What are floor lamps?

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.

How tall should floor lamps be?

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.

What is the best floor lamp?

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.

What is a torchiere floor lamp?

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.

What is a good bright floor lamp?

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.

What is a rotary switch on a floor lamp?

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.

How do I choose an arc floor lamp?

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.

What is the best floor lamp for reading?

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.

How can I tell if a floor lamp is vintage?

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.

What is the best reading floor lamp?

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.

What are the parts of a floor lamp called?

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.

How tall should an arc floor lamp be?

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.

Is the Flos Arco floor lamp adjustable?

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.

What type of floor lamp gives the most light?

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.

How do I assemble a Noguchi paper lantern floor lamp?

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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Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Teak

Laurel Mid Century Teak Floor Lamp

H 59.5 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in

Laurel Lamp Company Mid Century Stainless Steel Tulip Floor Lamp - Pair

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Countryside, IL

Laurel Lamp Company Mid Century Stainless Steel Tulip Floor Lamp - Pair Each lamp measures: 12

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Laurel Lamp Company Mid Century Stainless Steel Tulip Floor Lamp - Pair

H 56 in W 12 in D 12 in

Modeline Style Midcentury Walnut and Brass Floor Lamp

By Modeline Lamp Co.

Located in Countryside, IL

Modeline Style midcentury Walnut and Brass Floor Lamp This floor lamp measures: 12.25 wide x

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Modeline Style Midcentury Walnut and Brass Floor Lamp

H 60.5 in W 12.25 in D 12.25 in

Castiglioni Floor Lamp

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful, rare Castiglioni floor lamp. Spun fiberglass "shade" with a chrome base and floor

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Castiglioni Floor Lamp

H 12.5 in Dm 57.5 in

Mickey Floor Lamp

By Silvio Mondino Studio

Located in Milan, IT

during Milan Design Week 2018, this stunning floor lamp boast contemporary elegance. It is inspired by

Category

2010s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Other, Brass

Mickey Floor Lamp

H 74.81 in W 21.26 in D 9.45 in

Diade Floor Lamp

By Inthegarden

Located in Milan, IT

This stunning floor lamp is the epitome of contemporary elegance and minimalist flair. The metal

Category

2010s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Diade Floor Lamp

H 78.75 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

LISA Floor Lamp

Located in Renton, WA

Cutting out all superfluous details, the LISA floor lamp perfectly depicts the flow of light, thru

Category

2010s Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

LISA Floor Lamp

H 71.1 in W 11.1 in D 11.1 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

H 66.93 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in

Wicker Outdoor Black Floor Lamp

Located in Paris, FR

Floor Lamp Wicker Outdoor Black with wicker outdoor woven lampshade in brown finish, with

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21st Century and Contemporary German Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Wicker Outdoor Black Floor Lamp

H 69.3 in Dm 20.08 in

Wicker Outdoor White Floor Lamp

Located in Paris, FR

Floor Lamp Wicker Outdoor White with wicker outdoor woven lampshade in dbrown finish, with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Wicker Outdoor White Floor Lamp

H 69.3 in Dm 20.08 in

1980s Staff White Floor Lamp

By Staff Leuchten

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare floor lamp by Staff, Germany. The dimmer is built into the lamp and the top lamp can be

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

1980s Staff White Floor Lamp

H 59.85 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in

Colored Changed Bulb Floor Lamp

Located in Paris, FR

Floor lamp colored changed bulb in resin for indoor or outdoor use. With red, or green, or blue, or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Floor Lamps

Materials

Resin

Colored Changed Bulb Floor Lamp

H 39.38 in Dm 29.53 in

Industrial Metal Sound Horn Adjustable Floor Lamp with Floor Switch

Located in Miami, FL

Industrial Metal Sound Horn Adjustable Floor Lamp with Floor Switch Offered for sale is an

Category

Late 20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Wire

Industrial Metal Sound Horn Adjustable Floor Lamp with Floor Switch

H 70 in W 18 in D 16.75 in

Josef Frank Floor Lamp, Sweden

By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Stockholm, SE

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Josef Frank Floor Lamp, Sweden

H 61.62 in Dm 16.54 in

Poul Henningsen PH Floor Lamp

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

different models have been produced over the years and consisted of table, floor and wall lamps, as well as

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen PH Floor Lamp

H 51.2 in Dm 9.4 in

Antiqued Gold Painted Floor Lamp

Located in Countryside, IL

Antiqued gold painted floor lamp. This lamp measures: 23 wide x 23 deep x 63 inches high

Category

20th Century American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antiqued Gold Painted Floor Lamp

H 63 in W 23 in D 23 in

Floor Lamp by Vlasta Kubušová

Located in Geneve, CH

Floor lamp by Vlasta Kubušová Materials: Wood, Nuatan bioplastic sheets Dimensions: W 38 x H 162

Category

2010s German Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Floor Lamp by Vlasta Kubušová

H 63.78 in W 14.97 in D 12.21 in

Spotlight Volumes, Floor Lamp E 'Black'

By AND Light, Lukas Peet

Located in Paris, FR

Spotlight Volumes, floor lamp Design: Lukas Peet, Editor: AND Light Model shown: E Compositions

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Spotlight Volumes, Floor Lamp E 'Black'

H 66.93 in Dm 24.02 in

Spotlight Volumes, Floor Lamp E 'Vanilla'

By AND Light, Lukas Peet

Located in Paris, FR

Spotlight Volumes, floor lamp Design: Lukas Peet, Editor: AND Light Model shown: E Compositions

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Spotlight Volumes, Floor Lamp E 'Vanilla'

H 66.93 in Dm 24.02 in

Calla Lily Flower Brass Floor Lamp

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Unique Calla Lily Floor Lamp. 5 arm. Brass. 3 way to control mood lighting. Acrylic shades with

Category

20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Calla Lily Flower Brass Floor Lamp

H 66 in W 20 in D 12 in

Spotlight Volumes, Floor Lamp E 'Avocado'

By Lukas Peet, AND Light

Located in Paris, FR

Spotlight Volumes, floor lamp Design: Lukas Peet, Editor: AND Light Model shown: E Compositions

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Spotlight Volumes, Floor Lamp E 'Avocado'

H 66.93 in Dm 24.02 in

Spotlight Volumes, Floor Lamp E 'Sage'

By Lukas Peet, AND Light

Located in Paris, FR

Spotlight Volumes, floor lamp Design: Lukas Peet, Editor: AND Light Model shown: E Compositions

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Spotlight Volumes, Floor Lamp E 'Sage'

H 66.93 in Dm 24.02 in

Asian Chinoiserie Pagoda Ceramic Floor Lamp

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Ceramic and glass floor lamp features chinoiserie styling and a unique pagoda shape. Holds two

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Asian Chinoiserie Pagoda Ceramic Floor Lamp

H 52 in W 20 in D 20 in

Unusual Floor Lamp by Tapio Wirkkala

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Toronto, Ontario

source which is controlled by a sliding bar on the lamp head. Highly adjustable base and centre

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Unusual Floor Lamp by Tapio Wirkkala

H 56 in W 36 in D 6 in

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Floor Lamp

By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Angleo Lelii for Arredoluce multi-eye ball adjustable floor lamp. Early 1970s design, three

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Chrome

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Floor Lamp

H 79 in Dm 13 in

PABLO floor lamp by Davide Groppi

By Davide Groppi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

against the wall as if waiting to be hung. The colour and brightness can be controlled from the remote

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

PABLO floor lamp by Davide Groppi

H 39.96 in W 39.96 in D 1 in

Mid Century Lucite Table Floor Lamp

Located in Countryside, IL

Mid century Lucite table floor lamp This lamp measures: 16 wide x 16 deep x 56 inches high This

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Mid Century Lucite Table Floor Lamp

H 56 in W 16 in D 16 in

Monumental Glass Pendant Floor Lamps XXL

By Venini

Located in Mortsel, BE

Introducing our magnificent "Glass Pillars" Floor Lamps, an extraordinary blend of vintage elegance

Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Monumental Glass Pendant Floor Lamps XXL

H 137.8 in Dm 16.93 in

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

French Modern Style Brass Floor Lamp

H 60 in W 18 in D 18 in

Hemerita Floor Lamp by Andres Monnier

Located in Geneve, CH

Hemerita floor lamp by Andres Monnier Dimensions: L 20 x 20 x H 55 cm Materials: Nero Marquina

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Hemerita Floor Lamp by Andres Monnier

H 21.66 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Pair of Art Deco Floor Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish and chic pair of floor lamps are very much in the Art Deco style with there hand-cast

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Pair of Art Deco Floor Lamps

H 44 in W 7 in D 15 in

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

1960's Brass Sputnik Floor Lamp

H 71 in Dm 24 in

Hemera Floor Lamp by Andres Monnier

Located in Geneve, CH

Hemera floor lamp by Andres Monnier. Dimensions: L 40 x 40 x H 100 cm. Materials: nero marquina

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Hemera Floor Lamp by Andres Monnier

H 39.38 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

16 Tree Floor Lamp by Bocci

Located in Geneve, CH

16 Tree floor lamp by Bocci Dimensions: D400 x H710 cm Materials: mounting plate bead-blasted

Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

16 Tree Floor Lamp by Bocci

H 279.53 in Dm 157.49 in

Kurt Versen Flip Shade Floor Lamp

By Kurt Versen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

appointment at our Brooklyn studio. We have here a handsome and versatile Machine Age floor lamp featuring

Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Kurt Versen Flip Shade Floor Lamp

H 62 in W 17 in D 17 in

Cortina Floor Lamp by Pablo Designs

By Pablo Designs, Pablo Pardo

Located in San Francisco, CA

The timeless Cortina 60" lamp is architectural simplicity. Its stoic clear acrylic shade features a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Cortina Floor Lamp by Pablo Designs

H 60 in W 10 in D 10 in

Signal' Floor Lamp by Cometabolism Studio

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

phone signal station, allowing the user to touch and control a state that occurs at the moment of crisis

Category

2010s Asian Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Signal' Floor Lamp by Cometabolism Studio

H 104 in W 23 in D 24 in

Totem Floor Lamp L by Tokio

Located in Geneve, CH

Totem floor lamp L by Tokio Dimensions: D 55 x W 48 x H 130 cm. Materials: Anodized aluminium

Category

2010s Slovenian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Totem Floor Lamp L by Tokio

H 51.19 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in

Sunflower Y M Floor Lamp Kooij

By Dirk Vander Kooij

Located in Dubai, DU

appear cool or warm. The specific tint is not under our control, though is part of the joy in granting

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Sunflower Y M Floor Lamp Kooij

H 63.39 in Dm 29.14 in

Poul Henningsen Ph 80 Floor Lamp

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

thousand different models have been produced over the years. This wide selection consisted of table, floor

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen Ph 80 Floor Lamp

H 51.7 in Dm 12.3 in

Sculptural Studio Craft Carved Wood Floor Lamp

By Wendell Castle

Located in Chicago, IL

Illuminate your home with this exquisite studio Craft sculptural floor lamp, crafted in the style

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Studio Craft Carved Wood Floor Lamp

H 59.5 in W 9.75 in D 11 in

Ettore Sottsass Callimaco Floor Lamp for Artemide

By Ettore Sottsass, Artemide

Located in Glendale, CA

Ettore Sottsass Callimaco floor lamp for Artemide. Originally created in 1982, Ettore Sottsass

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Ettore Sottsass Callimaco Floor Lamp for Artemide

H 78.75 in Dm 15.375 in

Konekt Teardrop Floor Lamp in Antique Brass

By Konekt

Located in New York, NY

base grounds the lamp, featuring a dimmer knob to control the luminescent glow. Available in a variety

Category

2010s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Konekt Teardrop Floor Lamp in Antique Brass

H 81.5 in W 31 in D 8 in

Pair of Josef Frank Floor Lamps, Sweden

By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Stockholm, SE

, controlled with two discreet push switches, allowing two different lighting moods. With a bespoke ivory

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Josef Frank Floor Lamps, Sweden

H 60.63 in Dm 21.26 in

Miguel Milá TMC Floor Lamp, circa 1950

By Miguel Milà

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Floor lamp designed by Miguel Mila', circa 1950. Manufactured by Tramo (Spain), circa 1950. First

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Miguel Milá TMC Floor Lamp, circa 1950

H 66.15 in W 11.82 in D 14.77 in

Floor Light L Lamp by Lisa Allegra

Located in Geneve, CH

Floor light L lamp by Lisa Allegra Dimensions: ø 46 x 80 cm Materials: Clay One of a kind. Also

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Clay

Floor Light L Lamp by Lisa Allegra

H 31.5 in Dm 18.12 in

Cortina 72” Floor Lamp by Pablo Designs

By Pablo Designs, Pablo Pardo

Located in San Francisco, CA

The timeless Cortina lamp is architectural simplicity. Its stoic clear acrylic shade features a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Cortina 72” Floor Lamp by Pablo Designs

H 72 in W 11 in D 11 in

Small Halo Line Floor Lamp by Mandalaki

By Mandalaki Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Small Halo Line floor lamp by Mandalaki Dimensions: D 10 x H 120 cm Materials: Aluminium, glass

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Small Halo Line Floor Lamp by Mandalaki

H 47.25 in Dm 3.94 in

Large Halo Line Floor Lamp by Mandalaki

By Mandalaki Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Large halo line floor lamp by Mandalaki. Dimensions: D 13 x H 180 cm. Materials: Aluminium, glass

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Large Halo Line Floor Lamp by Mandalaki

H 70.87 in Dm 5.12 in

Banci Firence Large Gilt Floor Lamp, Italy 1950s

By Banci Firenze

Located in Berlin, BE

(E27) floor lamp is in good original condition and function is controlled actually. The iron pieces are

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Banci Firence Large Gilt Floor Lamp, Italy 1950s

H 62 in Dm 23 in

Floor Light XL Lamp by Lisa Allegra

Located in Geneve, CH

Floor light XL lamp by Lisa Allegra Dimensions: ø 47 x 146 cm Materials: Clay One of a kind

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Clay

Floor Light XL Lamp by Lisa Allegra

H 57.49 in Dm 18.51 in

Reggiani Style Mid Century Italian Chrome Floor Lamp

By Reggiani

Located in Countryside, IL

Reggiani Style Mid Century Italian Chrome Floor Lamp This lamp measures: 13 wide x 13 deep x 54

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Reggiani Style Mid Century Italian Chrome Floor Lamp

H 54 in W 13 in D 13 in

Art Deco Style Polished Brass Task Floor Lamp

By Boyd Lighting

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Stylishbrass task floor lamp designed by Harry Lawenda for Boyd Lighting Sausalito, CA. The lamp

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Polished Brass Task Floor Lamp

H 44.5 in W 16.5 in D 8 in

T.O Floor Lamp Black Marble Brass

By Pablo Designs

Located in San Francisco, CA

column stands to support a horizontal and vertical line of light to provide precise light control in all

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

T.O Floor Lamp Black Marble Brass

H 63 in Dm 3 in

Italian Stilnovo Style Midcentury 5 Arm Floor Lamp

By Stilnovo

Located in Miami, FL

Midcentury five-arm floor lamp attributed to Stilnovo. A stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern Five

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Stilnovo Style Midcentury 5 Arm Floor Lamp

H 74 in Dm 11.5 in

Robert Sonneman Style Torchiere Chrome Eyeball Floor Lamp

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Awesome chrome torchiere floor lamp. Evocative of Robert Sonneman chrome “eyeball” shade lamps. In

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Robert Sonneman Style Torchiere Chrome Eyeball Floor Lamp

H 68.5 in W 7 in D 7 in

Colombo Floor Lamp by Joe Colombo for Oluce

By Oluce, Joe Colombo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Colombo floor lamp by Joe Colombo for Oluce. This lamp gets its name from the designer who was one

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Colombo Floor Lamp by Joe Colombo for Oluce

H 80.71 in Dm 9.45 in

Contemporary Floor Lamp "Skylight" by Oma Design, Barcelona

By Oma Light Design

Located in Girona, ES

“Skylight" is a floor lamp carved by hand in chestnut wood with a cylindrical shade in raffia. Has

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Floor Lamp "Skylight" by Oma Design, Barcelona

H 67.33 in Dm 23.63 in

Italian Vintage Membrana Floor Lamp by Zuccheri, 1960s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Renens, CH

A lamp produced by the Italian lighting company Venini, design Toni Zuccheri. This floor lamp

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Vintage Membrana Floor Lamp by Zuccheri, 1960s

H 43.71 in Dm 14.97 in

1980s Bronze Adjustable Shaded Floor Lamp Holtkotter Leuchten Germany

By Holtkoetter

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1980s Bronze Adjustable Shaded Floor Lamp Holtkotter Leuchten Germany Adjustable shaded floor lamp

Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

1980s Bronze Adjustable Shaded Floor Lamp Holtkotter Leuchten Germany

H 70 in Dm 13 in

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Controllable Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the controllable floor lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of plastic, fiberglass and metal, every controllable floor lamp was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect controllable floor lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A controllable floor lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. A well-made controllable floor lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mitchell Bobrick and Ted Harris are consistently popular.

How Much is a Controllable Floor Lamp?

Prices for a controllable floor lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,600 and can go as high as $7,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.

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 Controllable Floor Lamp

What are floor lamps?
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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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How tall should floor lamps be?
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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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What is the best floor lamp?
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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.
What is a torchiere floor lamp?
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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.
What is a good bright floor lamp?
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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.
What is a rotary switch on a floor lamp?
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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.
How do I choose an arc floor lamp?
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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.
What is the best floor lamp for reading?
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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.
How can I tell if a floor lamp is vintage?
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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.
What is the best reading floor lamp?
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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.
What are the parts of a floor lamp called?
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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.
How tall should an arc floor lamp be?
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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.
Is the Flos Arco floor lamp adjustable?
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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.
What type of floor lamp gives the most light?
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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.
How do I assemble a Noguchi paper lantern floor lamp?
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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.

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