounded protrusions stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, find a variety of gourd lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To date a table lamp or floor lamp, first look for any type of maker's mark. If you find one, conduct an online search to determine who the manufacturer was and when they were active. Cord and plug styles can also give you an indication of age. However, some antique and vintage lamps may have replacement cords. Materials and stylistic features can also help you determine the age of a fixture. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A capiz lamp is a light fixture with a base or shade decorated with a specific type of material. Capiz is the name for polished shells derived from windowpane oysters. On a capiz table lamp, the shell usually covers a base made of ceramic, porcelain or metal. Find a range of capiz lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    When it comes to home decor, an atomic lamp is a term used to define interestingly shaped lamps from the 1950s or the mid-century design period. This is a time when the atomic bomb was in the news and the telltale mushroom cloud was the inspiration for the shape of these lamps. It’s a loose description of the new shapes that were being seen in lighting in this era. Shop a collection of atomic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A torchiere lamp is a type of floor lamp designed to provide ambient illumination. It consists of a column base and a shade that grows wider as the eye travels upward. The position of its bulb or bulbs focus light on the ceiling. Find a selection of torchiere lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A stone lamp is a lamp made of natural geological materials such as Onyx, Agate, Selenite, and Himalayan Salts among others. These lamps are considered to be mood-alleviators through their natural qualities and are known to create a warm, inviting atmosphere in the spaces they are used in. Shop a range of antique and vintage stone lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The atomic lamp was a favorite mid-century modern design. The lamp took on characteristics of the molecular composition of the atom, and were found in a variety of shapes, materials and colors. You’ll find a variety of atomic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An ambient lamp can be used to light up a certain room uniformly. Shop for antique and vintage ambient lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Part art and part light source, Akari lamps were created by Isamu Noguchi in 1951. These lamps use traditional methods for Japanese Gifu lanterns with handmade paper being stretched over bamboo and illuminated from the inside. Shop a collection of Akari lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The harp of a lamp is a metal structure that connects the shade to the base of the lamp. Once the shade is on, you can't see the harp.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    TV lamps were first used in the 1950s and were small figure lamps designed to look like animals, people, or other objects. The general idea was that TV lamps could protect a person from damaging their eyes from watching too much TV by diffusing the light.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A piano lamp is a lighting fixture designed to illuminate sheet music and piano keys so that a pianist can see to play. Normally, the lights feature narrow rectangular or compact round or square bases that can easily fit on a piano top. Some have arms that allow their shades to hang down over the front of the instrument. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of piano lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Pairpoint lamps are lamps with blown glass shades that are collected to this day. Pairpoint is celebrated for three kinds of glass shades: reverse painted landscape shades, blown out or "puffy" reverse painted shades, and ribbed reverse painted shades, many with scenes. Check 1stDibs for a wide range of Pairpoint lamps.

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