What are floor lamps?

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.

How tall should floor lamps be?

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.

What is a torchiere floor lamp?

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.

What is the best floor lamp?

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.

How do you identify an old floor lamp?

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.

How do I choose an arc floor lamp?

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.

What is a rotary switch on a floor lamp?

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.

What is a good bright floor lamp?

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.

How tall should an arc floor lamp be?

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.

How can I tell if a floor lamp is vintage?

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.

What are the parts of a floor lamp called?

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.

What is the best reading floor lamp?

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.

What is the best floor lamp for reading?

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.

How do you identify an antique floor lamp?

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.

Are LED floor lamps worth it?

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.

What type of floor lamp gives the most light?

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.

Is the Flos Arco floor lamp adjustable?

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.

How do I assemble a Noguchi paper lantern floor lamp?

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.

Floor Lamp Perspex

Gino Sarfatti, Floor Lamp, Perspex, Cast Iron, Metal, Chrome Arteluce Italy 1973

By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti

Located in High Point, NC

A rare floor lamp designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in 1973. Features cast iron, lacquered

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Iron

Gino Sarfatti, Floor Lamp, Perspex, Cast Iron, Metal, Chrome Arteluce Italy 1973

$23,500

H 60.5 in Dm 17.75 in

Mario Vento Floor Lamp for New Lamp Italian Sculptural Steel Perspex

By New Lamp

Located in Milano, IT

Mario Vento (20th Century, Italy) Rare Momo Floor Lamp, 1970 Manufactured by New Lamp, Rome An

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Mario Vento Floor Lamp for New Lamp Italian Sculptural Steel Perspex

$62,298

H 85.44 in Dm 20.48 in

Stilux, Floor Lamp, Metal, Brass, Marble, Perspex, Italy, 1950s

By Stilux

Located in High Point, NC

A green-lacquered metal, brass, marble and white perspex floor lamp produced by Stilux Milano

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Stilux, Floor Lamp, Metal, Brass, Marble, Perspex, Italy, 1950s

$8,900

H 53.5 in Dm 5.75 in

Elio Martinelli, Floor Lamp, Chrome metal, Perspex, Italy, 1960s

By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable chrome-plated metal and perspex floor lamp, designed by Elio Martinelli and produced

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Elio Martinelli, Floor Lamp, Chrome metal, Perspex, Italy, 1960s

$6,900

H 49 in W 21 in D 30 in

Mid Century Modernist Floor Lamp in Metal and Perspex The Netherlands 1960s

By Johan Niegeman

Located in Meer, VAN

Mid Century Modernist Floor Lamp in Metal and Perspex, Europe, 1960s. This is a very unusual and

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

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modernist Floor Lamp in Metal and Perspex The Netherlands 1960s

$5,211

H 61.82 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in

Italian Stilnovo floor lamp with yellow and green Perspex shade from the 50s.

By Stilnovo

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Italian Stilnovo floor lamp from the 50s. The lamp has two lampshades made of white painted metal

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Italian Stilnovo floor lamp with yellow and green Perspex shade from the 50s.

$6,948

H 74.81 in Dm 13.78 in

Giuseppe Ostuni design Trio perspex lights brass metal structure floor light

By Giuseppe Ostuni

Located in London, GB

An Italian design floor lamp. A trio brass tubes twisted with cone shaped white plexiglass shades

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Giuseppe Ostuni design Trio perspex lights brass metal structure floor light

$6,322

H 72.05 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Pair fagenhulst floor lamps 1970s Sweden

By Fagerhult

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice pair of Floor lamps .White Perspex Shades.,that can be changed in height .Two large

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Pair fagenhulst floor lamps 1970s Sweden

$2,216 / set

H 53.55 in Dm 16.15 in

Snow Magistretti Oluce Italian Design 1970s Marble Perspex

By Vico Magistretti

Located in Brescia, IT

"Snow" Vico Magistretti, by Oluce 1970s Table lamp Marble base, white perspex.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble

Snow Magistretti Oluce Italian Design 1970s Marble Perspex

$2,995

H 63.78 in Dm 24.41 in

Post-modern Memphis Industrial Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s

By George Kovacs

Located in Antwerp, BE

Postmodern George Kovacs floor lamp made of perspex and lacquered metal. This striking piece

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Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Lacquer

Post-modern Memphis Industrial Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s

$2,975

H 73.23 in W 21.26 in D 9.26 in

Large Three shades floor lamp Dijkstra Holland 1970s

By Dijkstra

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice Three Perspex shades floor lamp .Large round base . The shades can be moved side ways ,to

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Three shades floor lamp Dijkstra Holland 1970s

$2,096

H 82.68 in W 43.31 in D 17.33 in

French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Lucite

Located in New York, NY

An elegant French Mid-Century chrome and clear Perspex/Lucite floor lamp. Shade is for

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

Materials

Chrome

French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Lucite

$1,670

H 68.25 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

Chromed steel and perspex floor lamp, Italy 1970s

Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna

sovrapposte in Perspex e con bordo di acciaio cromato. Lo stelo in Acciaio pieno con sezione da oltre 4 cm di

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Chromed steel and perspex floor lamp, Italy 1970s

$1,437

H 180 in Dm 50 in

Space Age Vintage Brassed Metal White Floor Lamp by Harvey Guzzini, circa 1970

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in Vienna, AT

fabulous floor lamp by Harvey Guzzini bud like. The floor lamp consists of brass and perspex and attracts

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Space Age Vintage Brassed Metal White Floor Lamp by Harvey Guzzini, circa 1970

$3,821

H 64.57 in Dm 13.78 in

Mid-century Italian red acrylic perspex star shaped floor or table Lamps

Located in London, Fitzrovia

An interesting and unusual group of midcentury Italian red acrylic perspex star shaped table, floor

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Mid-century Italian red acrylic perspex star shaped floor or table Lamps

$412 / item

H 6.3 in Dm 6.3 in

Lucite Table or Floor Lamp Giants White Perspex, Brass, Italy Mid-Century 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

Very large 35" high, lucite table or floor lamps in great condition, Italy around 1970 Elegant

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lucite Table or Floor Lamp Giants White Perspex, Brass, Italy Mid-Century 1950s

$6,000 / set

H 35.43 in Dm 16.92 in

Big Bud Floor Lamp by Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1970s

By Space Age Products, Harvey Guzzini

Located in Roma, IT

Big Bud Floor Lamp is a design lamp realized by Harvey Guzzini in 1970s. The floor lamp has

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Big Bud Floor Lamp by Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1970s

$2,156

H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 71.66 in

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1970's Reggiani Floor Lamp

By Reggiani

Located in London, GB

Rare - Reggiani - Floor Lamp , perspex conic shade with interesting chrome details and original

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970's Reggiani Floor Lamp

H 64.97 in Dm 19.3 in

1970's Architectural Perspex Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

Architectural Floor Lamp in Smoked Perspex

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

1970's Architectural Perspex Floor Lamp

H 76.78 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

MId Century Clear And Blue Perspex Floor Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Two Light Clear And Blue Fin Cut Perspex Floor Lamps With Mirrored And Clear Bases.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

MId Century Clear And Blue Perspex Floor Lamps

H 60 in Dm 13 in

Goffredo Reggiani Copper and Perspex Floor Lamp with Marble Base

By Reggiani

Located in New York, NY

A hammered copper back shade and a perspex globe highlight this unusual floor lamp. A silver metal

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20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Goffredo Reggiani Copper and Perspex Floor Lamp with Marble Base

H 59 in Dm 10 in

Angelo Brotto, Perspex, Iron and Marble Base Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960

Located in Madrid, ES

Angelo Brotto, perspex, iron and marble base floor lamp. Italy, 1960.

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Vintage 1960s Floor Lamps

Angelo Brotto, Perspex, Iron and Marble Base Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960

H 68.9 in Dm 15.75 in L 68.9 in

Pair of Perspex Lamps "Aquario Medio" by Barnaba Fornasetti, Italy, 1995

By Fornasetti

Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire

A pair of lamps by Barnaba Fornasetti. “Aquario medio” Printed and colored Perspex. Made by

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1990s Italian Floor Lamps

Pair of Perspex Lamps "Aquario Medio" by Barnaba Fornasetti, Italy, 1995

H 46.86 in W 9.85 in D 10.24 in

Standard Lamp by Gae Aulenti

By Gae Aulenti

Located in London, GB

Exceptional Modernist lacquered iron Floor lamp by Gaei Aulenti with perspex shade.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

Standard Lamp by Gae Aulenti

H 74.81 in W 34.65 in D 16.93 in

Harvey Guzzini for Laurel Lighting Co. Arc Lamp

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

replated and rewired chrome floor lamp with white Perspex and aluminum shade balanced by a White Carrera

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Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Harvey Guzzini for Laurel Lighting Co. Arc Lamp

H 98 in W 76 in

Esperia Tripod Floor Lamp Perspex Diffuser Brass Lacquered Metal Italy 1950s

By Esperia

Located in Catania, IT

Tripod floor lamp manufactured by Esperia in Italy, in 1950s. Floor lamp with tripod structure is

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Esperia Tripod Floor Lamp Perspex Diffuser Brass Lacquered Metal Italy 1950s

H 69.3 in W 4.73 in D 17.72 in

Cylindrical Chrome and Perspex Floor Lamp

By Arteluce

Located in Den Haag, NL

Space Age floor lamp. Chrome base with a thick white perspex hood. In the Arteluce style. Single

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Cylindrical Chrome and Perspex Floor Lamp

H 64.97 in Dm 13.78 in

Edy Ten Berge Perspex Floor Lamp

By Edy Ten Berge

Located in Den Haag, NL

Perspex halogen floor lamp with ceramic base model King, designed in 1984 by Edy ten Berge Light

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Edy Ten Berge Perspex Floor Lamp

H 57.09 in W 6.3 in D 16.54 in

Rare Roger Rougier Perspex Floor Lamp, 1970s

By Maison Rougier, Roger Rougier

Located in Paris, IDF

This graceful midcentury floor lamp was designed by Roger Rougier for Maison Rougier in the 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Roger Rougier Perspex Floor Lamp, 1970s

H 53.94 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Stilnovo Floor Lamp in Red Perspex, Italy, 1955

By Stilnovo

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Stunning floor lamp designed and manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy 1955. This highly decorative floor

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass

Stilnovo Floor Lamp in Red Perspex, Italy, 1955

H 68.51 in Dm 12.6 in

Vintage Arlus Floor Lamp in Perspex, circa 1950

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

A lovely Totem floor lamp by Maison Arlus: the circular base in black lacquered cast iron hosts a

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Arlus Floor Lamp in Perspex, circa 1950

H 46.07 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in

Maison Charles Floor Lamp With Perspex France 1970

By Maison Charles et Fils

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice floor lamp by Maison Charles with adjustable shade. This typical design by Maison Charles

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Maison Charles Floor Lamp With Perspex France 1970

H 59.06 in W 9.85 in D 15.75 in

Stilnovo Adjustable Floor Lamp in Perspex, Italy, 1950

By Stilnovo

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Minimalistic adjustable floor lamp designed and manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950. This floor

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Stilnovo Adjustable Floor Lamp in Perspex, Italy, 1950

H 66.54 in W 18.12 in D 16.54 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Marble Perspex Floor Lamp, 1950s

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian floor lamp with Carrara marble base brass structure and polished and painted brass stem

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Marble Perspex Floor Lamp, 1950s

H 68.51 in Dm 11.03 in

Black Floor Lamp with White Perspex Shade, France, circa 1950

Located in Culver City, CA

Black floor lamp with white perspex shade. France, circa 1950. Elegant perspex lamp shade

Category

20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Black Floor Lamp with White Perspex Shade, France, circa 1950

H 64.25 in W 16 in D 19.5 in

1970s Mid-Century American Modern Architectural Perspex Floor Lamp

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible smoked Lucite walls with walnut shelves and white linen new lampshade freshly redone and rewired double light bulb socket, great condition with polished aluminum knobs and...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

1970s Mid-Century American Modern Architectural Perspex Floor Lamp

H 58.5 in W 9 in D 8.5 in

Perspex Postmodern floor lamps with Chrome Shade, Set of Two

By Maison Jansen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Postmodern table lights with large perspex base and chrome shades and centre stem, 1980s. The

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Perspex Postmodern floor lamps with Chrome Shade, Set of Two

H 36.62 in Dm 13.39 in L 36.62 in

Edy Ten Berge Perspex Halogen Floor Lamp with White Base, 1984

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning 1984 Perspex Halogen Floor Lamp by Edy Ten Berge. This beautiful piece emits a very faint

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Acrylic

Edy Ten Berge Perspex Halogen Floor Lamp with White Base, 1984

H 57.25 in W 7.5 in D 18.5 in

Italian Midcentury White Perspex, Glass and Chrome Floor Lamp by Harvey Guzzini

By Guzzini, Harvey Guzzini

Located in Vienna, AT

This iconic large Italian Floor lamp is designed by Harvey Guzzini for Guzzini in the 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Italian Midcentury White Perspex, Glass and Chrome Floor Lamp by Harvey Guzzini

H 66.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

1970s Italian White Metal and Perspex Adjustable Arc Floor Lamp Guzzini Style

By Guzzini, Harvey Guzzini

Located in London, England

1970s space-age, height-adjustable, arc floor lamp in the style of the renowned lighting designer

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Italian White Metal and Perspex Adjustable Arc Floor Lamp Guzzini Style

H 82.68 in Dm 12.6 in

Mid-Century Reading Floor Lamp Brass Red Perspex by Stilux Milano, Italy, 1950s

By Stilux

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Very Rare Mid-Century Modern reading floor lamp in black lacquered metal, gray marble base, brass

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Reading Floor Lamp Brass Red Perspex by Stilux Milano, Italy, 1950s

H 64.57 in W 21.26 in D 25.99 in

Mid-Century Modern White Palmtree Floor Lamp in Perspex by Theo Verhulst, 1982

By Theo Verhulst

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

Rare perspex palm tree lamp by Belgian designer Theo Verhulst, dated 1982. This stunning lamp is

Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern White Palmtree Floor Lamp in Perspex by Theo Verhulst, 1982

H 81.89 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in

Mid-Century Reading Floor Lamp Brass Red Perspex by Stilux Milano, Italy, 1950s

By Stilux

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Rare Mid-Century Modern reading floor lamp in black and red lacquered metal, marble base, brass

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Reading Floor Lamp Brass Red Perspex by Stilux Milano, Italy, 1950s

H 59.06 in W 19.3 in D 53.15 in

Unusual Perspex Standard Lamp with Chevron Design

Located in London, GB

An unusual mid-twentieth century perspex standard lamp with verre eglomise decoration and impressed

Category

Mid-20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Other

Unusual Perspex Standard Lamp with Chevron Design

H 59.06 in Dm 15.75 in

Italian Floor Lamp

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Italian two pole floor lamp by Lamter. Perspex and metal shades with brass poles on marble base

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Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Italian Floor Lamp

H 66 in

Guzzini, Floor Lamp, 1973

By Guzzini

Located in Saint ouen, FR

Guzzini - Floor lamp - 1973 Perspex, chromed metal and marble Measures: H 210 x P 135 cm

Category

Vintage 1970s European Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Guzzini, Floor Lamp, 1973

H 82.68 in Dm 53.15 in

1960´s Standing Lamp by Stilux, marble, steel. brass, perspex lampshade - Italy

By Stilux

Located in Girona, Girona

System standing lamp, pivoting and adjustable height, white marble base with switch, black

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

1960´s Standing Lamp by Stilux, marble, steel. brass, perspex lampshade - Italy

H 63 in W 27.17 in D 19.3 in

Italian Midcentury Floor Lamp Quadrifoglio by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, 1960s

By Luigi Massoni, Guzzini

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian midcentury floor lamp Quadrifoglio by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, 1960s Chromed steel floor

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Midcentury Floor Lamp Quadrifoglio by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, 1960s

H 64.97 in Dm 19.69 in

Space Age Telescopic Metal Chrome and Marble Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s

By Lumi

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Space Age Mid-Century Modern Telescopic floor lamp in metal chrome, methacrylate perspex and marble

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Chrome

Space Age Telescopic Metal Chrome and Marble Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s

H 57.88 in W 12.8 in D 12.8 in

20th Century multicolor fragment Vetreria D'Arte Giuliani Floor Lamp Italy 70s

Located in Palermo, IT

Particular floor lamp composed by a perspex tube with the inside full of multicolor fragment of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

20th Century multicolor fragment Vetreria D'Arte Giuliani Floor Lamp Italy 70s

H 24.41 in Dm 5.12 in

20th Century multi-color fragment of glass Vetreria D'Arte Giuliani Floor Lamp

Located in Palermo, IT

Particular floor lamp composed by a perspex tube with the inside full of multi-color fragment of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

20th Century multi-color fragment of glass Vetreria D'Arte Giuliani Floor Lamp

H 24.41 in Dm 5.12 in

Theo Verhulst

By Theo Verhulst

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Perspex Floor Lamp

Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Theo Verhulst

H 70 in Dm 37 in

Stilux Milano, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Perspex, Marble, Italy, 1950s

By Stilux

Located in High Point, NC

A brass, black-lacquered metal, marble and acrylic floor lamp designed and produced by Stilux

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stilux Milano, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Perspex, Marble, Italy, 1950s

H 76 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in

Italian Perspex and Brass Floor Lamp in the Style of Gio Ponti

By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti

Located in Vienna, AT

Extraordinary Italian Mid-Century floor lamp with a large two-tone Perspex body and brass tripod

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Perspex and Brass Floor Lamp in the Style of Gio Ponti

H 41.34 in Dm 18.9 in

Green Metal and White Perspex 1965 Floor Lamp 4055_5 by Bandini Buti for Kartell

By Luigi Bandini Buti, Kartell

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Very good condition: slight signs of wear on the base (small scratches and paint losses).

Category

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Italian Floor Lamp

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Located in Sag Harbor, NY

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Italian Floor Lamp

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Plexiglass Floor Lamp 'Cone' by Harco Loor Haarlem, Netherlands 1970s

H 64.97 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

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Located in Waalwijk, NL

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Materials

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Fabio Lenci for I Guzzini 'Lampione' Floor Lamp in White

H 85.83 in W 14.57 in D 42.13 in

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Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Steel and perspex floor lamp with three bulbs that can work as a lamp as well as an uplighter.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Steel and Perspex Floor Lamp

H 64 in W 10 in D 10 in

Floor Lamp with Green Perspex Diffuser by Stilux, 1960s

By Stilux

Located in Savona, IT

Floor lamp produced in the 1960s by Stilux. Slightly rounded marble base, with brass element and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Floor Lamp with Green Perspex Diffuser by Stilux, 1960s

H 66.93 in W 19.69 in D 31.5 in

A perspex stand-lamp

By Farzig

Located in Madrid, Madrid

A tall stand-lamp in brass and perspex simulating tortoiseshell Signed on its base (image 9).

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Vintage 1970s French Floor Lamps

A perspex stand-lamp

H 77 in W 15.7 in D 15.7 in

Large Orientable Double Perspex Shade Floor Lamp, Jacques Biny, France, 1950

By Jacques Biny

Located in Aix En Provence, FR

Rare brass and black painted metal floor lamp. Two adjustable perspex shades may be placed in

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Large Orientable Double Perspex Shade Floor Lamp, Jacques Biny, France, 1950

H 63 in W 26.78 in D 13.39 in

Sciolari Floor Lamp

Located in Southampton, NY

Italian chrome floor lamp with perspex lamps and bulbs; heavy base.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Sciolari Floor Lamp

H 72 in Dm 14 in

Stilnovo Floor Lamp

By Stilnovo

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Black painted iron and lacquered brass floor lamp with white and magenta perspex shades

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Stilnovo Floor Lamp

H 64.97 in W 25.6 in D 10.63 in

Floor Lamp, Stilnovo Editions

By Stilnovo

Located in Paris, FR

Diffused light floor lamp in wood and Perspex, equipped with a marble base. The metal parts are

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Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

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Metal

Floor Lamp, Stilnovo Editions

H 66.54 in Dm 11.82 in

Iconic Floor Lamp by Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in Berlin, DE

effect of the white and red perspex tubes turns this floor lamp into a sculptural piece of timeless

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Iconic Floor Lamp by Stilnovo

H 75.2 in Dm 13.78 in

Pair of Floor Lamps by Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in London, GB

Rare pair of floor lamps in enameled metal, perspex, brass with marble bases by Stilnovo. The

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Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Pair of Floor Lamps by Stilnovo

H 55.52 in W 12.6 in D 6.3 in

Floor Lamp by Joseph André Motte

By Joseph-André Motte

Located in New York, NY

Three-tiered floor lamp with perspex shades on brass frame with oak base.

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Vintage 1960s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamp by Joseph André Motte

H 48 in Dm 11 in

Large Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps by Liane Rougier for Maison Rougier, 1970s

By Maison Rougier

Located in West Reading, PA

This is a very scarce pair of shell-form floor lamps in pearlescent Perspex, designed by Liane

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Vintage 1970s Canadian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

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Plastic

Large Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps by Liane Rougier for Maison Rougier, 1970s

H 72 in W 18.75 in D 15 in

Space Age, "Clan" Lamp by Harvey Guzzini

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in London, GB

is the largest the Clan series. It can be used as either a table lamp or a floor lamp. The perspex

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Space Age, "Clan" Lamp by Harvey Guzzini

H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Harvey Guzzini for Laurel Lighting Company Arc Lamp.

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in Miami, FL

Sweeping arched chrome floor lamp with white perspex and chrome shade seated on a heavy white

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Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

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Marble, Chrome

Harvey Guzzini for Laurel Lighting Company Arc Lamp.

H 98 in W 74 in D 74 in

Arc Floor Lamp with Perspex Shade, 1960s

Located in Savona, IT

Italian floor lamp produced in the 1960s. Circular base in marble. Adjustable stem in steel and

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum

Arc Floor Lamp with Perspex Shade, 1960s

H 82.68 in Dm 15.75 in

Barnaba Fornasetti large perspex floor lamp Jerusalem by Night, Italy circa 1995

By Fornasetti

Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire

A large floor lamp by Barnaba Fornasetti. “Jerusalem by Night” Printed and colored perspex Made

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1990s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Barnaba Fornasetti large perspex floor lamp Jerusalem by Night, Italy circa 1995

H 47.84 in W 10.83 in D 8.67 in

Marco Zanuso Midcentury Perspex Tripod Floor Light for O-Luce, 1964

By Marco Zanuso, O-Luce

Located in Milan, Italy

Rare tripod floor lamp by Marco Zanuso, manufactured by O-Luce in the 1960s and later re-issued by

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Marco Zanuso Midcentury Perspex Tripod Floor Light for O-Luce, 1964

H 64.18 in Dm 12.6 in

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By Harvey Guzzini

Located in Amsterdam, NL

is the largest the Clan series and the smallest! It can be used as either a table lamp or a floor

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Clan Lamp by Harvey Guzzini

H 20.08 in Dm 18.12 in

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Floor Lamp Perspex For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic floor lamp perspex available at 1stDibs. A floor lamp perspex — often made from metal, plastic and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a floor lamp perspex — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each floor lamp perspex bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made floor lamp perspex over the years, but those crafted by Kartell, Luigi Bandini Buti and Bergboms are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Floor Lamp Perspex?

Prices for a floor lamp perspex can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $686 and can go as high as $12,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,875.

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 Perspex

What are floor lamps?
1 Answer
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.
How tall should floor lamps be?
1 Answer
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.
What is a torchiere floor lamp?
1 Answer
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.
What is the best floor lamp?
1 Answer
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.
How do you identify an old floor lamp?
1 Answer
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.
How do I choose an arc floor lamp?
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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.
What is a rotary switch on a floor lamp?
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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.
What is a good bright floor lamp?
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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.
How tall should an arc floor lamp be?
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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.
How can I tell if a floor lamp is vintage?
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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.
What are the parts of a floor lamp called?
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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.
What is the best reading floor lamp?
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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.
What is the best floor lamp for reading?
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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.
How do you identify an antique floor lamp?
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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.
Are LED floor lamps worth it?
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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.
What type of floor lamp gives the most light?
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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.
Is the Flos Arco floor lamp adjustable?
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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.
How do I assemble a Noguchi paper lantern floor lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The assembly of Noguchi Akari light sculptures depends on the model, as there are several models available. Take note of your exact model number and then consult the brand’s website for the multi-stepped process of assembly. Shop a range of vintage and modern Isamu Noguchi light sculptures on 1stDibs.

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