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Paranoid Reading Light Designed by Swann Bourotte for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset
Located in Athens, Attiki
“Paranoid 2” flexible, directional reading light designed by Swann Bourotte for Ligne Roset.
Black
Category
Early 2000s French Futurist Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
20th Century Gold Italian Brass Adjustable Reading Wall Lamp, Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold-black, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian reading wall lamp, light made of handcrafted
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
Meander Leather and Brass Flexible Single Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Add color and flexibility to any room with the Meander One Arm Reading Light, an adjustable wall
Category
2010s North American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Von Nessen Chrome Extendable Reading Lamp Mid Century Modern
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Illuminate your favorite reading corner with the Von Nessen Chrome Extendable Reading Lamp, a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
20th Century Swedish Vintage Teak Wood Reading Floor Lamp by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
white shade attached to a flexible, adjustable arm, featuring a one light socket. The light is standing
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Teak
20th Century Swedish Pair of Polished Brass Reading Table Lamps by EWÅ, Värnamo
By EWÅ, Ewå Värnamo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Scandinavian desk lights are ideally for reading, composed with a new white shade, featuring a one light socket
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
No Reserve
H 21.5 in Dm 13 in
Armilla brass pendant light by SCATTER.D STUDIO
By Scattered Disc Objects
Located in Piacenza, IT
light is soft and warm, for reading a book or having dinner with someone. The barrels are made of brass
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Armilla 04-brass wall light by SCATTER.D STUDIO
By Scattered Disc Objects
Located in Piacenza, IT
light is soft and warm, for reading a book or having dinner with someone. The barrels are made of brass
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Armilla 02 brass floor light by SCATTER.D STUDIO
By Scattered Disc Objects
Located in Piacenza, IT
light is soft and warm, for reading a book or having dinner with someone. The barrels are made of brass
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Armilla 05 brass table light by SCATTER.D STUDIO
By Scattered Disc Objects
Located in Piacenza, IT
light is soft and warm, for reading a book or having dinner with someone. The barrels are made of brass
Category
2010s Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Oki Sato NJP White Large Wall Light for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Nendo, Oki Sato
Located in Glendale, CA
decorative and functional lighting solution for work and reading. The light’s flexible head and arms provide
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Aluminum
Oki Sato NJP Gray Large Wall Light for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Nendo, Oki Sato
Located in Glendale, CA
and functional lighting solution for work and reading. The light’s flexible head and arms provide
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Aluminum
Oki Sato NJP Black Large Wall Light for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Nendo, Oki Sato
Located in Glendale, CA
decorative and functional lighting solution for work and reading. The light’s flexible head and arms provide
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Aluminum
20th Century Swedish Staken - Vintage Walnut Floor Lamp, Light by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
white shade attached to a flexible, adjustable arm, featuring a one light socket. The light is standing
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Light Gray Painted Side Table with Carved Trestle Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish side table from the 19th century with light gray painted finish and carved trestle base
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Side Tables
Materials
Wood
H 30.25 in W 27.75 in D 19.5 in
20th Century Swedish Svenskt Tenn Brass Lamp, Scandinavian Light by Josef Frank
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
its original switch, featuring a one light socket. The reading lamp is supported by three curved arm
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 45.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
20th Century Swedish Svenskt Tenn Vintage Brass Floor Lamp, Light by Josef Frank
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Svenskt Tenn in good condition. The shade of Scandinavian light is adjustable, flexible halted by a short
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 45.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Workstead Hardwired Wall Lamp in Brass with Adjustable Spun Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer or even a task light. Complemented by a
Category
2010s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Meander Leather Wrapped Flex Arm Floor Lamp
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
floor lamp. Shine a light on your favorite reading material or pose as you wish to add flair to any room
Category
2010s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Workstead Hardwired Wall Lamp in Black with Adjustable Painted Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer, or even a task light. Complemented by
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron, Steel
Louis Poulsen NJP Floor Lamp by Nendo, Oki Sato
By Louis Poulsen, Nendo, Oki Sato
Located in New York, NY
often lacking in standard floor lights. It is well-suited for use as a reading light beside an armchair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Gira Table Lamp by J.M. Massana for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
been reconfigured based on the traditional flexible reading lamp, to allow flexibility of movement. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair Poltrona Frau Chocolate Brown Leather Clip Lamps
By Poltrona Frau
Located in London, GB
Pair of clip on reading light by Poltrona Frau Italy with touch screen with LED on flexible metal
Category
Early 2000s Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Floor Lamp Solitaire 80s Style Minimalsit
By Tronconi, Giorgio Marianelli
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
. black steel painted body.
It has flexible arm to turn in any direction. Light covers small area
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Minimal Brass Counter Balance 1970sFloor Lamp
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in London, GB
Minimalist counterbalance floor lamp is super flexible, with an arm adjustable to almost 180
Category
Vintage 1970s German Minimalist Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Loopy Lamp Large
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
, 2022
70 x 70 x 180*cm Height is adjustable
Material: Made from a flexible and light tube
Comes with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Floor Lamp in Chrome with two Arms, by Dominici, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Dominici
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
spotlight for task lighting. The flexible arm of the task light allows for directed illumination, a
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Grey Floor Lamp by Arne Jacobsen and Louis Poulsen, 1990s
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
tilting head and an integrated switch on the cord, this lamp offers both flexibility and convenience
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Industrial Medical Floor Lamp
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This unique industrial light moves freely on wheels and has a flexible neck to make a great reading
Category
Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp with Eyelet Linen Shades
Located in New York, NY
illuminate both up or down, providing reading and working light as well as to spotlight art or ceiling
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Fir
Minimal Chrome Counter Balance Ceiling 1970s Lamp
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in London, GB
Minimalist counterbalance chrome pendant lamp with spotlight is super flexible, with an arm
Category
Vintage 1970s German Minimalist Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
Workstead Hardwired Wall Lamp in Brass with Adjustable Spun Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer or even a task light. Complemented by a
Category
2010s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Workstead Plug-In Wall Lamp in Brass with Adjustable Spun Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer or even a task light. Complemented by a
Category
2010s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Daniel Becker Aureole Suspended Floor Lamp in Polished Aluminum for Moss Objects
By Moss Objects, Daniel Becker
Located in Glendale, CA
Becker and handmade to order, 'Aureole' is a highly flexible lamp that can be used as a ceiling lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 55.1 in W 9.05 in D 9.05 in
Daniel Becker 'Aureole' Suspended Floor Lamp in Brushed Brass for Moss Objects
By Moss Objects, Daniel Becker
Located in Glendale, CA
Becker and handmade to order, 'Aureole' is a highly flexible lamp that can be used as a ceiling lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 55.1 in W 9.05 in D 9.05 in
Daniel Becker Aureole Suspended Floor Lamp in Brushed Aluminum for Moss Objects
By Moss Objects, Daniel Becker
Located in Glendale, CA
Becker and handmade to order, 'Aureole' is a highly flexible lamp that can be used as a ceiling lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 55.1 in W 9.05 in D 9.05 in
Workstead Plug-In Wall Lamp in Black with Adjustable Painted Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer, or even a task light. Complemented by
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron, Steel
Tokio Desk Lamp in White by Shigeaki Asahara
By Please Wait to be Seated, Shigeaki Asahara
Located in Brooklyn, NY
adjustable inclination, Tokio Desk Lamp serves perfectly well as both a work light and as a cosy reading lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Tokio Desk Lamp in Ash Grey by Shigeaki Asahara
By Please Wait to be Seated, Shigeaki Asahara
Located in Brooklyn, NY
adjustable inclination, Tokio Desk Lamp serves perfectly well as both a work light and as a cosy reading lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Rare! Mid Century Modern Lightolier Twin Articulating Lamp Gerald Thurston 1955
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
while the other can be used for reading, writing or other tasks.
Light age appropriate wear to the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 25 in W 16 in D 16 in
Armilla brass Chandelier by SCATTER.D STUDIO
By Scattered Disc Objects
Located in Piacenza, IT
is a catalyst of glances, a luminous divertissement. The light is soft and warm, for reading a book
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
20th Century Gold Swedish Svenskt Tenn Vintage Brass Floor Lamp by Josef Frank
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, featuring a one light socket. The reading lamp is standing, resting on a round base. Manufacturer label at
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
H 47 in W 11 in D 11 in
Adjustable Massive Zig Zag Halogen Lamp - Vintage 80s Design, Belgium
By Massive Lighting
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
personal touch to any room. Each element can be rotated, allowing you to tailor the light precisely to your
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
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H 14.57 in W 19.69 in D 7.09 in
20th Century Swedish Ateljé Lyktan Chrome Floor Lamp by Hans Bergström
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A silver-gold, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish reading floor lamp made of hand crafted polished
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Chrome
Danish Folding Paper and Metal Magazine Rack, 1960s
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
flexible mesh that is ideal for holding various reading materials or vinyl records. The natural color of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Armilla 03 brass floor lamp by SCATTER.D STUDIO
By Scattered Disc Objects
Located in Piacenza, IT
light is soft and warm, for reading a book or having dinner with someone. The barrels are made of brass
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Greta Grossman Cobra Floor Lamp, Warm Grey
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
, creating a pleasant reading light or an artistic light when directed towards the wall.
The shade is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Greta Grossman Cobra Floor Lamp, Dusty Blue
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
, creating a pleasant reading light or an artistic light when directed towards the wall.
The shade is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Greta Grossman Cobra Floor Lamp, Vintage Red
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
, creating a pleasant reading light or an artistic light when directed towards the wall.
The shade is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Greta Grossman Cobra Floor Lamp, Anthracite Grey
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
, creating a pleasant reading light or an artistic light when directed towards the wall.
The shade is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Greta Grossman Cobra Floor Lamp, Black
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
, creating a pleasant reading light or an artistic light when directed towards the wall.
The shade is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage Dutch Scissor Lamp, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Original 1950s extractable scissor lamp.
This type of wall light was very popular due to its
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell Scissor Metal Wall Lamp Sconce, 1930s
By Christian Dell
Located in Atlanta, GA
/retractable arm make it the perfect light for a reading nook or by the bedside.
This simple industrial design
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Steel
Adjustable Table Lamp with Cast Iron Base by Valenti, 1970s
By Valenti
Located in Rotterdam, NL
allows the enormous flexibility of the lamp.
The usage of two different light bulbs can further
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Iron, Metal
Oki Sato Njp Floor Lamp
By Oki Sato, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
reading light beside an armchair or sofa, as the flexible design means the light can easily be adjusted to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
1970s Dutch Herda Chrome Mushroom Eyeball Shade Space Age Adjustable Floor Lamp
By Herda
Located in London, GB
the vertical rod by releasing the black plastic screw on the end of each fitting. This flexibility
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 63.78 in Dm 10.24 in
"Duo" Free Standing Floor Lamp, Boccato, Gigante & Zambusi for Zerbetto
By Zerbetto, Boccato Gigante Zambusi
Located in Mortsel, BE
light coverage and flexibility, ideal for reading, working, or highlighting a specific area in your room
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 66.93 in W 11.82 in D 2.37 in
Stilux Swivel and Pivoting Floor Lamp Made of Brass and Marble, Italy, 1950s
By Stilux
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
or down directing the light where needed. This flexibility in the lamp's design provides the user
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
H 70.87 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
AP Originals Swiffle Desk Chair by Hein Salomonson 1960
By AP Originals, Hein Salomonson
Located in DE MEERN, NL
unparalleled comfort with the Swiffle's swivel function, providing flexibility and ease of movement while you
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gino Sarfatti model 36 sconces Arteluce Italy 1955
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Arteluce in Italy in 1955. What makes these sconces stand out is their flexibility. They have a smart ball
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
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Flexible Reading Light For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic flexible reading light available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and aluminum, every flexible reading light was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a flexible reading light, we have 39 options in-stock, while there are 41 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a flexible reading light — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A flexible reading light, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman and Scattered Disc Objects each produced at least one beautiful flexible reading light that is worth considering.
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Prices for a flexible reading light start at $358 and top out at $15,900 with the average selling for $1,567.
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Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
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With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
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