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.

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.

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 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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2010s Italian Floor Lamps

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Brass

Italian Handblown Glass Tall Floor Lamps

H 70.08 in Dm 18.12 in

Contemporary Handblown Glass Colmena Floor Lamp with Wooden Legs

By Merve Kahraman

Located in New York, NY

This beehive inspired floor lamp comprises a mixed colored handblown glass shade and different

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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

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Glass

Contemporary Handblown Glass Colmena Floor Lamp with Wooden Legs

H 50 in W 22 in D 22 in

Contemporary Handblown Glass Colmena Floor Lamp with Brass Legs

By Merve Kahraman

Located in New York, NY

This beehive inspired floor lamp comprises a mixed colored hand-blown glass shade and different

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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Handblown Glass Colmena Floor Lamp with Brass Legs

H 50 in W 22 in D 22 in

Large 'Balloons' Translucent Handblown Glass & Chrome Floor Lamp for Brokis

By Lucie Koldova, Brokis

Located in Glendale, CA

Large 'Balloons' translucent handblown glass & chrome floor lamp for Brokis Handmade to order by

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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Large 'Balloons' Translucent Handblown Glass & Chrome Floor Lamp for Brokis

H 30.9 in Dm 21.7 in

Grandine Three Lights Contemporary Floor Lamp Brushed Brass Handblown Glass

By Silvio Mondino Studio

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

, transparent piece. This lamp has one LED light source in each Glass Globe, housed inside the rod. The base is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Grandine Three Lights Contemporary Floor Lamp Brushed Brass Handblown Glass

H 79 in W 11 in D 10 in

Grandine Aged Five Lights contemporary Floor Lamp Aged Brass Handblown Glass

By Silvio Mondino Studio

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

piece. This lamp has one LED light source in each Glass Globe, housed inside the rod. The base is Brass

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Grandine Aged Five Lights contemporary Floor Lamp Aged Brass Handblown Glass

H 82 in W 11 in D 10 in

Lucie Koldova 'Puro' Handblown Triplex Opal Glass Floor Lamp in White for Brokis

By Lucie Koldova, Brokis

Located in Glendale, CA

Lucie Koldova 'Puro' handblown triplex opal glass floor lamp in white for Brokis Handmade to

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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lucie Koldova 'Puro' Handblown Triplex Opal Glass Floor Lamp in White for Brokis

H 53.2 in Dm 11 in

5' Alice Floor Lamp Sandblasted Handblown Glass in Solid Brass or Matte Black

By Atelier de Troupe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Alice collection is inspired by Brutalist modular architecture. The textured handblown glass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

5' Alice Floor Lamp Sandblasted Handblown Glass in Solid Brass or Matte Black

H 61 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in

4' Alice Floor Lamp Sandblasted Handblown Glass in Solid Brass or Matte Black

By Atelier de Troupe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Alice collection is inspired by Brutalist modular architecture. The textured handblown glass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass

4' Alice Floor Lamp Sandblasted Handblown Glass in Solid Brass or Matte Black

H 48 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in

Dona Murano Glass Floor Lamps

By Alberto Donà

Located in Austin, TX

Fabulous pair of Murano glass floor lamps by A Dona. This modernist pair features handblown black

Category

2010s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Dona Murano Glass Floor Lamps

H 72.5 in W 12 in D 12 in

Poul Henningsen PH Floor Lamp

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

different models have been produced over the years and consisted of table, floor and wall lamps, as well as

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen PH Floor Lamp

H 51.2 in Dm 9.4 in

Venini Tolboi Floor Lamp in Red

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Floor lamp handblown glass. Metal: Gold-plated Light source: 1 x max 150W E14 Color: Milk

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Tolboi Floor Lamp in Red

H 184 in Dm 30 in

Wonderful Floor Lamp Attributed to Barovier

By Artisti Barovier

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Stunning brass and handblown Murano glass floor lamp attributed to Barovier.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Wonderful Floor Lamp Attributed to Barovier

H 74.02 in Dm 14.18 in

Upsidedown Floor Lamp by Secondome Edizioni

Located in Geneve, CH

Upsidedown Floor Lamp by Secondome Edizioni Limited Edition Of 9 Pieces + 3 A.P. Designer

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Upsidedown Floor Lamp by Secondome Edizioni

H 70.87 in Dm 15.75 in

Limburg Brass Glass Floor Lamp, Germany 1960

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Vienna, AT

Large mid century floor light, Glashütte Limburg, Germany 1960. Beautiful 59" floor lamp made

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Limburg Brass Glass Floor Lamp, Germany 1960

H 59 in W 15.74 in D 15.74 in

Black Bloop Floor Lamp by Nick Pourfard

Located in Geneve, CH

Black bloop floor lamp by Nick Pourfard Dimensions: D 46 x W 61 x H 61 cm. Materials: metal

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Black Bloop Floor Lamp by Nick Pourfard

H 24.02 in W 24.02 in D 18.12 in

Zosia Black Gunmetal Floor Lamp by Schwung

Located in Geneve, CH

Black gunmetal contemporary floor lamp by Schwung Dimensions: D 79 x W 35 x H 188 cm Materials

Category

2010s Polish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Zosia Black Gunmetal Floor Lamp by Schwung

H 74.02 in W 13.78 in D 31.11 in

Zosia Polished Nickel Floor Lamp by Schwung

Located in Geneve, CH

Polished nickel contemporary floor lamp by Schwung Dimensions: D 79 x W 35 x H 188 cm Materials

Category

2010s Polish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Zosia Polished Nickel Floor Lamp by Schwung

H 74.02 in W 13.78 in D 31.11 in

Soap 6 Brass Floor Lamp by Schwung

Located in Geneve, CH

Brass 4 arm sculptural floor lamp by Schwung Dimensions: D 74.3 x W 74.3 x H 167.8 cm Materials

Category

2010s Polish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Soap 6 Brass Floor Lamp by Schwung

H 66.07 in W 29.26 in D 29.26 in

FLOS Superarchimoon Floor Lamp by Philippe Starck

By Flos, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

and diffused light via a pleated cloth external diffuser and acid-etched, handblown glass internal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Superarchimoon Floor Lamp by Philippe Starck

H 18.5 in Dm 22.83 in

Donghia Piroetta Tavolo Vintage Murano Glass Floor Lamp

By Donghia

Located in Woodbury, NY

Vintage Murano glass floor lamp with brass hardware from Donghia, hollow and handblown. In Italian

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass

Donghia Piroetta Tavolo Vintage Murano Glass Floor Lamp

H 30.5 in W 8 in D 8 in

Opaline Three Shades Floor-Lamp by Carlo Nason

By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega

Located in Antwerp, BE

Large floor Lamp by AV Mazzega, Italy consists out of three handblown Murano opaline glass sections

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Opaline Three Shades Floor-Lamp by Carlo Nason

H 55.12 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Oda Medium Aubergine Black Floor Lamp by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Oda Medium Aubergine Black Floor Lamp by Pulpo Dimensions: D45 x H80 cm Materials: handblown

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Oda Medium Aubergine Black Floor Lamp by Pulpo

H 33.47 in Dm 17.72 in

Oda Medium White Black Floor Lamp by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Oda medium white black floor lamp by Pulpo. Dimensions: D45 x H80 cm. Materials: handblown glass

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Oda Medium White Black Floor Lamp by Pulpo

H 33.47 in Dm 17.72 in

Milan 1 Arm Brass Floor Lamp by Schwung

Located in Geneve, CH

Brass 1 arm floor lamp by Schwung Dimensions: D 33.2 x W 114.3 x H 145.4 cm Materials: Solid

Category

2010s Polish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Milan 1 Arm Brass Floor Lamp by Schwung

H 57.25 in W 45.01 in D 13.08 in

Soap 6 Black Gunmetal Floor Lamp by Schwung

Located in Geneve, CH

Black gunmetal 4 arm sculptural floor lamp by Schwung. Dimensions: D 74.3 x W 74.3 x H 167.8 cm

Category

2010s Polish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Soap 6 Black Gunmetal Floor Lamp by Schwung

H 66.07 in W 29.26 in D 29.26 in

Soap 6 Polished Nickel Floor Lamp by Schwung

Located in Geneve, CH

Black Gunmetal 4 arm sculptural floor lamp by Schwung Dimensions: D 74.3 x W 74.3 x H 167.8 cm

Category

2010s Polish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Soap 6 Polished Nickel Floor Lamp by Schwung

H 66.07 in W 29.26 in D 29.26 in

Poul Henningsen Ph 4½-3½ Glass Floor Lamp

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

different models have been produced over the years and consisted of table, floor and wall lamps, as well as

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen Ph 4½-3½ Glass Floor Lamp

H 49.2 in Dm 11.8 in

Golf Iron w/Light Caddy Italian Floor Lamp

By Stilnovo

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

the round Carrara Marble base and sporting a handblown white glass shade which harkens to the caddy's

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Golf Iron w/Light Caddy Italian Floor Lamp

H 46 in Dm 12 in

Oda Medium Steel Grey Black Floor Lamp by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Oda medium steel grey black floor lamp by Pulpo Dimensions: D45 x H80 cm. Materials: handblown

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Oda Medium Steel Grey Black Floor Lamp by Pulpo

H 33.47 in Dm 17.72 in

Kumo Medium White Acetato White Floor Lamp by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Kumo medium white acetato white floor lamp by Pulpo. Dimensions: D42 x H45 cm. Materials

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Kumo Medium White Acetato White Floor Lamp by Pulpo

H 17.72 in Dm 16.54 in

Kumo High White Acetato White Floor Lamp by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Kumo high white acetato white floor lamp by Pulpo. Dimensions: D35 x H54 cm Materials: handblown

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Kumo High White Acetato White Floor Lamp by Pulpo

H 21.26 in Dm 13.78 in

Kumo Medium White Acetato White Floor Lamp by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Kumo medium white acetato white floor lamp by Pulpo. Dimensions: D42 x H45 cm. Materials

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Kumo Medium White Acetato White Floor Lamp by Pulpo

H 17.72 in Dm 16.54 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Murano / Venetian Glass Floor Lamp

By Barovier&Toso

Located in New York, NY

An Exquisite and Important Italian Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Barovier e Toso circa 1930. Venetian

Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Murano / Venetian Glass Floor Lamp

H 79.5 in Dm 16 in

Milan 3 Arms Polished Nickel Floor Lamp by Schwung

Located in Geneve, CH

Polished nickel 3 arm floor lamp by Schwung Dimensions: D 124.1 x W 129.3 x H 182.6 cm Materials

Category

2010s Polish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Milan 3 Arms Polished Nickel Floor Lamp by Schwung

H 71.89 in W 50.91 in D 48.86 in

Bone White Raw Mushroom Floor Lamp by Nick Pourfard

Located in Geneve, CH

Bone white raw mushroom floor lamp by Nick Pourfard Dimensions: Ø 51 x H 122 cm. Materials

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Bone White Raw Mushroom Floor Lamp by Nick Pourfard

H 48.04 in Dm 20.08 in

Milan 3 Arms Black Gunmetal Floor Lamp by Schwung

Located in Geneve, CH

Black Gunmetal 3 arm floor lamp by Schwung Dimensions: D 124.1 x W 129.3 x H 182.6 cm Materials

Category

2010s Polish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Milan 3 Arms Black Gunmetal Floor Lamp by Schwung

H 71.89 in W 50.91 in D 48.86 in

Milan 1 Arm Black Gunmetal Floor Lamp by Schwung

Located in Geneve, CH

Black Gunmetal 1 arm floor lamp by Schwung Dimensions: D 113 x W 33.4 x H 170 cm Materials: Solid

Category

2010s Polish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Milan 1 Arm Black Gunmetal Floor Lamp by Schwung

H 66.93 in W 13.15 in D 44.49 in

Large 'Balloons' Translucent Blown Glass & Brass Floor Lamp for Brokis

By Lucie Koldova, Brokis

Located in Glendale, CA

'Balloons' floor lamp in brass with handblown translucent glass with black cord. Not in stock and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large 'Balloons' Translucent Blown Glass & Brass Floor Lamp for Brokis

H 30.9 in Dm 21.7 in

Kokeshi High White Acetato Terracotta Floor Lamp by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Kokeshi high white acetato terracotta floor lamp by Pulpo. Dimensions: D60 x H150 cm. Materials

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Kokeshi High White Acetato Terracotta Floor Lamp by Pulpo

H 59.06 in Dm 23.63 in

Kokeshi High White Acetato Terracotta Floor Lamp by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Kokeshi high white acetato terracotta floor lamp by Pulpo. Dimensions: D60 x H150 cm. Materials

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Kokeshi High White Acetato Terracotta Floor Lamp by Pulpo

H 59.06 in Dm 23.63 in

Kokeshi Medium Grey Acetato White Floor Lamp by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Kokeshi medium grey acetato white floor lamp by Pulpo. Dimensions: D45 x H112.5 cm. Materials

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Kokeshi Medium Grey Acetato White Floor Lamp by Pulpo

H 44.3 in Dm 17.72 in

Kokeshi High Grey Acetato Terracotta Floor Lamp by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Kokeshi high grey Acetato Terracotta floor lamp by Pulpo Dimensions: D60 x H150 cm Materials

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Kokeshi High Grey Acetato Terracotta Floor Lamp by Pulpo

H 59.06 in Dm 23.63 in

Kokeshi High White Acetato Terracotta Floor Lamp by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Kokeshi high white acetato terracotta floor lamp by Pulpo. Dimensions: D60 x H150 cm. Materials

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Kokeshi High White Acetato Terracotta Floor Lamp by Pulpo

H 59.06 in Dm 23.63 in

Kokeshi High Grey Acetato Grey Floor Lamp by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Kokeshi high grey acetato grey floor lamp by Pulpo. Dimensions: D60 x H150 cm. Materials: glass

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Kokeshi High Grey Acetato Grey Floor Lamp by Pulpo

H 59.06 in Dm 23.63 in

Large 'Balloons' Translucent Blown Glass & Copper Floor Lamp for Brokis

By Lucie Koldova, Brokis

Located in Glendale, CA

Large 'Balloons' translucent blown glass & copper floor lamp for Brokis. Handmade to order by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper, Metal

Large 'Balloons' Translucent Blown Glass & Copper Floor Lamp for Brokis

H 30.9 in Dm 21.7 in

Grandine Three Lights Mirror-Polished Brass Sculptural Floor/Standing Lamp

By Silvio Mondino Studio

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Inspired by pieces of Hail, Grandine Three Lights Mirrored Brass is a Minimal Contemporary Floor

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Grandine Three Lights Mirror-Polished Brass Sculptural Floor/Standing Lamp

H 79 in W 11 in D 10 in

Grandine Three Lights Aged Brushed Brass Minimal Sculptural Floor Lamp

By Silvio Mondino Studio

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Inspired by pieces of hail, Grandine Three Lights s is a minimal contemporary floor light composed

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Grandine Three Lights Aged Brushed Brass Minimal Sculptural Floor Lamp

H 79 in W 11 in D 10 in

Rare Floor Lamp by Franco Albini and Franca Helg

By Franco Albini, Franca Helg

Located in New York, NY

Unusual from of chrome-plated steel with handblown white glass shade, and trumpet form upshade

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

Rare Floor Lamp by Franco Albini and Franca Helg

H 70.5 in Dm 15.5 in

Louis Poulsen PH 3½-2½ Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in New York, NY

table, floor and wall lamps, as well as a number of different chandeliers, which were very popular in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen PH 3½-2½ Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen

H 51.2 in Dm 13 in

Grandine Five Lights Contemporary Floor Lamp Brushed Brass Blown Glass

By Silvio Mondino Studio

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Inspired by pieces of Hail, Grandine Five lights Floor / Standing Lamp is composed of five touching

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Grandine Five Lights Contemporary Floor Lamp Brushed Brass Blown Glass

H 82 in W 11 in D 10 in

Tempo Floor Lamp in Satin Brass or Matte Black

By Atelier de Troupe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

83in (211cm) (2) 4W G8 LED Bulbs, K2700 Finish in Satin Brass or Matte Black Handblown Opal White

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tempo Floor Lamp in Satin Brass or Matte Black

H 83 in W 15 in D 12 in

Fontanaarte "Galerie" Marble High Floor Lamp Designed by Federico Peri

By Federico Peri, Fontana Arte

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Galerie" is a high floor lamp, designed by Federico Peri and manufactured by FontanaArte, made in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Steel

Fontanaarte "Galerie" Marble High Floor Lamp Designed by Federico Peri

H 76.8 in Dm 11.4 in

Oda Big Smoky Grey Acetato Black Floor Lamp by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Oda big smoky grey acetato black floor lamp by Pulpo Dimensions: D45 x H140 cm Materials: handblown

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Oda Big Smoky Grey Acetato Black Floor Lamp by Pulpo

H 55.12 in Dm 17.72 in

Oda in Between Moonlight White White Floor Lamp by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Oda in between moonlight white white floor lamp by Pulpo Dimensions: D45 x H111.2 cm Materials

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Oda in Between Moonlight White White Floor Lamp by Pulpo

H 43.78 in Dm 17.72 in

Oda in Between Steel Grey Brass Floor Lamp by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Oda in between steel grey brass floor lamp by Pulpo Dimensions: D45 x H111.2 cm Materials

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Oda in Between Steel Grey Brass Floor Lamp by Pulpo

H 43.78 in Dm 17.72 in

Boule High Transparent Smoky Grey White Floor Lamp by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Boule high transparent smoky grey white floor lamp by Pulpo Dimensions: D52 x H82.5cm Materials

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Textile, Glass

Boule High Transparent Smoky Grey White Floor Lamp by Pulpo

H 32.49 in Dm 20.48 in

Boule Medium Transparent Smoky Grey White Floor Lamp by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Boule medium transparent smoky grey white floor lamp by Pulpo. Dimensions: D58 x H74cm. Materials

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Textile, Glass

Boule Medium Transparent Smoky Grey White Floor Lamp by Pulpo

H 29.14 in Dm 22.84 in

Kumo Medium Smoky Grey Acetato Taupe Floor Lamp by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Kumo medium smoky grey acetato taupe floor lamp by Pulpo Dimensions: D42 x H45 cm Materials

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Kumo Medium Smoky Grey Acetato Taupe Floor Lamp by Pulpo

H 17.72 in Dm 16.54 in

Kumo High Smoky Grey Acetato Taupe Floor Lamp by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Kumo high smoky grey acetato taupe floor lamp by Pulpo Dimensions: D35 x H54 cm Materials

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Kumo High Smoky Grey Acetato Taupe Floor Lamp by Pulpo

H 21.26 in Dm 13.78 in

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At 1stDibs, there are several options of handblown floor lamps available for sale. Each of these unique handblown floor lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and brass. There are 9 antique and vintage handblown floor lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 10 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of handblown floor lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Arts and Crafts handblown floor lamps are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made handblown floor lamps over the years, but those made by Atelier de Troupe, Merve Kahraman and Silvio Mondino Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Handblown Floor Lamps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,295, while they’re typically $1,490 on the low end and $18,475 highest priced.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Handblown Floor Lamps

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.
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.
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 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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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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