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Lamp Floor Standing Reading 1960 Enameled Chrome Wood Original Shade Extending
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Mid-Century Modern, orange enameled, extending floor standing or reading lamp with original shade
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
H 66.15 in Dm 10.04 in
Stilnovo Mid-Century Reading Floor Lamp Brass whit lacquered Metal italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Vigevano, PV
Reading floor lamp in white lacquered metal and brass. ideal for reading corners. This lamp is from
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 63 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in
Telescopic Floor Lamp or Reading Light Sintesi by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Munich, DE
Vintage telescopic and rotating floor lamp or reading light 'Sintesi'. Adjustable in vertically and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 8.86 in Dm 72.84 in
Adjustable Vintage Floor Lamp or Reading Light by Sölken Leuchten Germany 1980s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Vintage telescopic and rotating floor lamp or reading light. Adjustable in vertically and
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in Dm 68.9 in
1960s Stylized Space Age Gerald Thurston Reading Floor Lamps Mid-Century Modern
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Gerald Thurston stylized matching space age reading floor lamps.
These rare Gerald Thurston
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 45 in W 18 in D 8 in
1990s Robert Sonneman George Kovacs Gray Pharmacy Library Reading Floor Lamp 60"
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Dayton, OH
floor lamp in grey.
15” x 6.25” x 49.5” / height adjustable to 59.5" (width x depth x height).
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 49.5 in W 15 in D 6.25 in
Tulip Glass Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurst for Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Glass & Brass Floor Lamp by GERALD THURSTON
Gerald Thurston's (American, 1914 - ) elegant 1960's mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Elegant Mid Century Modern Diabolo Floor Lamp or Reading Light Austria 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Absolutely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern floor lamp or reading light
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Reading Floor Lamp Brass lacquered Metal by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very Rare Mid-Century Modern reading floor lamp in brass, red and white lacquered metal, white
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
H 61.03 in W 13.39 in D 52.37 in
20th Century Swedish Vintage Teak Wood Reading Floor Lamp by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique Swedish Gustavian Staken, floor lamp made of hand carved teak wood, designed
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Teak
Alain RICHARD reading lamp 1970
By Alain Richard
Located in PARIS, FR
Alain RICHARD (1926-2017)
" A19 L " reading lamp in off-white lacquered metal, pivoting light head
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Floor Lamp Frosted Glass Mushroom Globe Laurel Lamp Co
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid-Century Modern chrome floor lamp with frosted glass mushroom globe by Laurel Lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Elegant Adjustable Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp or Reading Light, 1970s Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern floor lamp or reading light with adjustable height and pivoting arm and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 53.15 in W 9.85 in D 15.75 in
Koch & Lowy Articulated Reading Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic articulating reading or task lamp manufactured by Koch & Lowy, in the style of Arteluce
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bright Chrome Adjustable Floor Reading Pharmacy Style Lamp by Casella C 1980's
By Casella Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Slick Postmodern floor lamp by Casella, circa 1970/1980's. The lamp features a swivel arm and is
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
H 52 in W 16 in D 18 in
Rare Floor Lamp or Reading Light by Barbieri e Marianelli for Tronconi 1970s
By Tronconi, Barbieri e Marianelli
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and articulated Mid-Century Modern floor lamp or reading light with adjustable height
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 57.09 in W 8.67 in D 11.23 in
2 Ralph Lauren Antique Brass Sargent Swing Arm Floor Lamps Reading Light Pair
By Ralph Lauren, Visual Comfort
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Visual Comfort Sargent Swing Arm Floor Lamp, Designed by Ralph Lauren. Features Natural Antiqued
Category
Late 20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 64 in W 32 in D 20 in
Adjustable Floor Lamp / Reading Light 8180 by Karl-Heinz Kinsky for Cosack 1960s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Munich, DE
Rare & elegant Mid-Century Modern adjustable floor lamp or reading light Nr 8180. Designed by Karl
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
H 59.06 in W 11.03 in D 35.44 in
Fine and Unusual French Art Deco Reading Floor Lamp by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a bronze leg and a pivoting ivory lacquered arm that support a brass and glass shade.
Perfect next to a sofa or a writing table (the hole in the base was designed to put a table...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Orange Chromed Space Age Spot Floor Lamp by Swiss Lamps International
By Lad Team, Swiss Lamps International
Located in Vienna, AT
This fantastic orange Mid-Century Modern double spot floor lamp has been designed by LAD Team for
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Flip Floor Torchiere and Reading Lamp by Kurt Versen
By Kurt Versen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
. Newly rewired with twin sockets. Iconic floor lamp by Kurt Versen which doubles as a reading lamp then
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Brass
H 61.75 in Dm 14.75 in
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Floor Lamp with Travertine Stone by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Floor Lamp designed and manufactured by Laurel Lamp Co. in the United States circa 1960’s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Chrome
Double Arm Mercury Glass Reading Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage double arm Industrial floor lamp, fully adjustable reading, task light with antique mercury
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron, Steel
Nessen Studios Brass & Walnut Reading Floor Lamp with White Glass Shade, 1950's
By Nessen Studio
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid Century Modern Nessen Studios Brass and Walnut Floor Lamp with White Milk Glass Liner
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 64 in W 11 in D 11 in
Vintage Max Studio Home Modern Arc Steel Marble Floor Library Reading Lamp 64"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Max Studio Home modern arched floor lamp. Made of steel featuring the symbolic mid century
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Steel
H 63.5 in W 25 in D 11 in
Midcentury Chrome Reading Lamp by Casella
By Cedric Hartman, Casella Lighting, Casella
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
The swivel floor lamp with V-shaped base and glass rod shade. Manufactured in San Francisco
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Multi Angle Floor Standing Reading Light A Great Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Multi Angle Floor Standing Reading Light
A Great Piece, it can stand out of the way behind your
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Pair of Swivel Arm Reading Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960s French swivel arm reading lamps with molded glass shades.
Measurements:
Height: 54
Category
Vintage 1960s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp or Reading Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern floor lamp or reading light with adjustable diffuser. Designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 45.28 in W 5.71 in D 9.06 in
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Reading Floor Lamps 'Bola' by Florian Schulz 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two elegant and articulated floor lamps or reading lights. Model Bola. Designed and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 59.06 in Dm 9.06 in
Karl Springer Rare "Sculpture Reading Lamp" 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Sculpture Reading Lamp" in brushed stainless steel with two additional lights in feet, all
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
'Dafne Reading Lamp' white/tabaco, La Caja
By La Caja
Located in MADRID, ES
Dafne Reading Lamp, takes inspiration from medieval Spanish chandeliers. The perfect height for reading
Category
2010s European Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Contemporary 'Trefoil' Reading Lamp with Bronze Details
By John McDevitt, McDevitt Metal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A reduced-height floor lamp intended for use as a reading lamp. Set on a tri foot base featuring
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel, Bronze
Chrome Low Profile Reading Lamp, USA 1970's
Located in New York, NY
A reading floor lamp with an L-shaped base, adjustable; ideal for corner use.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury George Kovacs Robert Sonneman Modern Reading Lamp
By George Kovacs, Sonneman Lighting
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Offered for sale is a Mid-Century Modern floor lamp designed by George Kovacs for Robert Sonneman
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Queen Floor Lamp
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
A timeless floor lamp for a chic, contemporary living room. The queen floor lamp stands on a simple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Valenti Reading Lamps in Stitched Leather, France 1960's
By Valenti
Located in New York, NY
Matched pair of black leather stitched floor lamps in excellent condition with weighted bases
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Standard Lamp, English, Brass, Adjustable Reading Light, 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage standard lamp. An English, heavy brass adjustable reading light, dating to
Category
Mid-20th Century British Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 82.29 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Modern Pharmacy Reading Lamp by Koch & Lowy
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous chrome lamp that extends and raises for all positions of providing light. Chrome is in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Stilnovo Floor Lamp 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Very nice and typical Italian shaped floor lamp by Stilnovo, Italy 1950.
The floor lamp has a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Torchiere Reading Lamp Style of Kurt Versen
By Kurt Versen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegant and simple with numerous positions for the reading lamp. Torchiere and flexible reading
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Redding, CT
Adjustable Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp. Great for reading by a chair. Classic, timeless 1970-1980s
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gea Sofa Floor Lamp
Located in Firenze, FI
lampshade typical of all the lamps in this line. The floor lamp is perfect for a reading corner of the
Category
2010s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique Standard Lamp, Scottish, Oak, Reading Light, Library, Lounge, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique standard lamp. A Scottish, oak library or lounge reading light, dating to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Floor Lamps
Materials
Oak
H 69.69 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
1960s Floor Arc Lamp
By Artifort
Located in Den Haag, NL
a result, this vintage floor lamp is can be used as a direct light for reading or to bounce of a
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Paraph, a sign of style for your best reading lamp
Located in Bassano Del Grappa, VI
table and floor versions, demonstrates an elegant light design with the beauty of a simple gesture, just
Category
2010s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Anders Pehrson Multi Adjustable Swedish Modern Reading or Task Lamp
Located in Ferndale, MI
Anders Pehrson designed Multi adjustable modern task lamp. Produced by Ateljie Lyktan Ahus Sweden
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Industrial Medical Floor Lamp
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This unique industrial light moves freely on wheels and has a flexible neck to make a great reading
Category
Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Tolomeo Reading Lamp in Black by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
Tolomeo table lamp into a reading floor lamp.
Available with or without shade.
Materials:
Fully
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 65.75 in W 39.38 in D 5.91 in
Tolomeo Reading Lamp in Gray by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
Tolomeo table lamp into a reading floor lamp.
Available with or without shade.
Materials:
Fully
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 65.75 in W 39.38 in D 5.91 in
Post Modern Brass Floor Lamp
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Post Modern Brass Floor Lamp. Authentic midcentury to Post modern style. This floor lamp could also
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1940s French Metal Floor Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
Illuminate your space with the classic elegance of this 1940s French Metal Floor Lamp. Hailing from
Category
Mid-20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Adjustable Adnet Style Reading Lamp with Leather Lampshade, France 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant adjustable floor lamp with swinging arm and a leather lampshade.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron, Brass
Modern Adjustable Brass Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Modern reading floor lamp with adjustable height and head.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Brass Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage Italian brass floor lamp. This was made in Italy, it dates
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
"Grasshopper" Floor Lamp, Van Doorn
By Van Doorn
Located in Mortsel, BE
light, making it ideal for reading, studying, or creating a cozy ambiance.
The "Grasshopper" floor lamp
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Reading Lamp in Solid Brass with Counterbalance by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Halle, DE
A very rare and early floor lamp in solid brass with counterbalance by Florian Schulz .
The
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 38.19 in W 30.32 in D 11.03 in
Tekna Gio Bagnara Marquesse Reading Lamp with Orange Mango Leather Finish
Located in New York, NY
Pedestal reading lamp with a rectangular weighted base, vertical arm and a vertical placed tube on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Gold
H 49.22 in W 8.67 in D 4.34 in
Vintage Chrome Lollipop Floor Lamp
By Sonneman Lighting, Robert Sonneman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful mid-century modern floor lamp with white plastic globe shade in the style of Robert
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Frisio Tray Table Floor Lamp
By Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
The Frisio floor lamp is an easy-on-the-eyes design that delivers a stylish way to light up a
Category
2010s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
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Floor Reading Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of floor reading lamps is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and chrome, all floor reading lamps available were constructed with great care. Find 343 antique and vintage floor reading lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Floor reading lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Floor reading lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Large floor reading lamps can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller floor reading lamps available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Floor reading lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Cedric Hartman, Koch & Lowy and Casella Lighting are consistently popular.
How Much are Floor Reading Lamps?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,998, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $49,237 highest priced.
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 Reading 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 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.
- What is a good reading lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A good reading lamp is a matter of personal choice. In general, halogen and fluorescent bulb lamps are better for reading than standard incandescent bulb lamps. Shop a range of antique and vintage reading lamps on 1stDibs.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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 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 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, 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 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, 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 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, 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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