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Contemporary 'Trefoil' Reading Lamp with Bronze Details
By McDevitt Metal, John McDevitt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A reduced-height floor lamp intended for use as a reading lamp. Set on a tri foot base featuring
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel, Bronze

Italian Contemporary Solid Brushed Bronze Twisted Floor Lamp, Reading Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Modern brushed and twisted solid bronze floor lamp or reading lamp. UL Listed, US wired
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Black and Gold Contemporary Floor Lamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Black and gold contemporary floor lamp Dimensions: Diameter 45 x Height 160 cm Materials
Category

2010s Danish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Taupe and Gold Contemporary Floor Lamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Taupe and gold contemporary floor lamp Dimensions: Diameter 45 x height 160 cm Materials
Category

2010s Danish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

De.Light f3 Contemporary Articulating Brass Floor Lamp
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
Introducing the De.Light-f3, a versatile multidirectional floor lamp crafted entirely from brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Kundalini Ruscono Shakti 200 White Dimmable Floor Lamp
By Kundalini
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
that is always up-to-date. Floor lamp with two lights for reading and ambient that can be dimmed. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Plexiglass

Contemporary Floor Lamp "La Bienveilleuse" by Oma Light Design, Barcelona
By Oma Light Design
Located in Girona, ES
patients through her listening. Reading lamp par excellence with a minimal, elegant and friendly design
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

De-Light F1 Contemporary Double Light Brass Floor Lamp, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
A floor lamp designed with a reading light positioned mid-length which articulates a conical brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Floor Lamp Astar by Oma Light Design, Brass, Acacia, Barcelona
By Oma Light Design
Located in Girona, ES
This signature contemporary floor lamp Astar defines uniqueness, movement and grace. It is composed
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Queen Floor Lamp
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
A timeless floor lamp for a chic, contemporary living room. The queen floor lamp stands on a simple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Queen Floor Lamp
Queen Floor Lamp
H 61.42 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Oki Sato Njp Floor Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Oki Sato
Located in Berkeley, CA
anglepoise lamp – with all its familiar details – in a contemporary design, featuring functions adapted to
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Oki Sato Njp Floor Lamp
Oki Sato Njp Floor Lamp
H 39.7 in W 5.9 in D 13 in
Black Marble Floor Lamp by Vintage Domus
Located in Milano, IT
Contemporary Italian-made floor lamp 2019 by Ltwid Luxury House. The lamp through its sculptural
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Steel

Black Marble Floor Lamp by Vintage Domus
Black Marble Floor Lamp by Vintage Domus
H 62.21 in W 22.05 in D 11.82 in
'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
change the light function: positioned low, the lamp provides reading light and when the shade is
Category

2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Japanese inspired mid-century Walnut Floor Lamp
Located in Ventura, CA
comforting glow, yet its simple and refined design blends into any contemporary space. The base of the lamp
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Japanese inspired mid-century Teak Floor Lamp
Located in Ventura, CA
comforting glow, yet its simple and refined design blends into any contemporary space. The base of the lamp
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Robert Dudley Bl3 Medium 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

Robert Dudley Bl3 Small 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

René-Jean Caillette B4 Floor Lamp for Disderot
By René-Jean Caillette, Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
wood, the B4 floor lamp is ideal next to a sofa, as a reading lamp or as ambient lighting. This newly
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Louis Poulsen NJP Floor Lamp by Nendo, Oki Sato
By Louis Poulsen, Oki Sato, Nendo
Located in Weston, FL
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

Fontanaarte "Galerie" Marble High Floor Lamp Designed by Federico Peri
By Fontana Arte, Federico Peri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
steem steel structure. In the floor version, the lamp is available for two uses: as a reading floor lamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Steel

Oak & Brass 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Utrecht, NL
function: positioned low, the lamp provides reading light and when the shade is positioned higher, the lamp
Category

2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

"Galerie" Low Floor Lamp Designed by Federico Peri for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Federico Peri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Galerie" is a low floor lamp perfect for reading, designed by Federico Peri and manufactured by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Steel

De-Light F1 Double Light Brass Floor Lamp, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
This bespoke contemporary floor lamp is designed with a reading light positioned mid-length which
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Circus Floor Lamp Designed by Corinna Warm for Warm White/Bronze
By WARM, Corinna Warm
Located in Santa Monica, CA
interior. The Circus Floor lamp’s classic design, contemporary silhouette and sophisticated color
Category

2010s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Circus Floor Lamp Designed by Corinna Warm for Warm Black/Bronze
By WARM, Corinna Warm
Located in Santa Monica, CA
interior. The Circus floor lamp’s classic design, contemporary silhouette and sophisticated color
Category

2010s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Lumina Daphine Terra LED Table Lamp in Black by Tommaso Cimini
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in Warsaw, PL
Lumina Daphine Terra LED table lamp in soft touch black by Tommaso Cimini Undisputed emblem of
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Profana Sculptural Floor Lamp • Handmade Edition Steel • by Pedro Paulo-Venzon
By Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
arise from a decolonial reading of the discussions surrounding contemporary and modem design in Brazil
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

"Equatore" Low Floor Lamp by Gabriele & Oscar Buratti for Fontana Arte
By Oscar e Gabriele Buratti, Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Equatore" is a low floor lamp perfect for reading, designed by Gabriele & Oscar Buratti and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lumina Daphine Terra LED Table Lamp in Matt Red by Tommaso Cimini
By Tommaso Cimini, Lumina
Located in Warsaw, PL
Lumina Daphine Terra LED table lamp in matt red by Tommaso Cimini Undisputed emblem of elegance
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Lumina Daphine Terra LED Table Lamp in Brushed Nickel by Tommaso Cimini
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in Warsaw, PL
Lumina Daphine Terra LED table lamp in Brushed Nickel by Tommaso Cimini Undisputed emblem of
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Lumina Daphine Terra Led Table Lamp in Matt Yellow by Tommaso Cimini
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in Warsaw, PL
Lumina Daphine terra LED table lamp in matt yellow by Tommaso Cimini Undisputed emblem of
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Lumina Daphine Terra LED Table Lamp in Matt White by Tommaso Cimini
By Tommaso Cimini, Lumina
Located in Warsaw, PL
Lumina Daphine Terra LED table lamp in soft touch black by Tommaso Cimini Undisputed emblem of
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Lumina Daphine Terra Led Table Lamp in Metallic Bronze by Tommaso Cimini
By Tommaso Cimini, Lumina
Located in Warsaw, PL
Lumina Daphine Terra LED table lamp in metallic bronze by Tommaso Cimini. Undisputed emblem of
Category

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

Materials

Metal

21st Century Bennett Table Floor Lamo Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Contemporary, supreme, and always chic, the Bennett floor lamp with a brushed brass table attached
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

21st Century Bennett Table Floor Lamo Brass
21st Century Bennett Table Floor Lamo Brass
H 68.9 in W 29.14 in D 15.75 in
B4 by René-Jean Caillette for Disderot
By René-Jean Caillette, Disderot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sofa, as a reading lamp or as ambient lighting. Similar to the wall lamp, the B4 floor lamp is offered
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

B4 by René-Jean Caillette for Disderot
By René-Jean Caillette, Disderot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sofa, as a reading lamp or as ambient lighting. Similar to the wall lamp, the B4 floor lamp is offered
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

P.O. Light Contemporary Classic Corner Mood Lighting Subtle Fun Tasteful Reading
By Calen Knauf
Located in Vancouver, BC
The P.O. Light is a lamp with an elegant, minimal presence, designed to celebrate a source of light
Category

2010s Canadian Minimalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Thin Contemporary Dimmable LED Adjustable Floor Lamp in Black Oxide
By Juniper, Peter Bristol
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At 58 inch height the floor lamp can be rotated and pivoted to provide reading, accent or ambient
Category

2010s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Brass

Thin Contemporary Dimmable LED Adjustable Floor Lamp in Satin Nickel
By Juniper, Peter Bristol
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At 58 inch height the floor lamp can be rotated and pivoted to provide reading, accent or ambient
Category

2010s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Thin Contemporary Dimmable LED Adjustable Floor Lamp in Satin Brass
By Juniper, Peter Bristol
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At 58 inch height the floor lamp can be rotated and pivoted to provide reading, accent or ambient
Category

2010s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Minimalist Espresso Silk Floor Lamp by Caffe Latte
By Caffe Latte
Located in New York, NY
dynamic ligthing piece, ideal to add into a modern and contemporary living room, entryway or reading
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Zinc, Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Steel

Steel and LED Floor Lamp by Artist Joan Jonas
By Joan Jonas
Located in New York, NY
This welded steel floor lamp originated as a kind of illuminated drawing in space: a sculptural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Kundalini Ruscono Shakti 250 White Dimmable Floor Lamp
By Kundalini
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
that is always up-to-date. Floor lamp with two lights for reading and ambient that can be dimmed. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Plexiglass

Michele De Lucchi for Artemide Tolomeo Mega Silver and Cream Floor Lamp
By Artemide, Michele de Lucchi
Located in London, GB
illumination whether reading, working or relaxing. An iconic piece of design, this Tolomeo mega floor lamp is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

De-Light F1 Contemporary Double Light Brass Floor Lamp, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
A floor lamp designed with a reading light positioned mid-length which articulates a conical brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamp by Sergio Calatroni for Pallucco
By Paolo Pallucco, Sergio Calatroni
Located in Austin, TX
Calatroni in 1988. This contemporary gold finish lamp is manufactured by the Italian lighting manufacturer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

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Contemporary Reading Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of contemporary reading lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique contemporary reading lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Contemporary reading lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Minimalist styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some contemporary reading lamps are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller contemporary reading lamps, measuring 5.9 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made contemporary reading lamps over the years, but those made by Fontana Arte, Federico Peri and Calen Knauf are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Contemporary Reading Lamps?

Prices for contemporary reading lamps start at $584 and top out at $4,139 with the average selling for $2,334.

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 Contemporary Reading Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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, 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 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.

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