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Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz Reading Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The dimensions for the Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz silver-tone metal reading floor lamp.
Category
20th Century Spanish Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Reading Floor Lamp, 1990
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fully adjustable reading lamp in bronze enamel by Robert Sonneman for Kovacs. In excellent vintage
Category
1990s American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Alzabile, Reading Floor Lamp by Ignazio Gardella for TATO
By Ignazio Gardella, Tato
Located in Gargallo, NO
reading lamp it can 'stand up', turning the lampshade, and become a floor lamp. A brilliant project in its
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Ka M reading floor lamp · Black
By Woodendot
Located in Madrid, Madrid
as a reading floor lamp. Above all, it follows the philosophy of wooden and minimal furniture of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Floor Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Ash, Oak
Ka M reading floor lamp · White & beech
By Woodendot
Located in Madrid, Madrid
as a reading floor lamp. Above all, it follows the philosophy of wooden and minimal furniture of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Floor Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Ash, Oak
Tulip Glass Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurst for Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Glass & Brass Floor Lamp by GERALD THURSTON
Gerald Thurston's (American, 1914 - ) elegant 1960's mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Telescopic Floor Lamp or Reading Light Sintesi by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Munich, DE
Vintage telescopic and rotating floor lamp or reading light 'Sintesi'. Adjustable in vertically and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 8.86 in Dm 72.84 in
Solyte XL White Mat Metal Reading Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The dimensions for the Solyte XL white mat lacquered metal adjustable reading floor lamp are as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970's Paul Hamburger Design for Knoll Lucite Floor Reading Lamp, Pair
By Peter Hamburger
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Here is an exceptionally well cared for pair of Lucite and chrome floor reading lamps.
designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
William Hunt Diederich Adjustable Height Floor Reading Lamp
By Wilhelm Hunt Diederich
Located in Hudson, NY
William Hunt Diederich Adjustable height Floor Reading Lamp adorned with Diederich's iconic
Category
20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Floor Lamp or Reading Light by Barbieri e Marianelli for Tronconi 1970s
By Barbieri e Marianelli, Tronconi
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and articulated Mid-Century Modern floor lamp or reading light with adjustable height
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 57.09 in W 8.67 in D 11.23 in
Adjustable Floor Lamp / Reading Light 8180 by Karl-Heinz Kinsky for Cosack 1960s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Munich, DE
Rare & elegant Mid-Century Modern adjustable floor lamp or reading light Nr 8180. Designed by Karl
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
H 59.06 in W 11.03 in D 35.44 in
1950's, Black and Brass Floor / Reading Lamp by Hans Bergström for Ataljé Lyktan
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful floor / reading lamp designed by Hans Bergström for Ataljé Lyktan in Sweden from the 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
H 61.03 in W 8.27 in D 19.69 in
Laurel Floor Lamp Mushroom Frosted Glass Shade
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Forest Hills, NY
detail, the Laurel Floor Lamp showcases the sleek lines and organic curves characteristic of the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Reading Floor Lamp Brass lacquered Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern reading floor lamp in brass, black and white lacquered metal, pink marble base
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
H 67.72 in W 13 in D 32.68 in
Rare Brass Nude Figural Art Deco Reading Floor Lamp by Frankart
By Frankart
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare1930s Frankart reading floor lamp with a base featuring three nude nymphs.
The reading lamp
Category
Vintage 1920s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swiss Lamps Gold Plated Brass Vintage Modernist 1970s Adjustable Floor Lamp
By Swiss Lamps International
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare Mid-Century Modern vintage European, Swiss made dimmable 'Haloprofil' floor lamp designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Metalarte Spain Metal Adjustable Reading Floor Lamp, 1970s
By Metalarte Spain
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an outstanding, adjustable, reading floor lamp, made of painted metal and
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
20th Century Swedish Vintage Reading Brass Floor Lamp by Falkenbergs Belysning
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish reading floor lamp with a new white round shade, made of hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 64.25 in W 16 in D 16 in
Mid Century Modern Reading Adjustable Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston C1955
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous fifties adjustable floor lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. White with brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel, Brass
'Timberline' Floor Lamp for GUBI
By Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
. The delicate curve of the stem and white canvas shade make the Timberline floor lamp idea for reading
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Stilnovo Mid-Century Reading Floor Lamp Brass whit lacquered Metal italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Vigevano, PV
Reading floor lamp in white lacquered metal and brass. ideal for reading corners. This lamp is from
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 63 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in
Adjustable Vintage Floor Lamp or Reading Light by Sölken Leuchten Germany 1980s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Vintage telescopic and rotating floor lamp or reading light. Adjustable in vertically and
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in Dm 68.9 in
1960s Stylized Space Age Gerald Thurston Reading Floor Lamps Mid-Century Modern
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Gerald Thurston stylized matching space age reading floor lamps.
These rare Gerald Thurston
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 45 in W 18 in D 8 in
Italian Brass Swing Arm Floor Reading Lamp Rectangle Genuine Taupe Marble Base
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Italian two patina Brass swing arm floor or reading lamp mounted on a beige
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
H 46.5 in W 19 in D 6.13 in
1990s Robert Sonneman George Kovacs Gray Pharmacy Library Reading Floor Lamp 60"
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Dayton, OH
floor lamp in grey.
15” x 6.25” x 49.5” / height adjustable to 59.5" (width x depth x height).
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 49.5 in W 15 in D 6.25 in
Elegant Mid Century Modern Diabolo Floor Lamp or Reading Light Austria 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Absolutely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern floor lamp or reading light
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Reading Floor Lamp Brass lacquered Metal by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very Rare Mid-Century Modern reading floor lamp in brass, red and white lacquered metal, white
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
H 61.03 in W 13.39 in D 52.37 in
20th Century Swedish Vintage Teak Wood Reading Floor Lamp by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique Swedish Gustavian Staken, floor lamp made of hand carved teak wood, designed
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Teak
Alain RICHARD reading lamp 1970
By Alain Richard
Located in PARIS, FR
Alain RICHARD (1926-2017)
" A19 L " reading lamp in off-white lacquered metal, pivoting light head
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Floor Lamp Frosted Glass Mushroom Globe Laurel Lamp Co
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid-Century Modern chrome floor lamp with frosted glass mushroom globe by Laurel Lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Paraph, a sign of style for your best reading lamp
Located in Bassano Del Grappa, VI
table and floor versions, demonstrates an elegant light design with the beauty of a simple gesture, just
Category
2010s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Orange Chromed Space Age Spot Floor Lamp by Swiss Lamps International
By Swiss Lamps International, Lad Team
Located in Vienna, AT
This fantastic orange Mid-Century Modern double spot floor lamp has been designed by LAD Team for
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Floor Lamp with Travertine Stone by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Floor Lamp designed and manufactured by Laurel Lamp Co. in the United States circa 1960’s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Chrome
Nessen Studios Brass & Walnut Reading Floor Lamp with White Glass Shade, 1950's
By Nessen Studio
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid Century Modern Nessen Studios Brass and Walnut Floor Lamp with White Milk Glass Liner
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 64 in W 11 in D 11 in
Vintage Max Studio Home Modern Arc Steel Marble Floor Library Reading Lamp 64"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Max Studio Home modern arched floor lamp. Made of steel featuring the symbolic mid century
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Steel
H 63.5 in W 25 in D 11 in
Midcentury Chrome Reading Lamp by Casella
By Casella, Cedric Hartman, Casella Lighting
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
The swivel floor lamp with V-shaped base and glass rod shade. Manufactured in San Francisco
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Multi Angle Floor Standing Reading Light A Great Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Multi Angle Floor Standing Reading Light
A Great Piece, it can stand out of the way behind your
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Rare Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp or Reading Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern floor lamp or reading light with adjustable diffuser. Designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 45.28 in W 5.71 in D 9.06 in
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Reading Floor Lamps 'Bola' by Florian Schulz 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two elegant and articulated floor lamps or reading lights. Model Bola. Designed and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 59.06 in Dm 9.06 in
'Dafne Reading Lamp' white/tabaco, La Caja
By La Caja
Located in MADRID, ES
Dafne Reading Lamp, takes inspiration from medieval Spanish chandeliers. The perfect height for reading
Category
2010s European Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Oscar Torlasco Floor Lamp for Lumi, Italy 1960s
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Rare large Mid Century Space Age floor lamp designed by Oscar Torlasco and manufactured by Lumi
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal
Barber & Osgerby for FLOS Tab F1 Floor Lamp
By Flos
Located in New York, NY
Edward Barber (British, b. 1969) and Jay Osgerby (British, b. 1969) for FLOS "Tab F1" floor reading
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Colombo Floor Lamp by Joe Colombo for Oluce
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Colombo floor lamp by Joe Colombo for Oluce. This lamp gets its name from the designer who was one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary 'Trefoil' Reading Lamp with Bronze Details
By John McDevitt, McDevitt Metal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A reduced-height floor lamp intended for use as a reading lamp. Set on a tri foot base featuring
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel, Bronze
Las Floor Lamp by Mist-o for Oluce
By Oluce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Las floor lamp designed by Mist-o for Oluce. Mist-o has made an exquisite sculpture style floor
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rolf Heide "Tuba" Floor Lamp for Anta, Germany
By George Kovacs
Located in Miami, FL
Rolf Heide designed floor lamp for Anta, Germany.
The Tuba floor lamp has been designed in a chic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
René-Jean Caillette B4 Floor Lamp for Disderot
By Disderot, René-Jean Caillette
Located in Glendale, CA
wood, the B4 floor lamp is ideal next to a sofa, as a reading lamp or as ambient lighting. This newly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Floris Fiedeldij Unique Prototype Floor Lamp for Artimeta
By Floris H. Fiedeldij
Located in Tilburg, NL
Floris Fiedeldij Unique Prototype Floor Lamp for Artimeta, The Netherlands.
This is a hand made
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
“Venticinque Senior” adjustable floor lamp for Candle Sergio Asti for Candle
By Candle, Sergio Asti
Located in Koper, SI
This floor reading lamp was designed by Italian architect Sergio Asti in 1968 and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 66.93 in W 10.63 in D 24.41 in
Adjustable Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Classic Thurston design Mid Century saucer top reading lamp manufactured by Lightolier. The lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Chrome Low Profile Reading Lamp, USA 1970's
Located in New York, NY
A reading floor lamp with an L-shaped base, adjustable; ideal for corner use.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
'Amanita' Floor Lamp by Mariana Pellegrino Soto for Oluce
By Oluce
Located in Glendale, CA
'Amanita' floor lamp by Mariana Pellegrino Soto for Oluce.
Simple yet refined, this geometric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Floor Lamp by Christian Dell for Belmag, Switzerland - 1928
By Christian Dell
Located in Berlin, DE
-adjustable work and reading lamp with gooseneck, designed by Christian Dell around 1928 for Belmag, Zurich
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Midcentury George Kovacs Robert Sonneman Modern Reading Lamp
By Sonneman Lighting, George Kovacs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Offered for sale is a Mid-Century Modern floor lamp designed by George Kovacs for Robert Sonneman
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Queen Floor Lamp
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
A timeless floor lamp for a chic, contemporary living room. The queen floor lamp stands on a simple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Floor lamp Papillona by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 70s
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Padova, IT
Flos Papillona is a floor lamp with a simple and modern design. Designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1975
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Tripod Floor Lamp, 1950s
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Tripod Reading Floor Lamp with White Linen Shade
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Americana Floor Lamp by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole
By Miguel Milà, Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
motion. The Americana lamp combines a smart articulated arm and the optimal height for reading, making it
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Von Nessen Chrome Extendable Reading Lamp Mid Century Modern
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Illuminate your favorite reading corner with the Von Nessen Chrome Extendable Reading Lamp, a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
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Floor Lamp For Reading For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic floor lamp for reading available at 1stDibs. A floor lamp for reading — often made from metal, brass and chrome — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect floor lamp for reading — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A floor lamp for reading made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made floor lamp for reading has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg and Robert Sonneman are consistently popular.
How Much is a Floor Lamp For Reading?
Prices for a floor lamp for reading start at $875 and top out at $10,000 with the average selling for $1,500.
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 Floor Lamp For Reading
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Floor 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021The 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 is a good reading lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A good reading lamp is a matter of personal choice. In general, halogen and fluorescent bulb lamps are better for reading than standard incandescent bulb lamps. Shop a range of antique and vintage reading lamps on 1stDibs.
- What are floor lamps?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024A 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Floor 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023The 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, 2023How 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, 2021A 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, 2022On 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, 2023To 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2021The 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, 2022The 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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