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1920s Arts Deco Bronze & Stone Floor Lamp
1920s Arts Deco Bronze & Stone Floor Lamp

1920s Arts Deco Bronze & Stone Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1920s Arts Deco Bronze & Stone Floor Lamp Country: United States Materials: Bronze, New Custom

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Heals 1920's Stunning Art Deco Statuesque Floor Lamp with Amber Glass Trim
Heals 1920's Stunning Art Deco Statuesque Floor Lamp with Amber Glass Trim

Heals 1920's Stunning Art Deco Statuesque Floor Lamp with Amber Glass Trim

Located in Reading, Berkshire

An Original Heals of London 1920's Stunning Statuesque Art Deco Aluminium Floor Lamp with A Fluted

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Alberto Giacommeti Floor Lamp 1920s
Alberto Giacommeti Floor Lamp 1920s

Alberto Giacommeti Floor Lamp 1920s

By Alberto Giacometti

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Alberto Giacommeti Floor Lamp 1920s One of the most known floor lamps in the world, this is an

Category

20th Century Argentine Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained birch and burgundy fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1920s
Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1920s

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1920s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1920s. Overall Dimensions

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Floor Lamps, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1920s
Danish Designer, Floor Lamps, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1920s

Danish Designer, Floor Lamps, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1920s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of brass and beige fabric floor lamps likely designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1920s

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1920s
Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1920s

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1920s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable brass and off-white fabric floor lamp likely designed and produced in Denmark, c

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1920s
Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1920s

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1920s

Located in High Point, NC

A bronze-colored brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1920s

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained birch and fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s. Dimensions

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Bronze, Fabric, Denmark, 1920s
Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Bronze, Fabric, Denmark, 1920s

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Bronze, Fabric, Denmark, 1920s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable bronze and yellow fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1920s

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Birch, Velvet, Sweden, 1920s
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Birch, Velvet, Sweden, 1920s

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Birch, Velvet, Sweden, 1920s

Located in High Point, NC

A stained birch and orange velvet floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s. Lampshade

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s

Located in High Point, NC

A birch and beige fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s. Overall Dimensions

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamp in Bronze, 1920s
Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamp in Bronze, 1920s

Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamp in Bronze, 1920s

Located in Karlstad, SE

Lovely art deco floor lamp, manufactured in Sweden, 1920s. The lamp consists of a base and rod in

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained birch and fabric cord lampshade designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Birch, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Birch, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Birch, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained birch and beige fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Sizeable Floor Lamp, Copper, Paper, Sweden, 1920s
Swedish Designer, Sizeable Floor Lamp, Copper, Paper, Sweden, 1920s

Swedish Designer, Sizeable Floor Lamp, Copper, Paper, Sweden, 1920s

Located in High Point, NC

A sizeable copper, brass and paper floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1920s. Overall

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Vintage Chromed Milk Glass  Floor Lamp 1920s
Art Deco Vintage Chromed Milk Glass  Floor Lamp 1920s

Art Deco Vintage Chromed Milk Glass Floor Lamp 1920s

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage chrome plated steel floor lamp circa 1920s. A gorgeous floor lamp with three white

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Industrial Floor Lamp, Adjustable Height, Metal, Bauhaus Style, 1920s
Industrial Floor Lamp, Adjustable Height, Metal, Bauhaus Style, 1920s

Industrial Floor Lamp, Adjustable Height, Metal, Bauhaus Style, 1920s

Located in Berlin, DE

Black industrial floor lamp. The height and the lampshade are adjustable. 1 x E27 socket

Category

Vintage 1920s Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Modernist Floor Lamp with Shantung Silk Shade, 1920s
Art Deco Modernist Floor Lamp with Shantung Silk Shade, 1920s

Art Deco Modernist Floor Lamp with Shantung Silk Shade, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist floor lamp. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Original

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Silk, Macassar, Oak

Art Deco Floor lamp vienna around 1920s
Art Deco Floor lamp vienna around 1920s

Art Deco Floor lamp vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco Floor lamp vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled Original red opaline glass

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian 1920s Art Deco Yellow and Black Marble Floor Lamp
Italian 1920s Art Deco Yellow and Black Marble Floor Lamp

Italian 1920s Art Deco Yellow and Black Marble Floor Lamp

Located in Milan, IT

Italian 1920s Art Deco Giallo Siena and Black Portoro Marble Floor Lamp. Attributed to the work of

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Floor Lamp by C.H. Eckhart, 1920s
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Floor Lamp by C.H. Eckhart, 1920s

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Floor Lamp by C.H. Eckhart, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School floor lamp. Design by C.H. Eckhart Rotterdam

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Arts and Crafts Brass Floor Lamp with Original Hide Shade by Hubley c 1920/30's
Arts and Crafts Brass Floor Lamp with Original Hide Shade by Hubley c 1920/30's

Arts and Crafts Brass Floor Lamp with Original Hide Shade by Hubley c 1920/30's

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional brass floor lamp with original hide skin shade. The lamp feature a heavy cast brass

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1920s French Art Deco Mirrored Floor Lamp
1920s French Art Deco Mirrored Floor Lamp

1920s French Art Deco Mirrored Floor Lamp

By Serge Roche

Located in Hudson, NY

This is a beautiful art Franch Art Deco mirrored skyscraper floor lamp. One panel had come off and

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Mirror, Wood

C. 1920s Solid Brass Deco Nouveau Floor Lamp
C. 1920s Solid Brass Deco Nouveau Floor Lamp

C. 1920s Solid Brass Deco Nouveau Floor Lamp

By Chapman Son & Co.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

C. 1920s Solid Brass Deco Nouveau Floor Lamp

Category

20th Century American Federal Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1920s Metal Floor Lamp with Painted Mica Shade
1920s Metal Floor Lamp with Painted Mica Shade

1920s Metal Floor Lamp with Painted Mica Shade

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1920s Metal Floor Lamp with Painted Mica Shade Shade alone Height: 6” height mica shade with brass

Category

Vintage 1920s Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Floor Lamp 1920's with Adjustable Shade in Nickel Attributed to Gispen
Art Deco Floor Lamp 1920's with Adjustable Shade in Nickel Attributed to Gispen

Art Deco Floor Lamp 1920's with Adjustable Shade in Nickel Attributed to Gispen

By Daalderop KDM Royal Holland, Willem H. Gispen

Located in London, GB

Modernist Art Deco floor lamp with adjustable shade to direct the light up, down or side ways

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Floor lamp in gilded carved wood and pearly glass lampshade, Art Deco, 1920's
Floor lamp in gilded carved wood and pearly glass lampshade, Art Deco, 1920's

Floor lamp in gilded carved wood and pearly glass lampshade, Art Deco, 1920's

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

dimensions: height 150 cm diameter 48 cm Height of floor lamp + harp: 144 cm Dimensions of the lampshade

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1920s The Burdick Corp. Zoalite Adjustable Floor Lamp
1920s The Burdick Corp. Zoalite Adjustable Floor Lamp

1920s The Burdick Corp. Zoalite Adjustable Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Made by The Burdick Corporation, Milton WI. Pat. Nov. 2, 1926. Type Z-10. 120 volts. 500 watts. Made of steel, a cast iron base, and aluminum. Cleaned and restored. Good condition w...

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Iron

Art Deco Modernist 'Devil's Tail' Floor Lamp, circa 1920s
Art Deco Modernist 'Devil's Tail' Floor Lamp, circa 1920s

Art Deco Modernist 'Devil's Tail' Floor Lamp, circa 1920s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An intriguing and unique circa 1920's Art Deco Modernist floor lamp blending diverse design

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Antique Sculptural Dutch/Indonesian Art Deco floor lamp, 1920s
Antique Sculptural Dutch/Indonesian Art Deco floor lamp, 1920s

Antique Sculptural Dutch/Indonesian Art Deco floor lamp, 1920s

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

An elegant and authentic floor lamp dating to the late Colonial period (circa 1920), likely

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood, Teak

Exceptional Swedish Grace Floor Lamp in Birch with Carved Paw Feet, 1920s
Exceptional Swedish Grace Floor Lamp in Birch with Carved Paw Feet, 1920s

Exceptional Swedish Grace Floor Lamp in Birch with Carved Paw Feet, 1920s

Located in The Hague, NL

This striking floor lamp was produced in Sweden in the mid-1920s. The elegant design is exemplary

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Neoclassical Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Birch

Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, Oak, New Electrification, Czech, 1920s
Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, Oak, New Electrification, Czech, 1920s

Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, Oak, New Electrification, Czech, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This striking Art Deco floor lamp originates from Czechoslovakia from the 1920s. It embodies an

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Oak

1920s danish Art deco floor lamp in elegant patinated bronze by Ernst Voss
1920s danish Art deco floor lamp in elegant patinated bronze by Ernst Voss

1920s danish Art deco floor lamp in elegant patinated bronze by Ernst Voss

By André Arbus, Jacques Adnet

Located in København K, 84

In the annals of design history, this rare danish bronze floor lamp by Ernst Voss stands as a

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, Walnut, New Electrification, Czech, 1920s
Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, Walnut, New Electrification, Czech, 1920s

Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, Walnut, New Electrification, Czech, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant Art Deco floor lamp originates from Czechoslovakia from the 1920s. It is crafted from

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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Extendable nickel-plated art deco floor lamp vienna around 1920s
Extendable nickel-plated art deco floor lamp vienna around 1920s

Extendable nickel-plated art deco floor lamp vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Extendable art deco floor lamp vienna around 1920s Original condition Original opal glass shade

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Opal, Nickel

1920s Fine Antique Chinese Carved Floor Lamp with Pagoda Shade
1920s Fine Antique Chinese Carved Floor Lamp with Pagoda Shade

1920s Fine Antique Chinese Carved Floor Lamp with Pagoda Shade

Located in Antwerp, BE

An early 20th century sculptural table lamp, hand-carved in wood, retaining its rare original

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Sviweling and hight Adjustable Art Deco Floor lamp vienna around 1920s
Sviweling and hight Adjustable Art Deco Floor lamp vienna around 1920s

Sviweling and hight Adjustable Art Deco Floor lamp vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Sviweling and hight Adjustable Art Deco Floor lamp vienna around 1920s Adjustable from 148cm up to

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Opal, Brass

Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Floor Lamp
Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Floor Lamp

Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's English gilt bronze floor lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 58" Height to Shade

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Vintage 1920s English Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1920s Art Deco Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Frosted Glass Shade
1920s Art Deco Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Frosted Glass Shade

1920s Art Deco Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Frosted Glass Shade

By Raymond Subes

Located in London, GB

1920s Art Deco floor lamp with etched glass shade. This floor lamp represents an example of the

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Beautiful pair of 1920's iron/bronze/brass torchiere
Beautiful pair of 1920's iron/bronze/brass torchiere

Beautiful pair of 1920's iron/bronze/brass torchiere

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and rare 1920's wrought iron/bronze/brass torchiere or floor lamps, if i had the space

Category

Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

Restored Cubism Floor Lamp, Beech, Chrome, Milk Glass, Rewired, Czech, 1920s
Restored Cubism Floor Lamp, Beech, Chrome, Milk Glass, Rewired, Czech, 1920s

Restored Cubism Floor Lamp, Beech, Chrome, Milk Glass, Rewired, Czech, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This floor lamp in Cubist style from the Art Deco period originates from Czechoslovakia in the

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Cubism Floor Lamp, Beech, Chrome-Plated Steel, Glass, Czech, 1920s
Restored Cubism Floor Lamp, Beech, Chrome-Plated Steel, Glass, Czech, 1920s

Restored Cubism Floor Lamp, Beech, Chrome-Plated Steel, Glass, Czech, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This floor lamp in Cubist style from the Art Deco period originates from Czechoslovakia in the

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Restored Czech Cubism Floor Lamp, Beech, Chrome-plated Steel, Czechia, 1920s
Restored Czech Cubism Floor Lamp, Beech, Chrome-plated Steel, Czechia, 1920s

Restored Czech Cubism Floor Lamp, Beech, Chrome-plated Steel, Czechia, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Restored Czech Cubism Floor Lamp. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Style: Cubism Period: 1920-1929

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Other Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

French Crystal Floor Lamp
French Crystal Floor Lamp

French Crystal Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's French four-light crystal floor lamp. The body and base made of gilt bronze

Category

Vintage 1920s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Bronze Neoclassic Floor Lamp
Bronze Neoclassic Floor Lamp

Bronze Neoclassic Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920s French bronze floor lamp of neoclassic motif. Measurements: Height 65? Diameter

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Early 20th Century French Floor Lamps

Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamp Made in Cooper and Wood Details, 1920s
Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamp Made in Cooper and Wood Details, 1920s

Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamp Made in Cooper and Wood Details, 1920s

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1920. We offer this fantastic Art Deco torchiere floor lamp made in cooper, Wood details and

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper

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1920s Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1920s floor lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and wood, every 1920s floor lamp was constructed with great care. Find 1101 options for an antique or vintage 1920s floor lamp now, or shop our selection of 14 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1920s floor lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1920s floor lamp made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1920s floor lamp over the years, but those crafted by Josef Frank, Maison Jansen and Louis Poulsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1920s Floor Lamp?

The average selling price for a 1920s floor lamp at 1stDibs is $2,199, while they’re typically $169 on the low end and $700,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Floor-lamps for You

The modern floor lamp is an evolution of torchères — tall floor candelabras that originated in France as a revolutionary development in lighting homes toward the end of the 17th century. Owing to the advent of electricity and the introduction of new materials as a part of lighting design, floor lamps have taken on new forms and configurations over the years. 

In the early 1920s, Art Deco lighting artisans worked with dark woods and modern metals, introducing unique designs that still inspire the look of modern floor lamps developed by contemporary firms such as Luxxu

Popular mid-century floor lamps include everything from the enchanting fixtures by the Italian lighting artisans at Stilnovo to the distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamp created by Scandinavian design pioneer Greta Magnusson-Grossman to the Paracarro floor lamp by the Venetian master glass workers at Mazzega. Among the more celebrated names in mid-century lighting design are Milanese innovators Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, who, along with their eldest brother, Livio, worked for their own firm as architects and designers. While Livio departed the practice in 1952, Achille and Pier Giacomo would go on to design the Arco floor lamp, the Toio floor lamp and more for legendary lighting brands such as FLOS

Today’s upscale interiors frequently integrate the otherworldly custom lighting solutions created by a wealth of contemporary firms and designers such as Spain’s Masquespacio, whose Wink floor lamps integrate gold as well as fabric fringes. 

Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space. Find yours now on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1920s 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Many people believe that LED floor lamps are worth it. Light-emitting diode, or LED, lamps consume less energy than lamps equipped with halogen or incandescent bulbs, so they may be more environmentally and budget-friendly over time. Plus, LED lamps outlast other types of bulbs, cutting down on the need for frequent replacements. You can also choose from lamps of varying brightness and light color temperatures. However, LED lamps may be more costly and produce less light than some alternatives, making them less ideal for certain tasks, such as reading. Consider where and how you'll use your lamp, your budget and your preferences when selecting a floor lamp to choose the best option for your space. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of LED floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique floor lamp, first see if you can locate a marking on the shade, base, switch, socket or another area. Using trusted online resources, you can often identify a maker based on these markings. With an unmarked lamp, check the cord. Antique lighting fixtures will usually have a cotton-wrapped cord or exposed wires rather than a polymer-coated cord. The plug is also likely to have prongs the same size if the lamp is antique. Generally, a floor lamp must be at least 100 years old to be considered an antique. For further assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify an old floor lamp, first try to locate a maker's marking. Manufacturers typically mark floor lamps on the base, neck or socket. Once you've found a marking, you can use trusted online resources to learn more about the maker and your specific piece. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer examine your lamp. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
  • 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
    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 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 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
    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 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.