Skip to main content

Rare Floor Lamp

5,436
109
52
to
379
3,540
1,901
5,568
5,476
5,482
2,522
664
218
204
101
87
42
17
14
13
6
4
3
3
3
3
2
29
98
5,297
161
212
3,401
1,311
18
8
57
229
221
1,370
997
971
191
28
4,360
2,043
1,088
785
671
4,477
1,893
867
791
754
133
101
91
85
79
Sort By
Rare Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare floor lamp produced in Sweden, 1950s. Very good condition.  
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Rare Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1950s
Rare Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1950s
H 148 in W 48 in D 44 in
Rare Floor Lamp by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Floor Lamp by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1950's. Patinated brass
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Rare Floor Lamp by Stilnovo
Rare Floor Lamp by Stilnovo
H 78 in W 14 in D 51 in
Rare Floor Lamp, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Angelo Lelii
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare floor lamp, in the style of Angelo Lelii, Italy, 950s. Marble, brass and glass. In good
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Rare Floor Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Rare Floor Lamp, Italy, 1950s
H 59.85 in Dm 10.63 in
Rare Floor Lamp, Lumen, Italy, 1960s
By Angelo Lelii, Lumen, Pierre Jeanneret, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare floor lamp, by Lumen, Italy, 1960s. Requires local rewiring prior to use. Fast shipping
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Aluminum, Brass

Rare Floor Lamp by Lothar Klute
By Lothar Klute
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Floor lamp by Lothar Klute, a certificate of authenticity issued by the Klute family is also
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Rare Floor Lamp by Lothar Klute
Rare Floor Lamp by Lothar Klute
H 70.87 in Dm 19.69 in
Rare Floor Lamp by Drukov, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Drukov
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare floor lamp made b DRUKOV in Czechoslovakia in 1960s Restored: new orange and white
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Stilnovo Rare Floor Lamp in Brass Italy, 1950s Publisched
By Stilnovo
Located in Rovereta, SM
Stilnovo rare floor lamp in brass Italy, 1950s publisched whit original label.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

rare floor lamp by giuseppe ostuni for o-luce
By Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Munich, DE
very rare floor lamp by ostuni. we are very happy to own two of these beauties. the other one with
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Floor Lamp by Hurka for Napako, 1950s, Restored
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful rare floor lamp designed in 1950s by Josef Hurka for Napako. Restored: chrome in very
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rare Floor Lamp in Stunning Travertine by Philippe Barbier, circa 1960
By Philippe Barbier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare floor lamp in stunning travertine by Philippe Barbier, circa 1960.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Arredoluce Rare Floor Lamp Attr. to Angelo Lelli, Italy 1949
By Arredoluce
Located in Rome, IT
Arredoluce mid - century rare floor lamp by Angelo Lelli, Italy 1949. Centered By a large red
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Barbieri & Marianelli for Tronconi Rare Floor Lamp, 1970s
By Barbieri e Marianelli, Tronconi
Located in Naples, IT
Rare floor lamp by Barbieri & Marianelli for Tronconi, 1970s This very rare lamp is one of the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rare Floor Lamp by Carl Moor for BAG Turgi
By BAG Turgi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Floor Lamp by Carl Moor for BAG Turgi. Designed and manufactured in Switzerland, circa the
Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Rare Floor Lamp in Brass and Fabric Shade, 1950’s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Floor Lamp in Brass and Fabric Shade, 1950’s Additional Information: Material: Brass and
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Floor Lamp by Hans Bergström for ASEA from the 1946s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare floor lamp with 3 organic arms and lampshades fitted each with E27 sockets, designed by Hans
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid Century Italian Rare Floor Lamp By Stilnovo 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Rare Floor Lamp by Stilnovo, crafted in Italy during the 1950s, is an exquisite piece that
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Rare Floor Lamp by Josef Frank for J.T.Kalmar Around 1950s
By Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Rare Floor lamp by josef Frank for J.T.Kalmar around 1950s Brass polished and stove enamelled The
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Floor Lamp, 1950s
By Bohlmarks
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large fiberglass shade, brass stem with black nylon cord grip and cast iron tripod base.  
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Floor Lamp, 1950s
Rare Floor Lamp, 1950s
H 63 in Dm 8.86 in
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Rare Floor Lamp Model 1025
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce rare floor lamp model 1025 with adjustable tubular polished brass stem
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Jean Perzel French Art Deco Very Rare Floor Lamp, circa 1932
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jean Perzel, rare floor lamp, model 32, in nickel-plated bronze and salmon-pink crystal. Very rare
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Rare Floor Lamp Chrome Cast Iron Toni Zuccheri, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare floor lamp by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt, Italy, circa 1970 Floor light comprised from chrome
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Chrome

Rare Floor Lamp in Black Lacquered Metal, Brass and White Plastic, 1950’s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Floor Lamp in Black Lacquered Metal, Brass and White Plastic, 1950’s Additional Information
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Floor Lamp Luminator, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare Bauhaus floor lamp by Luminator. Beautiful simple design Chrome with age patina - polished
Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rare Floor Lamp Luminator, 1920s
Rare Floor Lamp Luminator, 1920s
H 68.51 in Dm 11.82 in
DESIGN LINE RARE FLOOR LAMP
By Design Line
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Design Line of California which means the lamp was most likely designed by Bill Curry . Rare tall
Category

Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps

Rare Floor Lamp Snow by Vico Magistretti for O-Luce, Italy, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, O-Luce
Located in Munich, DE
, 1973 for O-Luce, Italy. This elegant and extremely rare floor lamp is executed in steel stem, marble
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Steel

Rare Floor Lamp by Lidokov, 1960s
By Lidokov
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare type of floor lamp designed by Josef Hurka for Lidokov. Flexible shade and adjustable height
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Gaetano Sciolari Rare Floor Lamp 'SIGNED'
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in East Hampton, NY
This extremely rare and heavy polished stainless steel floor-lamp features four Lucite diffusers
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midcentury Rare Floor Lamp Rocket, Germany, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood, Paper

Ultra Rare Floor Lamp, Estiluz Spain, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Let yourself be captivated by this magnificent floor lamp that perfectly combines the retro
Category

Mid-20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Ultra Rare Floor Lamp, Estiluz Spain, 1970s
Ultra Rare Floor Lamp, Estiluz Spain, 1970s
H 84.65 in W 74.81 in D 13.78 in
1960s Very Rare Floor Lamp by Zukov
By Zukov
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant chrome floor lamp. Diameter of the shade 50cm. Made by Zukov in Czechoslovakia in 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rare floor lamp with hammered brass leaves by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Sittard, LI
Arredoluce, Monza Italy ca. 1950. This extremely rare floor lamp features 6 leaves in hammered brass with
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Floor Lamp by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful, rare floor lamp by Josef Frank, made from black lacquered metal and brass. Distinctly
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Floor Lamp by iTre Murano, Italy, 1970s
By ITRE
Located in Milan, IT
Metal floor lamp by iTre Murano. Gold floor plate supporting two metal tubes with a bright glass
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Floor Lamp by iTre Murano, Italy, 1970s
Rare Floor Lamp by iTre Murano, Italy, 1970s
H 78.75 in W 13.78 in D 7.88 in
Midcentury Rare Floor Lamp by Pokrok Žilina, 1960s
By Pokrok Žílina
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia,rare model Made of metal, chrome The lower part shows signs of age
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vittoriano Vigano for Arteluce Rare Floor Lamp Model 1047
By Arteluce, Vittoriano Vigano
Located in New York, NY
floor lamp model 1047 with black lacquered aluminum adjustable shade on brass stem and tripod base, with
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Rare Floor Lamp by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, 1940s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1940s. Fluted mahogany shaft with brass foot
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Floor Lamp by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, 1950s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s. New wiring and reupholstered shade. Fully
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Floor Lamp by Franco Albini and Franca Helg
By Franca Helg, Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Unusual from of chrome-plated steel with handblown white glass shade, and trumpet form upshade. Part of a large and varying series of lighting produced by Sirrah, Italy.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

Rare Floor Lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni for O-Luce
By Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Munich, DE
The main switch lights one shade. Two shades can be switched extra.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Floor Lamp Bumling by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Vienna, AT
Bumling floor lamp designed 1968 by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan. Aluminum base with a middle
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Rare floor lamp by Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte, ca. 1940
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Berlin, DE
Floor lamp model "Saturn" Brass base / glass: construction brass, aluminium, satined glass
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Floor Lamp Bumling by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Vienna, AT
Vintage Bumling floor lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan steel lacquered plastic grid. Nice
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Set of Very Rare Floor Lamps by Josef Hůrka, 1960
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960s - maximum 100 pieces were made - published in Napako catalogue - marked by maker - very good original condition
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Peter Ghyczy Large Rare Floor Lamp Purple 20th Century Modern Netherlands
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Immerse your space in a captivating aura with this grand floor lamp, a masterpiece envisioned and
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Chrome

Midcentury Rare Floor Lamp in Style of Jo Hammerborg, Denmark, 1970s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type - adjustable - new electricity
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rare floor lamp '539' by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Hans Bergström floor lamp model '539'. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Åhus during the 1940-50s. Made
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Very Rare Floor Lamp by Orrefors in Teak, Copper and Opaline Glass
By Orrefors
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning floor lamp from Orrefors with original opaline glass shade. This lamp is extremely rare
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper

Rare Floor Lamp by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan from the 1950s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Vienna, AT
per lamp.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rare Floor Lamp by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan from the 1950s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Vienna, AT
per lamp.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rare Floor Lamp by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan from the 1950s
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Vienna, AT
No. 47. Frame and a shade in lacquered black metal, the round shade in taut galloon. 2 light sources each fitted with a bakelite E27 socket with a switch. Designed in the 1950s in Sw...
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rare Floor Lamp by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan from the 1950s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Vienna, AT
Frame in black painted metal. White artificial leather shade, two light points, a flexible arm. Height 152 cm. fitted with each E27 bakelite socket. Made in Sweden in the 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Extremely Rare Floor Lamp Medusa in Green by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, 1970s
By Luigi Massoni, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you can find the iconic Space Age floor lamp designed by Luigi Massoni for Harvey
Category

Vintage 1970s Slovenian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Floor Lamp or Reading Light by Barbieri e Marianelli for Tronconi 1970s
By Barbieri e Marianelli, Tronconi
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and articulated Mid-Century Modern floor lamp or reading light with adjustable height
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Brazilian Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare floor lamp / table lamp produced in Brazil during the 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Brazilian Floor Lamp, 1960s
Rare Brazilian Floor Lamp, 1960s
H 35.83 in Dm 17.72 in
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Floor Lamp Model 1692 in Brass and Glass
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte rare and elegant floor lamp model 1692 composed of brass stem tapering
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Floor Lamp by Jacques Biny in Brass and Black Hood Edition Luminalite, 1953
By Jacques Biny
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare French floor lamp by Jacques Biny in brass and black hood Edition Luminalite 1953 The lamp
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Floor Lamp in Silver Metal and Pink Opaline by Maison Christofle, Period 19
Located in Marseille, FR
Lamp base in silver metal and pink opaline in rockery style, by Maison Christofle, 1900 period
Category

Antique 19th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Angelo Lelli Floor Lamp
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very very rare floor lamp by Angelo Lelli, Italy 1949. Beige lacquered metal base and brass, three
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Angelo Lelli Floor Lamp
Rare Angelo Lelli Floor Lamp
H 58 in W 44 in D 44 in
Rare Giuseppe Ostuni Floor Lamp, Italy, circa 1950
By Stilux
Located in London, GB
Rare floor lamp. In excellent condition. Brass, painted metal, lucite shades, marble base
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Rare Stilnovo Floor Lamp, Italy, C1950
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Very rare floor lamp version of the Stilnovo wall light. Model 2021/2 Original floor lamp. Brass
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Rare Floor Lamp", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Rare Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the rare floor lamp you’re looking for. A rare floor lamp — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a rare floor lamp, we have 770 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect rare floor lamp — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each rare floor lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one rare floor lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Stilnovo, Angelo Lelii and Arredoluce produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Rare Floor Lamp?

Prices for a rare floor lamp start at $450 and top out at $275,000 with the average selling for $4,756.

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 Rare 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A torchiere floor lamp is a lamp known for its upright, torch-like frame. The name is derived from the French word for “torch.” The light of this fixture points upward, providing indirect light.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify an old floor lamp, first try to locate a maker's marking. Manufacturers typically mark floor lamps on the base, neck or socket. Once you've found a marking, you can use trusted online resources to learn more about the maker and your specific piece. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer examine your lamp. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To choose an arc floor lamp, consider the layout of the room and the space available to ensure that the fixture you select can reach over your furniture and fit in the area. Also, think about the quality of light that you prefer. Lamps with fabric and frosted glass shades will usually provide softer illumination than ones with exposed bulbs. Find a selection of arc floor lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    On a floor lamp, a rotary switch is a part used to turn the light on and off. Specifically, it has a threaded stem with a knob at the end. To use it, you twist the knob. Find a collection of antique and vintage floor lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A good bright floor lamp depends on various factors such as other light sources in the room, the number of lumens required, and so on. When it comes to floor lamps, a good rule of thumb is that a sitting room or bedroom needs 10 to 20 lumens per square foot, while a bathroom or kitchen requires 70 to 80 lumens per square foot. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 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 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 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.

Read More

Ettore Sottsass Captures a Shooting Star in This Rare 1970s Floor Lamp

Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.

You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp

Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.

Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?

Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.

With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production

Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.

Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales

The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.

Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room

This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.

NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection

In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.

This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques

The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.