Floor Lamp by Fontana Arte Mod. 2250
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Floor lamp by Fontana Arte, extremely rare and documented. Mod. 2250 (see image 6).
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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Elio Martinelli Mod 2144 Floor Lamp 1968
Sold|$3,450
Elio Martinelli Mod 2144 Floor Lamp 1968
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic and huge floor lamp by Martinelli, Mod 2144. This rare model has damaged shades most of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Floor Lamp Mod. 1968 by Fontana Arte
Sold|$5,681
Floor Lamp Mod. 1968 by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Floor or reading lamp mod. 1968 by Fontana Arte. Simply and elegant brass structure in its original
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Floor Lamp Mod. 1968 by Fontana Arte
Sold|$5,918
Floor Lamp Mod. 1968 by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Floor or reading lamp mod. 1968 by Fontana Arte with a peculiar structure made of brass. It has its
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid Century Mod Black Dome Floor Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mid-century floor lamp with a down-light and black, metal, dome shade and pull chain with a red
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Floor Lamp, Mod Nr. G-013, Bergboms, Sweden
Sold|$1,500
Floor Lamp, Mod Nr. G-013, Bergboms, Sweden
By Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Adjustable floor lamp in brass with white fabric shade, mod nr. G-013. Manufactured by Bergboms
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte Floor lamp ‘mod. 1968’, Italy, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare floor lamp 'Mod. 1968' by Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s. Sophisticated design with beautiful
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fontana Arte Floor Lamp ‘Mod. 1968’, Italy, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare floor lamp 'mod. 1968' by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s. Sophisticated design with beautiful
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Wrought Iron
Floor Lamp mod G-35 by Alf Svensson
Sold|$2,840 / item
Floor Lamp mod G-35 by Alf Svensson
By Alf Svensson, Bergboms
Located in PARIS, FR
Floor lamp in beech with tripod base and leather ties by Alf Svensson for Bergboms. Modernist
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Beech
Hans Agne Jakobsson, Floor Lamp Mod. G-154
Sold|$1,893
Hans Agne Jakobsson, Floor Lamp Mod. G-154
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Floor lamp in brass model G-154, designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mod 1960s Robert Sonneman Ball Head Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Miami, FL
....SOLD... Designed by Robert Sonneman, this ball head floor lamp in black has a adjustable head
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Zaha Hadid, Floor Lamp mod. Genesy for Artemide, 2009
By Zaha Hadid, Artemide
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Sculptural floor lamp by Zaha Hadid made of polished polyurethane. It has direct downward LED
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Other
A Mod Plastic Dome Floor Lamp by Verner Panton
Located in Ferndale, MI
A Mod Plastic Dome Floor Lamp by Verner Panton Louis for Poulsen A/S
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Floor Lamps
Cini Boeri, floor lamp mod. 1098 for Arteluce, 1968
By Arteluce, Cini Boeri
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Cini Boeri, floor lamp mod. 1098 in white PVC. Base in metal. Marked with maker’s label Arteluce.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Floor Lamp Mod, Guinco for Foosluce, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Large Floor lamp mod. Guinco for Foosluce, Italy 1970s. Exceptional design consisting a high
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Rare Adjustable Floor Lamp Mod. 1045 by Gino Sarfatti
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Rare adjustable floor lamp mod. 1045 by Gino Sarfatti, Italy, circa 1948. Manufactured by Arteluce
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Kartell Design Bandini Buti Floor Lamp Mod. '4055' 1960s
By Kartell, Luigi Bandini Buti
Located in Parma, IT
Rare floor lamp design Luigi Bandini Buti for Kartell 1965. Painted tubular metal structure
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Mod. 1083 Floor Lamp for Arteluce, Italy 1962
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Milan, IT
Gino Sarfatti Mod. 1083 floor lamp for Arteluce, Italy 1962 Original Plexiglass.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
MOD Guzzini Style Floor Lamp with Double Mushroom Shades, 1960s
By Guzzini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD 1960's floor lamp with white enameled metal base and two mushroom shades, lower shade is
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Floor Lamp by Enrico Tronconi for Vistosi, Mod. Bamboo
By Vistosi
Located in Milano, IT
The Italian floor lamp Model "Bamboo" is an elegant floor lamp created by Italian designer Enrico
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Tito Agnoli for Oluce Mod."387" Floor Lamp, Italy 1954
By Tito Agnoli, Oluce
Located in Naples, IT
Iconic floor lamp designed by Italian designer Tito Agnoli for the OLuce Company in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Large floor lamp mod. 'Scultura' by Gaetano Missaglia, Italy 1960s
By Gaetano Missaglia
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare sculptural floor lamp model 'Scultura' by Gaetano Missaglia, Italy in 1960s. Unique design
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
MOD Mazzega Floor Lamp with Green Glass Almond Shaped Shade
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid-Century, cool, modern, black enameled metal frame floor lamp with a vertical green
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mod Three-Light Floor Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Mod style floor lamp having three independent hood shades ( each hood shade 7 in L x 6 in Dia
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Midcentury Floor Lamp for Azucena Mod. LTE1, 1950s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
The lamp is the LTE1 model produced for the Azucena manufacture. Technical features: The floor lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Marvelous Mod Lucite Floor Lamps in the Manner of Neal Small
Sold|$4,000 / set
Marvelous Mod Lucite Floor Lamps in the Manner of Neal Small
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A pair of sleek Mid-Century Modern floor lamps in Lucite with white translucent "tube" shades.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Postmodern Floor Lamp Mod. Toy by Florian Schulz for Licht & Objek
By Florian Schulz
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Dimmable floor lamp made of chromed brass and a fiberglass fabric rolled into a funnel. Inscribed
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Vienna "Pelikan" Adjustable Floor Lamp Mod. 2097 from the 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A very beautiful und exceptional floor lamp, designed and executed by Kalmar Vienna in the 1950s
Category
20th Century Austrian Floor Lamps
Floor Lamp Mod 12707 by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy, 1958
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Rare floor lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1958. This all original example features a curved
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Isola & Gabbetti Arbo Mod Tetralogia Floor Lamp Florescent Lights Italy 1970s
By Roberto Gabetti and Aimaro Isola, Arbo
Located in Catania, IT
Floor lamp model "Tetralogia" designed by Roberto Gabetti e Aimaro Isola with the collaboration of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Floor Lamp Mod. "Serpente" Design Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, 1965
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in taranto, IT
"Snake" model floor lamp Designed in the mid 60's by elio martinelli for Martinelli Luce, original
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
mod. "Tizio" Lamp by R. Sapper for Artemide Black Metal Floor Lamp 1972 Italy
By Artemide, Richard Sapper
Located in Palermo, IT
Vintage floor lamp mod. "Tizio" by Richard Sapper for Artemide in 1972. A display of aesthetic and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Max Ingrand Mod. 0556/B Floor Lamp for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Milan, IT
Max Ingrand Mod. 0556/B floor lamp for Fontana Arte
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pia Guidetti Crippa for Luci Brass Floor Lamp, Mod. P428, Italy 1970s
By Pia Guidetti Crippa, Luci Italia
Located in Naples, IT
Floor lamp Mod. P428" in brass and sphere shade in opaline glass, designed by Pia Guidetti Crippa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mod Chrome Arc Lamp
Sold|$975
Mod Chrome Arc Lamp
By Flos
Located in New York, NY
Large chrome arc floor lamp, circa 1970s. Clean, original, working condition, the shade has a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Floor Lamp Mod. "2020", Design Max Ingrand, Production Fontana Arte, Italy, 1961
By Max Ingrand
Located in Napoli, IT
Floor lamp mod. "2020", design Max Ingrand, Production Fontana Arte, Italy 1961. Lacquered metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Italian Modern Floor Lamp Mod. Kazuki by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1980s
By Sirrah, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern floor lamp mod. Kazuki by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1980s. Floor lamp mod
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel
Ostuni and Forti Rare Vintage Brass Floor Lamp Mod. 339-2 PX
By Renato Forti, Giuseppe Ostuni, Angelo Ostuni
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning vintage floor lamp designed by Giuseppe Ostuni, Angelo Ostuni, Renato Forti in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Italian Floor Lamp Mappamondo Mod 2144 by Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, 1960s
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian floor lamp Mappamondo mod 2144 by Martinelli per Martinelli Luce, 1960s Floor lamp
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Max Ingrand Midcentury Floor Lamps for Fontana Arte Mod. 1692, from 1950s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Milano, IT
Floor lamp by Max Ingrand, Model 1692 Production Fontana Arte, Milan 1950s. The lamp has a brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Midcentury Floor Lamps Mod. 1052 Original Label, 1951
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Milano, IT
Rare floor lamp designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in 1951. Icon Italian design. The lamp is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Iron
20th Century Gino Sarfatti Floor Lamp Mod. 1096 for Arteluce Extensible '70s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Turin, Turin
Floor lamp designed by the master of lights Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in 1971. The structure of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Mod. "Iride" by Ico Parisi Reimbow Floor Lamp, 70s, Italy
By Ico Parisi, Lamperti
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare "Iride" floor lamp, cylindrical red lacquered metal base, tubular structure with aluminum
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Angelo Lelii sphere Floor lamp mod. 12923 Vogue for Arredoluce, Italy 1960s
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Refined floor lamp model 12923 Vogue by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy, 1960s. Sophisticated
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Brass Floor Lamp Mod. 12477 by Angelo Lelli Produced by Arredoluce, Italy
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
1955 This floor lamp features a marble base, a polished brass structure and duplex white opal and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Gino Sarfatti Arteluce Mod 1055 Floor Lamp Black Iron Chrome Aluminum Italy 1955
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Catania, IT
Mod. 1055 floor lamp designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in Italy, 1955. Circular shaped base
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron, Aluminum, Chrome
Stilnovo Adjustable Floor Lamp Mod. 4060 Nickel Plated Brass Glass, 1962, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, IT
You are looking at a wonderful lamp produced by the Stilnovo company in 1962. Particular in design
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Angelo Lelii Arredoluce Mod. 12628 Siluro Floor Lamp Black Lacquered Brass 1957
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Catania, IT
Manufactured by Arredoluce Monza Italy, 1957 Black lacquered brass structure, marble base, yellow and white perspex diffusers. Excellent vintage patina. References: Anty Pansera...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Midcentury floor Lamp mod. LTE 8 by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy 1956
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Lte8 floor lamp by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena. Original sphered holophane glass lampshade
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble
70s Vintage Floor Lamp Mod. Gesto Design B. Gecchelin for Skipper Italian design
By Bruno Gecchelin
Located in None, IT
Floor lamp with marble base, chromed metal stems and white metal lampshade. Gesto model, design
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Steel
Sonneman for Kovacs Double Feather Floor Lamp w/ Adjustable Arms Mid Century Mod
By George Kovacs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Embrace the iconic style of mid-century modern with the Sonneman for Kovacs Double Feather Floor
Category
20th Century North American Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1954 Mod.387 Floor Lamp by Tito Agnoli for O-Luce in Bronzed Nickel
By Tito Agnoli, O-Luce
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Mod.387 floor lamp designed in 1954 by Tito Agnoli for O-Luce in a rare bronzed version, travertine
Category
Vintage 1950s Floor Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Fontana Arte Max Ingrand Rare Brass and Glass Floor Lamp Mod. 1569, circa 1950
By Max Ingrand
Located in Milan, IT
This rare and beautiful floor lamp mod. 1569 takes a special place in Max Ingrand's production. A
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mod. "3319 Spider'" by Joe Colombo for Oluce White Metal Floor Lamp 1965 Italy
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare floor lamp mod. "Spider 3319" by Joe Colombo for Oluce, 1965. Direct light lamp, base in sand
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Mod. "555T" by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi Metal Floor Lamp 60s Italy
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Palermo, IT
Very elegant and stylish floor lamp mod. "555T" by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi, 60s, adjustable and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
20th Century Carlo Scarpa Venini Floor Lamp Mod. 529 in Murano Glass and Brass
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Turin, Turin
Amazing floor lamp designed by the designer and architect Carlo Scarpa for the very famous House og
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Large J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps 'Helios' Mod. 2035, Brass Tripod Base, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large brass floor lamps model 'Helios' no. 2035 manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
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Mod Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mod floor lamp available at 1stDibs. Each mod floor lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Find 62 options for an antique or vintage mod floor lamp now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mod floor lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mod floor lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made mod floor lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Fontana Arte, J.T. Kalmar and Max Ingrand are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mod Floor Lamp?
Prices for a mod floor lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $285 and can go as high as $71,819, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
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 Mod 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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, 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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This 1950s Paavo Tynell Chandelier Got a Glow-Up
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
These Designer Light Fixtures Are Total Scene Stealers
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
My Father Was Obsessed with This French Art Deco Tiger Lamp
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Hans Bergström’s Monumental Chandeliers Are Made for Grand Spaces
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
This Paavo Tynell Chandelier Is a Radiant Bouquet
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Ettore Sottsass Captures a Shooting Star in This Rare 1970s Floor Lamp
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
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