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Nessen Studios Torchiere Floor Lamp
By Nessen Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White enamel floor lamp by Nessen Studios. The modern lamp features a cone shade that directs light
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Nessen Brass Swing Arm Floor Lamp
By Nessen Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Nessen Brass Swing Arm Floor Lamp with adjustable height.
USA, circa 1960.
Details:
Unsigned
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Walter von Nessen White Torchiere Floor Lamp
By Nessen Studio
Located in New York, NY
Walter von Nessen white torchiere-style floor lamp.
Made by Nessen Studio, Inc.
USA, circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Floor Lamp by Nessen Studio W/ Table
By Nessen Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern style floor lamp with table. Chrome frame and wood table, designed by Nessen
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp Early Version
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio
Located in New York, NY
Early and rare version of the now iconic Machine Age Nessen swing arm floor lamp. The construction
Category
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Original Aluminum Van Nessen Swing Arm Floor Lamp
By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
Nice early example of the iconic Walter Von Nessen flex arm floor lamp, executed in aluminum.
The
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Boho Signed Nessen Cone Floor Lamps - a Pair
By Nessen Studio
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Boho floor lamps. A chic 80s classic cone shape in a clean and modern
Category
Vintage 1980s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Walter Von Nessen Aluminum Swing Arm Floor Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Walter Von Nessen Aluminum Swing Arm Floor Lamp ,, Wonderful example,, Retains original parchment
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Minimalist Nessen Studios Floor Lamp Brushed Nickel Standard Stem/ Modernist
By Nessen Studio
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist floor lamp. Simple elegant design from Nessen Studios.Ny. Lamp has a brushed
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Original Nessen Studios Chrome Swing Arm Reading Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Nessen Studio
Located in Bainbridge, NY
International Style Nessen Studios adjustable swing arm all chrome reading lamp, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American International Style Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Walter Von Nessen Studio Bronze Swing-Arm Floor Lamp, 1950
By Nessen Studio
Located in Pasadena, TX
Swing Arm Floor Lamp - Nessen U.S.A. circa 1950s. Walter Von Nessen Studios.
Swing arm floor lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Walter Von Nessen Studios Torchiere Floor Lamp. Circa 1970s.
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Walter Von Nessen Studios Torchiere Floor Lamp. Circa 1970s.
The lamp features a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Early Version Walter Von Nessen swing out floor lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nessen swing arm floor lamp. This lamp retains its (always replaced) glass shade as well as its original
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Early 1930s Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp, Art Deco
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great example, Art Deco, Bauhaus, Walter Von Nessen adjustable height floor lamp. From 50" -58
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Articulating Swing Arm Chrome Floor Lamp by Nessen Studios NYC
By Nessen Studio
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
base.
Beautiful mid century articulating chrome floor lamp by Nessen Studios, NYC
Professionally
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Nessen Studios Brass & Walnut Floor Lamp with White Glass Shade, 1950's
By Nessen Studio
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Nessen Studios Brass & Walnut Floor Lamp with White Glass Liner Shade. Featuring a square Brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Nessen Studios 907 Brass Floor Lamps with Milk Glass Shades 1940s
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Nessen Studios Satin Brushed All Brass Floor Lamps with white glass liner shades
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Nessen Lighting Style Turned Walnut Floor Lamp Mid-Century Modern Fabric Shade
By Nessen Lighting
Located in Miami, FL
American Turned Walnut Floor Lamp with a round Center Table and Original Fabric Shade.
The handmade
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Polished Brass Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
Lamp by Walter Von Nessen, a distinguished piece crafted in America during the 20th century. This floor
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Articulating Brass Floor Lamp signed Walter Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
Lamp in Polished Brass, signed by Walter Von Nessen and crafted in America circa 1970. This lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 43 in W 9.5 in D 24 in
Nessen Midcentury Pair of Chrome Standing Lamps
By Nessen Studio
Located in Water Mill, NY
72" rare pair of tall chrome standing Nessen lamps shades pivot from one side to the other.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Walter Von Nessen Brushed Steel Swing Arm Floor Lamp with White Milk Glass Shade
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Walter Von Nessen designed Brushed Steel Swing Arm Reading Floor Lamp with White Glass Shade, 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Adjustable Chrome Floor Lamp and Table Lamp Set
By Nessen Lighting
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s
Matching chrome floor lamp and table lamp set. These are both height adjustable by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Postmodern White on White Torchiere att. to Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio
Located in New York, NY
Chic white on white vintage torchiere floor lamp design attributed to Walter Von Nessen, maker
Category
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lucite and Chrome Swing Arm Floor Lamp
By Nessen Studio
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco period swing arm chrome and lucite floor lamp. Squared vertical standard, chrome ball feet
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Home Made Machine Age Skyscraper Floor Lamp
By Nessen Studio
Located in New York, NY
surfaces, as shown. Square shade not original, or included. The lamp has been recently and professionally
Category
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Walter Van Nessen, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced by Walter Van Nessen, USA, c
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Modern Nessen Retractable Chrome Cylinder Floor Lamps Koch & Lowy
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Mid Century Modern retractable chrome cylinder floor lamps by Nessen Koch & Lowy. Single
Category
20th Century North American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Lucite and Chromed Steel Floor Lamp after Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chicago, IL
Sleek floor lamp in chromed steel and Lucite in the manner of Walter Von Nessen. 9.5" diameter
Category
Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Mid Century Brass Floor Lamp with Built in Table, Diffuser and Shade
By Nessen Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Mid century brass floor lamp with built in white laminate side table . The lamp has two sockets
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Machine Age Art Deco Chrome Floor Lamp of Exaggerated Curved Form
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
Machine Age, Art Deco chrome floor lamp having a dramatic curved vertical element with adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Adjustable Brass Torchère Lamp by Nessen
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable brass torchère lamp by Nessen.
Ranges in height from 52" to 68." Base: 9.25" squared. As
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
In the Style of Cedric Hartman Adjustable Chrome Swing Arm Floor Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen, Cedric Hartman
Located in St. Louis, MO
In the style of Cedric Hartman or Walter Von Nessen, this chrome Mid-Century Modern floor lamp is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Von Nessen Chrome Extendable Reading Lamp Mid Century Modern
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Illuminate your favorite reading corner with the Von Nessen Chrome Extendable Reading Lamp, a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Machine Age Chrome and Black Torchiere Uplight Floor Lamp, Ca. 1930's
By Walter Von Nessen, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
working condition. Circa 1930's design in the style of Rohde, Deskey, Von Nessen etc, unsigned. Round ball
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 67 in W 10 in D 10 in
Solid Brass Chrome Rectangle Base Adjustable Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp Mint!
By Nessen Studio, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Brass Chrome Rectangle Base Adjustable Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp Mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 66 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in
Art Deco "Palma" Torchiere in Glass & Brushed Aluminum by Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco torchiere was realized by the legendary Walter Von Nessen in the United
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Mid Century Modern Age Tiered Aluminum Torchère, Style of Von Nesson
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegant torch lamp with an ebony stained oak shaft and aluminum base, triple tiered shade. Rewired
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Floor lamp, Mid Century Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Glendale, CA
Mid Century Chrome Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp. Adjustable swing arm.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Walter Von Nessen Three Shade Floor Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Uncommon three-shade floor lamp by Walter Von Nessen having three satin red cylindrical metal
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
A Brushed Nickel Swing Arm Floor Lamp by Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Asheville, NC
This is a very versatile and adjustable floor lamp designed in the 1930's by Walter Von Nessen for
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Vintage Walter von Nessen Torchiere Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 'trumpet' torchiere lamp in off-white by Walter von Nessen. Manufacturer stamp under base.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Adjustable lamp in the Style of Nessen Lighting
By Nessen Lighting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish mid-century modern floor lamp offers up or down lighting with its adjustable design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rare Standing Lamp by Walter Von Nessen, American, 1940s
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Standing lamp in stained chrome with painted aluminum dome shade, with circular base, by Walter Von
Category
Vintage 1940s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Pair of Lacquered Metal Floor Lamps
By Nessen Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Pair of White Floor Lamps designed for Nessen Studios by Von Der Lancken and Lundquist.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chicago, IL
In the style of Walter Von Nessen, this Art Deco style floor lamp is comprised of brass, and a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Neal Small for Nessen attributed tripod floor lamp with three shades, space age
By Neal Small
Located in Brooklyn, NY
NESSEN TRIPOD FLOOR LAMP
ATTR. NEAL SMALL FOR NESSEN C.1960s
Possibly a prototype; rare three
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 44 in W 15 in D 15 in
Nessen Floor Lamp
By Nessen Studio
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Nessen floor lamp with original shade and diffuser. Lamp measures 55.5" high from base to the top
Category
Vintage 1980s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Brass Nessen Floor Lamp
By Nessen Studio
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A brass Nessen floor lamp with three long adjustable shades sitting on a circular base.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Floor Lamps
Nessen Studios Torchiere Floor Lamp
By Nessen Studio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nessen Studios floor lamp in white paint. Base has Nessen Studios name on the casting. The lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal, Steel
Nessen Brushed Chrome Floor Lamp
By Nessen Studio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
inventory of floor and table lamps both in chrome and brass finishes. Many of the floor lamps have shades
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Brass Floor Lamp by Nessen
By Nessen Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing 1970's brass floor lamp by Nessen.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Nessen Swing arm floor lamp
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nessen polished chrome floor lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Nessen Brass Floor Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Nessen swivel arm brass floor lamp with an adjustable pole for height and topped by a off white
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Nessen Studios Torchiere Floor Lamp
By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White enamel floor lamp by Nessen Studios. The modern lamp features a cone shade that directs light
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Metal
Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamps
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Washington, DC
Classic modern pair of Nessen floor lamps. Lamps are complete with original metal reflector and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps
Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Heavy floor lamp designed by Walter Von Nessen. Original plastic molded shade with perforated
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
White Torchiere Floor Lamp by Nessen
By Nessen Studio
Located in New York, NY
Torchiere-style floor lamp in powdercoated white metal. USA, circa 1950. Two available; priced and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Nessen Studio Midcentury Reading-Lamps or Floor Lamps
By Nessen Studio
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern reading lamps or floor lamps, made in brass by Nessen Studio. The pair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Chrome and Brass Floor Lamp by Nessen
By Nessen Studio
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional chrome floor lamp with a subtle brass accent at base by Nessen.
Category
20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Brass
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Nessen Lamp Floor For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal nessen lamp floor for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and chrome, every nessen lamp floor was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the nessen lamp floor you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each nessen lamp floor bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made nessen lamp floor over the years, but those crafted by Walter Von Nessen, Von Der Lancken & Lundqvist and Nessen Lighting are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Nessen Lamp Floor?
The average selling price for a nessen lamp floor at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $552 on the low end and $28,500 for the highest priced.
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 Nessen Lamp Floor
- 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 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023How tall an arc lamp should be depends on the height of your furniture. The lamp needs to be able to reach over the piece and allow enough clearance for you to sit comfortably. Generally, arc lamps are 60 to 82 inches tall. Find a range of arc lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The type of floor lamp that gives off the most light is those lamps with white bell shades and LED light bulbs. Bell shades shed light between the top and bottom of the shade and tend to illuminate an entire room.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the arc of the Flos Arco floor lamp is designed to allow you to adjust it with ease. Designed in 1962, this iconic style features telescoping detail built into the gracefully arched arm, making it simple to increase or decrease the height. Browse a collection of Flos Arco floor lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The assembly of Noguchi Akari light sculptures depends on the model, as there are several models available. Take note of your exact model number and then consult the brand’s website for the multi-stepped process of assembly. Shop a range of vintage and modern Isamu Noguchi light sculptures on 1stDibs.
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