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50s Floor Lamp Brass Enamelled Red and Cream Shades Italian Design by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
A rare floor lamp designed by Stilnovo in 1949 and produced through out the 1950s. Patinated brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 72.84 in W 25.99 in D 33.47 in
Marble Base and Metal Body Floor Lamp attributed to Azucena, italy, 1950s
By Azucena
Located in Milan, IT
Imposing 50s floor lamp attributed to Azucena.
Brass frame on marble base.
Two independent light
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 68.9 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Murano Glass Floor Lamp from the 1950s
Located in bari, IT
Superb pair of 50's floor lamp with an imposing structure in the dimensions all in Murano glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Stilnovo Italian Midcentury Floor Lamp 50's
By Stilnovo
Located in bari, IT
Floor lamp with six lighting bodies by Stilnovo in brass and opaline glass from the 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Floor Lamp from the 50s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Italian floor lamp from the 50s. The lamp has three small lampshades made of satin glass. The glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Four-Legged Floor Lamp from the 50s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Four-legged floor lamp from the 50s. The lampshade has a black lacquered wooden frame and is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Jute, Linen, Wood
Arredoluce Monza, Brass Floor Lamp from 50s
By Arredoluce
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with trace of age and use for this floor lamp designed by Angelo Lelii and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
German Three-Legged Floor Lamp from the 50s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
German three-legged floor lamp from the 50s. The coccon shaped lampshade is made of woven raffia
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
50s 60s Lamp Light Floor Lamp Bag Lamp Mid Century Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
50s 60s lamp light floor lamp bag lamp mid century design 50s
Object: floor lamp
Manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1950s European Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Coccon-shaped Three-legged floor lamp from the 50s.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Three-legged floor lamp from the 50s with a coccon-shaped shade. The lampshade is made of braided
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Italian Three-legged Stillux Floor lamp from the 50s.
By Stillux
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Three-legged floor lamp from the 50s. The lamp has three satin glass tubes with filigree brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Gateano Scolari Stilnovo Italian Floor Lamp from the 50s
By Massimo Scolari, Stilnovo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Italian floor lamp from the 50s. Stilnovo Model "4013", designed by GateanoScolari. There are two
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Torchiere Uplight Floor Lamp c 1940/50's
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid Century Hollywood Regency style floor lamp, torchiere, uplight. The base features
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Gilded iron floor lamp from Maison Ramsay - 50s/60s- France
By Maison Ramsay
Located in Paris, FR
Mid-century gilded iron floor lamp, designed and manufactured by Maison Ramsay, Paris, France
Category
Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Scandinavian modern Floor lamp no. 285 by Karlskrona Lampfabrik, Sweden 50s
By Karlskrona Lampfabrik
Located in Hägersten, SE
Floor lamp model no. 285 produced by Karlskrona Lampfabrik. Made in Sweden during the 1950s. Made
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
H 50.01 in W 13 in D 7.88 in
Three-Legged Floor Lamp with Real Dried Flowers from the 50s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Three-legged floor lamp from the 70s. The lampshade is made of white plastic and decorated with
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Natural Fiber, Plastic, Teak
50s French Tripod Floor Lamp with Papercord Shades Attributed To Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful French eye-catcher from 1950s.
This tripod floor lamp is attributed to Mathieu
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 59.06 in Dm 13.78 in
20th Century Stilnovo Floor Lamp with Two Diffusers and Marble Base, 50s
By Stilnovo
Located in Turin, Turin
Colombo and Ettore Sottsass.
Floor lamp designed in 1950s by Stilnovo with two diffusers, a bigger one in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Floor Lamp Model Tris Italy 50s Mid-Century.
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Palermo, IT
Angelo Lelii. Rare Tris model floor lamp with brass base and stem. Made by Arredoluce, Italy, ca
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 74.81 in W 20.67 in D 43.31 in
20th Century Angelo Lelii Mod Tris Floor Lamp Arredoluce Adjustable Diffuser 50s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Turin, Turin
manages to create his luminous, ingenious yet elegant works of art.
Floor lamp mod. Tris with brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 74.02 in Dm 21.66 in
20th Century Giuseppe Ostuni Oluce Floor Lamp Mod. 340PX Brass Methacrylate, 50s
By Oluce, Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Turin, Turin
become icons of Italian design.
This floor lamp mod. 340PX was designed by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 78.75 in Dm 9.06 in
Mid Century Modern Italian Tension Pole Lamp by Tempestini for Laurel! Teak 50s
By Laurel Lamp Company, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp
Maurizio Tempestini for Laurel Lamp Company!
Incredible
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 96 in W 30 in D 30 in
Italian Stilnovo floor lamp with yellow and green Perspex shade from the 50s.
By Stilnovo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Italian Stilnovo floor lamp from the 50s. The lamp has two lampshades made of white painted metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Rare! Mid Century Danish Modern Rocket Hansen Floor Lamp 50s Brass African Teak
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT!
DANISH ROCKET LAMP FLOOR LAMP
FOR HANSEN
AFRICAN TEAK WOOD & BRASS ACCENTS
CRSIP
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 52 in W 18 in D 18 in
1 of 2 Italian Minimalist Design Floor Lamp Brass Midcentury Stilnovo Style 50s
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
1 of 2 stylish Minimalist Italian design floor lamps in the style of Stilnovo 1950.
The shades
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 70.08 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
20th Century Angelo Lelii Floor Lamp with Green Marble Base for Arredoluce, 50s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Turin, Turin
luminous, ingenious yet elegant works of art.
Here we have a floor lamp with yello directionable diffuser
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
H 70.08 in Dm 45.67 in
20th Century Giuseppe Ostuni Oluce Floor Lamp in Brass and Plexi Diffuser, 50s
By Oluce, Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Turin, Turin
become icons of Italian design.
This floor lamp was designed by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce in 1950s. It
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 54.34 in Dm 17.72 in
20th Century Luigi Caccia Dominioni Floor Lamp model LTE5 Imbuto for Azucena 50s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Turin, Turin
individually some furniture that is part of furniture series they designed.
Here the famous Floor Lamp model
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
H 75.2 in Dm 7.88 in
rare mid century tripod FLOOR LAMP bamboo rattan 50s hawaii tiki era 3 shades
Located in Mannheim, DE
Rare floor lamp from the 1950s, probably from Italy or France. Made of bamboo and rattan, shades
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 67.72 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
50’s Table / Lamp in Ash Wood and Undianuno Wood
Located in Lisboa, PT
This floor lamp with intergrated table is original from the 1950's and was produced in Portugal. It
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Vintage 1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Style Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Red Lion, PA
One of a kind floor lamp attributed to Stilnovo
Unique style 50's- All Original Italian Floor Lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble
20th C. Scandinavian Floor Lamp
Located in Madrid, ES
50s scandinavian floor lamp meke in teak wood and gold metal.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo, Italian Brass, Lacquer and Triplex Opaline Glass Tripod Lamp 50s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
Great vintage condition with original patina for this Italian tripod floor lamp made from brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Lighting from the 50s
Located in Nice, FR
Aluminum luminaire made in Italy in the 40s/50s, It has two height positions; modular.
A single
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Danish Modern Tension Pole Lamp Brushed Brass Maple Stiffel Era 50s
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
50s tension pole lamp in Danish Modern style with large scalloped shades that feature European Maple
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 104 in W 20 in D 20 in
Mid Century Italian Tension Pole Lamp 50s Stiffel 3 Shades After Jacques Biny
By Gino Sarfatti, Jacques Biny, Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
HIGHLY COVETED!
ITALIAN TRI-COLOR
THREE SCREEN SHADE
TENSION POLE LAMP!
CIRCA 1960
FITS 8 FT
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 104 in W 15 in D 15 in
French Mid-Century Mirrored Obelisk Floor Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940/50s two-tier floor lamp with mirrored and reverse painted obelisk columns on wood foot
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Mirror
Mid-Century Minimalist Floor Lamp by Edi Franz for Swiss Lamps, 1950s
By Edi Franz
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare floor lamp from Swiss Lamps after a draft of EDI Franz from the 50s.
This design is ahead of
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 62.99 in W 13.39 in D 9.84 in
Floor lamp mod 1063 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy 50's
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Catania, IT
Floor lamp mod 1063 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy 1953.
The lamp you are looking at is painted in a very unusual gold color, which probably makes it unique, as confirmed by th...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
German Metal and Plastic Tripod Ufo 370 Floor Lamp from Bega, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
This is a rare mid-century tripod floor lamp by the renowned manufacturer Bega from the 50s / 60s
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Very rare Danish Floorlamp from Louis Poulsen 50s for a Copenhagen hospital
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Oirlo, LI
Very rare Vintage floor lamp Danish design by Louis Poulsen 1950s for a Copenhagen hospital
These
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Iron
H 66.93 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Grasshopper desk table Lamp by Greta Grossman
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in San Diego, CA
The most iconic products Greta Grossman designed in the 40's and 50's were the Gräshoppa floor lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage 50s Italian brass sculptural floor lamp, heart shaped shade, bark finish
By Arnaldo Pomodoro
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a slender vintage floor lamp in solid brass, with finely hand-decorated base
Category
Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
H 68.51 in Dm 10.24 in
Danish 50s floor lamp
Located in Braga, Braga
50s Floor lamp and table.
Nice cozy shade
functional
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
50's Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
Italian painted and lacquered brass five light floor lamp with gilt dice in the centre of column
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps
Danish 50s floor lamp
Located in Braga, Braga
Nice danish floor lamp.
Shade in geometrical fabric
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950's Tall Italian Floor Lamp
By Gilardi & Barzaghi
Located in London, GB
Spectacular, tall, 50's Floor Lamp with 6 red shades a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid Century Floor Lamp in Brass and Glass Italy 50s
By Stilnovo
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
This stunning vintage floor lamp is sure to make a statement in any room. Crafted in Italy during
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Steel Marble Floor Lamp by Angelo Brotto, Italy 50s
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Steel Marble Floor Lamp by Angelo Brotto, Italy 50s.
Amazing sculptural mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Steel
Tripod Floor lamp with Colored Shades attributed to Mathieu Matégot France 50s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Tripod French floor lamp attributed to the master Matheu Matégot.
Composed of three iron bars that
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Floorlamp Bega 50s Tripod Germany Rar Metal Plastic Moonlamp
Located in Wendeburg, DE
This lamp is a rare midcentury tripod floor lamp by the renowned manufacturer Bega from the 50s
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage 50s Italian brass sculptural floor lamp, heart shaped shade, bark finish
By Arnaldo Pomodoro
Located in Milan, IT
Offered for sale is a slender vintage floor lamp in solid brass, with finely hand-decorated base
Category
Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
H 68.51 in Dm 10.24 in
Unusual 50s Floor Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
Unusual 50s Floor Lamp.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo 50s Floor Lamp with Matching Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stilnovo 1950. Adjustable italian '50s floor lamp with matching sconce. Cream and black lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
'50s Floor Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original good looking Fifties Floorlamp
Category
Vintage 1950s Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
50's Floor Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Great looking mid-century adjustable floor lamp with black enamelled shade and base, plastic
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
French 50s Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great looking--great designed floor lamp.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron, Brass
French 50s Floor Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
Typical 1950s French floor lamp made of brass and frosted glass shades.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
French 50s Floor Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
Six bulb floor lamp with iron base. Each has glass bubble fixture; five are white, one is orange
Category
Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron, Brass
Italian 50s Floor lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass and Black Lacquer with Pivoting arm makes for a lovely house gift!
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
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Find many varieties of an authentic 50s floor lamp available at 1stDibs. Each 50s floor lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. If you’re shopping for a 50s floor lamp, we have 484 options in-stock, while there are 132 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a 50s floor lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 50s floor lamp made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made 50s floor lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Oluce, Vittoriano Vigano and Astep are consistently popular.
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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.
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Questions About 50s Floor Lamp
- 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. - 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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, 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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Ettore Sottsass Captures a Shooting Star in This Rare 1970s Floor Lamp
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales
The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.
Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.
NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.