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Koch & Lowy Articulated Reading Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic articulating reading or task lamp manufactured by Koch & Lowy, in the style of Arteluce
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Lightolier Gooseneck Desk Reading Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable desk, reading lamp. Classic Post Modern design in the Italian School.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lamp Table Reading Brass French
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A VINTAGE, FRENCH, BRASS, READING LIGHT
Elegant, classic pared down form with no ornamentation and
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Task Reading Lamp Brass Reeded
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A FINE, EARLY-20th CENTURY, FRENCH, BRASS, ADJUSTABLE, READING LIGHT
Stylish & practical
Elegant
Category
20th Century French Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Modernist Reading Lamp by Nessen Studios
By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic, modernist, reading lamp by Nessen. Patinated brass, pivoting, rotating shade.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Nessen Studios Swing Arm Chrome Reading Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Nessen Studio
Located in Bainbridge, NY
International Style Nessen Studios adjustable swing arm all chrome reading lamp, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American International Style Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Two Armed JIELDE French Reading Industrial Lamp by Jean-Louis Domecq
Located in Sofia, BG
Original French two armed classic JIELDE reading industrial lamp in aluminium, designed by Jean
Category
Late 20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Laurel Floor Lamp Mushroom Frosted Glass Shade
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Forest Hills, NY
, this floor lamp adds character to any room.
Timeless Appeal: A classic design that stands the test of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Nessen Studios Brass & Walnut Reading Floor Lamp with White Glass Shade, 1950's
By Nessen Studio
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid Century Modern Nessen Studios Brass and Walnut Floor Lamp with White Milk Glass Liner
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 64 in W 11 in D 11 in
A BRUTALIST NEO-CLASSIC Wrought Iron FLOOR LAMP by J-P. RYCKAERT, France 1960
By Jean-Pierre Ryckaert
Located in PARIS, FR
A small floor lamp or reading lamp of naval and traveler inspiration, at the crossorver of Neo
Category
Vintage 1950s European Brutalist Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Redding, CT
Adjustable Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp. Great for reading by a chair. Classic, timeless 1970-1980s
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Ettore Sottsass Don Lamp
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Playful reading lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo. Aptly called the "Don", this lamp nods (or
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1940s French Metal Floor Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
Illuminate your space with the classic elegance of this 1940s French Metal Floor Lamp. Hailing from
Category
Mid-20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chrome Lollipop Floor Lamp
By Sonneman Lighting, Robert Sonneman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vintage, modern, or contemporary home. A great reading lamp that also provides omnidirectional light to
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
1900s European Marble & Metal Floor Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
celebration of classic style and sophistication, this floor lamp features a genuine marble base, whose unique
Category
20th Century European Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
1900s European Marble & Metal Floor Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
celebration of classic style and sophistication, this floor lamp features a genuine marble base, whose unique
Category
20th Century European Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
1900s European Marble & Metal Floor Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
celebration of classic style and sophistication, this floor lamp features a genuine marble base, whose unique
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your decor with this authentically vintage 20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp, a
Category
20th Century German Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
, earthy touch. The lamp is topped with a classic, matte grey shade that diffuses light to a soft glow
Category
20th Century German Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Lamp in Brass, Finish in Polished Nickel, Lamp Shade with Embroidery 1
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
sophisticated floor lamp can be used for reading or just to lighten up a space. It’s called the martini floor
Category
2010s Mexican Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Oki Sato Njp Floor Lamp
By Oki Sato, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
, founder of nendo design studio, with the intention of producing a new interpretation of the Classic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
20th Century Czech Metal & Wooden Floor Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
Step into the spotlight with this 20th Century Czech floor lamp, a piece where industrial meets
Category
20th Century Czech Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Greta Grossman Cobra Floor Lamp, Black
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
lamp is a classic and yet unique lamp that with its flexible arm can be bent in all directions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
French Modern Style Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
Introducing a classic French floor lamp from the 1950s, this timeless piece showcases solid brass
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gilded Floor Lamp Designed by Albert Hadley
By Albert Hadley
Located in New York, NY
. Wonderfully elegant with Classic style perfect for a reading chair or any room. These Albert Hadley lamps are
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Copper by Ferruccio Laviani
By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Gold by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Silver by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Greta Grossman Cobra Floor Lamp, Anthracite Grey
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
lamp is a classic and yet unique lamp that with its flexible arm can be bent in all directions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Greta Grossman Cobra Floor Lamp, Dusty Blue
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
Lamp is a classic and yet unique lamp that with its flexible arm can be bent in all directions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Greta Grossman Cobra Floor Lamp, Warm Grey
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
lamp is a classic and yet unique lamp that with its flexible arm can be bent in all directions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Greta Grossman Cobra Floor Lamp, Vintage Red
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
lamp is a classic and yet unique lamp that with its flexible arm can be bent in all directions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Robert Dudley Bl3 Medium Floor Lamp, Chrome
By Gubi, Robert Dudley Best
Located in Berkeley, CA
finishes, the Bestlite BL3 Floor Lamp works as reading light in any contemporary home where statement
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Robert Dudley Bl3 Small Floor Lamp, Chrome
By Robert Dudley Best, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
finishes, the Bestlite BL3 Floor Lamp works as reading light in any contemporary home where statement
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Vintage Brass Floor Lamp, France mid 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
it ideal for reading or creating an inviting ambiance. With its classic design and durable
Category
Vintage 1960s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 9227 in Red
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exquisite example of a beautiful classic design with features that makes it suitable for a wide
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lightsome Black Noir Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
or as a reading lamp next to an armchair. The iconic light holes in the floor lamp's painted metal
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Lightsome Honey Yellow Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
or as a reading lamp next to an armchair. The iconic light holes in the floor lamp's painted metal
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Lightsome Azure Blue Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
or as a reading lamp next to an armchair. The iconic light holes in the floor lamp's painted metal
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Lightsome Warm White Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
or as a reading lamp next to an armchair. The iconic light holes in the floor lamp's painted metal
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Tokio Desk Lamp in White by Shigeaki Asahara
By Please Wait to be Seated, Shigeaki Asahara
Located in Brooklyn, NY
adjustable inclination, Tokio Desk Lamp serves perfectly well as both a work light and as a cosy reading lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Ara Table Lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos
By Philippe Starck
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This horn-shaped Ara table lamp is designed by Philippe Starck for Flos in 1988.
It was named
Category
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Multicolored Fuchsia by Ferruccio Laviani
By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Multicolored Blue by Ferruccio Laviani
By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Multicolored Titanium by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Adjustable Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Classic Thurston design Mid Century saucer top reading lamp manufactured by Lightolier. The lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern UFO Style Floor Lamp by MG Wheeler
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
MG Wheeler Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp, 1960's
Fantastic reading floor lamp by M.G. Wheeler
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Table Lamp Model 9222 by Taito
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
originally on this lamp.
An exquisite example of a beautiful classic design with features that makes it
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
House of Charcoal Grey Angled Task Floor Lamp
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
sophisticated luxury. The lamp can be angled to cast light wherever you need it - perfect for working, reading
Category
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Glossy Black by Ferruccio Laviani
By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Louis Poulsen NJP Floor Lamp by Nendo, Oki Sato
By Oki Sato, Nendo, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
the intention of producing a new interpretation of the classic anglepoise lamp – with all its familiar
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Tokio Desk Lamp in Ash Grey by Shigeaki Asahara
By Shigeaki Asahara, Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
classic and elegant yet with great sense of functionality and flexibility. While the desk lamp has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Elegant Victorian Adjustable Brass Student Lamp with Racing Green Ceramic Shade
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Late 19th Century Brass Adjustable Student Reading Lamp with Racing Green Ceramic Shade
Reworked
Category
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 17.72 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Kartell Bourgie Lamp in White and Gold by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Floor lamp Papillona by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 70s
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Padova, IT
, it is a classic from those memorable years which saw the birth of most of the lamps that are still
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Elegant Italian Satin Brass and Alabaster Floor Lamp "Flamingo"
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
highest quality.
The Flamingo floor lamp is a perfect reading lamp, designed to be positioned next to an
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Gira Table Lamp by J.M. Massana for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
been reconfigured based on the traditional flexible reading lamp, to allow flexibility of movement. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Tatu Table Lamp by André Ricard for Santa & Cole
By André Ricard, Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
; while Ricard was reading about Argentinean wildlife, he observed that the light above his seat did not
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Koch & Lowy Pharmacy Floor Lamp in Brass c 1950/60's
By Koch & Lowy
Located in New York, NY
Classic brass Koch & Lowy pharmacy, reading, floor lamp, circa 1950/60's.
The lamp is adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Classic Reading Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the classic reading lamp you’re looking for. Each classic reading lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and chrome. There are 120 variations of the antique or vintage classic reading lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 56 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer classic reading lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A classic reading lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made classic reading lamp over the years, but those crafted by Gubi, Ferruccio Laviani and Kartell are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Classic Reading Lamp?
Prices for a classic reading lamp start at $241 and top out at $37,219 with the average selling for $1,500.
Finding the Right lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
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There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About Classic Reading Lamp
- 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 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 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.
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