Brass Reading Lamps
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Late 20th Century Floor Lamps
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal, Brass
20th Century Table Lamps
Brass
20th Century French Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century British Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century European Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century British Floor Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century Industrial Floor Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Late 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Table Lamps
Brass
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Floor Lamps
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Marble, Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal, Brass
2010s North American Modern Table Lamps
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Vintage 1920s American Floor Lamps
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century French Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century Other Floor Lamps
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Floor Lamps
Aluminum, Brass
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Marble, Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass, Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Marble, Metal, Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal, Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass, Steel
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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.
- What is a good reading lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A good reading lamp is a matter of personal choice. In general, halogen and fluorescent bulb lamps are better for reading than standard incandescent bulb lamps. Shop a range of antique and vintage reading 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.
- How do you use a brass oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a Stiffel brass lamp, look for the maker's markings, which may include “Stiffel Lamp Company," "SLC" or “Stiffel." Locations of markings varied over time, and they appeared in the form of both etched signatures and foiled labels. Check your lamp’s switch, shade, bulb interior, neck and base for these markings. If you can't find a Stiffel mark, it may have once had a paper label that has since become detached. In this case, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Find a selection of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell if a lamp is real brass, one option is to place a magnet near it. Solid brass isn't magnetic, but brass-plate and other look-alike metals often are. As a result, your lamp is unlikely to be made of solid brass if you notice a strong attraction between the magnet and your lamp base. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help you with the identification process. Find a selection of brass lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021White color lamp shades go well with polished brass, whereas off-white or cream-colored lamp shades look better with antique brass. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage and antique lampshades to meet any style or décor scheme.
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