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Serpentine Floor Lamp

Hollywood Regency Italian Gold Gilt Iron Floor Lamp
By Hans Kögl
Located in Southampton, NJ
Magnificent Hollywood Regency Italian Gold Gilt Iron Floor Lamp with striking serpentine form
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron, Gold Leaf

Venetian, Murano Style Antique Floor Lamp with Alabaster Brass Base
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a a vintage Venetian hand-blown glass, chandelier with a four-light floor lamp circa 1920
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Early 20th Century Italian Other Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Alabaster, Bronze

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Extendable Height Floor Lamp in Brass, Red Lacquer
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
Angelo Lelii (1911-1979) An elegant, adjustable floor lamp by Angelo Lelii (sometimes spelled
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Patinated and Silvered Bronze Torchères Floor Lamps
Located in London, GB
silvered bronze, and rouge brecciated marble; rising from serpentine marble bases, trimmed with silvered
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Floor Lamp with Ivory Linen Shade atop Black-painted Maple and Boxwood Trim Base
By EJR Barnes
Located in New York, NY
Floor standing lamp with tall, tapered square-edge shade in crisp ivory linen atop a black maple
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21st Century and Contemporary British Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Postmodern Black & Khaki Sort of Animal Print Serpentine Cloud-Like Chaise Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
going to be GORGEOUS in your living room or in a sitting room next to a great a floor lamp. It would
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Genaro Alvarez Mosaic Glass Tile Cocktail Table Mexico, circa 1955
By Genaro Alvarez
Located in Camden, ME
"Black Hole" with a galaxy of yellow and black swirling along its serpentine "lariat" of a double ended
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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Petite Centric Wall Sconce in Black Enamel Mesh and Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
The Petite Centric wall sconce or flushmount is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade. A more compact version of our wildly popular Centric fixture, t...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Molto Wall Sconce in Oil-Rubbed Bronze & Enameled Mesh by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
The MOLTO wall sconce is a fresh, new take on Italian modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade. The fixture’s silhouette effortlessly makes a statement and the interior spun me...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

Jenny Glass Large Wall Sconce in Enamel, Glass & Brass, Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Jenny Glass, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. You asked for it! A new iteration of our best-selling Jenny sconce featuring a blown glass g...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Swing Arm Wall Light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, 1950
By Rene Mathieu, Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful double cone swing arm wall light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, France 1950, original yellow colored enameled metal shade with decorative star perforations on an articulate bra...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

'Triennale' Floor Lamp Mod. 12128 by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, Italy, C.1955
By Raymor, Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in London, GB
The iconic articulated 'Triennale' Floor Lamp was first designed by the great Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce in Monza, Italy. The model '12128' got its name from the Italian exhibition ...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Russian Fabergé Style Silver Gilt and Enamel Photo Frame
By Karl Fabergé
Located in London, GB
The central circular photograph surrounded by a band of diamonds, set on a circular blue guilloché enamel panel surmounted by a crown and with floral decoration within a silver gilt ...
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Picture Frames

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Enamel

Set of 9 American Sterling Silver Christmas Snowflake Ornaments
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting a captivating collection of nine meticulously crafted American silver snowflake ornaments, each one representing a distinct year's edition. Among them, three have been exp...
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20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of 19th C. French Green Opaline Crystal Cachepots Engraved Gilt Decoration
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style French Green Opaline crystal cachepots/wine coolers with hand-engraved Neoclassical decoration and 24K Gilt Decorations. Each is beau...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Crystal

Set of 12 Baccarat Paris Pattern Cobalt Blue Tumblers
By Baccarat
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1930s, Paris pattern, by Baccarat, France. These fabulous Baccarat Tumblers are perfect for water or tall cocktails. The pattern is Paris and the look is modernism redolent of ...
Category

Vintage 1930s French Crystal Serveware

Materials

Cut Glass

Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce Rare Pair of Sconces
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in New York, NY
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce rare pair of articulating sconces with pivoting lacquer aluminum shades on triple joint structure in brass adjustable to various positions. These sconces ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Chinese Suzhou Embroidery Table Screen
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Suzhou Embroidery Table Screen, revolving panel depicting cat and praying mantis scene. Dealer: S138XX
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Thread, Wood, Glass

Chinese Suzhou Embroidery Table Screen
Chinese Suzhou Embroidery Table Screen
H 13 in W 8.75 in D 3.25 in
Stilnovo, Adjustable Floor Lamp Brass and Marble, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brussels, BE
Stilnovo, adjustable floor lamp brass and marble, Italy, 1950s. The feet is in white marble, the arm is in brass and the shade is in light green lacquered metal.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Desk Clock by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant desk clock by Cartier features a soft blue guilloché enamel and gold frame. With Roman numerals marking the hours, the dial's radiant guilloché pattern is well-complem...
Category

20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Gold

Desk Clock by Cartier
Desk Clock by Cartier
H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 1 in

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Vintage Jack Haywood Sculpted "Serpentine" Floor Lamp by Modeline of CA
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Jack Haywood Sculpted "Serpentine" Floor Lamp by Modeline of CA.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury “Serpentine” Floor Lamp by Modeline
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Modeline of California Manufacturer: Modeline of California Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1970’s Dimensions: 58″H x 9.5″W Materials:...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Jack Haywood Sculpted "Serpentine" Floor Lamp by Modeline
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Jack Haywood Manufacturer: Modeline.  
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

"Serpentine" Italian Floor Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
SWIVEL ARM ALLOWING FOR A VARIETY OF LIGHTING OPTIONS.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Glass

French Mid-Century Serpentine Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Aspen, CO
Mid-Century French brass floor lamp featuring serpentine curve with two light sources. Floor lamp
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Adjustable Arc Floor Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage floor lamp in the Bauhaus style with chromed steel base and telescoping pole with aluminum
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Vintage 1950s American Bauhaus Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum, Steel

Tiffany Studios Geometric Floor Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A geometric curtain border glass and bronze floor lamp by Tiffany Studios New York, 1899-1920
Category

Early 20th Century Floor Lamps

Italian 1960s Floor Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marble base brass floor light to light up your life.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Serpentine, Metal

Italian 1960s Floor Light
Italian 1960s Floor Light
H 70 in W 15 in D 42 in
Italian Brass Floor Lamp with Murano Glass Shade
Located in Aspen, CO
Rare serpentine Italian brass floor lamp with original Murano glass shade.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Floor Lamp on Scroll Tripod Base
Located in New York, NY
A vintage floor lamp in the Hollywood Regency manner, single socket brass diffuser and wood painted
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal

Mid-Century Modern Articulating Floor Lamp in Chrome & Black Enamel
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modern chrome and black enamel floor lamp was realized in the United
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Geometric Curtain Border Glass and Bronze Floor Lamp by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A geometric curtain border glass and bronze floor lamp by Tiffany Studios New York, 1899-1920 A
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Early 20th Century Floor Lamps

Antique Huntley Sheraton Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers Tallboy Dresser
By B. F. Huntley Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
along the sides. The chest is supported by square tapered legs between a serpentine lower apron and
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Vintage 1930s American Sheraton Dressers

Materials

Brass

Jack Haywood "Serpentine" Floor Lamp by Modeline
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Mid-Century Modern floor lamp designed by architect and designer Jack Haywood for Modeline of
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Jack Haywood "Serpentine" Floor Lamp by Modeline
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Mid-Century Modern floor lamp designed by architect and designer Jack Haywood for Modeline of
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Jack Haywood for Modeline Serpentine Floor Lamp
By J & G Haywood, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Jack Haywood in the 1970s, this lamp was produced by Modeline, one of the most well
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Audoux Minet Floor Lamp
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in New York, NY
Minimal Audoux Minet rope floor lamp with serpentine base. Rewired. Shade not included.
Category

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

Materials

Rope

Audoux Minet Floor Lamp
Audoux Minet Floor Lamp
H 65 in Dm 14 in
Painted Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
German, circa 1950 Unusual floor lamp with painted ceramic sections. Signed FISBACH G. Dark blue
Category

Vintage 1950s German Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Painted Floor Lamp
Painted Floor Lamp
H 63.78 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Curtis Jere Floor Lamp
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Floor lamp of chromed metal with serpentine curve mimicing fabric. Unsigned, but I've had this lamp
Category

Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Large Fontana Arte Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Large Fontana Arte tole floor lamp, glass base with metal serpentine support with green ball detail.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair Unusual Carved Wood Floor Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Serpentine carved and painted
Category

20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

"Serpente" Floor Lamp by Elio Martinelli
Located in Cathedral City, CA
MARTINELLI LUCE...ITALY. SLEEK,SEXY+SERPENTINE,BEAUTIFUL ACCENT LIGHTING.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Foliate Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The serpentine standard above the circular rocky base. Labeled 6555 Made in Italy.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Felix Agostini, Italian (1912 – 1974) Gilt bronze standard lamp
Located in London, GB
A gilt bronze standard lamp standing on a green serpentine marble plinth.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Serpentine Heart Song Lamp in Terrazzo and Ceramic by Carly Jo Morgan
By Carly Jo Morgan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The serpentine heart song lamp by Carly Jo Morgan is part of the artist's solo collection
Category

2010s Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Terrazzo, Ceramic

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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 Serpentine 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
    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.

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