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Rewire Custom Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Floor lamp with adjustable linen or silk shade provides direct light. Double socket, one in top and
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vladimir Kagan Custom Floor Lamp with Cloud Shaped table for Kagan-Dreyfus
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Rare custom floor lamp by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfus. I have never seen another example of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Walnut
H 59.5 in W 24.625 in D 22 in
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Custom Floor Lamp, Stone, Made-To-Order Light
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Custom Floor Lamp Design by Studio Chora, Biomorphic Series, current production and made-to-order
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plaster, Paper
H 47 in W 10 in D 16 in
Custom Welded Steel and Mesh Shade Floor Lamp by Automatic, Inc.
Located in Miami, FL
Custom floor lamp fabricated of a tubular steel rod welded to a square base and topped with a metal
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Custom Floor Lamp After Gerald Thurston MCM
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
Custom Lightolier Style
Tripod Floor Reading Lamp
Brass & Linen
In the Manner of Gerald Thurston
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 36 in W 18 in D 18 in
Hans Weiss Floor Lamp with Floating Table
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
Custom floor lamp with floating round table on stem designed by Hans Weiss in 1960 for the master
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Custom Rectangular Steel Floor Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Contemporary studio designed rectangular steel floor lamp. We left the lamp in its raw unpolished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Cut Steel
Custom Made Wooden Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Metal and wooden stand and shade made of veneer.
Completely restored: new surface finish
Rewired: 1x100W, E25-E27 bulb
US plug adapter included.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
Pair of Custom Brass Torcheres Floor Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom torcheres / floor lamps in solid brass with square base and cup light. Can be done
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Custom Gio Plaster Floor Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom Gio plaster floor lamps. These lamps are customizable
- can be made in different
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Custom Vladimir Kagan Floor Lamp, 97.5"H
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Information: The floor lamp has one ballast and a 93" long fluorescent tube. Reference (similar example
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Walnut
Custom Plaster Floor Lamp in the Giacometti Manner
Located in New York, NY
Custom plaster fixture / floor lamp in the Giacometti Manner.
The lamp shade is not included
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Custom Servomuto Flag Floor Lamp with Boucle Shade
By Servomuto
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Flag floor lamp by the modern design firm Servomuto, customized with boucle fabric on the shade
Category
2010s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Stone
Biomorphic Light by Studio Chora, Standing Lamp, White Limestone, Made-to-order
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Custom Floor Lamp Design by Studio Chora, Biomorphic Series, current production and made-to-order
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plaster, Paper
H 47 in W 10 in D 16 in
Custom Pair of French Wrought Iron "Star" Floor Lamps
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and timeless pair of French, contemporary wrought iron standing lamps (1930 style) in
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Custom Handcrafted Plaster Floor Lamp/ Torchère in the Giacometti Manner
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Custom handcrafted plaster floor lamp/ torchère in the Giacometti manner.
Please note this floor
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Custom Brass and Black & White Metal Midcentury Style Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom midcentury style floor lamp in brass and white and black metal with three sockets. Can be
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Revival Custom Neon and Lucite Floor Lamp, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Miami, FL
Custom art deco revival floor lamp with black lacquered base, wood veneer back and a curvy lucite
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Glass, Acrylic, Wood
Custom Made Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Lambskin Lantern Shade
Located in San Diego, CA
Custom made wrought iron floor lamp with a round Lambskin lantern shade, circa 1970s. The wrought
Category
Mid-20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Custom Made Teak Floor Lamp in the Style of Nakashima
By Frank Lloyd Wright, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful custom made teak floor lamp. Asian inspired in the style of nakashima or Frank Lloyd
Category
Vintage 1960s Thai Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Teak
Organic 'Etna' Floor Lamp in Bronze Plaster Finish by Benediko, Custom
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The Etna tree branch floor lamp is individually hammered and hand formed. Each piece has been
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Etna Tree Branch Floor Lamp in Antique Gold by Benediko, Custom
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
Organic forms and natural motifs. The Etna tree branch floor lamp is individually hammered and hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Organic 'Etna' Floor Lamp in Plaster with Linen Lampshade by Benediko, Custom
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The Etna tree branch floor lamp is individually hammered and hand formed. Each piece has been
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Art Deco Style Floor Lamps Custom-Made in Maple Wood
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of custom-made monumental Art Deco style floor lamps from the mid 1970's. They were
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass, Maple
Pair of Hand Wrought Twisted Iron Floor Lamps with Custom Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hand Wrought Iron floor lamps. The pair are spectacular, heavy and come with their own
Category
20th Century European Gothic Revival Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Custom Black & White Metal Mid Century Style Arch Floor Lamp By Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom mid century style floor lamp in white and black metal with arching shade and black marble
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 58.25 in W 25 in D 10 in
Extra Large Ceramic Floor Lamp with New Silk Custom Made Lampshade René Houben
By Kaiser Keramik
Located in Rijssen, NL
Exceptional large ceramic bubble floor lamp, Germany, 1960s. A sculptural high-end piece made of
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 64.97 in Dm 11.42 in
Mid-Century Modernist Floor Lamp in Polished Brass with Custom Lucite Shade
Located in New York, NY
brass. The stem features a stepped skyscraper design, supporting a custom white Lucite shade with
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Custom Pair of Plaster Torchères or Floor Lamps in the Serge Roche Manner
Located in New York, NY
Custom pair of plaster torchères in the Serge Roche manner.
Please note that these are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Adjustable 2 Arm O.C. White Floor Lamp Customized by O.C. White, 1900s
By O.C. White
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An impressively scaled and finely fabricated floor lamp in patinated steel and polished brass
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Custom Made Iron Floor Lamp with Oak Shelf That Functions as as a Side Table
Located in Houston, TX
We make this lamp for our shop. It is made to order and we can adjust the height of the lamp to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Custom Tree Form Lamp by Frances Elkins
By Frances Elkins
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a custom tree from floor lamp by Frances Elkins from the estate of Elkin's daughter
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Gesso, Wood
19th Century French Zinc Floor Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century zinc pricket sticks converted to floor lamps. New custom shades and wiring. The custom
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Floor Lamps
Materials
Zinc
French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stylish Mid-Century Modern floor lamp with custom white linen shade. This modish fixture has a
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Linen, Wood
French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stylish Mid-Century Modern floor lamp with custom white linen shade. This modish fixture has a
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Linen, Wood
White Gesso Floor Lamp with Shade
Located in New York, NY
Artisan custom made floor lamp with tripod base.
Features mottled white gesso over metal frame
Category
2010s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Red Chinoriserie Decorated Table Lamp with Custom Shades
Located in Manhasset, NY
A red chinoriserie decorated table lamp with custom shade. On a tripod base leading to a paint
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
Italian 1970s Large "Candlestick" Style Floor Lamp
Located in Montclair, NY
A chic Italian 1970s chrome floor lamp with custom shade. Made in the style of a turned wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Rare Floor Lamps Golf Club Circa's 1980.
By Golfazur
Located in Brussels, BE
find anything to his liking, he commissioned a custom-made floor lamp from a renowned French workshop
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Aluminum
Unique Brutalist Copper "Teardrop" Floor Lamp, 1980s
Located in Renens, CH
A truly unique piece, this copper brutalist floor lamp was custom-made for a well-known actress
Category
Late 20th Century European Brutalist Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Copper
Pair of Vintage Double Link Iron Floor Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of vintage custom made double link iron floor lamps. These lamps were custom crafted from old
Category
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Gigantic Ceramic Totem Floor Lamp by Alex Reed
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gigantic sculptural work by esteemed artist Alex Reed
Custom drip glaze Totem Floor Lamp with
Category
2010s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Linen
Tall Conical Floor Lamp in Bone Marquetry, Nima
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York City, NY
happens when art and design intertwine.
Illuminate your surroundings with this bone floor lamp. Custom
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bone
Tall Conical Floor Lamp in Horn Marquetry, Nima
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York City, NY
intertwine.
The horn is responsibly sourced.
Illuminate your surroundings with this bone floor lamp. Custom
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bone
Ceramic Lamp with New Silk Custom Made Lampshades René Houben
By Kaiser
Located in Rijssen, NL
handmade ceramic in rich glazed brown or yellow grey tones. With special new custom made warm yellow lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
White Ceramic Floor Lamp by Mobach, Netherlands 1970s
By Mobach
Located in Hannover, DE
well as custom-made products. This floor lamp is a masterpiece in its design. The shine of the glaze is
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Fratelli Fanciullacci Ceramic Table Lamp with New Custom Made Lampshade
By Bitossi
Located in Rijssen, NL
handmade ceramic in red tones. With an exceptional new custom made red silk lampshade by René Houben. With
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Italian 1970s Chrome "Turned Wood" Style Candlestick Floor Lamp
Located in Montclair, NY
A chic Italian 1970s chrome floor lamp with custom shade. Made in the style of a turned wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
French 1950's Unique Gilded Leaf Motif Floor Lamp
Located in Aspen, CO
French 1950's Unique Gilded Leaf Motif Floor Lamp and Custom designed shade
Category
Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Pair of Extra Large Glass Shaped Table Lamp with Custom Made Silk Lamp R Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A unique Minimalist timeless design. Each extra large glass table lamp features a green exceptional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Adam Style Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 40.95 in Dm 17.92 in
Pair of Extra Large Glass Shaped Table Lamp with Custom Made Silk Lamp R Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A unique Minimalist timeless design. Each extra large glass table lamp features a yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Adam Style Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 40.95 in Dm 17.92 in
Pair of Extra Large Glass Shaped Table Lamp with Custom Made Silk Lamp R Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A unique Minimalist timeless design. Each extra large glass table lamp features a green exceptional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Adam Style Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 40.95 in Dm 17.92 in
Ceramic Large Table Lamp with Custom Made Lampshade by René Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
elements in brown tones with beautiful accent colours. With a special custom made lamp shade by René Houben
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Set of Ceramic Lamps with New Silk Custom Made Lampshades René Houben
By Kaiser
Located in Rijssen, NL
handmade ceramic in rich glazed brown or yellow grey tones. With special new custom made warm yellow lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of the 2 Large Glass Shaped Table Lamp with Custom Made Silk Lamp R Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A unique Minimalist timeless design. Each extra large glass table lamp features a yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 XL Glass Shaped Table Lamp with Custom Made Silk Lamp R Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A unique Minimalist timeless design. Each extra large glass table lamp features a green exceptional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Other Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Suzerain Floor Lamp by Christian Liaigre; selected by Ai Weiwei
By Christian Liaigre
Located in New York, NY
Luxurious custom ordered Christian Liaigre floor lamp.
This lamp was sourced from the incredible
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Tony Paul Designed Metal Floor Lamps, 1990's
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely Pair of Tony Paul original design floor lamps were custom re-made in the 90's for an
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ceramic Table Lamp with New Silk Custom Made Lampshade René Houben, 1960s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
glazed dark blue tones. With a new custom made blue silk lamp shade with warm gold inner, shade by René
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Blue Ceramic Table Lamp with New Custom Made Lampshade René Houben, 1960
By Kaiser
Located in Rijssen, NL
ceramic in glazed rich blue tones. With a new custom made matching lamp shade by René Houben.
The lamp is
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
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Custom Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic custom floor lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every custom floor lamp was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a custom floor lamp, we have 84 options in-stock, while there are 17 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect custom floor lamp — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A custom floor lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one custom floor lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but O.C. White, Kaiser Keramik and ABYU produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Custom Floor Lamp?
Prices for a custom floor lamp start at $850 and top out at $46,059 with the average selling for $3,945.
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 Custom 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. - 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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, 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 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.
- 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 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.
NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.