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.

Theater Floor Lamps

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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Floor Lamps

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H 75 in W 26 in D 26 in

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Located in Kojetice, CZ

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Vintage Black Theater Tripod Lamp, 1960s

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Rare 1950 Vintage Industrial 'Strand Electric Movie Theater Lamp, England

By Strand Electric

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare 1950 vintage industrial 'STRAND’ electric movie theater lamp, England. Adjustable height from

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Rare 1950 Vintage Industrial 'Strand Electric Movie Theater Lamp, England

H 9 in W 18 in D 13 in

Double Theater Light Stand

Located in VUGHT, NL

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Double Theater Light Stand

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Wagner Festival Hall Spotlight German Theater Light Cinema Industrial Lamp

By Agnes Harrison Lincoln

Located in Ettlingen, DE

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Wagner Festival Hall Spotlight German Theater Light Cinema Industrial Lamp

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Theater Set Projector Light, France 1930

Located in Milan, IT

A theater set projector light with adjustable iron tripod, used during outdoor shooting. Made by

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Theater Set Projector Light, France 1930

H 92 in W 14 in D 22 in

Grey Theater Spotlight on Wooden Tripod, 1980s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

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Grey Theater Spotlight on Wooden Tripod, 1980s

H 68.9 in W 21.66 in D 22.84 in

Brisé Floor Lamp by ROCHE & FRÈRES

Located in Geneve, CH

Brisé Floor Lamp by ROCHE & FRÈRES Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces + 4 A.P. Dimensions: Ø 36 x H 200 cm

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Brisé Floor Lamp by ROCHE & FRÈRES

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Large Industrial Theater Spot on Tripod, DAB Spotlight

Located in Antwerp, BE

used as a table lamp or as a floor lamp by his size. He's adjustable up en down. This industrial spot

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Large Industrial Theater Spot on Tripod, DAB Spotlight

H 28.35 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in

Theater Spotlight on Wooden Tripod Base, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

, iron grid - Dimensions of the lamp: 33 x 33 cm, Height: 55 cm, Depth: 40 cm - Minimum total height

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Located in San Francisco, CA

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Midcentury Strong Trouperette Theater Stage Spot Light on Stand

Located in Rio Vista, CA

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20th Century French Industrial Walnut Spotlight - Vintage Metal Theater Light

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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20th Century French Industrial Walnut Spotlight - Vintage Metal Theater Light

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Located in Paris, FR

Vintage theater spotlight by Furse (from a London theater), steel body, Fresnel lens, dimmer switch

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Theater Spotlight Manufactured by Furse on Vintage Tripod, Uk, 1950's

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Extra Large Vintage Theatre Stage Floor Lamp By Strand Electric

By Strand Electric

Located in Nottingham, GB

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Extra Large Vintage Theatre Stage Floor Lamp By Strand Electric

H 98.43 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in

Waxed Macassar Ebony Wood Floor lamp Rythme by Hervé Langlais

Located in Paris, FR

Rhythm floor lamp, design Hervé Langlais for Galerie Negropontes, 2021 Total height 71.65 inch, Ø

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Waxed Macassar Ebony Wood Floor lamp Rythme by Hervé Langlais

H 71.66 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in

Danish Modern Oak & Brass Adjustable Floor Lamp by Holm Sørensen, 1960s

By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

Located in Odense, DK

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Danish Modern Oak & Brass Adjustable Floor Lamp by Holm Sørensen, 1960s

H 64.97 in Dm 14.18 in

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By Artemide, Gae Aulenti

Located in Turin, Turin

, La Scala in Milan, and the Odéon Theater in Paris. Here we have the famous "Oracolo" floor lamp

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20th Century Gae Aulenti Floor Lamp Mod. Oracolo for Artemide, 1960s

H 53.94 in Dm 16.54 in

20th Century Vittoriano Viganò Arteluce Floor Lamps Mod. 1078 in Metal &Aluminum

By Vittoriano Vigano, Arteluce

Located in Turin, Turin

who marked that period and the future of the firm with his own style. Here the floor lamp model 1078

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20th Century Vittoriano Viganò Arteluce Floor Lamps Mod. 1078 in Metal &Aluminum

H 63.39 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

20th Century Vittoriano Viganò Floor Lamps Mod. 1047 for Arteluce, Early 50s

By Vittoriano Vigano, Arteluce

Located in Turin, Turin

services, museum and theater, and on the relationship between space and objectl. Great importance also had

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20th Century Vittoriano Viganò Floor Lamps Mod. 1047 for Arteluce, Early 50s

H 55.91 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in

20th Century Italian Industrial Style Metal Spotlight - Theatre Pine Floor Light

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

detailed theater floor studio lamp is composed with a large adjustable shade, featuring a single light

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Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Floor Lamps

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Metal

20th Century Italian Industrial Style Metal Spotlight - Theatre Pine Floor Light

H 92 in W 36 in D 31 in

Mariano Fortuny for Palluco Italia, Photographer Lamp in Original Black

By Mariano Fortuny

Located in Dallas, TX

In 1907, the Pallucco Fortuny floor LED lamp emerged as a technical lighting solution for theater

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Mariano Fortuny for Palluco Italia, Photographer Lamp in Original Black

H 77 in W 37 in D 34 in

Le Passé Est Léger '1 of 3' Customized Industrial Stage Light / Stage Lamp, 1930

Located in Deland, FL

daily use as a floor lamp. This re-creation is the work of artisan-designer, Fackler Benjamin known for

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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Floor Lamps

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Steel

Le Passé Est Léger '1 of 3' Customized Industrial Stage Light / Stage Lamp, 1930

H 72 in W 23 in D 23 in

Monumental Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra by Beurdeley

By Maison Beurdeley

Located in London, GB

. The candelabra are next documented at the Fox Theater in San Francisco. Eve Leo Fox, the wife of

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Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Floor Lamps

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Monumental Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra by Beurdeley

H 107.49 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Pendant Light by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, 1960’s

By Holm Sørensen, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

Located in London, GB

Stijl and Bauhaus movements. His attenuated floor and table lamps contain the classic tri-pod base that

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Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Pendant Light by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, 1960’s

H 12.41 in Dm 13.78 in

Monumental Pair of French Modernist Long Tubular Sconces by Petitot

By Atelier Petitot

Located in New York City, NY

. Due to their scale, these sconces can even be used in lieu of a floor lamp as the entire glass entity

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Bronze, Nickel

Monumental Pair of French Modernist Long Tubular Sconces by Petitot

H 43 in W 8.25 in D 3.5 in

17th Century Antwerp Cabinet with Painted Panels Attributed to H. Van Balen

Located in PARIS, FR

door displays the Allegory of Vanity, personified by a young woman holding an oil lamp from which smoke

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Antique Early 17th Century Belgian Louis XIII Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

17th Century Antwerp Cabinet with Painted Panels Attributed to H. Van Balen

H 64.96 in W 38.19 in D 17.72 in

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Chandelier P2430 Pendant Fixture Yamagiwa, 1998

By Yamagiwa, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Brooklyn, NY

the table and floor lamp versions of the "Taliesin" series of lights stems from this original design

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Late 20th Century Japanese Mission Chandeliers and Pendants

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Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Chandelier P2430 Pendant Fixture Yamagiwa, 1998

H 65 in W 16 in D 8 in

Grey Metal Film Theater Spot Wooden Tripod Light Floor Lamp

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Film Theater spot on wooden tripod. Adjustable height and angle, Grey Metal spot light. Total

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Floor Lamps

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Metal

Grey Metal Film Theater Spot Wooden Tripod Light Floor Lamp

H 74.81 in W 14.97 in D 22.05 in

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H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 7.88 in

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H 29 in W 82 in D 30 in

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Located in Sag Harbor, NY

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H 102 in W 38 in D 38 in

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H 59 in W 39 in D 29 in

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H 7.49 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in

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Belgian Movie or Theater Spot Light by ADB from 1950s

By ADB Lighting

Located in Dusseldorf, NRW

This spot is in wonderful condition and in an unique color. It is made by the Belgian lighting company ADB. The light is still working and it the mechanics are all fine. For sh...

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Belgian Movie or Theater Spot Light by ADB from 1950s

H 70.08 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in

F. Barbedienne Pair of French Neo-Pompeian Bronze Floor Lamps, circa 1855

By Henry Cahieux and Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Paris, FR

). Pair of neo-Pompeian floor lamps. Signed F. Barbedienne, France, circa 1855. Measures: Height

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

F. Barbedienne Pair of French Neo-Pompeian Bronze Floor Lamps, circa 1855

H 79.53 in Dm 13.78 in

Mid-20th Century French Theatrical Lighthouse Made by Brand Cremer

By A.E. Cremer

Located in Milan, Italy

This amazing and rare French Theatrical Lighthouse comes from an old French theater from '1940s

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Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century French Theatrical Lighthouse Made by Brand Cremer

H 20.48 in W 7.49 in D 13.39 in

Spotlight On Vintage Tripod

Located in Houston, TX

Old theater spotlight on vintage tripod base.

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Vintage 1930s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Spotlight On Vintage Tripod

H 72 in W 46 in D 40 in

Vintage Deco Movie Cinema Studio Spotlight on Stand, Circa 1940. As Sculpture.

Located in Dallas, TX

. Pristine condition and working as new. Set up as originally used with a 500 watt tungsten lamp but can be

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Deco Movie Cinema Studio Spotlight on Stand, Circa 1940. As Sculpture.

H 11 in W 7 in D 7 in

Vintage Theater Light, 1950s

Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE

spots can be great ceiling lights, as well as floor lamps. They can Also easily be mounted on a tripod

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Vintage 1950s Latvian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Vintage Theater Light, 1950s

H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 17.72 in

Theater light / floor lamp with diaphram

Located in New York, NY

. Several trade marks are engraved in the base and head of the lamp. Great patina. Converted to use

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Early 20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Brass

Theater light / floor lamp with diaphram

H 70 in W 21 in D 20 in

Stage / Theater Spot Light / Lamp

Located in Oakville, CT

Stage & Theater Spot / Flood Light / Lamp. Base Measures 26" x 26" and the Height is Adjustable

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20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Stage / Theater Spot Light / Lamp

H 58 in W 26 in D 26 in

Ghost Light, Theater Stage Floor Lamp, Glass, Iron and Steel, Vintage Industrial

By Get Back, Inc.

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Industrial, Gothic, theater stage floor lamp, ghost light, made with an explosion proof

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Mid-20th Century American Gothic Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Ghost Light, Theater Stage Floor Lamp, Glass, Iron and Steel, Vintage Industrial

H 60.5 in W 14.25 in D 14.25 in

Vintage Industrial Adjustable Theater Spot Light / Lamp

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Industrial Adjustable Theater Spot Light / Lamp on Casters. As Shown, Light Stands 80" Tall

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20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Adjustable Theater Spot Light / Lamp

H 80 in W 18 in D 18 in

Theater Lights

Located in Surrey, BC

Bardwell and mcAllister theatre spots. Made in California in original condition

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Vintage 1940s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Theater Lights

H 75 in W 14 in D 14 in

Theater Spot Light

Located in Oakville, CT

Metal & Glass Theater Spot Light Height adjusts from 64 1/2" to 106" The top measures

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20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Theater Spot Light

H 64.5 in

Vintage Theater Light

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

This is an original antique theater light. In perfect working order, all gears and handles work to

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Early 20th Century Floor Lamps

Vintage Theater Light

H 84 in W 24 in D 24 in

Vintage Theater Spot, 1960s

Located in HEVERLEE, BE

Vintage theater lamp on a wooden tripod. This unique floor lamp looks great with modern day

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Vintage 1960s Latvian Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Theater Spot, 1960s

H 51.19 in W 12.6 in D 9.06 in

Vintage Theater Spot, 1960s

Located in HEVERLEE, BE

Vintage theater lamp on a wooden tripod. This unique floor lamp looks great with modern day

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Vintage 1960s Latvian Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Theater Spot, 1960s

H 47.25 in Dm 15.75 in L 47.25 in

Vintage Tripod Theater Spotlight

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This theater spotlight stands on a tripod and was produced in the Czech Republic.

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Late 20th Century Czech Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Tripod Theater Spotlight

H 55.12 in W 13.78 in D 9.45 in

Vintage Theater Spotlight, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This original black theater spotlight originates from the 1960s. It was made in former

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Vintage 1960s Czech Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Theater Spotlight, 1960s

H 18.51 in W 8.27 in D 11.82 in

Cremer Paris Vintage Projector on Tripod France Industrial Lamp Movie Theater

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

Cinema / theater projector by Cremer Paris on tripod. Glass Fresnel lens, orientable, adjustable

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Cremer Paris Vintage Projector on Tripod France Industrial Lamp Movie Theater

H 118 in W 15.74 in D 15.74 in

Vintage Stage / Theater Spot Light

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Stage / Theater Spot Light. Adjustable Height.

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Stage / Theater Spot Light

H 65 in W 37 in D 37 in

Vintage Stage / Theater Spot Light

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Stage / Theater Spot Light. Base Measures 35" x 35" Height is 75"+

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20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Stage / Theater Spot Light

H 75 in W 35 in D 35 in

Vintage Grey Theater Spotlight, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This large grey theater spotlight was produced in the 1960s in former Czechoslovakia. It features a

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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Vintage Grey Theater Spotlight, 1960s

H 23.63 in W 12.6 in D 15.75 in

Vintage Tripod Theater Spotlight, 1960s

By Elektrosvit

Located in Kojetice, CZ

- Theatre spotlight on wooden tripod made by Elektrosvit during the 1960s in former Czechoslovakia. - Adjustable height and angle - Grey hammerpaint metal body - Glass cover ,iron...

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Vintage 1960s Czech Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Vintage Tripod Theater Spotlight, 1960s

H 66.93 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in

Antique theater light from Chicago

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional lighting fixture made by the Chicago Cinema Lighting company a historic company in this field, with the brand embossed in the front. It has a great patina and many bra...

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Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique theater light from Chicago

H 70 in Dm 24 in

Early 20th Century Movie Theater Spotlight

By A.E. Cremer

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Vintage French film projector lamp-by the known make Cremer. In its original grey color and with

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Vintage 1930s French Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Movie Theater Spotlight

H 72.84 in Dm 23.63 in

1930's Industrial Studio Floor Lamps

By Minispot Photogenic Machine Co.

Located in Hyattsville, MD

USA, c.1930s. Vintage Industrial Photo Genie Machine Company Theater TV Studio Floor Lamps

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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Enamel

1930's Industrial Studio Floor Lamps

H 38 in W 55 in D 25 in

Vintage Floodlight Film Theater Metal Tripod Spotlight

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Vintage floodlight film theater spotlight on metal tripod. Adjustable in height and angle

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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Vintage Floodlight Film Theater Metal Tripod Spotlight

H 86.62 in W 14.97 in D 8.67 in

Large Black Theater Spotlight on Tripod, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This large adjustable theater reflector on aluminium tripod comes from former Czechoslovakia. It

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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Large Black Theater Spotlight on Tripod, 1950s

H 70.87 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in

Floor lamp, Mariano Fortuny, Lumess, Switzerland, 1990s

By Mariano Fortuny

Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH

in 1907 in Italy, this floor lamp revolutionized the concept of lighting in theaters. It was then

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Floor lamp, Mariano Fortuny, Lumess, Switzerland, 1990s

H 94.49 in Dm 37.01 in

Pair of Theater Studio Spotlights on Wood Tripods

By Strand Electric

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Interesting pair of highly polished aluminum stage or theater lights recently rewired, in full

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Vintage 1960s British Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Theater Studio Spotlights on Wood Tripods

H 13.39 in W 12.6 in D 13.78 in

Hecube Floor Lamp by Richard Peduzzi, France, 2010s

By RIchard Peduzzi

Located in New York, NY

This floor lamp was designed by Richard Peduzzi who is a Paris based artist. Richard's primary work

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2010s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Hecube Floor Lamp by Richard Peduzzi, France, 2010s

H 53.15 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Warren McArthur Pair of Commercial Floor Lamps c.1938

By Warren McArthur

Located in Camden, ME

Uncommon pair of Warren McArthur commercial floor lamps. These torcheres were used in large

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Warren McArthur Pair of Commercial Floor Lamps c.1938

H 79 in Dm 19 in

Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Floor Lamp in Teak and Brass Denmark, 1960s

By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Holm Sørensen

Located in Valby, 84

Rare floor lamp by Danish designer and manufacturer Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, the floor lamp is

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Floor Lamp in Teak and Brass Denmark, 1960s

H 59.06 in W 14.18 in D 22.05 in

Display Stage Lighting Co. Lamp

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

This spotlight by Display Stage Lighting Co. was once a theater light. It has been rewired, and

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Display Stage Lighting Co. Lamp

20th Century Theatrical Stage Lamp with Tripod

Located in London, GB

from a London Theater. The lamp measures 8" wide x 9" high x 11" deep. It can be splayed at the front

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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

20th Century Theatrical Stage Lamp with Tripod

H 48 in W 21 in D 11 in

Mid Century Vintage Strand Electric Theaterspot

Located in Appeltern, Gelderland

Beautiful vintage strand electric "Pignose" theater lamp with new American nut foot so it can be

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

Materials

Nutwood

Mid Century Vintage Strand Electric Theaterspot

H 53.94 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in

Ghost Light

By Get Back, Inc.

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage industrial, Gothic, theater stage floor lamp, ghost light, made with an explosion proof

Category

Mid-20th Century American Gothic Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Ghost Light

H 60.5 in W 13 in D 13 in

Ghost Light

Located in Oakville, CT

Theater Stage Ghost Light Overall Dimensions: 13" x 13" x 62" high Materials: Glass & Steel

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Ghost Light

H 62 in W 13 in D 13 in

Ghost Light

Located in Oakville, CT

Theater Stage Ghost Light Overall Dimensions: 11 1/2" x 11 1/2" x 60" high Materials: Glass

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Ghost Light

H 60 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

pair of 1930's Industrial Stage Lights

By Capitol Stage Lighting Co.

Located in Bainbridge, NY

2 restored Capitol Stage Lighting Co., New York City adjustable Theater Lights on sturdy Cast Iron

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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

pair of 1930's Industrial Stage Lights

H 76.5 in Dm 13.5 in

Early 20th Century A.E. Cremer Parisian Spotlight

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An A.E. Cremer, Paris, signed Parisian theater spotlight on a wooden vintage stand. The light is

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Early 20th Century French Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century A.E. Cremer Parisian Spotlight

H 46 in Dm 14 in

Vintage Industrial Tripod Tesla Reflector

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This theater spotlight stands on a tripod and was produced in the Czech Republic. This industrial

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Late 20th Century Czech Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Tripod Tesla Reflector

H 74.02 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in

THEATRICAL SPOTLIGHT

Located in New York, NY

Vintage American "Mole-Richardson" chrome theater light on polished metal stand with removable barn

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20th Century American Floor Lamps

THEATRICAL SPOTLIGHT

H 82 in W 18 in

Vintage Strand Theater Photography Film Spot Floor Light

By Strand Lighting

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Pipo film theater spot. Strand pattern 23 vintage industrial film light on black metal tripod with

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20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Strand Theater Photography Film Spot Floor Light

H 55.12 in W 11.82 in D 13.39 in

Vintage Theater Light, 1950s

Located in HEVERLEE, BE

. These spots can be great ceiling lights, as well as floor lamps. They can Also easily be mounted on a

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Vintage 1950s Latvian Industrial Flush Mount

Vintage Theater Light, 1950s

H 19.69 in W 9.85 in D 17.72 in

A Pair Large Italian Theater Chandeliers

Located in Antwerp, BE

X-Large Chandeliers also usable as Expressive Floor Lamp. The lamp has one light bulb, giving

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

A Pair Large Italian Theater Chandeliers

H 74.81 in Dm 27.56 in

Ghost Light, Theater Stage Floor Lamp, Glass, Iron and Steel, Vintage Industrial

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Industrial, Gothic, theater stage floor lamp, ghost light, made with an explosion proof

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Mid-20th Century American Gothic Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Ghost Light, Theater Stage Floor Lamp, Glass, Iron and Steel, Vintage Industrial

H 60.5 in W 14.25 in D 14.25 in

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Theater Floor Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of theater floor lamps for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct theater floor lamps — often made from metal, glass and iron — can elevate any home. Theater floor lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Theater floor lamps made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Theater floor lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Strand Electric, A.E. Cremer and Bardwell & Mcallister are consistently popular.

How Much are Theater Floor Lamps?

Theater floor lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,213, while the lowest priced sells for $229 and the highest can go for as much as $6,500.

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 Theater Floor Lamps

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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