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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

Rewire Custom Floor Lamp
Rewire Custom Floor Lamp
H 57 in Dm 6.25 in
Early Vladimir Kagan Custom Floor Lamp Table for Kagan-Dreyfus, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Coronado, CA
A wonderful, one-of-a-kind, custom floor lamp table by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss circa
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Reed, Glass, Birch

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

Brass and Glass Floor Lamp by Roberto Giulio Rida
By Roberto Giulio Rida
Located in New York, NY
Colored & textured glass, brass, paper. Custom floor lamp with 2 x E26 sockets & vintage blue glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

Pair of Custom Brushed Nickel Floor Lamps by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of adjustable height floor lamps in custom brushed nickel finish by Laurel. Rewired with new
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

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

Laurel Brushed NIckel Floor Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Custom brushed nickel finished adjustable height floor lamp. Lamps have been professionally rewired
Category

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

Materials

Nickel

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

Custom Made Wooden Floor Lamp, 1960s
Custom Made Wooden Floor Lamp, 1960s
H 52 in W 171 in D 110 in
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

Majestic Mid century Modern Floor Lamp
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Weesp, NL
"Atomic" floor lamp manufactured in the 1950s, by the Majestic Lamp Co. of NYC. The lamp has a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Majestic Mid century Modern Floor Lamp
Majestic Mid century Modern Floor Lamp
H 70.48 in W 11.03 in D 16.15 in
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

Magnificent Pair of Chinoiserie Floor Lamps with Custom Shades
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant pair of elongated chinoiserie decorated floor lamps having magnificent gold and reddish
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chinoiserie Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Super sleek and stylish pair of vintage floor lamps by MAE Sweden *Free Delivery
By MAE Lamp
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Stunning pair of vintage floor lamps by the renowned MAE lighting company of Sweden. This pair are
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Three-Arm O.C. White Floor Lamp Customized
By O.C. White
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A 3-arm Industrial style floor lamp manufactured by O.C. White featuring impressively scaled and
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Floor Lamp with Travertine Stone by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Floor Lamp designed and manufactured by Laurel Lamp Co. in the United States circa 1960’s
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Chrome

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

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

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 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

Art Deco Floor Lamps Ruhlmann Style Chrome Tops Custom Made
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco floor lamps, crafted in the style of Ruhlmann, are designed to make a statement in any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

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

Articulating Floor Lamp by O.C. White Customized by WYETH
By O.C. White
Located in Sagaponack, NY
O.C. White designed adjustable floor lamp in patinated steel and polished brass flat shades. Two
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Modernist Walnut Tripod Base Floor Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in New York, NY
This monumental and beautifully formed Mid-Century Modernist Walnut Floor Lamp W/ Tripod Base and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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

Adjustable Two-Arm O.C. White Floor Lamp Customized by Wyeth
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

Mid-Century Modernist Caprani Curved Wood Floor Lamp with Custom Burlap Shade
Located in New York, NY
This highly sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist Caprani Curved Wood Floor Lamp W/Burlap Shade
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Burlap, Wood

Etna Tree Branch Floor Lamp in Forest Brown Finish 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

Estudio Persona, "Bow Floor Lamp", Floor Lamp
By Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Floor lamp in steel and hand blown glass. Dimension 4.5” W x 39” L x 73” H Materials
Category

2010s North American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Vintage Alf Svensson Floor Lamp in Birch with Customized Shade, Sweden, 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Alf Svensson Sweden, 1950s Floor lamp in birch with customised shade by The Apartment. H 142 x Ø
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Birch

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 Linen Lamp Shades
Located in Fall River, MA
These custom linen shades are exclusive to virga because I designed them. Each is 12” by 12
Category

2010s Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Custom Linen Lamp Shades
Custom Linen Lamp Shades
H 12 in Dm 12 in
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

Large Ceramic Floor-Table Lamp with New Silk Custom Made Lampshade René Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful ceramic bubble table or floor lamp, Germany, 1960s. A sculptural piece made of handmade
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

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

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

Gotham Floor Lamp
By Wüd Furniture Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sleek Gotham floor lamp is a striking addition to any space. It features a walnut and blackened
Category

2010s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Gotham Floor Lamp
Gotham Floor Lamp
H 69 in W 22 in D 22 in
Kigelia Floor Lamp
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
A striking design of contemporary allure, this floor lamp is distinguished by a sculptural wooden
Category

2010s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Kigelia Floor Lamp
H 72.05 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
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 customizable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Plaster

FARO Floor Lamp
By Thomas Cooper Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
collection are individually hand-crafted by the skilled artisans in our studio. Custom versions tailored to a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

FARO Floor Lamp
FARO Floor Lamp
H 63 in W 5 in D 5 in
MEZZO Floor Lamp
By Thomas Cooper Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
architectural column as a or torchiere. Custom Sizes Available. Models in the collection are individually hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

MEZZO Floor Lamp
MEZZO Floor Lamp
H 54 in Dm 5 in
Candle Floor Lamp
Located in Fremont Center, NY
-steel body was produced in upstate New York by fabricators that typically create custom bicycle frames
Category

2010s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Candle Floor Lamp
Candle Floor Lamp
H 53.25 in Dm 16 in
Pagoda Floor Lamp, 1970s
By Tronconi
Located in Budapest, HU
This striking 1970s floor lamp showcases a sleek design crafted from durable black painted steel
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pagoda Floor Lamp, 1970s
Pagoda Floor Lamp, 1970s
H 67.72 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Silica III Floor Lamp
By Dualismo Studio
Located in Hialeah, US
Part of the Silica Lighting Collection, the Silica III floor lamp has 3 translucent screens on each
Category

2010s American Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Silica III Floor Lamp
Silica III Floor Lamp
H 67 in W 21 in D 21 in
Silica II Floor Lamp
By Dualismo Studio
Located in Hialeah, US
Part of the Silica Lighting Collection, the Silica II floor lamp has 2 translucent screens on each
Category

2010s American Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Silica II Floor Lamp
Silica II Floor Lamp
H 67 in W 21 in D 21 in
Silica I Floor Lamp
By Dualismo Studio
Located in Hialeah, US
Part of the Silica Lighting Collection, the Silica I floor lamp has 1 translucent screen on each of
Category

2010s American Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Silica I Floor Lamp
Silica I Floor Lamp
H 67 in W 21 in D 21 in
Lake Doiran Floor Lamp
Located in linden, NJ
The Lake Doiran Floor Lamp is a unique and innovative design by Albi Serfaty. This lamp features
Category

2010s Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Lake Doiran Floor Lamp
Lake Doiran Floor Lamp
H 78.7 in Dm 35.4 in
Lake Victoria Floor Lamp
Located in linden, NJ
Victoria Floor Lamp offers a wide range of customization options to fit any interior design scheme. The
Category

2010s Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Lake Victoria Floor Lamp
Lake Victoria Floor Lamp
H 83.47 in Dm 35.44 in
Honey Venetian Floor Lamp
By Il Paralume Marina
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian glass chandelier, this floor lamp blends traditional Venetian glass techniques with a modern
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Honey Venetian Floor Lamp
Honey Venetian Floor Lamp
H 66.93 in Dm 23.63 in
Easy Floor Lamp - Turquoise
By Servomuto
Located in Milan, IT
The Easy Floor Lamp is all about simple classic geometry, masterfully revisited through various
Category

2010s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Easy Floor Lamp - Turquoise
Easy Floor Lamp - Turquoise
H 66.93 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Easy Floor Lamp, Yellow
By Servomuto
Located in Milan, IT
The Easy Floor Lamp is all about simple classic geometry, masterfully revisited through various
Category

2010s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Easy Floor Lamp, Yellow
Easy Floor Lamp, Yellow
H 66.93 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Gea Sofa Floor Lamp
Located in Firenze, FI
The Gea sofa floor lamp designed by Michelangelo Moroni, one of the founders of Il Bronzetto and
Category

2010s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gea Sofa Floor Lamp
Gea Sofa Floor Lamp
H 43.31 in W 9.85 in D 5.52 in
Easy Floor Lamp - Tan
Located in Milan, IT
The Easy Floor Lamp is all about simple classic geometry, masterfully revisited through various
Category

2010s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Easy Floor Lamp - Tan
Easy Floor Lamp - Tan
H 66.93 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Stilnovo Style Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Brass column floor lamp on tripod base in the style of Stilnovo the mid-century masters of modern
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

Vintage Murano Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly rewired. New acrylic base. Custom made parchment shade. No cracks or chips. Base is 12
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    A floor lamp is a tall standing lamp used to illuminate a space. A floor lamp should typically be between 58 and 64 inches tall. The bottom of the fixture's shade should be slightly below or approximately at the eye level of a person sitting nearby. This will help your guests avoid the lamp's glare.

    In addition to illuminating large spaces, floor lamps can light specific seating areas and serve as task lighting (use a taller floor lamp if you wish to keep a fair amount of distance between the fixture and your seating). Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space.

    Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    A floor lamp should typically be between 58 and 64 inches tall. The bottom of the fixture's shade should be slightly below or approximately at the eye level of a person sitting nearby. This will help your guests avoid the lamp's glare.

    In addition to illuminating large spaces, floor lamps can light specific seating areas and serve as task lighting (use a taller floor lamp if you wish to keep a fair amount of distance between the fixture and your seating). Integrated into a room's overall design, a floor lamp can create an intimate atmosphere and introduce a stylish, sculptural element.

    Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A torchiere floor lamp is a lamp known for its upright, torch-like frame. The name is derived from the French word for “torch.” The light of this fixture points upward, providing indirect light.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Floor lamps have 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    How tall an arc lamp should be depends on the height of your furniture. The lamp needs to be able to reach over the piece and allow enough clearance for you to sit comfortably. Generally, arc lamps are 60 to 82 inches tall. Find a range of arc lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The main parts of a floor lamp are called the body, neck, socket harp and shade. A lamp body is the decorative portion of the lamp made from wood, metal, porcelain or another material, and the neck travels from the body to the socket where you install a bulb. On floor lamps with shades, the shade is the covering over the bulb, while the harp is the frame that holds the shade in place. Shop a collection of floor lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best reading floor lamp is a matter of preference. Your lamp should be at eye level with an adjustable head and neck. It should also be a good fit with respect to the shape of the living room, the décor and furniture style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Floor lamps have seen an evolution from the time they were invented, as torches that originated in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A good bright floor lamp depends on various factors such as other light sources in the room, the number of lumens required, and so on. When it comes to floor lamps, a good rule of thumb is that a sitting room or bedroom needs 10 to 20 lumens per square foot, while a bathroom or kitchen requires 70 to 80 lumens per square foot. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    On a floor lamp, a rotary switch is a part used to turn the light on and off. Specifically, it has a threaded stem with a knob at the end. To use it, you twist the knob. Find a collection of antique and vintage floor lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To choose an arc floor lamp, consider the layout of the room and the space available to ensure that the fixture you select can reach over your furniture and fit in the area. Also, think about the quality of light that you prefer. Lamps with fabric and frosted glass shades will usually provide softer illumination than ones with exposed bulbs. Find a selection of arc floor lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To 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 22, 2021
    The type of floor lamp that gives off the most light is those lamps with white bell shades and LED light bulbs. Bell shades shed light between the top and bottom of the shade and tend to illuminate an entire room.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the arc of the Flos Arco floor lamp is designed to allow you to adjust it with ease. Designed in 1962, this iconic style features telescoping detail built into the gracefully arched arm, making it simple to increase or decrease the height. Browse a collection of Flos Arco floor lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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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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.

This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques

The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.