Library Floor Lamp
Florian Schulz Adjustable Copper and Brass Library Floor Lamp with Patina
By Florian Schulz
Located in Den Haag, NL
Florian Schulz adjustable brass library floor lamp. Adjustable in height and the shade can be
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
$2,054
H 54.34 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
2 Hollywood Regency Twisted Brass Candlestick Library Floor Lamps 53"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two mid century Hollywood Regency brass floor lamps - candlestick shaped with round base
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 53 in W 12 in D 12 in
Brass library adjustable floor lamp 1970s Germany
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Brass library floor lamp .adjustable in height .
normal large E27 bulb needed . pull down
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Matte Black Library Style Telescoping Floor Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Taiwan, 1990s
Library style adjustable swing arm floor lamp in black finish. Telescoping height
Category
1990s Taiwanese Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Antique Hubbell Carved Oak Figural Dolphins Library Column Floor Lamp
By Hubbell
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and one of a kind antique figural carved oak floor lamp, circa 1920s. Meticulously carved
Category
Vintage 1920s Gothic Floor Lamps
Materials
Oak
$3,520 Sale Price
49% Off
H 66 in W 15 in D 15 in
1990s Robert Sonneman George Kovacs Gray Pharmacy Library Reading Floor Lamp 60"
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Dayton, OH
floor lamp in grey.
15” x 6.25” x 49.5” / height adjustable to 59.5" (width x depth x height).
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
H 49.5 in W 15 in D 6.25 in
Bronze Color Library reading lamp 1970s Germany
By Kullmann Lampen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Bronze Color Floor lamp . Adjustable in Height .
Ideal reading lamp. Pull down switch
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Abalone Library Lamp in Wrapped Papercord and Leather with Seashell Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Venus favors the bold.” —Ovid
The Abalone Library Lamp is the 11th release from the Venus
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,775 / item
H 53.5 in W 5 in D 9.5 in
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Pair of Hand Forged, Wrought Iron Floor Standing Library Lamps with Glass Shades
Located in Port Hope, ON
This stunning and rare pair of custom American hand forged, wrought iron floor standing library
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 62 in W 17 in D 16 in
CRLL#125 / Small Library with Light / Colorful Wood Screenprinted by Hand
Located in Vicenza, IT
This bench with lights is a one-of-a-kind piece, designed and crafted in 2024 by the duo Edizioni Brigantino.
Their practice is a vibrant and playful fusion of contemporary art and d...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood
H 45.67 in W 36.23 in D 11.82 in
CRLL#128 / Library-Bench with Lights / Colorful Wood Screenprinted by Hand
By Edizioni Brigantino
Located in Vicenza, IT
This seating and lighting is a one-of-a-kind piece, designed and crafted in 2024 by the duo Edizioni Brigantino.
Their practice is a vibrant and playful fusion of contemporary art an...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood
H 53.15 in W 33.47 in D 19.69 in
Brass Library Floor Lamps, France, circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass library floor lamps, France, circa 1950.
Dark brass stands with adjustable height
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Telescopic & Articulated Library Floor Lamp, English, 1940s
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely example of an antique library floor lamp. Able to extend vertically and
Category
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Sölken Leuchten Brass library floor lamp 1970s Germany
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Brass Floor lamp . Adjustable in height . Ideal reading
lamp .comes with just the right
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
pair B&M Leuchten Brass library Floor lamps 1970s
By B+M Leuchten 1
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice pair of Brass floor lamps . Manufactured and signed by
B&M Leuchten Germany 1970s Such
Category
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century French Empire Ebonized Gold Gilt 2 Light Library Floor Lamp 60"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century French Empire style library / reading floor lamp. Made of ebonized and gilt wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Empire Floor Lamps
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Adjustable Brass Library Reading Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
MId-century, patinated brass, library reading floor lamp features an adjustable, linear shade that
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Adjustable Swing Arm Pharmacy Floor Lamp Library Reading Light
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage adjustable brass swing arm floor lamp. Features polished brass and modern styling
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Adjustable Swing Arm Pharmacy Floor Lamp Library Reading Light
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage adjustable brass swing arm floor lamp. Features polished brass and modern styling
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass 3 Light French Horn Library Candelabra Bouillotte Floor Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage brass bouillotte style floor lamp with black accents, three French Horn shaped candlestick
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
2 Vintage Bryant Brass Adjustable Library Pharmacy Reading Floor Lamps MCM 65"
By Bryant
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of vintage Bryant mid century brass pharmacy style reading / floor lamps with adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 40 in W 20 in D 9.75 in
Vintage Max Studio Home Modern Arc Steel Marble Floor Library Reading Lamp 64"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Max Studio Home modern arched floor lamp. Made of steel featuring the symbolic mid century
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Steel
H 63.5 in W 25 in D 11 in
2 Vintage Alsy Clam Shell Brass Adjustable Swing Arm Library Reading Floor Lamp
By Alsy Manufacturing 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two mid century Alsy Mfg adjustable swing arm floor lamps. Made of brass featuring clam or
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 41 in W 8.5 in L 41 in
Chapman Neoclassical Style Library Lamp Pair
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Wilton, CT
Very fine pair of Brass and leather Chapman floor lamps. The tops of the shades have a punch-cut
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Illuminating Library World Globe on Floor Stand by Replogle
By Replogle Globes
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage lighted Heirloom Globe library world globe by Replogle on mahogany tripod floor stand, 20th
Category
Late 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Pair of Torchiere Floor Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bronzed metal torchiere floor lamps library style with green glass shades. Late 20th
Category
1990s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Koch + Lowy Adjustable Chrome Reading Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970sClassic library / pharmacy style floor lamp in chrome signed Koch + Lowy Omi. Highly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Italian Birch Burl Library Ladder with Spiral Steps and Brass Floor Lamp, 1950s
Located in Florence, IT
Italian birch burl library ladder with spiral steps and brass floor lamp with our handcrafted
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ladders
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 29.53 in D 17.72 in
Brass Library floor lamp Germany 1970s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Brass Library Floor lamp . Super condition .
The shade is movable in any direction . due
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
English Polished Brass Library Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
rod terminating in a downward arched lamp head with one socket; on a turned round plinth base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Holtkoetter Brass library floor lamp 1970s Germany
By Holtkoetter
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Brass Library swing arm floor lamp ,adjustable in height .
Pull down switch . Normal
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
English Brass Swing Arm Library Floor Lamp
Located in Troy, MI
English floor lamp is made of brass, circa 1930s. Swiveling arm makes this perfect for use as a
Category
Early 20th Century English Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Marset Black Metal Library Floor Lamps Spain
By Marset
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two black metal floor lamps. by Top quality of Marset Spain. Adjustable in height. comes with a
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Adjustable Brass Swing Arm Reading Library Floor Lamp MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century brass reading lamp with swivel arm.
Measures: 10” x 53.75” to 67” / Arm - 33.5” x
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vtg Brass Adjustable Reading Library Floor Lamp Scallop Clam Shell MCM Pharmacy
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern vintage brass floor lamp with adjustable height and clam shell shaped shade
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 39.5 in W 14 in D 10 in
Late 1940s Black Lacquer and Brass Floor Lamp, Attributed to James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Bainbridge, NY
floor lamp, library floor lamp. Rewired with new brass hardware and black twisted cloth cord.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
American Spiral Library Steps and Floor Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Modern floor lamp with four spiral library steps.
Category
Late 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Classical Brass Adjustable Library Reading Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Classical brass adjustable library reading floor lamp, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Adjustable Brass with Rattan Wrap Library Reading Floor Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage adjustable brass pharmacy style floor lamp features a brass extendable center post with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
pair Library Swing arm brass floor lamps 1980s Germany
By Holtkoetter
Located in Den Haag, NL
Library Swing arm brass floor lamps . Halogen . comes with good working
dimmers . Adjustable in
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Adjustable Brass Pharmacy Apothecary Library Reading Floor Lamp 58"
By Heyco
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage / mid century brass pharmacy / apothecary / library reading light / floor lamp featuring an
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 42.5 in W 10 in D 23 in
Vintage Adjustable Brass Pharmacy Apothecary Floor Reading Library Lamp 48"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage brass pharmacy / apothecary / library reading lamp featuring an adjustable height and
Category
Mid-20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1980 Vintage Chapman Adjustable Brass Library Reading Light Floor Lamp
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
1980 Chapman Mfg Co adjustable floor lamp. Made of brass featuring round base with triangular
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
George Kovacs Modern Dark Chrome Library Reading Pharmacy Light Floor Lamp 52"
By George Kovacs
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage George Kovacs dark chrome modern pharmacy or library reading floor lamp with adjustable
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
H 43 in W 14 in D 6.25 in
Vintage Spanish G&D Spain Brass Adjustable Library Reading Floor Lamp 60"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage G & D Spain brass adjustable floor lamp with white shade.
8.5” x 42.5” / Shade - 19” x 9
Category
Late 20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950s Westwood Studios Hourglass Floor Lamp in Black Iron, Maple with Milk Glass
By Westwood Lamps, Russel Wright
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Lamp, Den Floor Lamp, Study Floor Lamp, Library Lamp, Bedroom Lamp, Bedside Floor Lamp. Rewired with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Antique Standard Lamp, Scottish, Oak, Reading Light, Library, Lounge, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique standard lamp. A Scottish, oak library or lounge reading light, dating to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Floor Lamps
Materials
Oak
H 69.69 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Adjustable Hansen Library Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable lamp in brass producecd by Metalarte of Barcelona for Hansen Lighting, c. 1980's. A high
Category
Late 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Adjustable Library Floor Lamp
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Adjustable Library Floor Lamp in Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass and Braided Leather with Natural Paper
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps
Antique Library Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique library adjustable brass floor lamp with marble base.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Koch & Lowy Adjustable Chrome Library Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Koch & Lowy adjustable chrome library lamp with rounded shade.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
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Library Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the library floor lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A library floor lamp — often made from metal, brass and animal skin — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer library floor lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A library floor lamp, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one library floor lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chapman Manufacturing Company, Florian Schulz and Replogle Globes produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Library Floor Lamp?
Prices for a library floor lamp start at $400 and top out at $3,600 with the average selling for $1,360.
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 Library Floor Lamp
- What are floor lamps?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024A floor lamp is a tall standing lamp used to illuminate a space. A floor lamp should typically be between 58 and 64 inches tall. The bottom of the fixture's shade should be slightly below or approximately at the eye level of a person sitting nearby. This will help your guests avoid the lamp's glare.
In addition to illuminating large spaces, floor lamps can light specific seating areas and serve as task lighting (use a taller floor lamp if you wish to keep a fair amount of distance between the fixture and your seating). Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space.
Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs. - How tall should floor lamps be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024A floor lamp should typically be between 58 and 64 inches tall. The bottom of the fixture's shade should be slightly below or approximately at the eye level of a person sitting nearby. This will help your guests avoid the lamp's glare.
In addition to illuminating large spaces, floor lamps can light specific seating areas and serve as task lighting (use a taller floor lamp if you wish to keep a fair amount of distance between the fixture and your seating). Integrated into a room's overall design, a floor lamp can create an intimate atmosphere and introduce a stylish, sculptural element.
Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs. - What is the best floor lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Floor lamps have evolved since their inception as torchères in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
- What is a torchiere floor lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A torchiere floor lamp is a lamp known for its upright, torch-like frame. The name is derived from the French word for “torch.” The light of this fixture points upward, providing indirect light.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023How tall an arc lamp should be depends on the height of your furniture. The lamp needs to be able to reach over the piece and allow enough clearance for you to sit comfortably. Generally, arc lamps are 60 to 82 inches tall. Find a range of arc lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best reading floor lamp is a matter of preference. Your lamp should be at eye level with an adjustable head and neck. It should also be a good fit with respect to the shape of the living room, the décor and furniture style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Floor lamps have seen an evolution from the time they were invented, as torches that originated in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The main parts of a floor lamp are called the body, neck, socket harp and shade. A lamp body is the decorative portion of the lamp made from wood, metal, porcelain or another material, and the neck travels from the body to the socket where you install a bulb. On floor lamps with shades, the shade is the covering over the bulb, while the harp is the frame that holds the shade in place. Shop a collection of floor lamps on 1stDibs.
- Are LED floor lamps worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Many 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To choose an arc floor lamp, consider the layout of the room and the space available to ensure that the fixture you select can reach over your furniture and fit in the area. Also, think about the quality of light that you prefer. Lamps with fabric and frosted glass shades will usually provide softer illumination than ones with exposed bulbs. Find a selection of arc floor lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022On a floor lamp, a rotary switch is a part used to turn the light on and off. Specifically, it has a threaded stem with a knob at the end. To use it, you twist the knob. Find a collection of antique and vintage floor lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A good bright floor lamp depends on various factors such as other light sources in the room, the number of lumens required, and so on. When it comes to floor lamps, a good rule of thumb is that a sitting room or bedroom needs 10 to 20 lumens per square foot, while a bathroom or kitchen requires 70 to 80 lumens per square foot. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The type of floor lamp that gives off the most light is those lamps with white bell shades and LED light bulbs. Bell shades shed light between the top and bottom of the shade and tend to illuminate an entire room.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the arc of the Flos Arco floor lamp is designed to allow you to adjust it with ease. Designed in 1962, this iconic style features telescoping detail built into the gracefully arched arm, making it simple to increase or decrease the height. Browse a collection of Flos Arco floor lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The assembly of Noguchi Akari light sculptures depends on the model, as there are several models available. Take note of your exact model number and then consult the brand’s website for the multi-stepped process of assembly. Shop a range of vintage and modern Isamu Noguchi light sculptures on 1stDibs.
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