Mid-Century Modern Arc Floor Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
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Mid-Century Modern Arc Floor Lamp with Marble & Chrome, Italy, 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid-Century Modern Arc Floor Lamp with Marble & Chrome, Italy, 1960s A stunning and XL vintage Italian arc lamp from the 1960s, featuring a luxurious Carrara marble base and a c...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Chrome
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Arc Floor Lamp Attributed to Reggiani, 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in La Mesa, CA
A striking arc floor lamp attributed to Reggiani, Italy, circa 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chrome and Glass Arc Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this iconic Mid-Century Modern arc floor lamp, a masterful blend of Italian-inspired elegance and Space Age utility.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Chrome Arc Floor Lamp
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage space age arc floor lamp in chrome and steel circa 1970s. This sculptural piece includes an adjustable perforated shade supported by a heavy weighted black metal base. The pe...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Brass Arc Floor Lamp
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Classic simplicity in this brass arc floor lamp. Stepped pagoda style glass shade in the style of Guzzini. Square tubular frame disassembles into 3 pieces for ease in movement. Heavy...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian wooden arc floor lamp, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian wooden arc floor lamp, 1950s The lamp comes with 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition.
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Artifort Floor Arc Lamp, Metal, Mid-Century Modern, 1964
$567Sale Price|43% Off
Vintage Artifort Floor Arc Lamp, Metal, Mid-Century Modern, 1964
By Artifort
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautifully designed vintage floor lamp most likely manufactured by the Dutch company Artiforte in the 1960s and featuring a stylish avocado green color. The hood is fully adjustable...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Oak & Brass Arc Floor Lamp by Nova
By Nova Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Oak, Brass, Original Shade Condition: Original Vintage Condition
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Arc Lamp
$1,600
Mid-Century Arc Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern three arm arc lamp in a polished brass finish. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Large Mid Century Italian Arco / Arc Chrome & Marble Floor Lamp- Post modern
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large Mid Century Italian Arco / Arc Chrome & Marble Floor Lamp Vintage Arco Floor Lamp Attributed to Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1960s 8ft An iconic ...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Fabio Lenci for Guzzini Italian Arc Floor Lamp Mid Century Modern
By Guzzini, Fabio Lenci
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage 1970s Fabio Lenci for Guzzini arc floor lamp. This chic arc lamp has a classic mid century styling for an Italian design flair. This lamp features a heavy metal base, a tub...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Adjustable Arc Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian Adjustable Arc Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, 1960s Italian Arc Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani Illuminazione, 1960s Chrome adjustable arm and dome shade wit...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Metal
Huge Mid-Century Modern Bamboo, Brass & Rattan Arc Floor Lamp, Italy 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The floor lamp is really beautiful and decorative. A fantastic piece of craftsmanship. The lampshade has an incredible 70cm diameter. The lamp comes with 1x E27 / E26 Edison sc...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Chrome Arc Floor Lamp with Suspended Shade
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A striking Italian mid-century arc floor lamp defined by its elegant cantilevered silhouette, polished chrome structure, and softly diffused suspended shade.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Italian Arc Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, 1960s.
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Dublin 8, IE
This stunning and interesting floor lamp was actually imported from Sweden but was designed by Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani in the 1960s. Featuring a heavy travertine stone base wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chrome and Marble Guzzini Style 3-Way Arc Floor Lamp
By Guzzini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a super unique, vintage Italian chrome and marble floor lamp. Features a marble base with 3 arc-shaped chrome swiveling rods and 3 bulbs that pivot. The heads swivel from ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Vintage Space Age Gepo Double Arc Eyeball Floor Lamp, Mid-Century
By Gepo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Mid Century Modern GEPO Amsterdam Double Arc Space Age Eyeball Floor Lamp.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Mid Century Arc Orb Lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Very cool MCM arc/orb floor standing lamp. The base consist of a very heavy half sphere in cast iron and spun and polished half sphere aluminum cover. Leg slides in to the cylindric...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Iron
Mid-Century Space Age Metal Chrome Arc Floor Lamp from Cosack, 1960s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
A large acrylic screw with a flat head serves to fix it. The lamp has a kick -off switch. Additional information: Materials: Plastic, Metal Color: Silver Styles: Mid-Century Modern ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970s Harvey Guzzini Arc Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration, an iconic Mid-Century designed lamp by Harvey Guzzini. Featuring a large marble base with dramatic arc arm stem and white acrylic shade. Push-button floor sw...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Vintage Floor Lamp Arc Light by Kaiser Idell/Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s
By Kaiser Idell
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
One of a kind floor lamp by Kaiser Leuchten. The arc can be adjusted in height and in position. The shade itself can also be adjusted. The lamp requires one E26/27 lightbulbs and cur...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Modular Arc Floor Lamp, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian Modular Arc floor lamp, 1980s Size : W 86 - 163 cm H 185- 155 cm.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Space Age Chrome Marble and Plastic Arc Floor Lamp c. 1970's
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Space Age, Post Modern, Mid Century chrome arc lamp, attributed to Cosack Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970's. The lamp features a heavy disk form marble baae ( Dia. 13" ) which...
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Mid-20th Century German Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome
A brass multi-pronged arc floor lamp with marble base, mid 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A stunning Mid-Century / postmodern "Hydra" articulated floor lamp in gilt chrome and marble, USA, Circa 1980. Features five bombastic brass curved arms that emerge from a central cy...
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20th Century Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Vintage Global Views Arc Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This monumental arc floor lamp by Global Views is a masterclass in architectural lighting, perfect for the collector seeking a bold visual anchor.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Arc Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Arc Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani
By Reggiani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Arc lamp from the 1960 s consisting of a heavy metal base with brushed aluminum extendable arc and shade made of metal - aluminum. Floor lamp have adjustable arc reach and on...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Arc Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Arc Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian arc floor lamp by Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani, This is a large arc lamp consisting of a heavy travertine stone base with gold anodized pull stand that is adjustab...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
20th Century Italian Extendable Arc Floor Lamp c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An elegant arc floor lamp from Italy, circa 1970s, featuring a harmonious blend of materials that exemplify timeless design.
Category
20th Century Italian Other Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Articulated Floor Lamps Mid Century Modern
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Articulated Mid Century Floor Lamps, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, American, circa 1960s. The floor lamps are fully adjustable, with the central shade adjusting...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Chrome w Marble Base Arc Lamp by Harvey Guzzini
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Iconic floor lamp with a incredible arc and balance. Amazing design with function. Marble base supporting the lamps arc and in a manageable way. Not cumbersome or needing multiple pe...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Steel, Chrome
Goffredo Reggiani Arc Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Naples, IT
Floor-standing lamp designed by Goffredo Reggiani and produced by Reggiani in the 1970s, original of the period, it has a marble base, central tubing with original ignition switch, t...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Large Arc Floor Lamp with Acrylic Diffuser
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Vintage floor lamp made of a circular white marble base with soften edges, bent stainless steel arm with an adjustable extension and ended with a yellowish round diffuser.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Vintage Italian Brass and Chrome Arc Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Italian brass and chrome arc floor lamp, dating from the 1970’s. This is of outstanding quality, with a stylish and useful design. The brass frame stands on a rou...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Fontana Arte Vintage Italian Arc Floor Lamp, 1970s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Arc floor lamp produced by Fontana Arte, with base in Carrara marble, structure in chromed metal and curved glass with light wear, 1970s. Adjustable light and extendable arch from a ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Chrome
Amazing Adjustable Arc Floor Lamp by Florian Schulz
By Gebrüder Cosack, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Fog & Mørup, Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and rare arc floor lamp from the 1970s. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful and can be adjusted as desired using the integrated dimmer. The design a...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Arc-style Floor Lamp in the Style of Reggiani
Located in BAUD, FR
Arc floor lamp by DLG Reggiani Marble base Original yellowed lampshade 1970s An elegant classic Base: 32 cm x 20 cm x 8 cm Shade: approx. 33 cm diameter x 25 cm height
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Steel chromed adjustable arc floor lamp italian design 70s
Located in Padova, IT
This is a classic piece of Mid-Century Modern lighting. Specifically, it is an Arc Floor Lamp (often referred to as a "Fishing Lamp" due to its bowed shape).
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970s Adjustable Arc Floor Lamp by Gioffredo Reggiani, Italy
By Gioffredo Reggiani
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beathiful large Arc Lamp ,Adjustable Aluminum arc . comes with a adjustable Orange shade . good condition . 1970s Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Goffredo Reggiani Style Arc Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Naples, IT
Rare and beautiful adjustable arch floor lamp with marble base and three frosted glass shades, in the style of Goffredo Reggiani 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Danish Arc Floor Lamp by Bilka Brass Marble, 1970s
$1,115Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Arc Floor Lamp by Bilka Brass Marble, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional Danish mid century arc floor lamp produced by Bilka in the 1970s. This elegant and highly decorative piece features five sweeping brass-plated arms, each carrying a glass...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Murano glass Floor lamp by Carlo Nason, Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Mid-Century floor lamp designed by Carlo Nason. It is featuring a marble base, a metal stem, a chrome arc structure, and a mottled white Mura...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Arc Floor Lamp by T-Pons, Spain 1970's
$1,125Sale Price|20% Off
Arc Floor Lamp by T-Pons, Spain 1970's
Located in Lisboa, PT
Step into the captivating world of 1970s Spanish design with the "Arc" floor lamp, meticulously crafted by T-PONS in Barcelona. This rare gem features a multi-position tubular struct...
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Italian Black Chrome & Marble Guzzini Style Arc Floor Lamp
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Black Chrome & Marble Guzzini Style Arc Floor Lamp
By Guzzini
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Mid-Century Modern Italian Black Chrome & Marble Guzzini Style Multi Directional Arc Floor Lamp With an i...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome, Brass
Midcentury Arc Lamp
$1,500
Midcentury Arc Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage midcentury arc lamp in polished chrome finish. Adjustable length for use over your sofa. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Arc Adjustable Chrome Floor Lamp With Large Shade Goffredo Reggiani
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Toronto, ON
Spectacular arc floor lamp, made in Italy by Reggiani. It has a chrome frame which is fully adjustable, featuring a large acrylic shade with brass accent on the edges. This lamp is a...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs Style Red and Yellow Floor Lamp
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare floor lamp, attributed to Charlotte Perriand and produced by Galerie Steph Simon. Marked with the SCE label at the interior of shade. The minimalist design features a slender,...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Monumental “Ponte” Arc Floor Lamp by Duccio Trassinelli for Sormani
By Sormani
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
An iconic and architectural “Ponte” floor lamp designed by Duccio Trassinelli and produced by Sormani in Italy in the early 1970s. Conceived within the experimental framework of Stud...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Steel
Flowlight Design Hand-Carved Mid-Century Modern Lighting ZENITH Wood Floor Lamp
By Flowlight Design, Karson Wu
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
This is a Made to Order item! Solid wood half-arc carvings are intricately hollowed and hand-sanded to form subtle grooves, preserving the natural grain and evoking the presence of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
Floor Lamp Adjustable Arc by Harvey Guzzini for Meblo, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Brussels, BE
Floor lamp adjustable arc by Harvey Guzzini for Meblo, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Metal Arc floor lamp by Pirro Cuniberti for Sirrah 70s
By Pirro Cuniberti, Sirrah
Located in Padova, IT
Profile: Pirro Cuniberti (1923–2016) Pirro Cuniberti (born Pier Achille Cuniberti) was a highly original figure in 20th-century Italian art, known for his poetic and "fantastic" styl...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Metal
1970s Italian White Acrylic Shade Chrome Frame and Marble Base Arc Floor Lamp
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A 1970s Italian arc floor lamp. This is a wonderful vintage arc lamp with a classic Italian design. This piece features a thick rectangular white marble base, an adjustable square ch...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Vintage 20th Century Italian Chrome Arc Floor Lamp With Opaline Shade c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A striking Italian arc floor lamp dating to the 1970s, showcasing the elegant, space-age aesthetic of the period.
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20th Century Italian Other Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
modernist Boca Arc floor to ceiling lamp designed by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Large modernist Boca floor to ceiling arc lamp designed by Florian Schulz in the 1970ies. nickel plated edition, no longer in production. manufactured by Florian Schulz, Germany in...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Florian Schulz Double Ball Brass Arc Floor Lamp, Height Adjustable, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional, rare to find giant double ball floor lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970. This lamp is adjustable and can be pivoted in multiple positions, it is being designed for...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Florian Schulz Double Ball Chrome Arc Floor Lamp, Height Adjustable, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional, rare to find giant double ball floor lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970. This lamp is adjustable and can be pivoted in multiple positions, it is being designed for...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Red Leather Floor Lamp in the style of Jacques Adnet, Valenti
By Valenti, Jacques Adnet
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century floor lamp by Valenti. This design is often attributed to French designer Jacques Adnet. However, this is incorrect. An impressive design with a special materiality...
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Metal
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Mid Century Modern Arc Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern arc floor lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century modern arc floor lamp — often made from metal, chrome and stone — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century modern arc floor lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century modern arc floor lamp, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one mid century modern arc floor lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Florian Schulz, Goffredo Reggiani and Harvey Guzzini produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Arc Floor Lamp?
The average selling price for a mid century modern arc floor lamp at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $10,440 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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.
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Murano Cristalleria
Murano Decanter Set
Murano Fish Pair