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.

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Arredoluce Monza, Vintage Brass and Leather Floor Lamp, 40s

H 75.99 in W 24.02 in D 34.65 in

Mid Century Floor Lamp with Candelabra Arms from the '40s

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Mid century floor lamp from the '40. This lamp presents its original brass structure with a

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Floor Lamp with Candelabra Arms from the '40s

H 72.84 in W 29.53 in D 12.6 in

40s Metal Grasshopper Giraffe Floor Reading Lamp With Vanille Shade From Sweden

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

aspect of this floor lamp is that the shade is not so high above your book / paper / tablet that you are

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Zinc

40s Metal Grasshopper Giraffe Floor Reading Lamp With Vanille Shade From Sweden

H 41.34 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Chic French 40's Neoclassical Bronze Floor Lamp in the Style of Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chic French 40's neoclassical bronze floor lamp base in the style of Maison Jansen. Beautiful

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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Chic French 40's Neoclassical Bronze Floor Lamp in the Style of Maison Jansen

H 66.5 in Dm 23 in

Trophy Floor Lamp

Located in Fremont Center, NY

elegant series references Italian Modernism, specifically Murano fixtures from the 1930s and 40s. Through

Category

2010s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Trophy Floor Lamp

H 61.5 in Dm 9 in

Brass Cactus Floor Lamp

By Alain Chervet

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Large brass cactus sculpture from 70’s mounted as floor lamp. Only cactus is 40" high. Glass globe

Category

Vintage 1970s Korean Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Cactus Floor Lamp

H 48 in W 25 in D 15 in

Vintage Swedish Floor Lamp by Belid

By Belid Ab

Located in London, GB

A stylish and extremely well made vintage swedish floor lamp by Belid. This was made in Sweden, it

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Swedish Floor Lamp by Belid

H 51.97 in Dm 15.75 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

Dryade Floor Lamp by Emilie Lemardeley

Located in Geneve, CH

Dryade Floor Lamp by Emilie Lemardeley Limited Edition of 8 pieces Dimensions: D 40 x W 50 x H 164

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Dryade Floor Lamp by Emilie Lemardeley

H 64.57 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in

Adamas Floor Lamp by Emilie Lemardeley

Located in Geneve, CH

Adamas floor lamp by Emilie Lemardeley Dimensions: D 40 x H 160 cm Materials: Brass, glass

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Adamas Floor Lamp by Emilie Lemardeley

H 63 in Dm 15.75 in

Frontera Floor Lamp by Cristián Mohaded

Located in Geneve, CH

Frontera floor lamp by Cristián Mohaded Limited edition Dimensions: 40 H x 34.5 x 7.79 cm

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Onyx

Frontera Floor Lamp by Cristián Mohaded

H 15.75 in W 13.59 in D 3.07 in

Restored Rattan & Mahogany Pole Floor Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rattan pole lamp featuring 6 decorative rattan poles centered around a rattan post all fixed to a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Restored Rattan & Mahogany Pole Floor Lamp

H 52 in W 18 in D 18 in

Art Deco Floor Lamp in Solid Walnut

Located in London, GB

An absolutely stunning and very impressive Art Deco floor lamp in solid walnut. This was made in

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Floor Lamp in Solid Walnut

H 72.05 in Dm 23.23 in

Surgical XLarge Floor Lamp on Heavy Tripod

Located in VUGHT, NL

wattage per lamp from 40 to 4 watts (480 lumens a pice.). As a result, the lamp still has a use of 48w

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Surgical XLarge Floor Lamp on Heavy Tripod

H 82.68 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in

Angelo Ostuni Elegant floor lamp with adjustable arm

By Angelo Ostuni

Located in Milano, IT

COD-Z130 Angelo Ostuni Elegant floor lamp with adjustable arm, metal and glass hat and diamond cut

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Metal

Angelo Ostuni Elegant floor lamp with adjustable arm

H 59.06 in W 9.85 in D 15.75 in

Polychrome Green Palm Tree Floor Lamp, France, 1940s

Located in Hastings, GB

stunning French lamp dates to the first half of the 20th century and is circa 1930's - 40's, and features

Category

Early 20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Polychrome Green Palm Tree Floor Lamp, France, 1940s

H 83.47 in W 33.08 in D 30.32 in

Vintage Floor Lamp with Storage Space, 70s, Czechoslovakia

Located in Prague 8, CZ

This lamp was made in the 70’s in Czechoslovakia. It is made of beech wood, metal and fabric

Category

Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Floor Lamp with Storage Space, 70s, Czechoslovakia

H 63.39 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in

Pair of Vintage Swedish Chrome Floor Lamps by Borens

By Boréns Borås

Located in London, GB

A stylish and extremely well made pair of vintage Swedish chrome floor lamps by Borens. They were

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Swedish Chrome Floor Lamps by Borens

H 51.97 in Dm 15.75 in

Pedrita Floor Lamp, Brazilian Contemporary Design in Brazilian Quartzite

By Noemi Saga Atelier

Located in Sao Paulo, BR

This is Pedrita floor lamp (Model S) and it is part of Pedrita lamp series. This floor lamp is made

Category

2010s Brazilian Other Floor Lamps

Materials

Quartz

Pedrita Floor Lamp, Brazilian Contemporary Design in Brazilian Quartzite

H 47.25 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in

Pedrita Floor Lamp, Brazilian Contemporary Design in Brazilian Stones

By Noemi Saga Atelier

Located in Sao Paulo, BR

This is Pedrita floor lamp (Model S) and it is part of Pedrita lamp series. This floor lamp is made

Category

2010s Brazilian Other Floor Lamps

Materials

Quartz

Pedrita Floor Lamp, Brazilian Contemporary Design in Brazilian Stones

H 47.25 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in

Floor Lamp in Opaline Glass by Shigeru Uchida, 1990's

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Floor Lamp in Opaline Glass by Shigeru Uchida, 1990's Additional Information: Material: Opaline

Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

Floor Lamp in Opaline Glass by Shigeru Uchida, 1990's

H 23.63 in Dm 15.75 in

Antti Hakkarainen Floor Lamp, 1930s- 1940s, Taidetakamo A. Hakkarainen

By Antti Hakkarainen, Taidetakomo Hakkarainen

Located in Helsinki, FI

restaurants (Kaivohuone) back in the 1930-40`s. Looking at the details of the design might confirm this theory

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Antti Hakkarainen Floor Lamp, 1930s- 1940s, Taidetakamo A. Hakkarainen

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H 55.91 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in

1960's Vintage French Brass Rope Twist Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and stylish vintage floor lamp in solid brass. This was made in France, it dates from

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960's Vintage French Brass Rope Twist Floor Lamp

H 54 in W 16 in D 16 in

Green Fran S Stand Floor Lamp by Llot Llov

Located in Geneve, CH

Green Fran S stand floor lamp by Llot Llov Handcrafted light object Dimensions: D 40 x W 205.8 x

Category

2010s German Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Green Fran S Stand Floor Lamp by Llot Llov

H 98.43 in W 81.03 in D 15.75 in

Floor Lamp 4059 by Annig Sarian for Kartell, c.1970

By Kartell, Annig Sarian

Located in Surbiton, GB

A 1970’s floor lamp designed by Annig Sarian and produced by Kartell, the Italian manufacturer

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass, Plastic, Fiberglass

Floor Lamp 4059 by Annig Sarian for Kartell, c.1970

H 67.33 in Dm 15.75 in

Floor Lamp in White Murano Glass with Gold Glitter Inserts

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Floor lamp in white Murano glass with gold glitter inserts, on metal structure, Cup 's diameter

Category

Early 2000s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamp in White Murano Glass with Gold Glitter Inserts

H 72.84 in Dm 15.75 in

Modern Multicolored Vintage Glass Floor Lamp Orbital Terra Foscarini Italy

By Ferruccio Laviani

Located in Vienna, AT

, white, red and yellow the floor lamp reminds on a painter´s palette. Footswitch, 5 sockets E 14 max. 40

Category

1990s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Modern Multicolored Vintage Glass Floor Lamp Orbital Terra Foscarini Italy

H 67.33 in Dm 18.9 in

Erwin Gruen Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Gilded Torchere Floor Lamp

By Erwin Gruen

Located in Chicago, IL

Erwin Gruen Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Gilded Torchere Floor Lamp. In the manner of French 40's

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Erwin Gruen Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Gilded Torchere Floor Lamp

H 70 in Dm 15 in

Pair of Floor Lamp by Angelo Brotto for Esperia, Italy, 1970s

By Angelo Brotto, Esperia

Located in Roma, IT

Pair of floor lamp is an original lamp realized in the 1970s by Angelo Brotto (Venice, 1914

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of Floor Lamp by Angelo Brotto for Esperia, Italy, 1970s

H 70.87 in Dm 13.78 in

Mid Century Rattan Swing Arm Floor Lamp w/ Drink Stand

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rattan pole lamp featuring a decorative single rattan pole centered around a drink side table fixed

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Floor Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Mid Century Rattan Swing Arm Floor Lamp w/ Drink Stand

H 53 in Dm 19 in

Restored Mid Century Rattan Pole Floor Lamp w/ Drink Stand

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rattan pole lamp featuring a decorative single rattan pole centered around a drink side table fixed

Category

Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Restored Mid Century Rattan Pole Floor Lamp w/ Drink Stand

H 56 in W 20 in D 19 in

Restored Mid Century Pole Rattan Floor Lamp w/ Mahogany Base

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rattan pole lamp featuring 6 decorative rattan poles centered around a rattan post all fixed to a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Restored Mid Century Pole Rattan Floor Lamp w/ Mahogany Base

H 57 in W 16 in D 16 in

Rope and glass ball lamp floor by Audoux and Minnet, 1960s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in PARIS, FR

Rope and glass ball lamp floor by Audoux and Minnet, 1960s without lampshade Audoux-Minnet is

Category

Vintage 1960s European Floor Lamps

Materials

Rope, Glass

Rope and glass ball lamp floor by Audoux and Minnet, 1960s

H 59.06 in Dm 20.87 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal and Brass Floor Lamp by Lumen, 1950s

By Lumen

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Very rare modernist floor lamp Mid-Century Modern late 40s beginning of 50s, lacquered metal and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal and Brass Floor Lamp by Lumen, 1950s

H 71.66 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in

Floor Lamp in Brass by Nordiska Kompaniet and Bertil Brisborg, 1930s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bertil Brisborg

Located in Hägersten, SE

Floor lamp model 32753 produced by Nordiska Kompaniet. Attributed to the head designer for the NK

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Floor Lamp in Brass by Nordiska Kompaniet and Bertil Brisborg, 1930s

H 68.9 in Dm 19.69 in

Jean Louis Domecq Jielde French Modernist Industrial 5 Arms Floor Lamp

By Jean Louis Domecq

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

with the plug corresponding to your country. These are AUTHENTIC 50’s lamps and NOT modern

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Jean Louis Domecq Jielde French Modernist Industrial 5 Arms Floor Lamp

H 86.61 in W 9.44 in D 9.44 in

Paavo Tynell "9602" Brass Floor Lamp for Taito Oy, Finland, 1950s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Utrecht, NL

, Taito Oy. The model “9602” floor lamp is a well known design famous for its large Chinese hat style

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell "9602" Brass Floor Lamp for Taito Oy, Finland, 1950s

H 59.85 in Dm 23.63 in

Italian Arc Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani for Studio Reggiani, Italy, 1960s

By Gioffredo Reggiani, Goffredo Reggiani

Located in Aarhus C, DK

Tall Italian floor lamp by Goffredo Reggiani made for studio Reggiani in Italy in the 1960´s

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Italian Arc Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani for Studio Reggiani, Italy, 1960s

H 59.06 in Dm 15.75 in

Jean Louis Domecq JIelde Vintage French Industrial 5 Arms Brushed floor Lamp

By Jean Louis Domecq

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

plug corresponding to your country. These are AUTHENTIC 50’s lamps and NOT modern reproductions

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Jean Louis Domecq JIelde Vintage French Industrial 5 Arms Brushed floor Lamp

H 86.61 in W 9.44 in D 9.44 in

Jean Louis Domecq Jielde Vintage French Industrial 4 Arms Brushed floor Lamp

By Jean Louis Domecq

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

. We deliver the lamp with the plug corresponding to your country. These are AUTHENTIC 50’s lamps and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Jean Louis Domecq Jielde Vintage French Industrial 4 Arms Brushed floor Lamp

H 70.86 in W 9.44 in D 9.44 in

Bright Chrome Adjustable Floor Reading Pharmacy Style Lamp by Casella C 1980's

By Casella Lighting

Located in New York, NY

Slick Postmodern floor lamp by Casella, circa 1970/1980's. The lamp features a swivel arm and is

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Bright Chrome Adjustable Floor Reading Pharmacy Style Lamp by Casella C 1980's

H 52 in W 16 in D 18 in

Late 20th Cent Modern to Postmodern Southwest Style Textured Plaster Floor Lamp

Located in Topeka, KS

from the 80’s! This is a lovely modern to postmodern floor lamp comprised of a sculptured off-white

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Late 20th Cent Modern to Postmodern Southwest Style Textured Plaster Floor Lamp

H 58.5 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in

Floor Lamp, Design Attributed to Martin Eisler, Forma S.A., Brazil, 1950s

By Forma Brazil, Martin Eisler

Located in New York, NY

This floor lamp is attributed to Martin Eisler (1913-1977) for the Brazilian company Forma S

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Floor Lamp, Design Attributed to Martin Eisler, Forma S.A., Brazil, 1950s

H 64.97 in W 13.98 in D 15.75 in

Jean Louis Domecq Jielde Vintage French Modernist Industrial 4 Arms Floor Lamp

By Jean Louis Domecq

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

We deliver the lamp with the plug corresponding to your country. These are Authentic 50’s lamps and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Jean Louis Domecq Jielde Vintage French Modernist Industrial 4 Arms Floor Lamp

H 70.86 in W 9.44 in D 9.44 in

02°52”S Floor Lamp by Yonathan Moore, Represented by Tuleste Factory

By Yonathan Moore

Located in New York, NY

: Acrylic height (Total Height of standing lamp) 10" (14") H 24" (28") H 36" (40") H 48" (52") H

Category

2010s Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

02°52”S Floor Lamp by Yonathan Moore, Represented by Tuleste Factory

H 52 in W 6 in D 6 in

03°52”S Floor Lamp by Yonathan Moore, Represented by Tuleste Factory

By Yonathan Moore

Located in New York, NY

: Acrylic height (Total Height of standing lamp) 10" (14") H 24" (28") H 36" (40") H 48" (52") H

Category

2010s Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

03°52”S Floor Lamp by Yonathan Moore, Represented by Tuleste Factory

H 6 in W 6 in D 52 in

Paavo Tynell "Model 9602" Brass Floor Lamp for Taito Oy, Finland, 1950s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Utrecht, NL

, Taito Oy. The model “9602” floor lamp is a well known design famous for its large Chinese hat style

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell "Model 9602" Brass Floor Lamp for Taito Oy, Finland, 1950s

H 60.24 in Dm 24.02 in

Jean Louis Domecq Jielde Vintage French Industrial 6 Arms Brushed floor Lamp

By Jean Louis Domecq

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

AUTHENTIC 50’s lamps and NOT modern reproductions Condition of both the lamps is good – with normal signs

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Jean Louis Domecq Jielde Vintage French Industrial 6 Arms Brushed floor Lamp

H 102.36 in W 9.44 in D 9.44 in

Estelle & Erwine Laverne Originals Modern Rosewood Lamp Table Floor White 1950s

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Estelle and Erwine Laverne for Laverne originals - Tulip base rosewood lamp table floor lamp

Category

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

Materials

Fiberglass, Rosewood

Estelle & Erwine Laverne Originals Modern Rosewood Lamp Table Floor White 1950s

H 44 in W 12 in D 12 in

12°14”S Floor Lamp by Yonathan Moore, Represented by Tuleste Factory

By Yonathan Moore

Located in New York, NY

: Acrylic height (Total Height of standing lamp) 10" (14") H 24" (28") H 36" (40") H 48" (52") H Shipping

Category

2010s Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

12°14”S Floor Lamp by Yonathan Moore, Represented by Tuleste Factory

H 14 in W 6 in D 6 in

05°28”S Floor Lamp by Yonathan Moore, Represented by Tuleste Factory

By Yonathan Moore

Located in New York, NY

: Acrylic height (Total Height of standing lamp) 10" (14") H 24" (28") H 36" (40") H 48" (52") H

Category

2010s Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

05°28”S Floor Lamp by Yonathan Moore, Represented by Tuleste Factory

H 28 in W 6 in D 6 in

11°14”S Floor Lamp by Yonathan Moore, Represented by Tuleste Factory

By Yonathan Moore

Located in New York, NY

: Acrylic height (Total Height of standing lamp) 10" (14") H 24" (28") H 36" (40") H 48" (52") H Shipping

Category

2010s Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

11°14”S Floor Lamp by Yonathan Moore, Represented by Tuleste Factory

H 14 in W 6 in D 6 in

01°28”S Floor Lamp by Yonathan Moore, Represented by Tuleste Factory

By Yonathan Moore

Located in New York, NY

: Acrylic height (Total Height of standing lamp) 10" (14") H 24" (28") H 36" (40") H 48" (52") H Shipping

Category

2010s Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

01°28”S Floor Lamp by Yonathan Moore, Represented by Tuleste Factory

H 28 in W 6 in D 6 in

French Art Deco Hand-Hammered Wrought Iron (Fer Forgé Martelé) Floor Lamp, 1930s

Located in Hampstead, QC

A vintage Art Deco floor lamp (torchère) completely forged and hammered by hand, 1930’s. The French

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

French Art Deco Hand-Hammered Wrought Iron (Fer Forgé Martelé) Floor Lamp, 1930s

H 65.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Floor Lamp in Black Lacquered Metal, Copper and Teak by Jo Hammerborg, 1950's

By Jo Hammerborg

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Floor Lamp in Black Lacquered Metal, Copper and Teak by Jo Hammerborg, 1950's Additional

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper

Floor Lamp in Black Lacquered Metal, Copper and Teak by Jo Hammerborg, 1950's

H 59.06 in W 5.91 in D 15.75 in

Pair of Neo-Greek Floor Lamps Attributed to G. Servant, France, Circa 1870

By Georges Emile Henri Servant

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare pair of Greek style floor lamps made in patinated bronze attributed to G. Servant, each

Category

Antique 1860s French Greek Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Neo-Greek Floor Lamps Attributed to G. Servant, France, Circa 1870

H 83.86 in Dm 16.93 in

Danish Modern 1960s Floor Lamp of Teak with Black Metal Foot and New Shade

Located in Aarhus C, DK

Danish lightning design, floor lamp from the 1960´s made of teak and with lamp foot of black

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern 1960s Floor Lamp of Teak with Black Metal Foot and New Shade

H 59.06 in Dm 15.75 in

Art Deco Torcheire Lamp, 1940s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Hold onto your hats, folks, because this art deco torchiere lamp from the '40s is here to bring the

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Torcheire Lamp, 1940s

H 64 in Dm 18 in

Mid-Century Metal Studio Photographer Lamp, Italy 1940s

Located in Catania, CT

Very good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this Studio Lamp produced in Italy

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Metal Studio Photographer Lamp, Italy 1940s

H 66.93 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in

Restored 8-Strand Rattan Lamp W/ Stepped Base

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rattan pole lamp featuring 8 decorative rattan poles centered around a rattan post all fixed to a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Restored 8-Strand Rattan Lamp W/ Stepped Base

H 51 in Dm 12 in

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40s Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 40s floor lamp for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every 40s floor lamp was constructed with great care. Find 197 options for an antique or vintage 40s floor lamp now, or shop our selection of 75 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 40s floor lamp — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each 40s floor lamp bearing mid-century modern, modern or industrial hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 40s floor lamp over the years, but those crafted by Jean Louis Domecq, Memphis Milano and Martine Bedin are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 40s Floor Lamp?

The average selling price for a 40s floor lamp at 1stDibs is $2,346, while they’re typically $312 on the low end and $70,437 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.

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Questions About 40s 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.

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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.

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

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