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rare and unusual floor lamp by giuseppe ostuni for o-luce
rare and unusual floor lamp by giuseppe ostuni for o-luce

rare and unusual floor lamp by giuseppe ostuni for o-luce

By Giuseppe Ostuni

Located in Munich, DE

very rare and unusual floor lamp by giuseppe ostuni. we are lucky to own the brass model, but had

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Unusual Floor Lamp by Tapio Wirkkala
Unusual Floor Lamp by Tapio Wirkkala

Unusual Floor Lamp by Tapio Wirkkala

$10,000Sale Price|20% Off

Unusual Floor Lamp by Tapio Wirkkala

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Toronto, Ontario

tall table lamp or a floor lamp.   

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Most Unusual Floor Lamp with a hand made knot Metal Shade
Most Unusual Floor Lamp with a hand made knot Metal Shade

Most Unusual Floor Lamp with a hand made knot Metal Shade

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A most unusual three footed floor lamp with a metal shade that is quite contorted. This lamp looks

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20th Century Unknown Modern Floor Lamps

Unusual Floor Lamp Art Deco 1920, German, Materials: Chrome and Glass
Unusual Floor Lamp Art Deco 1920, German, Materials: Chrome and Glass

Unusual Floor Lamp Art Deco 1920, German, Materials: Chrome and Glass

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Floor lamp Art Deco Materials: chrome and glass German 1920 You want to live in the golden years

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Unusual Floor Lamp By T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings Hansen Ca' 1950's
Unusual Floor Lamp By T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings Hansen Ca' 1950's

Unusual Floor Lamp By T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings Hansen Ca' 1950's

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A rare floor lamp designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and manufactured by Hansen Lighting, NYC ca

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Leather Stitched Floor Lamp, France 1950's
Leather Stitched Floor Lamp, France 1950's

Leather Stitched Floor Lamp, France 1950's

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

Very unusual floor lamp with a Neo baroque design, entirely wrapped in stitched leather like the

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Gun Metal and Brass Floor Lamp, French Work, Circa 1970
Gun Metal and Brass Floor Lamp, French Work, Circa 1970

Gun Metal and Brass Floor Lamp, French Work, Circa 1970

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This unusual floor lamp is made of gun metal and brass with adjustable lamp. This is a French work

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Murano Glass Floor Lamp
Mid Century Murano Glass Floor Lamp

Mid Century Murano Glass Floor Lamp

By Archimede Seguso, Barovier, Salviati, Ercole Barovier, Seguso

Located in Houston, TX

white hand blown Murano glass mounted on a brass base. This unusual floor lamp has been newly wired for

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Cast Iron Base; French Work, circa 1970
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Cast Iron Base; French Work, circa 1970

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Cast Iron Base; French Work, circa 1970

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This interesting and unusual floor lamp is made of wrought iron with a cast iron base. This is a

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Floor Lamp Eggshell Shade, 1980s
Floor Lamp Eggshell Shade, 1980s

Floor Lamp Eggshell Shade, 1980s

$1,597Sale Price|20% Off

Floor Lamp Eggshell Shade, 1980s

By Estiluz Lighting

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very unusual floor lamp. from thick to thin chrome upright yellow glass feet and a lighter yellow

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Fabric Flower Floor Lamp
Contemporary Fabric Flower Floor Lamp

Contemporary Fabric Flower Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

An unusual floor lamp, fabric over a a metal sub frame. Belgium, contemporary, unknown

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric

Tony Paul Floor Table Lamp
Tony Paul Floor Table Lamp

Tony Paul Floor Table Lamp

By Tony Paul, Westwood Industries

Located in New York, NY

Rare and unusual floor lamp with center table surface by Tony Paul attributed to Westwood

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Aldo Tura Attributed Floor Lamp Cendrier
Aldo Tura Attributed Floor Lamp Cendrier

Aldo Tura Attributed Floor Lamp Cendrier

By Aldo Tura

Located in Hanover, MA

Unusual floor lamp with ashtray attributed to Aldo Tura for Macabo. Cylindrical wood base and head

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Italian Modern Brass and Glass Floor Lamp
Italian Modern Brass and Glass Floor Lamp

Italian Modern Brass and Glass Floor Lamp

By Mazzega, Carlo Nason, Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari, Gio Ponti

Located in Houston, TX

piece of applied glass in the back with a small chip. This unusual floor lamp has been newly wired with

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Art Deco Floor Lamp in Bronze and Ceramic
Italian Art Deco Floor Lamp in Bronze and Ceramic

Italian Art Deco Floor Lamp in Bronze and Ceramic

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

This is an unusual floor lamp from the 1930's in dark green and gold colors. The base is made in

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French 1960s Glass, Giltwood and Tolewear Floor Lamp
French 1960s Glass, Giltwood and Tolewear Floor Lamp

French 1960s Glass, Giltwood and Tolewear Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

information. This unusual floor lamps is pictured with a bespoke grey wool shade - we sell our bespoke hand

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Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

1970s Italian Two Clear Glass Shelf Chromed Metal Floor Lamp Angled Shade
1970s Italian Two Clear Glass Shelf Chromed Metal Floor Lamp Angled Shade

1970s Italian Two Clear Glass Shelf Chromed Metal Floor Lamp Angled Shade

Located in London, England

on the shelves below. An unusual floor lamp which would be a perfect to. illuminate a dark corner in

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Tomasso Barbi Style Floor Lamp White Ceramic and Brass, 1970s
Tomasso Barbi Style Floor Lamp White Ceramic and Brass, 1970s

Tomasso Barbi Style Floor Lamp White Ceramic and Brass, 1970s

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Barbi vintage ivory color ceramic and brass floor lamp. Italy. Stunning unusual floor lamp in the style

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Unusual French Conservatory Painted Toleware Floor Lamp
Unusual French Conservatory Painted Toleware Floor Lamp

Unusual French Conservatory Painted Toleware Floor Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Unusual French conservatory painted toleware floor lamp The theme of this lamp is a bamboo tree

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Tin

Large and Unusual Brutalist Copper Floor Lamp
Large and Unusual Brutalist Copper Floor Lamp

Large and Unusual Brutalist Copper Floor Lamp

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

A fun and lovely floor lamp representing a large flower crafted out of copper and brass. The flower

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Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Very Unusual Arts and Crafts Telescopic Floor Lamp
Very Unusual Arts and Crafts Telescopic Floor Lamp

Very Unusual Arts and Crafts Telescopic Floor Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Very Unusual Arts and Crafts Telescopic Floor Lamp A very attractive and unusual piece, the lamp

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Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Unusual Aluminum , wood , mica Art Deco Torchere / floor lamp
Unusual Aluminum , wood , mica Art Deco Torchere / floor lamp

Unusual Aluminum , wood , mica Art Deco Torchere / floor lamp

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual Aluminum , wood , mica Art Deco Torchere , floor lamp, adjustable height from 53" -68

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Unusual Modernist Space age Floor Lamp, acrylic / chrome , teak accents
Unusual Modernist Space age Floor Lamp, acrylic / chrome , teak accents

Unusual Modernist Space age Floor Lamp, acrylic / chrome , teak accents

By Verner Panton

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual Modernist Space Age Floor Lamp, acrylic and chrome with teak accents,, Stunning lamp ! 40

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Vintage 1960s American Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Unusual Brass, Chrome and Marble Floor Lamp, French, circa 1970
Unusual Brass, Chrome and Marble Floor Lamp, French, circa 1970

Unusual Brass, Chrome and Marble Floor Lamp, French, circa 1970

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This unusual and elegant floor lamp is made of gilt brass and chrome on an octogonal marble base

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome, Brass

Unusual Chrome Floor Lamp Extension Curved Arm Articulated Round Top
Unusual Chrome Floor Lamp Extension Curved Arm Articulated Round Top

Unusual Chrome Floor Lamp Extension Curved Arm Articulated Round Top

Located in Miami, FL

Unusual curved design for this chrome floor lamp, the curved arm is extendable and the round top is

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Unusual 1970s Bauhaus Inspired Adjustable Floor Lamp, Spun Aluminum Shade
Unusual 1970s Bauhaus Inspired Adjustable Floor Lamp, Spun Aluminum Shade

Unusual 1970s Bauhaus Inspired Adjustable Floor Lamp, Spun Aluminum Shade

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual industrial Bauhaus inspired adjustable floor lamp.. German or Italian ? c.197o's..Beautiful

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

An Unusual Baroque Torchere now Mounted as a Floor Lamp
An Unusual Baroque Torchere now Mounted as a Floor Lamp

An Unusual Baroque Torchere now Mounted as a Floor Lamp

Located in Sheffield, MA

An Unusual Baroque Torchere Now mounted as a Lamp Height 72 in. With a

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Floor Lamps

Unusual Stylized Hollywood Regency Floor Table Lamp with Glass Table Surface
Unusual Stylized Hollywood Regency Floor Table Lamp with Glass Table Surface

Unusual Stylized Hollywood Regency Floor Table Lamp with Glass Table Surface

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

Voguish floor lamp with circular plate glass table attached. The vertical elements are of squared

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unusual Cast Iron and Brass Goose-Neck Industrial Floor Lamp, by Hendryx
Unusual Cast Iron and Brass Goose-Neck Industrial Floor Lamp, by Hendryx

Unusual Cast Iron and Brass Goose-Neck Industrial Floor Lamp, by Hendryx

By Hendryx

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual cast iron and brass goose-neck industrial floor lamp by Hendryx, fully adjustable, bendable

Category

Vintage 1920s Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Unusual Chrome Standing Lamp
Unusual Chrome Standing Lamp

Unusual Chrome Standing Lamp

$2,000Sale Price|66% Off

Unusual Chrome Standing Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An elegant standing lamp with chrome body and an unusual silk shade that fits in the interior shell

Category

Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Unusual Art Deco Floor Lamp in Aluminum, Brass and Iron, circa Late 1920s
Unusual Art Deco Floor Lamp in Aluminum, Brass and Iron, circa Late 1920s

Unusual Art Deco Floor Lamp in Aluminum, Brass and Iron, circa Late 1920s

By Kem Weber

Located in Buffalo, NY

Art Deco Floor Lamp, attached, original brass, iron and aluminum plant holders. Most unusual design

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Fine and Unusual French Art Deco Reading Floor Lamp by Jean Perzel
Fine and Unusual French Art Deco Reading Floor Lamp by Jean Perzel

Fine and Unusual French Art Deco Reading Floor Lamp by Jean Perzel

By Atelier Jean Perzel

Located in Long Island City, NY

With a bronze leg and a pivoting ivory lacquered arm that support a brass and glass shade. Perfect next to a sofa or a writing table (the hole in the base was designed to put a table...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

An Unusual Atomic Ebonised Standard Lamp
An Unusual Atomic Ebonised Standard Lamp

An Unusual Atomic Ebonised Standard Lamp

Located in London, GB

A mid-twentieth century atomic style standard lamp with a crystal ball mounted at the top, on a

Category

Mid-20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Modernist Floor Lamp
Sculptural Modernist Floor Lamp

Sculptural Modernist Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Unusual sculptural Modernist floor lamp. Patinated brass with an illuminated piece of rough cut

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unusual 1970's Bronze Standing Lamp by Relco.
Unusual 1970's Bronze Standing Lamp by Relco.

Unusual 1970's Bronze Standing Lamp by Relco.

By Relco Italia

Located in Montreal, QC

1970's Brass and cast Bronze Italian floor lamp by Relco, featuring unusual "modern rococo

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Pair of Unusual Architectural Lamps with Travertine Bases
Pair of Unusual Architectural Lamps with Travertine Bases

Pair of Unusual Architectural Lamps with Travertine Bases

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of unusual architectural lamps, circa 1980s. Heavy and well made, travertine bases, on a

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Modernist Floor Lamp, 1970s
Italian Modernist Floor Lamp, 1970s

Italian Modernist Floor Lamp, 1970s

Located in London, GB

Highly unusual Italian modernist floor lamp. Red painted steel with solid cast resin base, very

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Petite Triennale Style Floor Lamp
Petite Triennale Style Floor Lamp

Petite Triennale Style Floor Lamp

By Gerald Thurston

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

In the style of Arredoluce or Lightolier is this unusual small scale floor lamp, with adjustable

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Egyptian Revival Bronze Cloisonne Floor Lamp
Egyptian Revival Bronze Cloisonne Floor Lamp

Egyptian Revival Bronze Cloisonne Floor Lamp

Located in Fulton, CA

Unusual Egyptian Revival Japanese bronze floor lamp with cloisonne Egyptian figures. Measures 73 in

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Egyptian Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1960's Brass Sputnik Floor Lamp
1960's Brass Sputnik Floor Lamp

1960's Brass Sputnik Floor Lamp

Located in Hanover, MA

Unusual 1960's vintage sputnik floor lamp of all brass construction featuring a 28" high grand

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Stylish Classic Mid Century Scandinavian Floor Lamp
Stylish Classic Mid Century Scandinavian Floor Lamp

Stylish Classic Mid Century Scandinavian Floor Lamp

By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stylish Classic Mid Century Scandinavian Floor Lamp ,, Unusual bronze / brass wrapped standard

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

White Marble floor lamp Regency Italy 1970s
White Marble floor lamp Regency Italy 1970s

White Marble floor lamp Regency Italy 1970s

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice unusual white marble floor lamp. comes with a Black Velvet shade . one large E27 bulb

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble

Iron Brutalist Floor Lamps with Patinated Copper
Iron Brutalist Floor Lamps with Patinated Copper

Iron Brutalist Floor Lamps with Patinated Copper

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Brutalist pair of wrought iron and copper floor lamps. These unusual examples have hand forged iron

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper, Iron

Modernist Articulated Floor Lamp with Original Shade
Modernist Articulated Floor Lamp with Original Shade

Modernist Articulated Floor Lamp with Original Shade

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An unusual aluminium and wood floor lamp with articulated, swing out arm and original vintage 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

1960's Vintage Two Headed Floor Lamp
1960's Vintage Two Headed Floor Lamp

1960's Vintage Two Headed Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

A very stylish and unusual vintage two headed floor lamp in ebonised wood and brass. This was made

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian "Grand Tour" Style Bronze Floor Lamp
Italian "Grand Tour" Style Bronze Floor Lamp

Italian "Grand Tour" Style Bronze Floor Lamp

Located in Montreal, QC

This unusual antique floor lamp revisits in the late 19th century an oil lamp of antiquity. Raised

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Classical Roman Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Unusual German Modernist Torchere
Unusual German Modernist Torchere

Unusual German Modernist Torchere

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Unusual German, 1930s modernist torchere.

Category

Vintage 1930s Floor Lamps

Floor lamp Pedestal Bronze Mirror Hollywood Regency 1970s
Floor lamp Pedestal Bronze Mirror Hollywood Regency 1970s

Floor lamp Pedestal Bronze Mirror Hollywood Regency 1970s

By Romeo Rega

Located in Den Haag, NL

Love this very unusual unique floor lamp .Square shaped Bronze color mirrors .Comes with Brass

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass and Glass Adjustable Floor Lamp, C 1970
Brass and Glass Adjustable Floor Lamp, C 1970

Brass and Glass Adjustable Floor Lamp, C 1970

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An unusual Brass and glass adjustable floor lamp. C 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish 1940s Teak & Brass Organic Modernist Floor Lamp
Swedish 1940s Teak & Brass Organic Modernist Floor Lamp

Swedish 1940s Teak & Brass Organic Modernist Floor Lamp

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

This unusual organic floor lamp was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1940s. It features a

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

ClassiCon Roattino White Floor Lamp by Eileen Gray
ClassiCon Roattino White Floor Lamp by Eileen Gray

ClassiCon Roattino White Floor Lamp by Eileen Gray

By Eileen Gray

Located in New York, NY

unusual line management. Floor Lamp. S-shaped tubular steel and lamp stand steel, lacquered in black or

Category

2010s German Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

ClassiCon Roattino Black Floor Lamp by Eileen Gray
ClassiCon Roattino Black Floor Lamp by Eileen Gray

ClassiCon Roattino Black Floor Lamp by Eileen Gray

By Eileen Gray

Located in New York, NY

unusual line management. Floor Lamp. S-shaped tubular steel and lamp stand steel, lacquered in black or

Category

2010s German Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Post Modern Chrome and Black TOTEM Floor Lamp
Post Modern Chrome and Black TOTEM Floor Lamp

Post Modern Chrome and Black TOTEM Floor Lamp

By Sonneman Lighting, Kovacs

Located in New York, NY

Unusual and impressive cylindrical floor lamp, having a tubular insert shade, vertical chrome

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Arco Style Floor Lamp in Brushed Aluminium, Conical White
Arco Style Floor Lamp in Brushed Aluminium, Conical White

Arco Style Floor Lamp in Brushed Aluminium, Conical White

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This unusual Arco style floor lamp is made of brushed aluminium with a conical white plastic

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

19th Century Blacksmith Made Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
19th Century Blacksmith Made Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

19th Century Blacksmith Made Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Blacksmith Made Gothic wrought iron floor lamp This is a very unusual Gothic

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

1950's Stitched leather Floor lamp By Jacques adnet
1950's Stitched leather Floor lamp By Jacques adnet

1950's Stitched leather Floor lamp By Jacques adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Very nice and unusual stitched leather floor lamp By Jacques Adnet Black métal and dark blue

Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

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Unusual Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the unusual floor lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An unusual floor lamp — often made from metal, brass and chrome — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the unusual floor lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An unusual floor lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made unusual floor lamp over the years, but those crafted by Luci Italia, Atelier Jean Perzel and Belysning are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Unusual Floor Lamp?

Prices for an unusual floor lamp start at $350 and top out at $36,665 with the average selling for $2,650.

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 Unusual Floor Lamp
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
    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.