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Mid Century Floor Lamp
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century floor lamp having two exaggerated arms, each with a shaded light at the top
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Mid Century Floor Lamp
Mid Century Floor Lamp
H 65 in W 29 in D 12.5 in
1950's Italian Floor Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
1950s Italian floor lamp with eight branches in the shape of petals: four red-orange, two light
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Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

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Metal

1950's Italian Floor Lamp
1950's Italian Floor Lamp
H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
1950's Italian Twisted Floor Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
1950's Italian floor lamp with brass base and white enameled wood spiral turned shaft.
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Vintage 1950s Floor Lamps

Majestic Mid century Modern Floor Lamp
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Weesp, NL
"Atomic" floor lamp manufactured in the 1950s, by the Majestic Lamp Co. of NYC. The lamp has a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Majestic Mid century Modern Floor Lamp
Majestic Mid century Modern Floor Lamp
H 70.48 in W 11.03 in D 16.15 in
Kobis & Lorence Floor Lamp, 1950's
By M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in Lisboa, PT
This floor lamp was designed and produced by Kobis & Lorence in France during the 1950's. It has
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Kobis & Lorence Floor Lamp, 1950's
Kobis & Lorence Floor Lamp, 1950's
H 74.41 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Large Geometric Floor Lamp, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic geometric wood floor lamp with two-tone finish, carved of solid walnut in a repeating
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

1950's Wood & Brass Floor Lamp, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
German floor lamp from the 1950's. The wooden part was carefully refurbished, new wiring with
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Vintage 1950s German Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950's Wood & Brass Floor Lamp, Germany
1950's Wood & Brass Floor Lamp, Germany
H 56.7 in W 18.9 in D 9.45 in
Stork-like Italian 1950's Floor Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Animated and full of character, this stick-figure of a floor lamp bends backwards, forwards, site
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Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass

1950's Rattan French Floor Lamp
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A great rattan floor lamp from the fifities in the manner of Louis Sognot. French work Fully
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Vintage 1950s European Floor Lamps

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Rattan

1950's Rattan French Floor Lamp
1950's Rattan French Floor Lamp
H 59.06 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1950's Ferdinand Solère Floor Lamp
By Ferdinand Solere
Located in GUÉCÉLARD, FR
A metal floor lamp, which dates from the 1950s, industrial style and period. It is marked on the
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Stainless Steel

1950's Ferdinand Solère Floor Lamp
1950's Ferdinand Solère Floor Lamp
H 70.87 in W 51.19 in D 15.75 in
Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamp, ca 1950's
Located in Örebro, SE
Cool Scandinavian Modern floor lamp, Sweden ca 1950's. Wear and patina consistent with age and use
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamp, ca 1950's
Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamp, ca 1950's
H 33.08 in W 12.6 in D 10.24 in
French Vintage Floor Lamp ca. 1950's
Located in Hudson, NY
This vintage chain floor lamp was discovered during a Paris buying trip. Made in the 1950s, the
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Iron

1950s Italian Floor Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian floor lamp.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass, Metal

1950s Italian Floor Lamp
1950s Italian Floor Lamp
H 51.19 in Dm 11.82 in
1950s Stilnovo Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic 1950s stilnovo floor lamp with extra large yellow glass shade with brass cap and black
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Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

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Glass

1950s Stilnovo Floor Lamp
1950s Stilnovo Floor Lamp
H 65 in W 8.5 in D 11 in
Tripod Floor Lamp, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful floor lamp with a tripod base very likely manufactured in Austria or Italy in Mid
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Tripod Floor Lamp, 1950s
Tripod Floor Lamp, 1950s
H 51.97 in Dm 13.78 in
Swedish Floor Lamp, 1950s
By Uppsala Armaturfabrik
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish floor lamp with leather, brass and green marble base. Good condition, with signs of usage
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Marble, Brass

Swedish Floor Lamp, 1950s
Swedish Floor Lamp, 1950s
H 64.18 in Dm 14.97 in
Italian 1950s Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian floor lamp in style of Stilnovo .Metal base with the wood and brass and brass and ceramic
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Italian 1950s Floor Lamp
Italian 1950s Floor Lamp
H 69 in W 21 in D 21 in
Floor Lamp, Austria 1950s
Located in Haderslev, DK
Floor lamp made of brass, probably ash or birch wood and a glossy white lacquered diabolo shade
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Floor Lamp, Austria 1950s
Floor Lamp, Austria 1950s
H 63 in W 15.36 in D 34.26 in
Floor Lamps Attributed to Stilnovo, 1950's
By Stilnovo
Located in Brussels, BE
Floor lamps attributed to Stilnovo 1950's, in black and brass. Red Italian glass. New rewired.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

1950's Beaded Beech Floor Lamp, France
By Victor Courtray
Located in NANTES, FR
1950's French floor lamp, ressembling pieces designed by Victor Courtray or Charles Dudouyt
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Beech

1950's Floor Lamp Model 7069 by Falkenbergs
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful floor lamp model 7069 by Swedish lamp manufacturer Falkenbergs. From the 1950's it
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass, Metal

1950's Vintage Nardini Studio Gilded Floor Lamp
Located in San Carlos, CA
with a touch of vintage elegance! Presenting our exquisite Mid-Century table lamp or floor lamp
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Vintage 1950s Floor Lamps

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Metal

French 1950's Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
Introducing a stunning French 1950s floor lamp in the Chinese Modern style with a faux bamboo motif
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

French 1950's Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp
French 1950's Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp
H 63 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
1950’s Alabaster Column Vintage Floor Lamp
By Galleria Colombari
Located in London, Lambeth
Superb unusual column floor lamp light up any corner.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

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Alabaster

Floor Lamp in Brass and Original Yellow Lamp Shade, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Adjustable Floor Lamp in Brass and Original Yellow Lamp Shade, 1950's Additional Information
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Brass Tripod Floor Lamp, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Minimal tripod floor lamp in brass, the legs are three curved blades of brass bolted to the stem
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Floor Lamp in Brass By Josef Frank, 1950's
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Height Adjustable Floor Lamp in Brass By Josef Frank, 1950's Additional Information: Material
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Floor Lamp in Brass By Josef Frank, 1950's
Floor Lamp in Brass By Josef Frank, 1950's
H 57.09 in W 7.88 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Italian Chinese Hat Floor Lamp, 1950's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This floor lamp was designed and manufactured in Italy during the 1950's. It features a black metal
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Iron, Brass

Vintage Italian Chinese Hat Floor Lamp, 1950's
Vintage Italian Chinese Hat Floor Lamp, 1950's
H 64.97 in W 27.56 in D 20.08 in
Brass Floor Lamp with Tripod Base, Spain, 1950's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brass floor lamp with tripod base from 1950's, Spain. Structure in brass and black lacquered metal
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

1950's Stitched leather Floor lamp By Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather Floor lamp 2 different brown leather No shade included High : 160/ 188 cm
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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

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Metal

1950's Stitched leather Floor lamp By Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather floor lamp By Jacques Adnet Nice green color Dimensions doesn't include
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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

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Metal

1950's Stitched leather Floor lamp By Jacques adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched Leather Floor lamp By Jacques Adnet Dimensions given without shade No shade
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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

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Metal

Rare Floor Lamp, 1950s
By Bohlmarks
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large fiberglass shade, brass stem with black nylon cord grip and cast iron tripod base.  
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Rare Floor Lamp, 1950s
Rare Floor Lamp, 1950s
H 63 in Dm 8.86 in
Important Carl Aubock Vice Versa Floor Lamp 1950's
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Important vintage 1950's Carl Aubock Vice Versa Floor Lamp 1950's. From an important collection
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass, Iron

1950's Stitched leather Floor lamp By Jacques adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare 1950's Stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet All covered with brown leather with
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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

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Brass

1950's Stitched Leather Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet. Dimensions given without shade. No shade
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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Leather

1950s Italian Floor Lamp
Located in Cathedral City, CA
1950's Painted white and red Italian floor lamp with brass details.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass, Metal

1950s Italian Floor Lamp
1950s Italian Floor Lamp
H 71 in W 12 in D 12 in
Italian 1950s Floor Lamp
Located in Hellerup, DK
Magnificent vintage Italian 1950s floor lamp with 6 lights and painted glass shades in white, green
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Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

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Marble, Brass, Iron

Italian 1950s Floor Lamp
Italian 1950s Floor Lamp
H 70.48 in Dm 15.75 in
1950's Stitched leather Floor lamp By Jacques adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice stitched leather floor lamp Very good condition No shade included , Dimensions given
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Vintage 1950s European Floor Lamps

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Leather

1950's Stitched leather Floor lamp By Jacques adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice and unusual stitched leather floor lamp By Jacques Adnet Black métal and dark blue
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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

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Metal

French 1950's Unique Gilded Leaf Motif Floor Lamp
Located in Aspen, CO
French 1950's Unique Gilded Leaf Motif Floor Lamp and Custom designed shade
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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

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Steel

Floor Lamps, France, 1950s
By Jean Royère
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two identical goose necks floor lamps. Adjustable in height. White metal base with brass details
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Floor Lamps, France, 1950s
Floor Lamps, France, 1950s
H 68.12 in Dm 14.18 in
Italian Floor Lamp, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian floor lamp, 1950s. Marble, brass and metal. Dimensions: H= 167 cm; D marble = 30 cm; D
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Italian Floor Lamp, 1950s
Italian Floor Lamp, 1950s
H 65.75 in Dm 24.41 in
Italian floor lamp, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian floor lamp, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 180 cm; D= 55 cm.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Italian floor lamp, 1950s
Italian floor lamp, 1950s
H 70.87 in Dm 21.66 in
Italian Floor Lamp, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian floor lamp, 1950s. Dimensions: H=155 cm; D=40 cm.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Italian Floor Lamp, 1950s
Italian Floor Lamp, 1950s
H 61.03 in Dm 15.75 in
Mid-Century Floor Lamp/ULUV, 1950's
By ULUV Krásná jizba
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass, Wood With aged patina 1x E27 or E26 bulb US adapter included Re-polished Fully Functional Good Original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Floor Lamp/ULUV, 1950's
Mid-Century Floor Lamp/ULUV, 1950's
H 47.64 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Floor Lamp Vienna, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Floor lamp, Vienna, 1950s Original antique only polished brass Shade is aluminium laquered Wood
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass, Iron, Aluminum

Floor Lamp  Vienna, 1950s
Floor Lamp  Vienna, 1950s
H 51.19 in Dm 13.39 in
1950s Italian Floor Lamp
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Italian, 1950s adjustable brass three lights floor lamp.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

1950s Italian Floor Lamp
1950s Italian Floor Lamp
H 64 in W 15 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Floor Lamp / Napako, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of glass, metal opaxite glass - New cabling - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Mid-Century Floor Lamp / Napako, 1950's
Mid-Century Floor Lamp / Napako, 1950's
H 68.9 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1950's Stitched Leather Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet. Dimensions given without shade. No shade
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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

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Leather

1950s Italian Floor Lamp
Located in Cathedral City, CA
1950s Italian brass and painted tall floor lamp. Finish original.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Tôle, Metal, Brass

1950s Italian Floor Lamp
1950s Italian Floor Lamp
H 69 in W 6 in D 6 in
Floor Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Floor lamp, Italy, 1950s. The floor lamp has two swivelling arms and a lacquered aluminium shade
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Marble, Aluminum, Brass

Floor Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Floor Lamp, Italy, 1950s
H 66.93 in W 35.44 in D 13.39 in
1950's Stitched Leather Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet This one unusually large and tall France No
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Vintage 1950s European Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Italian Floor Lamp, 1950s
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Floor lamp from the 1950s, Italian origin, in mahogany and brass A switch to illuminate the Mazda
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Mid-20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Italian Floor Lamp, 1950s
Italian Floor Lamp, 1950s
H 68.9 in Dm 13.78 in
1950s French Floor Lamp
Located in Cathedral City, CA
French, 1950s floor lamp with three lights and brass details in the style of Jacques Adnet.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass, Copper

1950s French Floor Lamp
1950s French Floor Lamp
H 65 in W 10 in D 10 in
1950's Stitched Leather Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather floor lamp designed by Jacques Adnet Red color, Great condition France.
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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

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Metal

Seldom seen Laurel Lighting Wishbone Floor Lamp, Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic 1950's Wishbone floor lamp for Laurel Lighting Company. Nice original condition, solid
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

1950's Stitched Leather Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet Quiet rare in this colour.
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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

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Leather

1950's Stitched Leather Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet No shade included Dimensions given without
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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

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Brass

1950's Stitched Leather Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather floor lamp designed by Jacques Adnet. Dimensions given without shade. No
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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

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Metal

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1950s Floor Lamp Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1950s floor lamp floor lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 1950s floor lamp floor lamp — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Find 6120 options for an antique or vintage 1950s floor lamp floor lamp now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the 1950s floor lamp 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 1950s floor lamp floor lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made 1950s floor lamp floor lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stilnovo, Maison Lunel and Jacques Adnet are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1950s Floor Lamp Floor Lamp?

Prices for a 1950s floor lamp floor lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $278,232, while the average can fetch as much as $3,454.

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 1950s Floor Lamp Floor Lamp
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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