What are floor lamps?

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.Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

What is the best floor lamp?

Floor lamps have evolved since their inception as torchères in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.

What is a torchiere floor lamp?

A torchiere floor lamp is a lamp known for its upright, torch-like frame. The name is derived from the French word for “torch.” The light of this fixture points upward, providing indirect light.

How tall should floor lamps be?

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). Integrated into a room's overall design, a floor lamp can create an intimate atmosphere and introduce a stylish, sculptural element.Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

What is a good bright floor lamp?

A good bright floor lamp depends on various factors such as other light sources in the room, the number of lumens required, and so on. When it comes to floor lamps, a good rule of thumb is that a sitting room or bedroom needs 10 to 20 lumens per square foot, while a bathroom or kitchen requires 70 to 80 lumens per square foot. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.

What is a rotary switch on a floor lamp?

On a floor lamp, a rotary switch is a part used to turn the light on and off. Specifically, it has a threaded stem with a knob at the end. To use it, you twist the knob. Find a collection of antique and vintage floor lamps on 1stDibs.

How do I choose an arc floor lamp?

To choose an arc floor lamp, consider the layout of the room and the space available to ensure that the fixture you select can reach over your furniture and fit in the area. Also, think about the quality of light that you prefer. Lamps with fabric and frosted glass shades will usually provide softer illumination than ones with exposed bulbs. Find a selection of arc floor lamps on 1stDibs.

What is the best floor lamp for reading?

Floor lamps have seen an evolution from the time they were invented, as torches that originated in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.

How can I tell if a floor lamp is vintage?

There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is the best reading floor lamp?

The best reading floor lamp is a matter of preference. Your lamp should be at eye level with an adjustable head and neck. It should also be a good fit with respect to the shape of the living room, the décor and furniture style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.

What are the parts of a floor lamp called?

The main parts of a floor lamp are called the body, neck, socket harp and shade. A lamp body is the decorative portion of the lamp made from wood, metal, porcelain or another material, and the neck travels from the body to the socket where you install a bulb. On floor lamps with shades, the shade is the covering over the bulb, while the harp is the frame that holds the shade in place. Shop a collection of floor lamps on 1stDibs.

How tall should an arc floor lamp be?

How tall an arc lamp should be depends on the height of your furniture. The lamp needs to be able to reach over the piece and allow enough clearance for you to sit comfortably. Generally, arc lamps are 60 to 82 inches tall. Find a range of arc lamps on 1stDibs.

Is the Flos Arco floor lamp adjustable?

Yes, the arc of the Flos Arco floor lamp is designed to allow you to adjust it with ease. Designed in 1962, this iconic style features telescoping detail built into the gracefully arched arm, making it simple to increase or decrease the height. Browse a collection of Flos Arco floor lamps on 1stDibs.

What type of floor lamp gives the most light?

The type of floor lamp that gives off the most light is those lamps with white bell shades and LED light bulbs. Bell shades shed light between the top and bottom of the shade and tend to illuminate an entire room.

How do I assemble a Noguchi paper lantern floor lamp?

The assembly of Noguchi Akari light sculptures depends on the model, as there are several models available. Take note of your exact model number and then consult the brand’s website for the multi-stepped process of assembly. Shop a range of vintage and modern Isamu Noguchi light sculptures on 1stDibs.

1940 Floor Lamp

1940s Lighting

1940s Silk

Lampes Charles

Maison Jansen Brass Lamp

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood

1940 Floor Lamp Ivory Lacquered Sable Glass Shade

H 72.84 in Dm 20.48 in

Adjustable Floor Lamp with Magnifying Glass, Faries Lamp Co. circa 1920-1940

By Faries Lamp Co.

Located in New York, NY

Extremely rare adjustable floor lamp with original attached magnifying glass, by the Faries Lamp

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Floor Lamp with Magnifying Glass, Faries Lamp Co. circa 1920-1940

H 53 in W 12 in D 23 in

Brutalist Chain Floor Lamp, 1940

Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR

Brutalist chain floor lamp in the style of franz west in wrought iron 1940. Beautiful patina. Rock

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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Chain Floor Lamp, 1940

H 66.93 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Floor Lamp, Reflector, circa 1940

Located in Praha, CZ

shade), floor plan: 54 x 41cm, shade diameter: 14cm.

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Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Floor Lamp, Reflector, circa 1940

H 154 in W 54 in D 41 in

Floor Lamp 1940 Opaline Basin

Located in Marseille, FR

Large floor lamp 1940 opaline basin, height 180 cm for a basin diameter of 53 cm. Additional

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20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

Floor Lamp 1940 Opaline Basin

H 70.87 in Dm 20.87 in

A floor lamp Levallois, France 1940.

Located in Milan, IT

This lighting fixture, work instrument, was designed for auto body shop. This floor light, mounted

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Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel, Iron

A floor lamp Levallois, France 1940.

H 80 in W 41 in D 26 in

1940's French Tripod Floor Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Amazing pair of 1940's green and brass tripod French floor lamps, in vintage original condition

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

1940's French Tripod Floor Lamps

H 63.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in

Art Deco Floor Lamp, 1940's

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Brass, Steel, Opaline Glass Measures: Diameter of the base 40cm 2xE27 or E26 bulb US plug adapter included Re-polished Fully Functional Good Ori...

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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Art Deco Floor Lamp, 1940's

H 61.42 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in

MidCentury Brass Italian Manufacturing Floor Lamp, 1940

Located in Rome, IT

floor lamp is very linear and will decorate your home space perfectly. Aesthetically the floor lamp as a

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

MidCentury Brass Italian Manufacturing Floor Lamp, 1940

H 64.57 in Dm 15.75 in

Articulated Floor Lamp in Brass, 1940

Located in Marseille, FR

1940 Articulated floor lamp in brass with 2 lights with orange shades, height 153 cm for a width of

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20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Articulated Floor Lamp in Brass, 1940

H 60.24 in W 16.15 in D 7.88 in

Art Deco Floor Lamp, c.1940 France

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Brussels, BE

Elegant Art Deco floor lamp, circa 1940, France. Bronze patinated metal, new ivory fabric shade

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Floor Lamp, c.1940 France

H 70.08 in Dm 20.87 in

Pair of French Iron Floor Lamps, circa 1940

Located in PARIS, FR

A very elegant pair of iron floor lamps France, circa 1940 from a private home in the south of

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Iron Floor Lamps, circa 1940

H 41.34 in Dm 11.82 in

Brutalist chain giant floor lamp from France, 1940

By Franz West

Located in Lyon, FR

Exceptionnel brutalist floor lamp, anonymous work from the 1940s, made in France. 185cm height

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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brutalist chain giant floor lamp from France, 1940

H 72.84 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in

Wrought Iron Floor Lamps, Spain 1940's

Located in New York, NY

. Rewired to US standards. Shade not included. Second lamp to create a pair is available.

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Vintage 1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron Floor Lamps, Spain 1940's

H 55 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in

Art Deco Gold-Tone Aluminum Torchiere Floor Lamp, 1940

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this Art Deco Gold-Tone Aluminum Torchiere Floor Lamp. circa 1940.

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Gold-Tone Aluminum Torchiere Floor Lamp, 1940

H 66.93 in Dm 22.05 in

1940's Italian Spiral Wood Floor lamp

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Stunning carved wood and brass floor lamp with cast brass tripod base and fittings. Wood is hand

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Vintage 1940s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1940's Italian Spiral Wood Floor lamp

H 69.5 in Dm 21 in

Twisted Oak Floor Lamp with Rope Lampshade, France 1940

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Wiesbaden, DE

Introducing an exquisite floor lamp that seamlessly blends softness, elegance, and tradition

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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Oak, Rope

Twisted Oak Floor Lamp with Rope Lampshade, France 1940

H 66.93 in Dm 14.97 in

French 1940’s Silver Plated Floor Lamp

Located in Buchanan, NY

This French 1940s silver plated floor lamp is a timeless piece that is sure to add vintage charm to

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Vintage 1940s Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

French 1940’s Silver Plated Floor Lamp

H 59 in W 8 in D 8 in

Twisted Oak Floor Lamp with Rope Lampshade, France, 1940

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Wiesbaden, DE

Introducing a remarkable floor lamp inspired by the iconic style of Charles Dudouyt. This

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Oak

Twisted Oak Floor Lamp with Rope Lampshade, France, 1940

H 58.67 in Dm 14.38 in

Art Deco Column Floor Lamp, circa 1940

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Art Deco column floor lamp circa 1940, in patinated plaster. Column diameter: 20 cm, base 26 x 26

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Art Deco Column Floor Lamp, circa 1940

H 72.84 in Dm 14.18 in

Sèvres Crystal Floor Lamp Circa 1940

Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR

Four-light floor lamp in Sèvres crystal and brass, resting on a tripod base in lacquered iron

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Sèvres Crystal Floor Lamp Circa 1940

H 66.535 in W 20.472 in D 20.472 in

Marc du Plantier, Floor Lamp, circa 1940

By Marc du Plantier

Located in Paris, FR

With a patinated brass base composed by tubes forming a cylindrical cage on a circular flat grooved base.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Marc du Plantier, Floor Lamp, circa 1940

H 64.97 in Dm 13.78 in

1940’s Six Way Floor Lamp With Red Onyx

Located in Canton, MA

1940’s six way floor lamp. Brass plated finish with white and red onyx base. Center light with

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Metal, Brass

1940’s Six Way Floor Lamp With Red Onyx

H 63 in Dm 12 in

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with 7 Lights, French, Circa 1940

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

Wrought iron floor lamp with 7 lights. French. Circa 1940.

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Vintage 1940s French Gothic Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with 7 Lights, French, Circa 1940

H 67.72 in W 24.81 in D 20.08 in

Wrought and Gilt Iron Floor Lamp, French Work, circa 1940

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This 7 lights floor lamp is made of wrought iron and gilt iron. The quality of this candelabra is

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought and Gilt Iron Floor Lamp, French Work, circa 1940

H 63 in W 18.12 in D 16.15 in

Attributed to Barovier & Toso, Murano Glass Floor Lamp, circa 1940

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice Murano floor lamp is made of glass. This is a beautiful model attributed to Barovier

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass, Fabric

Attributed to Barovier & Toso, Murano Glass Floor Lamp, circa 1940

H 70.87 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in

Rare floor lamp by Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte, ca. 1940

By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa

Located in Berlin, DE

Floor lamp model "Saturn" Brass base / glass: construction brass, aluminium, satined glass

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare floor lamp by Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte, ca. 1940

H 70.87 in Dm 22.45 in

1940's Turbinator Converted Hairdryer LED Floor Lamp

Located in Alton, GB

Vintage hair salon turbinator hair dryer converted into a floor lamp. Very striking piece that

Category

20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1940's Turbinator Converted Hairdryer LED Floor Lamp

H 130 in W 30 in D 4 in

Murano Art Glass and Brass Art Deco Floor Lamps, 1940

Located in Rome, IT

Splendid and regal floor lamp with a perfect combination of precious materials such as Murano glass

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano Art Glass and Brass Art Deco Floor Lamps, 1940

H 89.77 in Dm 15.75 in

Murano Glass Brass and Goatskin Italian Art Deco Floor Lamp, 1940

Located in Rome, IT

Very stylish floor lamp in Murano glass and goatskin, perfect match for a floor lamp with a

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Brass and Goatskin Italian Art Deco Floor Lamp, 1940

H 75.2 in Dm 19.69 in

Floor Lamp Wrought Iron Red Shade Adjustable Shade, 1940

Located in Marseille, FR

Floor lamp 1940 wrought iron adjustable red shade, work in the style of the Baguès house, dimension

Category

20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Leather

Floor Lamp Wrought Iron Red Shade Adjustable Shade, 1940

H 60.24 in W 16.15 in D 7.88 in

French 1940’s Polished Brass and Bronze Floor Lamp

Located in Buchanan, NY

Introducing a stunning French 1940's floor lamp, expertly fashioned from high-quality brass and

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French 1940’s Polished Brass and Bronze Floor Lamp

H 63 in W 10 in D 10 in

1940's Italian Floor Lamp with Mahogany & Satin Nickel on Brass

Located in Hanover, MA

Stunning 1950's Italian floor lamp with the art deco stylings prevalent on the ocean liners of the

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Vintage 1940s Italian Floor Lamps

1940's Italian Floor Lamp with Mahogany & Satin Nickel on Brass

Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Seguso, circa 1940

By Salviati, Barovier&Toso, Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Venini

Located in Houston, TX

Murano glass floor lamp by Seguso, circa 1940. Stunning Murano floor lamp by Seguso, circa 1940

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Seguso, circa 1940

H 68.75 in Dm 16 in

Brass Vintage Floor Lamp attributed to Guiseppe Ostuni, Italy, circa 1940

By Giuseppe Ostuni

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass vintage floor lamp attributed to Guiseppe Ostuni, which shows very similar design features by

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Beech

Brass Vintage Floor Lamp attributed to Guiseppe Ostuni, Italy, circa 1940

H 62.21 in Dm 22.25 in

Very Rare Pair of Floor Lamps Fontana Arte, 1940

By Pietro Chiesa

Located in Budapest, HU

Extraordinary pair of Fontana Arte lamps. The design is probably by Pietro Chiesa. Research is

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Very Rare Pair of Floor Lamps Fontana Arte, 1940

H 76.38 in Dm 27.56 in

1940's Italian brass floor lamp by Arredoluce Monza

By Arredoluce

Located in Paris, FR

A meticulously restored elegantly crafted brass Italian floor lamp by Arredoluce Monza from the

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1940's Italian brass floor lamp by Arredoluce Monza

H 74.81 in Dm 24.41 in

1940's Hollywood Regency Dorothy Draper Style Solid Brass Adjustable Floor Lamp

By Dazor, Dorothy Draper

Located in Burbank, CA

Vintage Mid-century Modern floor lamp for sale. Made of solid brass, and fully restored. This lamp

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1940's Hollywood Regency Dorothy Draper Style Solid Brass Adjustable Floor Lamp

H 41 in W 12.5 in D 21.5 in

Elegant Floor Lamp in Gilded Metal circa 1940/1950 Maison Charles style,

By Tobia Scarpa, Maison Charles

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Elegant floor lamp in gilded metal circa 1940/1950 illuminates with 3 lights top quality.

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Elegant Floor Lamp in Gilded Metal circa 1940/1950 Maison Charles style,

H 57.09 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Gilded Art Deco Floor Lamp with Frosted Art Glass Globe, circa 1940

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Art Deco wrought iron floor lamp with scroll design and patinated gold finish. The lamp features a

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gilded Art Deco Floor Lamp with Frosted Art Glass Globe, circa 1940

H 59 in Dm 12 in

2 Art Deco Floor Lamps, France, Materials: Wood, glass and Chrome, 1940

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

2 floor lamps Art Deco Materials: wood, glass, chrome France 1940 You want to live in the golden

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

2 Art Deco Floor Lamps, France, Materials: Wood, glass and Chrome, 1940

H 80.71 in Dm 21.66 in

Art Deco Floor Lamp in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat, circa 1940

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Art Deco floor lamp in the style of Gilbert Poillerat, circa 1940. The lamp shade is in poor

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Floor Lamp in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat, circa 1940

H 0.4 in Dm 0.4 in

Art Deco Floor Lamp in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat, circa 1940

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Art Deco floor lamp in the style of Gilbert Poillerat, circa 1940.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Floor Lamp in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat, circa 1940

H 70.87 in Dm 18.9 in

Italianate Lead Crystal Chandelier Floor Lamps circa 1940

Located in Camden, ME

A pair of lead crystal floor lamps each with three chandelier style cast glass arms. Each arm

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Vintage 1920s American Edwardian Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Onyx

Italianate Lead Crystal Chandelier Floor Lamps circa 1940

H 67.5 in Dm 18 in

1940 Slim Brass / Acrylic And Black Lacquered Danish Floor Lamp By Nordisk Solar

By Nordisk Solar Co., Herluf Sørensen

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Beautiful and extremely rare slim floor lamp on trompet shape cast iron base designed by Herluf

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1940 Slim Brass / Acrylic And Black Lacquered Danish Floor Lamp By Nordisk Solar

H 52.37 in W 7.09 in D 13.78 in

1940's Floor Lamp in the Style of Fontana Arte

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Gorgeous beveled glass floor lamp consisting of three panels of glass surrounding a central core of

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1940's Floor Lamp in the Style of Fontana Arte

H 69.5 in Dm 22 in

Gilded wrought iron floor lamp by Maison Ramsay circa 1940

By Maison Ramsay

Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire

fitting France circa 1940 Maison Ramsay was a furniture, interior design and decoration company based in

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Gilded wrought iron floor lamp by Maison Ramsay circa 1940

H 59.06 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Jacques Adnet Black Leather Potence Floor Lamp, France 1940's

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional reading lamp in stitched black leather by Jacques Adnet, this example is entirely

Category

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

Materials

Iron, Brass

Jacques Adnet Black Leather Potence Floor Lamp, France 1940's

H 66 in W 14 in D 26 in

Neobaroque Art Deco Floor Lamp in Cast Iron and Lacquered Metal, circa 1940

By Serge Roche, Jean-Charles Moreux

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Neobaroque Art Deco floor lamp in cast iron and lacquered metal, circa 1940. Probably repainted.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Neobaroque Art Deco Floor Lamp in Cast Iron and Lacquered Metal, circa 1940

H 74.02 in Dm 15.75 in

Lion Feet Bronze Neo Classical Floor Lamp Attributed to Arbus, France 1940's

By André Arbus

Located in New York, NY

Rare patinated bronze lamp floor. Attributed to André Arbus. Height adjustable from 45" to 59

Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Lion Feet Bronze Neo Classical Floor Lamp Attributed to Arbus, France 1940's

H 59.06 in Dm 13.78 in

Murano Glass Floor Lamp in the Manner of Barovier e Toso, circa 1940

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning Murano glass floor lamp in the manner of Barovier e Toso, manufactured in Italy around

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Floor Lamp in the Manner of Barovier e Toso, circa 1940

H 69.69 in Dm 18.9 in

Rare Gunnel Nyman Floor Lamp Model No. 62043 by Idman, 1940

By Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

A rare and beautiful floor lamp in brass (rattan on the stem) and rattan shade, designed by Gunnel

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Gunnel Nyman Floor Lamp Model No. 62043 by Idman, 1940

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H 53.94 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Floor Lamp

Located in Antwerp, BE

Brass and metal adjustable floor lamp. Diameter shade: 26 cm. Diameter base: 24 cm. Maximum

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Floor Lamp

H 70.87 in Dm 10.24 in

French 1940's Silvered Floor Lamp on a Scrolled Tripod Base

Located in Buchanan, NY

Introducing a sophisticated French 1940s floor lamp with a hand-polished patina that accentuates

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Silver

French 1940's Silvered Floor Lamp on a Scrolled Tripod Base

H 62 in W 11 in D 11 in

Pair of French Midcentury Gilt Wrought Iron Floor Lamps, circa 1940

Located in New York, NY

Elegant pair of French 1940 gilt and handwrought iron standing lamps in the modern neoclassical

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of French Midcentury Gilt Wrought Iron Floor Lamps, circa 1940

H 66.5 in Dm 15.5 in

Art Deco White Opaline & Brass Floor Lamp, France, 1940

Located in Miami, FL

Very rare and elegant French Art Deco white opaline and brass floor lamp. US wired and in working

Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco White Opaline & Brass Floor Lamp, France, 1940

H 64.5 in Dm 19 in

French 1940's Brass & Bronze Floor Lamp with Hand Finished Patina

Located in Buchanan, NY

This French 1940s floor lamp features a cast hexagonal base resting on ball feet, providing

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French 1940's Brass & Bronze Floor Lamp with Hand Finished Patina

H 60 in W 10 in D 10 in

Floor Lamp / Reading Lamp

By Marc du Plantier

Located in Paris, FR

With a patinated brass base composed by tubes forming a cylindrical cage on a circular flat grooved base. Adjustable height from 47.2-53.2 in with the lampshade.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamp / Reading Lamp

H 53.15 in Dm 11.82 in

Gilt Iron Floor Lamp in the Manner of Raymond Subes, C 1940

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A gilt iron floor lamp in the manner of Raymond Subes C 1940.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Gilt Iron Floor Lamp in the Manner of Raymond Subes, C 1940

H 64.25 in W 16 in D 16 in

Pair of Iron and Bronze Floor Lamps, by Comte, Argentina, Buenos Aires, c. 1940

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Pair of iron and bronze floor lamps, by Comte, Argentina, Buenos Aires, circa 1940. Dimensions

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Vintage 1940s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of Iron and Bronze Floor Lamps, by Comte, Argentina, Buenos Aires, c. 1940

H 63 in Dm 13.78 in

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Find many varieties of an authentic 1940 floor lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every 1940 floor lamp was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 1940 floor lamp, we have 3146 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 1940 floor lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1940 floor lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940 floor lamp over the years, but those crafted by Hans Bergström, Paavo Tynell and Jacques Adnet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1940 Floor Lamp?

A 1940 floor lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,284, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $93,977.

Finding the Right floor-lamps for You

The modern floor lamp is an evolution of torchères — tall floor candelabras that originated in France as a revolutionary development in lighting homes toward the end of the 17th century. Owing to the advent of electricity and the introduction of new materials as a part of lighting design, floor lamps have taken on new forms and configurations over the years.

In the early 1920s, Art Deco lighting artisans worked with dark woods and modern metals, introducing unique designs that still inspire the look of modern floor lamps developed by contemporary firms such as Luxxu.

Popular mid-century floor lamps include everything from the enchanting fixtures by the Italian lighting artisans at Stilnovo to the distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamp created by Scandinavian design pioneer Greta Magnusson-Grossman to the Paracarro floor lamp by the Venetian master glass workers at Mazzega. Among the more celebrated names in mid-century lighting design are Milanese innovators Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, who, along with their eldest brother, Livio, worked for their own firm as architects and designers. While Livio departed the practice in 1952, Achille and Pier Giacomo would go on to design the Arco floor lamp, the Toio floor lamp and more for legendary lighting brands such as FLOS.

Today’s upscale interiors frequently integrate the otherworldly custom lighting solutions created by a wealth of contemporary firms and designers such as Spain’s Masquespacio, whose Wink floor lamps integrate gold as well as fabric fringes.

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 yours now on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1940 Floor Lamp

What are floor lamps?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
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.

Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
What is the best floor lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
Floor lamps have evolved since their inception as torchères in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
What is a torchiere floor lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A torchiere floor lamp is a lamp known for its upright, torch-like frame. The name is derived from the French word for “torch.” The light of this fixture points upward, providing indirect light.
How tall should floor lamps be?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
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). Integrated into a room's overall design, a floor lamp can create an intimate atmosphere and introduce a stylish, sculptural element.

Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
What is a good bright floor lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A good bright floor lamp depends on various factors such as other light sources in the room, the number of lumens required, and so on. When it comes to floor lamps, a good rule of thumb is that a sitting room or bedroom needs 10 to 20 lumens per square foot, while a bathroom or kitchen requires 70 to 80 lumens per square foot. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
What is a rotary switch on a floor lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
On a floor lamp, a rotary switch is a part used to turn the light on and off. Specifically, it has a threaded stem with a knob at the end. To use it, you twist the knob. Find a collection of antique and vintage floor lamps on 1stDibs.
How do I choose an arc floor lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
To choose an arc floor lamp, consider the layout of the room and the space available to ensure that the fixture you select can reach over your furniture and fit in the area. Also, think about the quality of light that you prefer. Lamps with fabric and frosted glass shades will usually provide softer illumination than ones with exposed bulbs. Find a selection of arc floor lamps on 1stDibs.
What is the best floor lamp for reading?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
Floor lamps have seen an evolution from the time they were invented, as torches that originated in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
How can I tell if a floor lamp is vintage?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is the best reading floor lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
The best reading floor lamp is a matter of preference. Your lamp should be at eye level with an adjustable head and neck. It should also be a good fit with respect to the shape of the living room, the décor and furniture style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
What are the parts of a floor lamp called?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
The main parts of a floor lamp are called the body, neck, socket harp and shade. A lamp body is the decorative portion of the lamp made from wood, metal, porcelain or another material, and the neck travels from the body to the socket where you install a bulb. On floor lamps with shades, the shade is the covering over the bulb, while the harp is the frame that holds the shade in place. Shop a collection of floor lamps on 1stDibs.
How tall should an arc floor lamp be?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
How tall an arc lamp should be depends on the height of your furniture. The lamp needs to be able to reach over the piece and allow enough clearance for you to sit comfortably. Generally, arc lamps are 60 to 82 inches tall. Find a range of arc lamps on 1stDibs.
Is the Flos Arco floor lamp adjustable?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, the arc of the Flos Arco floor lamp is designed to allow you to adjust it with ease. Designed in 1962, this iconic style features telescoping detail built into the gracefully arched arm, making it simple to increase or decrease the height. Browse a collection of Flos Arco floor lamps on 1stDibs.
What type of floor lamp gives the most light?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
The type of floor lamp that gives off the most light is those lamps with white bell shades and LED light bulbs. Bell shades shed light between the top and bottom of the shade and tend to illuminate an entire room.
How do I assemble a Noguchi paper lantern floor lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The assembly of Noguchi Akari light sculptures depends on the model, as there are several models available. Take note of your exact model number and then consult the brand’s website for the multi-stepped process of assembly. Shop a range of vintage and modern Isamu Noguchi light sculptures on 1stDibs.

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