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Spectacular Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Floor Lamp, 19th Century
Spectacular Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Floor Lamp, 19th Century

Spectacular Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Floor Lamp, 19th Century

By François Linke

Located in New York, NY

AN INCREDIBLE & LARGE ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XVI GILT BRONZE & PATINA BRONZE FIGURAL FLOOR LAMP OF

Category

French Louis XIV Floor Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Art Deco Figural Chrome Steel Floor Lamp by Viktor Schreckengost
Art Deco Figural Chrome Steel Floor Lamp by Viktor Schreckengost

Art Deco Figural Chrome Steel Floor Lamp by Viktor Schreckengost

By Viktor Schreckengost

Located in Denver, CO

Exquisite Art Deco floor chrome steel floor lamp depicting a cubist male and female intertwined. It

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Iconic English Art Deco Bunting Figural Yacht Floor Lamp Conversion.
Iconic English Art Deco Bunting Figural Yacht Floor Lamp Conversion.

Iconic English Art Deco Bunting Figural Yacht Floor Lamp Conversion.

By Bunting McConnell Co. Ltd

Located in Port Hope, ON

protective guard would hardly be deemed protective nowadays. Today however, once converted into a floor lamp

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

19th Century Figural Egret Oil Lamp
19th Century Figural Egret Oil Lamp

19th Century Figural Egret Oil Lamp

Located in Long Island, NY

An exotic Victorian floor lamp in the Aesthetic Movement style. The lamp was originally made to

Category

Antique 1870s American Aesthetic Movement Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

PH Seven Floor Lamp, Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
PH Seven Floor Lamp, Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

PH Seven Floor Lamp, Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Sittard, NL

Poul Henningsen. Floor lamp. Figure 7, brown-lacquered stem and foot, bakelite stamped Patented

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Floor Lamp with Chrome Shade
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Floor Lamp with Chrome Shade

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Floor Lamp with Chrome Shade

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Tall figural Lucite floor lamp with polish chrome shade.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Japanese Guardian Figure - Momoyama School
Japanese Guardian Figure - Momoyama School

Japanese Guardian Figure - Momoyama School

Located in San Francisco, CA

Polychrome wooden guardian figure in protective stance mounted on a wooden base with a later lamp

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood, Paint

PAIR OF ITALIAN  FIGURAL TORCHERES
PAIR OF ITALIAN  FIGURAL TORCHERES

PAIR OF ITALIAN FIGURAL TORCHERES

Unavailable|$3,800 / set

PAIR OF ITALIAN FIGURAL TORCHERES

Located in Middleburg, VA

WONDERFUL PAIR OF ITALIAN FIGURAL TORCHERE LAMPS - GREEK REVIVAL STYLE - WITH A 4 ARM CANDELABRA

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Modern Abstract White Porcelain Figure from Hungary, 1960s
Modern Abstract White Porcelain Figure from Hungary, 1960s

Modern Abstract White Porcelain Figure from Hungary, 1960s

Located in Budapest, HU

White porcelain figure from Hollóháza, Hungary the 1960s. A very rare experimental piece with a

Category

Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Carved Wood Figural Tall Table or Floor Lamp, German, circa 1920
Carved Wood Figural Tall Table or Floor Lamp, German, circa 1920

Carved Wood Figural Tall Table or Floor Lamp, German, circa 1920

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Carved-wood table lamp with three-bulb socket, in the shape of woman with custom, coral-color

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Wood

Post Modern Line Art Human Figural Floor Lamp, 1970
Post Modern Line Art Human Figural Floor Lamp, 1970

Post Modern Line Art Human Figural Floor Lamp, 1970

Located in Chicago, IL

Postmodern Line art Human Figural floor lamp, 1970. Restored.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique French Art Deco Bronze Nude Figural Floor Lamp
Antique French Art Deco Bronze Nude Figural Floor Lamp

Antique French Art Deco Bronze Nude Figural Floor Lamp

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique French Art Deco bronze nude figural floor lamp.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Modern Giacometti Style Figural Floor Lamps in Gilt Bronze
Modern Giacometti Style Figural Floor Lamps in Gilt Bronze

Modern Giacometti Style Figural Floor Lamps in Gilt Bronze

By Alberto Giacometti

Located in Astoria, NY

Modern pair of Giacometti style figural floor lamps in gilt bronze depicting elongated figures of a

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Figural Floor Lamps after Giacometti
Pair of Figural Floor Lamps after Giacometti

Pair of Figural Floor Lamps after Giacometti

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sculptured pair of figural, sleek floor lamps in the manner of Giacometti in heavy gilt brass or

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hans Kögl Gilt Floral Figural Floor Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
Hans Kögl Gilt Floral Figural Floor Lamp, Mid-Century Modern

Hans Kögl Gilt Floral Figural Floor Lamp, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Fabulous, stylish and crazy cream palm floor light, straight out of the 1970’s, designed by Hans

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large 17th Century Italian Torchiere Polychrome Figure Floor Lamps
Pair of Large 17th Century Italian Torchiere Polychrome Figure Floor Lamps

Pair of Large 17th Century Italian Torchiere Polychrome Figure Floor Lamps

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Superb large pair of floor standing 17th Century Venetian torchiere figures. Solid hand carved

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Floor Lamps

Materials

Gesso, Giltwood, Paint

Postmodern 'Grace Jones' Floor Lamp
Postmodern 'Grace Jones' Floor Lamp

Postmodern 'Grace Jones' Floor Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

Postmodern 'Grace Jones' figural floor lamp in resin, 1980s, based on the famed 1985 photograph of

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Resin

Italian Gilded Wood Venetian Figural Torchère Candelabra Floor Lamp
Italian Gilded Wood Venetian Figural Torchère Candelabra Floor Lamp

Italian Gilded Wood Venetian Figural Torchère Candelabra Floor Lamp

Located in Antwerp, BE

upon a carved polychrome painted pedestal. The figural floor lamp is in very good visual and excellent

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

John Risley Sculptural Figure Floor Lamp Circa 1960s Mannequin Sculpture
John Risley Sculptural Figure Floor Lamp Circa 1960s Mannequin Sculpture

John Risley Sculptural Figure Floor Lamp Circa 1960s Mannequin Sculpture

By John Risley

Located in West Hartford, CT

Sixties sculptural mannequin lady figure lamp by John Risley. Enameled wrought iron is in great

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Large Victorian Cast Metal Converted Gas Neoclassical Sculptural Floor Lamp
Large Victorian Cast Metal Converted Gas Neoclassical Sculptural Floor Lamp

Large Victorian Cast Metal Converted Gas Neoclassical Sculptural Floor Lamp

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This very sizable and quite substantial figural floor lamp is unsigned but presumed to have been

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Goldscheider Figure Art Nouveau Maiden Lamp
Goldscheider Figure Art Nouveau Maiden Lamp

Goldscheider Figure Art Nouveau Maiden Lamp

Located in Cheshire, GB

Friedrich Goldscheider, large Art Nouveau figural floor lamp. Modelled as a maiden holding an

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Classic Mid Century Modern Moss Spinner Floor Lamp, , Hedi Schoop Figure
Classic Mid Century Modern Moss Spinner Floor Lamp, , Hedi Schoop Figure

Classic Mid Century Modern Moss Spinner Floor Lamp, , Hedi Schoop Figure

By Moss Lamp Co. 1

Located in Buffalo, NY

elusive versions,, Moss Lucite Floor lamp,,Retains original "praying women" figurine made by Hedi Schoop

Category

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

Materials

Lucite

French Art Deco Style Life-Size Bronze Lamp Statue with Torchiere
French Art Deco Style Life-Size Bronze Lamp Statue with Torchiere

French Art Deco Style Life-Size Bronze Lamp Statue with Torchiere

Located in Miami, FL

, bronze figural floor lamps were very popular, use them today as decorative statues which are also

Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Figure Seven Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen
Figure Seven Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen

Figure Seven Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen

By Poul Henningsen

Located in San Francisco, CA

A figure seven standard floor lamp by Poul Henningsen. Original PH 3/2 shade of matte amber colored

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Classic Floor Lamp with Chinese Figure by William Haines
Classic Floor Lamp with Chinese Figure by William Haines

Classic Floor Lamp with Chinese Figure by William Haines

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Classic Armature lamp consisting of a column of Walnut and featuring a Chinese horse and rider

Category

Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brass and Painted Floor Lamp with Hoof Feet and Figural Cherubs
Brass and Painted Floor Lamp with Hoof Feet and Figural Cherubs

Brass and Painted Floor Lamp with Hoof Feet and Figural Cherubs

Located in Toledo, OH

Brass and painted floor lamp with hoof footed base and figural cherubs. Three sockets, circa 1910

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Aesthetic Movement Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Carved Figural Lamps
Carved Figural Lamps

Carved Figural Lamps

Sold|$4,000 / set

Carved Figural Lamps

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Pair of large carved figural table/floor lamps, late 19th century. These lamps could be used as

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Vintage Relco Italian Halogen Tortiere Floor Lamp with Figural Brass Serpants
Vintage Relco Italian Halogen Tortiere Floor Lamp with Figural Brass Serpants

Vintage Relco Italian Halogen Tortiere Floor Lamp with Figural Brass Serpants

By Relco Milano

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This vintage tortiere floor lamp was made by Relco Milano of Italy in approximately 1990 and

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Brass Nude Figural Art Deco Reading Floor Lamp by Frankart
Rare Brass Nude Figural Art Deco Reading Floor Lamp by Frankart

Rare Brass Nude Figural Art Deco Reading Floor Lamp by Frankart

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare1930s Frankart reading floor lamp with a base featuring three nude nymphs. The reading lamp

Category

Vintage 1920s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Life-Like Figural Woman Torchere Floor Lamp, Gold and Silver Leaf by ARP
Life-Like Figural Woman Torchere Floor Lamp, Gold and Silver Leaf by ARP

Life-Like Figural Woman Torchere Floor Lamp, Gold and Silver Leaf by ARP

By ARP (Research Plastic Studio)

Located in Buffalo, NY

Life-like figural woman torchere floor lamp, gold and silver leaf by ARP. Stunning depiction of

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Floor Standing Metal Lamp Depicting a Ships Bust Figure Head Lion Hair Paw Feet
Floor Standing Metal Lamp Depicting a Ships Bust Figure Head Lion Hair Paw Feet

Floor Standing Metal Lamp Depicting a Ships Bust Figure Head Lion Hair Paw Feet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely floor standing hand painted metal lamp depicting a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Marble Floor Lamp of a Chinese Fisherman
Marble Floor Lamp of a Chinese Fisherman

Marble Floor Lamp of a Chinese Fisherman

Located in Kent, Dover

into a floor lamp. The figure is 19th century.

Category

Antique Early 1800s Chinese Floor Lamps

Two Figure-of-eight Standard Lamps By Comte
Two Figure-of-eight Standard Lamps By Comte

Two Figure-of-eight Standard Lamps By Comte

Located in London, GB

Two 1930s Figure-of-Eight Standard Lamps by Comte, one black, the other green, of tubular metal and

Category

Vintage 1930s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Oscar Bach School Figural Bronzed Torchiere Lamps
Antique Arts & Crafts Oscar Bach School Figural Bronzed Torchiere Lamps

Antique Arts & Crafts Oscar Bach School Figural Bronzed Torchiere Lamps

By Oscar Bruno Bach

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique pair of Oscar Bach School torchiere floor lamps offer bronzed metal construction with

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Carved Giltwood Chinoiserie Figure Lamps C. 1930's
Pair of Carved Giltwood Chinoiserie Figure Lamps C. 1930's

Pair of Carved Giltwood Chinoiserie Figure Lamps C. 1930's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Carved gilt wood & silver lamps with chinoiserie design. The lamp stands on four lion feet

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Gold

Figural Carving Torchiere
Figural Carving Torchiere

Figural Carving Torchiere

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Unusual torchiere, a figural carving with natural and distressed painted wood finish; male in

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Antique Venetian Carved Wood Figural Torchere 19th Century
Antique Venetian Carved Wood Figural Torchere 19th Century

Antique Venetian Carved Wood Figural Torchere 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Venetian carved wood, gilt and polychrome decorated  figural torchere

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble

Large Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Torcheres
Large Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Torcheres

Large Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Torcheres

Located in New York, NY

Large pair of gilt and patinated bronze figural torcheres. French, circa 1940s Stock number: LL36.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Magnificent Pair of 19th Century Bronze Figural Torchères by Henry Dasson
Magnificent Pair of 19th Century Bronze Figural Torchères by Henry Dasson

Magnificent Pair of 19th Century Bronze Figural Torchères by Henry Dasson

By Henry Dasson

Located in London, GB

transferred to the Louvre. Dimensions: H (figure): 51 in / 130 cm H (overall): 99 in / 251 cm Henry

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Italian Blackamoore Floor Candelabra
Italian Blackamoore Floor Candelabra

Italian Blackamoore Floor Candelabra

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A striking vintage Italian hand-carved figural Blackamoore floor lamp with beautiful painted and

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Rare Frankart Figural Floor Lamp
Rare Frankart Figural Floor Lamp

Rare Frankart Figural Floor Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Super rare 1930s Frankart floor lamp with a base featuring three nude nymphs. Made of cast iron

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

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Figural Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal figural floor lamp for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and wood, every figural floor lamp was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect figural floor lamp — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A figural floor lamp made by Hollywood Regency designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Ferdinand Barbedienne, Paul Dubois and G Bessi each produced at least one beautiful figural floor lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Figural Floor Lamp?

The average selling price for a figural floor lamp at 1stDibs is $4,000, while they’re typically $510 on the low end and $368,943 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 Figural 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 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 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.