Saucer Floor Lamp
Giuseppe Ostuni Oluce Saucer Floor Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Giuseppe Ostuni Oluce Saucer Floor Lamp, glass lampshade and brass stem, mid 20th century
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Oluce Adjustable Saucer Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stilnovo Steel, Persplex ,brass and marble floor lamp.
Adjustable shade.
Clean original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Adjustable Swing Arm Saucer Floor Lamp Designed by Thurston for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Classic Gerald Thurston design for Lightolier adjustable floor lamp, having a flex arm, saucer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Modeline Tripod Floor Lamp with Fiberglass Saucer Shades, Brass, and Wood, 1950s
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional and uncommon 1950s Modeline mid-century modern atomic-style tripod floor lamp with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Chrome Saucer Shape Shade Top Frosted Glass Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century saucer shape shade design floor lamp.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Saucer Shade Floor Lamp in the Manner of Giussepi Ostuni
By Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Long Island City, NY
Saucer shade floor lamp in the manner of Giussepi Ostuni on a marble base, featuring plastic and
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Streamline Chrome Steel Floor Lamp w/ Buttress Braced Saucer Shape
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Mid-Century Modern (MCM) floor lamp embodies the sleek and futuristic design sensibilities of
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Rare! Iconic SONNEMAN Articulating Saucer Pharmacy Swing Arm Floor Lamp! Orange
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Peoria, AZ
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Approximately 45" Tall by 20" wide
Offered is a fabulous Sonneman Pharmacy Floor Lamp! Sonneman knocked it out
Category
Early 2000s Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
H 45 in W 20 in D 20 in
Mid Century Adjustable Saucer Shade Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Iconic mid century floor lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, circa 1950's. The lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 46 in W 22 in D 12 in
Stiffel Saucer Shade Enameled Metal and Brass Three-Light Floor Lamp, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Stiffel
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very striking and uncommon 1950s Stiffel mid-century modern atomic-style floor lamp with large
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Vintage Italian Space Age Floor Lamp in Chromed Metal with "Flying Saucer" Shade
Located in Milano, IT
This is a vintage floor lamp in stainless steel, chrome and painted metal. The flying saucer-like
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
H 74.81 in W 13.78 in D 23.63 in
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Vintage Italian Space Age Floor Lamp in Chromed Metal with "Flying Saucer" Shade
Located in Milan, IT
This is a vintage floor lamp in stainless steel, chrome and painted metal. The flying saucer-like
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
H 74.81 in W 13.78 in D 23.63 in
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Floor Lamp
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Chicago, IL
Gerald Thurston articulating saucer brass and enamel floor lamp for Lightolier. Gorgeous brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Metal
Italian Saucer Floor Lamp
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian Saucer Floor Lamp. Enameled Shade on Swivel Brass Arm,Painted Metal Pole on Marble Base
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950s Marbro Flying Saucer Floor Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rarely seen floor lamp by Marbro featuring a swivelling glass dish saucer shade. The shade can be
Category
Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps
Mid-Century Flying Saucer Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This 1950s lamp features a flying saucer style shade in a buff lacquer finish. A thin, elegant aged
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Space Age Saucer Floor Lamp by Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup
Located in San Diego, CA
A modernist floor lamp by one of Denmark’s most highly regarded lighting manufacturers, Fog & Mørup
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Dazor 1950s Flying Saucer Floor Lamp in Brass & Buff Lacquer
By Dazor
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare floor lamp in this design- flying saucer style shade with mesh, brass banded accent on top
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Articulating "Saucer" Floorlamp, 1950s
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Saucer“ floor lamp because of its shade’s shape. This particular lamp is constructed out of brass with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Articulating "Saucer" Floorlamp, 1950
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Buffalo, NY
“Saucer“ floor lamp because of its shade’s shape. Adjustable height from 46" -51" (higher if lamp is
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Casablanca Black and Green Glass Collar Saucer Dimming Torchiere Floor Lamp
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Chattanooga, TN
six feet tall. Light beams from the top of the torchiere style floor lamp. Control the illumination
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 71.25 in W 18 in D 18 in
Rare! Iconic SONNEMAN Articulating Saucer Pharmacy Swing Arm Floor Lamp! Orange
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Peoria, AZ
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Approximately 54" Tall by 20" wide
Offered is a fabulous Sonneman Pharmacy Floor Lamp! Sonneman knocked it out
Category
Early 2000s Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
H 54 in W 20 in D 20 in
Spainish Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
Spanish bronze floor lamp with saucer base and on/off switch on body of lamp.
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Pr. Adjustable Floor Lamps with Saucer Shades Thurston for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Pair of adjustable floor, reading, lamps designed by Gerald Thurston, for Lightolier. Iconic saucer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Adjustable Floor Lamp with Saucer Shade by Thurston for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable floor lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. The lamp is adjustable in height
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid Century Modern Saucer Tension Pole by Laurel Lamp!
By Gio Ponti
Located in Peoria, AZ
This MAGNIFICENT Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp is the legendary Laurel Saucer design!
The saucer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Flying Saucer Italian Space Age Standing Lamp, circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Looking to add a little pop of Googie style to your interior? This streamlined standing lamp will
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Dazor Swing Arm 1950's Mid Century Flying Saucer Floor, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of Gerald Thurston designed, Mid-century Modern saucer-style floor lamps comprised of brass
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
MidCentury Saucer Articulating Brass & Black Enamel Floorlamp by Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully fabricated Mid-Century Modernist Saucer Articulating Floor Lamp in Brass and Black
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Enamel
H 48 in W 13 in D 24 in
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Saucer Floor Lamp, circa 1965
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Saucer floor lamp, circa 1965. Original wiring and diffuser (most
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Adjustable Saucer Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Adjustable Modern floor lamp with saucer shaped shade. If you have any questions about this item or
Category
Vintage 1960s Floor Lamps
Mid Century Flying Saucer Floor Lamp
Located in Valley Stream, NY
Vintage fiberglass and antique brass "flying saucer", 75 watts.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Fiberglass
Deco Saucer Lamp
Located in New York, NY
American 1940's industrial standing lamp with nightlight switches. Pair available.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Floor Lamps
1920's Industrial Floor Lamp with Saucer Shade
Located in New York, NY
Industrial metal standing floor lamp
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Gio Ponti Three-Light Multicolored Floor Lamp for Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company, Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful three-light saucer shape brass and enamel floor lamp by Gio Ponti with multicolored
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Floor Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Chicago, IL
Gerald Thurston articulating saucer brass and enamel floor lamp for Lightolier. Gorgeous brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Metal
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the saucer floor lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A saucer floor lamp — often made from metal, brass and plastic — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the saucer floor lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A saucer floor lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made saucer floor lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gerald Thurston, Lightolier and Dazor are consistently popular.
How Much is a Saucer Floor Lamp?
Prices for a saucer floor lamp start at $600 and top out at $3,200 with the average selling for $1,200.
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 Saucer Floor Lamp
- What are floor lamps?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024A 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. - How tall should floor lamps be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024A 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 a torchiere floor lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- What is the best floor lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Floor 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, 2024To 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, 2023To 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, 2022On 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, 2021A 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023How 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, 2022There 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, 2023The 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, 2021The 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, 2021Floor 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, 2024To 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.
- Are LED floor lamps worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Many 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2022The 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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