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Brass Chapman Cantilever Floor Lamp 1979
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Brass Chapman cantilever floor lamp 1979. Counter-balanced cantilever brass floor lamp with shall
Category
Late 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1980s Postmodern Iron and Stone Cantilever Floor Lamp
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Stunning post modern cantilever floor lamp. Made from iron and stone. 3 iron rods connect the base
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Iron
Hala Post Modern Cantilevered Floor Lamp with Half Dome Shade in White
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Post Modern white enameled metal Hala cantilevered floor lamp with half moon shade. Adjustable
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Elegant Contemporary Brass Cantilever Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This contemporary modern cantilever style floor lamp features simplistic yet elegant design, with a
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered Floor Lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni, 1950
By O-Luce, Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in New York, NY
, lines and possibilities exceed the well known Triennale floor lamp by Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Floor Lamp by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Floor Lamp by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Adjustable cantilever
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Aluminum, Brass
Jacques Adnet Adjustable Green Leather Floor Lamp, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome cantilever floor lamp completely wrapped in a deep green leather by French designer
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron, Brass
Adjustable Iron Floor Lamp in the style of Jacques Adnet, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible iron cantilever floor lamp in a deep green paint by French designer Jacques Adnet. Great
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Italian Mid-Century Modern Counter-Balance Floor Lamp, Angelo Lelli, Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Model Italian Mid-century Modern Cantilevered Floor Lamp, attributed to Angelo Lelli and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Nickel, Steel
H 66.5 in W 26 in D 11.5 in
Yogi Cantilevered Oak wood Floor Lamp With Leather Details
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Yogi floor lamp stands as a testament to the harmonious blend of functionality and artistry
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Leather, Oak
French Mid-Century Modern Style Cantilevered Wrought Iron Floor Lamp, Disderot
By Pierre Disderot
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, sculptural French Mid-Century Modern enameled wrought iron floor lamp in the style of
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 70.25 in Dm 20.25 in
Chrome Adjustable Floor Lamp Side Table by Casella
By Casella Lighting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Polish chrome adjustable floor lamp with cantilever occasional glass table by Casella
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Tizio Desk / Floor Lamp by Richard Sapper for Artemide, 1971
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sleek and architectural cantilevered 'Tizio' white desk/floor lamp mounted onto a spare weighted
Category
20th Century Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Midcentury Modern Adjustable Cantilever Floor Lamp Attributed to Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Westfield, NJ
Circa 1970s chrome and black can/base cantilever floor lamp.
Black metal can shaped shade that
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Cantilever Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Cantilever floor lamp by Jacques Adnet, 1950s France. This elegant piece features Adnet’s signature
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Carlo Forcolini Artemide “Nestore Lettura” Postmodern Cantilever Floor Lamp
By Artemide, Carlo Forcolini
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A Postmodern Nestore Lettura cantilever table lamp designed by Italian designer Carlo Forcolini
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Teak Cantilever Floor Lamp 'Pleated Sphere Shade'
Located in Burnaby, BC
This is a amazing rare floor lamp that gives a large accent to any space with its unique and has a
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Vintage Lightolier Style Cantilevered Mid-Century Floor Lamp
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Media, PA
A stunning vintage floor lamp with an adjustable cantilevered design and enameled metal frame. A
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Italian Vintage Floor Lamp, Heavy
Located in Burnaby, BC
Beautiful striking design floor lamp in cantilever style and heavy brass construction.
The lamp
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Monumental Pair of Brass and Lucite Floor Lamps in the Manner of Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A monumental pair of cantilevered brass and Lucite floor lamps with interior perforated metal shade
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tom Dixon No. 29 "Flame Cut Lamp" in Mild Steel, 2013
By Tom Dixon
Located in Blauvelt, NY
an ultra-heavyweight cantilevered solid steel desk or floor lamp with an adjustable slotted mechanism
Category
2010s English Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Hala Zeist Cantilevered Floor Lamp
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury cantilevered floor lamp with black enameled metal base and black accents. Adjustable arm
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Gepo Cantilever Floor Lamp
By Gepo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare cantilever floor lamp with adjustable height by famed Dutch lighting design company Gepo. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Brass Adjustable Cantilevered Floor Lamp with Bell Form Shade
Located in New York, NY
Brass adjustable cantilevered floor lamp with bell form shade and stone base.
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Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Stone, Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Cantilever Floor Lamp by Patrick Naggar
By Patrick Naggar
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modernist cantilever floor lamp by Patrick Naggar in a chic black powder coated steel
Category
Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps
Cedric Hartman Brass Cantilever Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1966, the 1UWV floor lamp by Cedric Hartman is an enduring design classic. A modernist
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
1980's Memphis Inspired Gray and Red Cantilevered Floor Lamp
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A playful floor lamp inspired by Memphis Design from the 1980s, with a gray enameled frame and base
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brass Cantilever Floor Lamp by Koch and Lowy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique vintage lamp offers a stylish lighting solution for home or office. The patinated
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Italian Postmodern Adjustable Floor Lamps, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Italian Postmodern Adjustable Cantilever Floor Lamps, black enamel steel with articulated
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Mid-Century Le Klint Style Teak Floor Lamp With Pivoting Arm
By Le Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century or earlier teak cantilevered floor lamp, likely by Le Klint, Povl Dinesen, Hans
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Monumental Cantilevered Italian Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Monumental cantilevered Italian floor lamp. The frame is tubular stainless steel. The base is a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Rare Robert Sonneman Cantilevered Shade Floor Lamp
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Spectacular 60's Chrome plated and Black painted Iron Floor Lamp with adjustable shade
Category
Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Robert Sonneman Chrome Cantilever Orbiter Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The Orbiter floor lamp by Robert Sonneman. Chrome dome head can swivel and tilt into position
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered Brass Floor Lamp attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
An important sculptural, Italian Mid-Century Modern floor lamp in solid brass with an elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 68 in W 19 in D 18.25 in
Adjustable Tripodal Cantilevered Wrought Iron & Brass Floor Lamp, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable tripod wrought iron floor lamp with brass accent and paper shade.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 75 in W 16 in D 26 in
Brass Crane Floor Lamp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Brilliant modern brass crane style floor lamp with cantilevered adjustable arm. Lamp rests on a
Category
20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Jean Perzel Crane Floor Lamp
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning Jean Perzel brass crane floor lamp with cantilevered adjustable arm. Lamp rests on a
Category
20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Midcentury Italian Standard Lamp with Red Enamel Shade on Cantilever Brass Arm
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century Italian standard lamp after Stilnovo with cantilever brass arm and adjustable
Category
20th Century Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass, Enamel
H 57.09 in W 47.25 in D 11.42 in
XL Brass Floor Lamp by Ateljé Lyktan
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
great swedish five arm cantilever brass floor lamp by Ateljé Lyktan
adjustable arm spread, black
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Chrome Tripod Floor Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Located in Peabody, MA
Chrome globe floor lamp with cantilevered adjustable arm, leather wrapped counterweight, and tripod
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Italian Cantilever Floor Lamp, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Italian Cantilever Floor Lamp, 1950s
A stylish 1950s Italian floor lamp attributed to Stilnovo
Category
20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Cantilever Floor Lamp by George Kovacs for Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Rochester, NY
Vintage adjustable height and angle cantilever floor lamp for reading by George Kovacs for Robert
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Fully Adjustable Single Chrome Globe Cantilever Floor Lamp Leather Handle
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice quality Mid-Century Modern chrome floor lamp on elegant tripod base.
Nice leather
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rare Logo Floor Lamp by Barbaglia & Colombo
By Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo
Located in Miami, FL
Remarkable very rarely seen "Logo" cantilevered floor lamp designed by the Italian team of Marco
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Italian Cantilever Arc Bronze Floor Lamp Relco
By Relco Italia
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully constructed floor lamp by Relco using solid brass. Very heavy and functional. An
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Brass
Robert Sonneman for Kovacs Adjustable Cantilever Floor Reading Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice adjustable floor lamp by Robert Sonneman for Kovacs. Green copper finish.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass Cantilevered Adjustable Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in New York, NY
This understated and refined Mid-Century Modern floor lamp was realized in the United States, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Cedric Hartman Polished Brass Cantilever Swivel Brass Reading Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in New York, NY
The floor lamp with a tent-form shade with acrylic ball form dimmer switch on a cantilevered
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Ateljé Lyktan Brass and Marble Five-Arm Floor Lamp
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Stamford, CT
Five cantilevered arm Swedish floor lamp. Marble base is 15" in diameter 2" high.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Modern Floor Lamps
1960s Huge Reggiani Counterweight Floor Lamp Model 633, Italy
By Reggiani, Goffredo Reggiani
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare massive cantilever / counterweight floor lamp, model 633 from Reggiani.
Well made sturdy
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
"Feather" Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, circa 1988
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Feather" floor lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, circa 1988.
Cantilevered and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Kraft Floor Lamps by Andree Putman For Ecart International
By Andree Putman
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of Kraft cantilevered pulley drawn floor lamps by Andree Putman for Ecart International. These
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Adjustable, cantilevered floor lamp by Wim Rietveld
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable, cantilevered floor lamp with metal shade.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Floor Lamps
cantilevered floor lamp
Located in New York, NY
cantilevered floor lamp
Category
20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Cantilever Floor Lamp
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Modern metal cantilever floor lamp. Its slim, V-shaped base makes it easy to slip under sofa legs
Category
2010s American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Cantilever Floor Lamp
Located in Southampton, NY
Chrome cantilever floor lamp.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Cantilever Floor Lamp
Located in Southampton, NY
Two-head cantilever enameled and chromed floor lamp attributed to Robert Sonneman.
Category
Vintage 1970s Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Robert Sonneman Cantilever Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lighting. Second lamp available. Base is 10" in diameter and 48" high; cantilever arm is 43" long.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps
Lucite and Aluminum Cantilever Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1970s floor lamp with smoked Lucite column and heavy cantilevered arm. Aluminum shade.
Category
Vintage 1970s Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Superb Swedish Mid-Century Scratch Built Cantilever Floor Lamp, circa 1950-1960
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
floor lamp rises from the chamfered pine base at an angle and extends cantilevering approximately three
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron, Metal
H 71.5 in W 11.5 in D 9.5 in
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Find a variety of cantilever floor lamps available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and chrome, all cantilever floor lamps available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of cantilever floor lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Cantilever floor lamps bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Cantilever floor lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Robert Sonneman, Cedric Hartman and George Kovacs are consistently popular.
How Much are Cantilever Floor Lamps?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,975, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $9,500 highest priced.
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 Cantilever Floor Lamps
- 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. - 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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, 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 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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