What are floor lamps?

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.

How tall should floor lamps be?

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.

What is a torchiere floor lamp?

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.

What is the best floor lamp?

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.

How can I tell if a floor lamp is vintage?

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.

How tall should an arc floor lamp be?

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.

What are the parts of a floor lamp called?

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.

What is the best reading floor lamp?

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.

What is the best floor lamp for reading?

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.

Are LED floor lamps worth it?

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.

How do you identify an antique floor lamp?

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.

How do you identify an old floor lamp?

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.

How do I choose an arc floor lamp?

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.

What is a rotary switch on a floor lamp?

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.

What is a good bright floor lamp?

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.

Is the Flos Arco floor lamp adjustable?

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.

What type of floor lamp gives the most light?

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.

How do I assemble a Noguchi paper lantern floor lamp?

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.

Sputnik Floor Lamp

Rare Sputnik

Cosack Sputnik

Gaetano Sciolari Sputnik

Sputnik Space Age

Snowball Lamp

Snowball Sputnik

Sputnik Kamenicky Senov

White Sputnik

1960's Brass Sputnik Floor Lamp

$2,990

H 71 in Dm 24 in

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 bouquet of ten arms in two lengths emanating from a 4" spherical cluster hub atop a 44"...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sputnik Floor Lamps

$4,600

H 69 in Dm 15 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sputnik Floor Lamps

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Pair of Mid-Century Modern chrome Sputnik floor lamps. Having adjustable arms with both ends having multi colored glass shades.

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Gaetano Sciolari Sputnik Floor Lamp, 1970's

$1,138Sale Price|61% Off

H 60.24 in Dm 13.78 in

Gaetano Sciolari Sputnik Floor Lamp, 1970's

By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting

Located in Lisboa, PT

This floor lamp was designed by Gaetano Sciolari and produced by Sciolari Illuminazione Arlum Srl in the 1970s. It features six lights at different heights and positions. The lamp is...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Beautiful "Sputnik" Floor Lamp by Juanluca Fontana

$8,850

H 74.81 in Dm 17.72 in

Beautiful "Sputnik" Floor Lamp by Juanluca Fontana

By Juanluca Fontana

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

From an edition of four pieces in this color A second one is available to make a pair.

Category

2010s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Post Modern Space Age Chrome “Sputnik” Floor Lamp

$1,450

H 64.5 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in

Vintage Post Modern Space Age Chrome “Sputnik” Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Newly Rewired, Shows Patina Throughout Materials: Polished Chrome, Black Metal Base This striking 1970s floor lamp captures the exuberant spirit of Post-Modern and Space...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Large Sputnik Floor Lamp Designed by Doria, Germany, 1970s

$3,363

H 53.15 in Dm 15.75 in

Large Sputnik Floor Lamp Designed by Doria, Germany, 1970s

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Aachen, NRW

Space Age Floor Lamp by Doria, Germany, 1970s Beautiful vintage floor lamp made by Doria in the 1970s. It features a large clear glass dome with small bubbles inside and four brass ...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

A Modernist Space Age Steel and Brass Sputnik Floor Lamp

$5,607

H 59.45 in Dm 18.51 in

A Modernist Space Age Steel and Brass Sputnik Floor Lamp

By Tarquin Bilgen Antiques

Located in London, GB

England, made to order. A tripod floor lamp of sputnik design, in contrasting polished steel and brass.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

1970s Italian Large Chrome “Sputnik” Floor Lamp by Gaetano Scolari

$3,008

H 68.9 in Dm 19.69 in

1970s Italian Large Chrome “Sputnik” Floor Lamp by Gaetano Scolari

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in London, GB

Large “Sputnik” chrome floor designed by Gaetano Sciolari and produced by Sciolari Illuminazione Arlum Srl in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Five Globe Light Sputnik Floor Lamp in Brass and Black

$2,200

H 61 in Dm 17 in

Five Globe Light Sputnik Floor Lamp in Brass and Black

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Five glass ball globes each mounted on a brass pole, on a black metal base. Clean, original working condition, probably American made in the Italian style. Each ball globe is 6 diame...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Space Age Brass Sputnik Floor Lamp by Kamenicky Senov / Preciosa, 1970s

$1,037Sale Price|20% Off

H 68.9 in Dm 18.9 in

Space Age Brass Sputnik Floor Lamp by Kamenicky Senov / Preciosa, 1970s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

- Czechoslovakia, 1970s - opaline glass - perfect original condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Emil Stejnar Dandelion Floor Lamp, Sputnik Snowball Floor Lamp for Nikoll

$6,419Sale Price|20% Off

H 66.93 in Dm 16.93 in

Emil Stejnar Dandelion Floor Lamp, Sputnik Snowball Floor Lamp for Nikoll

By Emil Stejnar

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This spectacular Sputnik floor lamp looks like a flowers explosion.It features a multitude of brass rods ending with bulbs or clear crystal flowers.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Rare and Elegant Mid-Century Modern Sputnik 3-Flamed Floor Lamp, 1950s, Germany

$3,835

H 62.21 in Dm 11.82 in

Rare and Elegant Mid-Century Modern Sputnik 3-Flamed Floor Lamp, 1950s, Germany

Located in Munich, DE

Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern Sputnik floor lamp. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Midcentury Floor Lamp Sputnik, Kamenicky Senov, 1970s

$603Sale Price|26% Off

H 33.08 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Midcentury Floor Lamp Sputnik, Kamenicky Senov, 1970s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

- Very rare type - Nice style of lighting - 6-flames - Can also be used as a ceiling lamp.

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Floor Lamp Sputnik, Germany, 1970s

$2,240

H 61.82 in Dm 17.33 in

Mid Century Floor Lamp Sputnik, Germany, 1970s

By Cosack Leuchten, Kaiser Leuchten, Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

- Very rare type - Representative - Nice style of lighting - Very good original condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Vintage Atomic Sputnik Torchere Floor Lamp / Arredoluce

$3,500

H 62.75 in Dm 19.75 in

A Vintage Atomic Sputnik Torchere Floor Lamp / Arredoluce

By Stilnovo, Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Chicago, IL

A Vintage Atomic Sputnik Torchere Floor Lamp in the manner of Arredoluce.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Sputnik Style Art Glass Floor Lamp, 1970s

$1,060

H 56.7 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in

Midcentury Sputnik Style Art Glass Floor Lamp, 1970s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

- Czechoslovakia, 1970s - Good original condition - Marked by manufacturer.

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Rare Mid Century Floor Lamp Atomic, Sputnik, Cosack, 1970s

$2,358

H 59.06 in Dm 18.9 in

Rare Mid Century Floor Lamp Atomic, Sputnik, Cosack, 1970s

By Cosack Leuchten

Located in Praha, CZ

- very nice style of lighting - rare type - representative.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rare Mid Century white Floor Lamp Sputnik - Atom, around 1980s

$1,296

H 64.57 in Dm 17.33 in

Rare Mid Century white Floor Lamp Sputnik - Atom, around 1980s

Located in Praha, CZ

- late 1980s - adjustable light intensity - very good original condition jr

Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Sizzling Hot Vintage Mod Chrome Sputnik Style Floor Lamp with 12 Bulbs

$2,450

H 54 in Dm 12 in

Sizzling Hot Vintage Mod Chrome Sputnik Style Floor Lamp with 12 Bulbs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Super cool mod floor lamp in the Sputnik style having chrome orb covered with 12 bulbs.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Big Sputnik Space Age Floor Lamp by E.R.Nele for Temde

$2,478

H 62.21 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in

Big Sputnik Space Age Floor Lamp by E.R.Nele for Temde

By E. R. Nele, Max Bill, Temde Leuchten

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

Space Age tulip base floor lamp with 9 glass balls. Fully functional good condition with age related patina. 1960's - Made in Swiss Dimensions: 158 cm height 54 cm width 54...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mod Space Age Chrome and Glass Sputnik Combo Floor Lamp Table c 1970's

$700

H 54 in Dm 19 in

Mod Space Age Chrome and Glass Sputnik Combo Floor Lamp Table c 1970's

By George Kovacs, Sonneman Lighting

Located in New York, NY

Totally cool Modernist, Space Age, Mid Century combination floor lamp, table. The lamp features a tubular chrome vertical pole which supports a disk form glass shelf table top surfac...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Space Age Vintage Nude Black Metal Plastic Floor Lamp, 1960s

$5,310

H 51.97 in Dm 15.75 in

Space Age Vintage Nude Black Metal Plastic Floor Lamp, 1960s

Located in Vienna, AT

Space age vintage floor lamp sputnik like in nude and black colors from metal and plastic, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Recent Sales

Pair of Stainless Steel and Glass Sputnik Floor Lamps

Unavailable

H 80 in Dm 36 in

Pair of Stainless Steel and Glass Sputnik Floor Lamps

By Craig Van Den Brulle

Located in New York, NY

A pair of stainless steel and glass sputnik floor lamps by Craig Van Den Brulle. American, Circa 21st Century Made to order.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unique Pair of Sputnik Floor Lamps in Murano Glass.

Unavailable

H 82.7 in Dm 32 in

Unique Pair of Sputnik Floor Lamps in Murano Glass.

Located in North Miami Beach, FL

Incredible Pair of Sputnik floor lamps made of 40 pieces of Murano Glass each.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare 1950s Brass Sputnik Floor Lamp - Stilnovo Style

Unavailable

H 74.81 in Dm 35.44 in

Rare 1950s Brass Sputnik Floor Lamp - Stilnovo Style

By Stilnovo

Located in Antwerpen, BE

An extremely rare “Sputnik” floor lamp adjustable in height, attributed to Stilnovo and manufactured in Italy around 1950.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Sputnik Floor Lamp

Unavailable

H 63.5 in Dm 12.5 in

Midcentury Sputnik Floor Lamp

Located in Pasadena, CA

Contemporary style encompasses a range of concepts developed in the latter half of the 20th century. Pieces feature soft, rounded lines as opposed to the stark edges seen in modern d...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

TSAO Designs Chromed Steel Ten Large Clear Globe Glass Globe Sputnik Floor Lamp

Unavailable

H 52.5 in W 18 in D 18 in

TSAO Designs Chromed Steel Ten Large Clear Globe Glass Globe Sputnik Floor Lamp

By TSAO Designs

Located in Houston, TX

Offered is a signed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik floor lamp of chrome-plated steel with ten sockets that fit decorative 5" dimmable clear large glass globes (light bulbs.)

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Sputnik Floor Lamp, late 1950s, Made by Temde Swiss/German Manufacturer

Unavailable

H 59.06 in Dm 9.85 in

Sputnik Floor Lamp, late 1950s, Made by Temde Swiss/German Manufacturer

By Temde Leuchten

Located in Haderslev, DK

Beautiful and rare chrome floor lamp made in the late 1950s by Temde (Swiss / german) manufactor. The light consists of 19 E14/E12 bulb sockets placed around the the ball shaped li...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Space Age Floor Lamps

Floor Lamp "Sputnik", Jean Roger

Unavailable

H 44.89 in Dm 12.21 in

Floor Lamp "Sputnik", Jean Roger

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Floor lamp "Sputnik", (colors available: White, black, "chocolate" black).

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Sputnik Black and Chrome Pedestals Stand Table Lamp

Unavailable

H 51.19 in Dm 14.57 in

1960s Sputnik Black and Chrome Pedestals Stand Table Lamp

Located in Brussels, Ixelles

Sellette (stand) with sputnik shaped light in the centre and the light shades are made in round opalescent glass. The base of the stand is in a column shape with a black painted met...

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Atomic Chrome Nine-Light Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman

Unavailable

H 55.5 in Dm 19 in

Atomic Chrome Nine-Light Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Houston, TX

Unusual atomic sputnik chrome floor lamp by Robert Sonneman with 9 lights.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

1950s Mole Richardson Sputnik Film Light

Unavailable

H 25.99 in W 22.45 in D 15.75 in

1950s Mole Richardson Sputnik Film Light

By Fallen Furniture

Located in Bath, GB

1950s Mole Richardson Sputnik Film Light in light blue. Fully restored and rewired. Extremely rare collectors piece.

Category

Vintage 1950s British Industrial Floor Lamps

Rare Richardson Sputnik Film Light, 1950s

Unavailable

H 27.96 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in

Rare Richardson Sputnik Film Light, 1950s

By Fallen Furniture

Located in Bath, GB

A rare, 1950s Richardson Sputnik film light. Red. Completely rewired and polished, a beautiful piece of lighting rarely found in such great condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s British Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Sputnik Floor Lamp in Brass by Cosack Leuchten, Germany

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H 64.97 in Dm 15.75 in

Sputnik Floor Lamp in Brass by Cosack Leuchten, Germany

By Cosack Leuchten

Located in Berlin, BE

Sputnik floor lamp in brass by Cosack Leuchten, Germany.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chrome Vintage Sputnik Floor Lamp by Sölken Leuchten, 1970s

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H 64.97 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Chrome Vintage Sputnik Floor Lamp by Sölken Leuchten, 1970s

By Sölken Leuchten

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

Chrome sputnik floor lamp by Sölken Leuchten. The floor lamp has a chrome frame and a black base.

Category

20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Quirky Mid Century French 3 Dimensional Sputnik Floor Lamp. Medusa, a Classic

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H 71 in Dm 11 in

Quirky Mid Century French 3 Dimensional Sputnik Floor Lamp. Medusa, a Classic

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Quirky Mid Century French 3 Dimensional Sputnik Floor Lamp. Medusa, a Classic from the 1950s/60s the lamp has a grey metal frame on a round base with central column with 4 bendy br...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Sputnik Floor Lamp by Doria Leuchten, Germany, 1970s

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H 47.25 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Sputnik Floor Lamp by Doria Leuchten, Germany, 1970s

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Oirlo, LI

Sputnik floor lamp by Doria Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage chrome sputnik floor lamp, 1970s

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H 60.63 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in

Vintage chrome sputnik floor lamp, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Seventies chrome sputnik design floor lamp. This spectacular floor lamp has 8 light bulbs combined with the chromed metal and plastic spheres to create a very cool light effect. 19...

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Hollywood Regency Revival Sputnik Floor Lamp

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H 66 in W 30 in D 27 in

Hollywood Regency Revival Sputnik Floor Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

Hollywood Regency Revival Sputnik style table lamp with crystal bowl shade raised on three chrome metal tapered legs. Dealer: S138XX

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1960s Italian Sputnik Floor Lamp in Brass

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H 66.93 in Dm 19.69 in

1960s Italian Sputnik Floor Lamp in Brass

Located in Berlin, BE

Very rich 1960s sputnik lamp with 21 E14 bulbs. The condition of the lamp is very good.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Iconic Sputnik Spider Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960s

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H 57.09 in Dm 14.57 in

Iconic Sputnik Spider Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960s

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Antwerp, BE

Italian chrome-plated Sputnik spider floor lamp.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Austrian Sputnik Glass & Brass Floor Lamp

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H 67 in Dm 20 in

Austrian Sputnik Glass & Brass Floor Lamp

Located in North Miami, FL

Wonderful Sputnik floor lamp with brass pole, brass base, and brass spokes holding the glass shades.

Category

20th Century Austrian Floor Lamps

Pair of Sputnik Brass Floor Lamps

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H 63 in Dm 14 in

Pair of Sputnik Brass Floor Lamps

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of brass floor lamps with glass tops. Rewired with double socket clusters. The glass top is 14" in diameter.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Floor Lamp Sputnik, Space Age, Italy, 1970s

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H 52.37 in Dm 16.15 in L 52.37 in

Midcentury Floor Lamp Sputnik, Space Age, Italy, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Very nice style of lighting - Two lighting options.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Sputnik Three Glass Shade Floor Lamp, Mid-Century

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H 63.78 in Dm 6.7 in

Vintage Sputnik Three Glass Shade Floor Lamp, Mid-Century

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

A very rare sputnik floorlamp with three glass shades. The precise brand of the lamps is unknown to us. The shades produce a magnificent, classic light. The lamp requires three E27 l...

Category

Vintage 1970s European Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Modern Floor Lamp "Orbite"

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H 70.87 in Dm 19.69 in

Modern Floor Lamp "Orbite"

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Floor lamp Sputnik. Made of brass and metal with a marble base Italian manufacturing.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Pair of Sputnik Torcheres

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H 88 in W 38 in

Pair of Sputnik Torcheres

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of Sputnik torcheres.

Category

20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, 1974

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H 80.71 in W 39.38 in L 80.71 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, 1974

By Goffredo Reggiani

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Reggiani uses chrome, opal glass and teak, to create Space Age designs, such Sputnik-style chandeliers or floor lamps with trumpet-shaped diffusers.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Space Age Atomic White Glass Globe Tulip Floor Lamp by E.R. Nele

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H 62 in Dm 19 in

Mid Century Space Age Atomic White Glass Globe Tulip Floor Lamp by E.R. Nele

By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele

Located in Troy, MI

Sputnik globe floor lamp designed by Eva Renée Nele for Temde Leuchten Switzerland circa 1960s From the Figuration line, this lamp features a heavy enameled steel tulip base and 9 w...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Large Table or Floor Lamp Sputnik Italy 1970s

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H 25.6 in Dm 25.6 in

Mid-Century Large Table or Floor Lamp Sputnik Italy 1970s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Rare and very unusual table or floor lamp Sputnik. Made in Italy in the 1970s.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Stejnar Snowball Sputnik Floor Lamp

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H 70.87 in Dm 17.72 in

Stejnar Snowball Sputnik Floor Lamp

By Emil Stejnar

Located in Geneva, CH

Chrome and steel snowball sputnik floor lamp by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll White marble base, tubular stainless steel stem Probably not original base but matches perfectly in t...

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sputnik Floor Lamp

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H 72 in Dm 22 in

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sputnik Floor Lamp

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-Century Modern chrome sputnik floor lamp Floor lamp has lightly smoked glass globes Lamp is newly re-wired.

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

Materials

Chrome

Natural White Quartz Sputnik, Floor Lamp

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H 64.97 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in

Natural White Quartz Sputnik, Floor Lamp

Located in Geneve, CH

Natural white quartz Sputnik, floor lamp Dimensions: Ø 55 cm H: 165CM Lighting: 09 X G9 25W Rock crystal: White quartz Possible finishes: Silver leaf, old silver leaf, gold leaf...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Floor Lamps

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Quartz

Natural White Quartz Sputnik, Floor Lamp

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H 64.97 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in

Natural White Quartz Sputnik, Floor Lamp

Located in Geneve, CH

Natural white quartz Sputnik, floor lamp Dimensions: Ø 55 cm H: 165CM Lighting: 09 X G9 25W LED Rock crystal: White quartz Possible finishes: Silver leaf, old silver leaf, gold ...

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Magnificent Midcentury French 3 Dimensional Sputnik Floor Lamp

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H 55 in Dm 10 in

Magnificent Midcentury French 3 Dimensional Sputnik Floor Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Magnificent midcentury French 3 dimensional Sputnik floor lamp. A Classic from the 1950s-1960s the lamp stands on a round black base with central column, brass trimmed with movab...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Sputnik Style Floor Lamp, 1970s

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H 46.07 in Dm 17.33 in

Sputnik Style Floor Lamp, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1970s. - Good original condition.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Emil Stejnar Blowball Sputnik Brass Floor Lamp by Nikoll, Austria

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H 57 in Dm 12 in

Emil Stejnar Blowball Sputnik Brass Floor Lamp by Nikoll, Austria

By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll

Located in Vienna, AT

A Stunning Viennese floor lamp. Very exclusive 24-Karat gold-plated model. Designed by Emil Stejnar, executed by the Viennese manufacturer Rupert Nikoll. Beautiful lamp, the lampshad...

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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Magnificent Midcentury French Five-Branch Cascading Sputnik Lamp

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H 53 in W 12 in D 12 in

Magnificent Midcentury French Five-Branch Cascading Sputnik Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Magnificent midcentury French five-branch cascading Sputnik lamp. A Classic from the 1950s-1960s The lamp is in very good used condition, it is in working condition, the clust...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Brass Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani Illuminazione, 1974

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H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in

Brass Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani Illuminazione, 1974

By Reggiani Lampadari, Goffredo Reggiani

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Reggiani uses chrome, opal glass and teak, to create Space Age designs, such Sputnik-style chandeliers or floor lamps with trumpet-shaped diffusers.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

"Sputnik" Stage Spotlight by Mole Richardson

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H 70.87 in W 31.5 in D 22.05 in

"Sputnik" Stage Spotlight by Mole Richardson

By Mole Richardson Company

Located in London, London

Model 1043 "Sputnik" stage spotlight by Mole Richardson, England, 1960s. Note: Measurements include moveable panels at their maximum extension. We have one of these rare lights avail...

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Vintage 1960s English Floor Lamps

Sputnik Floor Lamp, 1970s

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H 57 in W 16 in D 16 in

Sputnik Floor Lamp, 1970s

Located in Mazowieckie, PL

This Sputnik floor lamp from the 1970s has seven light points for E14 bulbs.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Sputnik Floor Lamp

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H 65 in Dm 17 in

Sputnik Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sputnik Floor Lamp with Polished Nickel Fittings

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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Sputnik Floor Lamp

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H 56 in Dm 28 in

Vintage Mid-Century Sputnik Floor Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is a Mid-Century Modern Sputnik floor lamp with 24 bulbs. Metal with a gold finish. 9.25" diameter base.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Sputnik Floor Lamp

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H 59 in Dm 19.5 in

Vintage Sputnik Floor Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

Fantastic chrome Sputnik floor lamp from the the 1950's-1960's era.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Italian 1960's Sputnik Floor Lamps

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H 90 in Dm 34 in

Pair of Italian 1960's Sputnik Floor Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Italian 1960's Glass and Stainless Sputnik Floor Lamps

Category

20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bombay Deco 'Sputnik' Floor Lamp

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H 100 in Dm 40 in

Bombay Deco 'Sputnik' Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

Bombay Deco Sputnik design floor lamp. The circular fluted column base in teak with fitted glass columns.

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Vintage 1940s Indian Floor Lamps

Pair of Sputnik Floor lamp Gocce for Venini circa 1985

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H 69.69 in Dm 25.6 in

Pair of Sputnik Floor lamp Gocce for Venini circa 1985

By Venini

Located in Fuveau, Provence

Chic Pair of Floor Lamp "Gocce" design by Venini circa 1985. Murano glass with inclusion of air bubbles, Chrome plated structure. Newly rewire & chrome polish by professional. ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Amazing Sputnik Snowball Floor Lamp, Germany, 1960

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H 60 in Dm 18 in

Amazing Sputnik Snowball Floor Lamp, Germany, 1960

By Staff Leuchten

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Sputnik floor lamp, model "snowball," Germany, 1960.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Sputnik Style Floor Lamp

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H 61 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in

Sputnik Style Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Very mod, sputnik style floor lamp with 12 white globes and a chrome stand.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Sputnik Floor Wall Ceiling Lamp

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H 30 in Dm 18 in

Sputnik Floor Wall Ceiling Lamp

Located in Bronx, NY

Special Mid Century Modern Sputnik Floor Wall Ceiling Lamp, easy installation in any room and with on off switch in center, we provide rentals for stylists, photo shoots and props fo...

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20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sputnik Style Chrome Floor Lamp

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H 66 in Dm 17.5 in

Sputnik Style Chrome Floor Lamp

Located in Miami, FL

Unique, ultra-modern space-age style floor lamp. Great conversation piece for decors from mid-century to minimalist. Switch allows for one light on, three lights, or all four on.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Tall Mechanical Flashing Sputnik Light on Stand

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H 129 in Dm 20 in

Tall Mechanical Flashing Sputnik Light on Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

a towering universe of blinking lights
mechanical, functioning, flickering light sculpture
diameter of base is 20", actual diameter of structure roughly 25"

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Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Floor Lamp Gold and White By E.R. Nele for Temde 1960

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H 61.82 in Dm 16.93 in

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Floor Lamp Gold and White By E.R. Nele for Temde 1960

By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten

Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH

This floor lamp sputnik is a real statement piece, chic and elegant.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century MODERN SPUTNIK FLOOR LAMP in chrome twenty-four-lights

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H 35.44 in Dm 13.78 in

Mid-Century MODERN SPUTNIK FLOOR LAMP in chrome twenty-four-lights

Located in LA Arnhem, NL

Mid-Century MODERN SPUTNIK FLOOR LAMP. Metal Sputnik with 24 lights.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

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Sputnik Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic sputnik floor lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every sputnik floor lamp was constructed with great care. Find 28 options for an antique or vintage sputnik floor lamp now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sputnik floor lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A sputnik floor lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sputnik floor lamp over the years, but those crafted by Emil Stejnar, Kamenicky Senov and Cosack Leuchten are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sputnik Floor Lamp?

Prices for a sputnik floor lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $649 and can go as high as $18,400, while the average can fetch as much as $3,672.

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.