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Pair of Modern Style Floor Lamps from the German Company Briloner Leuchten
Located in Bastogne, BE
Briloner Leuchten offers a new perspective on dynamic refreshing design. A playful floor lamp
Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Playful Vintage Italian Modern Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish and striking, four-light floor lamp with frosted glass shades, marble base and brass-plated
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

FLOS Limited Edition Toio Lamp in Black
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
to form Toio, a playful floor lamp named after the word “toy.” This item is exclusively offered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

FLOS Limited Edition Toio Lamp in Black
FLOS Limited Edition Toio Lamp in Black
H 76.77 in W 6.69 in D 6.69 in
Drape Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A playful plaster drape lamp with large Twenty One Tonnes landslide shade. Good vintage condition
Category

Late 20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Drape Floor Lamp
Drape Floor Lamp
H 59 in Dm 32 in
Lucienne Floor Lamp
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The Lucienne Floor Lamp; is a playful piece of functional sculpture inspired by the fabric designs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lucienne Floor Lamp
Lucienne Floor Lamp
H 78 in W 24 in D 24 in
Mun Floor Lamp - Adjustable
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
, takes shape in the form of a desk lamp, two types of floor lamps, pendants in s, m and large and a
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Mun Floor Lamp - Adjustable
Mun Floor Lamp - Adjustable
H 47 in W 7.7 in D 35 in
Odyssey 6 Floor Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
The Odyssey floor lamp is a striking symbol, creating an internal architecture. The sturdy base of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Odyssey 6 Floor Lamp
Odyssey 6 Floor Lamp
H 61.2 in W 12.4 in D 12.4 in
Mun Floor Lamp 170 (High)
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
, takes shape in the form of a desk lamp, two types of floor lamps, pendants in s, m and large and a
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Salvino Marsura Brutalist Floor Lamp
By Salvino Marsura
Located in Milano, IT
. The floor lamp is made entirely of burnished wrought iron, simply charming. The base is round, with
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Salvino Marsura Brutalist Floor Lamp
Salvino Marsura Brutalist Floor Lamp
H 81.89 in W 14.97 in D 12.21 in
Artemide Ippolito 45 Floor Lamp
By Artemide, Alessandro Pedretti
Located in Hicksville, NY
touch of personality, filling any exterior with a soft, playful light. Integrated light source. Only
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Artemide Ippolito 45 Floor Lamp
Artemide Ippolito 45 Floor Lamp
H 17.72 in Dm 7.88 in
'Cirkus' Floor Lamp Green by AGO
By AGO Lighting, Bymars
Located in Paris, FR
Cirkus floor lamps by AGO Lighting. UL LISTED Coated ABS, aluminum, steel. LED GU10 max 6W x 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

'Cirkus' Floor Lamp Green by AGO
'Cirkus' Floor Lamp Green by AGO
H 51.38 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in
'Cirkus' Floor Lamp Terracotta by AGO
By AGO Lighting, Bymars
Located in Paris, FR
Cirkus floor lamps by AGO Lighting UL Listed Coated ABS, aluminum, steel LED GU10 max 6W x 2, 110
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

'Cirkus' Floor Lamp Terracotta by AGO
'Cirkus' Floor Lamp Terracotta by AGO
H 51.38 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in
'Cirkus' Floor Lamp Charcoal by AGO
By AGO Lighting, Bymars
Located in Paris, FR
Cirkus Floor Lamps by AGO Lighting UL LISTED Coated ABS, aluminum, steel LED GU10 max 6W x 2, 110
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

'Cirkus' Floor Lamp Charcoal by AGO
'Cirkus' Floor Lamp Charcoal by AGO
H 51.38 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in
'Cirkus' Floor Lamp Grey by AGO
By AGO Lighting, Bymars
Located in Paris, FR
Cirkus floor lamps by AGO Lighting UL Listed Coated ABS, aluminum, steel LED GU10 max 6W x 2, 110
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

'Cirkus' Floor Lamp Grey by AGO
'Cirkus' Floor Lamp Grey by AGO
H 51.38 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in
Postmodern Faux Roped Pillar Floor Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
faux rope detail, adding artistic flair. This floor lamp's playful yet modern design makes it a
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Scale Glazed Ceramic Floor Lamp
By Sean Gerstley
Located in New York, NY
on the floor as a standing lamp, though it would be a dramatic, heart-warming conversation piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Floor Lamps

Materials

Earthenware, Resin, Ceramic

Leather and Brass Meander Floor Lamp
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Meander Floor Lamp with three leather and brass adjustable arms, allows for playful poses and
Category

2010s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Louis Durot Unique Steel Floor Lamp
By Louis Durot
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Unique floor lamp by the french sculptor and artist Louis Durot. This enlighten sculpture is made
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Louis Durot Unique Steel Floor Lamp
Louis Durot Unique Steel Floor Lamp
H 63 in W 37.41 in D 13.39 in
Pair of Stilux Articulating Floor Lamps
By Stilux
Located in Hanover, MA
Matched pair of floor lamps by Stilux Milano designed by Oscar Torlasco with red shades, black
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Aluminum

Thomas Moser floor lamp by Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Highland, IN
This great floor lamp is architectural with a restrained playfulness, it employs innovative
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Dawn Floor Lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Dawn floor lamp by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L
Category

2010s Danish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Dawn Floor Lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Dawn Floor Lamp by 101 Copenhagen
H 66.15 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Antimatter Floor Lamp by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Antimatter floor lamp by Dechem Studio. Dimensions: D 25 x H 55 cm. Materials: glass, metal
Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Totem Floor Lamp L by Tokio
Located in Geneve, CH
Totem floor lamp L by Tokio Dimensions: D 55 x W 48 x H 130 cm. Materials: Anodized aluminium
Category

2010s Slovenian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Totem Floor Lamp L by Tokio
Totem Floor Lamp L by Tokio
H 51.19 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
Bauhaus Floor Lamp BH 23 by Tecnolumen
By Tecnolumen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. It’s also clear to see that the floor lamp was created during the Bauhaus movement. Its playful form
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Bauhaus Floor Lamp BH 23 by Tecnolumen
Bauhaus Floor Lamp BH 23 by Tecnolumen
H 76.1 in W 7.5 in D 29.4 in
Fabio Lombardo for Flos 'Aeto' Floor Lamp
By Fabio Lombardo, Flos
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fabio Lombardo for Flos, 'Aeto' floor lamp, Italy, 1980s A postmodern design that is comprised of
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Fabio Lombardo for Flos 'Aeto' Floor Lamp
Fabio Lombardo for Flos 'Aeto' Floor Lamp
H 76.78 in W 19.69 in D 14.57 in
Pop Ivory and Dark Bronze Floor Lamp
By Lampex
Located in Milan, IT
liveliness and playfulness, these lamps will give personality to any environments. The designers took
Category

2010s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pop Ivory and Dark Bronze Floor Lamp
Pop Ivory and Dark Bronze Floor Lamp
H 68.9 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Pop Ivory and Polished Brass Floor Lamp
By Lampex
Located in Milan, IT
liveliness and playfulness, these lamps will give personality to any environments. The designers took
Category

2010s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pop Ivory and Polished Brass Floor Lamp
Pop Ivory and Polished Brass Floor Lamp
H 68.9 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Attraction Celeste Floor Lamp by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
Attraction Celeste Floor Lamp by Jérôme Pereira Dimensions: D 30 x W 45 x H 210 cm Materials: Ash
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stone

Floor Lamp 2 by Michael Gittings
By Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Floor lamp 2 by Michael Gittings Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 205 cm. Materials: stainless steel
Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Floor Lamp 2 by Michael Gittings
Floor Lamp 2 by Michael Gittings
H 80.71 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Floor Lamp 1 by Michael Gittings
By Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Floor lamp 1 by Michael Gittings Dimensions: d 65 x w 65 x h 215 cm. Materials: Stainless steel
Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Floor Lamp 1 by Michael Gittings
Floor Lamp 1 by Michael Gittings
H 84.65 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Double Floor Lamp by Michael Gittings
By Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Double floor lamp by Michael Gittings Dimensions: D 50 x W 50 x H 178 cm. Materials: Stainless
Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Double Floor Lamp by Michael Gittings
Double Floor Lamp by Michael Gittings
H 70.08 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Floor Lamp 3 by Michael Gittings
By Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Floor lamp 3 by Michael Gittings Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 187 cm. Materials: stainless steel
Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Floor Lamp 3 by Michael Gittings
Floor Lamp 3 by Michael Gittings
H 73.63 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Anatomy Design 'Lab Light Floor' Brass, Porcelain and Steel Floor Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Floor lamp designed by Anatomy Design in 2010. The Lab light design came about from a genuine
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Sunflower Y M Floor Lamp Kooij
By Dirk Vander Kooij
Located in Dubai, DU
The Sunflower lends playful structure to the fresnel family. Positioned atop asymmetrical steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Sunflower Y M Floor Lamp Kooij
Sunflower Y M Floor Lamp Kooij
H 63.39 in Dm 29.14 in
Mid-Century Wooden Segmented Floor Lamp Red
Located in Mortsel, BE
The wooden segmented floor lamp is a unique and playful lighting fixture that offers endless
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Wooden Segmented Floor Lamp Red
Mid-Century Wooden Segmented Floor Lamp Red
H 57.09 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
Anatomy Design 'Lab Light Floor' Brass, Porcelain and Steel Floor Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Floor lamp designed by Anatomy Design in 2010. The Lab Light design came about from a genuine
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Anatomy Design 'Lab Light Floor' Brass, Porcelain and Steel Floor Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Floor lamp designed by Anatomy Design in 2010. The Lab Light design came about from a genuine
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Anatomy Design 'Steel Lab Light Floor' Steel and Aluminium Floor Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Floor lamp designed by Anatomy Design in 2010. Inspired by her parents’ pharmaceutical work and
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Anatomy Design 'Steel Lab Light Floor' Steel and Aluminium Floor Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Floor Lamp designed by Anatomy Design in 2010. Inspired by her parents’ pharmaceutical work and
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Large-scale Sculptural Ceramic Tripod Floor Lamp
By Simone Bodmer-Turner
Located in New York, NY
Entitled 'Tulip Lamp III' by Simone Bodmer-Turner, this monumentally-scaled freestanding floor lamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Plaster, Ceramic, Epoxy Resin

Anatomy Design 'Steel Lab Light Floor' Steel and Aluminium Floor Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Floor lamp designed by Anatomy Design in 2010. Inspired by her parents’ pharmaceutical work and
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Unbound Floor Lamp, H80, Grey Marble, White
By Space Copenhagen, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
lantern with the calming and characterful Unbound Floor Lamp. With the teardrop-shaped marble base
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble

Unbound Floor Lamp, H80, Grey Marble, Canvas
By Space Copenhagen, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
lantern with the calming and characterful unbound floor lamp. With the teardrop-shaped marble base
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble

Unbound Floor Lamp, H120, Grey Marble, White
By Space Copenhagen, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
lantern with the calming and characterful Unbound Floor Lamp. With the teardrop-shaped marble base
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble

Unbound Floor Lamp, H120, Grey Marble, Canvas
By Space Copenhagen, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
lantern with the calming and characterful Unbound Floor Lamp. With the teardrop-shaped marble base
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble

French Mid Century Modern Silvered Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This mid-century French 1950s floor lamp embodies a futuristic aesthetic reminiscent of the Jetsons
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Silver

Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Cocoon Floor Lamp
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This extremely rare floor lamp features an internal steel structure with three light sockets and is
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Resin

Paavo Tynell 9602 Floor Lamp, Canvas Shade
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 9602 floor lamp, also known as “Chinese Hat” was designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 for the Hotel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell 9602 Floor Lamp, Wicker Willow
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 9602 floor lamp, also known as “Chinese Hat” was designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 for the Hotel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamp 06 by Magic Circus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Floor lamp 06 by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: D 25 x H 140 cm Materials: Carrara marble base
Category

2010s French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Roberto Gabetti & Aimaro Isola Floor Lamp 'Bul-Bo'
By Roberto Gabetti and Aimaro Isola
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roberto Gabetti and Aimaro Isola for Ar.Bo, floor lamp 'Bul-Bo', leather, metal, rubber, Italy
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Black Emotional Lab Floor Lamp by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Emotional Lab Floor Lamp by Hania Jneid Dimensions: W 100 x D 100 x H 190 cm Materials
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Black Emotional Lab Floor Lamp by Hania Jneid
Black Emotional Lab Floor Lamp by Hania Jneid
H 74.81 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Grey Emotional Lab Floor Lamp by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Grey Aluminum Emotional Lab Floor Lamp by Hania Jneid Dimensions: W 100 x D 100 x H 190 cm
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Grey Emotional Lab Floor Lamp by Hania Jneid
Grey Emotional Lab Floor Lamp by Hania Jneid
H 74.81 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Beige Emotional Lab Floor Lamp by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige Emotional Lab Floor Lamp by Hania Jneid Dimensions: W 100 x D 100 x H 190 cm Materials
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Beige Emotional Lab Floor Lamp by Hania Jneid
Beige Emotional Lab Floor Lamp by Hania Jneid
H 74.81 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Wrought-Iron Floor Lamp with Black Fur Shade
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Wrought-iron floor lamp with Black fur shade. The ornamental, playful shape of the body of this
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

'Aeto' by Fabio Lombardo for Flos Floor Lamp
By Fabio Lombardo, Flos
Located in Berlin, DE
'Aeto' by Fabio Lombardo for Flos, blue floor lamp in the shape of an eye, Italy, 1980s. Well
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

'Aeto' by Fabio Lombardo for Flos Floor Lamp
'Aeto' by Fabio Lombardo for Flos Floor Lamp
H 77.17 in W 18.9 in D 4.73 in
Gubi Satellite Outdoor Floor Lamp by Mathieu Mategot
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Outdoor Pendant and Satellite Outdoor Floor Lamp are GUBI’s first lighting designs created specifically
Category

2010s Danish Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Gubi Satellite Outdoor Floor Lamp by Mathieu Mategot
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Outdoor Pendant and Satellite Outdoor Floor Lamp are GUBI’s first lighting designs created specifically
Category

2010s Danish Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Stemlite Floor Lamp by Bill Curry for GUBI
By Bill Curry, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Stemlite Floor Lamp by Bill Curry for GUBI. Originally conceived in 1962 by designer Bill Curry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Stemlite Floor Lamp by Bill Curry for GUBI
Stemlite Floor Lamp by Bill Curry for GUBI
H 43.4 in W 14.9 in D 14.9 in
Contemporary Floor Lamp in Gypsum / Collectible Design "Step Lamp" by AOAO
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
sculpture’s form alludes to ambition and enlightenment in a playful way. The lamp’s smooth, organic curves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Plaster

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Playful Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the playful floor lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each playful floor lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Find 59 options for an antique or vintage playful floor lamp now, or shop our selection of 226 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a playful floor lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A playful floor lamp, designed in the modern, mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Astep, Vittoriano Vigano and GamFratesi each produced at least one beautiful playful floor lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Playful Floor Lamp?

The average selling price for a playful floor lamp at 1stDibs is $2,718, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $59,275 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Playful Floor Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    A floor lamp is a tall standing lamp used to illuminate a space. A floor lamp should typically be between 58 and 64 inches tall. The bottom of the fixture's shade should be slightly below or approximately at the eye level of a person sitting nearby. This will help your guests avoid the lamp's glare.

    In addition to illuminating large spaces, floor lamps can light specific seating areas and serve as task lighting (use a taller floor lamp if you wish to keep a fair amount of distance between the fixture and your seating). Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space.

    Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Floor lamps have evolved since their inception as torchères in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A torchiere floor lamp is a lamp known for its upright, torch-like frame. The name is derived from the French word for “torch.” The light of this fixture points upward, providing indirect light.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    A floor lamp should typically be between 58 and 64 inches tall. The bottom of the fixture's shade should be slightly below or approximately at the eye level of a person sitting nearby. This will help your guests avoid the lamp's glare.

    In addition to illuminating large spaces, floor lamps can light specific seating areas and serve as task lighting (use a taller floor lamp if you wish to keep a fair amount of distance between the fixture and your seating). Integrated into a room's overall design, a floor lamp can create an intimate atmosphere and introduce a stylish, sculptural element.

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

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