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.

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 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.

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.

30 Floor Lamp

Marble Dome Chandelier

Architect Lamp

Art Lighting

Opal And Men

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Model No. B-30 Floor Lamp by Franco Buzzi for Oluce

H 76 in Dm 6 in

Model No. B-30 Floor Lamp by Franco Buzzi for Oluce

By Tomaso Buzzi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Model No. B-30 floor lamp by Franco Buzzi for Oluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Model No. B-30 Floor Lamp by Franco Buzzi for Oluce

H 76 in Dm 6 in

Maija 30 Floor Lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Santa & Cole

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Los Angeles, CA

expert in chairs and furniture, he created his sole and unique household lamp: Maija. The Maija

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Maija 30 Floor Lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Santa & Cole

H 26.1 in Dm 14 in

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Floor Lamp Frosted Glass Mushroom Globe Laurel Lamp Co

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Topeka, KS

Lovely Mid-Century Modern chrome floor lamp with frosted glass mushroom globe by Laurel Lamp

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Floor Lamp Frosted Glass Mushroom Globe Laurel Lamp Co

H 56 in Dm 13 in

Lisa Johansson-Pape, Floor lamp model 30-062, Orno

By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Helsinki, FI

A Beautiful and original floor lamp from the 1950s, with a full brass shade. Designed by Lisa

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lisa Johansson-Pape, Floor lamp model 30-062, Orno

H 57.09 in W 12.6 in D 22.84 in

"Tiffany" Floor Lamp 30 Onion, Antiqued Silvered Glass, Brass

By Sabrina Landini

Located in Pietrasanta, IT

TIFFANY the iconic lamp! Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps. Tiffany

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

"Tiffany" Floor Lamp 30 Onion, Antiqued Silvered Glass, Brass

H 53.15 in Dm 11.82 in

Lisa Johansson-Pape, Floor lamp model 30-062, Orno

By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful and original floor lamp from the 1950s, with a new forest green look. Designed by Lisa

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Lisa Johansson-Pape, Floor lamp model 30-062, Orno

H 57.09 in W 12.6 in D 22.84 in

Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Tecnolumen Floor Lamp WSTL 30, Germany

By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Tecnolumen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Metal floor lamp with synthetic lamp shade. The design is from 1930 but this is a newer edition

Category

Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Tecnolumen Floor Lamp WSTL 30, Germany

H 61.42 in Dm 14.18 in

Wagenfeld Floor Lamp WSTL 30 by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Tecnolumen

By Tecnolumen, Wilhelm Wagenfeld

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wilhelm Wagenfeld created these floor and table lamps with fabric shades during his time at the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Wagenfeld Floor Lamp WSTL 30 by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Tecnolumen

H 61.8 in Dm 23.6 in

"Tiffany" Floor Lamp 30 ivory Silk, Antiqued Silvered Glass, Brass

By Sabrina Landini

Located in Pietrasanta, IT

TIFFANY the iconic lamp! Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps. Tiffany

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

"Tiffany" Floor Lamp 30 ivory Silk, Antiqued Silvered Glass, Brass

H 53.15 in Dm 11.82 in

"Tiffany" Floor Lamp 30 Tobacco Silk, Antiqued Silvered Glass, Brass

By Sabrina Landini

Located in Pietrasanta, IT

TIFFANY the iconic lamp! Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps. Tiffany

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

"Tiffany" Floor Lamp 30 Tobacco Silk, Antiqued Silvered Glass, Brass

H 53.15 in Dm 11.82 in

"Tiffany" Floor Lamp 30 Powder Silk, Antiqued Silvered Glass, Brass

By Sabrina Landini

Located in Pietrasanta, IT

TIFFANY the iconic lamp! Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps. Tiffany

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

"Tiffany" Floor Lamp 30 Powder Silk, Antiqued Silvered Glass, Brass

H 53.15 in Dm 11.82 in

"Tiffany" Contemporary Floor Lamp 30 Onion Chalky, Silvered Glass, Brass

By Sabrina Landini

Located in Pietrasanta, IT

TIFFANY the iconic lamp! For 20 years, we have been committed to offering you unique collections

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

"Tiffany" Contemporary Floor Lamp 30 Onion Chalky, Silvered Glass, Brass

H 53.15 in Dm 11.82 in

"Tiffany" Floor Lamp 30 Koral Silk, Antiqued Silvered Glass, Brass

By Sabrina Landini

Located in Pietrasanta, IT

TIFFANY the iconic lamp! For 20 years, we have been committed to offering you unique collections

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

"Tiffany" Floor Lamp 30 Koral Silk, Antiqued Silvered Glass, Brass

H 53.15 in Dm 11.82 in

"Tiffany" Floor Lamp 30 Sapphire Silk, Antiqued Silvered Glass, Brass

By Sabrina Landini

Located in Pietrasanta, IT

Tiffany the iconic lamp! For 20 years, we have been committed to offering you unique collections

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

"Tiffany" Floor Lamp 30 Sapphire Silk, Antiqued Silvered Glass, Brass

H 53.15 in Dm 11.82 in

"Tiffany" Floor Lamp 30 Lemon Silk, Antiqued Silvered Glass, Brass

By Sabrina Landini

Located in Pietrasanta, IT

TIFFANY the iconic lamp! For 20 years, we have been committed to offering you unique collections

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

"Tiffany" Floor Lamp 30 Lemon Silk, Antiqued Silvered Glass, Brass

H 53.15 in Dm 11.82 in

"Tiffany" Floor Lamp 30 Ruby Silk, Antiqued Silvered Glass, Brass

By Sabrina Landini

Located in Pietrasanta, IT

Tiffany the iconic lamp! For 20 years, we have been committed to offering you unique collections

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

"Tiffany" Floor Lamp 30 Ruby Silk, Antiqued Silvered Glass, Brass

H 53.15 in Dm 11.82 in

David Thulstrup Isol Floor Lamp 30/126 Cream for Astep

By Astep

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Isol Floor Lamp Design by David Thulstrup Specifications: Isolators Typology: Floor Materials

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

David Thulstrup Isol Floor Lamp 30/126 Cream for Astep

H 58.27 in Dm 11.82 in

David Thulstrup Isol Floor Lamp 30/76 Black for Astep

By Astep

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Isol Floor Lamp Design by David Thulstrup Specifications: Isolators Typology: Floor Materials

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

David Thulstrup Isol Floor Lamp 30/76 Black for Astep

H 58.27 in Dm 11.82 in

David Thulstrup Isol Floor Lamp 30/76 Cream for Astep

By Astep

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Isol Floor Lamp Design by David Thulstrup Specifications: Isolators Typology: Floor Materials

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

David Thulstrup Isol Floor Lamp 30/76 Cream for Astep

H 58.27 in Dm 11.82 in

David Thulstrup Isol Floor Lamp 30/126 Black for Astep

By Astep

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Isol Floor Lamp Design by David Thulstrup Specifications: Isolators Typology: Floor Materials

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

David Thulstrup Isol Floor Lamp 30/126 Black for Astep

H 58.27 in Dm 11.82 in

Set of 2 David Thulstrup Isol Floor Lamp 30/76 + 30/126 Black for Astep

By Astep

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Isol Floor Lamp Design by David Thulstrup Specifications: Isolators Typology: Floor Materials

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 David Thulstrup Isol Floor Lamp 30/76 + 30/126 Black for Astep

H 58.27 in Dm 11.82 in

Set of 2 David Thulstrup Isol Floor Lamp 30/76 + 30/126 Cream for Astep

By Astep

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Isol Floor Lamp Design by David Thulstrup Specifications: Isolators Typology: Floor Materials

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 David Thulstrup Isol Floor Lamp 30/76 + 30/126 Cream for Astep

H 58.27 in Dm 11.82 in

"Tiffany" Floor Lamp 30 Rust-Red Silk, Antiqued Silvered Glass, Brass

By Sabrina Landini

Located in Pietrasanta, IT

TIFFANY the iconic lamp! For 20 years, we have been committed to offering you unique collections

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

"Tiffany" Floor Lamp 30 Rust-Red Silk, Antiqued Silvered Glass, Brass

H 53.15 in Dm 11.82 in

"Tiffany" Floor Lamp 30 Red-Heart Silk, Antiqued Silvered Glass, Brass

By Sabrina Landini

Located in Pietrasanta, IT

Tiffany the iconic lamp! For 20 years, we have been committed to offering you unique collections

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

"Tiffany" Floor Lamp 30 Red-Heart Silk, Antiqued Silvered Glass, Brass

H 53.15 in Dm 11.82 in

"Tiffany" Contemporary Floor Lamp 30 Purple Silk, Antiqued Silvered Glass, Brass

By Sabrina Landini

Located in Pietrasanta, IT

diameter : 23, 30, 40, 60, 80 cm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

"Tiffany" Contemporary Floor Lamp 30 Purple Silk, Antiqued Silvered Glass, Brass

H 53.15 in Dm 11.82 in

Lisa Johansson-Pape Floor Lamps Model 30-058 by Orno in Finland

By Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Very rare pair of floor lamps model 30-058 designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape. Produced by Orno in

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lisa Johansson-Pape Floor Lamps Model 30-058 by Orno in Finland

H 61.42 in Dm 13.78 in

Sides Floor Lamp

Located in Paris, FR

indirect light. With Led bulb 30 Watt 3000Lm. Floor lamp on black matt painted base. With black power

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Sides Floor Lamp

H 76.38 in Dm 12.6 in

King Floor Lamp

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The King lamp a very rare floor lamp (torchère) design by Ettore Sottsass for MEMPHIS (1983). Less

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

King Floor Lamp

H 82.5 in W 12 in D 12 in

Drape Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

lamp is very heavy. Lamp: 12ʺ / 30 cm wide 59ʺ / 150cm tall Shade: 28-32” / 71-81cm diameter at base

Category

Late 20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Drape Floor Lamp

H 59 in Dm 32 in

Set of 2 David Thulstrup Isol Floor Lamp 30/76 Cream for Astep

By Astep

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Isol Floor Lamp Design by David Thulstrup Specifications: Isolators Typology: Floor Materials

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 David Thulstrup Isol Floor Lamp 30/76 Cream for Astep

H 58.27 in Dm 11.82 in

Set of 2 David Thulstrup Isol Floor Lamp 30/126 Cream for Astep

By Astep

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Isol Floor Lamp Design by David Thulstrup Specifications: Isolators Typology: Floor Materials

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 David Thulstrup Isol Floor Lamp 30/126 Cream for Astep

H 58.27 in Dm 11.82 in

Set of 2 David Thulstrup Isol Floor Lamp 30/76 Black for Astep

By Astep

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Isol Floor Lamp Design by David Thulstrup Specifications: Isolators Typology: Floor Materials

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 David Thulstrup Isol Floor Lamp 30/76 Black for Astep

H 58.27 in Dm 11.82 in

Set of 2 David Thulstrup Isol Floor Lamp 30/126 Black for Astep

By Astep

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Isol Floor Lamp Design by David Thulstrup Specifications: Isolators Typology: Floor Materials

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 David Thulstrup Isol Floor Lamp 30/126 Black for Astep

H 58.27 in Dm 11.82 in

Lisa Johansson Papé "30-058" Mid Century Floor Lamp Produced by Orno Oy, 1940s

By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare mid century floor lamp model "30-058" by Lisa Johansson Papé produced by Orno Oy, Finland

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lisa Johansson Papé "30-058" Mid Century Floor Lamp Produced by Orno Oy, 1940s

H 55.91 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in

Tulipe Nickel Floor Lamp

Located in Paris, FR

Floor Lamp Tulipe Nickel with all structure in metal, in nickel finish. 1 LED bulb 30 watt, bulb

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Tulipe Nickel Floor Lamp

H 72.45 in Dm 12.21 in

Italian Floor Lamp, 1950s

Located in Palermo, PA

Italian floor lamp, 1950s. Marble, brass and metal. Dimensions: H= 167 cm; D marble = 30 cm; D

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Italian Floor Lamp, 1950s

H 65.75 in Dm 24.41 in

Tulipe Blue Floor Lamp

Located in Paris, FR

Floor lamp Tulipe blue with all structure in metal, painted in blue finish. 1 LED bulb 30 watt

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Tulipe Blue Floor Lamp

H 72.45 in Dm 12.21 in

Vintage italian floor lamp, 1980s

Located in HEVERLEE, BE

Vintage versatile floor lamp made in italy in the 1980s. You can bend the lamp to the front or

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage italian floor lamp, 1980s

H 74.81 in Dm 11.82 in

Italian Ceramic Flower Floor Lamp

Located in Antwerp, BE

Italian ceramic floor lamp with flower shade. Height:125 cm. Diameter:30 cm.

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Italian Ceramic Flower Floor Lamp

H 49.22 in Dm 11.82 in

Vintage floor lamps by Jacobsen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR

Pair of vintage floor lamps in brass with custom made shades, attributed to Arn Jacobsen

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage floor lamps by Jacobsen

H 50.01 in Dm 11.82 in

Hero Floor Lamp by Panorammma

Located in Geneve, CH

Hero floor lamp by Panorammma Materials: stainless steel, acrylic globe, aluminium, led bulb

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Hero Floor Lamp by Panorammma

H 51.19 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Ninho Floor Lamp by Mameluca

Located in Geneve, CH

Ninho floor lamp by Mameluca Material: maçaranduba, african mahogany, faya Dimensions: D 220x W

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Ninho Floor Lamp by Mameluca

H 74.81 in W 39.38 in D 86.62 in

Grafit Floor Lamp by Radar

Located in Geneve, CH

Grafit floor lamp by Radar. Design: Bastien Taillard. Materials: Metal, oak. Dimensions: W 30 x

Category

2010s French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Grafit Floor Lamp by Radar

H 66.93 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Floor Lamp by Vlasta Kubušová

Located in Geneve, CH

Floor lamp by Vlasta Kubušová Materials: Wood, Nuatan bioplastic sheets Dimensions: W 38 x H 162

Category

2010s German Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Floor Lamp by Vlasta Kubušová

H 63.78 in W 14.97 in D 12.21 in

Art Déco Lamp AD 30 by Tecnolumen

By Tecnolumen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Paris. While it can’t really be classified as a table or floor lamp at a height of 78 cm, it’s

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Déco Lamp AD 30 by Tecnolumen

H 30.7 in Dm 10.2 in

1930s Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia

By Bauhaus

Located in Praha, CZ

48-125 shade diameter 30, shelf diameter 28.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1930s Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia

H 70.87 in W 17.72 in D 14.97 in

Gepo Floor Lamp Chrome 1960s Holland

By Gebroeders Posthuma, Gepo

Located in Den Haag, NL

Gepo Floor Lamp Chrome; sixties floor lamp designed by the brothers Postuma for the Dutch company

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Gepo Floor Lamp Chrome 1960s Holland

H 57.88 in W 16.93 in D 9.06 in

Italian Ceramic Floor Lamp with Flowers

Located in Antwerp, BE

Elegant Italian ceramic floor lamp. Measures: Height 125 cm. Diameter 30 cm.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Italian Ceramic Floor Lamp with Flowers

H 49.22 in Dm 11.82 in

Vintage Chromed Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

chromed floor lamp with marble base and three lights. Dimension base: 22 x 30 cm Perfect to decor

Category

Vintage 1970s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chromed Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s

H 70.87 in W 45.28 in D 45.28 in

Vintage Bambu Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage Bambu floor lamp is an original contemporary lamp realized in Italy in the 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Bambu Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960s

H 78.75 in W 11.82 in D 43.31 in

Floor Lamp in Black and Steel

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Floor lamp in black and steel. 6 x G09 bulbs (included) (for USA not included) max 40W per bulb

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Floor Lamp in Black and Steel

H 68.9 in Dm 11.82 in

Diabolo Floor Lamp by Parker Knoll

By Parker Knoll

Located in München, DE

Exceptionally beautiful floor lamp from the 1960s. The design is very elegant. The shape and the

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Diabolo Floor Lamp by Parker Knoll

H 58.67 in Dm 11.82 in

Brass Floor Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Rupert Nikoll, Ateljé Lyktan, J.T. Kalmar

Located in München, DE

Very nice floor lamp from the 1950s. Great design and very high quality workmanship. The loving

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brass Floor Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten

H 66.54 in Dm 18.12 in

Unique Rainbow Floor Lamp by Hatsu

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique rainbow floor lamp by Hatsu. Dimensions: W 30 x H 125 cm. Materials: plated steel

Category

2010s Indian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Unique Rainbow Floor Lamp by Hatsu

H 49.22 in W 11.82 in D 0.4 in

Unique Cluster Floor Lamp by Hatsu

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique cluster floor lamp by Hatsu Dimensions: W 30 x H 148 cm Materials: Opal glass with

Category

2010s Indian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Unique Cluster Floor Lamp by Hatsu

H 58.27 in W 11.82 in D 0.4 in

1970's Vintage French Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

A very stylish cream enamel and brass floor lamp. This was made in France, it dates from the 1970’s

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

1970's Vintage French Floor Lamp

H 65.36 in Dm 15.75 in

Dawn Floor Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Dawn floor lamp by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L

Category

2010s Danish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Dawn Floor Lamp by 101 Copenhagen

H 66.15 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in

Atol Floor Lamp by Lk Edition

Located in Geneve, CH

Atol floor lamp by LK Edition Dimensions: 143 x 30 x H 170 cm Materials: Patinated Brass. Also

Category

2010s French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Atol Floor Lamp by Lk Edition

H 66.93 in W 11.82 in D 56.3 in

Ghost Floor Lamp by Studio Kowalewski

Located in Geneve, CH

Ghost floor lamp by Studio Kowalewski Materials: metal, glass. Dimensions: D 24 x H 60 cm

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Ghost Floor Lamp by Studio Kowalewski

H 23.63 in Dm 9.45 in

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 30 floor lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every 30 floor lamp was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 30 floor lamp, we have 686 options in-stock, while there are 427 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a 30 floor lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 30 floor lamp bearing mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Patricia Urquiola, Serge Mouille and Editions Serge Mouille each produced at least one beautiful 30 floor lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a 30 Floor Lamp?

The average selling price for a 30 floor lamp at 1stDibs is $2,578, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $250,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions About 30 Floor Lamp

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

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

Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
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 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.
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?
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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?
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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?
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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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