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Contemporary Dimmable Table Lamp - "Second Thought" by Nicola Cecutti
By Nicola Cecutti
Located in London, England
Playful table lamp. Unique piece. Material: clay, reclaimed plastic, PVA, sand, acrylic paint
Category

2010s British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Contemporary Dimmable Table Lamp - "The Thinker" by Nicola Cecutti
By Nicola Cecutti
Located in London, England
Playful table lamp. Unique piece. Material: clay, reclaimed plastic, PVA, sand, acrylic paint
Category

2010s British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Clay

Contemporary Dimmable Table Lamp - "The Fencer" by Nicola Cecutti
By Nicola Cecutti
Located in London, England
Small playful table lamp. Unique piece. Material: clay, reclaimed metal, PVA, sand, acrylic paint
Category

2010s British Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Dimmable Table Lamp - "Punto e Virgola" by Nicola Cecutti
By Nicola Cecutti
Located in London, England
Playful table lamp. Unique piece. Material: clay, reclaimed iron, reclaimed plastic, PVA, sand
Category

2010s British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Clay, Glass, Acrylic

1950s Table Lamp with Whimsical Fish Design
Located in Highland, IN
This playful table lamp has several qualities of 1950s design: the ceramic body has an urn-like
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Nana Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Lumenform, 1980s
By Lumenform, Carlo Nason
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Nana is a playful table lamp that was designed by Carlo Nason and produced by Lumenform in the
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of X Base Post Modern Pop Art Light Bulb Table Lamps
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of x-base post modern pop art light bulb table lamps. These super cool, playful table lamps
Category

20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Oak Catkin Table Light by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
playful table lamp is anchored by a solid wood stem and metal base and blooms on any surface. Based out
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Walnut Catkin Table Light by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
playful table lamp is anchored by a solid wood stem and metal base and blooms on any surface. Based out
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Playful Pair of Porcelain Table Lamps with Butterflies
Located in New York, NY
Pair of porcelain table lamps having white bodies with hand painted butterflies, and foliate
Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Paolo Pallucco Playful Table Clamp Lamp in Solid Chestnut
By Pallucco, Paolo Pallucco
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Pallucco for Pallucco Roma, desk lamp, chestnut, Italy, 1960s A distinctive clamp desk lamp
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chestnut

Paolo Pallucco Playful Table Clamp Lamps in Solid Chestnut
By Paolo Pallucco, Pallucco
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Pallucco for Pallucco Roma, desk lamps, chestnut, Italy, 1960s A distinctive clamp desk lamp
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chestnut

playful metal table lamp in Memphis Milano and meccano style made in Italy
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
By finding this lamp my first impression and thoughts went to an 80s meccano toy box. The base of
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Playful Postmodern Table Lights in Black and White Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of table lamps, black and white lacquered metal, Italy, 1970s A pair of postmodern table
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Playful Antique Jugendstil Boy and Snowball Table or Desk Lamp by A. de Ranieri
By Aristide de Ranieri
Located in Lisse, NL
20th century table lamp really has it all. During the day you have a beautiful and mint condition
Category

Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Spelter

Black Table Lamp
By Marie Maison
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning piece of traditional craftsmanship, this table lamp features a rounded base made of
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Textile

Black Table Lamp
Black Table Lamp
H 25.6 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Lake Chad Table Lamp
Located in linden, NJ
The Lake Chad Table Lamp is a stunning piece that combines functionality and style in a unique and
Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lake Chad Table Lamp
Lake Chad Table Lamp
H 19.7 in W 25.6 in D 1 in
Contemporary Blue Table Lamp
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
This exclusive table lamp boasts an innovative and playful design that lends it a distinctively
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

Contemporary Blue Table Lamp
H 11.82 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Loop I Table Lamp
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Loop table lamp evokes a sense of playfulness thanks to the juxtaposition of primary shapes. It can
Category

2010s Portuguese Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Loop I Table Lamp
Loop I Table Lamp
H 18.51 in W 16.93 in D 5.91 in
'Goodnight' Ceramic Table Lamp
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceramic table lamp by Sam Harvey. 2021 Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: H 17" x W 7" x D 7
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

'Goodnight' Ceramic Table Lamp
'Goodnight' Ceramic Table Lamp
H 17 in W 7 in D 7 in
Table lamp by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
playful touch to its presence. The illumination emitted by the Vistosi mushroom table lamp creates a warm
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Table lamp by Vistosi
Table lamp by Vistosi
H 13.78 in Dm 8.67 in
Small Woody Table Lamp
By Estro
Located in Milan, IT
Playful geometry and timeless materials come together in the woody table lamp. Square from top to
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Small Woody Table Lamp
Small Woody Table Lamp
H 30.71 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Orion Small Table Lamp
By Marioni
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Concept Collection of iconic pieces, this superb table lamp combines a playful
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Orion Small Table Lamp
Orion Small Table Lamp
H 19.69 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
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
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
Stilux Articulating Table Lamp
By Stilux
Located in Hanover, MA
A 1950 Italian table lamp from Stilux Milano with Carrera marble base with switch and purple plexi
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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
Odyssey 6 Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
Light is a powerful tool and a seductive force. The sturdy base of this table lamp ensures a stable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Odyssey 6 Table Lamp
Odyssey 6 Table Lamp
H 25.6 in W 12.4 in D 12.4 in
Odyssey 1 Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
A guiding light is a powerful tool and a seductive force. The sturdy base of this table lamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Odyssey 1 Table Lamp
Odyssey 1 Table Lamp
H 17.5 in W 8.3 in D 3.9 in
Green Chinoiserie Table Lamp
Located in Richmond, London
A very decorative Chinoiserie candlestick lamp, painted with oriental motifs on green ground
Category

Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Green Chinoiserie Table Lamp
Green Chinoiserie Table Lamp
H 14.18 in Dm 5.32 in
Handsculped Izzy Lamp Table Lamp by Ia Kutateladze
By IAAI Studio- Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Handsculped Izzy lamp table lamp by Ia Kutateladze Dimensions: W 18 x H 34 cm Materials: Clay
Category

2010s German Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Clay

Fantasmino Table Lamp by Venini
By Venini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
glassware return in this line of table and floor lamps that bring the Opalino technique of the 15th century
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Paavo Tynell 5321 Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Berkeley, CA
Paavo Tynell’s fanciful take on nature is gracefully echoed in the 5321 Table Lamp, designed by the
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell 5321 Table Lamp
Paavo Tynell 5321 Table Lamp
H 12.75 in Dm 11 in
Soft Serve Sculptural Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing "Soft Serve," a captivating sculptural table lamp that pays homage to the delightful
Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Steel

Soft Serve Sculptural Table Lamp
Soft Serve Sculptural Table Lamp
H 25 in W 10 in D 13 in
Nessen Desk or Table Lamp
By Nessen Studio
Located in Highland, IN
A little lamp is perfect for the desk or table, this wonderful design by Nessen is both playful and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Nessen Desk or Table Lamp
Nessen Desk or Table Lamp
H 19.5 in W 5 in D 9 in
Obello Table Lamp, Frosted Glass
By Gubi, Bill Curry
Located in Berkeley, CA
With a frosted, mouth-blown glass shade, as used for Curry’s original lamps, and integrated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Patinated Steel 'Dice' Table Lamp
By John McDevitt, McDevitt Metal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A tapering table lamp constructed from hot rolled steel with a textured yet polished surface with
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Patinated Steel 'Dice' Table Lamp
Patinated Steel 'Dice' Table Lamp
H 25 in W 7.25 in D 6.75 in
Contemporary Table Lamp Pivot - More Colors
By AND Light, Lukas Peet
Located in Paris, FR
PIVOT - Table lamp Design: Lukas Peet, editor: ANDLight The Pivot table luminaire is playful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Contemporary Table Lamp Pivot - More Colors
Contemporary Table Lamp Pivot - More Colors
H 14.97 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Contemporary Table Lamp Pivot, More Colors
By AND Light, Lukas Peet
Located in Paris, FR
Pivot, table lamp Design: Lukas Peet, Editor: AND Light The Pivot table luminaire is playful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Contemporary Table Lamp Pivot, More Colors
Contemporary Table Lamp Pivot, More Colors
H 14.97 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Lacquered Wood Table Lamp, circa 1960
Located in New York City, NY
Lacquered Wood Table Lamp, Italy, c. 1960 Playful, cool table lamp in stacked, lacquered wood
Category

20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pop White and Brass Table Lamp
By Lampex
Located in Milan, IT
liveliness and playfulness, these lamps will give personality to any environments. The designers took
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pop White and Brass Table Lamp
Pop White and Brass Table Lamp
H 22.05 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
Pair of Midcentury Patchwork Table Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
This pair of patchwork table lamps conveys the essence of mid-century design. The patinated brass
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Paper

Rare Yki Nummi Table Lamp, 1960s
By Yki Nummi
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare Yki Nummi table lamp from the 1960s. Acrylic frame with fabric shade. Good vintage condition
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Acrylic

Pilar Table Lamp Black Marble
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Playful and sculptural in design, Pilar is a study in geometric proportions that meticulously bring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Pilar Table Lamp White Marble
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Playful and sculptural in design, Pilar is a study in geometric proportions that meticulously bring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Yellow Grashopper Table Lamp Mid Century
Located in Mortsel, BE
The Yellow Grasshopper is a playful and eye-catching table lamp that features a unique and
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Yellow Grashopper Table Lamp Mid Century
Yellow Grashopper Table Lamp Mid Century
H 14.97 in W 7.09 in D 11.82 in
Achille Castiglioni, Lampadina Small Table Lamp
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in London, GB
Achille Castiglioni design. This unique table lamp provides direct and diffused light through a partly
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Postmodern Swirling Scalloped Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Explore the playfulness of postmodern design with the Swirling Scalloped Ceramic Table Lamp. Its
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Lee Broom - Acid Marble Table Lamp
By Lee Broom
Located in New York, NY
form an illuminated circular diffuser for this sculptural table Lamp. Set into a solid black Nero
Category

2010s British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Lee Broom - Acid Marble Table Lamp
Lee Broom - Acid Marble Table Lamp
H 16.54 in W 15.16 in D 8.27 in
Vintage Italian Gilt Hydrangea Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical and playful Italian mid-20th century gilt steel table lamp in the form of a potted
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Blob Table Lamp by Ia Kutateladze
By IAAI Studio- Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Blob Table Lamp by Ia Kutateladze One Of A Kind. Dimensions: W 14 x H 30 cm. Materials: Clay. Each
Category

2010s German Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Clay

Blob Table Lamp by Ia Kutateladze
By IAAI Studio- Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Blob Table Lamp by Ia Kutateladze One Of A Kind. Dimensions: W 14 x H 30 cm. Materials: Clay. Each
Category

2010s German Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Clay

Enssi Table Lamp by Ia Kutateladze
By IAAI Studio- Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Enssi Table Lamp by Ia Kutateladze One Of A Kind. Dimensions: W 19 x H 30 cm. Materials: Ceramic
Category

2010s German Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Audrey Table Lamp by Cuit Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Audrey Table Lamp by Cuit Studio One of a Kind. Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 50 cm. Materials: Stoneware
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Stoneware

Audrey Table Lamp by Cuit Studio
Audrey Table Lamp by Cuit Studio
H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in
Twist Table Lamp by Ia Kutateladze
By IAAI Studio- Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Twist Table Lamp by Ia Kutateladze One Of A Kind. Dimensions: D 20 x W 18 x H 26 cm. Materials
Category

2010s German Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Clay

Twist Table Lamp by Ia Kutateladze
Twist Table Lamp by Ia Kutateladze
H 10.24 in W 7.09 in D 7.88 in
Hera Table Lamp by Cuit Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Hera Table Lamp by Cuit Studio One of a Kind. Dimensions: Ø 30 x H 45 cm. Materials: White crackle
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Opal

Hera Table Lamp by Cuit Studio
Hera Table Lamp by Cuit Studio
H 17.72 in Dm 11.82 in
Rous Table Lamp by Ia Kutateladze
By IAAI Studio- Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Rous Table Lamp by Ia Kutateladze One Of A Kind. Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 42 cm. Materials: Clay. Each
Category

2010s German Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Clay

Post Modern Memphis Style Table Lamps
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
contemporary American living. The metal cone shade and geometric brass finishes of these post modern lamps
Category

1990s North American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Post Modern Memphis Style Table Lamps
Post Modern Memphis Style Table Lamps
H 20 in W 12 in D 5.25 in
Fiorucci Caribe Targetti Sankey Table Lamp
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
80s by italian company Targetti Sankey. This hard to find lamp shows a playful combination of material
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Fiorucci Caribe Targetti Sankey Table Lamp
Fiorucci Caribe Targetti Sankey Table Lamp
H 36.23 in W 15.75 in D 1.58 in
Piero Fornasetti Farfalle Butterfly Table Lamp
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern off-white lamp by the Italian master of playful and surreal self
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

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Playful Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the playful table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A playful table lamp — often made from metal, ceramic and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a playful table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A playful table lamp, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one playful table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Aristide de Ranieri, BA. and Cesare Casati and Emanuele Ponzio produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Playful Table Lamp?

Prices for a playful table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $317 and can go as high as $6,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,550.

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


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

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

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 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
    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.

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