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.

Handmade Floor Lamps

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Animal Skin, Birch

Midcentury Brutalist Pair Handmade Floor Lamps Wood and Rolled Skin Shades

H 70.87 in Dm 8.67 in

Contemporary, Handmade Floor Lamp, Natural Rattan, White, Mediterranean Objects

Located in Barcelona, ES

AMÀ - Floor lamp Amà , comes from the Catalan '' a mà '', which means '' handmade '', and it is

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Contemporary, Handmade Floor Lamp, Natural Rattan, White, Mediterranean Objects

H 64.57 in Dm 15.75 in

Contemporary, Handmade Floor Lamp, Natural Rattan Brass, Mediterranean Objects

Located in Barcelona, ES

AMÀ - Floor lamp Amà , comes from the Catalan '' a mà '', which means '' handmade '', and it is

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary, Handmade Floor Lamp, Natural Rattan Brass, Mediterranean Objects

H 64.57 in Dm 15.75 in

Contemporary, Handmade Floor Lamp, Wood, Brass, Fabric, Mediterranean Objects

Located in Barcelona, ES

The floor lamp SERIE 1222 is handmade in our workshops of wood and brass turnery. It is composed of

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary, Handmade Floor Lamp, Wood, Brass, Fabric, Mediterranean Objects

H 66.54 in Dm 11.82 in

Contemporary, Handmade, Floor Lamp M, Bamboo Cherry, by Mediterranean Objects

Located in Barcelona, ES

natural fabric, hides the bulb and plays with the depth of the perspective of the piece. Floor lamp

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo

Contemporary, Handmade, Floor Lamp M, Bamboo Cherry, by Mediterranean Objects

H 59.06 in Dm 7.88 in

Contemporary Manolo Eirin Handmade Floor Lamp / Corner Lamp, Ceramic Beige/White

By Manolo Eirin

Located in Carballo, ES

Floor tube lamp made of top quality stoneware by artisans in the Galician town of Buño, known

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Contemporary Manolo Eirin Handmade Floor Lamp / Corner Lamp, Ceramic Beige/White

H 13.98 in Dm 6.5 in

Ceramic Handmade Floor Lamp “Navazi”, Modern Pottery Lighting with Opaque glass

Located in Vilnius, LT

Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoration, Floor lamp, Wall lamp

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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass, Ceramic

Ceramic Handmade Floor Lamp “Navazi”, Modern Pottery Lighting with Opaque glass

H 9.85 in W 5.12 in D 4.73 in

Pieter Spruyt Art Floor Lamp, 1980s, Dutch

By Art Brass Co.

Located in Den Haag, NL

Unique handmade floor lamp by Pieter Spruyt Dutch 1980s oxidized brass shade and feet. Rope in

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Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pieter Spruyt Art Floor Lamp, 1980s, Dutch

H 79.53 in W 23.63 in D 11.03 in

Theba Floor Lamp

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Milan, IT

An exquisite combination of clean geometric lines and sophisticated materials, this handmade floor

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2010s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Theba Floor Lamp

H 72.05 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Floor Lamps in Turned Oakwood, 1950s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

Wonderful pair of handmade floor lamps in solid patinated oak made in Scandinavia in the 1950s

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Floor Lamps in Turned Oakwood, 1950s

H 70.87 in Dm 19.69 in

Silk over Metal "Sikus" Floor Lamp by Aqua Creations

By Aqua Creations

Located in linden, NJ

as modern sculpture and architecture. Sikus is a handmade floor lamp created out of crushed silk on

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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Silk over Metal "Sikus" Floor Lamp by Aqua Creations

H 50.4 in W 65 in D 14.6 in

Iziz Floor Lamp Patina Bronze by Palena Furniture

By Palena Furniture

Located in Istanbul, TR

Iziz Floor Lamp Patina Bronze The Iziz is a luxurious handmade floor lamp, meticulously crafted

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Iziz Floor Lamp Patina Bronze by Palena Furniture

H 70 in W 10 in D 10 in

Handmade Iron Floor Lamp

Located in Marbella, ES

Handmade Iron Floor Lamp

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Late 20th Century European Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Handmade Iron Floor Lamp

H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in

TOTEM Floor Lamp White Handmade

Located in Cairo, EG

TOTEM floor lamp. A modern design with a subtle Pharaonic accent. Designed and handmade in Egypt

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2010s Egyptian Floor Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Carrara Marble

TOTEM Floor Lamp White Handmade

H 59.06 in Dm 18.51 in

TOTEM Floor Lamp, Handmade in Egypt

Located in Cairo, EG

TOTEM floor lamp. A modern design statement with a subtle Pharaonic flavor. Designed and handmade

Category

2010s Egyptian Floor Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

TOTEM Floor Lamp, Handmade in Egypt

H 59.06 in Dm 18.51 in

Pienza floor lamp by Winetage handmade in Italy

By Winetage Design

Located in Nova Milanese, CH

Pienza stands as the world's inaugural LED floor lamp designed to cultivate a sense of "feel good

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2010s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble

Pienza floor lamp by Winetage handmade in Italy

H 74.81 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in

Ibla floor lamp by Winetage handmade in Italy

By Winetage Design

Located in Nova Milanese, CH

Ibla, when stainless steel structure supporting 25 parasymmetrical strips from the oak staves surprises even the most expert eye. The front part, more intimate, whose thinner and clo...

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2010s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ibla floor lamp by Winetage handmade in Italy

H 30.32 in W 13 in D 13 in

Claudio Brocchini Handmade Brass Floor Lamp Model "Tozzo"

Located in Wolfurt, AT

The elegant handmade model called "Tozzo" is composed of a stabile brass cylinder under the typical

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Claudio Brocchini Handmade Brass Floor Lamp Model "Tozzo"

H 59.06 in W 4.73 in D 13.78 in

Claudio Brocchini Handmade Brass Floor Lamp Model "Tozzo"

Located in Wolfurt, AT

The elegant handmade model called "Tozzo" is composed of a stabile brass cylinder under the typical

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Claudio Brocchini Handmade Brass Floor Lamp Model "Tozzo"

H 59.06 in W 4.73 in D 13.78 in

Cosmic 'Solstice Ore X' Floor Lamp, Handmade Bronze Patinated Brass Floor Light

By Eva Menz for Atelier001

Located in London, GB

plates and a delicately brushed brass framework, the Solstice Ore X floor light forms a distinctive and

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2010s British Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Cosmic 'Solstice Ore X' Floor Lamp, Handmade Bronze Patinated Brass Floor Light

H 59.06 in Dm 19.69 in

'Cosmic Solstice Noir X' Floor Lamp, Handmade Dark Bronze Patinated Floor Light

By Eva Menz for Atelier001

Located in London, GB

and a meticulously hand-bronzed framework, the Solstice Noir X floor light gives rise to a distinctive

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2010s British Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

'Cosmic Solstice Noir X' Floor Lamp, Handmade Dark Bronze Patinated Floor Light

H 59.06 in Dm 19.69 in

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade

By Isabel Moncada

Located in San Antonio, TX

PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada

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

Materials

Textile, Wood

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade

H 61 in Dm 23 in

Miglia - Contemporary Handmade Industrial Floor Lamp and Coat Rack

By Superchi Studio, Dimitrih Correa

Located in Lisbon, Lisboa

, this piece is not just a floor lamp: "Miglia" is a multifunctional design object. It is an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Magnets

Miglia - Contemporary Handmade Industrial Floor Lamp and Coat Rack

H 70.87 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

klaylife ombre handmade clay beaded floor lamp, 21st Century

Located in Brighton, Victoria

Statement lighting that starts on the floor. The klaylife barrel floor lamp, designed in

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2010s South African Floor Lamps

Materials

Clay

klaylife ombre handmade clay beaded floor lamp, 21st Century

H 43.31 in Dm 19.69 in

Handmade Glass and Iron Floor Lamp by Rodrigo Pinto

By Rodrigo Pinto

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Lamp 2 by Rodrigo Pinto Floor lamp Handmade colored glass and iron Vitrofusion thermoformed and

Category

2010s Chilean Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Handmade Glass and Iron Floor Lamp by Rodrigo Pinto

H 68.12 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

TOTEM floor lamp with. Carrara lampshade. Handmade in Egypt.

Located in Cairo, EG

TOTEM floor lamp shown here with a hand crafted wood pole in a black stain and cerused technique

Category

2010s Egyptian Floor Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble

TOTEM floor lamp with. Carrara lampshade. Handmade in Egypt.

H 55.12 in Dm 19.69 in

Mid Century Floor Lamp, Germany, 1970's, New Handmade Lampshade

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage German floor lamp with original step-on switch. The lamp has new handmade lamp shade. Bulb

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Floor Lamp, Germany, 1970's, New Handmade Lampshade

H 52.76 in Dm 15.75 in

Benzina - Contemporary Handmade Industrial Floor Lamp by Caio Superchi

By Superchi Studio

Located in Lisbon, Lisboa

The iconic "Jerrycan" was mass produced during World War II. It was designed with three handles to allow one or two people to carry it with ease, and its shape was designed for funct...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Benzina - Contemporary Handmade Industrial Floor Lamp by Caio Superchi

H 66.93 in W 6.3 in D 18.9 in

Volare - Contemporary Handmade Industrial Floor Lamp by Caio Superchi

By Superchi Studio

Located in Lisbon, Lisboa

Balance. This is the identity, form and function of "Volare". At its core, a ruler and counterweight from a bronze industrial scale produced in Brazil in the 1930s, the perfect...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Brass, Metal

Volare - Contemporary Handmade Industrial Floor Lamp by Caio Superchi

H 57.09 in W 29.53 in D 11.82 in

Large Handmade Ceramic Floor Lamp by Danish Sejer Keramik, 1960s

By Sejer Keramik

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Tall, imposing brutalist Scandinavian modern handmade chamotte ceramic floor or table lamp. Organic

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

Large Handmade Ceramic Floor Lamp by Danish Sejer Keramik, 1960s

H 27.17 in Dm 9.06 in

Modern Gau Floor Lamp Stainless Champagne Shade Handmade Portugal Greenapple

By Greenapple, GF Modern

Located in Lisboa, PT

Gau Floor Lamp, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The luxurious

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Gau Floor Lamp Stainless Champagne Shade Handmade Portugal Greenapple

H 64.97 in W 21.26 in D 14.97 in

Modern Champagne Niz Floor Lamp Stainless Steel Handmade Portugal Greenapple

By Greenapple, GF Modern

Located in Lisboa, PT

Niz floor lamp, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The luxurious

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Modern Champagne Niz Floor Lamp Stainless Steel Handmade Portugal Greenapple

H 72.84 in Dm 14.57 in

Enzo Ciampalini “Alfea” Floor Lamp In Cast Copper With Murano Glass Shade

By Enzo Ciampalini, Lamp International

Located in Chicago, IL

Sinuous floor lamp in cast copper with Murano scavo glass bowl shaped shade designed by Enzo

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper

Enzo Ciampalini “Alfea” Floor Lamp In Cast Copper With Murano Glass Shade

H 73.5 in Dm 23.5 in

Freno - Contemporary Handmade Light Adjustable Floor Lamp by Caio Superchi

By Superchi Studio

Located in Lisbon, Lisboa

motorcycle steel brake to a lamp. The brake maintains its purpose by acting as a stopping mechanism for the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Magnets

Freno - Contemporary Handmade Light Adjustable Floor Lamp by Caio Superchi

H 63 in W 8.67 in D 15.75 in

Art Deco Valverde Floor Lamp Stainless Steel Pearl Handmade Portugal Greenapple

By Greenapple, GF Modern

Located in Lisboa, PT

Valverde floor lamp, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Valverde Floor Lamp Stainless Steel Pearl Handmade Portugal Greenapple

H 64.18 in Dm 19.69 in

Large Handmade Brutalist Stoneware Floor Lamp by Sejer Ceramics, Denmark, 1960s

By Sejer Keramik

Located in Odense, DK

Stunning handmade stoneware floor lamp in Brutalist style with brown glazing made at the workshop

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Handmade Brutalist Stoneware Floor Lamp by Sejer Ceramics, Denmark, 1960s

H 59.45 in Dm 16.15 in

Large Handmade Brutalist Stoneware Floor Lamp by Sejer Ceramics, Denmark, 1960s

By Sejer Keramik

Located in Odense, DK

Stunning handmade stoneware floor lamp in Brutalist style with abstract decoration made at the

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Handmade Brutalist Stoneware Floor Lamp by Sejer Ceramics, Denmark, 1960s

H 60.24 in Dm 16.15 in

Modern Black Sublime Floor Lamp, Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Sublime floor lamp, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Modern Black Sublime Floor Lamp, Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

H 66.93 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in

Art Deco Valverde Floor Lamp Stainless Steel Pearl Handmade Portugal Greenapple

By Greenapple, GF Modern

Located in Lisboa, PT

Valverde floor lamp, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Valverde Floor Lamp Stainless Steel Pearl Handmade Portugal Greenapple

H 64.18 in Dm 19.69 in

Modern Lima Arc Floor Lamp, Calacatta Marble Oak, Handmade Portugal Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Lima Arc Floor Lamp, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Modern Lima Arc Floor Lamp, Calacatta Marble Oak, Handmade Portugal Greenapple

H 70.87 in W 59.06 in D 15.75 in

Modern Lima Arc Floor Lamp, Calacatta Marble Brass, Handmade Portugal Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Lima arc floor lamp, Contemporary collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass

Modern Lima Arc Floor Lamp, Calacatta Marble Brass, Handmade Portugal Greenapple

H 70.87 in W 59.06 in D 15.75 in

Henry Holland Studio Handmade Green and White Ceramic Sphere Floor Lamp

By Henry Holland Studio

Located in London, GB

Our "TALL" Floor lamp sits statuesque in any space and commands attention. These stacked spheres

Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Earthenware, Oak, Linen

Henry Holland Studio Handmade Green and White Ceramic Sphere Floor Lamp

H 61.03 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in

Henry Holland Studio Handmade Oatmeal and White Ceramic Sphere Floor Lamp

By Henry Holland Studio

Located in London, GB

Our "TALL" Floor lamp sits statuesque in any space and commands attention. These stacked spheres

Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Earthenware, Oak, Linen

Henry Holland Studio Handmade Oatmeal and White Ceramic Sphere Floor Lamp

H 61.03 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in

Henry Holland Studio Handmade Blue and White Ceramic Sphere Floor Lamp

By Henry Holland Studio

Located in London, GB

Our "TALL" Floor lamp sits statuesque in any space and commands attention. These stacked spheres

Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Earthenware, Oak, Linen

Henry Holland Studio Handmade Blue and White Ceramic Sphere Floor Lamp

H 61.03 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in

Pillow Floor Lamp, Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pillow floor lamp Black lacquer Hand repousse Silk shade (26" diameter) Limited edition Each

Category

2010s Floor Lamps

Materials

Lacquer

Pillow Floor Lamp, Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition

H 64 in W 6.75 in D 5.75 in

Henry Holland Studio Handmade Brown and White Ceramic Sphere Floor Lamp

By Henry Holland Studio

Located in London, GB

Our "TALL" Floor lamp sits statuesque in any space and commands attention. These stacked spheres

Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Earthenware, Oak, Linen

Henry Holland Studio Handmade Brown and White Ceramic Sphere Floor Lamp

H 61.03 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in

Profana Sculptural Floor Lamp • Handmade Edition Steel • by Pedro Paulo-Venzon

By Pedro Paulo Venzon

Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina

the cultural drama still in transformation. Profana Lamp is made in Brazil. Each piece is handcrafted

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Profana Sculptural Floor Lamp • Handmade Edition Steel • by Pedro Paulo-Venzon

H 102.37 in W 20.08 in D 16.54 in

Jive 70's Inspired, Large Modern Handmade Ceramic, Brass & Raffia Floor Lamp

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

The Jive bespoke floor lamp is designed by Egg Designs and hand crafted in South Africa. The

Category

2010s South African Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Jive 70's Inspired, Large Modern Handmade Ceramic, Brass & Raffia Floor Lamp

H 44.49 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in

Sky Floor Lamp

By Matteo Valenti, MM Lampadari

Located in Milan, IT

This handmade striking three-light floor lamp features a simple design adorned with two leaf-like

Category

2010s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Sky Floor Lamp

H 77.96 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Jewel Modern Handmade Shou Sugi Ban Oak, Brass, Copper & Raffia Floor Lamp

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

The Jewel bespoke floor lamp is designed by Egg Designs and hand crafted in South Africa. The

Category

2010s South African Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Jewel Modern Handmade Shou Sugi Ban Oak, Brass, Copper & Raffia Floor Lamp

H 44.49 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in

Brass Moroccan Floor or Table Lamp Handmade in Filigree Design, a Pair

Located in Plainview, NY

Brass Moroccan Floor or Table Lamp Handmade in Filigree Design, a Pair These golden handcrafted

Category

1990s Moorish Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Moroccan Floor or Table Lamp Handmade in Filigree Design, a Pair

H 31 in W 19.25 in D 13 in

Modern Black Sublime Arc Floor Lamp, Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Sublime Arc Floor Lamp, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Modern Black Sublime Arc Floor Lamp, Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

H 72.84 in W 94.49 in D 23.63 in

Modern White Sublime Arc Floor Lamp, Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By GF Contemporary, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Sublime Arc Floor Lamp, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Modern White Sublime Arc Floor Lamp, Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

H 72.84 in W 94.49 in D 23.63 in

Italian Handmade 6-Lights Floor Lamp in Gold Plated Finish & Transparent Crystal

By Modenese Gastone

Located in PADOVA, Italy

In our offered floor lamps you can find traditional design and innovative materials, as in this 6

Category

2010s Italian Baroque Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Leaf, Bronze, Gold Plate

Italian Handmade 6-Lights Floor Lamp in Gold Plated Finish & Transparent Crystal

H 78.75 in Dm 29.53 in

Art Deco Valverde Floor Lamp Brushed Brass Black Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Valverde Floor Lamp, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Valverde Floor Lamp Brushed Brass Black Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

H 64.18 in Dm 19.69 in

Modern Sublime Arc Floor Lamp. Gun Metal Marble, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Sublime Arc Floor Lamp, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Modern Sublime Arc Floor Lamp. Gun Metal Marble, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

H 72.84 in W 94.49 in D 23.63 in

Poppy Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Inspired by Andy Warhol's Flowers series, this standing floor lamp is entirely handmade in bronze

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Poppy Floor Lamp

H 70 in W 16 in D 14 in

Modern Brown Sublime Arc Floor Lamp, Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Sublime Arc Floor Lamp, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Modern Brown Sublime Arc Floor Lamp, Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

H 72.84 in W 94.49 in D 23.63 in

Modern Sublime Floor Lamp, White Silk Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Sublime Floor Lamp, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Modern Sublime Floor Lamp, White Silk Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

H 66.93 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in

Modern Gau Floor Lamp Stainless Black Shade Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By GF Modern, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Gau Floor Lamp, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The luxurious

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Granite, Stainless Steel

Modern Gau Floor Lamp Stainless Black Shade Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

H 64.18 in Dm 19.69 in

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Handmade Floor Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of handmade floor lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, fabric and steel, all handmade floor lamps available were constructed with great care. We have 17 antique and vintage handmade floor lamps in-stock, while there are 39 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of handmade floor lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Handmade floor lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Aqua Creations, Kacper Dolatowski and Greenapple each produced beautiful handmade floor lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Handmade Floor Lamps?

Prices for handmade floor lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, handmade floor lamps begin at $665 and can go as high as $14,739, while the average can fetch as much as $3,806.

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 Handmade 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.
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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