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Daffodil Floor Lamp by Peter Bliss, 1980s
Daffodil Floor Lamp by Peter Bliss, 1980s

Daffodil Floor Lamp by Peter Bliss, 1980s

Located in Brussels, BE

Daffodil floor lamp by Peter Bliss, 1980s.

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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Floor Lamp in Shape of a Daffodil from the 80s
Italian Floor Lamp in Shape of a Daffodil from the 80s

Italian Floor Lamp in Shape of a Daffodil from the 80s

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Italian floor lamp from the 80s in the shape of a daffodil. Designed by Peter Bliss 1986. While the

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Rare Peter Bliss Tulip Lamp, Bliss
Rare Peter Bliss Tulip Lamp, Bliss

Rare Peter Bliss Tulip Lamp, Bliss

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H 74.81 in Dm 12.6 in

Rare Peter Bliss Tulip Lamp, Bliss

By Bliss

Located in Milano, Lombardia

La rara lampada Tulipano di Peter Bliss incarna un'armonia straordinaria tra forma e funzione

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

DAFFODIL Floor Lamp by Peter Bliss, 1980s
DAFFODIL Floor Lamp by Peter Bliss, 1980s

DAFFODIL Floor Lamp by Peter Bliss, 1980s

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H 62.6 in W 17.72 in D 21.66 in

DAFFODIL Floor Lamp by Peter Bliss, 1980s

By House of Hackney

Located in New York, NY

Light up your home in the joys of spring with the iconic 1980s postmodern daffodil lamp from Peter

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Vintage 1980s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Peter Bliss Pop Art Postmodern Tulip Floor Lamp
Peter Bliss Pop Art Postmodern Tulip Floor Lamp

Peter Bliss Pop Art Postmodern Tulip Floor Lamp

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Peter Bliss Pop Art Postmodern Tulip Floor Lamp The lamp measures: 16 wide x 12 deep x 64.5 inches

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pop Art Tulip Floor Lamp in Green & Red Painted Metal by Peter Bliss 1980s
Pop Art Tulip Floor Lamp in Green & Red Painted Metal by Peter Bliss 1980s

Pop Art Tulip Floor Lamp in Green & Red Painted Metal by Peter Bliss 1980s

By Mike Bliss

Located in grand Lancy, CH

For the collectors, design lovers and enthousiasts of pop art, we are offering this very rare and stylized tulip floor lamp. It is entirely made of painted metal and the colors make ...

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Vintage 1980s English Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Daffodil Floor Lamp By Peter Bliss
Daffodil Floor Lamp By Peter Bliss

Daffodil Floor Lamp By Peter Bliss

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H 68.9 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Daffodil Floor Lamp By Peter Bliss

Located in London, GB

Peter Bliss Original Yellow Metal Daffodil Floor Lamp from 1986. Large, iconic and super rare

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Vintage 1980s English Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

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$3,200 / set

H 16 in W 8.5 in D 3.5 in

Pair of Gilt and Painted Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Italian 1950's gilt sconces with painted flowers. Measurements: Height: 16" Width: 8.5" Depth: 3.5"

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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

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Large Seventies curved bouclé sofa, Italy, 1970s
Large Seventies curved bouclé sofa, Italy, 1970s

Large Seventies curved bouclé sofa, Italy, 1970s

$5,900

H 41.74 in W 122.05 in D 78.75 in

Large Seventies curved bouclé sofa, Italy, 1970s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Astoria, NY

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY Curved sofa from the late 20th century, featuring an organic, bean-like shape. The backrest slopes asymmetrically to provide better support ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Contemporary Italian 2-Branch Pink Murano Glass Tulip Flower Gold Brass Sconces
Contemporary Italian 2-Branch Pink Murano Glass Tulip Flower Gold Brass Sconces

Contemporary Italian 2-Branch Pink Murano Glass Tulip Flower Gold Brass Sconces

By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques

Located in New York, NY

A celebration of floral grace and Italian craftsmanship, this exquisite pair of wall lights transforms lighting into a sculptural experience. Inspired by mid-century modern design an...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Exquisite Art Glass Bird Bath on Slate Base by Walter Furlan for Murano Glass
Exquisite Art Glass Bird Bath on Slate Base by Walter Furlan for Murano Glass

Exquisite Art Glass Bird Bath on Slate Base by Walter Furlan for Murano Glass

By Murano 5

Located in San Diego, CA

Exquisite art glass bird bath on slate base with six removable art glass birds by Walter Furlan for Murano Glass, circa 1960s. This large piece is very difficult to find with six bi...

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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls

Materials

Slate

GEMMA Striped Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Deep Bordeaux & Nude Velvet
GEMMA Striped Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Deep Bordeaux & Nude Velvet

GEMMA Striped Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Deep Bordeaux & Nude Velvet

Located in Viseu, PT

Like a talisman for the home, GEMMA velvet ottoman embodies elegance and modern sophistication. Its bold yet refined striped design is meticulously stitched by portuguese artisans, s...

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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Italian Sculptural King Size bed with Integrated Nightstands in Ash
Italian Sculptural King Size bed with Integrated Nightstands in Ash

Italian Sculptural King Size bed with Integrated Nightstands in Ash

Located in Waalwijk, NL

King Size bed, ash, wood, Italy, 1970s A captivating and sculptural double bed, made in Italy in the 1970s. This piece has amazing quality, not only visible in the design itself but...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bedroom Furniture

Materials

Ash

Magnificent Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Round Glass Hall Lantern / Pendant Light
Magnificent Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Round Glass Hall Lantern / Pendant Light

Magnificent Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Round Glass Hall Lantern / Pendant Light

Located in Lisse, NL

Perfect size Antique, Arts and Crafts hallway pendant with 12 curved art glass panels. If you are looking for a stylish and quality crafted antique lantern to grace your entry hall,...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Specimen of Purple Coral on Lucite
Specimen of Purple Coral on Lucite

Specimen of Purple Coral on Lucite

$1,750

H 4 in W 5.5 in D 6.5 in

Specimen of Purple Coral on Lucite

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare purple coral specimen with its ocean inspired form, textures and alluring violet color. Presented on a Lucite base to enhance the sculptural elements. Available only in the Uni...

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20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Japanese Fortune Manekineko Lucky Cat Object 1980s Showa
Japanese Fortune Manekineko Lucky Cat Object 1980s Showa

Japanese Fortune Manekineko Lucky Cat Object 1980s Showa

Located in Paris, FR

This is a manekineko cat object. It is made with porcelain and it was made around 1980s in Showa era. Dimensions. 8 x 8.5 x H13 cm The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine ...

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Rococo Style Parcel-Gilt and Painted Three-Fold Screen
Rococo Style Parcel-Gilt and Painted Three-Fold Screen

Rococo Style Parcel-Gilt and Painted Three-Fold Screen

$11,733

H 59.26 in W 51.97 in D 1.58 in

Rococo Style Parcel-Gilt and Painted Three-Fold Screen

Located in London, GB

Painted to the front and rear with outdoor scenes of nature, with courting couples and winged cherubs, in the typical Rococo style.

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Italian Petal Murano Sconces
Pair of Italian Petal Murano Sconces

Pair of Italian Petal Murano Sconces

$956Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 16.54 in W 13.78 in D 7.88 in

Pair of Italian Petal Murano Sconces

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in the manner of Mazzega. Wall lights have 10 turquoise and white “lattimo” glasses (for each applique) in a nickel-plated metal frame. Perio...

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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian era Hand Carved Black Forest Bull Sculpture Wall Bracket
Antique Victorian era Hand Carved Black Forest Bull Sculpture Wall Bracket

Antique Victorian era Hand Carved Black Forest Bull Sculpture Wall Bracket

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning large carved wooden bull wall shelf. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Forest antiques, but never did we come accros...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Art Deco Style Pendant / Flush Mount with Jupiter Like Alabaster Shade
Large Art Deco Style Pendant / Flush Mount with Jupiter Like Alabaster Shade

Large Art Deco Style Pendant / Flush Mount with Jupiter Like Alabaster Shade

Located in Lisse, NL

Large and marvelous 19.7Ø alabaster shade light fixture with unique patterns. With light fixtures being one of our specialities, we always love finding unique pendants and flush mou...

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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Set of 5 Handpainted Swedish Traditional Dala Horse Toys
Set of 5 Handpainted Swedish Traditional Dala Horse Toys

Set of 5 Handpainted Swedish Traditional Dala Horse Toys

$4,065 / set

H 19.3 in W 19.69 in D 5.12 in

Set of 5 Handpainted Swedish Traditional Dala Horse Toys

By Nils Olsson

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of 5 Handpainted Swedish Traditional Dala Horse Toys – Designed by Nils Olsson, Sweden, Circa 1960 Experience the timeless charm of Sweden with this set of five handpainted trad...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Polpo Hand-blown glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani
Polpo Hand-blown glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani

Polpo Hand-blown glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani

$1,985 / item

H 13.78 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in

Polpo Hand-blown glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani

By Simone Crestani

Located in Milan, IT

Polpo is a hand-blown glass sculpture that captures the fluidity and grace of an octopus. "Light and silent, the sinuous movements of the octopus seem domesticated and united with th...

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2010s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

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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.