Skip to main content

Construction Floor Lamp

7
to
86
494
410
700
393
292
196
175
115
104
94
57
57
56
27
15
15
9
7
6
5
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
62
62
39
16
14
Sort By
Vintage Post Modern Kovacs Dome Floor Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Chicago, IL
construction floor lamp with multi tier table surfaces and suspended black dome form reflector. A uncommon form
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Meccanic Constructions Vertical Floor Lamp
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Kiki & Joost
Located in Eindhoven, NL
handcraft pieces of refined beauty. The series includes coffee table, shade extra large floor lamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Meccanic Constructions Vertical Floor Lamp
Meccanic Constructions Vertical Floor Lamp
H 77.17 in W 26.78 in D 15.75 in
Meccanic Constructions Shade Extra Large Floor Lamp
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Kiki & Joost
Located in Eindhoven, NL
handcraft pieces of refined beauty. The series includes coffee table, shade extra large floor lamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Moooi Construction Large White Wood Floor Lamp in Aluminum with Steel Shade
By Moooi, Joost van Bleiswijk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Construction lamp ultimately originates from a bright curiosity combined with expert skills
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Moooi Construction Medium White Wood Floor Lamp in Aluminum with Steel Shade
By Moooi, Joost van Bleiswijk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Construction lamp ultimately originates from a bright curiosity combined with expert skills
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Moooi Construction Medium Matt Black Floor Lamp in Aluminum with Steel Shade
By Moooi, Joost van Bleiswijk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Construction lamp ultimately originates from a bright curiosity combined with expert skills
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Moooi Construction Large Matt Black Floor Lamp in Aluminum with Steel Shade
By Moooi, Joost van Bleiswijk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Construction lamp ultimately originates from a bright curiosity combined with expert skills
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Floor Lamp Dureza
By Cultivado em Casa
Located in Floresta, MG
The floor lamp is part of the Dureza collection. Carbon steel reigns as raw material, guiding both
Category

2010s Brazilian Minimalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Floor Lamp Dureza
Floor Lamp Dureza
H 66.93 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Silas Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Silas floor lamp is a simple, elegant form that plays with geometry and balance. The textured
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Oak, Ash, Cord, Linen

Silas Floor Lamp
Silas Floor Lamp
H 62.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Vl38 Floor Lamp
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
distribution. The shade is painted white on the inside to ensure a soft comfortable light. VL38 floor lamp is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vl38 Floor Lamp
Vl38 Floor Lamp
H 9.9 in Dm 47.2 in
1930s Bauhaus Floor Lamp
By Slezak Company, Robert Slezák
Located in Brno, CZ
This Modernist floor lamp is believed to be designed by Robert Slezak (sometimes the design is also
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

1930s Bauhaus Floor Lamp
1930s Bauhaus Floor Lamp
H 66.93 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in
Lychee Wood Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
and accessories offer modern sensibility, provincial construction, and unparalleled complexity
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Linen, Wood

Lychee Wood Floor Lamp
Lychee Wood Floor Lamp
H 68 in Dm 20 in
Lychee Wood Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
and accessories offer modern sensibility, provincial construction, and unparalleled complexity
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Lychee Wood Floor Lamp
Lychee Wood Floor Lamp
H 68 in W 20 in D 20 in
Floor Lamp 1960, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Floor lamp Art Deco Material: chrome and glass German 1920 You want to live in the golden years
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Floor Lamp  1960, Italian
Floor Lamp  1960, Italian
H 59.06 in W 21.66 in D 7.09 in
Floor Lamp by Stilnovo, 1955
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
Floor lamp whit white lacquered metal construction, shade of yellow lacquered aluminum and an
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Aluminum

Floor Lamp by Stilnovo, 1955
Floor Lamp by Stilnovo, 1955
H 59.06 in Dm 7.88 in
Gordon & Jane Martz Floor Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gordon & Jane Martz design floor lamp. High quality construction and use of materials by the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Black Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This floor lamp from the 1950s features a Spanish black painted iron construction, adding a touch
Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Textured floor lamp in Bronze
By Anasthasia Millot
Located in New York, NY
Floor lamp in bronze with textured details. The texture is nothing ordinary. Each element of a
Category

2010s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury floor lamp, made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. Chrome-plated curved
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Midcentury Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
H 48.82 in W 16.15 in D 10.24 in
Italian Postmodern Torchiere Floor Lamp
Located in Norwalk, CT
This simple but elegant glass lamp. Channeled glass support rod topped with small frosted glass
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass

Cassiopée Floor Lamp by Sauze
By Max Sauze
Located in Geneve, CH
Cassiopée floor lamp by Sauze Dimensions: 142 x 73 x 73 cm We also have it in different
Category

2010s French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper

Cassiopée Floor Lamp by Sauze
Cassiopée Floor Lamp by Sauze
H 55.91 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Dome Floor Lamp by Mingardo
Located in Geneve, CH
Dome floor lamp by Mingardo Dimensions: D28x H135 cm Materials: Burnished iron structure with
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper, Iron

Dome Floor Lamp by Mingardo
Dome Floor Lamp by Mingardo
H 53.15 in Dm 11.03 in
Moon Floor Lamp by SB26
Located in Geneve, CH
Moon floor lamp (S) by SB26 Dimensions: W 125 x D 200 x H 165 cm Materials: Steel, copper, brass
Category

2010s French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

Moon Floor Lamp by SB26
Moon Floor Lamp by SB26
H 64.97 in W 49.22 in D 78.75 in
1930 Halabala floor lamp, Czechoslovakia
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Wooden veneered lamp (walnut veneer) - period functionalism - manufactured by U.P. Czechoslovakia
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1930 Halabala floor lamp, Czechoslovakia
1930 Halabala floor lamp, Czechoslovakia
H 70.08 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Moon Floor Lamp by SB26
Located in Geneve, CH
Moon floor lamp (XL) by SB26 Dimensions: W 250 x D 130 x H 250 cm Materials: Steel, copper, brass
Category

2010s French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

Moon Floor Lamp by SB26
Moon Floor Lamp by SB26
H 98.43 in W 98.43 in D 51.19 in
ASEA Swedish Floor Lamp in Brass
By ASEA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
ASEA, floor lamp, brass, plastic, metal, Sweden, 1960s This delicate floor lamp of Swedish origin
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

ASEA Swedish Floor Lamp in Brass
ASEA Swedish Floor Lamp in Brass
H 56.3 in W 13.78 in D 14.18 in
1900s European Marble & Metal Floor Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
luminescence. A blend of sturdy construction and minimalist design, this floor lamp is perfect for those who
Category

20th Century European Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

1900s European Marble & Metal Floor Lamp
1900s European Marble & Metal Floor Lamp
H 72.9 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Mid Century Stainless Steel Floor Lamp
Located in Doylestown, PA
Mid-Century Modern floor lamp in brushed stainless steel. The lamp features a modern
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gino Sarfatti Arteluce Floor Lamp 1086
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Munich, DE
Gino Sarfatti floor lamp Model 1086 for Arteluce, Italy 1961. Variably adjustable tube construction
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Brass, Aluminum

Gino Sarfatti Arteluce Floor Lamp 1086
Gino Sarfatti Arteluce Floor Lamp 1086
H 47.25 in W 9.06 in D 6.7 in
Danish Modern Rosewood & Brass Floor Lamp
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood and brass Danish floor lamp, circa 1960's. Beautiful solid rosewood construction with
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

[ARRAY] Aero Light - Floor Lamp or Pendant Lamp
By David Derksen
Located in ROTTERDAM, NL
been curated, designed and developed by David Derksen. The properties of materials, construction
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

French Art Deco Iron Floor Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Art Deco iron floor lamps, France, circa 1930s. As they are each unique, they are not quite
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

French 1950s Modernist Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This stunning French Modernist iron floor lamp from the 1950s is a true masterpiece of mid-century
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Rare Iron Counterbalance Adjustable Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Industrial, adjustable floor lamp. Painted, iron rod construction with green metal shade. The
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

1960's Brass Sputnik Floor Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Unusual 1960's vintage sputnik floor lamp of all brass construction featuring a 28" high grand
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1930 Floor Lamp by Halabala, Czechoslovakia
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Swivel and height-adjustable metal chrome-plated construction - Wooden lacquered base and side
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1930 Floor Lamp by Halabala, Czechoslovakia
1930 Floor Lamp by Halabala, Czechoslovakia
H 76.78 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Digit Lamp Floor by Studio Pin
Located in Geneve, CH
Digit lamp floor by Studio Pin Dimensions: D 180 x W 37 x H 190 cm Materials: Solid oak
Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Oak

Digit Lamp Floor by Studio Pin
Digit Lamp Floor by Studio Pin
H 74.81 in W 14.57 in D 70.87 in
Floor Lamp Art Deco 1930, German
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Floor lamp You want to live in the golden years, those are the floor lamps that your project needs
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Floor Lamp Art Deco 1930, German
Floor Lamp Art Deco 1930, German
H 70.08 in Dm 16.93 in
21st Century Sears Floor Lamp Aged Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Chicago and one of the tallest buildings in the world. Porustudio designed Sears floor lamp under the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

21st Century Sears Floor Lamp Aged Brass
21st Century Sears Floor Lamp Aged Brass
H 57.09 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
1920 Floor Lamp Halabala, Functionalism, Czechoslovakia
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- height-adjustable and rotatable chrome-plated metal construction, wooden veneered base, walnut
Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Other Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Max Sauze, Black Orion, Floor Lamp
By Max Sauze
Located in Geneve, CH
established his own immediately recognizable style through the construction of bent aluminium strips on steel
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Max Sauze, Black Orion, Floor Lamp
Max Sauze, Black Orion, Floor Lamp
H 66.93 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Austrian J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast iron base, steel rod painted with brass construction firtted with one E27 porcelain socket up
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Austrian J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamp
Austrian J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamp
H 72.84 in Dm 16.93 in
Adjustable J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamp
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction chrom-plated with four bulbs and two circuits from 1960s. the height is
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Adjustable J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamp
Adjustable J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamp
H 61.42 in Dm 19.69 in
Contemporary Floor Lamp '8' in Black Terrazzo
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'8' floor lamp in black terrazzo Measures: Ø20 cm × H 177 cm Bulb: E27 LED 3W 100-240V 80Ra 200LM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Concrete

Contemporary Floor Lamp '8' in Black Terrazzo
Contemporary Floor Lamp '8' in Black Terrazzo
Free Shipping
H 69.69 in Dm 7.88 in
Postmodern Design Floor Lamp, Italy 1980's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Design Floor Lamp, made in Italy 1980's. White laquered metal construction with
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Design Floor Lamp, Italy 1980's
Postmodern Design Floor Lamp, Italy 1980's
H 42.92 in W 13.78 in D 19.69 in
Dureza, Floor Lamp by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Dureza - Floor lamp by Cultivado Em Casa. Dimensions: 34 x 34 x 170 cm. Materials: Carbon steel
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Dureza, Floor Lamp by Cultivado Em Casa
Dureza, Floor Lamp by Cultivado Em Casa
H 66.93 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Retro Floor Lamp Designed by Hůrka, 1965
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Retro floor lamp, all-metal construction, combinations of paint and chromium, adjustable height
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Floor Lamps

Freestanding Floor Lamp by Pokrok, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Pokrok
Located in Zohor, SK
Elegant freestanding floor lamp produced by Pokrok company in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. Original
Category

Vintage 1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Machine Age Aluminium Floor Lamp, 1930s, USA
By Gilbert Rohde, Russel Wright
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Well made Machine Age floor lamp fabricated out of milled aluminium. Solid, sturdy construction
Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp Early Version
By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
Early and rare version of the now iconic Machine Age Nessen swing arm floor lamp. The construction
Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp Early Version
Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp Early Version
H 50.5 in W 12 in D 11.25 in
AD Floor Lamp Oxidized by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
AD floor lamp Oxidized by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Category

2010s Danish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

AD Floor Lamp Oxidized by 101 Copenhagen
AD Floor Lamp Oxidized by 101 Copenhagen
H 24.41 in W 4.73 in D 23.63 in
Mechanical Assemblage "Star Wars" Style Floor Lamp
Located in Danville, CA
beautifully brutal floor lamp. Not only is it a beautiful object, but when it's lit it takes on an entirely
Category

1990s American Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Mist-o Floor Lamp 'Las' by Oluce
By Mist-O, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Floor lamp 'Las' designed by Mariana Pellegrino Soto in 2017. Floor lamp with three direct and
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mist-o Floor Lamp 'Las' by Oluce
Mist-o Floor Lamp 'Las' by Oluce
H 69.69 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
GATCPAC Floor Lamp by Josep Torres Clavé
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
GATCPAC floor lamp by Josep Torres Clavé Dimensions: D 41 x H 207 cm Materials: Aluminum. The
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Mano Floor Lamp by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
Located in Geneve, CH
Mano floor lamp by Umberto Bellardi Ricci Dimensions: D 3" x W 72" x H 7 in Materials: Brass
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Floor Lamp, Brussels Period, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
By Lidokov
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This standing lamp is a typical example of midcentury Czechoslovak design. This design associated
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Spira Floor Lamp by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
Located in Geneve, CH
Spira floor lamp by Umberto Bellardi Ricci Dimensions: D 35" x W 17" x H 84 in Materials
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Midcentury Floor Lamp with Parchment Shades
Located in Vienna, AT
Reduced construction made of black lacquered iron in combination with brass, fabric wiring
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Brass Floor Lamp by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass tripod construction fitted with one E27 socket with switch, original parchment cone-shaped
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paul Evans for Directional 'Cityscape' Floor Lamps
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans for Directional, 'Cityscape' floor lamps, model PE-4010 from the PE200 series, chrome
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Brass, Steel

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Construction Floor Lamp", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Construction Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic construction floor lamp available at 1stDibs. A construction floor lamp — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Find 146 options for an antique or vintage construction floor lamp now, or shop our selection of 160 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer construction floor lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each construction floor lamp bearing mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Astep, Vittoriano Vigano and Pablo Designs each produced at least one beautiful construction floor lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Construction Floor Lamp?

Prices for a construction floor lamp start at $195 and top out at $106,447 with the average selling for $2,381.

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. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

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 Construction 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.

    Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 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.

    Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    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 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.

Read More