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Studio Craft Articulating Floor Lamp
Studio Craft Articulating Floor Lamp

Studio Craft Articulating Floor Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

A large studio craft fully adjustable floor lamp with hemp cord and heavy linen shade. Originally

Category

Vintage 1970s South American Floor Lamps

Materials

Oak

Articulating Aluminum & Brass Floor Lamp
Articulating Aluminum & Brass Floor Lamp

Articulating Aluminum & Brass Floor Lamp

Located in Fulton, CA

Adjustable floor or arc lamp made of aluminum with brass accents and brass base. Measurements of

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Sculptural 1950s Articulating Floor Lamp
Sculptural 1950s Articulating Floor Lamp

Sculptural 1950s Articulating Floor Lamp

Located in Miami, FL

...SOLD...Most likely Italian, this exceptional 1950s floor lamp is fully articulated with an upper

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Articulating Floor Lamp, 1950s
Italian Articulating Floor Lamp, 1950s

Italian Articulating Floor Lamp, 1950s

By Arredoluce, Stilnovo

Located in New York, NY

Adjustable gilt lacquer brass stem and counterweight on black marble base with pivoting red lacquer metal lampshade, Italy, 1950s. Fully restored and rewired to U.S. standards.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Articulating Single Arm Globe Floor Lamp
Articulating Single Arm Globe Floor Lamp

Articulating Single Arm Globe Floor Lamp

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Articulating single arm globe floor lamp.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Articulating Chrome Floor Lamp , Italy, 1970s
Articulating Chrome Floor Lamp , Italy, 1970s

Articulating Chrome Floor Lamp , Italy, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Articulating chrome floor lamp , Italy, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

French Articulating Floor Lamp Jacques Adnet
French Articulating Floor Lamp Jacques Adnet

French Articulating Floor Lamp Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

Mid century brass and leather wrapped articulating floor Lamp attributed to Jacques Adnet. A

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970's Articulating Italian Floor Lamp
1970's Articulating Italian Floor Lamp

1970's Articulating Italian Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Fantastic articulating floor lamp from Italy. Old stock, never used. Great scale!

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Floor Lamp with Articulating Shade
Swedish Floor Lamp with Articulating Shade

Swedish Floor Lamp with Articulating Shade

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Three leg floor lamp with articulating shade. Designed in Sweden, circa 1950s. Shade articulates up

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950's Italian Articulating Floor Lamp
1950's Italian Articulating Floor Lamp

1950's Italian Articulating Floor Lamp

By Stilux

Located in Hanover, MA

1950's Italian articulating and telescoping brass floor lamp attributed to Stilux. Marble base has

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Aluminum

Italian Articulating Floor Lamp by Arredoluce
Italian Articulating Floor Lamp by Arredoluce

Italian Articulating Floor Lamp by Arredoluce

By Arredoluce

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful telescoping and articulating Italian floor lamp wrapped in green leather with new shade

Category

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

Articulating Single Arm Italian Floor Lamp
Articulating Single Arm Italian Floor Lamp

Articulating Single Arm Italian Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful articulating floor lamp with original brass arms and positioning knobs. The base is a

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

1950s French Red Articulating Floor Lamp
1950s French Red Articulating Floor Lamp

1950s French Red Articulating Floor Lamp

By Arteluce, J.T. Kalmar

Located in Glendale, CA

1950s French red articulating floor lamp. Executed in red painted metal, red vinyl and brass. An

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Robert Sonneman Articulating Swivel Floor Lamp
Robert Sonneman Articulating Swivel Floor Lamp

Robert Sonneman Articulating Swivel Floor Lamp

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Robert Sonneman floor lamp circa early 1970's. This example has a British racing green head and

Category

Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Floor Lamp with Articulating Shade
Italian Floor Lamp with Articulating Shade

Italian Floor Lamp with Articulating Shade

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Floor lamp designed in Italy, circa 1950s. Brass gooseneck upper stem allows shade to articulate to

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Metal

1950 Maison Lunel Articulating Floor Lamp
1950 Maison Lunel Articulating Floor Lamp

1950 Maison Lunel Articulating Floor Lamp

By Maison Lunel

Located in New York, NY

French Maison Lunel articulating floor lamp in brass. Articulating shade and shaft rotates 360, can

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Articulating Floor Lamp by Stilux
Italian Articulating Floor Lamp by Stilux

Italian Articulating Floor Lamp by Stilux

Located in Hanover, MA

Italian Articulated Floor Lamp by Stilux.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble

French Mid-Century Articulating Floor Lamp
French Mid-Century Articulating Floor Lamp

French Mid-Century Articulating Floor Lamp

By Pierre Guariche

Located in New York, NY

French mid-century adjustable floor lamp in the style of Pierre Guariche. French mid century floor

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Articulating Floor Lamp by Cedric Hartman
Articulating Floor Lamp by Cedric Hartman

Articulating Floor Lamp by Cedric Hartman

By Cedric Hartman

Located in Dallas, TX

A chrome floor lamp with rotating base and swiveling head by Cedric Hartman.

Category

Vintage 1970s Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

ABO Randers Brass Articulating Floor Lamp
ABO Randers Brass Articulating Floor Lamp

ABO Randers Brass Articulating Floor Lamp

By ABO Randers A/S

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Delicate Brass Tubular Floor Lamp with an Elongated Shade and Counter balance weight mounted on a

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Brass Articulating Floor Lamps
Pair of Large Brass Articulating Floor Lamps

Pair of Large Brass Articulating Floor Lamps

By Frederick Cooper

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of large brass articulating and swiveling floor lamps by Frederick Cooper.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Swedish Pine Articulating Floor Lamp C. 1970'
Swedish Pine Articulating Floor Lamp C. 1970'

Swedish Pine Articulating Floor Lamp C. 1970'

Located in Long Island City, NY

Swedish Pine Articulating Floor Lamp C. 1970's with three areas of placement adjustment and a

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Floor Lamp with Articulating Shade by Stilnovo
Floor Lamp with Articulating Shade by Stilnovo

Floor Lamp with Articulating Shade by Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Floor lamp with articulating painted brass shade designed by Stilnovo in Italy, circa 1950s. Fully

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

1950s Italian Articulating and Extending Floor Lamp
1950s Italian Articulating and Extending Floor Lamp

1950s Italian Articulating and Extending Floor Lamp

By Stilnovo

Located in Hanover, MA

Extremely stylish and well built Italian 1950s floor lamp in the manner of Stilnovo, Arteluce and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Aluminum

Pair of Articulating Floor Lamps by Reggiani
Pair of Articulating Floor Lamps by Reggiani

Pair of Articulating Floor Lamps by Reggiani

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Dallas, TX

A matching pair of chrome floor lamps with four adjustable arms each with a socket ends.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Vintage Industrial Double Arm Articulating Floor Lamp
Vintage Industrial Double Arm Articulating Floor Lamp

Vintage Industrial Double Arm Articulating Floor Lamp

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Factory Double Arm Floor Lamp Base Measures: 16 1/2" x 16 1/2" Height from floor to top

Category

Mid-20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

Koch + Lowy Articulating Adjustable Brass Floor Lamp
Koch + Lowy Articulating Adjustable Brass Floor Lamp

Koch + Lowy Articulating Adjustable Brass Floor Lamp

By Koch & Lowy

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Marked Koch + Lowy OMI. Has dimmer. Brass midcentury floor lamp Overall projection- 26

Category

Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Phenomemal Articulating Three Cone Italian Floor Lamp
Phenomemal Articulating Three Cone Italian Floor Lamp

Phenomemal Articulating Three Cone Italian Floor Lamp

Located in North Miami, FL

Just beautiful, this brass base and arm floor lamp with three cone diffusers/lights can be adjusted

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Chrome Ball Three-Arm Articulating Floor Lamp
Chrome Ball Three-Arm Articulating Floor Lamp

Chrome Ball Three-Arm Articulating Floor Lamp

Located in Hanover, MA

Absolutely flawless mint condition this Italian 1960's 3 arm floor lamp is possibly by Laurel or

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

French 1970’s brass articulating floor lamp
French 1970’s brass articulating floor lamp

French 1970’s brass articulating floor lamp

By Cedric Hartman

Located in London, GB

A very good example of a French 1970’s patinated brass adjustable floor lamp. This is a

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Articulating Floor Lamp
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Articulating Floor Lamp

Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Articulating Floor Lamp

By Gino Sarfatti

Located in Kansas City, MO

Brass articulation arm floor lamp by Sarfatti. Stem is covered in tobacco color leather. White

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Mixed-Metal Italian Articulating Floor Lamp
Vintage Mixed-Metal Italian Articulating Floor Lamp

Vintage Mixed-Metal Italian Articulating Floor Lamp

Located in North Miami, FL

Exceptional brass and steel floor lamp from Italy. Details abound with brass rings to stem/ body

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Three-Arm Articulating Chrome Ball Floor Lamp
Three-Arm Articulating Chrome Ball Floor Lamp

Three-Arm Articulating Chrome Ball Floor Lamp

Located in Hanover, MA

This 1960's 3 arm floor lamp with chrome eyeball heads is possibly by Laurel, Lightolier or Raymor

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

Double Headed Articulating Floor Lamp, 1950s France
Double Headed Articulating Floor Lamp, 1950s France

Double Headed Articulating Floor Lamp, 1950s France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural floor lamp with tubular metal frame, made in 1950s France. Built in semi-circular wood

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Modernist Articulating Brass Reading Floor Lamp
Mid-Century Modernist Articulating Brass Reading Floor Lamp

Mid-Century Modernist Articulating Brass Reading Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Modern articulating brass floor lamp offers timeless style with a functional silhouette ideal for reading

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian 60s Articulating Double Cone Floor Lamp
Italian 60s Articulating Double Cone Floor Lamp

Italian 60s Articulating Double Cone Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swing it this way and that; a lil' light here; a lil' light there and everywhere...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Articulating Industrial Floor Lamp With Copper Shade
Articulating Industrial Floor Lamp With Copper Shade

Articulating Industrial Floor Lamp With Copper Shade

Located in Bainbridge, NY

early 20th Century Work Light with adjustable swing arm Copper Shade (27"D) (Shade 12"W). Height also adjusts (shown in photograph at 66"H). Sits on heavy Cast Iron base. The vente...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Steel, Copper

George Kovacs Articulating Three Head Chrome Floor Lamp
George Kovacs Articulating Three Head Chrome Floor Lamp

George Kovacs Articulating Three Head Chrome Floor Lamp

By George Kovacs

Located in Bainbridge, NY

1960s George Kovacs articulating chrome and aluminum floor lamp. Featuring three aluminum cylinder

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Three Shade Articulating Floor Lamp by David Wurster
Three Shade Articulating Floor Lamp by David Wurster

Three Shade Articulating Floor Lamp by David Wurster

By David Wurster

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Floor lamp with three articulating arms by David Wurster designed in the US, circa 1950s. New

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Nickel, Brass

Kurt Versen Mid-Century Modern Articulating Floor Lamp
Kurt Versen Mid-Century Modern Articulating Floor Lamp

Kurt Versen Mid-Century Modern Articulating Floor Lamp

By Kurt Versen

Located in Surrey, BC

Articulating gooseneck floor lamp by Swedish/American designer, Kurt Versen, circa 1940s. In maroon

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Articulating Brass Reading Floor Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Articulating Brass Reading Floor Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Articulating Brass Reading Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition This Mid-Century Modern articulating brass floor lamp offers

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1930s Articulating Brass Floor Lamp with Opaline Shade
1930s Articulating Brass Floor Lamp with Opaline Shade

1930s Articulating Brass Floor Lamp with Opaline Shade

Located in Chicago, IL

An antique brass floor lamps featuring an adjustable swing arm and a gorgeous creamy opaline glass

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Nouveau Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Articulating Floor Light
French Articulating Floor Light

French Articulating Floor Light

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

French floorlight with unique spotlight arm, articutlating arm with aluminum shade, brass detailing and original paint with tripod base. Newly rewired.

Category

20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Rosemarie + Rico Baltensweiler Articulating Floor Lamp, 1960's
Rosemarie + Rico Baltensweiler Articulating Floor Lamp, 1960's

Rosemarie + Rico Baltensweiler Articulating Floor Lamp, 1960's

By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

aluminum shade, steel hardware and heavy iron base The lamp's on and off switch is at the top of the shade

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Articulating Chrome Orb Floor Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Articulating Chrome Orb Floor Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Articulating Chrome Orb Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Original Vintage Condition Dimensions: 46”H x 18”W x 10” D Materials: Polished Chrome, Black Enameled Metal Base

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Articulating Brass and Metal Floor Lamp, Italy, circa 1950
Articulating Brass and Metal Floor Lamp, Italy, circa 1950

Articulating Brass and Metal Floor Lamp, Italy, circa 1950

Located in Culver City, CA

Multicolor Floor Lamp, Italy, circa 1950. Brass and metal modern floor lamp with three

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hollywood Regency Nautical Solid Brass Articulating Floor Reading Lamp
Hollywood Regency Nautical Solid Brass Articulating Floor Reading Lamp

Hollywood Regency Nautical Solid Brass Articulating Floor Reading Lamp

By Cedric Hartman, Raymond Loewy

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous Hollywood Regency style articulating solid brass floor lamp with a nautical design.

Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern French Brass Articulating Floor Lamp
Vintage Mid-Century Modern French Brass Articulating Floor Lamp

Vintage Mid-Century Modern French Brass Articulating Floor Lamp

Located in North York, ON

Vintage Mid-Century Modern French brass articulating floor lamp. Price includes complimentary curb

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century 3-Arm Articulating Triennale Style Floor Lamp
Mid-Century 3-Arm Articulating Triennale Style Floor Lamp

Mid-Century 3-Arm Articulating Triennale Style Floor Lamp

Located in Hanover, MA

Mid-Century 3 Arm Articulating Trienalle Style Floor Lamp after Gino Sarfati with three black

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel, Aluminum

Bronze Articulating Floor Lamp with Bespoke William Morris Shade
Bronze Articulating Floor Lamp with Bespoke William Morris Shade

Bronze Articulating Floor Lamp with Bespoke William Morris Shade

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Impressive articulating bronze standard lamp with huge bespoke William Morris willow bough pattern

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1970s Luxo XL Brass Floor Lamp Modern Articulating Light
1970s Luxo XL Brass Floor Lamp Modern Articulating Light

1970s Luxo XL Brass Floor Lamp Modern Articulating Light

By Luxo

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1970s Brass Floor Light Drafting Architect's Articulating Lamp by LUXO Brass articulating arm with

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Original O.C. White Articulating Two-Arm Floor Lamp
Original O.C. White Articulating Two-Arm Floor Lamp

Original O.C. White Articulating Two-Arm Floor Lamp

By O.C. White

Located in Oakville, CT

Original O.C. White articulating milk glass two arm floor lamp. Shades measure 6" in diameter, arms

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Iron

Pair of Chrome Postmodern Articulating Floor Lamps Koch & Lowy
Pair of Chrome Postmodern Articulating Floor Lamps Koch & Lowy

Pair of Chrome Postmodern Articulating Floor Lamps Koch & Lowy

By Koch & Lowy

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This matching pair of sophisticated floor and reading lamps have a polished chrome finish and

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Articulating Adjustable Peaked Shade Polished Brass Floor Lamp
Midcentury Articulating Adjustable Peaked Shade Polished Brass Floor Lamp

Midcentury Articulating Adjustable Peaked Shade Polished Brass Floor Lamp

By Cedric Hartman

Located in New York, NY

This elegant Mid-Century Modern articulating floor lamp was realized in the United States, circa

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960's Italian Floor Lamp with 3 Articulating Arms
1960's Italian Floor Lamp with 3 Articulating Arms

1960's Italian Floor Lamp with 3 Articulating Arms

Located in Hanover, MA

Vintage 1960's Italian floor lamp with three articulating arms and a round brass marble base

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Red Articulating Floor Lamp by Hannes Wettstein for Belux
Red Articulating Floor Lamp by Hannes Wettstein for Belux

Red Articulating Floor Lamp by Hannes Wettstein for Belux

By Hannes Wettstein, Belux

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Striking and minimalist, this rare articulating floor lamp was designed by Hannes Wettstein for

Category

1990s Swiss Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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Floor Lamp Articulating For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the floor lamp articulating you’re looking for. Each floor lamp articulating for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and steel. Find 141 options for an antique or vintage floor lamp articulating now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a floor lamp articulating — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right floor lamp articulating, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Koch & Lowy, Arredoluce and O.C. White each produced at least one beautiful floor lamp articulating that is worth considering.

How Much is a Floor Lamp Articulating?

A floor lamp articulating can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,925, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $14,500.

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 Floor Lamp Articulating
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    A floor lamp is a tall standing lamp used to illuminate a space. A floor lamp should typically be between 58 and 64 inches tall. The bottom of the fixture's shade should be slightly below or approximately at the eye level of a person sitting nearby. This will help your guests avoid the lamp's glare.

    In addition to illuminating large spaces, floor lamps can light specific seating areas and serve as task lighting (use a taller floor lamp if you wish to keep a fair amount of distance between the fixture and your seating). Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space.

    Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    A floor lamp should typically be between 58 and 64 inches tall. The bottom of the fixture's shade should be slightly below or approximately at the eye level of a person sitting nearby. This will help your guests avoid the lamp's glare.

    In addition to illuminating large spaces, floor lamps can light specific seating areas and serve as task lighting (use a taller floor lamp if you wish to keep a fair amount of distance between the fixture and your seating). Integrated into a room's overall design, a floor lamp can create an intimate atmosphere and introduce a stylish, sculptural element.

    Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A torchiere floor lamp is a lamp known for its upright, torch-like frame. The name is derived from the French word for “torch.” The light of this fixture points upward, providing indirect light.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Floor lamps have evolved since their inception as torchères in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 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
    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.