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Chapman Brass Floor Lamp
Chapman Brass Floor Lamp

Chapman Brass Floor Lamp

By Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

Brass modernist articulating floor lamp by Chapman. The Lamp can adjust height from 42 inches to 65

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950 Maison Lunel Floor Lamp
1950 Maison Lunel Floor Lamp

1950 Maison Lunel Floor Lamp

By Maison Lunel

Located in New York, NY

French Mid-Century two-light articulating shade floor lamp by Maison Lunel. Arched on angle with

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Industrial Balanced Swing Arm Floor Lamp
Industrial Balanced Swing Arm Floor Lamp

Industrial Balanced Swing Arm Floor Lamp

Located in Sheffield, MA

Stylish midcentury chrome industrial floor lamp on casters with articulating arm and adjustable

Category

20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Attributed to Stilnovo 1960s Italian Floor Lamp
Attributed to Stilnovo 1960s Italian Floor Lamp

Attributed to Stilnovo 1960s Italian Floor Lamp

By Stilnovo

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Highly functional marble based brass floor lamp with 6 articulating arms and shades. Lamp has been

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Giancarlo Fassina for Artemide "Tolomeo" Floor Lamp
Giancarlo Fassina for Artemide "Tolomeo" Floor Lamp

Giancarlo Fassina for Artemide "Tolomeo" Floor Lamp

By Artemide, Giancarlo Fassina

Located in Fulton, CA

"Tolomeo" articulating floor lamp designed by Giancarlo Fassina for Artemide, Italy. Older version

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1960s Italian Articulated Three-Arm Floor Lamp
1960s Italian Articulated Three-Arm Floor Lamp

1960s Italian Articulated Three-Arm Floor Lamp

By Arredoluce

Located in Rochester, NY

A good quality 1960s Italian modernist marble and brass floor lamp with three articulating

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

MidCentury Saucer Articulating Brass & Black Enamel Floorlamp by Gerald Thurston
MidCentury Saucer Articulating Brass & Black Enamel Floorlamp by Gerald Thurston

MidCentury Saucer Articulating Brass & Black Enamel Floorlamp by Gerald Thurston

By Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

This beautifully fabricated Mid-Century Modernist Saucer Articulating Floor Lamp in Brass and Black

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Brass and Black Leather Floor Lamp, England, circa 1950
Brass and Black Leather Floor Lamp, England, circa 1950

Brass and Black Leather Floor Lamp, England, circa 1950

Located in Culver City, CA

Brass and black leather floor lamp, England, circa 1950. Articulating brass arm, adjustable in

Category

Vintage 1950s English Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Goose-Neck Floor Lamp in Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Goose-Neck Floor Lamp in Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Goose-Neck Floor Lamp in Chrome

Located in Astoria, NY

Floor lamp entirely in chrome with articulating 'goose-neck' arc shape. Dating from the 1950s, this

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

70's Cuffia Floor Lamp by Francesco Buzzi Italy
70's Cuffia Floor Lamp by Francesco Buzzi Italy

70's Cuffia Floor Lamp by Francesco Buzzi Italy

By Francesco Buzzi Ceriani

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A great Pop Art white metal floor lamp with articulating hemisphere domed shade controlled by two

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Robert Mathieu French Floor Lamp Brass Adjustable 1950 Lunel Arlus  Articulated
Robert Mathieu French Floor Lamp Brass Adjustable 1950 Lunel Arlus  Articulated

Robert Mathieu French Floor Lamp Brass Adjustable 1950 Lunel Arlus Articulated

By Robert Mathieu, Maison Lunel

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

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

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Cedric Hartman Adjustable Height Floor Lamp Swivel-Tilt Shade Signed Stamped
Cedric Hartman Adjustable Height Floor Lamp Swivel-Tilt Shade Signed Stamped

Cedric Hartman Adjustable Height Floor Lamp Swivel-Tilt Shade Signed Stamped

By Cedric Hartman

Located in Stamford, CT

stamped base sitting on six Lucite (?) feet supporting an adjustable floor lamp with articulating swivel

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Koch & Lowy Brass Pharmacy Lamps
Pair of Koch & Lowy Brass Pharmacy Lamps

Pair of Koch & Lowy Brass Pharmacy Lamps

By Koch & Lowy

Located in Rochester, NY

Matching pair of brass adjustable height floor lamps with articulating multi directional swing arm

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Articulating Floor Lamp by Stilux
Articulating Floor Lamp by Stilux

Articulating Floor Lamp by Stilux

By Stilux

Located in New York, NY

Great floor lamp with bright yellow and black enameled metal elements, juxtaposed with oxidized

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

5 Arm, Articulating Floor Lamp
5 Arm, Articulating Floor Lamp

5 Arm, Articulating Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous floor lamp of satin brass elements, enameled white shades and marble base. Arms are fully

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

3-Arm Articulating Floor Lamp
3-Arm Articulating Floor Lamp

3-Arm Articulating Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Stone base and brass hardware. Folding arms that articulate at the central point. Pivoting shades

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Pierre Guariche Style Floor Lamps, 1950
Pierre Guariche Style Floor Lamps, 1950

Pierre Guariche Style Floor Lamps, 1950

By Pierre Guariche

Located in Encino, CA

. Articulating brass floor lamps in the style of Pierre Guariche mounted on a black tubular lacquered base. Two

Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Franco Giovanni Legler for Arredoluce Floor Lamp
Franco Giovanni Legler for Arredoluce Floor Lamp

Franco Giovanni Legler for Arredoluce Floor Lamp

By Arredoluce, Gian Franco Legler

Located in New York, NY

Rare "Movalux" floor lamp by Franco Giovanni Legler for Arredoluce. Articulating floor lamp with 4

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Equilibrial Floor Lamp, Model of Pierre Guariche, France, circa 1960
Equilibrial Floor Lamp, Model of Pierre Guariche, France, circa 1960

Equilibrial Floor Lamp, Model of Pierre Guariche, France, circa 1960

By Pierre Guariche

Located in Encino, CA

Articulating brass floor lamp in the style of Pierre Guariche. Monted on a black tubular lacquered

Category

Vintage 1960s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

A 1950 Lunel Floor Lamp
A 1950 Lunel Floor Lamp

A 1950 Lunel Floor Lamp

By Maison Lunel

Located in Janvry, Essonne

A brass floor lamp articulating in in three points,double shade,lights on the two shades,two red

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Stilux Articulating Floor Lamp
Stilux Articulating Floor Lamp

Stilux Articulating Floor Lamp

By Stilux

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Stilux articulating floor lamp in completely original condition.this lamp articulates at the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Stilux - Articulating Floor Lamp
Stilux - Articulating Floor Lamp

Stilux - Articulating Floor Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

An articulating brass and enameled metal floor lamp with marble weighted base and enameled green

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Articulate Lumen Floor Lamp
Articulate Lumen Floor Lamp

Articulate Lumen Floor Lamp

By Lumen, Gino Sarfatti

Located in Hem, NL

This small floor lamp is just the perfect size to set next to your comfortable chair for reading or

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Iron, Metal

Articulating Arteluce Floor Lamp
Articulating Arteluce Floor Lamp

Articulating Arteluce Floor Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

An intriguing design by the Italian lighting company Arteluce. This lamp has a number of lighting

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Aluminum, Steel

Articulating Chrome Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman for Laurel
Articulating Chrome Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman for Laurel

Articulating Chrome Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman for Laurel

By Laurel Lamp Company, Robert Sonneman

Located in New London, CT

Laurel Lamp Co. chrome and black floor lamp.

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Orange Articulating Floor Lamp by Richard Barr and Harold Weiss
Mid Century Orange Articulating Floor Lamp by Richard Barr and Harold Weiss

Mid Century Orange Articulating Floor Lamp by Richard Barr and Harold Weiss

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Portland, ME

1960's. Original Tangerine color, model B-683, UFO shaped floor lamp on articulating brass gooseneck

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Three Arm Articulating Floor Lamp
Three Arm Articulating Floor Lamp

Three Arm Articulating Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Laurel Chrome Floor Lamp

Category

20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Chrome

Arredoluce Triennale Articulating Floor Lamp
Arredoluce Triennale Articulating Floor Lamp

Arredoluce Triennale Articulating Floor Lamp

Located in Asheville, NC

Century. Each articulating chrome arm and cone are adjustable and can be set in multiple positions. Graced

Category

20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel, Metal, Chrome

Pair of Articulating Floor Lamps
Pair of Articulating Floor Lamps

Pair of Articulating Floor Lamps

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Two-floor lamps with two points of articulations each, one at the base of the shade and one where

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Articulating Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Articulating Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

Articulating Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

Located in Woodstock, NY

Arts and crafts period floor lamp, with bent iron tripod footing, and pivoting armature. Restrained

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Italian Two-Arm Articulating Floor Lamp
Italian Two-Arm Articulating Floor Lamp

Italian Two-Arm Articulating Floor Lamp

By Reggiani

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Chrome and white enamel Italian articulating two-arm floor lamp in excellent vintage condition

Category

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

Materials

Chrome, Enamel

Single French Industrial Articulating Floor Lamp
Single French Industrial Articulating Floor Lamp

Single French Industrial Articulating Floor Lamp

Located in Culver City, CA

A single French iron industrial floor lamp. Not electrified. Made by Jielde.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

1960's Italian Articulating Floor Lamp
1960's Italian Articulating Floor Lamp

1960's Italian Articulating Floor Lamp

Located in Asheville, NC

A very unique and fun vintage Italian three cone floor lamp with a brass tripod base.

Category

20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

French Brass Floor Lamp with Articulating Arm
French Brass Floor Lamp with Articulating Arm

French Brass Floor Lamp with Articulating Arm

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French brass floor lamp with articulating arm. The floor lamp has a black shade with red patina

Category

Vintage 1930s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Oversized Articulating Green Painted Floor Lamp
French Oversized Articulating Green Painted Floor Lamp

French Oversized Articulating Green Painted Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French oversized articulating green painted floor lamp. Newly rewired.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Floor Lamps

Articulating Lacquered Brass Floor Lamp, Italy, 1950
Articulating Lacquered Brass Floor Lamp, Italy, 1950

Articulating Lacquered Brass Floor Lamp, Italy, 1950

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Lacquered brass articulating floor lamp with an additional ball joint that allows for precise

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Sharp Articulating Brass and Enamel Floor Lamp
Sharp Articulating Brass and Enamel Floor Lamp

Sharp Articulating Brass and Enamel Floor Lamp

Located in Asheville, NC

Wonderful Laurel floor lamp with the original orange enamel finish, polished brass accents - super

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

David Wurster articulating floor lamp for Raymor
David Wurster articulating floor lamp for Raymor

David Wurster articulating floor lamp for Raymor

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic modern lamp. The length of the arm between swivel joints is 31.5".

Category

Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Brass Reggiani Four Head Articulating Floor Lamp
Brass Reggiani Four Head Articulating Floor Lamp

Brass Reggiani Four Head Articulating Floor Lamp

By Goffredo Reggiani

Located in Papaikou, HI

Smart 1970s Italian design inform this classic four way lamp. Four different heads, at graduating

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Stuart Barnes for Robert Long Articulating Floor Lamp
Stuart Barnes for Robert Long Articulating Floor Lamp

Stuart Barnes for Robert Long Articulating Floor Lamp

By Robert Long

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stuart Barnes for Robert Long articulating floor lamp in bronze and lucite from 1976.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Articulating Tripod Floor Lamp from Denmark
Mid-Century Articulating Tripod Floor Lamp from Denmark

Mid-Century Articulating Tripod Floor Lamp from Denmark

Located in Seattle, WA

This is a painted steel Midcentury tripod floor lamp with brass details and three articulating arms

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

Articulate  Lamp
Articulate  Lamp

Articulate Lamp

Located in Bedford, NY

ADJUSTABLE METAL HIGH INTENSITY LAMP- IT SWINGS AND TURNS- RAISES ABD LOWERS

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Tripod Floor Lamp 1950s with Articulate Chrome Fixture
French Tripod Floor Lamp 1950s with Articulate Chrome Fixture

French Tripod Floor Lamp 1950s with Articulate Chrome Fixture

Located in Berkeley, CA

Elegant minimalist lamp with subtle bronze detail at the end of the legs which brings an artistic

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950s Articulating Italian Floor Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
1950s Articulating Italian Floor Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce

1950s Articulating Italian Floor Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce

By Gino Sarfatti

Located in San Diego, CA

A vintage single-arm adjustable floor lamp with marble base and leather wrapped handle by Gino

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome, Enamel

Fully Articulating 1970's Crane Floor Lamp by Curtis Jere
Fully Articulating 1970's Crane Floor Lamp by Curtis Jere

Fully Articulating 1970's Crane Floor Lamp by Curtis Jere

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Fully adjustable sculptural floor lamp. Features 2 multi-directional pivoting light fixtures compete

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Iron, Wire, Steel

Charming Double Arm Italian Floor Lamp with Articulating Vented Metal Shades
Charming Double Arm Italian Floor Lamp with Articulating Vented Metal Shades

Charming Double Arm Italian Floor Lamp with Articulating Vented Metal Shades

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A charming double arm Italian floor lamp with articulating vented metal shades mounted on a

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Articulating Chrome 'Eyeball' Floor Lamp in the Style of Stilnovo, 1960s
Articulating Chrome 'Eyeball' Floor Lamp in the Style of Stilnovo, 1960s

Articulating Chrome 'Eyeball' Floor Lamp in the Style of Stilnovo, 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

In the style of the great Italian lamp makers of the 1950s-1960s, this sleek floor lamp adjusts in

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Oversized Surgical Articulating Counterbalance Lamp
Oversized Surgical Articulating Counterbalance Lamp

Oversized Surgical Articulating Counterbalance Lamp

By Ohio Chemical & Surgical Equipment Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing oversized surgical articulating counterbalance floor lamp U.S.A., circa 1950s. The Lamp is

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Brass

articulating standard lamp by john reid
articulating standard lamp by john reid

articulating standard lamp by john reid

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

rare standard lamp designed by john reid

Category

Vintage 1950s English Floor Lamps

Ribbed Acrylic and Brass Articulating Pharmacy Lamp
Ribbed Acrylic and Brass Articulating Pharmacy Lamp

Ribbed Acrylic and Brass Articulating Pharmacy Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Full articulating pharmacy lamp with telescopic height.

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Stilux Articulating Lamp with Orange Shade, Italy, 1965
Stilux Articulating Lamp with Orange Shade, Italy, 1965

Stilux Articulating Lamp with Orange Shade, Italy, 1965

By Stilux

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

An original floor lamp manufactured by Stilux. The arm has a cast brass mechanism that allows the

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chrome Floor Lamp
Chrome Floor Lamp

Chrome Floor Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

An articulating chrome floor lamp.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Italian Floor Lamp
Italian Floor Lamp

Italian Floor Lamp

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Two-arm articulating floor lamp with enamelled metal shades and grey marble base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Robert Sonneman Floor Lamp
Robert Sonneman Floor Lamp

Robert Sonneman Floor Lamp

By Robert Sonneman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

architectural floor lamp is designed with an articulating shade and a chrome pivoting arm to allow for

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Kovacs Chrome Floor Lamp
Kovacs Chrome Floor Lamp

Kovacs Chrome Floor Lamp

By Kovacs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Sleek articulating chrome floor lamp with adjustable shades by Kovacs. Please feel free to

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

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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 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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.
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    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.
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    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.