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Italian 1940s Floor Lamp
Italian 1940s Floor Lamp

Italian 1940s Floor Lamp

Located in Antwerp, BE

Classic 1940s floor lamp with Murano crystal faceted ornaments, gilt wrought iron.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Wrought Iron

Arredoluce Triennale Floor Lamp
Arredoluce Triennale Floor Lamp

Arredoluce Triennale Floor Lamp

Located in North York, ON

This Italian modern floor lamp is colorful and exciting. A Carrocel original, it is in great

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Italian Floor Lamp
Italian Floor Lamp

Italian Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A deco brass Italian floor lamp for your study, bedroom, bath, living room, family room, great room

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Floor Lamps

Art Deco, Modernist Glass and Chrome Floor Lamp Style of Donald Deskey
Art Deco, Modernist Glass and Chrome Floor Lamp Style of Donald Deskey

Art Deco, Modernist Glass and Chrome Floor Lamp Style of Donald Deskey

By Donald Deskey

Located in Buffalo, NY

Art Deco, modernist glass and chrome floor lamp, style of Donald Deskey. Handsome design

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Floor Lamp by C.H. Eckhart, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Floor Lamp by C.H. Eckhart, 1920s

Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Floor Lamp by C.H. Eckhart, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Art Deco Amsterdam School floor lamp. Design by C.H. Eckhart Rotterdam

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Silk, Oak

Pair Of Art Deco Fluted Walnut & Chrome Floor Lamps
Pair Of Art Deco Fluted Walnut & Chrome Floor Lamps

Pair Of Art Deco Fluted Walnut & Chrome Floor Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional pair of Fluted Walnut torchieres with chrome base and light reflector. Rewired for use in the USA. Visit Quotientnyc.com to view our complete collection. This item is loc...

Category

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Italian Wrought Iron Art Deco Two Light Floor Lamp
Italian Wrought Iron Art Deco Two Light Floor Lamp

Italian Wrought Iron Art Deco Two Light Floor Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

The ball topped fluted petal finial atop a support having four barbs, opposing twists, and an open helix, terminating on a tripartite base with three long upwardly curled fluted feet...

Category

20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Ghyczy Inspired Art Deco Wood and Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp
Ghyczy Inspired Art Deco Wood and Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp

Ghyczy Inspired Art Deco Wood and Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp

By Peter Ghyczy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Art Deco wooden torchiere floor lamp with brass details and frosted glass shade. Shades

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco Style Black Bakelite and Chromed Metal Floor Lamps
Pair of Art Deco Style Black Bakelite and Chromed Metal Floor Lamps

Pair of Art Deco Style Black Bakelite and Chromed Metal Floor Lamps

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of Art Deco uplighter floor lamps. Black bakelite stems with chromed metal banding leading

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Amsterdam School Batik Decoration Wooden Floor Lamp by Louis Bogtman
Art Deco Amsterdam School Batik Decoration Wooden Floor Lamp by Louis Bogtman

Art Deco Amsterdam School Batik Decoration Wooden Floor Lamp by Louis Bogtman

By Louis Bogtman

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdam School floor lamp. Design by Louis Bogtman Hilversum

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Silk, Fruitwood

Art Deco Revival Custom Neon and Lucite Floor Lamp, 1980s
Art Deco Revival Custom Neon and Lucite Floor Lamp, 1980s

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

Art déco style floor lamp in Murano glass, made in the 70s
Art déco style floor lamp in Murano glass, made in the 70s

Art déco style floor lamp in Murano glass, made in the 70s

Located in Paris, FR

and in the bowl. This typically Art Deco-style floor lamp was made in the 1970s from Murano glass. The

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Art Deco Black Bakelite and Chromed Metal Uplighter Floor Lamps
Pair of Art Deco Black Bakelite and Chromed Metal Uplighter Floor Lamps

Pair of Art Deco Black Bakelite and Chromed Metal Uplighter Floor Lamps

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of tall, Art Deco uplighter floor lamps. Black bakelite stems with chromed metal banding

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

20th Century French Art Deco Chromed Metal Floor Lamp, 1930s
20th Century French Art Deco Chromed Metal Floor Lamp, 1930s

20th Century French Art Deco Chromed Metal Floor Lamp, 1930s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Beautiful 20th century French Art Deco chromed metal floor lamp. This is a very stylish floor

Category

Vintage 1930s Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Hardrock Maple & Spun Aluminum Torchère Floor Lamp by Russel Wright
Art Deco Hardrock Maple & Spun Aluminum Torchère Floor Lamp by Russel Wright

Art Deco Hardrock Maple & Spun Aluminum Torchère Floor Lamp by Russel Wright

By Russel Wright

Located in San Diego, CA

A very rare Art Deco hardrock maple and spun aluminum torchère floor lamp by Russel Wright, circa

Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

A Tall & Striking French Art Deco Mahogany Torchiere/Floor Lamp
A Tall & Striking French Art Deco Mahogany Torchiere/Floor Lamp

A Tall & Striking French Art Deco Mahogany Torchiere/Floor Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

A tall and striking French art deco mahogany torchiere/floor lamp with bronze mounts and shade; the

Category

Vintage 1930s French Floor Lamps

Art Deco Revival Brass & Robin's Egg Blue Articulated Floor Lamp
Art Deco Revival Brass & Robin's Egg Blue Articulated Floor Lamp

Art Deco Revival Brass & Robin's Egg Blue Articulated Floor Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

Art deco revival pharmacy style floor lamp with robin's egg blue enameled quarter sphere

Category

Late 20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Art Deco Surrealist Salvador Dali Muletas Floor Lamp Wood Textile Shade BD
Art Deco Surrealist Salvador Dali Muletas Floor Lamp Wood Textile Shade BD

Art Deco Surrealist Salvador Dali Muletas Floor Lamp Wood Textile Shade BD

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an original, Muletas floor lamp, made of wood and with the original

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Restored Art Deco Bauhaus Floor Lamp by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s
Restored Art Deco Bauhaus Floor Lamp by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s

Restored Art Deco Bauhaus Floor Lamp by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Żory, PL

This Bauhaus floor lamp was designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured in the Czech Republic in

Category

Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Standing Floor, Tall Lamp, Attributed to Oscar Bach
Art Deco Standing Floor, Tall Lamp, Attributed to Oscar Bach

Art Deco Standing Floor, Tall Lamp, Attributed to Oscar Bach

By Oscar Bruno Bach

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-Century Modern standing floor, table lamp, Oscar Bach Attributed to Oscar Bach, this

Category

Mid-20th Century German Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Wrought Iron Lacquered and Gilt Leafs Floor Lamp France, 1930s
Art Deco Wrought Iron Lacquered and Gilt Leafs Floor Lamp France, 1930s

Art Deco Wrought Iron Lacquered and Gilt Leafs Floor Lamp France, 1930s

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Antwerp, BE

Antique Art Deco standing lamp the shade has a beveled shape with gold accents and fuzzy ribbon

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Vintage Art Deco Chrome Metal Torchiere Floor Lamps
Pair of Vintage Art Deco Chrome Metal Torchiere Floor Lamps

Pair of Vintage Art Deco Chrome Metal Torchiere Floor Lamps

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A pair of vintage torchiere lamps. A beautiful pair of art deco lamps featuring a full chrome

Category

20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco "La Tentation" Floor Lamp by Edgar Brandt and Daum
French Art Deco "La Tentation" Floor Lamp by Edgar Brandt and Daum

French Art Deco "La Tentation" Floor Lamp by Edgar Brandt and Daum

By Daum, Edgar Brandt

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Deco serpent lamp by Edgar Brandt and Daum titled “La Tentation”. The lamp features a

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Oscar Bach Iron, Enamel & Iridescent Glass Floor Lamps Torcheres, Pair
Art Deco Oscar Bach Iron, Enamel & Iridescent Glass Floor Lamps Torcheres, Pair

Art Deco Oscar Bach Iron, Enamel & Iridescent Glass Floor Lamps Torcheres, Pair

By Oscar Bruno Bach

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Pair of Art Deco Oscar Bach iron, enamel and iridescent / Quezal glass floor lamps, torcheres

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Enamel, Iron

French Art Deco Elmwood Floor Lamp Gueridon in the Style of Maison Dominique
French Art Deco Elmwood Floor Lamp Gueridon in the Style of Maison Dominique

French Art Deco Elmwood Floor Lamp Gueridon in the Style of Maison Dominique

By Maison Dominique

Located in Montreal, QC

French Art Deco elmwood floor lamp gueridon in the style of Maison Dominique height is to socket.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Art Deco Floor Uplighters
Pair of Art Deco Floor Uplighters

Pair of Art Deco Floor Uplighters

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of tall, Art Deco uplighter floor lamps. Slender reeded brown bakelite stems with chromed

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Very Large Wicker Floor Lamp
Very Large Wicker Floor Lamp

Very Large Wicker Floor Lamp

Located in Hopewell, NJ

The floor lamp is deco in style, circa 1930, having an oversized, custom-made, fringed shade. Dark

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Refined French Art Deco Bronze Tripod Floor Lamp After Jean Michel Frank 1940s
Refined French Art Deco Bronze Tripod Floor Lamp After Jean Michel Frank 1940s

Refined French Art Deco Bronze Tripod Floor Lamp After Jean Michel Frank 1940s

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Refined French Art Deco bronze tripod floor lamp in the of style Jean Michel Frank era 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Italian "Liberty" Parquetry Floor Lamp
Italian "Liberty" Parquetry Floor Lamp

Italian "Liberty" Parquetry Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A fantastic rare 1920s Italian Art Deco inlaid wood and bronze floor lamp. The lamp is composed of

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Maison Bagues Style Faux Bamboo Metal Floor Lamp Art Deco Mid Century Style
Maison Bagues Style Faux Bamboo Metal Floor Lamp Art Deco Mid Century Style

Maison Bagues Style Faux Bamboo Metal Floor Lamp Art Deco Mid Century Style

By Maison Baguès

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant Faux Bamboo Metal Floor Lamp, in the style of Maison Bagues, probably American, circa 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Floor Lamp by J.J. Zijfers, Amsterdam, 1920s
Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Floor Lamp by J.J. Zijfers, Amsterdam, 1920s

Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Floor Lamp by J.J. Zijfers, Amsterdam, 1920s

By J.J. Zijfers

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Art Deco Amsterdam School floor lamp. Design by J.J. Zijfers, Amsterdam

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Silk, Oak

Floor Lamp in Iron with an Old Patina, in the Art Deco Style
Floor Lamp in Iron with an Old Patina, in the Art Deco Style

Floor Lamp in Iron with an Old Patina, in the Art Deco Style

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This floor lamp is in iron, with a beautiful patina. It is in the Art Deco style, from France. The

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Venini Floor Lamp with Uplight
Venini Floor Lamp with Uplight

Venini Floor Lamp with Uplight

By Venini

Located in Munich, DE

A costelature glass floor lamp produced by Venini/Italy. Wonderful color and in perfect condition.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps

HARD TO FIND FLOOR LAMP
HARD TO FIND FLOOR LAMP

HARD TO FIND FLOOR LAMP

Located in Roma, Lazio

This floor lamp is very elegant , with its black base very special, and then with his triumph of

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Art Deco Walter Von Nessen Style Machine Age Industrial Floor Lamp
Art Deco Walter Von Nessen Style Machine Age Industrial Floor Lamp

Art Deco Walter Von Nessen Style Machine Age Industrial Floor Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Art Deco Walter Von Nessen style machine age industrial floor lamp.

Category

Early 20th Century American Machine Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Gilt Carved Wooden Floor Lamp in the Manner of Sue & Mare
Art Deco Gilt Carved Wooden Floor Lamp in the Manner of Sue & Mare

Art Deco Gilt Carved Wooden Floor Lamp in the Manner of Sue & Mare

By Sue et Mare

Located in Antwerp, BE

French Art Deco hand-carved wooden floor lamp with gold leaf finish and a floral design in the

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

1940s French Brass Floor Lamp
1940s French Brass Floor Lamp

1940s French Brass Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

1940s French solid brass floor lamp, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Grace Floor Lamp, 1920s
Swedish Grace Floor Lamp, 1920s

Swedish Grace Floor Lamp, 1920s

Located in Karlstad, SE

Lovely Swedish Grace floor lamp manufactured in the 1920s. This lamp is made of brushed steel and

Category

20th Century Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Stiffel Floor Lamps
Pair Of Stiffel Floor Lamps

Pair Of Stiffel Floor Lamps

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Chicago, IL

Torchiere Floor Lamps by Stiffel. Ornate Greek Key motif.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Italian Art Deco Style Floor Lamp in Chrome and Solid Glass Tubes
Vintage Italian Art Deco Style Floor Lamp in Chrome and Solid Glass Tubes

Vintage Italian Art Deco Style Floor Lamp in Chrome and Solid Glass Tubes

Located in Vilnius, LT

This vintage Italian floor lamp is designed in Art Deco style. Wooden base, chrome-plated metal and

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Spanish Floor Lamp by Valenti
Spanish Floor Lamp by Valenti

Spanish Floor Lamp by Valenti

By Valenti

Located in Austin, TX

Floor lamp, Spanish, by iconic Barcelona design powerhouse Valenti. It is made of silvered plated

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

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Deco Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic deco floor lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every deco floor lamp was constructed with great care. Find 1936 options for an antique or vintage deco floor lamp now, or shop our selection of 108 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer deco floor lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A deco floor lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made deco floor lamp over the years, but those crafted by Mambo Unlimited Ideas, Atelier Jean Perzel and Walter Von Nessen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Deco Floor Lamp?

Prices for a deco floor lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $8 and can go as high as $290,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.

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 Deco 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 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 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 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 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
    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 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 30, 2024
    Many 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify an Art Deco lamp, first see if you can locate a maker's mark on it. Often, you can determine the maker and learn about the types of lamps it was known for by researching the maker's marks via online resources. If the maker produced lamps in the Art Deco style and your lamp dates to the 1920s or ’30s, it's a good possibility that your lamp is in the Art Deco style. Some makers who were famous for their Art Deco lamps include Lalique, Daum Frères, Tiffany and Charles Schneider. If you can't find a maker's marking, consider the overall design of your lamp. Fixtures dating back to the era typically feature ornate patterning, such as geometric motifs, sunbursts, ziggurats, linework and fountains. Commonly used materials included chrome, glass, Bakelite and bronze. When in doubt, consider having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you with making an identification. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Deco lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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.