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Large Floor Lamp Metal and White Smoke Glass Globe by Candle, Italy, 1970s
By Candle
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Rare tall large floor lamp by the italian design manufacture Candle
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 71.66 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
"Molla" Steel Floor Lamp by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Candle, Italy, 1970s
By Candle, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva
Located in Milan, IT
Molla Model D901 floor lamp by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Candle.
Chrome steel lamp with halogen
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Floor Lamp by Sergio Asti, 1968
By Candle, Sergio Asti
Located in Berlin, DE
The floor lamp model “Venticinque” was designed by Sergio Asti for Candle in 1968.
Sergio Asti was
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Floor Lamp "Pekino" by Sergio Asti, 1972
By Candle, Sergio Asti
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant floor lamp model 'Pekino' with its adjustable reflector was designed in 1972 by the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Antique Faux Candle Floor Lamp Side Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover timeless elegance with this Antique Faux Candle Floor Lamp Side Table. Featuring two faux
Category
20th Century American British Colonial Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
Sergio Asti Candle Floor Lamp 1960 Metal Chrom Italy
By Sergio Asti
Located in Milano, IT
Sergio Asti candle floor lamp metal chrome 1960 Italy height adjustable.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Other Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Sergio Asti Candle Floor Lamp 1960 Metal Chrom Italy
By Sergio Asti
Located in Milano, IT
Sergio Asti candle floor lamp metal chrome 1960 Italy height adjustable.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Other Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Neoclassical Style Iron Faux Candle Torchiere Floor Lamp Pair
Located in Forney, TX
- floor standing lamps.
Each with single light mounted over large oversized faux candle, rising on
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Bouillotte Floor Lamp, Adjustable Twin Candle Lamp This is an Elegant Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Bouillotte Floor Lamp, Adjustable Twin Candle Lamp
This is an Elegant piece, originally the lamp
Category
Antique 1880s French Provincial Floor Lamps
Materials
Fruitwood
English Mahogany Ribbed Tripod Torchiere Candle Stand Floor Lamp 67"
Located in Dayton, OH
/ pedestal floor lamp. Made of mahogany featuring a turned / stacked / ribbed design with tripod base and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Mahogany
Chrome Triple Candle Shape Cylinder Base Glass Prisms Floor Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern 50" tall chrome floor lamp with glass shades. In style of Kovacs. MYC area
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
1930s Wrought Iron Candle Light Floor Lamp Handmade Romantic Modernism, Denmark
By Taidetakomo Hakkarainen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful 1930s floor lamp in the style of Taidetakomo Hakkarainen. Handmade in Denmark from
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
H 58.67 in W 15.36 in D 9.85 in
Adjustable Chrome Floor Lamps by Sergio Asti for Candle, 1960, Italy
By Sergio Asti
Located in Rome, IT
This lamp was made by Sergio Asti for candle in 1960. The height is adjustable (from cm 110 to 160
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Antique Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Torchiere Altar Candle Stand Floor Lamp 70"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique wrought / forged iron converted torchiere candle stand / candle holder floor lamp
Category
Early 20th Century Gothic Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
H 70 in W 12 in D 14 in
Postmodern Steel Floor Lamp by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Candle, Italy
By Eleonore Peduzzi Riva
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
This floor lamp features a steel stem with a spring design.
It is a vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
One of a Kind Architectural Candle Stand and Floor Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of a kind architectural candle stand and floor lamp, Germany, 1970s
Very special and delicate
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
19th Century Provincial Chinese Floor Lamp Candle Torchiere
Located in Forney, TX
torchère with beautifully aged warm rich patina.
Candle floor lamps such as this were used up through
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Candle Lamps
Materials
Elm
Bronze Candle Standing Lamp
Located in Water Mill, NY
Bronze tall candle made into lamp-wired. Measures: 63".
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Candle Lamp Standard
Located in New Orleans, LA
An antique French early 20th century Spelter candle lamp standard having been remade with a spelter
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Spelter
Pair of American Brass Spiral and Bulbous Form Floor Lamps. Orig Candle. C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass spiral and bulbous form floor lamps resting on circular step back bases
Category
Antique 1880s American American Empire Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Wire
Wooden Chapman Floor Lamp Candlestick Italy
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Exceptional example of Italian made wooden candle stick floor lamp made by Chapman. Terrific turned
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian American Classical Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Silver Metal Turned Design Floor Torchiere/Candle Holders
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of mid-century silver metal floor torchiere/candleholders with circular bases and a turned
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Bronze Crane and Turtle Floor Candle Holder
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho bronze floor candle holder. A chic tall crane standing on top of a turtle
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Candle Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Brutalist Wrought Iron Floor Lamp Made in Portugal
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in New York, NY
Interesting wrought iron floor lamp, having candle cup arms which extend off main center piece. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Brutalist Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Stylized Art Deco Floor Lamp in Bronzed Metal by Almco Lamp Co.
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Art Deco floor lamp,,Torchere,, Three candle light top.. Super Stylized Ironwork,,
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1920s Danish Bronze Floor Candelabra – Arched Multi-Arm Candle Holder
Located in Stockholm, SE
Floor candelabra, anonymous,
Denmark. 1920s.
Patinated bronze.
Dimensions:
H: 178 cm / 5' 10"
W
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps
Materials
Bronze
H 70.08 in W 34.65 in D 14.18 in
Onnda Candle Holder Deep See M
By Catrinel Sabaciag
Located in Timisoara, RO
candleholder, 1 cylindrical candle, 1 microfiber cloth
Package size: 310 / 310 /100 mm 1500 gr
Instructions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble
Mid 20th Century Stacked with Brass and Wooden Stem Floor Lamp
Located in Delft, NL
floor lamp. With a candle as holder of the fitting. The candle looks and feels like an actual candle
Category
Mid-20th Century European Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
A pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood floor lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A monumental and impressive pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood floor lamps. Each
Category
Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Floor Lamps
Materials
Giltwood
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Floor Lamp with Beige Shade
Located in Dallas, TX
embellished with a large wax candle. The floor lamp is in excellent condition and adorns a rich walnut patina
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Floor Lamps
Materials
Oak
1960s French Iron and Leather Floor Lamp by Jean Pierre Ryckaert for Le Dauphin
By Maison Le Dauphin, Jean-Pierre Ryckaert
Located in London, GB
other finishes. Like the faux stucco candle.
Floor lamp dimension with lampshade:
Height : 142cm
Depht
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 53.15 in W 9.45 in D 13.78 in
A Large Pair of Wrought Iron Candle Sticks or Torchère b
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Large Pair of Wrought Iron Candle Sticks or Torchère
These Tall Torchère when placed on the
Category
Vintage 1960s Gothic Revival Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
A Large Pair of Wrought Iron Candle Sticks or Torchère b
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Large Pair of Wrought Iron Candle Sticks or Torchère
These Tall Torchère when placed on the
Category
Vintage 1960s Gothic Revival Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Bronze Man and Women Candle Holder, Large Statues with Flame
Located in Mortsel, BE
Unique set of two flameholders, men and women.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Large Hand Forged Iron Torchere with Fleur De Lys for Four Candles
Located in Fayetteville, AR
diameter candles. The hand-forged iron tripod base with scrollwork supports a twisted iron stem that rises
Category
Early 20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
H 70 in W 28 in D 20 in
Mid-19th Century Italian Carved Polychrome and Gilt Candle Holder Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
with lights, and use as a wonderful floor lamp.
Measures: 29.5" W x 29.5" D x 72" H.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Torchères
Materials
Wood
H 72 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Brick Floor Lamp by Idaaf Architects
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick Floor Lamp by Idaaf Architects
Dimensions: L 30 x W 30 x H 165cm
Material: Walnut, Aluminum
Category
2010s Georgian Post-Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
18th Century, Wood Sicilian Torchere Transformed into Floor Lamp
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An antique torchere hand-crafted in Sicily in 18th century transformed in a particular floor lamp
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Sicilian Louis XV Torchères
Materials
Fruitwood
Italian Gilded Wood Venetian Figural Torchère Candelabra Floor Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
This is an exquisite decorative Venetian style candelabra floor lamp from Florence!
This rare and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Torchères
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century Italian Black Lacquered Hand-Painted Wood Torchiere Floor Lamp
Located in Tarry Town, NY
floor lamp. Masterfully crafted in a graceful columnar design, this exquisite piece features a black
Category
Antique 1780s Italian Torchères
Materials
Brass
Striking and Stylish Empire Revival Gilt Bronze Tree-Light Floor Lamp
By Maison Baguès
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous French 3 light / torches floor lamp.
If you are looking for a vibrant and stylish floor
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Torchères
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Early 20th Century 27-Light Gothic Cast Brass Floor Lamp Candelabra Torchere
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional Early 20th Century two tier 27 Light Gothic Cast Brass Floor Lamp Candelabra
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Torchères
Materials
Brass
H 40 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
18th/19th Century Tyrolean Eagle Giltwood Altar Stick
Located in Forney, TX
, floor lamp, candle stand or pedestal. The 18th century design is timeless, elegant and sophisticated
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Torchères
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Antique 19th Century Brass Islamic Middle Eastern Floor Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Egyptian floor decorative candle lamp,
Rising from wide trumpet foot through to slightly tapering
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Jean Michel Frank Geometric Straw Marquetry Box, France circa 1930
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Atlanta, GA
Argentina. Alberto Giacometti also collaborated with Frank to create terracotta objects such as floor lamps
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Straw
Geometric Straw Marquetry Box attributed to Jean Michel Frank, circa 1930
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Atlanta, GA
Giacometti also collaborated with Frank to create terracotta objects such as floor lamps, vases, candle
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Straw, Wood, Cork
H 1.19 in W 6.88 in D 5.13 in
Vintage Floor Lamp D668 by Candle, Italy, 1960s
By Candle
Located in Torino, Italy
Floor lamp with nickel-plated brass structure, white opal glass shade and opal plexiglas.
Model
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
“Venticinque Senior” adjustable floor lamp for Candle Sergio Asti for Candle
By Candle, Sergio Asti
Located in Koper, SI
This floor reading lamp was designed by Italian architect Sergio Asti in 1968 and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 66.93 in W 10.63 in D 24.41 in
Candle Floor Lamp
Located in Fremont Center, NY
The Candle series started with the question: what type of lighting pairs well with contemporary art
Category
2010s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Brass Altar Candle Floor Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
This magnificant brass altar candle has been converted into a beautiful floor lamp. Notice the
Category
Antique 19th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
FLOOR CANDLE HOLDER
Located in California, LA
ORIGINAL GOLD LEAFED WOODEN FLOOR CANDLE HOLDER
Category
Antique 19th Century German Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
Antique French Giltwood Candle Stand Floor Lamp, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
This Louis XVI style antique French giltwood candle stand floor lamp circa 1900 is amazingly tall
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Floor Lamps
Materials
Linen
Antique French Forged Iron Candle Stand Floor Lamp, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
and see them first!
This unique forged iron antique French floor lamp, circa 1900 was originally a
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Maison Jansen Floor Lamp with Claw Feet and Waxed Candle Candelabra
By Maison Jansen
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
A beautiful Maison Jansen floor lamp with a claw feet base and stunning above. A brass column
Category
Mid-20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Alter Candle Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Carved and marbleized 19th Century alter candle holder lamp. Italy.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Floor Lamps
Antique Italian Silver Leaf Carved Wood Candle Stand Floor Lamp, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
circa 1900 converted into a custom floor lamp wired for American electricity. Please note the bold scale
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Floor Lamps
Materials
Silver Leaf
Antique Italian Silver Gilt Candle Stand circa 1890 Converted to a Floor Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
to a floor lamp. Please look at the scale of this floor lamp that sits upon an elevated square base
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Floor Lamps
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 72 in W 18 in D 18 in
Tommi Parzinger Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Parzinger iron floor lamp, metal candle covers.
Rewired with twist cord shade $250.00.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Antique French Forged Iron Floor Lamp, circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
floor lamp, circa 1890 now wired for American electricity. This handsome floor lamp is marvelously
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Rare European rush/candle light, 18th century
Located in Clear Spring, MD
Rare form!! A combination rush and candle lighting device that stands on the floor. Most lighting
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
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Floor Candle Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of floor candle lamps is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and brass, all floor candle lamps available were constructed with great care. Find 50 antique and vintage floor candle lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Floor candle lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Floor candle lamps bearing Mid-Century Modern or Baroque hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many floor candle lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but Sergio Asti, Candle, Milan and Eleonore Peduzzi Riva produced popular floor candle lamps that are worth a look.
How Much are Floor Candle Lamps?
Floor candle lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,988, while the lowest priced sells for $673 and the highest can go for as much as $137,500.
Finding the Right Floor-lamps for You
The modern floor lamp is an evolution of torchères — tall floor candelabras that originated in France as a revolutionary development in lighting homes toward the end of the 17th century. Owing to the advent of electricity and the introduction of new materials as a part of lighting design, floor lamps have taken on new forms and configurations over the years.
In the early 1920s, Art Deco lighting artisans worked with dark woods and modern metals, introducing unique designs that still inspire the look of modern floor lamps developed by contemporary firms such as Luxxu.
Popular mid-century floor lamps include everything from the enchanting fixtures by the Italian lighting artisans at Stilnovo to the distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamp created by Scandinavian design pioneer Greta Magnusson-Grossman to the Paracarro floor lamp by the Venetian master glass workers at Mazzega. Among the more celebrated names in mid-century lighting design are Milanese innovators Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, who, along with their eldest brother, Livio, worked for their own firm as architects and designers. While Livio departed the practice in 1952, Achille and Pier Giacomo would go on to design the Arco floor lamp, the Toio floor lamp and more for legendary lighting brands such as FLOS.
Today’s upscale interiors frequently integrate the otherworldly custom lighting solutions created by a wealth of contemporary firms and designers such as Spain’s Masquespacio, whose Wink floor lamps integrate gold as well as fabric fringes.
Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space. Find yours now on 1stDibs.
Questions About Floor Candle Lamps
- What are floor lamps?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024A floor lamp is a tall standing lamp used to illuminate a space. A floor lamp should typically be between 58 and 64 inches tall. The bottom of the fixture's shade should be slightly below or approximately at the eye level of a person sitting nearby. This will help your guests avoid the lamp's glare.
In addition to illuminating large spaces, floor lamps can light specific seating areas and serve as task lighting (use a taller floor lamp if you wish to keep a fair amount of distance between the fixture and your seating). Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space.
Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs. - What is a torchiere floor lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A torchiere floor lamp is a lamp known for its upright, torch-like frame. The name is derived from the French word for “torch.” The light of this fixture points upward, providing indirect light.
- How tall should floor lamps be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024A floor lamp should typically be between 58 and 64 inches tall. The bottom of the fixture's shade should be slightly below or approximately at the eye level of a person sitting nearby. This will help your guests avoid the lamp's glare.
In addition to illuminating large spaces, floor lamps can light specific seating areas and serve as task lighting (use a taller floor lamp if you wish to keep a fair amount of distance between the fixture and your seating). Integrated into a room's overall design, a floor lamp can create an intimate atmosphere and introduce a stylish, sculptural element.
Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs. - What is the best floor lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Floor lamps have evolved since their inception as torchères in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To 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, 2023To choose an arc floor lamp, consider the layout of the room and the space available to ensure that the fixture you select can reach over your furniture and fit in the area. Also, think about the quality of light that you prefer. Lamps with fabric and frosted glass shades will usually provide softer illumination than ones with exposed bulbs. Find a selection of arc floor lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022On a floor lamp, a rotary switch is a part used to turn the light on and off. Specifically, it has a threaded stem with a knob at the end. To use it, you twist the knob. Find a collection of antique and vintage floor lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A good bright floor lamp depends on various factors such as other light sources in the room, the number of lumens required, and so on. When it comes to floor lamps, a good rule of thumb is that a sitting room or bedroom needs 10 to 20 lumens per square foot, while a bathroom or kitchen requires 70 to 80 lumens per square foot. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
- Are LED floor lamps worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Many 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023The main parts of a floor lamp are called the body, neck, socket harp and shade. A lamp body is the decorative portion of the lamp made from wood, metal, porcelain or another material, and the neck travels from the body to the socket where you install a bulb. On floor lamps with shades, the shade is the covering over the bulb, while the harp is the frame that holds the shade in place. Shop a collection of floor lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023How tall an arc lamp should be depends on the height of your furniture. The lamp needs to be able to reach over the piece and allow enough clearance for you to sit comfortably. Generally, arc lamps are 60 to 82 inches tall. Find a range of arc lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best reading floor lamp is a matter of preference. Your lamp should be at eye level with an adjustable head and neck. It should also be a good fit with respect to the shape of the living room, the décor and furniture style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Floor lamps have seen an evolution from the time they were invented, as torches that originated in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The type of floor lamp that gives off the most light is those lamps with white bell shades and LED light bulbs. Bell shades shed light between the top and bottom of the shade and tend to illuminate an entire room.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the arc of the Flos Arco floor lamp is designed to allow you to adjust it with ease. Designed in 1962, this iconic style features telescoping detail built into the gracefully arched arm, making it simple to increase or decrease the height. Browse a collection of Flos Arco floor lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The assembly of Noguchi Akari light sculptures depends on the model, as there are several models available. Take note of your exact model number and then consult the brand’s website for the multi-stepped process of assembly. Shop a range of vintage and modern Isamu Noguchi light sculptures on 1stDibs.
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