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 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 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.

Should a floor lamp match my table lamps?

It doesn't need to match exactly; consistent wood tone or metal finish reads more intentional than an identical pair.

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 you identify an old floor lamp?

To identify an old floor lamp, first try to locate a maker's marking. Manufacturers typically mark floor lamps on the base, neck or socket. Once you've found a marking, you can use trusted online resources to learn more about the maker and your specific piece. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer examine your lamp. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of antique and vintage floor lamps.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Are LED floor lamps worth it?

Many people believe that LED floor lamps are worth it. Light-emitting diode, or LED, lamps consume less energy than lamps equipped with halogen or incandescent bulbs, so they may be more environmentally and budget-friendly over time. Plus, LED lamps outlast other types of bulbs, cutting down on the need for frequent replacements. You can also choose from lamps of varying brightness and light color temperatures. However, LED lamps may be more costly and produce less light than some alternatives, making them less ideal for certain tasks, such as reading. Consider where and how you'll use your lamp, your budget and your preferences when selecting a floor lamp to choose the best option for your space. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of LED floor lamps.

How do you identify an antique floor lamp?

To identify an antique floor lamp, first see if you can locate a marking on the shade, base, switch, socket or another area. Using trusted online resources, you can often identify a maker based on these markings. With an unmarked lamp, check the cord. Antique lighting fixtures will usually have a cotton-wrapped cord or exposed wires rather than a polymer-coated cord. The plug is also likely to have prongs the same size if the lamp is antique. Generally, a floor lamp must be at least 100 years old to be considered an antique. For further assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique floor lamps.

How tall should a floor lamp be next to a sofa?

A floor lamp used for reading typically measures 58 to 62 inches, positioning the shade just above shoulder height when seated.

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.

What's the difference between a floor lamp and a table lamp for a living room?

Floor lamps provide ambient or reading light from the floor and free up surface space, while table lamps sit on a side table and offer more localized, task-oriented light.

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Multicolor Striped Ceramic Floor Table Lamp, Custom Green Lampshade by R. Houben

$2,614

Multicolor Striped Ceramic Floor Table Lamp, Custom Green Lampshade by R. Houben

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table/floor lamp. Custom made matching lampshade by René Houben. The striped ceramics with colorful details fit perfectly with the custom made green lampshade, ill...

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Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Franz West Chain Floor Lamp circa 1970

$2,452

Franz West Chain Floor Lamp circa 1970

Located in London, GB

Franz West Chain Floor Lamp circa 1970. Articulated brass bulb holders complement this sculptural Brutalist floor lamp, crafted from heavy-duty cast iron chain links.

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Cast Iron

Large midcentury brutalist wood turned mushroom table lamp, France 1950s

$1,017

Large midcentury brutalist wood turned mushroom table lamp, France 1950s

Located in Zaandam, NL

This gorgeous mushroom table lamp most likely originated as a floor lamp but at one point in time has been converted in to a lower version. The base with its brass doorknob feet in o...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Oak

Pair of Vintage Bronze Floor Lamps After Diego Giacometti's Tête de Femme, 1960

$10,900 / set

Pair of Vintage Bronze Floor Lamps After Diego Giacometti's Tête de Femme, 1960

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

Pair of Vintage Bronze Floor Lamps After Diego Giacometti's Tête de Femme, Circa 1960 A striking pair of vintage bronze floor lamps inspired by Diego Giacometti's celebrated Tête de...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair Rare French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Floor Lamps, Jean Charles Moreux

$14,950 / set

Pair Rare French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Floor Lamps, Jean Charles Moreux

By Jean-Charles Moreux

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of rare and poetic French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman floor lamps, handmade from roots of trees and, hewn together into an organic, naturalist sculptural form.

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Vintage 1930s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Twig, Hardwood

Monumental Ceramic Totem Floor Lamp by Potiers of Accolay, France, Circa 1970

$4,820

Monumental Ceramic Totem Floor Lamp by Potiers of Accolay, France, Circa 1970

By Accolay Pottery

Located in leucate, FR

Discover this magnificent and rare floor or table lamp, a sculptural piece by the celebrated Potiers d'Accolay from the 1970s. This impressive lamp stands out with its openwork ceram...

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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Resin

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Organic Floor Lamp in Burned Wood, Wabi Sabi, 1950s

$1,880

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Organic Floor Lamp in Burned Wood, Wabi Sabi, 1950s

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful organic shaped table lamp in burned pine wood. Handcrafted by a Swedish Carpenter in the 1950s. The overall impression of this mid century table lamp is really good. It ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Textile, Pine

Neo-pop light sculpture or Floor Lamp Egg, French artist Michel Froment c.1990's

$8,970

Neo-pop light sculpture or Floor Lamp Egg, French artist Michel Froment c.1990's

Located in leucate, FR

Huge floor lamp or light sculpture by the French artist Michel Froment ( 1951 ) Reproducing a fried egg on both sides. The material used is metal and polyurethane. The artist's wo...

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1990s Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Wall Sconce, Metal & Murano Glass, Italy, Circa 1970

$1,238

Brutalist Wall Sconce, Metal & Murano Glass, Italy, Circa 1970

Located in BORGO, FR

Sculptural brutalist wall sconce, Italy, circa 1970. This striking piece features a layered, textured metal structure with a strong architectural presence, characteristic of the Ital...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Brutalist Floorlamp + Pendant by Temde Leuchten Germany / Switzerland

$1,760Sale Price / set|20% Off

1970s Brutalist Floorlamp + Pendant by Temde Leuchten Germany / Switzerland

By Temde Leuchten

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Hard to find set of 1970s Brutalist burnished Pinewood & bubble glass sphere lamps Produced by Temde Leuchten AG (Switzerland) This floor lamp and pendant lamp are a great opp...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST Floor Lamp, by AUDOUX-MINNET, France 1950

$4,092

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST Floor Lamp, by AUDOUX-MINNET, France 1950

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in PARIS, FR

A "small" (reader size) charming floor lamp, Modernist, Rustic Modern, Brutalist, Fifties style, featuring a thick circular wicker base topped with one central vertical bamboo rod, a...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Paper

Ennio Chiggio floor lamp model MP by Lumen form Italy, 20th Century

$2,428Sale Price|20% Off

Ennio Chiggio floor lamp model MP by Lumen form Italy, 20th Century

By Ennio Chiggio, Lumen

Located in Milano, IT

Ennio Chiggio floor lamp model MP by Lumen form Italy, 1968 Sculptural and minimalistic with a mechanical approach almost brutalist floor lamp, heavy metal base with chromed details...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST Tripod Floor Lamp, by AUDOUX-MINNET, France 1950

$4,320

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST Tripod Floor Lamp, by AUDOUX-MINNET, France 1950

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in PARIS, FR

A charming tripod floor lamp, Modernist, Rustic Modern, Brutalist, Fifties, rigorous tripod base and vertical axis in bamboo, circular top in varnished wicker, off-white fabric lamps...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker

Sun-shaped light fixture, Murano, Brutalist, 20th century

$5,457

Sun-shaped light fixture, Murano, Brutalist, 20th century

Located in Nice, FR

This fixture is a decorative contemporary-style pendant light with strong Art Deco inspiration and a sculptural design. It features a central body made of textured glass or molded c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Georges Pelletier Brown Ceramic Lamp, Custom Double Silk Rattan Lampshade

$4,161

Georges Pelletier Brown Ceramic Lamp, Custom Double Silk Rattan Lampshade

By Georges Pelletier

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamp by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made double rattan lampshade by René Houben. The brown ceramics and the warm colored details fit perfectly wit...

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Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist Space Age Ceramic Light Sculpture Floorlamp by Traudl Brunnquell 70s

$5,912

Brutalist Space Age Ceramic Light Sculpture Floorlamp by Traudl Brunnquell 70s

By Traudl Brunnquell

Located in Osnabrück, NDS

An ultra rare and extraordinary Brutalist Ceramic Light Sculpture by Traudl Brunnquell from around 1974. Inspired from Cubism and modern Architecture especially Brutalism this Lam...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Plus Lamp by Plus Collection, Aluminum, Demountable Design, New

$900 / item

Plus Lamp by Plus Collection, Aluminum, Demountable Design, New

Located in İstanbul, TR

The Plus Collection treats objects not as fixed outcomes but as structural systems built from the relationships between their parts, using geometry as a tool that connects elements a...

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2010s Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Large Chris Haslev Green Ceramic Lamp, Silk Lampshade by R. Houben

$3,399

Large Chris Haslev Green Ceramic Lamp, Silk Lampshade by R. Houben

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table/floor lamp. Custom made silk lampshade by René Houben. The green glazed and brown ceramics with beautiful details fit perfectly with the custom made lampsha...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Free-Form Teak Sculptural Table Lamp, France 1970s

$1,034

Large Free-Form Teak Sculptural Table Lamp, France 1970s

Located in ROUEN, FR

Impressive large-scale sculptural table lamp carved from solid teak in an organic free-form design. Created in the 1970s in France, its flowing silhouette and beautifully figured gra...

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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Teak

Pair 1970's Mid Century 106" Brutalist Palm Tree Torcheres attrib. Maison Jansen

$9,552Sale Price / set|49% Off

Pair 1970's Mid Century 106" Brutalist Palm Tree Torcheres attrib. Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Amazing Pair French 1970's Mid Century Modern / Brutalist Life Size [106 inches high] Palm Tree Torchere/ Floor Lamps.

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Georges Pelletier Brown Gold Ceramic Lamp, Custom Silk Lampshade by R. Houben

$4,206

Georges Pelletier Brown Gold Ceramic Lamp, Custom Silk Lampshade by R. Houben

By Georges Pelletier

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamp by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made double rattan lampshade by René Houben. The bronzed brown ceramics and the warm colored details fit perfe...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Georges Pelletier Ceramic Lamp, Custom Double Silk Rattan Lampshade by R. Houben

$3,865

Georges Pelletier Ceramic Lamp, Custom Double Silk Rattan Lampshade by R. Houben

By Georges Pelletier

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamp by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made double rattan lampshade by René Houben. The brown ceramics and the warm colored details fit perfectly wit...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pelletier Baluster Dark Ceramic Lamp, Custom Made Silk Lampshade by R. Houben

$4,661

Pelletier Baluster Dark Ceramic Lamp, Custom Made Silk Lampshade by R. Houben

By Georges Pelletier

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamp by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made beige silk lampshade by René Houben. The dark ceramics and the warm colored geometric details fit perfect...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Georges Pelletier Baluster Dark Ceramic Lamp, Custom Silk Lampshade by R. Houben

$4,775

Georges Pelletier Baluster Dark Ceramic Lamp, Custom Silk Lampshade by R. Houben

By Georges Pelletier

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamp by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made silk lampshade by René Houben. The dark ceramics and the warm colored geometric details fit perfectly wit...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Georges Pelletier Cylindric Brown Ceramic Lamp, Custom Silk Shade by R. Houben

$4,047

Georges Pelletier Cylindric Brown Ceramic Lamp, Custom Silk Shade by R. Houben

By Georges Pelletier

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamp by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made silk lampshade by René Houben. The brown and honey colored ceramics and the geometric details fit perfect...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Georges Pelletier Bulbous Brown Ceramic Lamp, Custom Silk Shade by R. Houben

$4,092

Georges Pelletier Bulbous Brown Ceramic Lamp, Custom Silk Shade by R. Houben

By Georges Pelletier

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamp by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made silk lampshade by René Houben. The brown and honey colored ceramics and the geometric details fit perfect...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1 of the 2 Holmegaard Lilac Ceramic Lamps, Custom Lampshades by R. Houben

$2,217 / item

1 of the 2 Holmegaard Lilac Ceramic Lamps, Custom Lampshades by R. Houben

By Holmegaard

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamps. Custom made neutral silk lampshades by René Houben. The lilac glazed ceramics with wooden base fit perfectly with the white custom made lampsha...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

G. Pelletier Brown Gold Copper Ceramic Lamp, Silk Custom Lampshade by Houben

$3,751

G. Pelletier Brown Gold Copper Ceramic Lamp, Silk Custom Lampshade by Houben

By Georges Pelletier

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamp by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made lampshade by René Houben. The brown ceramics and the shimmering gold/coppered colored details complement ...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

XL Pelletier Brown Warm Tones Ceramic Lamp, Custom Silk Lampshade by R. Houben

$4,661

XL Pelletier Brown Warm Tones Ceramic Lamp, Custom Silk Lampshade by R. Houben

By Georges Pelletier

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamp by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made lampshade by René Houben. The brown ceramics and the warm colored details fit perfectly with the custom m...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

XXL Green Baroque Pattern Ceramic Lamp, Custom Matching Lampshade by R. Houben

$4,320

XXL Green Baroque Pattern Ceramic Lamp, Custom Matching Lampshade by R. Houben

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table/floor lamp. Custom made matching lampshade by René Houben. The beautiful ceramics with a green baroque pattern fit perfectly with the custom made lampshade, ...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Heavy Sculptural Bronze Torchiere / Up light Lamp by Valenti (SIGNED)

$7,900 / item

Heavy Sculptural Bronze Torchiere / Up light Lamp by Valenti (SIGNED)

By Valenti

Located in North Miami, FL

Sculptural Floor lamp, Spanish, by iconic Barcelona design powerhouse Valenti. It is made of enameled green and brutal bronze. We love the exquisite details and the original patina....

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Set of 2 Multicolor Ceramic Lamps, Custom Made Silk Lampshades by R. Houben

$7,958 / set

Set of 2 Multicolor Ceramic Lamps, Custom Made Silk Lampshades by R. Houben

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamps. Custom made multicolor silk lampshades by René Houben. Ready to use. This set requires one E27 light bulb per lamp. Also LED compatible. Pleas...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1 of the 2 Holmegaard Lilac Ceramic Lamps, Custom Silk Lampshades by R. Houben

$2,614 / item

1 of the 2 Holmegaard Lilac Ceramic Lamps, Custom Silk Lampshades by R. Houben

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamps. Custom made neutral silk lampshades by René Houben. The lilac glazed ceramics with wooden base fit perfectly with the neutral custom made lamps...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Georges Pelletier Baluster Dark Ceramic Lamp, Custom Silk Lampshade by R. Houben

$4,775

Georges Pelletier Baluster Dark Ceramic Lamp, Custom Silk Lampshade by R. Houben

By Georges Pelletier

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamp by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made silk lampshade by René Houben. The dark ceramics and the warm colored geometric details fit perfectly wit...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 3 Georges Pelletier Ceramic Lamps, Custom Made Silk Shades by R. Houben

$13,074 / set

Set of 3 Georges Pelletier Ceramic Lamps, Custom Made Silk Shades by R. Houben

By Georges Pelletier

Located in Rijssen, NL

Set of beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamps by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made silk lampshades by René Houben. The brown and honey colored ceramics and the geometric details fi...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1 of the 3 Georges Pelletier Ceramic Lamps, Custom Silk Shades by R. Houben

$3,751

1 of the 3 Georges Pelletier Ceramic Lamps, Custom Silk Shades by R. Houben

By Georges Pelletier

Located in Rijssen, NL

1 of the 3 beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamps by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made silk and rattan lampshades by René Houben. The brown and honey colored ceramics and the geom...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1 of the 7 Georges Pelletier Ceramic Lamps, Custom Silk Shades by R. Houben

$3,979 / set

1 of the 7 Georges Pelletier Ceramic Lamps, Custom Silk Shades by R. Houben

By Georges Pelletier

Located in Rijssen, NL

1 of the 7 beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamps by Georges Pelletier, 2022. Custom made silk and rattan lampshades by René Houben. The brown and honey colored ceramics and the geome...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1 of the 2 Holmegaard Lilac Ceramic Lamps, Custom White Lampshades by R. Houben

$2,148 / item

1 of the 2 Holmegaard Lilac Ceramic Lamps, Custom White Lampshades by R. Houben

By Holmegaard

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamps. Custom made neutral silk lampshades by René Houben. The lilac glazed ceramics with wooden base fit perfectly with the white custom made lampsha...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1 of the 2 Holmegaard Indigo Ceramic Lamps, Custom Tall Blue Shades by R. Houben

$2,035 / item

1 of the 2 Holmegaard Indigo Ceramic Lamps, Custom Tall Blue Shades by R. Houben

By Holmegaard

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamps. Custom made silk lampshades by René Houben. The indigo glazed ceramics with a beautiful shape fit perfectly with the custom made lampshade, ill...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Ceramic and Wood Table Lamp, Custom Rattan Double Lampshade by R. Houben

$2,842

Blue Ceramic and Wood Table Lamp, Custom Rattan Double Lampshade by R. Houben

By Axella Stentøj

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful ceramic table lamp. Custom made lampshade by René Houben. The blue ceramics with beautiful details and wooden base fit perfectly with the custom made rattan lampshade with...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Private Lamp der Künstlers II by Franz West for Metamemphis Milano 1989

$7,958

Private Lamp der Künstlers II by Franz West for Metamemphis Milano 1989

By Memphis Group, Franz West

Located in NICE, FR

This "Privatlampe des Künstlers II," designed by Austrian artist Franz West for MetaMemphis Milano in 1989, is an avant-garde lamp combining functional design with conceptual artistr...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Ernesto Treccani Ceramic Lamp, 1960s, Openwork Sculpture, Vintage Design

$2,273

Ernesto Treccani Ceramic Lamp, 1960s, Openwork Sculpture, Vintage Design

By Ernesto Treccani

Located in Taranto, IT

An extremely rare, spectacular, and exceptional sculptural table or floor lamp—a masterpiece of Italian modernism dating from the 1960s and attributed to the renowned painter and scu...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

FLAMENCO 0/8 Ceramic lighting table by Guy Bareff, 2022

$15,917

FLAMENCO 0/8 Ceramic lighting table by Guy Bareff, 2022

By Guy Bareff

Located in TOULOUSE, FR

Ceramic light table by Guy Bareff and Bénédicte Brun is the last available in this series. Inspired by the architecture of the 70s, these sculptures respond elegantly to today’s life...

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2010s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Chandellier - lámpara Brutalista con influencias Art Déco de los años 50

$7,844

Chandellier - lámpara Brutalista con influencias Art Déco de los años 50

Located in Barcelona, ES

Lámpara de inspiración brutalista con sutiles influencias Art Déco, una pieza de fuerte carácter escultórico que combina solidez formal con una elegancia atemporal. Su presencia equi...

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Jean Claude Mahey Lampadaire Olivia en métal doré et métal laqué, vers 1980.

$2,046

Jean Claude Mahey Lampadaire Olivia en métal doré et métal laqué, vers 1980.

By Jean Claude Mahey

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Jean Claude Mahey Lampadaire Olivia en métal doré et métal laqué, vers 1980. Base en marbre travertin. Abat-jour manquant.

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Vintage 1980s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

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Travertine, Metal

Lampadaire "Coquilles Saint-Jacques" de Willy Daro, 1970

$4,547Sale Price|20% Off

Lampadaire "Coquilles Saint-Jacques" de Willy Daro, 1970

By Willy Daro

Located in PARIS, FR

Le lampadaire "Coquilles Saint-Jacques" de Willy Daro est une pièce exceptionnelle qui incarne le luxe et la sophistication des années 1970, période durant laquelle le designer belge...

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Floor Lamps

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Brass

Temde Leuchten 1970's Floorlamp

$2,046

Temde Leuchten 1970's Floorlamp

By Temde Leuchten

Located in CASTENRAY, NL

Totem floorlamp by Temde Leuchten Switzerland, 1970's. Pine layered frame on a steel lacquered foot with 3 glass light globes with air bubbles, 'Pulegoso' technique. Very fine cond...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Chandelier d eglise brutaliste

$1,307

Chandelier d eglise brutaliste

Located in PARIS, FR

Chandelier brutaliste d eglise en chêne a 5 bougeoirs. Dans l esprit brutaliste avec une belle patine ciré

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Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Oak

Vintage Boho Brutalist Floor Lamps - Set of 2

$2,850 / set

Vintage Boho Brutalist Floor Lamps - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Make this exceptional pair of Brutalist floor lamps yours today!

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Brutalist table or floor lamp "Drop" by Giotto Stoppino for Tronconi, Italy 1976

$2,091Sale Price|20% Off

Brutalist table or floor lamp "Drop" by Giotto Stoppino for Tronconi, Italy 1976

By Giotto Stoppino, Tronconi

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Post-modern style Italian table or floor lamp "Drop", designed by Giotto Stoppino in 1976 and produced by Tronconi (Enrico Tronconi, editor).

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Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

A HUGE BRUTALIST RUSTIC-MODERN Ceramic FLOOR or TABLE LAMP France 1960

$6,821

A HUGE BRUTALIST RUSTIC-MODERN Ceramic FLOOR or TABLE LAMP France 1960

By Les 2 Potiers

Located in PARIS, FR

A very large table or floor lamp, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Modernist, Bauhaus, Free Form, in thick blue enameled ceramic with very beautiful material effects, to be attributed, Franc...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

A Huge BRUTALIST RUSTIC-MODERN Ceramic FLOOR or TABLE LAMP VALLAURIS France 1960

$4,320

A Huge BRUTALIST RUSTIC-MODERN Ceramic FLOOR or TABLE LAMP VALLAURIS France 1960

By La Borne Potters

Located in PARIS, FR

An imposing table or floor lamp, Post-Modernist, Popular Art, Shabby-Chic, in thick off-white and brown enameled ceramic, and its immense lampshade with compositions of dried leaves,...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

A HUGE BRUTALIST RUSTIC-MODERN Ceramic FLOOR or TABLE LAMP LA BORNE France 1960

$4,092

A HUGE BRUTALIST RUSTIC-MODERN Ceramic FLOOR or TABLE LAMP LA BORNE France 1960

By La Borne Potters

Located in PARIS, FR

A very large table or floor lamp with a generous body, Modernist, Free-Form, Brutalist, Rustic-Modern, in thick sandstone with random dripping decorations, without signature, to be a...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

XL Brown and Beige Ceramic Floor Table Lamp, Denmark

$4,092

XL Brown and Beige Ceramic Floor Table Lamp, Denmark

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful XL ceramic table/floor lamp, Denmark 1960s. Combined with a custom lampshade. The base with brown tones and a dripping pattern fits perfectly with the custom made ocher s...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Shade One by Kalou Dubus, Sanded Chamotte Stoneware Floor & Table Lamp

$6,821

Shade One by Kalou Dubus, Sanded Chamotte Stoneware Floor & Table Lamp

By Kalou Dubus

Located in PANTIN, -

SHADE ONE is a handbuilt chamotte stoneware lamp — designed to sit on a table or rest directly on the floor. Its base is a dense, geometric sculpture that seems hewn from stone rathe...

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2010s French Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Shade Two by Kalou Dubus, Sanded Chamotte Stoneware Floor & Table Lamp

$5,684

Shade Two by Kalou Dubus, Sanded Chamotte Stoneware Floor & Table Lamp

By Kalou Dubus

Located in PANTIN, -

SHADE TWO is the smaller sibling of SHADE ONE — same DNA, more compact presence. Entirely handbuilt from raw chamotte stoneware, its faceted geometric base recalls a cut crystal, a m...

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2010s French Brutalist Table Lamps

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Cast Stone

Stoneware Table / Floor Lamp by Ole Bjørn Krüger, Own Studio, Denmark, 1970s

$3,979

Stoneware Table / Floor Lamp by Ole Bjørn Krüger, Own Studio, Denmark, 1970s

By Ole Bjørn Krüger

Located in Odense, DK

Unique stoneware table or floor lamp by Ole Bjørn Krüger (1922-2007) made at his own studio in the 1970s. The base is made from a large hollow stoneware vessel with lava-like glazing...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Table Lamps

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Stoneware

German Mid-Century Flower "Cocoon" Chandelier by Linus Boop, 1970s

$4,530

German Mid-Century Flower "Cocoon" Chandelier by Linus Boop, 1970s

By Linus Bopp

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

There are documented Linus Bopp lamps from around the 1970s, including sculptural/brutalist floor lamps, One documented vintage example is a floor lamp attributed to Linus Bopp, manu...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Harry Balmer for Laurel, Brutalist Floor Lamp with Table, United States, 1960s

$4,800

Harry Balmer for Laurel, Brutalist Floor Lamp with Table, United States, 1960s

By Harry Balmer, Laurel

Located in New York, NY

The tripodal base of this striking floor lamp is a brutalist sculpture formed of intersecting, raw-edged steel planes and wires that supports the circular glass surface.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian Midcentury Brutalist Floor Lamp

$1,250

Scandinavian Midcentury Brutalist Floor Lamp

Located in Karlstad, SE

Lovely floor/table lamp in copper colored metal, most likely manufactured in Sweden. The lamp can be used as a floor lamp or table lamp. This lamp is a great example of the Brutalis...

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

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Lamp Floor Brutalist For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lamp floor brutalist for your home. Each lamp floor brutalist for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and bronze. There are 78 variations of the antique or vintage lamp floor brutalist you’re looking for, while we also have 12 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the lamp floor brutalist you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A lamp floor brutalist, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made lamp floor brutalist over the years, but those crafted by Estúdio Orth, Harry Balmer and Laurel Lamp Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Lamp Floor Brutalist?

Prices for a lamp floor brutalist can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $147 and can go as high as $28,249, while the average can fetch as much as $3,439.

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 Lamp Floor Brutalist

What are floor lamps?
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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.

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What is a torchiere floor lamp?
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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 the best floor lamp?
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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.
Should a floor lamp match my table lamps?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
It doesn't need to match exactly; consistent wood tone or metal finish reads more intentional than an identical pair.
What is a good bright floor lamp?
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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 you identify an old floor lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
To identify an old floor lamp, first try to locate a maker's marking. Manufacturers typically mark floor lamps on the base, neck or socket. Once you've found a marking, you can use trusted online resources to learn more about the maker and your specific piece. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer examine your lamp. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
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.
How can I tell if a floor lamp is vintage?
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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.
How tall should an arc floor lamp be?
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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.
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.
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 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.
Are LED floor lamps worth it?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
Many people believe that LED floor lamps are worth it. Light-emitting diode, or LED, lamps consume less energy than lamps equipped with halogen or incandescent bulbs, so they may be more environmentally and budget-friendly over time. Plus, LED lamps outlast other types of bulbs, cutting down on the need for frequent replacements. You can also choose from lamps of varying brightness and light color temperatures. However, LED lamps may be more costly and produce less light than some alternatives, making them less ideal for certain tasks, such as reading. Consider where and how you'll use your lamp, your budget and your preferences when selecting a floor lamp to choose the best option for your space. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of LED floor lamps.
How do you identify an antique floor lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
To identify an antique floor lamp, first see if you can locate a marking on the shade, base, switch, socket or another area. Using trusted online resources, you can often identify a maker based on these markings. With an unmarked lamp, check the cord. Antique lighting fixtures will usually have a cotton-wrapped cord or exposed wires rather than a polymer-coated cord. The plug is also likely to have prongs the same size if the lamp is antique. Generally, a floor lamp must be at least 100 years old to be considered an antique. For further assistance with the identification process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique floor lamps.
How tall should a floor lamp be next to a sofa?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
A floor lamp used for reading typically measures 58 to 62 inches, positioning the shade just above shoulder height when seated.
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.
What's the difference between a floor lamp and a table lamp for a living room?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Floor lamps provide ambient or reading light from the floor and free up surface space, while table lamps sit on a side table and offer more localized, task-oriented light.