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Midcentury Cocoon Floor Lamp italy 1960s
Located in Vigevano, PV
Midcentury Cocoon Floor Lamp italy 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Other Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Achille Castiglioni for Flos Cocoon Floor Lamp, Attributed
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cocoon floor lamp attributed to Achille Castiglioni for Flos. Made in Italy in 1960s. Resin shade
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Jacques Darbaud "Cocoon" Floor Lamp, 2018, France
By Jacques Darbaud
Located in Girona, Spain
Jacques Darbaud "Cocoon" floor lamp Plaster and metal with a marble base Signed 2018, France
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Cocoon Floor Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s Grmany
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare cocoon floor lamp by Goldkant, 1960s Grmany Lamp is in very good vintage condition. This
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rare Cocoon Floor Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s Grmany
Rare Cocoon Floor Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s Grmany
H 64.97 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Midcentury Cocoon Floor Lamp Attributed to Goldkant Leuchten, circa 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare Mid-Century Modern German cocoon floor lamp attr. to Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s. Socket: two x
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Vintage Cocoon Floor Lamp "Lugano" by H. Klingele Netherlands, 1950s
By H. Klingele 1
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage tripod cocoon floor lamp "Lugano" by H. Klingele for Artimeta, Netherlands, circa 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Cocoon Floor Lamp Rocket, Italy 1960s
Located in München, BY
A cocoon floor lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The floor lamp has been manufactured in the manner
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Cocoon Floor Lamp
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
example of mid-century modern lighting design.The Cocoon floor lamp is a true statement piece, perfect for
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Resin

Bamboo Cocoon Floor Lamp, France, 1950
Located in Munich, DE
Sculptural bamboo floor lamp with an inside linen shade for a very warm light in your living or
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Linen, Bamboo

Midcentury Beige Cocoon Floor Lamp in Brass and Metal, Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning cocoon floor lamp designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s. This
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal, Steel

Chrysalis Sky by Ango, Modern Silk Cocoon Floor Lamp
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Chrysalis Sky floor lamp is formed of a random configuration of hand-selected silk cocoons. Each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Organic Material

Midcentury Cocoon Floor Lamp with Metal Base by Goldkant, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous floor lamp typically from the 1960s with cocoon lampshade made of resin and metal lamp
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large and Heavy Marble Base Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Floor Lamp, 1960s, Italy
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A cocoon floor lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The lamp has been manufactured in the design of the
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Synthetic

Escape Floor Light by Ango, Handcrafted Silk Cocoon Shelter Floor Lamp
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Escape Floor Light by Ango, Handcrafted Silk Cocoon Shelter Floor lamp Escape floor light with ash
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

1980s, Italian Modern Wood and Cocoon Shade Floor Lamp
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful floor lamp made in Italy. The lamp has a nice cocoon shade. The wood color remains in
Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Chrysalis Sky Copper Floor Lamp by Ango with Silk Cocoon
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Chrysalis Sky copper lamp is formed of a random configuration of hand-selected silk cocoons with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Danish Modern cocoon resin and metal floor lamp, 1950s, Denmark
Located in Hägersten, SE
Danish modern floor lamp designed and produced in Denmark. Made sometime during the 1950s. Black
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Design Cocoon Extendable Arc Floor Lamp from Hustadt Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s - Germany, Hustadt leuchten - Marked by label - Beautiful and perfectly made lamp in
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Cocoon, White Marble and Metal, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern floor lamp in cocoon, white marble and metal, 1960s Floor lamp with
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Cocoon shaped Three-legged floor lamp from the 60s in mid-century style.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Three-legged floor lamp from the 60s in mid-century style. The lamp has a coccon-shaped lampshade
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

White Space Slim Elegant Silk Cocoon Floor light by Ango
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
White space floor light with a diffuser in natural colour silk cocoons and with a hand cast
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Concrete

"Fantasma" cocoon floor lamp by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Milano, MI
struttura interna in acciaio è rivestita con polvere bianca e spruzzata con un'esclusiva resina "cocoon
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Numbered Limited Cocoon Dark Green Floorlamp by Studio Adinda
By Studio Adinda
Located in UTRECHT, UT
The cocoon series depicts our vulnerable, yet resilient earth. The combination of lighting and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Numbered Limited Cocoon Dark Green Floorlamp by Studio Adinda
By Studio Adinda
Located in UTRECHT, UT
The cocoon series depicts our vulnerable, yet resilient earth. The combination of lighting and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Tacchini Gunta Floor Lamp by Studiopepe in STOCK
By Studiopepe, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
The lamp has a European plug, so it won’t work in a standard US outlet. An ethereal and floating
Category

2010s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Resin

Tacchini Gunta Floor Lamp by Studiopepe in STOCK
Tacchini Gunta Floor Lamp by Studiopepe in STOCK
H 64.18 in W 71.66 in D 17.72 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Floor Lamp, Anonymous, Sweden C. 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A beautiful mid-century Scandinavian lamp by Anonymous designer, with black metal tripod legs and
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Teak

Escape Transceiver Space by Ango, Handcrafted Silk Cocoon Shelter with Pouffe
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Light + Pouffe Escape Transceiver Floor light Diffuser Material: Silk cocoon (Natural colour) Base
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Organic Material, Ash

"Fantasma" Floor Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy, 2005
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Sacile, PN
Fantasma grande for Flos 2005 The Fantasma floor lamp was designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos in
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lampada da terra Ghost Cocoon di Tobia & Afra Scarpa per Flos, Italia 1961
Located in Palermo, IT
FLOOR LAMP BY AFRA E TOBIA SCARPA lampada da terra progettata dal famoso designer Tobia Scarpa e
Category

20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Dew Lamp by Mark Brazier-Jones UK 20th Century
By Mark Brazier-Jones
Located in London, GB
Mark Brazier-Jones, Dew floor lamp, circa 1995, patinated iron, bronze and polished glass 258cm
Category

20th Century British Rococo Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Viscontea, Pendant Light Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Santa Monica, CA
shapes on a very light structure. Using this technique, the Scarpa duo created the Fantasma floor lamp
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Fantasma Grande by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1961
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
quale veniva spruzzata una resina chiamata COCOON. E' proprio questo materiale il tratto distintivo
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Fantasma Grande by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1961
Fantasma Grande by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1961
H 77.96 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Modern Floor Lamp In Amber Blown-Glass, Travertine & Polished Brass
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Cocoon Floor Lamp was inspired by the shapes of Art Deco jewels. A modern floor lamp designed to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Travertine, Stainless Steel, Brass

Gibigiana Lamp Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1980s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in toronto, CA
Floor Lamp (1960s). The effect of the cocoon allowed for a soft, ambient glow. Other signature Flos
Category

Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Cocoon Polymer "M" Pendant Lamp by Aqua Creations
By Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
light or floor lamp version, both with a powerful, energy-efficient LED base.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...

Materials

Steel

Sirio Ceiling Lamp, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 2021, Size "M"
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet. They exist as hanging, floor, standing
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sirio Ceiling Lamp, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 2021, Size "XXL"
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet. They exist as hanging, floor, standing
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sirio Ceiling Lamp, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 2021, Size "XL"
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet. They exist as hanging, floor, standing
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sirio Ceiling Lamp, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 2021, Size "S"
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet. They exist as hanging, floor, standing and
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sirio Ceiling Lamp, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 2021, Size "L"
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet. They exist as hanging, floor, standing
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sirio Ceiling Lamp, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 2021, Size "XXXL"
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet. They exist as hanging, floor, standing
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

White "Light Ball" by Flos, Italian Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Castiglioni 1960s
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
lamp (1980), the Grip floor lamp (1985), and the Taraxacum 88 (1988).
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Gold Brass "Light Ball" by Flos, Italian Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Castiglioni 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
lamp (1980), the Grip floor lamp (1985), and the Taraxacum 88 (1988).
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Viscontea, Pendant Light Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni, Flos, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Paris, FR
created the Fantasma floor lamp and the Nuvola pendant light, while the Castiglioni brothers offered the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Lighting Castiglioni Gold Metal "Light Ball" Italian Sconce for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
Eisenkeil – used for the Cocoon lampthe Castiglioni brothers and the Scarpa duo began creating lamps such as
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Castiglioni Midcentury Chromed Metal "Light Ball" Italian Sconce for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
– used for the Cocoon lampthe Castiglioni brothers and the Scarpa duo began creating lamps such as the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Castiglioni Metal "Light Ball" Italian Sconce for Arteluce and Flos, 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos, Arteluce
Located in Roma, IT
Gibigiana desk lamp (1980), the Grip floor lamp (1985), and the Taraxacum 88 (1988).
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Sirius L Pendant by Eloa
Located in Geneve, CH
cm. Also available in different colors and dimensions. All our lamps can be wired according to each
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Sirius L Pendant by Eloa
Sirius L Pendant by Eloa
H 12.6 in W 15.75 in D 15.36 in
Sirius M Pendant by Eloa
Located in Geneve, CH
cm. Also aAvailable in different colours and dimensions. All our lamps can be wired according to
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Sirius M Pendant by Eloa
Sirius M Pendant by Eloa
H 7.88 in W 12.6 in D 10.63 in
Sirius Xl Pendant by ELOA
Located in Geneve, CH
cm. Also available in different colours and dimensions. All our lamps can be wired according to each
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Sirius Xl Pendant by ELOA
Sirius Xl Pendant by ELOA
H 14.97 in W 16.93 in D 14.97 in
Set of 2 Sirius XL Pendants by Eloa
Located in Geneve, CH
H38 cm Also available in different colours and dimensions. All our lamps can be wired according to
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Set of 2 Sirius XL Pendants by Eloa
Set of 2 Sirius XL Pendants by Eloa
H 14.97 in W 16.93 in D 14.97 in
Set of 2 Sirius M Pendants by ELOA
Located in Geneve, CH
32 x H 20 cm. Also Available in different colours and dimensions. All our lamps can be wired
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Set of 2 Sirius M Pendants by  ELOA
Set of 2 Sirius M Pendants by  ELOA
H 7.88 in W 12.6 in D 10.63 in
Set of 2 Sirius L Pendants by Eloa
Located in Geneve, CH
x H32 cm. Also Available in different colours and dimensions. All our lamps can be wired according
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Set of 2 Sirius L Pendants by Eloa
Set of 2 Sirius L Pendants by Eloa
H 12.6 in W 15.75 in D 15.36 in
Castiglioni Midcentury Metal "Light Ball" Italian Sconce for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
Castiglioni “cocoon” lights are: the Taraxacum and the Viscontea ceiling lamps (1960), and the Gatto table
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Sirius M / L / XL Blue Pendants by ELOA
Located in Geneve, CH
dimensions. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Set of 3 Sirius M / L / XL Blue Pendants by  ELOA
Set of 3 Sirius M / L / XL Blue Pendants by  ELOA
H 14.97 in W 16.93 in D 14.97 in
Set of 3 Sirius M / L / XL Pendants by ELOA
Located in Geneve, CH
dimensions. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Set of 3 Sirius M / L / XL Pendants by ELOA
Set of 3 Sirius M / L / XL Pendants by ELOA
H 14.97 in W 16.93 in D 14.97 in
Mark Brazier-Jones, Dew, Pair of Floor Lamps, UK, 1990
By Mark Brazier-Jones
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind pieces crafted by the artist himself. A pair of floor lamps of bronze, steel, and
Category

Early 2000s British Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Steel, Bronze

Italian Floor Lamp with Goat Skin Shade
Located in New York, NY
Italian modernist floor lamp with a goat skin shade in a cocoon shape on a base of variegated
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble

Mirrored Glass Murano Floor Lamp, Italy 2000s
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
The lamp has a form of cocoon. Mirrored glass reflects when lamp is off. The mirror effect ceases
Category

2010s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Fantasma
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
This floor "Fantasma" was manufactured by Flos and designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1961. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Fantasma
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Fantasma
H 73.63 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
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Cocoon Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic cocoon floor lamp available at 1stDibs. A cocoon floor lamp — often made from metal, plastic and brass — can elevate any home. Find 21 options for an antique or vintage cocoon floor lamp now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the cocoon floor lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right cocoon floor lamp, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Tobia Scarpa, Ango and ASEA each produced at least one beautiful cocoon floor lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cocoon Floor Lamp?

Prices for a cocoon floor lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $890 and can go as high as $7,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,146.

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Questions About Cocoon Floor Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    A 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Floor 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    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). Integrated into a room's overall design, a floor lamp can create an intimate atmosphere and introduce a stylish, sculptural element.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    On 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To 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.
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    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Floor 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There 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.
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    The 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    How 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The 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.
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    The 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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