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Counterweight Floor Lamp by Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Counterweight floor lamp By Arlus from 1950.
In metal.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Counterweight Floor Lamps Attributed to Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian counterweight floor lamps in the style of Stilnovo, 1950s. Adjustable design
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian modernist counterweight floor lamp, brass & steel, Sweden, 1950s
By Gilbert Watrous, Boréns Borås
Located in Forserum, SE
Rare Scandinavian mid-century counterweight floor lamp from the 1950s, crafted from brass and steel
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Counterweight Floor Lamp Produced by Boulanger, Belgium
By S.A. Boulanger
Located in Beerse, VAN
Floor lamp from the 1960s/70s produced by the Belgian company Boulanger.
The lamp is made of black
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1950 Counterweight floor lamp by Maison Lunel
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
upper part, a long gilded brass rod is fitted with a swivel joint and a blackened brass counterweight
Category
Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Vintage German Counterweight Floor Lamp from Cosack, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant standing lamp from Cosack.
Minimalist Counterweight standing lamp. The uniform coloring
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Italian Style Brass and Black Lacquered Counterweight Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful floor lamp from Italy in the style of Stilnovo is in excellent
condition and shows
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 72.84 in W 7.88 in D 11.82 in
Mid-Century Model Lz 17 Serial No. 1 Minimalist Counterweight Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist floor lamp from Switzerland by Cedric Hartman for Jack Lenor Larsen Inc. This lamp is
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 35.43 in W 12.99 in D 11.02 in
Lumina Floor Lamp Walter Monici Italy Model "Zelig Terra"
By A. Monici, Lumina
Located in Den Haag, NL
Black counterweight floor lamp. Design by Walter Monici for Lumina Italy 1980 model ''Zelig Terra
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Zelig Terra Floor Lamp by Walter Monici for Lumina, 1980s
By Lumina
Located in Delft, NL
Black counterweight floor lamp. Design by Walter Monici for Lumina Italy 1980 model ”Zelig Terra
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Striking Italian Floor Lamp In Mid-Century Style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Örebro, SE
Italian counterweight floor lamp with a red lacquered shade, can be turned in all directions. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Counterweight Brass Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant floor lamp in brass.
The design convinces with the fine design and the combination of
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Wilmot Castle Articulating Chrome Counterweight Medical Floor Lamp
By Wilmot Castle Co.
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Substantial space age floor lamp with a slightly macabre history. This floor lamp started its life
Category
Vintage 1940s American Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Iron
Rupert Nikoll Articulating Counterweight Midcentury Floor Lamp, Nickel, Brass
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler, Stilux, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant and beautiful, orientable modernist articulating floorlamp with counterweight from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron, Nickel, Wire
H 55 in W 45 in D 21 in
Contrappeso Avorio 3-Arm Brass Floor Lamp
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Contrappeso (counterweight) collection, this floor lamp is an exercise in balance and
Category
2010s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
3S Floor Lamp by Paolo Tilche for Sirrah, 1960s
By Sirrah, Paolo Tilche
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Flexible model 3S floor lamp designed by Paolo Tilche in 1961 and produced by Sirrah.
The lamp
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Carlo Forcolini Post-Modern Black Floor Lamp for Artemide Italy, 1980s
By Carlo Forcolini, Artemide
Located in St. Louis, MO
silver spheric counterweight. Fully adjustable floor lamp as seen in my photos. In fine working condition
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 81 in W 41.25 in D 9.5 in
Halogen Floor and Table Lamp from Stephano Cevoli Gold-Plated, 1980s, Italy
By Paolo Piva, Stefano Cevoli
Located in Rijssen, NL
Minimalist, modern, tall and elegant counterweight halogen floor and wall lamp designed in 1983 by
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Gold
Pair of 'Flamingo' Counterweight Table Lamps by Fridolin Naef for Luxo, Italy
By Fridolin Naef, Luxo
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Pair of ‘Flamingo’ counterweight table / floor lamps by Fridolin Naef for Luxo – Italy, 1980’s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo Style Counterweight Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Madrid, ES
Large Italian Stilnovo style counterweight floor lamp. Yellow enameled shade and brass base. Very
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Stilnovo Style Counterweight Floor Lamps
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian counterweight floor lamps in the style of Stilnovo, 1950s. Adjustable design
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Midcentury Carl Auböck Austrian Counterweight Floor Lamp
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Rare counterweight floor lamp from Austrian designer Carl Auböck, painted metal elements matched
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H Fillekes Artiforte Large Magnetic Floor lamp with Counterweight, 1960s
By H. Fillekes, Artifort
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
Amazing magnetic floor lamp designed by H Fillekes for Artiforte in Netherlands in 1960's.
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Roland Smith Tripod Floor Lamp
By Roland Smith
Located in Cathedral City, CA
adjustable, collapsing-tripod-based floor lamp with counterweight, right angle joint-release keys, and an
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass Counterweight Floor Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Brass Counterweight Floor Lamp, American, circa 1970's. Clean lined, architectural form.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Style Counterweight Floor Lamp, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Italian Stilnovo style counterweight floor lamp. Orange enameled shade and brass base. Very
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stunning Stilnovo Style Italian Brass Counterweight Floor Lamps
By Stilnovo
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Stunning pair of Italian counterweight floor lamps made of brass and of yellow enameled metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Lightolier Counterweight Floor Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Nice, original Thurston for Lightolier counterbalance floor lamp. This example still retains the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Italian Counterweight Floor Lamp
By Arredoluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Perforated black shade with brass base and counter weight ball in the style of Arredoluce, circa 2015.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Stunning Italian Brass Counterweight Floor Lamps Stilnovo Style, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Stunning pair of Italian counterweight floor lamps made of brass and of yellow enameled metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel
H 73.23 in W 7.88 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Counterweight Floor Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern floor lamp in metal with a counterweight sphere on one end. The piece can be
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Nautical Brass Counterweight Floor Lamp, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
One of a kind articulate floor lamp made from brass and granite featuring some very delicate
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Granite, Brass
Italian Stilnovo Style Brass Counterweight Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful floor lamp from Italy in the style of Stilnovo is in excellent
condition and shows
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Floor Lamp by Reggiani
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Paris, FR
Counterweight floor lamp in brass by Goffredo Reggiani.
Original dimmer on the counterweight
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Lumina Floor Lamp Walter Monici Italy Model "Zelig Terra"
By Lumina
Located in Den Haag, NL
Black counterweight floor lamp. Design by Walter Monici for Lumina Italy 1980 model ''Zelig Terra
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Lumina Floor Lamp Walter Monici Italy Model "Zelig Terra"
By Lumina
Located in Den Haag, NL
Black counterweight floor lamp. Design by Walter Monici for Lumina Italy 1980 model ''Zelig Terra
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Zelig Terra Table Lamp by Walter Monici for Lumina, circa 1980s
By Lumina
Located in Delft, NL
Silver counterweight floor lamp. Design by Walter Monici for Lumina Italy 1980 model ”Zelig Terra
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo Style Counterweight Brass Floor Lamps
By Stilnovo
Located in Westport, CT
Large-scale set of floor lamps featuring a perforated, white enameled shade and patinated brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Enamel
1950s Floor Lamp with Balance and Counterweight
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950s floor lamp with balance and counterweight. It is composed of a brass rod with a counterweight
Category
Vintage 1950s Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Counterweight Italian Brass Floor Lamps
Located in Westport, CT
Rare pair of towering six feet tall brass floor lamps manufactured in Italy. Newly polished
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Italian Midcentury Stilnovo Style Floor Lamp with Counterweight
By Stilnovo
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian midcentury style Stilnovo style floor lamp with heavy floor counterweight and perforated
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Angelo Brotto Counterweight Giraffa Floor Lamp for Esperia, 1970s
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Miami, FL
Angelo Brotto giraffa floor lamp. It is aluminum and chrome, modern and elegant architectural
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps
Huge Brass Floor Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Very huge and rare floor lamp in good condition with only minor signs of use and natural patina
Category
Vintage 1970s German Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Adjustable Brass Floor Lamp with Counterweight, Germany 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp. It's completely done in brass
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 59.06 in W 39.38 in D 7.88 in
Swivel Counterweight Wall Lamp by Robert Mathieu
By Robert Mathieu
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Swivel counterweight wall lamp by Robert Mathieu
1958/1959
Black lacquered metal and perspex
Category
Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
1950's Stilux Chrome Floor Lamp with Grey Acrylic Shade on Marble Base
By Stilux
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Italian floor lamp with counterweight, adjustable in many positions.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 68.12 in W 21.66 in D 51.19 in
1950's Stilux brass floor lamp with purple acrylic shade on marble base
By Stilux
Located in Dronten, NL
Large Italian floor lamp with counterweight, adjustable in many positions.
We offer museum quality
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Counterweight Floor Lamp, Mid Century Modern , 1960s , USA
By Stilnovo, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Elegant, bold, solid, well made counterweight floor lamp with an arched horizontal stem landing on
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1960s Huge Reggiani Counterweight Floor Lamp Model 633, Italy
By Reggiani, Goffredo Reggiani
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare massive cantilever / counterweight floor lamp, model 633 from Reggiani.
Well made sturdy
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Midcentury French Diabolo Tripod Counterweight Floor Lamp, 1950s
By Jean Boris Lacroix, Pierre Guariche
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This awesome light grey and brass counterweight floor lamp in the manner of Pierre Guariche or Jean
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Italian Counterweight Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Perforated red enameled shade with heavy brass base and counterweight ball.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Italian Stilnovo Brass Counterweight Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful floor lamp from Italy in the style of Stilnovo is in excellent
condition and shows
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Maurice Flachet, Counterweight Floor Lamp, Guillemard Edition, Belgium, 1950
By Maurice Flachet
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Rare floor lamp with pendulum by Maurice Flachet, edited by Marcel Guillemard, Belgium, 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 68.9 in W 17.92 in D 22.25 in
Kovacs Counterweight Black and Chrome Floor Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Nice adjustable counterweight floor lamp in black and chrome. Square hood shade will tilt, and the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Articulating Counterweight Arm Floor Lamp
By Beyond Gorgeosity
Located in Hanover, MA
floor lamp the design of which was inspired by elements of our favorite Italian lighting from the 1950s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass, Gold
Zelig Terra Table Lamp by Walter Monici for Lumina, 1980s
By A. Monici
Located in Delft, NL
Zelig Terra Table Lamp by Walter Monici for Lumina, 1980s
Black counterweight floor lamp. Design
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950s Gerald Thurston Counterweight Brass and Walnut Floor Lamp, USA
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Elegant, bold floor lamp with a lot of personality and presence.
Solid well made construction
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950s Gerald Thurston Counterweight Brass and Walnut Floor Lamp, USA
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Well made, solid construction brass and walnut floor lamp with height adjustable shade.
Counter
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1980s Italian Halogen Floor Lamp 'Yuki' from Stephano Cevoli
By Stefano Cevoli, Paolo Piva
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Minimalist, modern, tall and elegant counterweight halogen floor lamp designed in 1983 by Paolo
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
T 644 Floor Lamp by Maison Lunel, France, circa 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Paris, FR
T644 orientable floor lamp with counterweight by Maison Lunel
Royal Lumiere Edition 1950.
New
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
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Counterweight Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal counterweight floor lamp for your home. A counterweight floor lamp — often made from metal, brass and enamel — can elevate any home. There are 25 variations of the antique or vintage counterweight floor lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect counterweight floor lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A counterweight floor lamp, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made counterweight floor lamp over the years, but those crafted by Lightolier, Gerald Thurston and Stilnovo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Counterweight Floor Lamp?
Prices for a counterweight floor lamp start at $685 and top out at $9,750 with the average selling for $3,800.
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 Counterweight Floor Lamp
- What are floor lamps?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024A 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. - What is a torchiere floor lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- How tall should floor lamps be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024A 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Floor 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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, 2022On 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify an old floor lamp, first try to locate a maker's marking. Manufacturers typically mark floor lamps on the base, neck or socket. Once you've found a marking, you can use trusted online resources to learn more about the maker and your specific piece. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer examine your lamp. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To 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.
- Are LED floor lamps worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Many people believe that LED floor lamps are worth it. Light-emitting diode, or LED, lamps consume less energy than lamps equipped with halogen or incandescent bulbs, so they may be more environmentally and budget-friendly over time. Plus, LED lamps outlast other types of bulbs, cutting down on the need for frequent replacements. You can also choose from lamps of varying brightness and light color temperatures. However, LED lamps may be more costly and produce less light than some alternatives, making them less ideal for certain tasks, such as reading. Consider where and how you'll use your lamp, your budget and your preferences when selecting a floor lamp to choose the best option for your space. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of LED floor lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023How 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, 2021The best reading floor lamp is a matter of preference. Your lamp should be at eye level with an adjustable head and neck. It should also be a good fit with respect to the shape of the living room, the décor and furniture style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Floor lamps have seen an evolution from the time they were invented, as torches that originated in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique floor lamp, first see if you can locate a marking on the shade, base, switch, socket or another area. Using trusted online resources, you can often identify a maker based on these markings. With an unmarked lamp, check the cord. Antique lighting fixtures will usually have a cotton-wrapped cord or exposed wires rather than a polymer-coated cord. The plug is also likely to have prongs the same size if the lamp is antique. Generally, a floor lamp must be at least 100 years old to be considered an antique. For further assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique floor lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The 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, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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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This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.
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In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.