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1980s Vintage Brass Plated Adjustable Height Floor Lamp, Pivoting Light
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Vintage Brass Plated Adjustable Height Floor Lamp, Pivoting Light
Offered for sale is a
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Contrappeso Terra, Brass Floor Lamp , Pivoting Three-Arm with twin Giano shades
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Elegant re-interpretation of the midcentury iconic three-arm floor lamp called Triennale.
It
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 49.22 in Dm 55.12 in
Workstead Pendolo Floor Lamp Medium
Located in Floyd, VA
PENDOLO FLOOR LAMP pivots on extended fulcrum to simultaneously cast light in opposite directions
Category
2010s Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Workstead Pendolo Floor Lamp Small
Located in Floyd, VA
PENDOLO FLOOR LAMP pivots on extended fulcrum to simultaneously cast light in opposite directions
Category
2010s Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Gilbert Watrous Pivoting Floor Lamp
By Gilbert Watrous
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chosen to be 1 of 10 lamps in the Museum of modern Art Lighting competition, 1951
This Design
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Space Age Brass Floor Lamp with Three Pivoting Head after Regggiani
By Clover Lamp Company, Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Space Age brass floor lamp with 3 adjustable spot lights by Clover Lamp Company, which
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 72 in W 34 in D 32 in
Pivot Medium Floor Lamp by Carlo Constantini
Located in Geneve, CH
Pivot Small Floor Lamp by Carlo Constantini
Dimensions: Ø 60 x H 200 cm.
Materials: Polyethylene
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Other
Pivot XL Floor Lamp by Carlo Constantini
Located in Geneve, CH
Pivot XL Floor Lamp by Carlo Constantini
Dimensions: Ø 70 x H 210 cm.
Materials: Polyethylene
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Other
Pivot Small Floor Lamp by Carlo Constantini
Located in Geneve, CH
Pivot Small Floor Lamp by Carlo Constantini
Dimensions: Ø 43 x H 145 cm.
Materials: Polyethylene
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Other
Russel Wright Pivoting Floor Lamp for Fairmont Lamp Company
By Russel Wright
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Russel Wright pivoting floor lamp for Fairmont Lamp Company, circa 1954. Amazingly very original
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Goffredo Reggiani Italian Floor Lamp, 4 Adjustable, Pivoting Lights
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Miami, FL
Goffredo Reggiani Italian Floor Lamp, 4 Adjustable, Pivoting Lights
Offered for sale is an
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Iron, Wire
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp with Dual Pivoting Shades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modernist floor lamp with twin adjusting shades. Accommodate modern efficient
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Modern Pivoting Polished Brass Adjustable Pharmacy Task Floor Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Modern Polished Brass Pharmacy Style Floor Task Lamp with Adjustable Height and Pivoting
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp with Articulating Pivoting Shades by Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three shade floor lamp with pivoting heads. Classic Lightolier styling in minimal elegant form
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Scialytique French Industrial Surgical Floor Lamp with Pivoting Adjustable Arm
By Scialytique
Located in Miami, FL
Scialytique French Industrial Surgical Floor Lamp with Pivoting Adjustable Arm
Offered for sale is
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
H 85 in W 52.5 in D 21.25 in
Series01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Ash Leather, "Smoke" Patinated Brass, Pivoting
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
, soft unstructured pivoting leather shade, hand-dyed braided cotton cord. All material finishes are
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 51 in W 8 in D 13.25 in
1960s Cream Color Pivot Floor Lamp by Angelo Lelli, Italian Design
By Arredoluce
Located in London, GB
A 1960s floor light. Italian design by Angelo Lelli for his Arredoluce company in Monza, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble
1970s Koch and Lowy Chrome Floor Lamp with Three Cylinder Pivoting Shades
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Astoria, NY
A 1970s chrome floor lamp by Koch and Lowy, produced in the US, features three cylinder-shaped
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Stilux Swivel and Pivoting Floor Lamp Made of Brass and Marble, Italy, 1950s
By Stilux
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This charming floor lamp is a very rare lighting fixture that was manufactured by Stilux in Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
H 70.87 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1970s Koch+Lowy Brass Floor Lamp 3 Pivoting Heads Vintage Mid-Century Tri-Light
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This vintage floor lamp by Koch & Lowy, comes in polished brass, with three pivoting rounded light
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 72 in W 26 in D 12.75 in
Italian Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian floor lamp with two pivoting shades and marble base. Brass neck allow to change the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Goose, White Bedside Table Lamp with Pivoting Lampshade, Made in France
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
up cell phones, creates a poetic atmosphere: wearing a pivoting lampshade, she allows subtle louvered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood, Laminate
H 37.41 in W 29.93 in D 13.78 in
Italian Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian mid century brass lamp, pivoting shade and pivoting base. Floor lamp has some tarnish bras
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Sigfried Giedion Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sigfried Giedion Telescoping and pivoting floor lamp.
Manufactured by B.A.G.Turgi
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Italian Floor Lamp Buy Luci
By Luci Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable floor lamp by Luci Milano. Pivoting chrome lamp shades also adjustable height.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Robert Sonneman Triennale Chrome Floor Lamp with Adjustable Orb Li
By Laurel Lamp Company, Vico Magistretti, Gino Sarfatti, Goffredo Reggiani, Robert Sonneman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
:
: 1970s vintage chrome floor lamp
: Three pivoting orb lights for adjustable illumination
: A sleek
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 57.5 in W 33 in D 33 in
Paavo Tynell Brass and Rattan Articulating Floor Lamp
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage polished brass and rattan articulating floor lamp. The adjustable floor lamp features
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Crane Floor Lamp by Curtis Jere, USA 1971
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Miami, FL
Large crane floor lamp by Curtis Jere, USA, 1971
Largest, multi directional (rotates, pivots
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Capacio Floor Lamp by Fulvio Ferrari
By Fulvio Ferrari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fulvio Ferrari design this floor lamps in 1974
Capacio floor lamps have adjustable height and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Smith Victor Adjustable Height Industrial Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial chic metal tripod floor lamp. Adjustable height and adjustable pivoting shade. Signed
Category
20th Century Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Crane Floor Lamp by Curtis Jere, USA 1971, medium sized
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Oxford, GB
into a huge space but practical, multi directional (rotates, pivots, tilts) floor lamp by Curtis Jere
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Sleek Tilt/Swivel Chrome Floor Lamp by Cedric Hartman, 1960s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sleek Cedric Hartman chrome floor lamp with a curved, pivoting stem terminating in a swiveling
Category
20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970s Vintage Chrome "Eyeball" Shade Floor Lamp with 3 Shades
By Robert Sonneman, Koch & Lowy, Lightolier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1970s Vintage chrome floor lamp with three pivoting "eyeball" globe shades.
Vintage steel and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
A Mid Century French Brass Double Coned Tripod Floor lamp
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
A French twin arm with tripod foot brass floor lamp. The adjustable and pivotable heads in red and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Floor Lamp by Sigfried Giedion for B.A.G. Turgi, 1940's
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vertically telescoping floor lamp with shade on a pivoting neck.
Category
20th Century Swiss Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
A Swedish Organic Teak & Brass Standard Floor Lamp With Circular Brass Shade
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Swedish Organic Teak & Brass Standard Floor Lamp With A Pivotable Brass Gooseneck & Brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Enamel
H 48.43 in W 22.05 in D 20.08 in
Joe Colombo Model #3320/R 'Coupé' Floor Lamp in Black for Oluce
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Glendale, CA
’ table lamp, a larger 'Model 2202' table lamp, a straight floor lamp 'Model 3321,' or a pivoting wall
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Joe Colombo Model #3320/R 'Coupé' Floor Lamp in White for Oluce
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Glendale, CA
’ table lamp, a larger 'Model 2202' table lamp, a straight floor lamp 'Model 3321,' or a pivoting wall
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Extra Large Vintage Curtis Jeré Crane Floor Light
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Miami, FL
, pivots, tilts) floor lamp by Curtis Jere - ALL original vintage. Polished chrome, two spotlights with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Arredoluce Yellow Lamp, by Angelo Lelli, Italy, circa 1952
By Arredoluce
Located in Roma, IT
Ettore Sottsass, though the company’s best-known designs, variations on a floor lamp with a slender
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass, Aluminum
Telescoping Lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni for O-luce
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early telescoping floor/desk lamp with a pivoting cone shade on an enameled and chromed steel
Category
20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Gio Ponti for Arredoluce, Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Applique, 1957
By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
, variations on a floor lamp with a slender column, pivoting arms that allowed for maximum flexibility of use
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 37.8 in W 14.18 in D 7.09 in
Vintage Industrial Pivoting Metal Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage industrial pivoting and adjustable floor lamp. Newly rewired. Features a wooden base. The
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Chrome Floor Lamp 1960s with Pivoting Globes
Located in Berkeley, CA
Floor Lamp with 2 metal globe pivoting and adjustable in high.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Chrome Floor Lamp with Pivoting Boom Arm, 1960s
Located in Detroit, MI
This unique vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome floor lamp circa 1960 features a pivoting Boom arm
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Industrial Floor Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A really fun and versatile industrial floor lamp with pivoting shade. Newly painted red! When shade
Category
Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Italian Standing Floor Lamp with Metal Shade
Located in Limerick, IE
Classic Italian midcentury standing floor lamp. Top arm pivots with wonderful brass joint. Sits on
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Style Floor Lamp, Custom Made from Italy
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Italian midcentury style floor lamp adjustable pivoting cone and 2-light. Different colors for the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
The Versorium Floor Lamp in Blackened Bronze and Antique Brass
By Imagin London
Located in Leighton Buzzard, GB
Pivoting floor lamp in black marble with blackened bronze and antique brass metalwork.
Light
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Thin Contemporary Dimmable LED Adjustable Floor Lamp in Black Oxide
By Peter Bristol, Juniper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At 58 inch height the floor lamp can be rotated and pivoted to provide reading, accent or ambient
Category
2010s American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron, Brass
Thin Contemporary Dimmable LED Adjustable Floor Lamp in Satin Nickel
By Juniper, Peter Bristol
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At 58 inch height the floor lamp can be rotated and pivoted to provide reading, accent or ambient
Category
2010s American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Thin Contemporary Dimmable LED Adjustable Floor Lamp in Satin Brass
By Juniper, Peter Bristol
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At 58 inch height the floor lamp can be rotated and pivoted to provide reading, accent or ambient
Category
2010s American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Italian Midcentury Floor Lamp, Vintage Brass Frame and Marble Base
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Italian midcentury style floor lamp adjustable three pivoting shades and 6-light. Different colors
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
Rare Adjustable Floor Lamp by Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK of Amsterdam, circa 1960
By Frank Ligtelijn, RAAK
Located in L'Escala, ES
This chromium-plate steel floor lamp has a pivoting smoked glass globe on a height adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 43.31 in Dm 10.24 in
Mid-Century Modern Koch & Lowy Chrome Three-Headed Floor Lamp, Pivoting Shades
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a marvellous, chrome, floor lamp, with three adjustable heads, by Koch
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Floor lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Steel and Brass floor lamp. Pivoting Head
Category
Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps
Italian Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian floor lamp , pivoting pair of brass shades
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Ben Seibel Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Ben Seibel Adjusable Floor Lamp. Pivoting shade and ball joint pivoting at base
Category
Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Italian Floor Lamp Attributed to Tito Agnoli for O-Luce
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
O-Luce floor lamp pivoting tree shades brushed aluminum chrome base.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Italian Floor Lamp in the Style of Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Originally designed by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, this floor lamp pivots on its brass armature
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass, Enamel
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Floor Lamp Pivot For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal floor lamp pivot for your home. A floor lamp pivot — often made from metal, brass and chrome — can elevate any home. There are 24 variations of the antique or vintage floor lamp pivot you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the floor lamp pivot you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A floor lamp pivot is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made floor lamp pivot over the years, but those crafted by Koch & Lowy, Russel Wright and Adam Otlewski are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Floor Lamp Pivot?
A floor lamp pivot can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,906, while the lowest priced sells for $575 and the highest can go for as much as $19,215.
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 Pivot
- What are floor lamps?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024A 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024A 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Floor 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To 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, 2023To 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, 2022On 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, 2021A 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023How 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, 2022There 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, 2023The 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, 2021The 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, 2021Floor 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Many 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The 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, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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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