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Elbow Floor Lamp

Mid Century Floor Lamp Elbow, Targetti Sankey, Italy, 1970s
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - adjustable.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Elbow Arc Floor Lamp by J.J. Hoogervorst for Anvia, 1960s
By Anvia
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
A sculptural elbow arc floor lamp by one of the most respected Dutch lighting Designers of the era
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Articulating Floor Lamp by Stilux Milano
By Stilux
Located in Hanover, MA
Stilux Milano 1950s floor lamp with distinctive leaning pole, long articulating arm with heavy duty
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Italian 1950s Brass Swing Arm Floor Lamp With Marble Base
Located in London, GB
This is a classic Italian floor lamp, with a moving arm. Made from brass with a beautiful white
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Edwardian C. J. Litscher Adjustable All Brass Verdigris Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Adjustable All Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp by C. J. Litscher Electric Co. C. 1920. Small footprint
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Original Koch & Lowy Articulated Polished Brass Floor Lamp Mid-Century Modern
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Miami, FL
This polished brass floor lamp, was made by the esteemed American Company Koch & Lowy, that
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal, Enamel

Pair Koch & Lowy Articulated Polished Brass Floor Lamps Mid-Century Modern 1965
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass Floor lamps were made by the esteemed American Company Koch & Lowy
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1960s Stylized Space Age Gerald Thurston Reading Floor Lamps Mid-Century Modern
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Gerald Thurston stylized matching space age reading floor lamps. These rare Gerald Thurston
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°411 Floor Lamp in Black Arm and Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Lampe Gras N°411 Floor Lamp in Black Arm and Black Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras In
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21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°411 Floor Lamp in Black Arm and Yellow Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Lampe Gras N°411 Floor Lamp in Black Arm and Yellow Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras In
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21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°411 Floor Lamp in Black Arm and Red Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Lampe Gras N°411 Floor Lamp in Black Arm and Red Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras In
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21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°411 Floor Lamp in Black Arm and Chrome Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Lampe Gras N°411 Floor Lamp in Black Arm and Chrome Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras In
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21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°411 Floor Lamp in Black Arm and White Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Lampe Gras N°411 Floor Lamp in Black Arm and White Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras In
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21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°411 Floor Lamp in Black Arm and Blue Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Lampe Gras N°411 Floor Lamp in Black Arm and Blue Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras In
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21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°411 Floor Lamp in Black Arm and Copper Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Lampe Gras N°411 Floor Lamp in Black Arm and Copper Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras In
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21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°411 Floor Lamp in Black Arm and White Copper Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Lampe Gras N°411 Floor Lamp in Black Arm and White Copper Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras
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21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°411 Floor Lamp in Black Arm and Black Copper Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Lampe Gras N°411 Floor Lamp in Black Arm and Black Copper Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions La Lampe Gras N°411 Floor Lamp in Black Arm and Raw Copper Shade
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Lampe Gras N°411 Floor Lamp in Black Arm and Raw Copper Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Tango Table Lamp by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
Tango table lamp by Paul Matter Brushed brass with brushed brass details. Etched glass globes
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2010s Indian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tango Table Lamp by Paul Matter
Tango Table Lamp by Paul Matter
H 30 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair of Tango Table Lamps by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of tango table lamps by Paul Matter Brushed brass with brushed brass details. Etched glass
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2010s Indian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

"Elbow" Table Lamp by E. Bellini for Targetti Sankey, 1970s
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Elbow table lamp designed by E. Bellini and manufactured by Targetti Sankey in the 1970s. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Koch & Lowy Articulated Swing Brass Desk Lamp Mid-Century Modern 1965 Stamped
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Miami, FL
forms of lighting, from table to floor lamps, and chandeliers. It is best known and recognized by
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Vintage 1960s American Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Brass, Metal

Space Age Chandelier Elbow by M. Bellini for Targetti Sankey, Italy, 1970s 1980s
By Mario Bellini, Targetti Sankey
Located in Zagreb, HR
desk lamp, clamp lamp, floor lamp and so on. The Chandelier version is very rare. This design received
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Linear L Shaped Wall or Ceiling Light by Maison Arlus
Located in Hanover, MA
-globe shades. Note we also have the matching floor lamp.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French 1950's Large Scale Wall or Ceiling Light by Lunel
By Arlus
Located in Hanover, MA
, including a floor lamp version, see 1stdibs reference numbers LU88661046194, LU8866769898, LU8866748200 and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

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KINA Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Blown Glass and Bronze by Blueprint Lighting
By George Nelson, Isamu Noguchi, Blueprint Lighting
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Introducing the Kina - a striking display of naturalism and intricate design. With its delicate lines and curves, this fixture emulates the beauty of a sea urchin, evoking a sense of...
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Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchairs in Green Loro Piana Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By Loro Piana, ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of 'Perla' armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy in the early 1950s. Its sensual curves and the elegantly tapered legs give the ...
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Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Petite LUsaucer Brass Fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sharp and elegant 12" ceiling flush mount or wall mount fixture. This fixture is a new take on the traditional concept of indirect lighting that functions to accent a room with rich ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Curved Boucle Sofa
Located in London, GB
Danish cabinetmaker Curved sofa, 1940s. Curved sofa produced in Denmark in the 1940s. The sofa has thick, stained beechwood legs and has been reupholstered in cotton-wool blend...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Curved Boucle Sofa
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Curved Boucle Sofa
H 28.75 in W 74.81 in D 34.65 in
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Faux-Fur, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" three-seater sofa for B&B Italia, faux-fur, foam and metal, Italy, 1972. The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Small Italian Wall Light, Stilnovo Style, Opaline and Brass "Allegra"
By Stilnovo
Located in Lyon, FR
Modern Italian sconces made of brass and opaline. Beautiful sculptural and decorative wall light in the style of Stilnovo. We also have it bigger with diameter 20 cm.
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Linear Bench in Dark Wanut Series 60 by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern, Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing "The Linear Bench" – Where Clean Lines and Modern Design Converge! Draw clean lines with contemporary furniture inspired by the Mid-Century Modern Legend, Edward Wormley...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Bronze

Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK, Floor Lamp with Adjustable Globe, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK, floor lamp with adjustable globe, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Italian Wall Sconces, Murano, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside) in a chrome frame. Period: 1970...
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Late 20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pair of Italian Wall Sconces, Murano, 1970s
Pair of Italian Wall Sconces, Murano, 1970s
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Four Finn Juhl For France & Sons Dining Chairs
By Finn Juhl
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of four mid century modern dining chairs designed by Finn Juhl and made by France and Son. Model 197 with teak frames and upholstered seats and backs.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustard ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Table Lamp
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in Sharon, CT
One of the most iconic lamps from this fine designer/manufacturers famous line of high quality lighting. In chrome.
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Vintage 1970s American Minimalist Table Lamps

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Steel

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Oversize Minerva Sofa by France & Son
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Highland, IN
Finely crafted by France & Søn, this rare, extra large version of the Minerva sofa or daybed has a frame of solid teak with steel fittings and comfortable spring cushions which have ...
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Customizable Tacchini Lina Armchair by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Lina is a re-edition of one of the earliest projects designed by Gianfranco Frattini, one of the great masters of Italian design. Nominated in 1955 for the Compasso d’oro, the armcha...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

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Located in Hudson, NY
. Adjustable height from 36"-59" at elbow. Price is for each lamp.
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Antique Early 1900s Floor Lamps

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By Guilio Ciniglia
Located in London, GB
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Gilt Bronze Figure of a Female, Now Lamped
Located in Woodbury, CT
Gilt edged green marble base. She holds an open book in her left hand while her right elbow rests
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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

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Stilux Adjustable Floor Lamp, Italian 1950s
By Stilux
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Adjustable floor lamp by Stilux, Italy, 1950s. This stunning light has a long brass arm with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Marble, Brass, Enamel

Stilux Adjustable Floor Lamp, Italian 1950s
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H 59.06 in W 39.38 in D 9.85 in
Rare Maison Arlus Floor Lamp, circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Hanover, MA
A rare 1950s floor lamp by Maison Arlus composed of three white glass bun shaped diffusers mounted
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

1960 Pair of Maison Lunel floor lamps
By Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Vintage 1960s French Floor Lamps

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By Koch & Lowy
Located in Miami, FL
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Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps

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Located in Hanover, MA
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Located in New York, NY
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By Herbert Terry, George Carwardine
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By Herbert Terry, George Carwardine
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
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1950 Large Floor Lamp Audoux Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
forming an elbow going up, they are dressed with 4 lampshades of cylindrical form of off-white color. 4
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Stilux Floor Lamp
By Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Italian floor lamp by Stilux. Yellow painted aluminum shade and black painted steel. Brass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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H 60.75 in Dm 9.25 in
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By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
A tall Italian floor lamp with green conical shade. The large circular Carrara base with brass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp Chrome Metal Attributed to Reggiani Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare floor lamp of considerable size by an unknown designer produced in Italy in the 70s. The lamp
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Located in Hudson, NY
Black painted metal floor lamp with a brass elbow in the style of Serge Mouille. Striking and
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H 60 in W 6 in D 12 in
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Portland, OR
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By Gaetano Pesce, Alsy Manufacturing 1
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Elbow Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the elbow floor lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and chrome, every elbow floor lamp was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a elbow floor lamp, we have 11 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer elbow floor lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A elbow floor lamp made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made elbow floor lamp over the years, but those crafted by Targetti Sankey, Paul Matter and Anvia are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Elbow Floor Lamp?

Prices for a elbow floor lamp start at $415 and top out at $6,500 with the average selling for $2,700.

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 Elbow 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
    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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