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Nessen Tripod Floor Lamp
Nessen Tripod Floor Lamp

Nessen Tripod Floor Lamp

By Nessen Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Painted black metal rods converge into a brass ball joiner on this tripod floor lamp by Nessen

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Nessen Studios Torchere Floor Lamp
Nessen Studios Torchere Floor Lamp

Nessen Studios Torchere Floor Lamp

By Nessen Studio

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Nessen Studios chrome Torchere floor lamp. Company founded by Walter Von Nessen (1889-1943

Category

Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Nessen Swing Arm Floor Lamp
Nessen Swing Arm Floor Lamp

Nessen Swing Arm Floor Lamp

By Nessen Studio

Located in New York, NY

Classic Nessen swing arm floor map in a brushed nickel finish with original shade. Located at ABC

Category

Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamps
Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamps

Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamps

By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio

Located in Cambridge, MA

A matching pair of brushed steel floor lamps by Walter Von Nessen. Articulating heads adjust to

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel, Metal

Pair of Nessen Floor Lamps
Pair of Nessen Floor Lamps

Pair of Nessen Floor Lamps

Sold|$3,400 / item

Pair of Nessen Floor Lamps

By Nessen Studio

Located in New York, NY

Pair of square stemmed brass floor lamps on round, 2" thick marble bases. Double socket pull chain

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Chrome Floor Lamp by Nessen
Chrome Floor Lamp by Nessen

Chrome Floor Lamp by Nessen

By Nessen Studio

Located in Stamford, CT

floor lamp would be a great addition to your sleek NYC apartment or office!

Category

Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1950s Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studio
1950s Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studio

1950s Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studio

By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage early 1950s floor lamp with adjustable swing arm, designed by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of Nessen Mid-Century Floor Lamps
Pair of Nessen Mid-Century Floor Lamps

Pair of Nessen Mid-Century Floor Lamps

By Nessen Studio

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Beautiful matched pair of bright chrome floor lamps with cruciform base. Double sockets, This is

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Walter Von Nessen Brass Floor Lamp
Walter Von Nessen Brass Floor Lamp

Walter Von Nessen Brass Floor Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in New York, NY

Period Walter Von Nessen brass floor lamp Ca.1960's. Linen tapered shade has been newly

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamp in Verdigris Finish by Nessen Studios
Floor Lamp in Verdigris Finish by Nessen Studios

Floor Lamp in Verdigris Finish by Nessen Studios

By Nessen Studio

Located in Providence, RI

Floor Lamp in Verdigris Finish by Nessen Studios. We offer free delivery within the Long Island

Category

Vintage 1940s Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Nessen Studio Art Deco Machine Age Floor Lamp, Early Walter Von Nessen Des
Nessen Studio Art Deco Machine Age Floor Lamp, Early Walter Von Nessen Des

Nessen Studio Art Deco Machine Age Floor Lamp, Early Walter Von Nessen Des

By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen

Located in Dallas, TX

Adjustable Nessen 1930's original art deco brushed chrome version, with original catalin twist knob

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Pair of 1960's Nessen Telescoping Floor Nickel Lamps
Pair of 1960's Nessen Telescoping Floor Nickel Lamps

Pair of 1960's Nessen Telescoping Floor Nickel Lamps

By Nessen Studio

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Nessen floor lamps in nickel Ca. 1960's.High end construction and classic design these

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Walter Von Nessen Early Brass Floor Lamp
Walter Von Nessen Early Brass Floor Lamp

Walter Von Nessen Early Brass Floor Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Hudson, NY

Original floor lamp adjustable height with original shade and glass defuser mark on the arm and

Category

Vintage 1940s American Floor Lamps

Mid Century Walter Von Nessen Tripod Floor Lamp
Mid Century Walter Von Nessen Tripod Floor Lamp

Mid Century Walter Von Nessen Tripod Floor Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Oaks, PA

A Walter Von Nessen mid century tripod floor lamp with circular stretcher and brass accent.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Early and Rare Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp
Early and Rare Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp

Early and Rare Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in San Francisco, CA

A early 1940s production Walter Von Nessen floor lamp, with its beautifully patinated metal work

Category

Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Nessen Adjustable Swing Arm Floor Lamps
Pair of Nessen Adjustable Swing Arm Floor Lamps

Pair of Nessen Adjustable Swing Arm Floor Lamps

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Bronx, NY

Pair of Vintage Nessen Adjustable Swing Arm Floor Lamps in Satin Brass, Although Included, These

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Walter von Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Floor Lamp
Walter von Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Floor Lamp

Walter von Nessen Chrome Swing Arm Floor Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Cambridge, MA

A chrome swing arm floor lamp by Walter von Nessen, ca. 1960. Simple in design and versatile in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Nickel Floor Lamp
Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Nickel Floor Lamp

Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Nickel Floor Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Pasadena, CA

Walter Von Nessen swing arm nickel floor lamp. As pictured, arm measures 10.5" for shorter section

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

American Art Deco Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp or Uplighter
American Art Deco Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp or Uplighter

American Art Deco Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp or Uplighter

By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Walter Von Nessen (1889-1943) designed this rare American art deco floor lamp ca 1930 for Nessen

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rare Nessen Studio N.Y. Minimalist Adjustable Chrome Floor Lamp Signed
Rare Nessen Studio N.Y. Minimalist Adjustable Chrome Floor Lamp Signed

Rare Nessen Studio N.Y. Minimalist Adjustable Chrome Floor Lamp Signed

By Nessen Studio

Located in Easton, PA

Rare Minimalist chromed steel adjustable floor lamp made by Nessen Studio N.Y. with early engraved

Category

Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Nessen Floor Lamp
Nessen Floor Lamp

Nessen Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Nessen square column floor lamp circa 1950 refinished in antique nickel with new drum shade with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

A Rare 1930's Modernist Floor Lamp signed Nessen Studio
A Rare 1930's Modernist Floor Lamp signed Nessen Studio

A Rare 1930's Modernist Floor Lamp signed Nessen Studio

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in New York, NY

A Rare 1930's American Modernist Floor Lamp signed Nessen Studio NY

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Convertible Modernist Art Deco Floor Lamp/Torchiere by Von Nessen
Convertible Modernist Art Deco Floor Lamp/Torchiere by Von Nessen

Convertible Modernist Art Deco Floor Lamp/Torchiere by Von Nessen

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Modernist convertible floor lamp, one which is equally comfortable giving you the benefit of three bulbs

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Nessen Floor Lamps
Nessen Floor Lamps

Nessen Floor Lamps

Located in Hudson, NY

brass floorlamps with linen shades, sold individually

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Iconic Walter Von Nessen Machine Age Art Deco Floor Lamp
Iconic Walter Von Nessen Machine Age Art Deco Floor Lamp

Iconic Walter Von Nessen Machine Age Art Deco Floor Lamp

By Eliel Saarinen, Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen

Located in Dallas, TX

This is the real one. Featured in multiple museum collections, books and traveling shows. The cranbrook art museum attributes a design collaboration with Eliel Saarinen as well. ...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Von der Lancken & Lundquist Floor Lamp for Nessen Studios
Von der Lancken & Lundquist Floor Lamp for Nessen Studios

Von der Lancken & Lundquist Floor Lamp for Nessen Studios

By Von Der Lancken & Lundqvist, Nessen Studio

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Vintage white conical floor lamp designed by Von der Lancken & Lundquist for Nessen Studio.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Nessen Torchiere Floor Lamp
Nessen Torchiere Floor Lamp

Nessen Torchiere Floor Lamp

Located in Baltimore, MD

Torchiere designed by Von der Lancken and Lundquist for Nessen Studios.

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Lamp
Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Lamp

Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Walter Von Nessen swing arm lamp. Verdigris. Ceruse oak post. Rewired. Switch replaced.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Torchiere Lamp by Walter Von Nessen
Torchiere Lamp by Walter Von Nessen

Torchiere Lamp by Walter Von Nessen

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage white torchiere lamp by Von Nessen Studios. Subtly-Space Age in appearance, but minimal

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of Nessen  Floor Lamps
Pair of Nessen  Floor Lamps

Pair of Nessen Floor Lamps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Classic modern pair of double socket floor lamps. Square standard on X-base.

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Floor Lamp  -  Nessen Studio
Vintage Floor Lamp  -  Nessen Studio

Vintage Floor Lamp - Nessen Studio

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A wonderful example of the classic modern swing-arm floor lamp originally designed by Walter Von

Category

American Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

PAIR of Nessen Floor Lamps
PAIR of Nessen Floor Lamps

PAIR of Nessen Floor Lamps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Superb pair of floor lamps originally designed in late 1050's. Cruciform base.

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Pair of Nessen Floor Lamps
Pair of Nessen Floor Lamps

Pair of Nessen Floor Lamps

Located in Hudson, NY

polished nickeled plating over brass with black shade

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Pair of Nessen Floor Lamps
Pair of Nessen Floor Lamps

Pair of Nessen Floor Lamps

Located in Hudson, NY

nickeled plated brass with white shades, last pair

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Walter Von Nessen floor lamps
Walter Von Nessen floor lamps

Walter Von Nessen floor lamps

Located in Portland, OR

Simply elegent.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Floor Lamps

Swing Arm Floor Lamp - Nessen Studios
Swing Arm Floor Lamp - Nessen Studios

Swing Arm Floor Lamp - Nessen Studios

Located in SouthPort, CT

Two swing arm floor lamps, one in brass, one in chrome, Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studios

Category

Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Brass

Verdigris Bronze Floor Lamp - Nessen Studios
Verdigris Bronze Floor Lamp - Nessen Studios

Verdigris Bronze Floor Lamp - Nessen Studios

Located in Bridport, CT

Early floor lamp in verdigris bronze by Nessen Studios.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Floor Lamps

Nessen Floor lamp with linen shade
Nessen Floor lamp with linen shade

Nessen Floor lamp with linen shade

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Another Walter Von Nessen classic, this floor lamp in brushed chrome features a wraparound linen

Category

20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

A Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp
A Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp

A Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp

Located in Austin, TX

A rare adjustable floor lamp designed by Walter Von Nessen, circa 1927 to 1935. Chrome plated brass

Category

Vintage 1930s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Pair of Adjustable Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Lamps
Pair of Adjustable Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Lamps

Pair of Adjustable Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Lamps

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of adjustable Walter Von Nessen swing arm lamps. Chrome lamps with original shades in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rare Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp
Rare Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp

Rare Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp

By Kurt Versen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an extremely rare lamp designed by Walter Von Nessen in the 1930's. The shade pivots from a

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Enamel

Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp/Table
Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp/Table

Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp/Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rare floor lamp with built in glass table by Walter Von Nessen, signed. An excellent example of

Category

Vintage 1930s American Floor Lamps

adjustable floor lamps by Walter von Nessen
adjustable floor lamps by Walter von Nessen

adjustable floor lamps by Walter von Nessen

Located in Chicago, IL

adjustable floor lamps by Walter von Nessen

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Linen

1930s American Modernist Lamp or Table Attributed to Walter Von Nessen
1930s American Modernist Lamp or Table Attributed to Walter Von Nessen

1930s American Modernist Lamp or Table Attributed to Walter Von Nessen

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in New York, NY

A 1930s American modernist lamp or table attributed to Walter Von Nessen.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Nickel

Pair of Nessen Oak and Brass Floor Lamps
Pair of Nessen Oak and Brass Floor Lamps

Pair of Nessen Oak and Brass Floor Lamps

Located in Asheville, NC

Pair of oak and brass floor lamps by Nessen, NY. Shade options available.

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Von Nessen Adjustable Brass Floor Lamps
Pair of Von Nessen Adjustable Brass Floor Lamps

Pair of Von Nessen Adjustable Brass Floor Lamps

Located in Stamford, CT

These beautiful polished brass lamps have a great range of adjustable height, and swing in a full

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

An Art Deco Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen
An Art Deco Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen

An Art Deco Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen

Located in New York, NY

An Art Deco Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen

Category

Vintage 1930s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Bakelite

An Art Deco Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen
An Art Deco Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen

An Art Deco Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen

Located in New York, NY

An Art Deco Floor Lamp, Nickel and Bakelite, by Walter Von Nessen

Category

Vintage 1930s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Walter Von Nessen Aluminum & Chromed Steel Adjustable Floor Lamp
Walter Von Nessen Aluminum & Chromed Steel Adjustable Floor Lamp

Walter Von Nessen Aluminum & Chromed Steel Adjustable Floor Lamp

Located in Easton, PA

Adjustable height aluminum and chromed steel floor lamp in which the shade can also be adjusted up

Category

Vintage 1930s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Steel

Minimal Modern Telecsoping Nessen Floor Lamp with Original Shade
Minimal Modern Telecsoping Nessen Floor Lamp with Original Shade

Minimal Modern Telecsoping Nessen Floor Lamp with Original Shade

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Nessen lighting floor lamp with minimal form and base. Lamp extends 53" up to 76" from a finely

Category

Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Nessen Swing-Arm Lamp
Nessen Swing-Arm Lamp

Nessen Swing-Arm Lamp

Located in New York, NY

"Swing-arm" floor lamp designed by Walter von Nessen for Nessen Studios. Adjustable height.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

Pair of Art Deco Style Walter Von Nessen Torchieres
Pair of Art Deco Style Walter Von Nessen Torchieres

Pair of Art Deco Style Walter Von Nessen Torchieres

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Stunning pair of brass Art Deco style torchieres by Walter Von Nessen. Reduced from $2,900.00

Category

20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Walter Von Nessin Swing Arm Floor Lamp
Walter Von Nessin Swing Arm Floor Lamp

Walter Von Nessin Swing Arm Floor Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Austin, TX

Brushed nickel over brass, adjustable swing arm floor lamp by Walter Von Nessin Marked Nessin

Category

Vintage 1940s American Floor Lamps

Art Deco Machine Age Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen
Art Deco Machine Age Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen

Art Deco Machine Age Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This classic machine age floor lamp is very rare. Designed by one of America's most important 1930

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Von Nessen Task Lamp
Von Nessen Task Lamp

Von Nessen Task Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Adjustable height task lamp. Switch works as a dimmer.

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Early Art Deco Machine Age Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp
Rare Early Art Deco Machine Age Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp

Rare Early Art Deco Machine Age Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a very difficult to find floor lamp designed and manufactured by Walter Von Nessen early in

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Rare Early Art Deco Machine Age Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp
Rare Early Art Deco Machine Age Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp

Rare Early Art Deco Machine Age Walter Von Nessen Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a very difficult to find floor lamp designed and manufactured by Walter Von Nessen early in

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

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Nessen Lamp Floor For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the nessen lamp floor you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A nessen lamp floor — often made from metal, brass and chrome — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect nessen lamp floor — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right nessen lamp floor, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made nessen lamp floor has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio and Nessen Lighting are consistently popular.

How Much is a Nessen Lamp Floor?

Prices for a nessen lamp floor can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $400 and can go as high as $28,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.

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 Nessen Lamp Floor
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    A floor lamp is a tall standing lamp used to illuminate a space. A floor lamp should typically be between 58 and 64 inches tall. The bottom of the fixture's shade should be slightly below or approximately at the eye level of a person sitting nearby. This will help your guests avoid the lamp's glare.

    In addition to illuminating large spaces, floor lamps can light specific seating areas and serve as task lighting (use a taller floor lamp if you wish to keep a fair amount of distance between the fixture and your seating). Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space.

    Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    A floor lamp should typically be between 58 and 64 inches tall. The bottom of the fixture's shade should be slightly below or approximately at the eye level of a person sitting nearby. This will help your guests avoid the lamp's glare.

    In addition to illuminating large spaces, floor lamps can light specific seating areas and serve as task lighting (use a taller floor lamp if you wish to keep a fair amount of distance between the fixture and your seating). Integrated into a room's overall design, a floor lamp can create an intimate atmosphere and introduce a stylish, sculptural element.

    Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Floor lamps have evolved since their inception as torchères in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A torchiere floor lamp is a lamp known for its upright, torch-like frame. The name is derived from the French word for “torch.” The light of this fixture points upward, providing indirect light.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    How tall an arc lamp should be depends on the height of your furniture. The lamp needs to be able to reach over the piece and allow enough clearance for you to sit comfortably. Generally, arc lamps are 60 to 82 inches tall. Find a range of arc lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best reading floor lamp is a matter of preference. Your lamp should be at eye level with an adjustable head and neck. It should also be a good fit with respect to the shape of the living room, the décor and furniture style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Floor lamps have seen an evolution from the time they were invented, as torches that originated in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The main parts of a floor lamp are called the body, neck, socket harp and shade. A lamp body is the decorative portion of the lamp made from wood, metal, porcelain or another material, and the neck travels from the body to the socket where you install a bulb. On floor lamps with shades, the shade is the covering over the bulb, while the harp is the frame that holds the shade in place. Shop a collection of floor lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Many 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2023
    To choose an arc floor lamp, consider the layout of the room and the space available to ensure that the fixture you select can reach over your furniture and fit in the area. Also, think about the quality of light that you prefer. Lamps with fabric and frosted glass shades will usually provide softer illumination than ones with exposed bulbs. Find a selection of arc floor lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    On a floor lamp, a rotary switch is a part used to turn the light on and off. Specifically, it has a threaded stem with a knob at the end. To use it, you twist the knob. Find a collection of antique and vintage floor lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A good bright floor lamp depends on various factors such as other light sources in the room, the number of lumens required, and so on. When it comes to floor lamps, a good rule of thumb is that a sitting room or bedroom needs 10 to 20 lumens per square foot, while a bathroom or kitchen requires 70 to 80 lumens per square foot. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The type of floor lamp that gives off the most light is those lamps with white bell shades and LED light bulbs. Bell shades shed light between the top and bottom of the shade and tend to illuminate an entire room.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the arc of the Flos Arco floor lamp is designed to allow you to adjust it with ease. Designed in 1962, this iconic style features telescoping detail built into the gracefully arched arm, making it simple to increase or decrease the height. Browse a collection of Flos Arco floor lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The assembly of Noguchi Akari light sculptures depends on the model, as there are several models available. Take note of your exact model number and then consult the brand’s website for the multi-stepped process of assembly. Shop a range of vintage and modern Isamu Noguchi light sculptures on 1stDibs.