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.

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Tulip Floor Torchiere in Brass by Gerald Thurston for Laurel Lamp Company

By Gerald Thurston, Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Wilton, CT

designs still very much current to this day. This floor lamp’s slender presence allows it to recede in the

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tulip Floor Torchiere in Brass by Gerald Thurston for Laurel Lamp Company

H 67 in W 10 in D 10 in

Michel Buffet Floor Lamp

By Michel Buffet

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

perforated steel reflectors. Some of their works were recently exhibited at the "MOBI-BOOM" french design

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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Michel Buffet Floor Lamp

H 60 in

Adjustable Floor Lamp by Stilux

By Stilux

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Adjustable Floor Lamp by Stilux. Designed and manufactured by Stilux in Italy, circa 1950's

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Aluminum, Steel

Adjustable Floor Lamp by Stilux

H 49.65 in W 10.25 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Curtis Jere Crane Floor Lamp

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Southampton, NJ

A finely detailed functional art 'Crane' floor lamp by Curtis Jere, signed 1977. The amount of work

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Curtis Jere Crane Floor Lamp

H 53.5 in W 41 in D 21.5 in

pair of Robert Sonneman "Orbiter" Floor Lamps

By Lightolier, Robert Sonneman

Located in Bainbridge, NY

2 Mid Century cantilevered and Chrome and Black lacquered space age Triple Boom Lamps by Robert

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

pair of Robert Sonneman "Orbiter" Floor Lamps

H 59 in W 33 in D 24 in

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Floor Lamp Chiara by Mario Bellini, Italy 1960s

By Mario Bellini, Flos

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern floor lamp chiara by Mario Bellini, Italy 1960s. This unique floor lamp

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Floor Lamp Chiara by Mario Bellini, Italy 1960s

H 57.09 in W 28.35 in D 12.6 in

Photogenic Machine Co. Lamp

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

This early studio light stands on a four point base on casters. The boom pole is counterweighted

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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Photogenic Machine Co. Lamp

Arredoluce Single Arm Floorlamp

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic Italian single arm floorlamp with marble base, adjustable boom-arm, leather handle.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Steel, Aluminum

Arredoluce Single Arm Floorlamp

Italian Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian Floor Lamp. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. This detailed floor lamp

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Floor Lamp

H 68.5 in W 18 in D 42 in

Tito Agnoli 387 Floor Lamp

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Dronten, NL

Original 1950's 387 floor lamp, designed by Tito Agnoli for O-Luce, in nickel-plated steel with a

Category

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

Materials

Travertine, Nickel

Tito Agnoli 387 Floor Lamp

H 77.96 in Dm 7.88 in

Monumental Curtis Jere Crane Floor Lamp

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Chicago, IL

This large-scale, 1970s Curtis Jere floor lamp is shaped like a crane with a counter balanced arm

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal, Steel

Monumental Curtis Jere Crane Floor Lamp

H 100 in W 102 in D 28.5 in

Vintage Floor Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce Italy, circa 1950s

By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce

Located in Roma, IT

, variations on a floor lamp with a slender column, pivoting arms that allowed for maximum flexibility of use

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Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Floor Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce Italy, circa 1950s

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H 59.06 in W 13 in D 39.38 in

Triennale Floor Lamp Model 12128 by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce Italy circa 1947

By Arredoluce

Located in Roma, IT

This Triennale floor lamp, model 12128 is a contemporary lamp designed by Angelo Lelli and

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Triennale Floor Lamp Model 12128 by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce Italy circa 1947

H 62.21 in Dm 16.54 in

Lightolier Spiral Chandelier

Located in Delray Beach, FL

design contributors created an array of practical yet aesthetically lively table and floor lamps, sconces

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Lightolier Spiral Chandelier

H 27 in Dm 19.5 in

1970s Architectural Boom Floor Lamp by Curtis Jere

By Curtis Jeré

Located in New York, NY

A 1970s architectural Boom floor lamp by Curtis Jere.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Nickel

1970s Architectural Boom Floor Lamp by Curtis Jere

Smith-Victor Mini Boom Floor Lamp MoMA, 1940s

By Smith-Victor

Located in San Francisco, CA

Late 1940s-early 1950s Smith-Victor photographic mini-Boom floor lamp, originally intended for

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Smith-Victor Mini Boom Floor Lamp MoMA, 1940s

H 48 in W 28 in D 72 in

Chrome Boom Arm Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Polished chrome-plated Boom-arm floor lamp, circa 1960.

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Vintage 1960s Floor Lamps

Chrome Boom Arm Floor Lamp

H 72 in W 28 in D 20 in

Chrome Boom Arm Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Chrome boom arm adjustable floor lamp with pivoting ball shade circa 1960 - rewired with flat black

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Floor Lamps

Chrome Boom Arm Floor Lamp

H 78 in W 34 in

Robert Sonneman boom single arm floor lamp

Located in Kensington, MD

Robert Sonneman boom single arm floor lamp

Category

Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Robert Sonneman boom single arm floor lamp

H 4 in W 4 in

Robert Sonneman boom single arm floor lamp

Located in Kensington, MD

Early 60s Robert Sonneman boom single arm floor lamp, red shade and counterweight

Category

Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Robert Sonneman boom single arm floor lamp

H 4 in W 4 in

Single Boom Arm Floor Lamp by Arredoluce

Located in New York, NY

A single boom arm floor lamp with a leather wrapped grip, off-white enameled metal shade, and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Single Boom Arm Floor Lamp by Arredoluce

H 71 in Dm 12 in

Steel Industrial Boom Lamp

Located in Portland, OR

A great vintage steel boom-mounted lamp. Its size makes it a sculptural, mobile replacement for a

Category

20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Steel Industrial Boom Lamp

H 73 in W 60 in D 15 in

1950s Boom-Arm Floor Lamp Produced by J.T. Kalmar

Located in New York, NY

Boom arm floor lamp produced by JT Kalmar, Austria .Lamp has 3 fixtures that each take one bulb

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Floor Lamps

1950s Boom-Arm Floor Lamp Produced by J.T. Kalmar

H 72 in D 9.5 in

1950's Boom Arm Floor Lamp Produced by J.T. Kalmar

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in New York, NY

Boom arm floor lamp produced by JT Kalmar, Austria .Lamp has 3 fixtures that each take one bulb

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Floor Lamps

1950's Boom Arm Floor Lamp Produced by J.T. Kalmar

H 72 in D 9.5 in

Mole Richardson's Midget Solar Spot on 75 Comet Lamp Boom

Located in Oakland, CA

A vintage mole Richardson boom spot light with all original tripod and hardware. The color of this

Category

Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Cement, Steel

Mole Richardson's Midget Solar Spot on 75 Comet Lamp Boom

Industrial Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Industrial floor lamp with counterweight on adjustable boom arm.

Category

20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Industrial Floor Lamp

H 37.5 in Dm 18 in

Industrial Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Industrial floor lamp with counterweight ball on adjustable boom arm.

Category

20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Industrial Floor Lamp

H 31 in Dm 7 in

Roland Smith Floor Lamp

By Roland Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

-boom photo flood reflects pure minimal design for maximum functionality. This lamp was included in the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Roland Smith Floor Lamp

H 37 in W 46 in

Samuel "Devil" Yelin Floor Lamp

By Samuel Yellin

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

A wrought iron floor lamp by Samuel "Devil" Yelin. Exceptional form, untouched original

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Samuel "Devil" Yelin Floor Lamp

H 66.15 in W 16.54 in D 15.36 in

An Architectural Floor Lamp by C. Jere'

By Curtis Jeré

Located in New York, NY

An Architectural Boom Lamp by C. Jere'

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

An Architectural Floor Lamp by C. Jere'

H 76 in W 96 in D 28 in

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp by Daniel Yelin

By Yellin Ironworks

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

A wrought iron floor lamp by Samuel "Devil" Yelin. Exceptional form, untouched original

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Early 20th Century Polish Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp by Daniel Yelin

H 66.15 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in

Lemon Yellow Adjustable Arm Floor Lamp by Stilux

Located in New York, NY

A lively adjustable boom arm floor lamp with a lemon yellow enameled cone shade on a brass arm and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Brass

Lemon Yellow Adjustable Arm Floor Lamp by Stilux

H 63 in Dm 9.75 in

Kelly Green Adjustable Arm Floor Lamp by Stilnovo

Located in New York, NY

An adjustable boom arm floor lamp with a Kelly green enameled cone shade on a brass arm and black

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Kelly Green Adjustable Arm Floor Lamp by Stilnovo

H 50 in D 19 in

Roland Smith for Smith-Victor 1940s Floor Lamp

By Smith-Victor

Located in San Diego, CA

1940s studio lamp designed by Roland Smith for Smith Victor. Fully adjustable boom. Red metal ball

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Roland Smith for Smith-Victor 1940s Floor Lamp

H 44 in W 44 in D 18 in

Pair of Important Floor Lamps by Tito Agnoli for O-Luce

By Oluce, Tito Agnoli

Located in Fossano, IT

Beautiful Minimalist icone floor lamps designed by Tito Agnoli in 1958 model 387, manufacturer by O

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Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Nickel, Steel

Pair of Important Floor Lamps by Tito Agnoli for O-Luce

H 77.96 in Dm 7.88 in

Floor light G30 "Cerf-Volant" By Pierre Guariche, 1951

By Pierre Guariche

Located in Paris, FR

Boom, l’explosion du design en France 1945-1975», dir. Dominique Forest, Les Arts Décoratifs, 2010, p

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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Floor light G30 "Cerf-Volant" By Pierre Guariche, 1951

H 59.06 in W 15.75 in D 20.87 in

Roland Smith "Victor" Lamp

By Roland Smith

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Victor floor lamp designed by Roland Smith and exhibited in Alexander Girard's "An Exhibition for

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Roland Smith "Victor" Lamp

H 40 in W 44 in D 23 in

Oversized Surgical Articulating Counterbalance Lamp

By Ohio Chemical & Surgical Equipment Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing oversized surgical articulating counterbalance floor lamp U.S.A., circa 1950s. The Lamp is

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Brass

Oversized Surgical Articulating Counterbalance Lamp

H 90 in W 70 in D 18 in

Curtis Jere's Iconic Handcarfted Crane Lamp from 1977

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Portland, OR

'Crane' floor lamp by Curtis Jere, 1977. The metal craft work in this playful lamp is stunning! The

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Curtis Jere's Iconic Handcarfted Crane Lamp from 1977

H 54 in W 46 in D 21 in

French Theatrical Stage Light

Located in Treasure Island, CA

) with retracting "boom" lamp on neck. Takes standard bulbs ("arc" lamp replaced with standard 110

Category

Vintage 1960s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

French Theatrical Stage Light

H 80 in Dm 32 in

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Boom Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal boom floor lamp for your home. Frequently made of metal, steel and stone, every boom floor lamp was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a boom floor lamp, we have 11 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer boom floor lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right boom floor lamp, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and industrial styles are of considerable interest. Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu, Flos and Ralph Lauren each produced at least one beautiful boom floor lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Boom Floor Lamp?

The average selling price for a boom floor lamp at 1stDibs is $3,250, while they’re typically $505 on the low end and $19,549 for the highest priced.

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 Boom 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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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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Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.

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Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.

With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production

Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.

Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales

The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.

Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room

This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.

NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection

In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.

This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques

The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.

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Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.

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