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Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Floor Lamp, 1930s
Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Floor Lamp, 1930s

Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Floor Lamp, 1930s

By Venini, Gio Ponti

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid Italian Murano Glass Floor Lamp, 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte rare pair of crystal floor lamps, 1930s
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte rare pair of crystal floor lamps, 1930s

Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte rare pair of crystal floor lamps, 1930s

By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte

Located in Parma, IT

Fontana Arte design Pietro Chiesa, a very rare pair of crystal floor lamps, 1930s. Thick beveled

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

German Bauhaus-style metal and steel Hanau floor lamp, 1930s
German Bauhaus-style metal and steel Hanau floor lamp, 1930s

German Bauhaus-style metal and steel Hanau floor lamp, 1930s

By Hanau

Located in MIlano, IT

German Bauhaus-style metal and steel Hanau floor lamp, 1930s. Industrial floor lamp, of German

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

Swedish Functionalist Floor Lamp, 1930s
Swedish Functionalist Floor Lamp, 1930s

Swedish Functionalist Floor Lamp, 1930s

Located in Karlstad, SE

132-180 Lovely early functionalistic floor lamp manufactured in Sweden, 1930s. The lamp consists

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

French Art Deco Floor Lamp, 1930s
French Art Deco Floor Lamp, 1930s

French Art Deco Floor Lamp, 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Art Deco floor lamp.Striking French design from the 1930s.Solid walnut base

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Brass Floor Lamp, 1930's
Art Deco Brass Floor Lamp, 1930's

Art Deco Brass Floor Lamp, 1930's

Located in Praha, CZ

Beautiful Art Deco floor lamp made in former Czechoslovakia in the early 20th century. Made of

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gilded turned wood floor lamp, 1930s.
Gilded turned wood floor lamp, 1930s.

Gilded turned wood floor lamp, 1930s.

Located in Lisboa, PT

Gilded turned wood floor lamp with a round base. France, 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Floor Lamp, 1930s
French Art Deco Floor Lamp, 1930s

French Art Deco Floor Lamp, 1930s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Fine French Art Deco ivory lacquered metal lamp with a glass insert on the shade, 1930s. Original

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Machine Age Aluminium Floor Lamp, 1930s, USA
Machine Age Aluminium Floor Lamp, 1930s, USA

Machine Age Aluminium Floor Lamp, 1930s, USA

By Russel Wright, Gilbert Rohde

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Well made Machine Age floor lamp fabricated out of milled aluminium. Solid, sturdy construction

Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Patinated Wrought Iron Floor Lamp, 1930s
Art Deco Patinated Wrought Iron Floor Lamp, 1930s

Art Deco Patinated Wrought Iron Floor Lamp, 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Art Deco floor lamp.Striking French design from the 1930s.Patinated wrought

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Art Deco / Functionalist Brass Floor Lamp, 1930s, Restored
Rare Art Deco / Functionalist Brass Floor Lamp, 1930s, Restored

Rare Art Deco / Functionalist Brass Floor Lamp, 1930s, Restored

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare brass functionalist floor lamp with adjustable shade. Made in Czechoslovakia in 1930s

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Chrome and Glass Uplighter Floor Lamp, 1930s
Art Deco Chrome and Glass Uplighter Floor Lamp, 1930s

Art Deco Chrome and Glass Uplighter Floor Lamp, 1930s

Located in Devon, England

Super stylish 1930s Art Deco up-lighter in chrome and glass. A fabulous styled floor lamp with a

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Ernest Sabino Bronze and Sèvres Crystal Floor Lamp 1930s
Ernest Sabino Bronze and Sèvres Crystal Floor Lamp 1930s

Ernest Sabino Bronze and Sèvres Crystal Floor Lamp 1930s

By Marius-Ernest Sabino

Located in Paris, IDF

Cristallerie de Sèvres have come together in this unique Art Deco floor lamp. Bronze and iron form its

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Gilbert Rohde for Mutual Sunset Lamp Company Brass Umbrella Floor Lamp, 1930s
Gilbert Rohde for Mutual Sunset Lamp Company Brass Umbrella Floor Lamp, 1930s

Gilbert Rohde for Mutual Sunset Lamp Company Brass Umbrella Floor Lamp, 1930s

By Gilbert Rohde, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gilbert Rohde for Mutual Sunset lamp Company, unlacquered brass umbrella floor lamp with silk shade

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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Art Deco, Hand-Forged Adjustable Wrought Iron Floor Lamp, 1930s
Danish Art Deco, Hand-Forged Adjustable Wrought Iron Floor Lamp, 1930s

Danish Art Deco, Hand-Forged Adjustable Wrought Iron Floor Lamp, 1930s

Located in Odense, DK

A striking example of Scandinavian Art Deco craftsmanship, this Danish floor lamp from the 1930s is

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

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Bauhaus Chrome Adjustable Floor Lamp, 1930s / Functionalism
Bauhaus Chrome Adjustable Floor Lamp, 1930s / Functionalism

Bauhaus Chrome Adjustable Floor Lamp, 1930s / Functionalism

Located in Praha, CZ

- Functionalism, Bauhaus - Czechoslovakia, 1930s - Original condition, patina - adjustable

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Antti Hakkarainen Green Vine Floor Lamp, 1930s-1940s, Taidetakamo A. Hakkarainen
Antti Hakkarainen Green Vine Floor Lamp, 1930s-1940s, Taidetakamo A. Hakkarainen

Antti Hakkarainen Green Vine Floor Lamp, 1930s-1940s, Taidetakamo A. Hakkarainen

By Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Antti Hakkarainen

Located in Helsinki, FI

1930-40`s. Looking at the details of the design might confirm this theory, although it is almost

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Elegant Art Deco Evergreen Turned Wood Floor Lamp
Elegant Art Deco Evergreen Turned Wood Floor Lamp

Elegant Art Deco Evergreen Turned Wood Floor Lamp

Located in Riverdale, NY

Elegant Art Deco Evergreen Turned Wood Floor Lamp from the 1930's. Turned and limed wood in an

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Ernst Voss Floor Lamp, Denmark 1930’s
Ernst Voss Floor Lamp, Denmark 1930’s

Ernst Voss Floor Lamp, Denmark 1930’s

By Voss Belysning

Located in Valby, 84

the 1930’s, the lamp is a great of how the Danes had their own interpretation of Art Deco and in a way

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1930's Brass Candelabra Regency Floor Lamp
1930's Brass Candelabra Regency Floor Lamp

1930's Brass Candelabra Regency Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

The timeless elegance of our exquisite 1930's Brass Candelabra Regency Floor Lamp, this magnificent

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Vintage 1930s Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1930’s McIntosh Biolite floor lamp
1930’s McIntosh Biolite floor lamp

1930’s McIntosh Biolite floor lamp

By A.H. McIntosh Furniture

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

porcelain base, this lamp is a perfect tribute to the 1930’s physical culture movement, where every aspect

Category

Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

1930's Forge Iron Tripod Italian Floor Lamps
1930's Forge Iron Tripod Italian Floor Lamps

1930's Forge Iron Tripod Italian Floor Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Amazing pair of large forge iron tripod Italian floor lamps, newly rewired and ready to use with

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Vintage 1930s Italian Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

A 1930`s decorative floor lamp
A 1930`s decorative floor lamp

A 1930`s decorative floor lamp

$1,250Sale Price|37% Off

A 1930`s decorative floor lamp

Located in Bronx, NY

A carved wood and decorative leafed/washed finish french floor lamp with great carvings and

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Vintage 1980s French Floor Lamps

Floor Lamp/ Torchiere by Louis Poulsen, 1930's
Floor Lamp/ Torchiere by Louis Poulsen, 1930's

Floor Lamp/ Torchiere by Louis Poulsen, 1930's

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A newly patinated brass torchère uplight with funnel shaped shade atop an unadorned thin column set on a round metal base. Unmarked.

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Finnish 1930's wrought iron floor lamp
Finnish 1930's wrought iron floor lamp

Finnish 1930's wrought iron floor lamp

By Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Antti Hakkarainen

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Elevate your living space with this exquisite Finnish 1930's wrought iron floor lamp, attributed to

Category

Early 20th Century Finnish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Floor Lamp by Mazda, Italy, 1930's
Art Deco Floor Lamp by Mazda, Italy, 1930's

Art Deco Floor Lamp by Mazda, Italy, 1930's

Located in New York, NY

Mazda designed Art Deco floor lamp from Italy. Polished nickel fittings with black lacquer tapered

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

1930's Brass floor lamp with smoking table
1930's Brass floor lamp with smoking table

1930's Brass floor lamp with smoking table

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage French Floor lamp with smoking table from the 1930's. The piece is in great vintage

Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Black & Gold Floor Lamp Torchiere , 1930's
French Art Deco Black & Gold Floor Lamp Torchiere , 1930's

French Art Deco Black & Gold Floor Lamp Torchiere , 1930's

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Deco period torchiere floor lamp from France circa 1930. The conical ebonized shaft

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1930's wrought iron Art Déco floor lamp by Louis Katona
1930's wrought iron Art Déco floor lamp by Louis Katona

1930's wrought iron Art Déco floor lamp by Louis Katona

By Louis Katona

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Very rare and high quality wrought iron 1930's Floor lamp by Louis Katona Dimensions given without

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Vintage 1930s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Adjustable Doctors Floor Lamp by  Will Ross Inc. circa 1930's
Adjustable Doctors Floor Lamp by  Will Ross Inc. circa 1930's

Adjustable Doctors Floor Lamp by Will Ross Inc. circa 1930's

By Emeralite

Located in New York, NY

Wis. circa 1930's. The lamp features a upper bell form shade, which tips back and forth, plus an

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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

1930s Deco Royalchrome Floor Lamp
1930s Deco Royalchrome Floor Lamp

1930s Deco Royalchrome Floor Lamp

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1930s Royalchrome deco floor lamp.

Category

Vintage 1930s Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1930s Brass Metal Floor Lamp Lighting
1930s Brass Metal Floor Lamp Lighting

1930s Brass Metal Floor Lamp Lighting

Located in Saddle River, NJ

1930s Antique Brass Floor Lamp Lighting This elegant antique brass floor lamp features a

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Vintage 1930s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1930s
Art Deco Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1930s

Art Deco Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1930s

Located in Karlstad, SE

Elegant Swedish Art Deco floor lamp executed in brass, defined by its slender, upright form and

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Modern Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Modern Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1930s

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Cool functionalist floor lamp, in a very tall size. Made from lacquered green metal, round glass

Category

Vintage 1930s Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

ANTIQUE 1930'S FRENCH POLiSHED WALNUT STANDARD FLOOR LAMP
ANTIQUE 1930'S FRENCH POLiSHED WALNUT STANDARD FLOOR LAMP

ANTIQUE 1930'S FRENCH POLiSHED WALNUT STANDARD FLOOR LAMP

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Antique 1930s Walnut Standard Floor

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20th Century British Floor Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Floor Lamp France, 1930s
Art Deco Floor Lamp France, 1930s

Art Deco Floor Lamp France, 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Art Deco floor lamp. Striking French design from the 1930s. Solid walnut base

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1930's MISSION ARTS & CRAFTS CARVED OAK ADJUSTABLE FLOOR LAMP
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1930's MISSION ARTS & CRAFTS CARVED OAK ADJUSTABLE FLOOR LAMP

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1930's MISSION ARTS & CRAFTS CARVED OAK ADJUSTABLE FLOOR LAMP

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Oak & Iron height adjustable floor standing lamp which has been made in the Arts & Crafts Mission

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Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

American Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, USA, 1930s
American Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, USA, 1930s

American Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, USA, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass floor lamp or uplight likely designed and produced in the US, c. 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp

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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamp in Frame in White Metal and Green by Harald Notini, 1930's
Floor Lamp in Frame in White Metal and Green by Harald Notini, 1930's

Floor Lamp in Frame in White Metal and Green by Harald Notini, 1930's

By Harald Notini

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Floor Lamp in Frame in White Metal, Green and Black Lacquered Details by Harald Notini, 1930's

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Swedish Floor Lamp in Patinated Brass, 1930s
Swedish Floor Lamp in Patinated Brass, 1930s

Swedish Floor Lamp in Patinated Brass, 1930s

Located in Karlstad, SE

Graceful Swedish floor lamp from the 1940s, crafted in patinated brass. The lamp features a slender

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Kurt Versen, Floor Lamp, Brass, USA, 1930s
Kurt Versen, Floor Lamp, Brass, USA, 1930s

Kurt Versen, Floor Lamp, Brass, USA, 1930s

By Kurt Versen

Located in High Point, NC

A brass floor lamp, designed and produced by Kurt Versen, USA, 1930s Overall Dimensions (inches

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian 1930s Wrought Iron Snakes Floor Lamp
Italian 1930s Wrought Iron Snakes Floor Lamp

Italian 1930s Wrought Iron Snakes Floor Lamp

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid Italian 1930s Wrought Iron Snakes Floor Lamp. Adjustable light direction.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Bronze, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Bronze, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Bronze, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A bronze uplight floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 1930s Italian Polychrome Floor Lamps
Pair of 1930s Italian Polychrome Floor Lamps

Pair of 1930s Italian Polychrome Floor Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 1930s Italian carved polychrome floor lamps with a shell motif. They were originally

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Vintage 1930s Italian Floor Lamps

Vintage Floor Lamp by Luigi Brusotti, 1930s
Vintage Floor Lamp by Luigi Brusotti, 1930s

Vintage Floor Lamp by Luigi Brusotti, 1930s

Located in Roma, IT

Floor lamp in grinded glass and mirrored glass, with base in wood and structure in brass. Designed

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Vintage 1930s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Functionalist Floor Lamp with Adjustable Height, 1930s
Functionalist Floor Lamp with Adjustable Height, 1930s

Functionalist Floor Lamp with Adjustable Height, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

Simple and elegant functionalist floor lamp with adjustable height - min 140cm, max - 176cm. Wooden

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

French Designer, Floor Lamp, Iron, Fabric, France, 1930s
French Designer, Floor Lamp, Iron, Fabric, France, 1930s

French Designer, Floor Lamp, Iron, Fabric, France, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A gilded iron and cream-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Machine Age Chrome and Wood Floor Lamp after Rohde c. 1930's
Art Deco Machine Age Chrome and Wood Floor Lamp after Rohde c. 1930's

Art Deco Machine Age Chrome and Wood Floor Lamp after Rohde c. 1930's

By Donald Deskey, Gilbert Rohde

Located in New York, NY

wood trim, forming the vertical center pole, mounted on a faux wood painted disk form base.The lamp

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A patinated brass floor lamp likely designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1930s Art Deco Floor Lamp
1930s Art Deco Floor Lamp

1930s Art Deco Floor Lamp

Located in Devon, England

Beautiful 1930s Art Deco up-lighter in an anodised green finish. This is a very stylish floor lamp

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Fir Wood, Patinated Brass, and Blown Glass Floor Lamp, ca. 1930's
Italian Fir Wood, Patinated Brass, and Blown Glass Floor Lamp, ca. 1930's

Italian Fir Wood, Patinated Brass, and Blown Glass Floor Lamp, ca. 1930's

Located in Atlanta, GA

having a unique two piece shade of blue glass and opaque glass fitted together with a brass ring, the shade resting atop a standard of alternating fir and ebonized wood raised on a t...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1930s
Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1930s

Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and Murano-glass floor lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. The brass neck and

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Floor Lamps 1930s For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of floor lamps 1930s is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct floor lamps 1930s — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. There are 1818 antique and vintage floor lamps 1930s for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 44 modern editions to choose from as well. Floor lamps 1930s have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of floor lamps 1930s to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Scandinavian Modern and mid-century modern floor lamps 1930s are of considerable interest. Floor lamps 1930s have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Josef Frank, Jindrich Halabala and Kurt Versen are consistently popular.

How Much are Floor Lamps 1930s?

Prices for floor lamps 1930s start at $99 and top out at $290,000 with the average selling for $2,872.

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 Lamps 1930s
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the arc of the Flos Arco floor lamp is designed to allow you to adjust it with ease. Designed in 1962, this iconic style features telescoping detail built into the gracefully arched arm, making it simple to increase or decrease the height. Browse a collection of Flos Arco floor lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.