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Pricket Floor Lamps

20th Pair of Spanish Renaissance Style Bronze Pricket Floor Lamps, Torchères
20th Pair of Spanish Renaissance Style Bronze Pricket Floor Lamps, Torchères

20th Pair of Spanish Renaissance Style Bronze Pricket Floor Lamps, Torchères

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Renaissance style bronze pricket lamps. These large pricket lamps provide the perfect

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Italian Louis XV Style Pricket Floor Lamp Distressed Finish
18th Century Italian Louis XV Style Pricket Floor Lamp Distressed Finish

18th Century Italian Louis XV Style Pricket Floor Lamp Distressed Finish

Located in Milano, MI

Italian Florentine hand carved wood torchère as floor lamp, a tall solid cembran pinewood pricket

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Floor Lamps

Materials

Pine

Tall 18th C. Pricket Stick Floor Lamp
Tall 18th C. Pricket Stick Floor Lamp

Tall 18th C. Pricket Stick Floor Lamp

$1,140

H 60 in W 18 in D 18 in

Tall 18th C. Pricket Stick Floor Lamp

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Eighteenth Century Italian carved, white painted pricket stick mounted as a floor lamp. Not

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Antique 18th Century Unknown Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Floor Standing Pricket Stick Lamp
18th Century Italian Floor Standing Pricket Stick Lamp

18th Century Italian Floor Standing Pricket Stick Lamp

Located in Bradenton, FL

18th Century Italian floor standing lamp - pricket stick, painted, carved, and turned shaft

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Turned Wood Tall Pricket Stick
Turned Wood Tall Pricket Stick

Turned Wood Tall Pricket Stick

$1,075

H 46.5 in Dm 16 in

Turned Wood Tall Pricket Stick

Located in Pasadena, CA

Spanish Colonial home. the Pricket could be easily fitted for use as a floor lamp.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Zinc Floor Lamps
19th Century French Zinc Floor Lamps

19th Century French Zinc Floor Lamps

$8,500 / set

H 72 in Dm 13 in

19th Century French Zinc Floor Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century zinc pricket sticks converted to floor lamps. New custom shades and wiring. The custom

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Floor Lamps

Materials

Zinc

Antique European Forged Wrought Iron Floor Standing Candle Holder Candelabra
Antique European Forged Wrought Iron Floor Standing Candle Holder Candelabra

Antique European Forged Wrought Iron Floor Standing Candle Holder Candelabra

Located in Forney, TX

long before the advent of electricity, this finely crafted hand forged black wrought iron floor lamp

Category

Antique 18th Century European Medieval Candelabras

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Carved Italian Pricket Floor Lamp
Carved Italian Pricket Floor Lamp

Carved Italian Pricket Floor Lamp

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H 56 in W 11 in D 11 in

Carved Italian Pricket Floor Lamp

Located in Kensington, MD

champagne gilded pricket floor lamp View our complete collection @ www hollisandknight com

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

19th Century Giltwood Torchiere or Pricket as Floor Lamp
19th Century Giltwood Torchiere or Pricket as Floor Lamp

19th Century Giltwood Torchiere or Pricket as Floor Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century giltwood torchiere or pricket as floor lamp New wiring.

Category

Antique 19th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Italian Polychrome Pricket Candlestick as Floor Lamp
19th Century Italian Polychrome Pricket Candlestick as Floor Lamp

19th Century Italian Polychrome Pricket Candlestick as Floor Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century Italian polychrome pricket candlestick as floor lamp New wiring.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Pricket Floor Lamp
18th Century Spanish Pricket Floor Lamp

18th Century Spanish Pricket Floor Lamp

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

the top pricket form candlestick which was turned into a lamp in the 1920s. Either Spanish or South

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Floor Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

c.1900 Antique Italian Candle Pricket/Floor-lamp
c.1900 Antique Italian Candle Pricket/Floor-lamp

c.1900 Antique Italian Candle Pricket/Floor-lamp

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Exquisite scrolled and twisted iron antique Italian floor pricket that someone ingeniously wired

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

19th Century Pair of Chinese Carved Pricket Stick Floor Lamps
19th Century Pair of Chinese Carved Pricket Stick Floor Lamps

19th Century Pair of Chinese Carved Pricket Stick Floor Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

converted to floor lamps. Although they are not shown with their shades, the shades are included and are

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Gothic Pricket Candlestick Lamps
Pair of Gothic Pricket Candlestick Lamps

Pair of Gothic Pricket Candlestick Lamps

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Pair of Gothic pricket candlestick lamps.

Category

Antique 19th Century Floor Lamps

A Single Baroque Wrought Iron Italian Pricket  Floor Candelabra
A Single Baroque Wrought Iron Italian Pricket  Floor Candelabra

A Single Baroque Wrought Iron Italian Pricket Floor Candelabra

Located in Hudson, NY

This heavy Baroque style floor candelabra in hand wrought Iron is a great accent piece and is easy

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Large Pair of 19c. Silvergilt Pricket Torchieres
Large Pair of 19c. Silvergilt Pricket Torchieres

Large Pair of 19c. Silvergilt Pricket Torchieres

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lavish pair of prickets, now fitted as floor lamps, of carved silver giltwood with acanthus and

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair Of 18th Century Pricket Converted Into Floorlamps

Pair Of 18th Century Pricket Converted Into Floorlamps

Located in Buchanan, MI

converted into floor lamps with table tops.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Gilt Wood Floor Lamps
Pair of Gilt Wood Floor Lamps

Pair of Gilt Wood Floor Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of early 19 th.c. Italian Carved Giltwood Prickets converted to floor lamps. Custom new wax

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Tall Italian Giltwood Candlestick Floor Lamps
Pair of Tall Italian Giltwood Candlestick Floor Lamps

Pair of Tall Italian Giltwood Candlestick Floor Lamps

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Impressive pair of Italian pricket style candlestick floor lamps featuring a hand-applied gold leaf

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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of 18thc. Italian Wrought Iron and Brass Pricket Torcheres
Pair of 18thc. Italian Wrought Iron and Brass Pricket Torcheres

Pair of 18thc. Italian Wrought Iron and Brass Pricket Torcheres

Located in Atlanta, GA

beautifully constructed hand wrought iron legs making up the bases consisting of c-scrolls and meeting at the bottom of the hand forged shafts encased by a forged brass terminal, the...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian Rococo Giltwood Pricket Candlestick Lamps
Italian Rococo Giltwood Pricket Candlestick Lamps

Italian Rococo Giltwood Pricket Candlestick Lamps

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Stunning pair of Italian giltwood pricket stick or candlestick lamps made in the Rococo taste

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Floor Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

English Chinoiserie Pricket Floor Lamp
English Chinoiserie Pricket Floor Lamp

English Chinoiserie Pricket Floor Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

English Chinoiserie pricket floor lamp with original paint and hand carved detail, 19th Century

Category

Antique 19th Century English Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th-Early 20th Century Carved Italian Prickets as Floor Lamps
Pair of 19th-Early 20th Century Carved Italian Prickets as Floor Lamps

Pair of 19th-Early 20th Century Carved Italian Prickets as Floor Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of 19th-early 20th century carved Italian prickets as floor lamps beautifully carved New

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

A pair of fantastic Italian Pricket Lamps
A pair of fantastic Italian Pricket Lamps

A pair of fantastic Italian Pricket Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

These were used as floor lamps. Originally silver gilt now worn with gesso and traces of gilding

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Tripod Based Iron Prickets Adapted as Lamps
Pair Tripod Based Iron Prickets Adapted as Lamps

Pair Tripod Based Iron Prickets Adapted as Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautiful simply lined tripod based iron prickets adapted as lamps.

Category

20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

18th century Italian prickets
18th century Italian prickets

18th century Italian prickets

Located in Florida, FL

/> Width: 12" diam. Height: 53 1/2" top of pricket PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Giant Pair of Bronze Prickets
Giant Pair of Bronze Prickets

Giant Pair of Bronze Prickets

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H 43.5 in Dm 12.5 in

Giant Pair of Bronze Prickets

Located in San Francisco, CA

An enormous pair of bronze prickets cast in the 17th century style. These would make great floor

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Giltwood floor lamp
Giltwood floor lamp

Giltwood floor lamp

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H 72 in Dm 21 in

Giltwood floor lamp

Located in Houston, TX

19th century giltwood candle pricket, newly wired as a floor lamp, Italian

Category

Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Monumental Altar Prickets
Pair of Monumental Altar Prickets

Pair of Monumental Altar Prickets

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fabulous large scale, carved wooden Italian altar pieces made into floor lamps.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Floor Lamps

hand wrought iron torchere or candle pricket
hand wrought iron torchere or candle pricket

hand wrought iron torchere or candle pricket

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A well made handwrought and riveted three tier candle pricket in the 17th century style.It was

Category

Antique 19th Century Floor Lamps

Set of Four Stunning 17th Century Florentine Wrought Iron Pricket Stands
Set of Four Stunning 17th Century Florentine Wrought Iron Pricket Stands

Set of Four Stunning 17th Century Florentine Wrought Iron Pricket Stands

Located in London, GB

Set of four rare and unusual Florentine wrought iron pricket stands. Wonderfully decorative and of

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in San Antonio, TX

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Located in Houston, TX

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Located in Charleston, SC

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Located in Delray Beach, FL

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Located in Sofia, BG

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Pricket Floor Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of pricket floor lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique pricket floor lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. Pricket floor lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Pricket floor lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Baroque, Louis XV and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Pricket Floor Lamps?

Prices for pricket floor lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, pricket floor lamps begin at $990 and can go as high as $12,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,250.

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 Pricket Floor Lamps
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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.