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A floor lamp is a tall standing lamp used to illuminate a space. A floor lamp should typically be between 58 and 64 inches tall. The bottom of the fixture's shade should be slightly below or approximately at the eye level of a person sitting nearby. This will help your guests avoid the lamp's glare.
In addition to illuminating large spaces, floor lamps can light specific seating areas and serve as task lighting (use a taller floor lamp if you wish to keep a fair amount of distance between the fixture and your seating). Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space.
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In addition to illuminating large spaces, floor lamps can light specific seating areas and serve as task lighting (use a taller floor lamp if you wish to keep a fair amount of distance between the fixture and your seating). Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space.
Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
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By Carlo Giorgi
Located in Portlaoise, IE
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Stemlite Chrome Floor Lamp by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in Toledo, OH
This mid-century modern 1962 chrome floor lamp designed by Bill Curry features a mushroom shade and 3-way switch. The fixture is labeled Stemlite by Design Line...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Chrome
Vintage 1950s floor lamp with cocoon shade Italian design
Located in None, IT
Floor lamp with black and red metal base and body with gilt brass inserts, cocoon shade, Italian design, 1950s.
CONDITION: In good condition, working, shows signs of wear given by t...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ralph Lauren Patinated Brass Adjustable Pharmacy Floor Lamp
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami, FL
Traditional pharmacy floor lamp in patinated brass with adjustable height, arm and dome shade by Ralph Lauren. The height ranges from approximately 41 in (around 104 cm) to 56 in (14...
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Late 20th Century American Floor Lamps
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Brass
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 31N Ceiling Lamp
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Bamboo, Paper
Alain RICHARD reading lamp 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
Alain RICHARD (1926-2017)
" A19 L " reading lamp in off-white lacquered metal, pivoting light head.
Edition Disderot, made in France, c. 1967.
Minimalist ...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Metal