What are floor lamps?

A floor lamp is a tall standing lamp used to illuminate a space. A floor lamp should typically be between 58 and 64 inches tall. The bottom of the fixture's shade should be slightly below or approximately at the eye level of a person sitting nearby. This will help your guests avoid the lamp's glare.In addition to illuminating large spaces, floor lamps can light specific seating areas and serve as task lighting (use a taller floor lamp if you wish to keep a fair amount of distance between the fixture and your seating). Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space.Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

How tall should floor lamps be?

A floor lamp should typically be between 58 and 64 inches tall. The bottom of the fixture's shade should be slightly below or approximately at the eye level of a person sitting nearby. This will help your guests avoid the lamp's glare.In addition to illuminating large spaces, floor lamps can light specific seating areas and serve as task lighting (use a taller floor lamp if you wish to keep a fair amount of distance between the fixture and your seating). Integrated into a room's overall design, a floor lamp can create an intimate atmosphere and introduce a stylish, sculptural element.Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

What is the best floor lamp?

Floor lamps have evolved since their inception as torchères in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.

What is a torchiere floor lamp?

A torchiere floor lamp is a lamp known for its upright, torch-like frame. The name is derived from the French word for “torch.” The light of this fixture points upward, providing indirect light.

What is a good bright floor lamp?

A good bright floor lamp depends on various factors such as other light sources in the room, the number of lumens required, and so on. When it comes to floor lamps, a good rule of thumb is that a sitting room or bedroom needs 10 to 20 lumens per square foot, while a bathroom or kitchen requires 70 to 80 lumens per square foot. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.

What is a rotary switch on a floor lamp?

On a floor lamp, a rotary switch is a part used to turn the light on and off. Specifically, it has a threaded stem with a knob at the end. To use it, you twist the knob. Find a collection of antique and vintage floor lamps on 1stDibs.

How do I choose an arc floor lamp?

To choose an arc floor lamp, consider the layout of the room and the space available to ensure that the fixture you select can reach over your furniture and fit in the area. Also, think about the quality of light that you prefer. Lamps with fabric and frosted glass shades will usually provide softer illumination than ones with exposed bulbs. Find a selection of arc floor lamps on 1stDibs.

What is the best floor lamp for reading?

Floor lamps have seen an evolution from the time they were invented, as torches that originated in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.

How can I tell if a floor lamp is vintage?

There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is the best reading floor lamp?

The best reading floor lamp is a matter of preference. Your lamp should be at eye level with an adjustable head and neck. It should also be a good fit with respect to the shape of the living room, the décor and furniture style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.

What are the parts of a floor lamp called?

The main parts of a floor lamp are called the body, neck, socket harp and shade. A lamp body is the decorative portion of the lamp made from wood, metal, porcelain or another material, and the neck travels from the body to the socket where you install a bulb. On floor lamps with shades, the shade is the covering over the bulb, while the harp is the frame that holds the shade in place. Shop a collection of floor lamps on 1stDibs.

How tall should an arc floor lamp be?

How tall an arc lamp should be depends on the height of your furniture. The lamp needs to be able to reach over the piece and allow enough clearance for you to sit comfortably. Generally, arc lamps are 60 to 82 inches tall. Find a range of arc lamps on 1stDibs.

Is the Flos Arco floor lamp adjustable?

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

What type of floor lamp gives the most light?

The type of floor lamp that gives off the most light is those lamps with white bell shades and LED light bulbs. Bell shades shed light between the top and bottom of the shade and tend to illuminate an entire room.

How do I assemble a Noguchi paper lantern floor lamp?

The assembly of Noguchi Akari light sculptures depends on the model, as there are several models available. Take note of your exact model number and then consult the brand’s website for the multi-stepped process of assembly. Shop a range of vintage and modern Isamu Noguchi light sculptures on 1stDibs.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Floor Lamps

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Metal, Nickel

Bauhaus / Functionalist Floor Lamp, 1930s

H 180 in W 26 in D 44 in

Functionalist Floor Lamp by Jindřich Halabala

By Jindrich Halabala

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Functionalist floor lamp by Jindrich Halabala in original vintage condition.

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Functionalist Floor Lamp by Jindřich Halabala

H 64.57 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in

Swedish Functionalist Floor Lamp, 1930s

Located in Karlstad, SE

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Swedish Functionalist Floor Lamp, 1930s

H 59.06 in W 10.63 in D 20.87 in

Pair of Functionalist Floor Lamps by Bertil Brisborg

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bertil Brisborg

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pair of cool functionalist floor lamps by Bertil Brisborg. Made from steel with leather dressed

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Pair of Functionalist Floor Lamps by Bertil Brisborg

H 63 in W 25.6 in D 14.97 in

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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Functionalist Floor Lamp with Adjustable Height, 1930s

H 55.12 in W 9.06 in D 20.08 in

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Art Deco / Functionalist floor lamp. Restored: chrome with some scratches polished. The table is

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Art Deco / Functionalist Floor Lamp, 1930s, Restored

H 68.51 in W 25.2 in D 14.57 in

Falkenberg Belysning, Functionalist Floor Lamp, Brass, Leather, Glass, 1960s

By Falkenbergs Belysning

Located in High Point, NC

An all-original functionalist floor lamp. Produced by Falkenbergs Belysning. All original condition

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Falkenberg Belysning, Functionalist Floor Lamp, Brass, Leather, Glass, 1960s

H 50 in Dm 9.5 in

Rare Ar 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

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

H 68.51 in W 14.18 in D 23.63 in

Swedish Modern Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1930s

Located in Stockholm, SE

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

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Swedish Modern Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1930s

H 76.38 in Dm 11.42 in

Giuseppe Ostuni Rare Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Acrylic, O-Luce, Italy, 1950s

By Giuseppe Ostuni, Oluce

Located in Rovereta, SM

A rare model two-armed adjustable functionalist floor lamp. Designed by Guiseppe Ostuni and

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Giuseppe Ostuni Rare Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Acrylic, O-Luce, Italy, 1950s

H 75.99 in W 11.82 in D 12.21 in

Giuseppe Ostuni Rare Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, O-Luce, Italy, 1960s

By O-Luce, Giuseppe Ostuni

Located in High Point, NC

A rare model "301" adjustable functionalist floor lamp. Designed by Guiseppe Ostuni and produced by

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Giuseppe Ostuni Rare Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, O-Luce, Italy, 1960s

H 61 in W 21 in D 39 in

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Located in Prague 8, CZ

A very interesting model of the functionalist midcentury floor (standing) lamp. The lamp is in its

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Midcentury Functionalistic Floor, Standing Lamp, 1950s

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Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Adjustable height between 160cm -190cm - Adjustable height of shelf between 45cm and 124cm - Newly rewired - Glass shade d...

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1930s Functionalist Adjustable Chrome Plated Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia

H 74.81 in W 14.57 in D 26.78 in

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Located in Utrecht, NL

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Danish Curved Brass Floor Lamp, Denmark ca 1950s

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Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Toio, Floor Lamp, Flos, 1960s

By Achille Castiglioni, Flos, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Paris, FR

floor lamp. The half spherical bulb vertically supported with an hexagon shaped, nickel-plated brass

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Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Toio, Floor Lamp, Flos, 1960s

H 64.18 in W 8.27 in D 7.88 in

Brass and fabric floor lamps by Harald Elof Notini, Böhlmarks, 1940s

By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini

Located in Hägersten, SE

Pair of floor lamps model 15028 designed by Harald Elof Notini. Produced in Sweden by Arvid

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Brass and fabric floor lamps by Harald Elof Notini, Böhlmarks, 1940s

H 66.93 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in

Floor Lamp A811 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Stockholm, SE

of the tree whose trunk is architecture." The pure Functionalist phase in Aalto’s work lasted for

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Metal, Iron

Floor Lamp A811 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s

H 63 in Dm 17.72 in

Rare Floor Lamp by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s

By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Stockholm, SE

Beautiful, rare floor lamp by Josef Frank, made from black lacquered metal and brass. Distinctly

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Rare Floor Lamp by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s

H 60.63 in Dm 18.9 in

Floor Lamp Model A809 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1959

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Stockholm, SE

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Floor Lamp Model A809 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1959

H 66.93 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in

Floor Lamp Designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1940’s

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Floor lamp designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1940s One of the best-loved and most

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Floor Lamp Designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1940’s

H 61.42 in W 26.38 in D 9.85 in

Floor lamp with leather and brass by Harald Notini, Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1950s

By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini

Located in Hägersten, SE

Floor lamp model 15600 designed by Harald Notini. Produced by Arvid Böhlmarks lampfabrik. Made

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Floor lamp with leather and brass by Harald Notini, Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1950s

H 68.51 in Dm 19.69 in

Floor Lamp “Angel Wing” Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Stockholm, SE

of the tree whose trunk is architecture." The pure Functionalist phase in Aalto’s work lasted for

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Floor Lamp “Angel Wing” Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s

H 67.13 in W 13.78 in D 20.48 in

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'Vl Studio' Floor or Table Lamp in Brass for Louis Poulsen

By Vilhelm Lauritzen

Located in Tilburg, NL

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Studio' floor or table lamp in brass for Louis Poulsen. Designed in the 1940s

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Brass

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'Vl Studio' Floor or Table Lamp in Brass for Louis Poulsen

H 12.21 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in

Dutch Design Balance Floor Lamp by J.J.M.Hoogervorst for Anvia, 1960s

By J. J. M. Hoogervorst

Located in MIJDRECHT, NL

Adjustable Anvia floor lamp designed by J. Hoogervorst in ca.1960. This aluminum lamp is fully

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Dutch Design Balance Floor Lamp by J.J.M.Hoogervorst for Anvia, 1960s

H 51.19 in W 25.6 in D 11.82 in

Börje Claes Brass Floor Lamp with Adjustable Shade for Norlett Elit, Sweden 1960

By Börje Claes

Located in Utrecht, NL

designed this lamp model with both table and floor lamp versions. In this floor lamp version he combined a

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Börje Claes Brass Floor Lamp with Adjustable Shade for Norlett Elit, Sweden 1960

H 57.29 in W 20.87 in D 11.03 in

Art Deco Floor Lamp 1920's with Adjustable Shade in Nickel Attributed to Gispen

By Willem H. Gispen, Daalderop KDM Royal Holland

Located in London, GB

Modernist Art Deco floor lamp with adjustable shade to direct the light up, down or side ways

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Nickel

Art Deco Floor Lamp 1920's with Adjustable Shade in Nickel Attributed to Gispen

H 63.78 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in

Verner Panton Fun 1 STM Shell Floor Lamp with Frame Aluminum Lighting, 1960s

By Verner Panton

Located in Roma, IT

Unique midcentury Fun 1 STM shell floor lamp with aluminium frame. Verner Panton probably designed

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Verner Panton Fun 1 STM Shell Floor Lamp with Frame Aluminum Lighting, 1960s

H 50.79 in Dm 13.78 in

Brass Floor Lamp Model #2148 by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s

By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Stockholm, SE

Elegant brass floor lamp by Josef Frank with adjustable height. Simple, clean lines, crisp plissé

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass Floor Lamp Model #2148 by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s

H 60.63 in Dm 16.54 in

Gunnar Asplund GA1 Pendant Lamp Mouthblown Opaque Glass, Designed in 1930´s

By Erik Gunnar Asplund

Located in Värnamo, SE

started on 1913 and finished 1937 - it shows his transformation from neo-classical to functionalist

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Gunnar Asplund GA1 Pendant Lamp Mouthblown Opaque Glass, Designed in 1930´s

H 7.29 in Dm 23.63 in

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Swedish, Adjustable Organic Floor Lamp, Brass, Wood, Fabric, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable three-armed functionalist floor lamp. With adjustable arms. Brand new lampshades made

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish, Adjustable Organic Floor Lamp, Brass, Wood, Fabric, 1940s

H 61.82 in W 34.26 in D 24.41 in

Böhlmarks, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

By Bohlmarks

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable functionalist floor lamp, produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s. A highly functional

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Böhlmarks, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

H 62 in W 34 in D 18 in

Swedish Designer, Adjustable Organic Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, 1940s, Sweden

Located in High Point, NC

A functionalist floor lamp, adjustable organic arm. Executed in brass, with a custom vintage screen

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Adjustable Organic Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, 1940s, Sweden

H 58 in W 18 in L 58 in

1930s Czech Floor Lamp Attributed to Jindrich Halabala

By Jindrich Halabala

Located in High Point, NC

A modern floor lamp created circa 1930 attributed to the Pioneer of Czech Industrial Design

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Vintage 1930s Czech Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood, Glass

1930s Czech Floor Lamp Attributed to Jindrich Halabala

H 57.5 in W 13 in D 27.6 in

Danish Midcentury Uplight Floor Lamp in Brass, Denmark, 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This beautiful midcentury floor lamp combines a classical shape with carefully thought out

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Midcentury Uplight Floor Lamp in Brass, Denmark, 1940s

H 76.78 in Dm 31.89 in L 76.78 in

Danish Midcentury Uplight Floor Lamp in Brass, Denmark, 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This beautiful midcentury floor lamp combines a classical shape with carefully thought out

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Midcentury Uplight Floor Lamp in Brass, Denmark, 1940s

H 76.78 in Dm 31.89 in

Bergboms Brass Floor Lamp with Upholstered Shade, Sweden, 1940s

By Bergboms

Located in Utrecht, NL

This beautiful early mid-century floor lamp combines a classical shape with carefully thought out

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bergboms Brass Floor Lamp with Upholstered Shade, Sweden, 1940s

H 54.34 in W 8.27 in D 24.02 in

Danish Modern Floor Lamp with Black Lacquered Shade, Denmark, 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

the world map for its groundbreaking craftsmanship and Mid-Century Modern furniture. This floor lamp

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Danish Modern Floor Lamp with Black Lacquered Shade, Denmark, 1950s

H 52.76 in W 26.97 in D 15.56 in

Willy Daro Floor Lamp whit Brass basis by Maison Jansen, 1970s

By Willy Daro, Maison Jansen

Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL

Willy Daro Floor Lamp Turtle with Brass by Maison Jansen, 1970s Willy Daro (attribution), brass

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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Willy Daro Floor Lamp whit Brass basis by Maison Jansen, 1970s

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H 57.09 in W 25.6 in D 17.72 in

Austrian, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Austria, c. 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable functionalist wall lamp. Designed and produced in Austria, c. 1940s-1950s. In brass

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Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Austrian, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Austria, c. 1940s

H 24.22 in W 8.47 in D 22.05 in

Minimalist Wall Light Manufactured by Anvia with J.J.M. Hoogevorst

By Anvia

Located in Antwerp, BE

, functionalist aesthetic. Iconic Anvia designs by Hoogervorst include the 8025 Floor Lamp (mid-1950s), 6019 Desk

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Minimalist Wall Light Manufactured by Anvia with J.J.M. Hoogevorst

H 29.53 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in

Three-Armed Functionalist Floor Lamp

Located in Long Island City, NY

Three-Armed Functionalist Floor Lamp with adjustable arms and Swedish made lampshades.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Three-Armed Functionalist Floor Lamp

H 60.24 in Dm 19.3 in

Swedish Designer, Adjustable Functionalist Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable two-armed functionalist floor lamp. With adjustable arms. Brand new Swedish made

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Adjustable Functionalist Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, 1940s

H 64.57 in Dm 39.38 in

Swedish Designer, Functionalist Floor Lamp, Brass, Wood, Fabric, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable three-armed functionalist floor lamp. With adjustable arms. Brand new Swedish-made

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Functionalist Floor Lamp, Brass, Wood, Fabric, 1940s

H 60.44 in W 40.95 in D 25.99 in

Swedish Designer, Functionalist Floor Lamp, Brass, Wood, Fabric, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable three-armed functionalist floor lamp. With adjustable organic arms. Brand new Swedish

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Functionalist Floor Lamp, Brass, Wood, Fabric, 1940s

H 71.26 in W 17.92 in D 17.33 in

Falkenberg Belysning, Functionalist Floor Lamp, Steel, Painted wood, 1950s

By Falkenbergs Belysning

Located in High Point, NC

A all-original functionalist floor lamp. Produced by Falkenbergs Belysning. Stamped Sold without

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Falkenberg Belysning, Functionalist Floor Lamp, Steel, Painted wood, 1950s

H 49.75 in Dm 9.25 in

Swedish Designer, Organic Functionalist Floor Lamp, Metal, Wood, Fabric 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable functionalist floor lamp. With an adjustable arm. Brand new Swedish made lampshade

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Organic Functionalist Floor Lamp, Metal, Wood, Fabric 1940s

H 64.18 in W 13.78 in D 22.05 in

Bauhaus or Functionalist Floor Lamp with Adjustable Height, 1940s

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Made and marked by Napako in 1940s. Adjustable height: 149cm - 190cm Small side table can be rotated and moved up or down. Original grey paper under the table glass can be replace...

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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Bauhaus or Functionalist Floor Lamp with Adjustable Height, 1940s

H 74.81 in W 14.57 in D 26.78 in

Swedish Designer, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable functionalist floor lamp. Designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. With brand new

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

H 63.78 in W 39.38 in D 20.48 in

Swedish, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Metal, Chrome Steel, Sweden, circa 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable functionalist floor lamp. Designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s-1950s. In black

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

Swedish, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Metal, Chrome Steel, Sweden, circa 1940s

H 56.5 in W 15.36 in D 21.26 in

Austrian, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Austria, c. 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable functionalist floor lamp. Designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s. In brass. With

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Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Austrian, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Austria, c. 1950s

H 61.42 in W 20.87 in D 14.18 in

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A three-armed functionalist floor lamp. With brand new high-end lampshades. Other designers of

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden 1940s

H 62 in Dm 17 in

Danish Designer, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A functionalist floor lamp, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Features brass. Brand new

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

H 58.27 in W 10.63 in D 25.6 in

Swedish Designer, Adjustable Floor Lamp Fluted Wood, Metal, Fabric, Sweden 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A functionalist floor lamp, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Features brass. Brand new

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Chrome, Brass

Swedish Designer, Adjustable Floor Lamp Fluted Wood, Metal, Fabric, Sweden 1940s

H 61.42 in W 15.75 in D 33.47 in

Danish Designer, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A functionalist floor lamp, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Features brass, metal. Vintage

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

H 57.88 in W 21.26 in D 28.75 in

Swedish Designer, Adjustable Organic Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable three-armed functionalist floor lamp. With adjustable arms. Vintage lampshades

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Swedish Designer, Adjustable Organic Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, 1950s

H 58 in W 32 in D 13.5 in

Swedish, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Wood, Painted Metal, Fabric, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable two-armed functionalist floor lamp. With adjustable arms. Vintage lampshades

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Swedish, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Wood, Painted Metal, Fabric, 1940s

H 58 in W 32 in D 13.5 in

Swedish Designer, Adjustable Organic Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, 1940s, Sweden

Located in High Point, NC

A functionalist floor lamp, adjustable organic arm. Executed in brass, with a custom vintage screen

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Adjustable Organic Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, 1940s, Sweden

H 56.3 in W 8.86 in D 13.78 in

Swedish Designer, Adjustable Organic Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, 1940s Sweden

Located in High Point, NC

A functionalist floor lamp, adjustable organic arm. Executed in brass, with brand new white fabric

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Adjustable Organic Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, 1940s Sweden

H 61.42 in W 11.42 in D 22.05 in

Midcentury Functionalist Floor Standing Lamp by Zukov, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Located in Prague 8, CZ

A very interesting model of the functionalist midcentury floor (standing) lamp. It was produced by

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Functionalist Floor Standing Lamp by Zukov, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

H 59.85 in Dm 25.99 in

W. H. Gispen Giso Floor Lamp

By Willem H. Gispen

Located in Dronten, NL

Modernist nickel-plated steel floor lamp with the original fabric shade. The lamp has one

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Steel, Nickel

W. H. Gispen Giso Floor Lamp

H 76.78 in Dm 23.63 in

Danish Designer, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Features brass

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

H 55.12 in W 10.04 in D 21.07 in

Paper and Flower Suspension by Carl Malmsten, Folk Art, Sweden, 1940s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Forest, BE

functionalist principles a debasement of its traditional role as an intimate place for gathering and repose

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Paper

Paper and Flower Suspension by Carl Malmsten, Folk Art, Sweden, 1940s

H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in

Scandinavian Modern PH5 Pendant Ceiling Light Designed by Poul Henningsen 1960’s

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in London, GB

subsequently developed into a comprehensive system of lamps of different sizes, colors, materials, types (floor

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Scandinavian Modern PH5 Pendant Ceiling Light Designed by Poul Henningsen 1960’s

H 10.24 in Dm 19.69 in

Mid-Century Modern PH5 Classic Pendant Light Designed by Poul Henningsen, 1960’s

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in London, GB

, types (floor lamps, table lamps and chandeliers). During 1926–27, the Forum lamp design was converted

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern PH5 Classic Pendant Light Designed by Poul Henningsen, 1960’s

H 10.24 in Dm 19.69 in

Swedish Functionalist Floor Lamp, 1930s

Located in Karlstad, SE

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

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Swedish Functionalist Floor Lamp, 1930s

H 51.97 in W 12.6 in D 9.45 in

Brass Floor Lamp model #1842 by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s

By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Stockholm, SE

Brass floor lamp by Josef Frank, model 1842. Designed in 1932. Slender stem with nicely curved

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Floor Lamp model #1842 by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s

H 53.15 in W 22.05 in D 14.57 in

Börje Claes Brass Adjustable Wall Lamps for Norlett Elit, Sweden 1970s

By Börje Claes

Located in Utrecht, NL

Claes designed this polished brass wall lamp model with both table and floor lamp versions. In these

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Börje Claes Brass Adjustable Wall Lamps for Norlett Elit, Sweden 1970s

H 12.21 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in

Functionalist Scandinavian Mid-Century Floor Lamp by Barba Corsini

By Barba Corsini

Located in Madrid, ES

Floor lamp model 'Pedrera' designed by Spanish functionalist architect Barba Corsini in 1955 and

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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Functionalist Scandinavian Mid-Century Floor Lamp by Barba Corsini

H 44.89 in Dm 15.75 in

czech functionalist standing lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

tubular steel body, wooden table and base, glass shade

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Vintage 1930s Czech Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass

czech functionalist standing lamp

H 68.5 in Dm 14.5 in

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Functionalist Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the functionalist floor lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A functionalist floor lamp — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect functionalist floor lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right functionalist floor lamp, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Falkenbergs Belysning, Barba Corsini and Bertil Brisborg each produced at least one beautiful functionalist floor lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Functionalist Floor Lamp?

Prices for a functionalist floor lamp start at $335 and top out at $12,900 with the average selling for $4,900.

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 Functionalist Floor Lamp

What are floor lamps?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
A floor lamp is a tall standing lamp used to illuminate a space. A floor lamp should typically be between 58 and 64 inches tall. The bottom of the fixture's shade should be slightly below or approximately at the eye level of a person sitting nearby. This will help your guests avoid the lamp's glare.

In addition to illuminating large spaces, floor lamps can light specific seating areas and serve as task lighting (use a taller floor lamp if you wish to keep a fair amount of distance between the fixture and your seating). Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space.

Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
How tall should floor lamps be?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
A floor lamp should typically be between 58 and 64 inches tall. The bottom of the fixture's shade should be slightly below or approximately at the eye level of a person sitting nearby. This will help your guests avoid the lamp's glare.

In addition to illuminating large spaces, floor lamps can light specific seating areas and serve as task lighting (use a taller floor lamp if you wish to keep a fair amount of distance between the fixture and your seating). Integrated into a room's overall design, a floor lamp can create an intimate atmosphere and introduce a stylish, sculptural element.

Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
What is the best floor lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
Floor lamps have evolved since their inception as torchères in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
What is a torchiere floor lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A torchiere floor lamp is a lamp known for its upright, torch-like frame. The name is derived from the French word for “torch.” The light of this fixture points upward, providing indirect light.
What is a good bright floor lamp?
1 Answer
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.
What is a rotary switch on a floor lamp?
1 Answer
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.
How do I choose an arc floor lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
To choose an arc floor lamp, consider the layout of the room and the space available to ensure that the fixture you select can reach over your furniture and fit in the area. Also, think about the quality of light that you prefer. Lamps with fabric and frosted glass shades will usually provide softer illumination than ones with exposed bulbs. Find a selection of arc floor lamps on 1stDibs.
What is the best floor lamp for reading?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
Floor lamps have seen an evolution from the time they were invented, as torches that originated in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
How can I tell if a floor lamp is vintage?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is the best reading floor lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
The best reading floor lamp is a matter of preference. Your lamp should be at eye level with an adjustable head and neck. It should also be a good fit with respect to the shape of the living room, the décor and furniture style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
What are the parts of a floor lamp called?
1 Answer
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.
How tall should an arc floor lamp be?
1 Answer
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.
Is the Flos Arco floor lamp adjustable?
1 Answer
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.
What type of floor lamp gives the most light?
1 Answer
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.
How do I assemble a Noguchi paper lantern floor lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The assembly of Noguchi Akari light sculptures depends on the model, as there are several models available. Take note of your exact model number and then consult the brand’s website for the multi-stepped process of assembly. Shop a range of vintage and modern Isamu Noguchi light sculptures on 1stDibs.

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