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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Midcentury Chrome Faux Bamboo Lotus Floor Lamp

H 55 in Dm 9.5 in

Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bois Faux Bamboo Chrome Lotus Floor Lamp

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By Zhipeng Tan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Pair Jamie Young Gold Flowering Large Lotus Floor Lamps

By Jamie Young

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

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20th Century Floor Lamps

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Pair Jamie Young Gold Flowering Large Lotus Floor Lamps

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By Tommaso Barbi

Located in London, GB

This extravagant brass torchiere floor lamp imported from Italy and is a stunning and highly rare

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Brass Torchiere Lotus Floor Lamp 1960s 1970s Vintage Tommaso Barbi Palm Tree

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Atelier Linné Lotus Lamp in Cast Bronze

By Atelier Linné

Located in Paris, FR

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2010s French Minimalist Floor Lamps

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Atelier Linné Lotus Lamp in Cast Bronze

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1960s Italian Ceramic Lotus Flower Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Italian ceramic faux bamboo and lotus flower floor lamp, with lily pad base.. Lotus blossoms

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

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1960s Italian Ceramic Lotus Flower Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp

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By Arthur Court

Located in New York, NY

Stylish cast aluminum floor lamp in high buff finish. The lamp has a lotus leaf form base with faux

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Brass Lotus Form Floor Lamp with Black Base, by Feldman

By Feldman Lighting Co.

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Brass lotus form floor lamp with black base, by Feldman.

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass Lotus Form Floor Lamp with Black Base, by Feldman

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19th C. Gilt Metal Lotus Flower and Bird Floor Lamp

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

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19th C. Gilt Metal Lotus Flower and Bird Floor Lamp

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By Flos, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Rockaway, NJ

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Gianfranco Frattini Heavy Brass Floor Lamp Tourchere Dimmer Scallop Lotus Shade

H 74 in W 9 in D 7 in

Lotus flower brass floor/table lamp, attr. Bottega Gadda, Italy, 1970

By Bottega Gadda

Located in Firenze, IT

Important lotus flower brass floor/table lamp. Hand manufactured. attributed to Bottega Gadda

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

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Brass

Lotus flower brass floor/table lamp, attr. Bottega Gadda, Italy, 1970

H 12.6 in Dm 17.72 in

Large Spherical Capiz Lotus Flower Floor Lamp 1970s by Rausch Beleuchtung

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

Beautiful Lotus flower floor lamp in spherical shape consisting of Lotus Capiz shaped flowers

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Chrome, Metal

Large Spherical Capiz Lotus Flower Floor Lamp 1970s by Rausch Beleuchtung

H 65.36 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in

Feldman Brass Lotus Lamp

By Feldman Lighting Co.

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Large polished brass lotus lamp by Feldman Lighting Co. Shade is not included.

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

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Brass

Feldman Brass Lotus Lamp

H 51 in Dm 11 in

1950's Mid Century Modern Gilt Tole Lotus Floral Table Floor Lamp

Located in Opa Locka, FL

c1950's French Gilt Tole Open Bud Lotus Floral Floor Lamp/ Table. Table attached, this is a lovely

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

1950's Mid Century Modern Gilt Tole Lotus Floral Table Floor Lamp

H 32 in Dm 20 in

Cast Metal Faux Bamboo Heavy Lotus Base Chrome Floor Lamp Torchere Mid Century

By Mastercraft, Laurel Studios, Robert Sonneman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Cast Metal Faux Bamboo Heavy Lotus Base Chrome Floor Lamp Torchere Mid Century MINT

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Cast Metal Faux Bamboo Heavy Lotus Base Chrome Floor Lamp Torchere Mid Century

H 57 in Dm 12 in

Brass Lotus Lamp by Feldman

By Feldman Lighting Co.

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Polished brass lotus lamp by Feldman lighting. No lampshade.

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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

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Brass

Brass Lotus Lamp by Feldman

H 43 in Dm 11 in

Pair of Cast Lotus Shape Bases Chrome Faux Bamboo Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

By Laurel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of cast lotus shape bases chrome faux bamboo Mid-Century Modern floor lamps torcheres.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Pair of Cast Lotus Shape Bases Chrome Faux Bamboo Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

H 56 in W 12 in D 10 in

Faux Bamboo Brass Floor Lamp with A Lotus Flower on Top by Maison Baguès, France

By Maison Baguès

Located in Brussels, BE

Elegant brass faux bamboo floor lamp with a lotus flower finely carved on top. One light and an

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Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Revival Floor Lamps

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Brass

Faux Bamboo Brass Floor Lamp with A Lotus Flower on Top by Maison Baguès, France

H 70.87 in Dm 22.05 in

Lotus Standing Light

Located in Dunedin, NZ

Combining the highest quality materials, the Lotus Standing Light boasts a harmonious blend of ABS

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2010s New Zealand Floor Lamps

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Bronze, Copper

Lotus Standing Light

H 76.78 in Dm 17.72 in

1940s Cream white Hollywood Regency floor lamp

Located in Ferndale, MI

Hollywood Regency floor lamp . Stacked tower of lotus leaves in a cream white finish . Lamp has

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

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Metal

1940s Cream white Hollywood Regency floor lamp

H 42 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in

Maison Jansen Flower Floor Lamp or Table Lamp with 4 flowers

By Maison Jansen

Located in Antwerp, BE

4 flowered Maison Jansen floor lamp or side lamp. A Hollywood regency glamorous lamp with 4 large

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Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Maison Jansen Flower Floor Lamp or Table Lamp with 4 flowers

H 40.95 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in

1960s Art Deco Stiffel Tulip Torchiere Floor Lamps Chicago

By Stiffel

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Art Deco Stiffel Brass Torchiere Floor Lamps Tulip with Lotus base Made in Chicago Il 64.63 h x

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

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Brass

1960s Art Deco Stiffel Tulip Torchiere Floor Lamps Chicago

H 64.63 in Dm 11.5 in

Walking Floor Lamp Brushed Brass by Zhipeng Tan

By Zhipeng Tan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

environmental (water drops, tree roots) to being figurative (spinal cords, pelvic structures). The Lotus

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Floor Lamps

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Brass

Walking Floor Lamp Brushed Brass by Zhipeng Tan

H 74.1 in W 27.3 in D 27.3 in

Chic Mid-Century Modern Chrome Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant Mid-Century Modern chrome floor lamp with faux bamboo column and pretty lotus flower shaped

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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Chic Mid-Century Modern Chrome Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp

H 59 in W 12 in D 12 in

18th Century Hand-Carved & Painted Italian Candlestick Floor Lamp 'Converted'

Located in Dallas, TX

18th century hand-carved & painted Italian candlestick floor lamp is a beautiful example of Italian

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Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Revival Floor Lamps

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Pine

18th Century Hand-Carved & Painted Italian Candlestick Floor Lamp 'Converted'

H 71.5 in Dm 12 in

Walking Floor Lamp Polished or Matte Brass Gold Lighting Customizable

By Zhipeng Tan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The walking floor lamp can also be used as a sculpture or an accent piece in the interior. It is

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2010s Chinese Floor Lamps

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Brass

Walking Floor Lamp Polished or Matte Brass Gold Lighting Customizable

H 74.81 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

Walking Floor Lamp Polished or Matte Brass Gold Lighting Customizable

By Zhipeng Tan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The walking floor lamp can also be used as a sculpture or an accent piece in the interior. It is

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2010s Chinese Floor Lamps

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Brass

Walking Floor Lamp Polished or Matte Brass Gold Lighting Customizable

H 74.81 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

Brutalist Gold Lotus Torchiere Wall Light Tom Greene for Feldman 1970s

By Tom Greene

Located in Hastings, GB

Floor lamps, you would simply need to fit a USA standard electrical plug or use a USA adapter. You would

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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Brutalist Gold Lotus Torchiere Wall Light Tom Greene for Feldman 1970s

H 47.64 in W 6.7 in D 9.45 in

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H 19.69 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in

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1950s Boomerang design style beige bouclé fabric curved sofa.

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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1950s Boomerang Design Style Bouclé Fabric Curved Sofa

H 28.35 in W 141.74 in D 70.87 in

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H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in

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The Cosmo Moon floor lamp by Kifu Paris is a whimsical and sculptural piece, inlaid in bronze-patina brass with a beautiful blue pen shell inlaid piece at the lower part. The amorpho...

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Sculptural Floor Lamp with Bronze-Patina Brass and Shell Inlay by Kifu Paris

H 59.06 in W 10.44 in D 13.78 in

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H 36.42 in W 78.75 in D 13.78 in

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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H 81.5 in W 31.25 in D 15 in

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Brass Chrome Glass Tall Etagere

H 75 in W 14 in D 31 in

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H 55 in W 19.5 in D 13.5 in

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Chic coffee table covered in mirror and framed in faux bamboo trim. Upturned ends with planter pockets.

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

Wonderful uplighter floor lamp by Dutch architect Menno Dieperink. Grey and black lacquered bent

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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Floor Lamp Uplighter "Lotus" by Menno Dieperink

H 74.81 in W 9.85 in D 13.78 in

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By Relco Italia, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Gianfranco Frattini floor lamp for Relco Made of brass with lotus shape shade.

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Located in Paris, FR

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H 67 in

Faux Bamboo Lotus Base Chrome Floor Lamp

By Laurel Studios

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nice casted faux bamboo shaft lotus base chrome floor lamp.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Faux Bamboo Lotus Base Chrome Floor Lamp

H 57 in Dm 12 in

Pair of Etched Brass Lotus Floor or Table Lamps

By Feldman Brothers

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Probably by Feldman, the maker of the lotus pendant lights, these tall lotus lamps are rare and

Category

Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Pair of Etched Brass Lotus Floor or Table Lamps

H 62.75 in Dm 8.5 in

Solid Brass Crane Floor Lamp with Lotus Flower Lights

Located in London, GB

A stunning and original solid brass crane floor lamp, with two brass lotus flower lights, one part

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Crane Floor Lamp with Lotus Flower Lights

H 49.22 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in

Gianfranco Frattini Brass Floor Lamp with Dimmer Scallop or Lotus Shade

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Giancarlo Frattini for Relco floor lamp. Made of heavy stock brass with sculptural lotus shape

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Gianfranco Frattini Brass Floor Lamp with Dimmer Scallop or Lotus Shade

H 74 in W 9 in D 7 in

Pair of Brass Lotus Lamps

By Feldman Lighting Co.

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Pair of brass lotus lamps attributed to Feldman Lighting Co. Newly polished and wired. Requires two

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Lotus Lamps

H 38 in Dm 10 in

Original Maison Jansen Brass Lotus Flower Lamp

By Maison Jansen

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Wonderful retro Maison Jansen Lotus lamp from 1970s France. Beautifully made in brass, featuring

Category

Vintage 1970s French Other Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Original Maison Jansen Brass Lotus Flower Lamp

H 40.56 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in

Anglo Sinhalese Hardwood Lotus Leaf Standard Lamp with Twisted Stem

Located in London, GB

An unusual Anglo Sinhalese hardwood standard lamp with twisted stem, with large carved lotus leaves

Category

Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Floor Lamps

Materials

Hardwood

Anglo Sinhalese Hardwood Lotus Leaf Standard Lamp with Twisted Stem

H 49.22 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in

Mid-Century French Floor Lamp

By Arlus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Articulated mid-century floor lamp. Very attractive and elegant shades. Manufactured by Lunel

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-Century French Floor Lamp

H 69 in Dm 11 in

Mid-century French Floor Lamp

By Arlus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Articulated mid-century floor lamp. Very attractive and elegant shades. Manufactured by Lunel

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-century French Floor Lamp

H 69 in Dm 11 in

Brass Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp by Chapman

By Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A solid brass floor lamp by Chapman, with a bamboo shaft and lotus petal shaped base. Great wear

Category

Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Brass Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp by Chapman

H 61 in Dm 11.5 in

Pair of Fun Italian Tole Floor Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

Whimsical (crazy) lotus blossom inspired floor lamps with brass and tole blossoms, leaves, and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Tôle

Pair of Fun Italian Tole Floor Lamps

H 59.5 in Dm 12 in

Faux Bamboo and Leaf Form Floor Lamp

By Antonio Pavia

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish and chic floor lamp evokes a hint of Tony Duquette's love of Hollywood Regency style

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Faux Bamboo and Leaf Form Floor Lamp

H 77.25 in W 56 in D 20 in

Fine Patinated Neoclassical Cast Iron Floor Lamp/Torchere

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine quality 19th Century cast and patinated iron neoclassical floor lamp/torchere with foliate

Category

Antique 19th Century English Floor Lamps

Fine Patinated Neoclassical Cast Iron Floor Lamp/Torchere

H 61 in Dm 20 in

Italian Wrought Iron Floor Lamp, Turn of the 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having a lotus pattern on the standard, the 3 legs spiral twisted and decorated with scroll work

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Wrought Iron Floor Lamp, Turn of the 20th Century

H 74 in Dm 15 in

20th Century Modern Design Gianfranco Frattini for Relco Brass Floor Lamp 80s

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Palermo, IT

Gianfranco Frattini for Relco original brass floor lamp. Made of heavy stock brass with sculptural

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

20th Century Modern Design Gianfranco Frattini for Relco Brass Floor Lamp 80s

H 74.81 in Dm 9.06 in

Pair of Elegant Giltwood Torchieres/Floor Lamps in Neoclassical Taste circa 1900

Located in Houston, TX

tripartite bases with paw feet, the eight lotus carved candle arms set with leaf carved cups, surrounding A

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Floor Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Elegant Giltwood Torchieres/Floor Lamps in Neoclassical Taste circa 1900

H 78 in W 19 in D 19 in

Acrylic loctus table or floor lamp by Rougier

By Roger Rougier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A cool vintage acrylic and brass tall table lamp made by Rougier, a Canadian company that is

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Acrylic loctus table or floor lamp by Rougier

H 33 in Dm 12 in

Sculptural acrylic table or floor lamp by Rougier

By Roger Rougier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A cool vintage acrylic and brass tall table lamp made by Rougier, a Canadian company that was

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural acrylic table or floor lamp by Rougier

H 31 in Dm 10 in

Table Lamp Sitting Wooden Mandalay Priest with Decorations, Burma, 19th Century

Located in Salzburg, AT

Small table lamp of a sitting priest made of wood with gilded finish. The noble object comes from

Category

Antique 1860s Burmese Other Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Table Lamp Sitting Wooden Mandalay Priest with Decorations, Burma, 19th Century

H 17.72 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in

Lotus Floor Lamp

Located in Geneva, CH

8 leaf lotus floor lamp brass floor lamp. attributed to Henri Fernandez

Category

Vintage 1970s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Tin

Lotus Floor Lamp

H 72.05 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in

Rare Brass Lotus Floor Lamp by Feldman

By Feldman Lighting Co.

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Large brass lotus blossom floor lamp with solid wood base by the Feldman Company.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Rare Brass Lotus Floor Lamp by Feldman

H 56 in Dm 12 in

Baguès French Lotus Bronze Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp

By Maison Baguès

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Authentic French Maison Baguès with lotus flower motif, made of solid bronze faux bamboo floor lamp

Category

Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Baguès French Lotus Bronze Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp

H 58 in Dm 15 in

Decorative Floor Lamp Lotus Flower Italian Design Gold Metal Crystal, 1970s

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Decorative floor lamp lotus flower Italian design gold plate metal crystal, 1970s Measures

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Gold Plate

Decorative Floor Lamp Lotus Flower Italian Design Gold Metal Crystal, 1970s

H 74.81 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

1950s Art Deco Brass Lotus Torchiere Floor Lamp by Stiffel Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger, Stiffel

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Vintage STIFFEL Floor Lamp 1950s Art Deco Hollywood Regency Lotus Torchiere Floor Lamp The base of

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s Art Deco Brass Lotus Torchiere Floor Lamp by Stiffel Tommi Parzinger

H 64.5 in Dm 12 in

Pair of Brass Lotus and Bamboo Floor Lamps, France, Mid-20th Century

By Maison Baguès

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of brass lotus and bamboo floor lamps, France, mid-20th century.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Lotus and Bamboo Floor Lamps, France, Mid-20th Century

H 68.9 in W 13 in D 13 in

Mid Century Modern Vintage Hollywood Regency Pink Glass Lotus Flower Floor Lamp

Located in Antwerp, BE

A spectacular Vintage Hollywood Regency Pink Glass Lotus Flower Floor Lamp.This dramatic lamp

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Vintage Hollywood Regency Pink Glass Lotus Flower Floor Lamp

H 71.66 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in

Art Deco Lotus Flower Stiffel Vintage Brass Floor Lamp with Glass Shade

By Stiffel

Located in Lomita, CA

manufacturing in the 1960s. This is a solid , well made brass floor lamp with a lily shaped base, a sleek body

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Lotus Flower Stiffel Vintage Brass Floor Lamp with Glass Shade

H 69 in W 20 in D 20 in

Hand-Painted Giltwood Floor Lamp

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Introducing our opulent gilt wood floor lamp, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. Each element

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Hand-Painted Giltwood Floor Lamp

H 63.5 in Dm 16 in

Chapman Art Deco Brass and Ceramic Lily Floor Lamp

By Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Miami, FL

Exquisite 1983 Chapman brass and ceramic torchiere floor lamp having a decidedly Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chapman Art Deco Brass and Ceramic Lily Floor Lamp

H 72.5 in Dm 11 in

Italian Travertine and Brass Flower Floor Lamp by Tommaso Barbi, 1970s

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Pasadena, CA

Fabulous floor lamp with double brass lotus flowers made of polished brass on original travertine

Category

Vintage 1970s Floor Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Italian Travertine and Brass Flower Floor Lamp by Tommaso Barbi, 1970s

H 69.5 in W 27 in D 16 in

Lotus Pod Torchiere, White Bronze by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, in Stock

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lotus pod torchiere White bronze Hand repoussé Limited edition Repousse´ is the traditional

Category

2010s Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Lotus Pod Torchiere, White Bronze by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, in Stock

H 65.75 in W 15.25 in D 13.25 in

Floorlamp in Crystal Glass and Metal

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Floor lamp, crystal glass, metal, Denmark, design 1993 This highly decorative floor light of

Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Floorlamp in Crystal Glass and Metal

H 33.08 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Monumental Iconic Brass Lotus Lamp by Feldman

By Feldman Lighting Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Feldman brass lotus lamp floats seven-tiers of Lotus creating a lamp that not only stands on

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Monumental Iconic Brass Lotus Lamp by Feldman

H 50 in Dm 9 in

Gino SCARPA - "Lotus" floor lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Gino SCARPA (Italian-born 1924) Exceptional patinated bronze Lotus floor lamp - circa 1950

Category

Vintage 1950s Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Gino SCARPA - "Lotus" floor lamp

H 69 in

Lotus Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Floor lamp with gilt lotus lamp

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lotus Floor Lamp

H 63 in Dm 12 in

Italian Ceramic Lotus Floor Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

Italian ceramic lotus and bamboo floor lamp. Fantastic Hollywood Regency profile. Shade not

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Ceramic Lotus Floor Lamp

H 57 in W 12 in D 12 in

Pair of Arlus silver floor lamps

Located in Newburgh, NY

Elegant pair of Arlus Lotus floor lamps with detailed tripod base, of note is the elegant lotus

Category

20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Silver

Pair of Arlus silver floor lamps

H 72 in Dm 16 in

All Original Mother-of-pearl Flower Ball Floor Lamp

Located in Staphorst, NL

Flower ball mother-of-pearl floor lamp, 1970. Lotus floor lamp, shade made of thin pearl leaves

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

All Original Mother-of-pearl Flower Ball Floor Lamp

H 64.97 in Dm 19.69 in

Midcentury Floor Lamp with a Double Lotus Shade

Located in London, GB

Midcentury floor lamp, rosewood chrome and glass with an impressive acrylic double lotus shade

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Midcentury Floor Lamp with a Double Lotus Shade

H 46.07 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in

Chrome Bamboo and Lotus Flower Floor Lamp by Tyndale, 1950s

By Tyndale

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, chromed faux bamboo floor lamp. The striking lamp stem features a beautiful lotus flower design base that

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Chrome Bamboo and Lotus Flower Floor Lamp by Tyndale, 1950s

H 60 in Dm 12 in

Chinese Dragon Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Outstanding Chinese brass floor lamp featuring a dragon with lotus (in lieu of flame), the lotus

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chinese Dragon Floor Lamp

H 75.5 in

Floor lamp by Ramsey

Located in Newburgh, NY

Elegant floor lamp by Ramsey, made of bronze with a very intricate base, the top has a very

Category

20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Floor lamp by Ramsey

Tynedale Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Lovely chrome faux bamboo floor lamp made by Tynedale. It has a very pretty base that is shaped

Category

Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

Tynedale Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp

H 57 in Dm 16 in

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Lotus Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the lotus floor lamp you’re looking for. A lotus floor lamp — often made from metal, brass and bronze — can elevate any home. There are 25 variations of the antique or vintage lotus floor lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer lotus floor lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A lotus floor lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. A well-made lotus floor lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gianfranco Frattini, Maison Baguès and Zhipeng Tan are consistently popular.

How Much is a Lotus Floor Lamp?

Prices for a lotus floor lamp start at $675 and top out at $48,041 with the average selling for $4,422.

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 Lotus Floor Lamp

What are floor lamps?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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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