Mid-Century Modern Articulating Brass Reading Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brass reading floor lamp from the 1970s showcases a strikingly architectural silhouette with clean lines
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Articulating Brass Reading Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brass reading floor lamp from the 1970s showcases a strikingly architectural silhouette with clean lines
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Articulating Brass Reading Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern articulating brass floor lamp offers timeless style with a functional silhouette ideal for reading
Brass
Paavo Tynell Brass and Rattan Articulating Floor Lamp
By Taito Oy, Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage polished brass and rattan articulating floor lamp. The adjustable floor lamp features
Brass
De.Light f3 Contemporary Articulating Brass Floor Lamp
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
Introducing the De.Light-f3, a versatile multidirectional floor lamp crafted entirely from brass
Brass
$3,000
H 59 in W 28 in D 11.75 in
Armaturhantverk Göteborg, Articulating Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
By Göteborgs Armaturhantverk
Located in Manhasset, NY
AB Armaturhantverk Göteborg, Articulating Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s A brass floor
Brass
$3,000
H 59 in W 28 in D 11.75 in
Armaturhantverk Göteborg, Articulating Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
By Göteborgs Armaturhantverk
Located in Manhasset, NY
AB Armaturhantverk Göteborg, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Articulating Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric
Brass
$6,000 / set
H 59 in W 28 in D 11.75 in
Armaturhantverk Göteborg, Articulating Floor Lamps, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
By Göteborgs Armaturhantverk
Located in Manhasset, NY
AB Armaturhantverk Göteborg, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Articulating Floor Lamps, Brass, Fabric
Brass
Vintage Industrial Articulating Floor Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Articulating Floor Lamp with Green Shade Base Dimensions: 10" diameter x 10
Brass, Steel, Iron
$4,500
H 55 in W 45 in D 21 in
Rupert Nikoll Articulating Counterweight Midcentury Floor Lamp, Nickel, Brass
By Stilux, Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant and beautiful, orientable modernist articulating floorlamp with counterweight from the
Brass, Iron, Nickel, Wire
De-Light F2 Articulating Brass Wicker Floor Lamp, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
Jonathan Amar Studio composed of artisanal articulating lamps and side tables following three years of
Brass
Pair of Stilux Articulating Floor Lamps
By Stilux
Located in Hanover, MA
Matched pair of floor lamps by Stilux Milano designed by Oscar Torlasco with red shades, black
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 82 in W 16.25 in D 16.25 in
PostModern 70s Giant Brass Floor Lamp Luxo Articulating Architect Drafting
By Luxo
Located in Madison, WI
articulate brass arm and a sturdy base, this lamp is of a size that it can effectively be used over a couch
Brass, Chrome
$1,707 / item
H 54.97 in Dm 8.67 in
De.Light F4 Contemporary Articulating Brass Floor Lamp, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
This multidirectional brass light articulates in three places: the base of the shade, mid-arm and
Brass
$1,512Sale Price|20% Off
H 61 in W 18 in D 18 in
Koch & Lowy Floor Lamp Brass Articulating Dimmer Iconic Mid Century Design 1970s
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Peoria, AZ
15" WIDE Perfect for reading! This is a gorgeous articulating, brass floor lamp by Koch and Lowy
Brass
A Rare Stilnovo Articulating Floor Lamp, 1950’s
By Stilnovo
Located in Dallas, TX
This rare 1950s Stilnovo articulating floor lamp is a rare and collectible piece, featuring dual
Marble, Metal, Brass
French Mid-Century Modern Articulating Floor Lamp, 1950
Located in New York, NY
Elegant modernist floor lamp with dynamic cantilevered form and tripod legs with the base wrapped
Brass
$2,500
H 68 in W 24 in D 11.75 in
Early Articulating O. C. White Iron Arm & Brass Floor Lamp + Mercury Glass Shade
By O.C. White
Located in Bainbridge, NY
O. C. White Arm, adjustable Floor Lamp with Mercury Glass Shade, C. 1920's. Featuring the original
Brass, Enamel, Iron
Robert Sonneman Counter Balance Articulating Floor Lamp, Circa 1960
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Rochester, NY
Robert Sonneman floor lamp, model 8003 / Robert Sonneman Associates Inc. USA 1965. Sonneman
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome, Brass
$4,500 / item
H 53 in W 7.5 in D 28 in
Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Floor Lamp in White for Innolux Oy
By Tapio Wirkkala, Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Floor Lamp in White for Innolux Oy. Originally produced as the
Aluminum, Brass
$4,500 / item
H 53 in W 7.5 in D 28 in
Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Floor Lamp in Black for Innolux Oy
By Innolux Oy, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Glendale, CA
Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Floor Lamp in Black for Innolux Oy. Originally produced as the
Brass, Aluminum
$14,500
H 76 in W 24 in D 32 in
Adjustable & Articulating Floor Lamp by O.C. White for O.C. White Co., 1900s
By O.C. White
Located in Sagaponack, NY
O.C. White designed adjustable floor lamp in patinated steel and polished brass flat shades. Two
Metal, Brass, Steel
Early Floor Lamp by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Dallas, TX
An early brass and chrome articulating floor lamp by Cedric Hartman.
Brass
1960s Midcentury Articulate Brass Floor Lamp, France
Located in L'Escala, ES
Rare and beautiful 1960s midcentury articulate brass floor lamp manufactured in France. Very high
Brass
Vintage Italian Articulating Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Articulating vintage Italian floor lamp with brass base and armature, accentuated by wood
Metal, Brass
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Floor Lamp
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Chicago, IL
Gerald Thurston articulating saucer brass and enamel floor lamp for Lightolier. Gorgeous brass
Brass, Enamel, Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern French Brass Articulating Floor Lamp
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Mid-Century Modern French brass articulating floor lamp. Price includes complimentary curb
Brass
ABO Randers Brass Articulating Floor Lamp
By ABO Randers A/S
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delicate Brass Tubular Floor Lamp with an Elongated Shade and Counter balance weight mounted on a
Wood
French 1970’s brass articulating floor lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in London, GB
A very good example of a French 1970’s patinated brass adjustable floor lamp. This is a
Brass
Pair of Large Brass Articulating Floor Lamps
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of large brass articulating and swiveling floor lamps by Frederick Cooper.
Sold
H 47 in Dm 12 in
Pair of Walnut, Aluminum & Brass Articulating Floor Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern articulating floor lamps was realized by the great lighting
Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 38.5 in W 18 in D 13 in
Pair of Casella Polished Brass Articulating Mid Century Modern Floor Lamps
By Casella
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of brass articulating floor lamps by Casella. A classic pair of mid century modern floor
Brass
Articulating Aluminum & Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Fulton, CA
Adjustable floor or arc lamp made of aluminum with brass accents and brass base. Measurements of
Aluminum, Brass
Koch + Lowy Articulating Adjustable Brass Floor Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Marked Koch + Lowy OMI. Has dimmer. Brass midcentury floor lamp Overall projection- 26
Brass
Chapman Articulating Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A Counter Balance Articulating Floor lamp in Brass with Dimmer by Chapman. Fine quality in very
Brass
Stablet Articulating Floor Lamp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French floorlight by Stablet with black iron base and brass stem and hardware. New silk shades
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Articulating Brass Reading Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition This Mid-Century Modern articulating brass floor lamp offers
Brass
1930s Articulating Brass Floor Lamp with Opaline Shade
Located in Chicago, IL
An antique brass floor lamps featuring an adjustable swing arm and a gorgeous creamy opaline glass
Brass
Phenomenal Articulating Italian Floor Lamp
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Large scale articulating Italian floor lamp circa early 1960's. The arm body and base are done in a
Brass
Articulating Floor Lamp by Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome Italian floor lamp by Arredoluce. Height is adjustable. Swing arm with shade articulates
Brass
Articulating Floor Lamp by Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome Italian floor lamp by Arredoluce. Green leather pole with articulating arm and shade
Brass
Mid-Century Articulating Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Early 1950, two light Articulating Brass with Enamel Floor Lamp. Very good condition. Brass
Brass, Enamel
1950 French Articulating Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A 1950 iron and brass articulating French floor lamp in the style of Jean Royere. The shade has
Brass, Iron
Hollywood Regency Nautical Solid Brass Articulating Floor Reading Lamp
By Raymond Loewy, Cedric Hartman
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous Hollywood Regency style articulating solid brass floor lamp with a nautical design.
Brass
Articulating Brass and Metal Floor Lamp, Italy, circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Multicolor Floor Lamp, Italy, circa 1950. Brass and metal modern floor lamp with three
Metal, Brass
Beautiful Articulating Stilnovo Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
A majestic floor lamp by Stilnovo in red, brass and cream. Variable height
Marble, Brass
1970s Luxo XL Brass Floor Lamp Modern Articulating Light
By Luxo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Brass Floor Light Drafting Architect's Articulating Lamp by LUXO Brass articulating arm with
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Sculptural 1950s Articulating Floor Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
...SOLD...Most likely Italian, this exceptional 1950s floor lamp is fully articulated with an upper
Brass
Sold
H 52.25 in W 21 in D 8.75 in
Midcentury Articulating Adjustable Peaked Shade Polished Brass Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern articulating floor lamp was realized in the United States, circa
Brass
Italian Articulating Floor Lamp, 1950s
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable gilt lacquer brass stem and counterweight on black marble base with pivoting red lacquer
Marble, Metal, Brass
1950's Italian Articulating Floor Lamp
By Stilux
Located in Hanover, MA
1950's Italian articulating and telescoping brass floor lamp attributed to Stilux. Marble base has
Marble, Brass, Aluminum
Articulating Single Arm Italian Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful articulating floor lamp with original brass arms and positioning knobs. The base is a
Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Articulating Brass Floor Lamp by Casella
By Casella Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition Materials: Patinated Brass
Brass
1970's Articulating Italian Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic articulating floor lamp from Italy. Old stock, never used. Great scale!
Brass
French Articulating Floor Lamp Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Mid century brass and leather wrapped articulating floor Lamp attributed to Jacques Adnet. A
Brass
Swedish Floor Lamp with Articulating Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three leg floor lamp with articulating shade. Designed in Sweden, circa 1950s. Shade articulates up
Metal, Brass
1950 Maison Lunel Articulating Floor Lamp
By Maison Lunel
Located in New York, NY
French Maison Lunel articulating floor lamp in brass. Articulating shade and shaft rotates 360, can
Brass
1950s French Red Articulating Floor Lamp
By Arteluce, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s French red articulating floor lamp. Executed in red painted metal, red vinyl and brass. An
Metal, Brass
Italian Floor Lamp with Articulating Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Floor lamp designed in Italy, circa 1950s. Brass gooseneck upper stem allows shade to articulate to
Marble, Brass, Metal
French Mid-Century Articulating Floor Lamp
By Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
French mid-century adjustable floor lamp in the style of Pierre Guariche. French mid century floor
Brass
Sold
H 68 in W 25 in D 11 in
Post Modern Giant Brass Floor Lamp Luxo Articulating Architect Drafting Light
By Luxo
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Large post modern Floor lamp Drafting Architect's Articulating Lamp by LUXO in brass. Brass
Brass
Sold
H 61 in W 26 in D 11 in
Beautiful Mid Century Brass & Teak Double Articulating Floor Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful circa 1960’s mid century brass double articulating floor lamp by Laurel with teak
Brass
Floor Lamp with Articulating Shade by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Floor lamp with articulating painted brass shade designed by Stilnovo in Italy, circa 1950s. Fully
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 43 in W 9.5 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modernist Articulating Brass Floor Lamp signed Walter Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
Illuminate your space with the sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist Articulating Cylindrical Floor
Brass
Sold
H 58 in W 6 in D 8 in
Mid-Century Modernist Articulating Polished Brass and Ratan Wrapped Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Brass and Ratan Wrapped Floor Lamp originates from the United States, Circa 1970. Features a rounded
Brass
Mid-Century Articulating Brass Multi Shade Floor Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A totally restored and absolutely fabulous period Italian lamp with articulating arms and an
1950s Italian Articulating and Extending Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
Extremely stylish and well built Italian 1950s floor lamp in the manner of Stilnovo, Arteluce and
Marble, Brass, Aluminum
Vintage Mixed-Metal Italian Articulating Floor Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Exceptional brass and steel floor lamp from Italy. Details abound with brass rings to stem/ body
Brass, Steel
Phenomemal Articulating Three Cone Italian Floor Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Just beautiful, this brass base and arm floor lamp with three cone diffusers/lights can be adjusted
Brass, Metal
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Articulating Floor Lamp
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Kansas City, MO
Brass articulation arm floor lamp by Sarfatti. Stem is covered in tobacco color leather. White
Aluminum, Brass
Double Headed Articulating Floor Lamp, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural floor lamp with tubular metal frame, made in 1950s France. Built in semi-circular wood
Brass, Metal
Italian 60s Articulating Double Cone Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swing it this way and that; a lil' light here; a lil' light there and everywhere...
Brass, Iron
Three Shade Articulating Floor Lamp by David Wurster
By David Wurster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Floor lamp with three articulating arms by David Wurster designed in the US, circa 1950s. New
Metal, Nickel, Brass
Sold
H 59 in W 9 in D 9 in
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Brass Swing Arm Articulating Floor Lamp, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a wonderful, swing arm floor lamp, made of brass and with Lucite accents
Brass
Sold
H 60 in W 45 in D 13 in
Italian Floor Lamp by Arredoluce with Brass Articulating Arm on Marble Base
By Arredoluce
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass adjustable single arm floor lamp with white lacquered metal shade and marble base by
Carrara Marble, Brass
French Articulating Floor Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French floorlight with unique spotlight arm, articutlating arm with aluminum shade, brass detailing
Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 86 in W 74 in D 8 in
Mid-Century Modern 3-Arm Brass Articulating Arc Floor Lamp White Marble Base
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful, Italian, three articulating arm, brass floor lamp, on a
Marble, Brass
1980s Articulating and Adjustable Brass Pharmacy Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Cordova, SC
the brass shade. This is photographed. Light articulates in nearly a full circle so you can be sure
Brass
Sold
H 51 in W 12 in D 10 in
Articulating Brass Reading Floor Lamp in the Classical Style, C. 1900- 1930's
By O.C. White
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural articulating floor, reading lamp, having a tri- part footed spade foot base
Brass
Rare Koch and Lowy Three-Light Articulating Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome brass floor lamp by Koch and Lowy. Brass in original condition. Three adjustable
Brass
$1,363 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
$17,071 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features ...
Sheepskin, Oak
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Cedric Hartman 1UWV Brass & Chrome Reading Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in New York, NY
Cedric Hartman 1UWV Brass & Chrome Reading Floor Lamp. Excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear. Brass is tarnished but would shine up easily. Signed twice on bott...
Brass, Chrome
$14,500 / set
H 30 in W 31.5 in D 33 in
Pair of 1940's Style Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Amber Color Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful exuberant pair of new Danish modern lounge chairs of our own design. The design is inspired by the classic designs from the 1940s but with our own design variations and up-...
Sheepskin, Beech
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Whether burnished or lacquered, antique, new and vintage brass furniture can elevate a room.
From traditional spaces that use brass as an accent — by way of brass dining chairs or brass pendant lights — to contemporary rooms that embrace bold brass decor, there are many ways to incorporate the golden-hued metal.
“I find mixed metals to be a very updated approach, as opposed to the old days, when it was all shiny brass of dulled-out silver tones,” says interior designer Drew McGukin. “I especially love working with brass and blackened steel for added warmth and tonality. To me, aged brass is complementary across many design styles and can trend contemporary or traditional when pushed either way.”
He proves his point in a San Francisco entryway, where a Lindsey Adelman light fixture hangs above a limited-edition table and stools by Kelly Wearstler — also an enthusiast of juxtapositions — all providing bronze accents. The walls were hand-painted by artist Caroline Lizarraga and the ombré stair runner is by DMc.
West Coast designer Catherine Kwong chose a sleek brass and lacquered-parchment credenza by Scala Luxury to fit this San Francisco apartment. “The design of this sideboard is reminiscent of work by French modernist Jean Prouvé. The brass font imbues the space with warmth and the round ‘portholes’ provide an arresting geometric element.”
Find antique, new and vintage brass tables, case pieces and other furnishings now on 1stDibs.
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.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.