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Post-Modern Sculptural Multi-Directional Floor Lamp / Torchiere by Ron Rezek
By Ron Rezek
Located in San Diego, CA
Post-modern sculptural multi-directional floor lamp by Ron Rezek, circa 1980s. The lamp features an
Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Multi-Directional Chrome Floor Lamp by Casella Lighting
By Casella Lighting
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant multi-Directional floor lamp by Casella Lighting of San Francisco. The main lamp pole moves
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Paul Evans for Directional 'Cityscape' Floor Lamp
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans for Directional, 'Cityscape' floor lamp, model PE-4010 from the PE200 series, chrome
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Paul Evans for Directional 'Cityscape' Floor Lamp
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans for Directional, 'Cityscape' floor lamp from the PE200 series, chrome-plated steel
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Paul Evans for Directional 'Cityscape' Floor Lamps
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans for Directional, 'Cityscape' floor lamps, model PE-4010 from the PE200 series, chrome
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Flos Captain Flint Outdoor 3000K Floor Lamp in Black Lava/Red Burgundy
By Flos, Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
expected requirements for outdoor lighting fixtures. Multi-directional floor lamp for exterior use
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Floor Lamps

Mid-Century Model E-11 Floor Lamp by Paul McCobb for Directional, USA, c. 1950's
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Deland, FL
E-11 floor lamp designed by Paul McCobb for Directional. This architecturally stunning lamp is truly
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Cityscape Floor Lamp by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A floor lamp in Cityscape series designed and made by Paul Evans for Directional, circa 1970s. In a
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Italian modern directional white metal and plastic floor lamp, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern directional white metal and plastic floor lamp, 1980s. Adjustable floor lamp, with
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Multi-Directional Chrome Floor Lamp with "V" Base by Casella Lighting
By Casella Lighting
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant multi-directional chrome floor lamp with classic "V" base by Casella Lighting of San
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Italian Floor Lamp in Directional Brass, Green Velvet and Gold 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian floor lamp in directional brass, green velvet and gold, 1950s. 1 Light Bulb
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Minimalist Swiss Chrome Floor Lamp
Located in Bern, CH
1950/60’s Swiss Minimalist chromed metal Floor Lamp with directional spot for varied lighting
Category

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

Materials

Chrome, Wrought Iron

Mid Century Minimalist Swiss Chrome Floor Lamp
Mid Century Minimalist Swiss Chrome Floor Lamp
H 59.06 in W 11.82 in D 19.69 in
Large Crane Floor Lamp by Curtis Jere, USA 1971
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Miami, FL
Large crane floor lamp by Curtis Jere, USA, 1971 Largest, multi directional (rotates, pivots
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Reggiani Floor Lamp with Adjustable Lights, Italy 1960
By Reggiani
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
designed to provide versatile and directional lighting, this floor lamp is both functional and visually
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Crane Floor Lamp by Curtis Jere, USA 1971, medium sized
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Oxford, GB
into a huge space but practical, multi directional (rotates, pivots, tilts) floor lamp by Curtis Jere
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Black Chrome & Marble Guzzini Style Arc Floor Lamp
By Guzzini
Located in Lake Worth, FL
& Marble Guzzini Style Multi Directional Arc Floor Lamp With an inline foot switch Approximate
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome, Brass

1970s Vintage Chrome "Eyeball" Shade Floor Lamp with 3 Shades
By Robert Sonneman, Koch & Lowy, Lightolier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, chrome stem on round chrome base, with three way switch. Directional lighting. A vintage floor lamp, in
Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Christian Dell 'Kaiser Idell 6556-F' Floor Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Matte Black
By Christian Dell, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
directional lighting, the 6556-F floor lamp provides ambient and task lighting in Dell’s signature style
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Christian Dell 'Kaiser Idell 6556-F' Floor Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Glossy White
By Fritz Hansen, Christian Dell
Located in Glendale, CA
directional lighting, the 6556-F floor lamp provides ambient and task lighting in Dell’s signature style
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Christian Dell 'Kaiser Idell 6556-F' Floor Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Gloss Black
By Christian Dell, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
directional lighting, the 6556-F floor lamp provides ambient and task lighting in Dell’s signature style
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Christian Dell 'Kaiser Idell 6580-F' Floor Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Gloss Black
By Fritz Hansen, Christian Dell
Located in Glendale, CA
and shade for directional lighting, the 6580-F floor lamp provides ambient and task lighting in Dell’s
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Christian Dell 'Kaiser Idell 6580-F' Floor Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Gloss White
By Fritz Hansen, Christian Dell
Located in Glendale, CA
and shade for directional lighting, the 6580-F floor lamp provides ambient and task lighting in Dell’s
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Christian Dell 'Kaiser Idell 6580-F' Floor Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Matte Black
By Fritz Hansen, Christian Dell
Located in Glendale, CA
and shade for directional lighting, the 6580-F floor lamp provides ambient and task lighting in Dell’s
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Extra Large Vintage Curtis Jeré Crane Floor Light
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Miami, FL
Extra Large "Crane" floor lamp by Curtis Jere, USA, 1977. Largest, multi directional (rotates
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

VeniceM Rectus Floor Light in Dark Burnished Brass by Massimo Tonetto
By VeniceM, Massimo Tonetto
Located in Mogliano Veneto, TV
Floor lamp with directional light, dark burnished brass structure and adjustable joint. Location
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage minimalist adjustable Chrome sofa Lamp By Casella Lighting
By Casella Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi-Directional Chrome Floor Lamp by Casella Lighting Crafted entirely out of metal. With
Category

1990s American Minimalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Hollywood Regency French Brass Swing Arm Lamp Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Exceptional Brass Floor lamp. Multi-directional swing arm and decorative finials. This lamp is
Category

20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

A Directional Floor Lamp by Kovacs
By Kovacs
Located in Asheville, NC
An oak and enameled metal floor lamp - adjustable height and direction by threading cord through
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Great "Cityscape" Floor Lamp by Paul Evans for Directional
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A great 1970s "Cityscape" brass and chrome patchwork floor lamp designed by Paul Evans for
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Flexible and Directional Colored Floor Lamp by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Nice, FR
Flexible and Directional colored floor lamp by Stilnovo, in aluminium and brass. Every reflectors
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Italian Mid Century Style Brass Floor Lamp With Directional Black Shades
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Italian mid-century style floor lamp made in Italy, adjustable, with three different shades and 5
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Italian Mid-Century Style Brass Floor Lamp with Directional Multicolor Shades
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Italian mid-century style floor lamp made in Italy, adjustable, with three different shades and 5
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Italian Articulating Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Southampton, NY
Gorgeous multi-directional 1950s style satin brass floor lamp with enameled brass shades on a
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Metal

Globe Floor Lamp by Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK
By Frank Ligtelijn, RAAK
Located in Vancouver, BC
Directional "Globe" floor lamp designed by Frank Ligtelijn and manufactured by RAAK in Amsterdam
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Directional Pair of Table or Floor Lamps by Fedele Papagni
By Fedele Papagni
Located in Nice, FR
Directional pair of table or floor lamps in brass by Fedele Papagni. In shape of mine. Measures
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Italian Mid Century Style Brass Floor Lamp with Directional White Shades
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Italian mid-century style floor lamp with a single directional shade featuring two lights (light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass, Metal, Enamel

Gold Balls Goffredo Reggiani Directional Floor Lamp Brass Italian Design, 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Gold Balls Goffredo Reggiani directional floor lamp brass Italian design, 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Mid Century Chrome Directional Floor Lamp by Reggiani
By Reggiani
Located in Astoria, NY
A mid Century chrome floor lamp with four directional lights and black enamel detailing. The piece
Category

20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Enamel

Polished Brass Multi-Directional Floor Lamp by Casella Lighting
By Casella Lighting
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant floor lamp in a polished brass finish by Casella Lighting, circa 1980s. The lamp is multi
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Polished Brass Multi-Directional Floor Lamp by Casella Lighting Rare
By Casella Lighting, Cedric Hartman
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant floor lamp in a polished brass finish by Casella Lighting, circa 1980s. The lamp is multi
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Bronze Finish Multi-Directional Floor Lamp by Casella Lighting C1230
By Walter Von Nessen, Casella Lighting
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant floor lamp in antique bronze finish by Casella Lighting, circa 1980s. The lamp is multi
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Multi-Directional Floor Lamp Model 1H in Brass and Chrome by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare floor lamp designed and manufactured by Cedric Hartman in brass and chrome with a Lucite
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Rare Robert Sonneman Directional Eyeball Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
A rare 1960's chrome directional floor lamp by American designer, Robert Sonneman. The "eyeball
Category

Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Italian Space Age Directional Colored Steel Floor Lamp, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age Directional colored steel floor lamp, 1980s Steel and painted metal Directional
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Multi-Directional Chrome Floor Lamp by Casella Lighting
By Casella Lighting
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant multi-Directional floor lamp by Casella Lighting of San Francisco. The main lamp pole moves
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

"Globe" Floor Lamp By Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK
By Frank Ligtelijn, RAAK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Directional floor lamp with extendable chromed-steel shaft, adjustable tinted-glass globe, and cast
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Mid-Century Leather and Brass Adjustable Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
An adjustable directional floor lamp. Denmark, c1960s. Leather stem with brass base and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960s Italian Flip Shade Floor Lamp in the manner of Arteluce / Arredoluce
By Arteluce
Located in Oakland, CA
, high quality machining and finish to the lamp and converts from a downward directional floor lamp to an
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Flos Captain Flint Outdoor 2700K Floor Lamp in Black Lava/Red Burgundy
By Michael Anastassiades, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
expected requirements for outdoor lighting fixtures. Multi-directional floor lamp for exterior use
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Floor Lamps

Rare 1954 Paul McCobb E-11 Floor Lamp for Directional
By Directional, Paul McCobb, Excelsior Art Studios
Located in Glendale, CA
Rare 1954 Paul McCobb floor lamp for Directional. This exceptional early floor lamp was designed by
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Postmodern Multi directional Italian Floor Lamp
By Joe Colombo
Located in San Diego, CA
A cool 1980s Postmodern white floor lamp, has 2 spot lamps up to 100 watts, cool spring cord and
Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Polished Brass Multi-Directional Rare Floor Lamp
By Frederick Cooper
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant floor lamp in a polished brass finish, circa 1970s. The lamp is multi-directional (goes up
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Multi-Directional Brass Floor Lamp by Casella Lighting
By Casella Lighting
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant multi-directional brass floor lamp by Casella Lighting of San Francisco, circa 1960s. The
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Polished Brass Multi-Directional Pharmacy Floor Lamp Attributed Frederick Cooper
By Frederick Cooper
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice polished brass multi-directional pharmacy floor lamp we belive its by Frederick Cooper
Category

Late 20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Polished Brass Multi-Directional Pharmacy Floor Lamp by Frederick Cooper
By Frederick Cooper
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice polished brass multi-directional pharmacy floor lamp by Frederick Cooper, circa 1970s
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s German Cosack Leuchten Adjustable Directional Chromed Metal Floor Lamp
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in London, GB
A directional, adjustable, chromed metal, three-shade floor lamp manufactured by Cosack Leuchten in
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1970s French Chrome Adjustable and Directional Three Shade Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A 1960s polished and brushed chrome three shade adjustable floor lamp. Each of the three individual
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Directional Three Light Floor Lamp by Koch and Lowy
Located in Astoria, NY
Vintage brass floor lamp by Koch and Lowy with three pivoting lights.
Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Directional Three Light Floor Lamp by Koch and Lowy
Located in Astoria, NY
Vintage chrome floor lamp by Koch and Lowy with three pivoting lights. Reduced: $2,200
Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian space age chromed steel floor lamp with three directional arms, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age chromed steel floor lamp with three directional arms, 1970s. Floor lamp with
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

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Directional Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the directional floor lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, brass and chrome, every directional floor lamp was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the directional floor lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right directional floor lamp, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made directional floor lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Casella Lighting, Paul Evans and Directional are consistently popular.

How Much is a Directional Floor Lamp?

The average selling price for a directional floor lamp at 1stDibs is $1,825, while they’re typically $475 on the low end and $9,500 for the highest priced.

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 Directional 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 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
    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 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
    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 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.
  • 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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