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Art Deco Floor Lamp with Shelves, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Art Deco Floor Lamp with Shelves, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

Art Deco Floor Lamp with Shelves, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

This rare Art Deco floor lamp with integrated shelves was produced in Czechoslovakia during the

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp with Ceramic Tile Shelves
Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp with Ceramic Tile Shelves

Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp with Ceramic Tile Shelves

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

built-in shelves with vibrant royal blue tiles. A new linen shade sits elegantly within the oak rim

Category

Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

French Art Deco Walnut Floor Lamp With Shelves
French Art Deco Walnut Floor Lamp With Shelves

French Art Deco Walnut Floor Lamp With Shelves

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Deco walnut floor lamp with round table top, shelf, and base with a square center post ending in a chrome uplight with 4 glass rings.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Step Shelves Faux Bamboo Gilt Base Floor Lamp
Step Shelves Faux Bamboo Gilt Base Floor Lamp

Step Shelves Faux Bamboo Gilt Base Floor Lamp

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice unusual spiral step shelves, gilt faux bamboo base, floor lamp. In style of

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

French Directoire Mahogany and Brass Mounted Floor Lamp with Shelves
French Directoire Mahogany and Brass Mounted Floor Lamp with Shelves

French Directoire Mahogany and Brass Mounted Floor Lamp with Shelves

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

with Shelves, a timeless blend of elegance and functionality. Crafted during the Directoire period

Category

Vintage 1950s French Directoire Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp With Low Tiled Shelves Edition Votre Maison
Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp With Low Tiled Shelves Edition Votre Maison

Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp With Low Tiled Shelves Edition Votre Maison

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in London, GB

This floor lamp by Guillerme et Chambron for Edition Votre Maison, dating from the 1960s, is crafted in waxed oak with ceramic tile detailing. The design combines lighting with integ...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp with Bookshelf
Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp with Bookshelf

Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp with Bookshelf

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

bookshelf with two shelves A new linen shade sits elegantly within the oak rim. Newly rewired

Category

Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Mogg - TRI.BE.CA Floor Lamp & Bookshelf
Mogg - TRI.BE.CA Floor Lamp & Bookshelf

Mogg - TRI.BE.CA Floor Lamp & Bookshelf

By Mogg

Located in Alcamo, IT

celebrating the innovative energy of New York City. It features three stacked shelves for everyday objects and

Category

2010s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950s Wrought Iron and Rattan Floor Lamp by Frederick Weinberg
1950s Wrought Iron and Rattan Floor Lamp by Frederick Weinberg

1950s Wrought Iron and Rattan Floor Lamp by Frederick Weinberg

Located in Brooklyn, NY

rattan. It features two built-in round glass shelves, offering convenient storage for small items. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp with Low Shelf
Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp with Low Shelf

Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp with Low Shelf

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

shelves, with the top shelf accented by original ceramic tiles. A new linen shade within the oak rim

Category

Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Mid Century Combination Floor Lamp Table
Mid Century Combination Floor Lamp Table

Mid Century Combination Floor Lamp Table

By Luther Conover

Located in New York, NY

Classic Mid Century combination flor lamp, side table, having two shelves, with a pole lamp center

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, Oak, New Electrification, Czech, 1920s
Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, Oak, New Electrification, Czech, 1920s

Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, Oak, New Electrification, Czech, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

polish, enhancing the dark, noble tone. The design combines a vertical line with practical small shelves

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Oak

1970s Italian Two Clear Glass Shelf Chromed Metal Floor Lamp Angled Shade
1970s Italian Two Clear Glass Shelf Chromed Metal Floor Lamp Angled Shade

1970s Italian Two Clear Glass Shelf Chromed Metal Floor Lamp Angled Shade

Located in London, England

1970s Italian polished chrome floor lamp incorporating two small shelves with clear toughed glass

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Postmodern Brass Torchiere Uplight Halogen Floor Lamp c. 1970/90's
Postmodern Brass Torchiere Uplight Halogen Floor Lamp c. 1970/90's

Postmodern Brass Torchiere Uplight Halogen Floor Lamp c. 1970/90's

By Arteluce, Arredoluce

Located in New York, NY

, original, clean and working condition. This unusual lamp features two interior shelves for display of small

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Guillerme and Chambron Inspired Standing Lamp with Integrated Tables, 1950s
Guillerme and Chambron Inspired Standing Lamp with Integrated Tables, 1950s

Guillerme and Chambron Inspired Standing Lamp with Integrated Tables, 1950s

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Los Angeles, CA

tables. Fun vintage design, made from pecan wood with two round shelves measuring 11.25”. Comes with

Category

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

Materials

Wood

1980s Tarcisio Colzani for Porada Arredi Tension Floor Lamp with Accessories
1980s Tarcisio Colzani for Porada Arredi Tension Floor Lamp with Accessories

1980s Tarcisio Colzani for Porada Arredi Tension Floor Lamp with Accessories

By Porada Arredi, Tarcisio Colzani

Located in Philadelphia, PA

accomodating features; A bookshelf with built-in bookends, round glass shelves to accommodate small items, as

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Wire

Laurel Lamp Company Tripod Display Floor Lamp
Laurel Lamp Company Tripod Display Floor Lamp

Laurel Lamp Company Tripod Display Floor Lamp

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Laurel Lamp Company Display Floor Lamp. Two glass shelves that can be adjusted and moved up and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Wrought Iron Zadounaisky Floor Lamp
French Art Deco Wrought Iron Zadounaisky Floor Lamp

French Art Deco Wrought Iron Zadounaisky Floor Lamp

By Michel Zadounaïsky

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Deco wrought iron floor lamp with 2 adjustable round frosted glass platform shelves

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wood Floor Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Wood Floor Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Wood Floor Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

wraparound shelves make convenient places to keep books, reading glasses and the like. The tops of the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp, Teak with Palm Carvings, 1930, 76" Tall
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp, Teak with Palm Carvings, 1930, 76" Tall

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp, Teak with Palm Carvings, 1930, 76" Tall

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

lamp supports a turned and carved upright, this has 2 shelves and the column is decorated with carvings

Category

Vintage 1930s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Teak

1960s Gaetano Sciolari Brass and Glass Cane Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp
1960s Gaetano Sciolari Brass and Glass Cane Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp

1960s Gaetano Sciolari Brass and Glass Cane Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

from brass shelves. Each section contains 40 long, thin glass rods, which are all fully removable for

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Off white tower floor lamp in metal by Jean Perzel
Off white tower floor lamp in metal by Jean Perzel

Off white tower floor lamp in metal by Jean Perzel

By Atelier Jean Perzel

Located in Monaco, MC

Perzel (France) 4 shelves with a light each. Circa 1960 H 168 D 19/23 with wall fixation More

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

A SPECTACULAR SCULPTURAL MID-CENTURY-MODERN FREE-FORM FLOOR LAMP, France 1950
A SPECTACULAR SCULPTURAL MID-CENTURY-MODERN FREE-FORM FLOOR LAMP, France 1950

A SPECTACULAR SCULPTURAL MID-CENTURY-MODERN FREE-FORM FLOOR LAMP, France 1950

Located in PARIS, FR

structure in copper-plated tubular brass, welded and folded, 2 circular wooden shelves, 3 plant holder arms

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

1960s Tri-Tiered Mid-Century Floor Lamp
1960s Tri-Tiered Mid-Century Floor Lamp

1960s Tri-Tiered Mid-Century Floor Lamp

Located in Denton, TX

Combination of brass with walnut multi-tiered shelves. New shade included.

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Fine French 1960's Illuminated Column by Jean Perzel
Fine French 1960's Illuminated Column by Jean Perzel

Fine French 1960's Illuminated Column by Jean Perzel

By Atelier Jean Perzel

Located in Long Island City, NY

With an off-white/cream lacquered structure, three illuminated shelves with a brown background, a

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Heavy Metal Lamp
Heavy Metal Lamp

Heavy Metal Lamp

$1,657 / item

Heavy Metal Lamp

By Kiki & Joost, Joost van Bleiswijk

Located in Eindhoven, NL

shapes. Stools, tables, lamps, and shelves are carefully handmade in Joost’s workshop in Eindhoven

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Italian Post Modern Floor Lamp design by Perry A. King & S. Mirand for Arteluce
Italian Post Modern Floor Lamp design by Perry A. King & S. Mirand for Arteluce

Italian Post Modern Floor Lamp design by Perry A. King & S. Mirand for Arteluce

By Arteluce, Memphis Group

Located in Roma, IT

supports a passage of light created by 4 overlapping glass shelves, two faces which direct the light

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Minimalist Elegant 'Spider' Floor Lamp by Joe Colombo  for Oluce, Italy 1965
Minimalist Elegant 'Spider' Floor Lamp by Joe Colombo  for Oluce, Italy 1965

Minimalist Elegant 'Spider' Floor Lamp by Joe Colombo for Oluce, Italy 1965

By Joe Colombo, Oluce

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

a version with a clamp attachment for securing it to table tops, shelves etc. Literature: 'I

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Unique 1980s Sculptural Floor Lamp
Unique 1980s Sculptural Floor Lamp

Unique 1980s Sculptural Floor Lamp

$2,997Sale Price|68% Off

Unique 1980s Sculptural Floor Lamp

By Memphis Group

Located in New York, NY

smoked glass trays, a beige, pink and yellow lacquered wood base. Three shelves. Long hallogen tube.

Category

Late 20th Century American Memphis Group Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Floor lamp and plant stand "CLOSE ENCOUNTER" by Kerst Koopman, Dutch design 80s
Floor lamp and plant stand "CLOSE ENCOUNTER" by Kerst Koopman, Dutch design 80s

Floor lamp and plant stand "CLOSE ENCOUNTER" by Kerst Koopman, Dutch design 80s

By Kerst Koopman

Located in DE MEERN, NL

futurist object. It comes with shelves, a storage alcove or magazine holder and several planter stands. The

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Mid-Century Laurel Lamp and Side Table
Mid-Century Laurel Lamp and Side Table

Mid-Century Laurel Lamp and Side Table

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Pasadena, TX

brass frame supporting a perferated black metal light diffuser and two round black laminate shelves

Category

Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Floor Lamp with 3-Tier Shelves, 1970s
Italian Floor Lamp with 3-Tier Shelves, 1970s

Italian Floor Lamp with 3-Tier Shelves, 1970s

Located in Helsingborg, Skåne

Italian floor lamp with 3-tier shelves, 1970s.  

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Floor Lamps brass and glass shelves France 1940's
Floor Lamps brass and glass shelves France 1940's

Floor Lamps brass and glass shelves France 1940's

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French Art Moderne Floor Lamps brass and glass shelves New sockets and rewired Shades not

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s floor lamp and flower holder
1950s floor lamp and flower holder

1950s floor lamp and flower holder

Located in Braga, Braga

Nice floor lamp with some shelves Functional

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Modernist Smoky Lucite and Chrome with Shelving Floor Lamp
1970s Modernist Smoky Lucite and Chrome with Shelving Floor Lamp

1970s Modernist Smoky Lucite and Chrome with Shelving Floor Lamp

By Joe Colombo

Located in Mount Penn, PA

chrome square tubing frame with three smoky Lucite shelves that can hold some fantastic decorative

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Floor Lamps

Machine Age Art Deco Side/Lamp Tables, Manner of Walter Von Nessen  Middle SOLD
Machine Age Art Deco Side/Lamp Tables, Manner of Walter Von Nessen  Middle SOLD

Machine Age Art Deco Side/Lamp Tables, Manner of Walter Von Nessen Middle SOLD

Located in Dallas, TX

. Walnut shelves/bases with copper or chrome hardware. Chrome version has original shade. The copper has

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Copper, Chrome

1960s Luminous Column by Jean Perzel
1960s Luminous Column by Jean Perzel

1960s Luminous Column by Jean Perzel

By Atelier Jean Perzel

Located in Paris, FR

A n° 966 luminous column with white lacquered metal structure and opaline top by Jean Perzel (1892-1986). Jean Perzel was born to Bruck, in Bavaria (Germany), on May 2nd, 1892. In...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Art Deco, Mahogany, Bronze, Floor Lamp with Shelves, USA, 1940s
Art Deco, Mahogany, Bronze, Floor Lamp with Shelves, USA, 1940s

Art Deco, Mahogany, Bronze, Floor Lamp with Shelves, USA, 1940s

Located in Manhasset, NY

Art Deco, Mahogany, Bronze, Modern Floor Lamp with Shelves, USA, 1940s A modernist Art Deco style

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Arc Floor Lamps with Two-Tiered Shelves
Pair of Art Deco Arc Floor Lamps with Two-Tiered Shelves

Pair of Art Deco Arc Floor Lamps with Two-Tiered Shelves

Located in Chicago, IL

round shelves. The support wing is finished in black lacquer. *Price displayed is for each lamp.

Category

Vintage 1940s Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Floor Lamp with Shelves by Laurel, circa 1960s
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Floor Lamp with Shelves by Laurel, circa 1960s

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Floor Lamp with Shelves by Laurel, circa 1960s

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Troy, MI

Vintage Mid Century Modern Laurel Brass Floor Lamp with Shelves 1960s Incredible brass floor lamp

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of French 1950s Floor Lamps
Pair of French 1950s Floor Lamps

Pair of French 1950s Floor Lamps

Located in London, GB

stem with a circular mirror shelves, with bespoke white cone shades with black edging, France, circa

Category

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

Danish Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp Stand
Danish Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp Stand

Danish Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp Stand

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nice vintage Danish modern walnut floor lamp shelves or stand combination.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Unique Art Deco Floor Lamp
Unique Art Deco Floor Lamp

Unique Art Deco Floor Lamp

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Style: Art Deco. Period: 1930-1939. Adjustable shelves and the height of the light.  

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Other Floor Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass, Wood, Walnut

Habitat Chrome, Travertine and Glass Floor Lamp
Habitat Chrome, Travertine and Glass Floor Lamp

Habitat Chrome, Travertine and Glass Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Habitat chrome frame floor lamp with white lucite lampshade. Two shelves, top of glass, bottom

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Chrome, Steel

1930s Rare Art Deco Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia
1930s Rare Art Deco Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia

1930s Rare Art Deco Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Rare model with shelves and compartment - Newly rewired - Finished with shellac - Lamp can

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Floor Lamp / Frederick Weinberg
Floor Lamp / Frederick Weinberg

Floor Lamp / Frederick Weinberg

Located in Jersey City, NJ

has two glass shelves.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Modernist Floor Lamp by Adnet
Modernist Floor Lamp by Adnet

Modernist Floor Lamp by Adnet

Located in New York, NY

Jacques Adnet ( 1900-1984) Floor lamp with offset shelves, chromed metal, glass, stepped marble

Category

Vintage 1940s Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Nickel-Plated and Black Lacquer, Germany, circa 1930
Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Nickel-Plated and Black Lacquer, Germany, circa 1930

Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Nickel-Plated and Black Lacquer, Germany, circa 1930

Located in Regensburg, DE

Bent tubular steel (newly nickel-plated). Black lacquered wooden shelves. Original frosted glass

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Modern Metal and Frosted Glass Floor Lamps
Modern Metal and Frosted Glass Floor Lamps

Modern Metal and Frosted Glass Floor Lamps

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of modern metal floor lamps with frosted glass shades and round shelves. Measures: 50.5

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Czech Art Deco Floor lamp by Jindrich Halabala, Oak, Chrome and Steel, 1930s
Czech Art Deco Floor lamp by Jindrich Halabala, Oak, Chrome and Steel, 1930s

Czech Art Deco Floor lamp by Jindrich Halabala, Oak, Chrome and Steel, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Republic Period: 1930-1939. Adjustable shelves and the height of the light.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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Floor Lamps with Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of floor lamps with shelves available for sale. The range of distinct floor lamps with shelves — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. Floor lamps with shelves have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Floor lamps with shelves made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some floor lamps with shelves are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller floor lamps with shelves, measuring 3.94 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Guillerme et Chambron, Atelier Jean Perzel and Laurel Lamp Company each produced beautiful floor lamps with shelves that are worth considering.

How Much are Floor Lamps with Shelves?

Floor lamps with shelves can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,350, while the lowest priced sells for $575 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.

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 with Shelves
  • 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.