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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Bendable Floor Lamp

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Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

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Steel

Post Modern Bendable Floor Lamp by Hannes Wettstein for Belux, Spain

H 85 in W 11 in D 11 in

Bend-It Floor Lamp

By Atelier Boucquet

Located in Roeselare, BE

This floor lamp is made of brass and chemical bronzed. It has 3 x E14 socket with lamps. Wire in

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2010s Belgian Floor Lamps

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Brass

Bend-It Floor Lamp

H 32.68 in Dm 25.6 in

Modern Bend-It Floor Lamp

By Atelier Boucquet

Located in Roeselare, BE

This floor lamp is made of brass and chemical bronzed. It has 3 x E14 socket with lamps. Wire in

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2010s Belgian Floor Lamps

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Brass

Modern Bend-It Floor Lamp

H 32.68 in Dm 25.6 in

Bend-It Floor Lamp by Atelier Boucquet

By Atelier Boucquet

Located in Roeselare, BE

This floor lamp is made of brass and chemical bronzed. It has 3 x E14 socket with lamps. Wire in

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2010s Belgian Floor Lamps

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Brass

Bend-It Floor Lamp by Atelier Boucquet

H 32.68 in Dm 25.6 in

Two Tier Floor Lamp Made by Bending Wood

By Raka Studio

Located in Cape Girardeau, MO

sources, at two different tiers. Both of the lamp shades are different from the other in design and size

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2010s Organic Modern Floor Lamps

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Ash, Bentwood

Two Tier Floor Lamp Made by Bending Wood

H 71 in W 27 in D 18 in

Modern Bend-It Floor Lamp by Atelier Boucquet

By Atelier Boucquet

Located in Roeselare, BE

This floor lamp is made of brass and chemical bronzed. It has 3 x E14 socket with lamps. Wire in

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2010s Belgian Floor Lamps

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Brass

Modern Bend-It Floor Lamp by Atelier Boucquet

H 32.68 in Dm 25.6 in

Eiffel Tower Paris Pencil Reed & Bend Bamboo Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp 1970

Located in Miami, FL

Handcrafted tall Mid-Century Modern Eiffel Tower Paris pencil reed, cane & bamboo floor lamp with

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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Reed

Eiffel Tower Paris Pencil Reed & Bend Bamboo Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp 1970

H 60 in W 17 in D 17 in

Sketched Floor Lamp

By Kiki & Joost, Joost van Bleiswijk

Located in Eindhoven, NL

, bending, shaping and welding in the workshop. All the pieces are unique and personally handcrafted

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Floor Lamps

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Steel

Sketched Floor Lamp

H 69.89 in W 29.93 in D 17.33 in

Midcentury Articulating Floor Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tall vintage floor lamp in white, with bendable head. Cone shade matches base shape. Movable shade

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Midcentury Articulating Floor Lamp

H 39.5 in W 17 in D 6 in

Floor Lamp 1960, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Floor lamp Art Deco Material: chrome and glass German 1920 You want to live in the golden years

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Floor Lamp 1960, Italian

H 59.06 in W 21.66 in D 7.09 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

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Vintage italian floor lamp, 1980s

H 74.81 in Dm 11.82 in

Elegant Contemporary Brass Cantilever Floor Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This contemporary modern cantilever style floor lamp features simplistic yet elegant design, with a

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Late 20th Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Elegant Contemporary Brass Cantilever Floor Lamp

H 60.25 in W 19 in D 24.5 in

Heis Floor Lamp by Mason Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Heis floor lamp by Mason Editions Dimensions: 32 × 32 × 190 cm Materials: Iron and glass Colours

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2010s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

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Iron

Heis Floor Lamp by Mason Editions

H 74.81 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in

Black Gooseneck Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Black powder coated gooseneck floor lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Newly rewired and

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Black Gooseneck Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston

H 40.75 in W 14.25 in D 31.75 in

Floor Lamp Art Deco 1930, German

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Floor lamp You want to live in the golden years, those are the floor lamps that your project needs

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Floor Lamp Art Deco 1930, German

H 70.08 in Dm 16.93 in

Floor Lamp in Copper with Black Globes

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

this retro floor lamp. Handmade in brass tubing using a Classic method of bending the brass twice into

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21st Century and Contemporary European Floor Lamps

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Brass

Floor Lamp in Copper with Black Globes

H 69.3 in Dm 25.6 in

Japanese inspired mid-century Walnut Floor Lamp

Located in Ventura, CA

placement. You can design an entire room around this floor lamp. Make it a sculptural center piece of a

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

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Brass

Japanese inspired mid-century Walnut Floor Lamp

H 40 in Dm 14 in

Japanese inspired mid-century Teak Floor Lamp

Located in Ventura, CA

placement. You can design an entire room around this floor lamp. Make it a sculptural center piece of a

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

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Brass

Japanese inspired mid-century Teak Floor Lamp

H 40 in Dm 14 in

An Original Danish Caprani Floor Lamp, 1970s, Denmark

By Caprani Light AS

Located in Værløse, DK

perfect for any modern interior. * A bend beech veneer floor lamp with an egg-white fabric shade * Style

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Vintage 1970s Danish Floor Lamps

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Metal

An Original Danish Caprani Floor Lamp, 1970s, Denmark

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H 59.85 in Dm 20.48 in

Floor Lamp 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Floor lamp Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty Materials: iron and gold leaf You want to live in

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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Floor Lamps

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Iron, Gold Leaf

Floor Lamp 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty

H 72.64 in Dm 20.87 in

Black Pressed Wood Floor Lamp by Johannes Hemann

Located in Geneve, CH

Black pressed wood floor lamp by Johannes Hemann. Materials: Wood, brass Dimensions: Height 130cm

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2010s European Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Black Pressed Wood Floor Lamp by Johannes Hemann

H 51.19 in Dm 13.78 in

White Pressed Wood Floor Lamp by Johannes Hemann

Located in Geneve, CH

Black pressed wood floor lamp by Johannes Hemann Materials: Wood, brass Dimensions: Height 130cm

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2010s European Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

White Pressed Wood Floor Lamp by Johannes Hemann

H 51.19 in Dm 13.78 in

ClassiCon Roattino White Floor Lamp by Eileen Gray

By Eileen Gray

Located in New York, NY

The curved line of the Roattino floor lamp looks as though a snake charmer had made the cable rise

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2010s German Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

ClassiCon Roattino White Floor Lamp by Eileen Gray

H 59.45 in W 26.78 in D 8.27 in

ClassiCon Roattino Black Floor Lamp by Eileen Gray

By Eileen Gray

Located in New York, NY

The curved line of the Roattino floor lamp looks as though a snake charmer had made the cable rise

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2010s German Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

ClassiCon Roattino Black Floor Lamp by Eileen Gray

H 59.45 in W 26.78 in D 8.27 in

Triennale Style Midcentury Italian Floor Lamp, circa 1960s

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A vintage Italian, "Triennale" floor lamp after a model by Arredoluce. Shades are white, gray and

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Triennale Style Midcentury Italian Floor Lamp, circa 1960s

H 70.08 in W 45.28 in D 41.74 in

Floor Lamp No. 5 - Vrksa Series - Bent Wood Lamp in Ash Wood

By Raka Studio

Located in Cape Girardeau, MO

This sculptural floor lamp is part of the Vrksa Series and derives its inspiration from The Forms

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2010s Asian Organic Modern Floor Lamps

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Bentwood, Ash

Floor Lamp No. 5 - Vrksa Series - Bent Wood Lamp in Ash Wood

H 72 in W 34 in D 24 in

Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Treetops Floor Lamp, 2019

By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass

Located in London, GB

floor lamp is a fantastic example of Memphis design and would add a touch of fun to any contemporary

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Vintage 1980s Italian Floor Lamps

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Metal

Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Treetops Floor Lamp, 2019

H 76.78 in Dm 29.53 in

Pair of Floor Lamp Art Deco 1970, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Floor lamp Material: iron and bronze France 1930 You want to live in the golden years, those

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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Wood

Pair of Floor Lamp Art Deco 1970, France

H 65.36 in Dm 19.69 in

Floor Lamp Art Deco 1920, France, Material, Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Floor lamp Material: wood France 1930 You want to live in the golden years, those are the floor

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Alabaster

Floor Lamp Art Deco 1920, France, Material, Wood

H 69.3 in Dm 23.63 in

Bamboo Floor Lamp Coconut Brass Attributed Kalmar, Austria, 1950

By J.T. Kalmar, Max Kment

Located in Vienna, AT

Coconut brass bamboo floor lamp attributed Kalmar, Austria 1950. Stylish Austrian modern floor

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Bamboo Floor Lamp Coconut Brass Attributed Kalmar, Austria, 1950

H 57.87 in W 20.86 in D 16.9 in

Foscarini Dolmen Floor Lamp in Orange by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Foscarini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Floor lamp for installation resting against a wall for diffused and reflected light. The lamp

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

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Aluminum

Foscarini Dolmen Floor Lamp in Orange by Ferruccio Laviani

H 70.87 in W 15.75 in D 1.58 in

Cestita Floor Lamp by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole

By Santa & Cole, Miguel Milà

Located in Los Angeles, CA

lamps created by Miguel Milá. It can house an opal glass shade or a white plastic one, making it more

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

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Opal

Cestita Floor Lamp by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole

H 13 in Dm 8.6 in

Floor Lamp Art Deco 1950, France, Material, Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Floor lamp Material: wood France 1930 You want to live in the golden years, those are the floor

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Vintage 1950s French Space Age Floor Lamps

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Wood

Floor Lamp Art Deco 1950, France, Material, Wood

H 63.78 in Dm 23.63 in

Floor Lamp Art Deco 1920, German, Material, Chrome

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Floor lamp Art Deco Material: chrome German 1920 You want to live in the golden years, those are

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Floor Lamp Art Deco 1920, German, Material, Chrome

H 68.12 in Dm 17.72 in

Floor Lamp Art Deco 1930, France, Material: Bronze

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Floor lamp Art Deco Materials: Bronze France 1930 You want to live in the golden years, those are

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Bronze

Floor Lamp Art Deco 1930, France, Material: Bronze

H 77.56 in Dm 22.84 in

Floor Lamp Art Deco 1930, France, Materials: Chrome

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Floor lamp Art Deco Materials: chrome France 1930 You want to live in the golden years, those are

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Floor Lamp Art Deco 1930, France, Materials: Chrome

H 68.12 in Dm 15.36 in

Foscarini Dolmen Floor Lamp in Bronze by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Foscarini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Floor lamp for installation resting against a wall for diffused and reflected light. The lamp

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Foscarini Dolmen Floor Lamp in Bronze by Ferruccio Laviani

H 70.87 in W 15.75 in D 1.58 in

Foscarini Dolmen Floor Lamp in Aluminum by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Foscarini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Floor lamp for installation resting against a wall for diffused and reflected light. The lamp

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

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Aluminum

Foscarini Dolmen Floor Lamp in Aluminum by Ferruccio Laviani

H 70.87 in W 15.75 in D 1.58 in

Floor Lamp No. 4 - Vrksa Series - Bent Ash Wood

By Raka Studio

Located in Cape Girardeau, MO

sources, at different levels. All of the lamp shades are different from the other in size; which

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2010s Asian Organic Modern Floor Lamps

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Bentwood, Ash

Floor Lamp No. 4 - Vrksa Series - Bent Ash Wood

H 70 in W 36 in D 24 in

Goffredo Reggiani Adjustable Chrome Arc Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s

By Goffredo Reggiani

Located in Hellouw, NL

Original Goffredo Reggiani adjustable chrome arc floor lamp from Italy late 1960s or early 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Goffredo Reggiani Adjustable Chrome Arc Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s

H 74.81 in W 47.25 in D 20.08 in

Americana Floor Lamp by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole

By Santa & Cole, Miguel Milà

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1950s lamp collection. The Hansen lamps are built around a rotating arm with a swivel in the middle

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

Materials

Nickel

Americana Floor Lamp by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole

H 44.1 in Dm 20.5 in

Floor Lamp 1915, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Sign Muller

By Muller Frères

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Floor lamp Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty Materials: Iron and Art Glass You want to live in the

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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Floor Lamps

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Iron

Floor Lamp 1915, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Sign Muller

H 67.72 in Dm 15.75 in

Floor Lamp Art Deco 1930, German, Material: chrome bronze

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Floor lamp You want to live in the golden years, those are the floor lamps that your project needs

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Floor Lamp Art Deco 1930, German, Material: chrome bronze

H 51.19 in Dm 17.72 in

A set of Original Danish Caprani Floor Lamps, 1970s, Denmark

By Caprani Light AS

Located in Værløse, DK

) of bend beech veneer floor lamps with new egg-white fabric shades * Model: 840 * Manufacturer

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Vintage 1970s Danish Floor Lamps

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Metal

A set of Original Danish Caprani Floor Lamps, 1970s, Denmark

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H 59.85 in Dm 20.48 in

Contemporary Black Floor Lamp, Pressed Wood Light by Johannes Hemann

By Johannes Hemann

Located in Warsaw, PL

Contemporary black floor lamp - pressed wood light by Johannes Hemann Material: wood, steel

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Black Floor Lamp, Pressed Wood Light by Johannes Hemann

H 51.19 in Dm 13.78 in

Floor Lamp 1970, Italian, Materials: Chrome, Iron and Plastic

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Floor lamp Material: chrome and plastic You want to live in the golden years, those are the floor

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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Chrome, Iron

Floor Lamp 1970, Italian, Materials: Chrome, Iron and Plastic

H 59.06 in Dm 21.66 in

Valmassoi Conti L'Amo Floor Lamp by Luci, Italy, 1970

By luci, Valmassoi Conti

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Mesmerizing so called 'L'Amo' floor lamp designed by Valmassoi Conti and manufactured by Luci

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Valmassoi Conti L'Amo Floor Lamp by Luci, Italy, 1970

H 106.3 in W 13.39 in D 14.18 in

Scandinavian Modern Beech wood Floor Lamp by Jan Wickelgren, 1970s, Sweden

By Aneta

Located in Værløse, DK

A Scandinavian Modern Floor lamp in bend Beech wood designed by Jan Wickelgren in the 1970s for

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Vintage 1970s Danish Floor Lamps

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Bentwood, Fabric, Beech

Scandinavian Modern Beech wood Floor Lamp by Jan Wickelgren, 1970s, Sweden

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H 55.12 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in

Möllers Armaturfabrik Eskiltuna Floor Lamp in Teak and Brass, Sweden, 1950s

By Möllers Armaturfabrik

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare floor lamp was produced by Möllers Armaturfabrik in Eskiltuna, Sweden in the 1950s. The

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Floor Lamps

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Brass

Möllers Armaturfabrik Eskiltuna Floor Lamp in Teak and Brass, Sweden, 1950s

H 53.55 in Dm 11.03 in

Mid-Century-Modern Chromed Tube "Space Age" Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960

Located in Madrid, ES

Italian chromed tube floor Lamp, dated to the ``Space Age´´, the 1960s. It consists of a flat

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

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Chrome, Metal

Mid-Century-Modern Chromed Tube "Space Age" Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960

H 60.63 in W 15.75 in D 20.87 in

Floor Lamp Art Deco 1950, France, Materials: Iron and Bronze

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Floor lamp Material: iron and bronze France 1930 You want to live in the golden years, those

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Vintage 1950s French Space Age Floor Lamps

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Bronze, Iron

Floor Lamp Art Deco 1950, France, Materials: Iron and Bronze

H 63.39 in Dm 27.56 in

Contemporary Wood & Brass Floor Lamp, Pressed Wood Natural by Johannes Hemann

By Johannes Hemann

Located in Warsaw, PL

Contemporary wood and brass floor lamp - Pressed wood light natural by Johannes Hemann Material

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Wood & Brass Floor Lamp, Pressed Wood Natural by Johannes Hemann

H 51.19 in Dm 13.78 in

Swedish Modern Three Legged Floor Lamp in Oak, Svensk Hemslöjd, 1950s

By Svensk Hemslöjd

Located in The Hague, NL

This striking Scandinavian Modern floor lamp was produced by the Swedish company Svensk Hemslöjd in

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Fabric, Oak

Swedish Modern Three Legged Floor Lamp in Oak, Svensk Hemslöjd, 1950s

H 55.71 in Dm 19.69 in

1930s Detroit Machinist Vintage Industrial Floor Lamp Monumental NYC Loft Light

Located in Hyattsville, MD

inches deep. Designed and patented by William H. Woodward, the "Utilight" floor lamps were some of the

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Aluminum, Iron

1930s Detroit Machinist Vintage Industrial Floor Lamp Monumental NYC Loft Light

H 78 in W 40 in D 27 in

Floor Lamp Art Deco 1920, German, Materials: Chrome and Glass

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Floor lamp Art Deco Material: chrome and glass German 1920 You want to live in the golden years

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Floor Lamp Art Deco 1920, German, Materials: Chrome and Glass

H 64.18 in Dm 17.33 in

Floor Lamp Art Deco 1930, France, Materials, Chrome and Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Floor lamp Art Deco Materials: chrome and wood France 1930 You want to live in the golden years

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Floor Lamp Art Deco 1930, France, Materials, Chrome and Wood

H 64.57 in Dm 11.82 in

Floor Lamp Art Deco 1920, German, Materials: Chrome and Glass

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Floor lamp Art Deco Materials: Chrome and glass German 1920 You want to live in the golden years

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Floor Lamp Art Deco 1920, German, Materials: Chrome and Glass

H 68.9 in Dm 17.72 in

Pair of Art Deco Floor Lamps in Chrome, 1930, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

2 floor lamps Art Deco France 1930 You want to live in the golden years, those are the floor lamps

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Pair of Art Deco Floor Lamps in Chrome, 1930, France

H 78.75 in Dm 15.75 in

Floor Lamp Art Deco 1940, Italian, Materials: Iron and Murano

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Floor Lamps Materials: iron and murano France 1930 You want to live in the golden years, those are

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Iron

Floor Lamp Art Deco 1940, Italian, Materials: Iron and Murano

H 72.45 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Floor Lamp Art Deco 1930, France, Materials: Chrome and Glass

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Floor lamp Art Deco Materials: wood, glass, chrome. France 1930 You want to live in the golden

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Floor Lamp Art Deco 1930, France, Materials: Chrome and Glass

H 75.6 in Dm 21.66 in

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Find many varieties of an authentic bendable floor lamp available at 1stDibs. A bendable floor lamp — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a bendable floor lamp, we have 27 options in-stock, while there are 57 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bendable floor lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A bendable floor lamp made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made bendable floor lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Raka Studio, Gubi and Mathieu Matégot are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bendable Floor Lamp?

A bendable floor lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,040, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $700,000.

Finding the Right floor-lamps for You

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

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

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

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

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

Questions About Bendable Floor Lamp

What are floor lamps?
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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.
What is the best floor lamp?
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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?
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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.
How tall should floor lamps be?
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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 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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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.
What is a good bright floor lamp?
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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.
Is the Flos Arco floor lamp adjustable?
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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?
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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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