PRAYING MANTIS Floor Lamp in Natural Mahogany by Rispal
By Rispal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Rispal. Douglas Mont brings back Rispal’s iconic creations
21st Century and Contemporary French Floor Lamps
Mahogany
PRAYING MANTIS Floor Lamp in Natural Mahogany by Rispal
By Rispal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Rispal. Douglas Mont brings back Rispal’s iconic creations
Mahogany
PRAYING MANTIS Floor Lamp in Vintage Oak by Rispal
By Rispal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Rispal. Douglas Mont brings back Rispal’s iconic creations
Oak
PRAYING MANTIS Floor Lamp in Natural Oak by Rispal
By Rispal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Rispal. Douglas Mont brings back Rispal’s iconic creations
Oak
PRAYING MANTIS Floor Lamp in Natural Ash by Rispal
By Rispal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Rispal. Douglas Mont brings back Rispal’s iconic creations
Ash
PRAYING MANTIS Floor Lamp in French Walnut by Rispal
By Rispal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Rispal. Douglas Mont brings back Rispal’s iconic creations
Walnut
PRAYING MANTIS Floor Lamp in Black Ash by Rispal
By Rispal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Rispal. Douglas Mont brings back Rispal’s iconic creations
Ash
$8,313
H 13.39 in W 13.39 in D 66.15 in
Lampadaire Rispal Mante Religieuse Rispal Praying Mantis floor lamp
By Jean Rispal
Located in Paris, FR
Sapele wood, rhodoid pleated paper Rispal uses sapelli wood to create graceful, flowing curves, as well as pleated paper (actually cellulose acetate) known as rhodoïd. His creatio...
Oak, Paper
Mantis BS1 Large Floor Lamp by Bernard Schottlander
By Bernard Schottlander
Located in Geneve, CH
Mantis BS1 large floor lamp by Bernard Schottlander Dimensions: D 108 x W 74 x H 170 cm Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mantis BS1 B Floor Lamp by Bernard Schottlander
By Bernard Schottlander
Located in Geneve, CH
Mantis BS1 B floor lamp by Bernard Schottlander Dimensions: D 108 x W 29 x H 165 cm Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$9,940
H 63.39 in W 25.6 in D 53.94 in
Modernist Floor Lamp "Mantis" by Bernard Schottlander, Sweden, 1950s
By Bernard Schottlander, Bergboms
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Very cool floor lamp by Bernard Schottlander, model called “Mantis”. Slender design with a both
Metal
$4,200 / item
H 64 in W 18.5 in D 16 in
Large Rispal 'Praying Mantis' Sculptural Floor Lamp in Mahogany
By Rispal
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Rispal 'Praying Mantis' Sculptural Floor Lamp in Mahogany. The iconic model #14.950 was
Brass
DCW Editions Mantis BS1 Floor Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum
By Bernard Schottlander
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Mantis BS1 Floor Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum by Bernard Schottlander The BS1
Steel
$950 / item
H 68.5 in W 13.8 in D 13.8 in
2025 Brand New Bernard Schottlander for DCW Editions Mantis Lamp Floor BS8
By Bernard Schottlander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Mantis BS8 Floor Lamp, originally designed by Bernhard Schottlander 1951. This particular
Aluminum, Steel
DCW Editions Mantis BS1 B Floor Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum
By Bernard Schottlander
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Mantis BS1 B Floor Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum by Bernard Schottlander The BS1
Steel
Mantis Light by Philip Theys
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Philip Theys designed this standing light fixture in 2011. The Mantis light is made of black
Steel
$3,125
H 55.12 in W 20.48 in D 13.78 in
Jean Rispal style. Mid-Century Modern rhodoid floor lamp, France, 1970s
By Estiluz Lighting, Jean Rispal, Mathieu Matégot, Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
, such as his famous floor lamp "Mantis Religiosa". The Rispal brand was founded by Georges Léon Rispal
Metal, Chrome, Iron
Fantastic Jean Rispal Praying Mantis Floor Lamp, circa 1950
By Jean Rispal
Located in Megeve, FR
Fantastic Jean Rispal praying mantis floor lamp, circa 1950 in excellent condition.
Unavailable
H 66.93 in W 29.13 in D 29.13 in
Mantis Floor Lamp Designed in 1951, Bernard Schottlander as a Tribute to Calder
By Bernard Schottlander
Located in Paris, FR
As admirer of Alexander Calder, in 1951 Schottlander created the "MANTIS" series of lamps. Movement
Steel
Unavailable
H 63 in W 17.72 in D 22.84 in
Floor lamp "Prying Mantis" in teck wood and rhodoïd plastic by Georges Rispal
By Rispal
Located in Nice, FR
Floor lamp in massif dark teck wood with lampshade in plastic "Rhodoïd" created by the french
1960 "Praying Mantis" Floor Lamp Edited by Rispal
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1960s Praying Mantis Floor Lamp Edited by Rispal
Rispal ''Mantis'' Floor Lamp France 1950's
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A stunning Praying Mantis floor lamp by Rispal, France Solid carved walnut tripod base with the
Brass
Rispal Praying Mantis Floor Lamp, France, 1952
By Rispal
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
nice black stained example of the Mantis floor lamp and it still has its original shade where 90% of
Plastic, Wood
Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Rispal
Located in London, GB
Iconic this Rispal floor lamp is a beautiful Classic piece with a sculptural, biomorphic walnut
Walnut
Sold
H 63 in W 15 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Modern "Praying Mantis" Floor Lamp in Ebonized Walnut by Jean Rispal
By Jean Rispal
Located in New York, NY
This iconic and graphic praying mantis floor Lamp was realized by the esteemed French designer Jean
Walnut
1960 "Praying Mantis" Floor Lamp Edited by Rispal
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
SHADE DIAMETER 25 CM
SHADE HIGH 20 CM
Wood
1950s "Mantis" Floor Lamp by Bernard Schottlander for Bergboms
By Bergboms, Bernard Schottlander
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pale yellow "Mantis" adjustable floor lamp by Bernard Schottlander, produced in Sweden by Bergboms
Metal
Sold
H 63.39 in W 25.6 in D 53.94 in
Bernard Schottlander, Mantis Floor Lamp, model BS1B, J T Kalmar, 1950s original
By Bernard Schottlander, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Original vintage Mantis floor light, model BS1B, designed by Bernard Schottlander and manufactured
Aluminum, Steel
Exceptional First Edition Model Of Rispal Floor Lamp
By Rispal
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1960 "Praying Mantis" Floor Lamp Edited by Rispal
Wood
Rispal
By Rispal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Praying Mantis Floor Lamp
Wood
Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Giraffen Floor Lamp
By Uno Kristiansson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Giraffen or sometimes called Praying Mantis floor lamp produced by Luxus and designed by Uno and
Metal
Vintage Mante Religieuse Floor Lamp by Rispal
By Jean Rispal
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mante Religieuse (praying mantis) floor lamp designed and produced by Jean Rispal in the 1950s
Wood
Floor lamp "Mantis".France 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Mantis lamp made in 1950's in France by Rispal. Walnut wood structure with original cable and
Floor Lamp Praying Mantis Designed by Rispal
By Rispal
Located in Madrid, ES
Floor lamp "Praying Mantis" designed by Rispal. Walnut wood structure with embedded cable.
Walnut
François Rispal Floor lamp, “Praying Mantis” model. 1950s-60s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Rispal. Floor lamp, “Praying Mantis” model, in blond elm and spherical shade in pleated
Elm
Large Rispal 'Praying Mantis' Sculptural Floor Lamp in American Walnut
By Rispal
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Rispal 'Praying Mantis' sculptural floor lamp in American walnut. The iconic model #14.950
Brass
Authentic Praying Mantis by Rispal from the 1950s
By Jean Rispal, Rispal
Located in Milan, IT
The elegant "Mante Religieuse" (Praying Mantis) lamp produced in the 1950s by Rispal. The slanting
Mahogany, Paper
Sold
H 64.57 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1950's French Midcentury Organic Praying Mantis Floorlamp by Jean Rispal
By Jean Rispal
Located in BE
Jean Rispal Praying Mantis A 1950s floor lamp made by Jean Rispal. The lamp always attracts
Wood
Model 14.950 'Praying Mantis' Floor Lamp by Rispal
By Rispal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 14.950 'Praying Mantis' Floor Lamp by Rispal. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1950
Metal
Sold
H 64 in W 23.5 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Jean Rispal "Praying Mantis" Floor Lamp in Walnut, France
By Jean Rispal, Rispal
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning, timeless design by the great Jean Rispal. The "Praying Mantis" floor lamp is among our
Cord, Walnut
Sold
H 64.25 in W 24 in D 28 in
Jean Rispal “Praying Mantis” Floor Lamp in Walnut-France designed, circa 1950
By Jean Rispal
Located in Southampton, NJ
Jean Rispal designed “Praying Mantis” floor lamp in sculpted walnut having original shade which
Walnut
Jean Rispal "Prying Mantis" Floor Lamp, 1950s
By Jean Rispal
Located in Geneva, CH
"Prying Mantis" 1950s teak floor lamp by Jean Rispal, France. Pleated rhodoïd shade.
Rhodoid
Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Luxus Vittsjö
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Adjustable floor lamp designed by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö of Sweden, circa 1958
Ripsal Floor Lamp
By Rispal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Praying Mantis floor lamp with original pleated shade.
Paper, Walnut
Praying Mantis Mahogany Floor Lamp by Rispal, France, 1960
By Rispal
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Sculptural and iconic Praying Mantis or Manta floor lamp by Rispal France 1960 Solid mahogany
Rhodoid, Mahogany
Sold
H 64 in W 18.5 in D 16 in
Limited Edition Rispal 'Praying Mantis Zébrant' Floor Lamp in Zebra Wood
By Rispal
Located in Glendale, CA
Limited edition Rispal 'Praying Mantis Zébrant' floor lamp in zebra wood. The iconic model #14.950
Brass
Jean Rispal style. Mid-Century style pendant lamp, Spain, 1980s
By Jean Rispal
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
for Maison Rispal, such as his famous floor lamp "Mantis Religiosa". The Rispal brand was founded by
Acrylic, Rhodoid, Wood, Pine
Jean Rispal style. Mid-Century style pendant lamp, Spain, 1980s
By Jean Rispal
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
, such as his famous floor lamp "Mantis Religiosa". The Rispal brand was founded by Georges Léon Rispal
Acrylic, Rhodoid, Wood, Pine
Jean Rispal style. Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp, Spain, 1980s
By Estiluz Lighting, Jean Rispal, Stilnovo
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
, such as his famous floor lamp "Mantis Religiosa". The Rispal brand was founded by Georges Léon Rispal
Acrylic, Rhodoid, Wood, Pine
Fantastic Jean Rispal Praying Mantis Floor Lamp, circa 1950
By Jean Rispal
Located in Megeve, FR
Fantastic Jean Rispal praying mantis floor lamp, circa 1950. Perfect condition.
Fantastic Jean Rispal Praying Mantis Floor Lamp, circa 1950
By Jean Rispal
Located in Megeve, FR
Fantastic Jean Rispal praying mantis floor lamp, circa 1950 in excellent condition.
Fantastic Jean Rispal Praying Mantis Floor Lamp, circa 1950
By Jean Rispal
Located in Megeve, FR
Fantastic Jean Rispal praying mantis floor lamp, circa 1950 in excellent condition.
Rispal Mantis floor lamp
Located in Newburgh, NY
Carved mahogany floor lamps by Rispal. These iconic lamps have beautiful organic lines and a very
Brass
Mantis Floor Lamp by Rispal
By Rispal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural floor lamp named Praying Mantis made in 1950's by Rispal, France. Walnut wood structure
Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Rispal
By Rispal
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare ebonized version of the famous "Mante Religieuse" floor lamp with original pink shade.
Wood
Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Luxus Vittsjö
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Providence, RI
Floor lamp designed by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö of Sweden, circa 1958. Retains
Aluminum, Brass
Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Rispal, circa 1950
By Rispal
Located in Paris, FR
The design of this lamp was inspired by the "manta" insect. Legs are in solid teak and it is the
Teak
Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Uno Kristiansson for Luxus
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 1960s "Praying Mantis" floor lamp by Uno Kristiansson for Swedish makers
Teak
Fantastic Jean Rispal Praying Mantis Floor Lamp, circa 1950
By Jean Rispal
Located in Megeve, FR
With pink lampshade Excellent condition.
Iconic 'Praying Mantis' Floor Lamp' by Jean Rispal, France, 1950s
By Jean Rispal, Rispal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Iconic mahogany 'Mante Réligieuze' floor lamp by Jean Rispal from the 1950. This is the rare
Mahogany, Plastic
Iconic 'Praying Mantis' Floor Lamp by Jean Rispal, France, 1950s
By Jean Rispal
Located in Megeve, FR
Lampshade is coming. Iconic mahogany 'Mante Religieuse' floor lamp by Jean Rispal from the 1950
Mahogany
Sold
H 66.93 in W 25.6 in D 66.93 in
Rare Original Bernard Schottlander Mantis Floor Lamp for Bergboms, Sweden, 1953
By Bergboms, Bernard Schottlander
Located in Woudrichem, NL
This is an original and rare example of an adjustable floor lamp called Mantis, designed by
Metal
Two Floor Lamps Mod. Praying Mantis
By Rispal
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
The praying mantis (mante religeuse) has been created by the french manufacturer Rispal, which took
Praying Mantis Tripod Floor Lamp by Luxus
By Luxus of Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A graceful reading lamp with a black enameled metal conical shade supported by a teak tripod stand
Steel
Standing Mantis Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tripod standing task lamp on cantilevered iron base with streamlined conical head.
Sold
H 64.57 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Jean Rispal, Floor Lamp in Mahogany, Praying Mantis, France, 1955
By Jean Rispal
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Tripod floor lamp called "Praying mantis" in mahogany and pleated rhodoid lampshade. Designed by
Mahogany
Rispal 'Mante Religieuse' Praying Mantis
By Rispal
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Description: French lamp, teak and celluloid (rhodoïd). This kind of lamps are available with
Teak
Rispal 'Mante Religieuse' Praying Mantis
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
French lamp, walnut and celluloid (rhodoïd). This kind of lamps are available with shades of all
Walnut
Sold
H 63 in W 61.03 in D 66.15 in
1970s Unusual Brass "Praying Mantis" Sculpture with Illuminated Eyes
Located in Florence, IT
1970's unusual brass "praying mantis" sculpture with illuminated eyes
Brass
Sold
H 64.97 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
1950s Design by Rispal, Pair of "Mante Religieuse" Ash Wooden Floor Lamps
By Jean Rispal, Rispal
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French 1950s design by Rispal pair of ash wooden floor lamps "Praying Mantis" model.
Ash
Sold
H 64.97 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
French 1950s Design by Rispal Pair of "Mante Religieuse" Oak Wooden Floor Lamps
By Jean Rispal, Rispal
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French 1950s design by Rispal pair of oak wooden floor lamps "Praying Mantis" model.
Oak
Sold
H 64.97 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
French 1950s Design by Rispal Pair of "Mante Religieuse" Oak Wooden Floor Lamps
By Jean Rispal, Rispal
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French 1950s design by Rispal pair of ebonized oak wooden floor lamps "Praying Mantis" model.
Oak
Praying Mantis Floor Lamp by Luxus
Located in New York, NY
A mod floor lamp with a black enameled metal conical shade and a teak tripod stand. By Luxus
Metal
Iconic Rispal Style Praying Mantis Floor Lamp Jute Shade
By Jean Rispal
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This iconic floor lamp totally brings to mind the praying mantis insect in its design! Much like
Brass, Wire
$234,443Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Marble
$2,569 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$17,109 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$5,229Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$9,237 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$6,372 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
$5,049
H 9.06 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Goldkant 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured probably by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. Executed in sprayed...
Metal
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, leatherette, mirrored glass, plastic, brass, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1968 Outstanding Italian dressing table designe...
Metal, Brass
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.
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