What are floor lamps?

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.

What is the best floor lamp?

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.

What is a torchiere floor lamp?

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.

How tall should floor lamps be?

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.

What is the best floor lamp for reading?

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.

How can I tell if a floor lamp is vintage?

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.

What is the best reading floor lamp?

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.

What are the parts of a floor lamp called?

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.

How tall should an arc floor lamp be?

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.

What is a good bright floor lamp?

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.

What is a rotary switch on a floor lamp?

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.

How do I choose an arc floor lamp?

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.

Is the Flos Arco floor lamp adjustable?

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.

What type of floor lamp gives the most light?

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.

How do I assemble a Noguchi paper lantern floor lamp?

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.

Nordic Floor Lamp

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Swedish Minimalist Table Lamp

Sven Aage Holm Sorensen

Reading Floor Light

Hans Agne Jakobsson Fringe

Fringe Lighting

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2010s Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Trombone Aluminium Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic

H 53.55 in W 7.09 in D 7.88 in

Lightsome Black Noir Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Lightsome Black Noir Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D45 x W47 x H132 cm Material

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Lightsome Black Noir Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic

H 51.97 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Lightsome Azure Blue Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Lightsome Azure Blue Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D45 x W47 x H132 cm Material

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Lightsome Azure Blue Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic

H 51.97 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Lightsome Honey Yellow Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Lightsome Honey Yellow Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D45 x W47 x H132 cm Material

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Lightsome Honey Yellow Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic

H 51.97 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Lightsome Warm White Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Lightsome Warm White Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D45 x W47 x H132 cm Material

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Lightsome Warm White Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic

H 51.97 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Silhouette Black Noir Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Silhouette Black Noir floor lamp by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D45 x W59 x H140 cm Material

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Silhouette Black Noir Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic

H 55.12 in W 23.23 in D 17.72 in

Silhouette Warm White Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Silhouette warm white floor lamp by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D45 x W59 x H140 cm Material

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Silhouette Warm White Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic

H 55.12 in W 23.23 in D 17.72 in

Fringe Cream White Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Fringe Cream White Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D20 x W26 x H126 cm Material: Brass

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel, Other

Fringe Cream White Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic

H 49.61 in W 10.24 in D 7.88 in

Cone Floor Lamp with Table Black Noir by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Cone Floor Lamp with Table Black Noir by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D28 x W33 x H144 cm Material

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Cone Floor Lamp with Table Black Noir by Warm Nordic

H 56.7 in W 13 in D 11.03 in

Cone Floor Lamp with Table Warm White by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Cone Floor Lamp with Table Warm White by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D28 x W33 x H144 cm Material

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Cone Floor Lamp with Table Warm White by Warm Nordic

H 56.7 in W 13 in D 11.03 in

Cone Floor Lamp with Table Pine Green by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Cone Floor Lamp with Table Pine Green by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D28 x W33 x H144 cm Material

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Cone Floor Lamp with Table Pine Green by Warm Nordic

H 56.7 in W 13 in D 11.03 in

Fringe Floor Lamp, by Hans Agne Jakobsson from Warm Nordic

Located in Viby J, DK

An iconic floor lamp with sophisticated fringes, created in 1960 by the acclaimed Swedish lighting

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Fringe Floor Lamp, by Hans Agne Jakobsson from Warm Nordic

H 49.61 in W 7.88 in D 10.24 in

Lightsome Floor Lamp, by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen from Warm Nordic

By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

Located in Viby J, DK

A floor lamp with an elegantly shaped, wide shade by the grand master of 1950s Danish lighting

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Lightsome Floor Lamp, by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen from Warm Nordic

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H 52.96 in W 23.43 in D 18.9 in

Silhouette Floor Lamp, by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen from Warm Nordic

By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

Located in Viby J, DK

A sculptural floor lamp with an asymmetrical idiom, designed in the 1950s by the internationally

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Silhouette Floor Lamp, by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen from Warm Nordic

H 6.7 in W 55.91 in D 10.63 in

Cylinder Floor Lamp by Kristina Dam Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Cylinder floor lamp by Kristina Dam Studio Materials: Black steel. LED Lights. Dimensions: 14 x

Category

2010s Danish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Cylinder Floor Lamp by Kristina Dam Studio

H 51.19 in W 9.85 in D 5.52 in

Wonderful Floor Lamp Attributed to Paavo Tynell

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Munich, DE

, but the color is so amazing, that i kept it as it is. Purchased from a collector of Nordic design.

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Floor Lamp Attributed to Paavo Tynell

H 64.97 in Dm 23.23 in

Cheshire Floor Lamp by Gamfratesi for Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte, GamFratesi Design Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

polycarbonate diffuser ensures soft lighting, while the colored ones spread the light downwards. Floor lamp

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Cheshire Floor Lamp by Gamfratesi for Fontana Arte

H 57.09 in Dm 13.78 in

Preben Dal Floor Lamp by Hans Følsgaard, Denmark, 1963

By Preben Dahl

Located in Haderslev, DK

The X-Lamp as the model was named marks the new design era for nordic design. This floor lamp

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Preben Dal Floor Lamp by Hans Følsgaard, Denmark, 1963

H 48.43 in W 5.71 in D 7.68 in

Danish Modern Oak & Brass Adjustable Floor Lamp by Holm Sørensen, 1960s

By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

Located in Odense, DK

Cool and beautiful floor lamp handmade by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen in his own workshop in the 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Danish Modern Oak & Brass Adjustable Floor Lamp by Holm Sørensen, 1960s

H 64.97 in Dm 14.18 in

20th Century Swedish Vintage Reading Brass Floor Lamp by Falkenbergs Belysning

By Falkenbergs Belysning

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish reading floor lamp with a new white round shade, made of hand

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century Swedish Vintage Reading Brass Floor Lamp by Falkenbergs Belysning

H 64.25 in W 16 in D 16 in

Beech wood Floor Lamp by Anna Ehrner for Atelje Lyktan, 1970s, Sweden

By Anna Ehrner, Ateljé Lyktan

Located in Værløse, DK

A substantial beech wood and leather floor lamp by Anna Ehrner for Ateljé Lyktan. A Nordic vibe to

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Floor Lamps

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Beech

Beech wood Floor Lamp by Anna Ehrner for Atelje Lyktan, 1970s, Sweden

H 63 in Dm 21.26 in

Lisa Johansson-Pape Brass Floor Lamp for Stockmann Orno, Finland 1950s

By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann-Orno

Located in Utrecht, NL

tightly around it and a round foot plate in brass. This floor lamp has an essentially Nordic modern look

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lisa Johansson-Pape Brass Floor Lamp for Stockmann Orno, Finland 1950s

H 61.82 in Dm 17.92 in

Floor Lamp Designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1940’s

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Floor lamp designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1940s One of the best-loved and most

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamp Designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1940’s

H 61.42 in W 26.38 in D 9.85 in

Mid - Century Floor lamp Oscar Torlasco style edited by Metalarte, Brass, 1950's

By Oscar Torlasco

Located in Barcelona, Cataluna

Mid-century floor lamp from the prestigious Spanish company Metalarte. Design similar to the lamp

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid - Century Floor lamp Oscar Torlasco style edited by Metalarte, Brass, 1950's

H 65.36 in Dm 19.69 in

Line Wall Lamp by Kristina Dam Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Line wall lamp by Kristina Dam Studio. Materials: Black steel. LED lights. Dimensions: 6 x 5.5 x

Category

2010s Danish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Line Wall Lamp by Kristina Dam Studio

H 22.05 in W 2.17 in D 2.37 in

Rectangle Wall Lamp by Kristina Dam Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Rectangle wall lamp by Kristina Dam Studio Materials: Black steel. LED lights. Dimensions: 6 x

Category

2010s Danish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Rectangle Wall Lamp by Kristina Dam Studio

H 23.23 in W 7.68 in D 2.37 in

Silhouette Black Noir Table Lamp by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Silhouette Black Noir Table Lamp by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D40 x W36 x H59 cm Material

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Silhouette Black Noir Table Lamp by Warm Nordic

H 23.23 in W 14.18 in D 15.75 in

Silhouette Warm White Table Lamp by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Silhouette warm white table lamp by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 40 x W 36 x H 59 cm Material

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Silhouette Warm White Table Lamp by Warm Nordic

H 23.23 in W 14.18 in D 15.75 in

CHESHIRE - Table Lamp - Black Metal Base by Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

floor versions or upwards in the hanging model. Table lamp with direct light not dimmable. Painted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

CHESHIRE - Table Lamp - Black Metal Base by Fontana Arte

H 20.87 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Beech wood and leather Desk Lamp by Anna Ehrner for Atelje Lyktan, 1970s, Sweden

By Ateljé Lyktan, Anna Ehrner

Located in Værløse, DK

A substantial beech wood and leather desk lamp by Anna Ehrner for Ateljé Lyktan. A Nordic vibe to

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Bentwood

Beech wood and leather Desk Lamp by Anna Ehrner for Atelje Lyktan, 1970s, Sweden

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H 23.63 in Dm 21.26 in

Gamfratesi Fontana Arte Cheshire Suspension Lamp in Opaline Polycarbonate, 2013

By GamFratesi Design Studio, Fontana Arte

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Gamfratesi Fontana Arte Cheshire Suspension Lamp in Opaline Polycarbonate, 2013

H 131.5 in Dm 13.8 in

Gunnar Asplund GA1 Pendant Lamp Mouthblown Opaque Glass, Designed in 1930´s

By Erik Gunnar Asplund

Located in Värnamo, SE

said to resemble a cloud, floating over the floor surface. The light fitting consists of two glass

Category

2010s Swedish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Gunnar Asplund GA1 Pendant Lamp Mouthblown Opaque Glass, Designed in 1930´s

H 7.29 in Dm 23.63 in

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Pendant Light by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, 1960’s

By Holm Sørensen, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

Located in London, GB

Stijl and Bauhaus movements. His attenuated floor and table lamps contain the classic tri-pod base that

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Pendant Light by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, 1960’s

H 12.41 in Dm 13.78 in

Ike Floor Lamp in Black with Silver Detail

By Delightfull

Located in New York, NY

its elements, Minimalist shapes, and clean lines, Ike floor lamp is the result of a collaboration

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Ike Floor Lamp in Black with Silver Detail

H 70.87 in Dm 15.75 in

Armstrong Floor Lamp in Copper with White Shade

By Delightfull

Located in New York, NY

Inspired by the first person to walk on the Moon, Armstrong arc floor lamp has a minimalistic style

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Armstrong Floor Lamp in Copper with White Shade

H 23.27 in Dm 5.44 in

Swedish Art Deco Adjustable Standing Lamp with Birch Wrapped Brass and Granite

Located in New York, NY

Wonderfully detailed and considered Swedish Art Deco standing lamp, featuring a granite base and

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Granite, Brass

Swedish Art Deco Adjustable Standing Lamp with Birch Wrapped Brass and Granite

H 54 in W 11 in D 11 in

Nordic Birch Art Deco Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

in a twisted pattern from a length of solid Nordic birch, the bent-necked lamp is height adjustable

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Nordic Birch Art Deco Floor Lamp

H 64 in Dm 15 in

Nordic Birch Neoclassical Floor Lamp with Ebonized Details

Located in New York, NY

A slim, classically shaped floor lamp carved from solid Nordic birch with ebonized details. It is

Category

Antique 1890s Swedish Neoclassical Floor Lamps

Materials

Birch, Ebony

Nordic Birch Neoclassical Floor Lamp with Ebonized Details

H 72 in Dm 16 in

Sørensen Cashmere 'Silhouette' Floor Lamp in Brass & Steel for Warm Nordic

By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

Located in Glendale, CA

Sørensen cashmere 'Silhouette' floor Lamp in brass & steel for Warm Nordic Founded in 2018, Warm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Sørensen Cashmere 'Silhouette' Floor Lamp in Brass & Steel for Warm Nordic

H 55.5 in W 17.7 in D 23.2 in

Floor Lamps with Orange Shade

Located in Brescia, IT

Pair of vintage floor lamps of Nordic manufacture. These elegant lamps with essential lines are

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Floor Lamps with Orange Shade

H 55.91 in Dm 10.63 in

Scandinavian Floor Lamp with Cocoon Lamp Shade

By Holm Sørensen

Located in Valby, 84

Rare Scandinavian floor lamp in black steel with a rattan handle detail and a beautiful cocoon lamp

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Scandinavian Floor Lamp with Cocoon Lamp Shade

H 53.15 in W 16.54 in D 15.36 in

Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Floor Lamp in Teak and Brass Denmark, 1960s

By Holm Sørensen, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

Located in Valby, 84

Rare floor lamp by Danish designer and manufacturer Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, the floor lamp is

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Floor Lamp in Teak and Brass Denmark, 1960s

H 59.06 in W 14.18 in D 22.05 in

Lisa Johansson-Pape “30-061” Floor Lamp for Stockmann Orno, Finland 1960s

By Stockmann-Orno, Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Utrecht, NL

where the name comes from. This floor lamp has an essentially Nordic modern look, with a combination of

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lisa Johansson-Pape “30-061” Floor Lamp for Stockmann Orno, Finland 1960s

H 59.45 in W 17.92 in D 17.92 in

Lisa Johansson-Pape Model “2063” Floor Lamp for Stockmann Orno, Finland 1950s

By Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Utrecht, NL

her most distinctive floor lamp design, with a look that is unmatched to this day. The design has an

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lisa Johansson-Pape Model “2063” Floor Lamp for Stockmann Orno, Finland 1950s

H 55.91 in W 12.21 in D 22.84 in

Classic Danish Floor Lamp from the 1970s by Hans Due for Fog & Mørup

By Hans Due, Fog & Mørup

Located in Haderslev, DK

Classic Nordic design by Hans Due for Fog & Mørup, 1972, Denmark. The model is called Optima and

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Classic Danish Floor Lamp from the 1970s by Hans Due for Fog & Mørup

H 55.52 in W 10.24 in L 55.52 in

Floor Lamps in Grey and Brass G-07 by Alf Svensson, Bergboms, Sweden, 50s

By Bergboms, Alf Svensson

Located in Hägersten, SE

. Utterly Scandinavian in their disposition this pair of floor lamps truly apply the Nordic principles of

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Floor Lamps in Grey and Brass G-07 by Alf Svensson, Bergboms, Sweden, 50s

H 61.42 in Dm 17.33 in

Vintage Alvar Aalto "A808" Floor Lamp in Brass Steel and Leather, Finland, 1955

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Alvar Aalto Finland, 1950s “A808” in brass and steel covered in leather. The lamp was

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Alvar Aalto "A808" Floor Lamp in Brass Steel and Leather, Finland, 1955

H 65.75 in Dm 12.21 in

Gamfratesi Fontana Arte Cheshire Suspension Lamp in Opaline Polycarbonate, 2013

By Fontana Arte, GamFratesi Design Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Gamfratesi Fontana Arte Cheshire Suspension Lamp in Opaline Polycarbonate, 2013

H 131.8 in Dm 13.8 in L 131.8 in

Nordic or French Floor Lamp

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Nordic or French floor lamp.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Nordic or French Floor Lamp

H 49.22 in Dm 6.3 in

Floor Lamp with Brass Base

Located in Brescia, IT

A Scandinavian lamp with timeless elegance consisting of a brass base and a paper shade. The light

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamp with Brass Base

H 63.78 in Dm 15.36 in

Svend Aage Holm Sørensen floor lamp, Denmark 1950s.

By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Holm Sørensen

Located in Haderslev, DK

Renowned designer Svend Aage Holm Sørensen designed this iconic floor lamp back in 1950s. This

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Svend Aage Holm Sørensen floor lamp, Denmark 1950s.

H 43.71 in W 11.03 in D 15.75 in

Lignum Vitae and Brass Spear Tapered Floor Lamp

By BAG Turgi

Located in Hanover, MA

Vintage 1960s floor lamp of unusually slim form consisting of a round polished brass base and long

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lignum Vitae and Brass Spear Tapered Floor Lamp

H 62.5 in Dm 10 in

Sculptural Twisted Organic Floor Lamp, Wood & Iron, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s

Located in Odense, DK

Introducing a remarkable handcrafted sculptural organic shaped floor lamp, a true testament to the

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Twisted Organic Floor Lamp, Wood & Iron, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s

H 54.34 in Dm 15.75 in

Max Bill Iconic Floor Lamp Torchère for BAG, Switzerland, 1960

By Max Bill

Located in San Diego, CA

Max Bill iconic Mid-Century Modern torchère floor lamp that has become a hard to find lamp in

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Max Bill Iconic Floor Lamp Torchère for BAG, Switzerland, 1960

H 65 in Dm 11 in

Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp Angel Wing A805, Black Leather Brass White Metal, 1954

By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

An early floor lamp model A805 'Angel Wing' designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaisinpaja Oy, Finland

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp Angel Wing A805, Black Leather Brass White Metal, 1954

H 68.51 in W 20.08 in D 13.78 in

1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Floor Lamp Manufactured by Zenith

By Zenith

Located in Madrid, ES

Nordic Art Deco floor lamp manufactured by Zenith in 1930s. Made in lacquered and chromed steel

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Floor Lamp Manufactured by Zenith

H 53.15 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the nordic floor lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, steel and brass, every nordic floor lamp was constructed with great care. There are 3 variations of the antique or vintage nordic floor lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 16 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer nordic floor lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each nordic floor lamp bearing Modern, Art Deco or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Nordic Floor Lamp?

The average selling price for a nordic floor lamp at 1stDibs is $900, while they’re typically $675 on the low end and $2,500 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 Nordic Floor Lamp

What are floor lamps?
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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.
What is the best floor lamp?
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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.
What is a torchiere floor lamp?
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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.
How tall should floor lamps be?
1 Answer
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.
What is the best floor lamp for reading?
1 Answer
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.
How can I tell if a floor lamp is vintage?
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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.
What is the best reading floor lamp?
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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.
What are the parts of a floor lamp called?
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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.
How tall should an arc floor lamp be?
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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.
What is a good bright floor lamp?
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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.
What is a rotary switch on a floor lamp?
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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.
How do I choose an arc floor lamp?
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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.
Is the Flos Arco floor lamp adjustable?
1 Answer
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.
What type of floor lamp gives the most light?
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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.
How do I assemble a Noguchi paper lantern floor lamp?
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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.

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