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Goffredo Reggiani Chrome Low Floor Lamp
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in East Hampton, NY
Italian chromed steel floor lamp is an original decorative lamp realized by Goffredo Reggiani in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

"Galerie" Low Floor Lamp Designed by Federico Peri for Fontana Arte
By Federico Peri, Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Galerie" is a low floor lamp perfect for reading, designed by Federico Peri and manufactured by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Steel

"Equatore" Low Floor Lamp by Gabriele & Oscar Buratti for Fontana Arte
By Oscar e Gabriele Buratti, Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Equatore" is a low floor lamp perfect for reading, designed by Gabriele & Oscar Buratti and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Stiffel Tall Table Lamp or Low Floor Lamp Midcentury Brass and Brushed Stainless
By Stiffel
Located in Topeka, KS
the floor beside a low slung mid-century chair or sofa it become a floor lamp. Its beautiful machined
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Post Modern Metal Floor Lamp by Glen Oliver Löw and Antonio Citterio, 1990s
By Glen Oliver Löw, Antonio Citterio
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage industrial “Quadra BID” office lamp designed by Glen Oliver Löw and Antonio Citterio in
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1990s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Modern White Acrylic Table or Floor Lamp, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A tall Modern white acrylic or Lucite style and white lacquered wood table or low floor lamp, with
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Vintage 1960s Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Lucite, Acrylic

Bauer Lamp Co. Brass and Lucite Adjustable Floor Lamp with Brass Shade, 1970's
By Bauer Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
polished Brass base. Height adjusts: 38 Low to 56 High. Modern Pharmacy style floor lamp. With paper UL
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Floor Lamp Frosted Glass Mushroom Globe Laurel Lamp Co
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid-Century Modern chrome floor lamp with frosted glass mushroom globe by Laurel Lamp
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Italian Contemporary Design Ghidini 1961 Brass Floor Lamp Metalized Glass Low
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Brescia, IT
This surprising floor lamp named dusk dawn, transforms from what appears to be a solid brass volume
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ért Floor Lamp
By Simone Pedretti
Located in Milan, IT
mountain peaks but stay at a low altitude), this floor lamp is a stunning sculptural piece crafted by
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2010s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble

Ért Floor Lamp
Ért Floor Lamp
H 72.45 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
SOL Floor Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
SOL collection is low-key design with elaborate consideration, consists of pendant, table lamp
Category

2010s Taiwanese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

SOL Floor Lamp
SOL Floor Lamp
H 63 in W 18 in D 33 in
Dolci Floor Lamp
By Caroline Ficker
Located in São Paulo, SP
blue Includes Led Lamp with low energy consumption
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2010s Brazilian Floor Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Dolci Floor Lamp
Dolci Floor Lamp
H 70.87 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Essenza Floor Lamp
Located in Fermo, FM
Essenza is a really functional and minimalist handcraft lamp made with a curved metal tube from the
Category

2010s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Essenza Floor Lamp
Essenza Floor Lamp
H 94.49 in Dm 0.63 in
Textilesketch Floor lamp
By Kiki & Joost, Kiki van Eijk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
delicate shapes. The textile sketch range includes a dining table. High table. Low table. Lamp. Chair and
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Textilesketch Floor lamp
H 59.85 in Dm 23.63 in
Essenza Floor Lamp
Located in Fermo, FM
Essenza is a really functional and minimalist handcraft lamp made with a curved metal tube from the
Category

2010s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Essenza Floor Lamp
Essenza Floor Lamp
H 94.49 in Dm 0.63 in
SOL Mega Floor Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
SOL collection is low-key design with elaborate consideration, consists of pendant, table lamp
Category

2010s Taiwanese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

SOL Mega Floor Lamp
SOL Mega Floor Lamp
H 80 in W 20 in D 79 in
Brass Floor Lamp, Sweden
By Ewå Värnamo
Located in London, GB
Brass floor lamp with adjustable neck and weighted base. Sweden, mid-20th century. A neat compact
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Brass Floor Lamp, Sweden
Brass Floor Lamp, Sweden
H 49.61 in W 11.42 in D 7.09 in
Gradient Table Lamp 'HALO' by Buzao 'Low'
By Buzao
Located in Paris, FR
, floor lamp and table lamps. Buzao is a radical offshoot of Bentu. The Buzao name means ‘I don’t know
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass

Gradient Table Lamp 'HALO' by Buzao 'Low'
Gradient Table Lamp 'HALO' by Buzao 'Low'
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H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Gradient Table Lamp 'HALO' by Buzao 'Low'
By Buzao
Located in Paris, FR
, floor lamp and table lamps. Buzao is a radical offshoot of Bentu. The Buzao name means ‘I don’t know
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass

Gradient Table Lamp 'HALO' by Buzao 'Low'
Gradient Table Lamp 'HALO' by Buzao 'Low'
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H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Lace White 50 Low Lamp by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Lace white 50 low lamp by Mowee Dimensions: Ø55 x H76 cm. Material: Polyethylene and stainless
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Lace White 50 Low Lamp by Mowee
Lace White 50 Low Lamp by Mowee
H 29.93 in Dm 21.66 in
Lace Black 50 Low Lamp by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Lace black 50 low lamp by Mowee. Dimensions: Ø55 x H76 cm. Material: Polyethylene and stainless
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Lace Black 50 Low Lamp by Mowee
Lace Black 50 Low Lamp by Mowee
H 29.93 in Dm 21.66 in
Lace Burgundy 50 Low Lamp by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Lace burgundy 50 low lamp by MOWEE Dimensions: Ø55 x H76 cm. Material: Polyethylene and stainless
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Lace Cream 50 Low Lamp by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Lace cream 50 low lamp by Mowee Dimensions: Ø55 x H76 cm. Material: Polyethylene and stainless
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Lace Cream 50 Low Lamp by Mowee
Lace Cream 50 Low Lamp by Mowee
H 29.93 in Dm 21.66 in
Lace Grey 50 Low Lamp by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Lace Grey 50 low lamp by Mowee Dimensions: Ø55 x H76 cm. Material: Polyethylene and stainless
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Lace Grey 50 Low Lamp by Mowee
Lace Grey 50 Low Lamp by Mowee
H 29.93 in Dm 21.66 in
Lace Chocolate 50 Low Lamp by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Lace Chocolate 50 low lamp by Mowee Dimensions: Ø55 x H76 cm. Material: Polyethylene and
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Beautiful Goffredo Reggiani Floor Lamp
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Berlin, DE
Floor lamp chromed metal, stand black laquered metal, aluminium Dimension: H 167cm, ø 51 cm
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Floor Lamp by Vlasta Kubušová
Located in Geneve, CH
Floor lamp by Vlasta Kubušová Materials: Wood, Nuatan bioplastic sheets Dimensions: W 38 x H 162
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2010s German Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Floor Lamp by Vlasta Kubušová
Floor Lamp by Vlasta Kubušová
H 63.78 in W 14.97 in D 12.21 in
French Art Nouveau Style Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French Art Nouveau style floor lamp features an elaborate tripod base, adding a touch
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Chrome Low Profile Reading Lamp, USA 1970's
Located in New York, NY
A reading floor lamp with an L-shaped base, adjustable; ideal for corner use.
Category

Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Casella Style Adjustable Chrome Floor Lamp
By Casella Lighting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Casella style floor lamp - adjustable polished chrome - from a Palm Beach estate Adjusts
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Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Casella Style Adjustable Chrome Floor Lamp
Casella Style Adjustable Chrome Floor Lamp
H 58.75 in W 16.25 in D 16.25 in
Adjustable Height Mushroom Floor Lamp 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful "mushroom" floor lamp designed and produced in Spain during the 1970s. Its
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Adjustable Height Mushroom Floor Lamp 1970
Adjustable Height Mushroom Floor Lamp 1970
H 28.35 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Adjustable Floor Lamp by Ron Rezek
By Ron Rezek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Ron Rezek floor lamp with an adjustable head that swivels 360 degrees enabling it to function
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Adjustable Floor Lamp by Ron Rezek
Adjustable Floor Lamp by Ron Rezek
H 73 in W 12 in D 12 in
French Modern Style Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
Introducing a classic French floor lamp from the 1950s, this timeless piece showcases solid brass
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

French 1940s Silver Plated Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome French floor lamp from the 1940s, made of silver plated brass and bronze. The lamp
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Folio Floor Lamp by Kutarq Studio
By Kutarq Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
into 3D tensioned and transformed functional typologies: a chaise longue, a low table, and a floor lamp
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Folio Floor Lamp by Kutarq Studio
Folio Floor Lamp by Kutarq Studio
H 16.93 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
Bocci, "28.6 Stem", Floor Lamp, 2019
By Bocci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-voltage xenon or LED lamp. STEM The 28 stem system allows for floor, ceiling or columnar installation
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2010s Canadian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Iron Counterbalance Adjustable Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Industrial, adjustable floor lamp. Painted, iron rod construction with green metal shade. The
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Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

16 Tree Floor Lamp by Bocci
Located in Geneve, CH
16 Tree floor lamp by Bocci Dimensions: D400 x H710 cm Materials: mounting plate bead-blasted
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

16 Tree Floor Lamp by Bocci
16 Tree Floor Lamp by Bocci
H 279.53 in Dm 157.49 in
Spanish Gilt Iron Scrolled Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
Introducing a captivating 1950s Spanish floor lamp that effortlessly combines the elegance of Art
Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Art Nouveau Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Sculptural floor lamp, smoked and opaline glass
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative floor lamp - sculptural glass lamp - collectible space age lamp Unusual and attractive
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass

Stitched Leather Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare red stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet, 1950s France Measures: Low high 155 cm.
Category

Vintage 1950s European Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Stitched Leather Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet
Stitched Leather Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet
H 76.78 in W 27.96 in D 12.6 in
Vintage Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage floor lamp is an original contemporary Artwork realized in Italy in the 1970s by Goffredo
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, 1970s
Vintage Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, 1970s
H 84.65 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Modern Brass Plated Floor Lamp, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A substantial '70s Modern Postmodern period brass plated floor lamp, circa late-1970s, USA. On/Off
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mechanical Assemblage "Star Wars" Style Floor Lamp
Located in Danville, CA
beautifully brutal floor lamp. Not only is it a beautiful object, but when it's lit it takes on an entirely
Category

1990s American Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
change the light function: positioned low, the lamp provides reading light and when the shade is
Category

2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

'Sardanapalo' Floor Lamp by Alessandro Lenarda for Cidue
By Cidue, Alessandro Lenarda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Sardanapalo' Floor Lamp by Alessandro Lenarda for Cidue. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1930s Czechia Metal Floor Lamp by J. Halabala
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of this 1930s Czechia Metal Floor Lamp designed by
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Spanish Gilt Iron Floor Lamp with Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This Spanish Gilt Iron Floor Lamp, hailing from the mid-century modern era of the 1950s, stands
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'Radiohus' Floor Lamps for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'Radiohus' floor lamps for Louis Poulsen. The VL38 floor lamp was originally
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel, Aluminum

Mario Arnaboldi Postmodern “Mira” Floor Lamp for Programmaluce
By Mario Arnaboldi, Programmaluce
Located in Miami, FL
Rare “Mira” black painted aluminum with red accent floor lamp designed by Mario Arnaboldi for
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Paint, Alligator

Modern Floor Lamp Rosa Morada Wood Fiberglass Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
TULIPÁN floor lamp was designed for the De Palo collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Linen, Hardwood

Louis Poulsen VL38 Floor Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
About This Product VL38 floor lamp is based on the original design of the VL38 table lamp. The VL38
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Spanish Gilt Iron Floor Lamp with Ornate Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
Introducing a unique Spanish gilt metal floor lamp from the 1950s. This captivating piece
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Art Nouveau Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Spanish Gilt Iron Floor Lamp with Scrolled Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
A captivating 1950s Spanish floor lamp that effortlessly combines the elegance of Art Nouveau with
Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Art Nouveau Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Floor Lamp Mezquite Wood Flexible Linen Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
MEZQUITE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the De Palo collection by Mexican artist Isabel
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Linen, Wood

Italian Murano Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Gorgeous Modern to Postmodern Italian Carlo Nason floor lamp with Mazzega Murano white blown glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Neoclassical Style French Brass and Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This Neoclassical Style French Brass and Bronze Floor Lamp is a captivating piece dating back to
Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Fringe Cream White Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fringe Cream White Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D20 x W26 x H126 cm Material: Brass
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel, Other

Fringe Cream White Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic
Fringe Cream White Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic
H 49.61 in W 10.24 in D 7.88 in
Arredoluce Floor Lamp Mod 12705 by Angelo Lelii
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Midcentury floor lamp designed by Angelo Lelii and made by Arredoluce in 1958. This model 12705 is
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gamfratesi White 'YUH' Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
GamFratesi black 'YUH' floor lamp for Louis Poulsen. Designed by Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi, the
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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Low Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic low floor lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every low floor lamp was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a low floor lamp, we have 12 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the low floor lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A low floor lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made low floor lamp over the years, but those crafted by Buzao, Cedric Hartman and Ferréol Babin are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Low Floor Lamp?

The average selling price for a low floor lamp at 1stDibs is $2,456, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $7,600 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions About Low Floor Lamp
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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