Standing Floor Lamps
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
20th Century American Chinoiserie Floor Lamps
Wood, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Floor Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Steel
Vintage 1950s European Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1950s European Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1940s Neoclassical Floor Lamps
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Birch, Maple, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Floor Lamps
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Floor Lamps
Ormolu, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian Adirondack Floor Lamps
Bronze
2010s South African Modern Floor Lamps
Aluminum, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Steel, Chrome, Brass
Vintage 1960s Floor Lamps
Chrome, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Marble, Carrara Marble, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Floor Lamps
Copper
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps
Wicker
2010s American Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Limestone
2010s American Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Limestone
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Steel
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Floor Lamps
Metal
2010s American Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Bronze
Vintage 1980s German Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
1990s North American Modern Floor Lamps
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Mahogany, Paper
Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Floor Lamps
Iron
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Floor Lamps
Shagreen
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1980s Dutch Modern Floor Lamps
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Glass, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
Antique 19th Century Floor Lamps
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Floor Lamps
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Floor Lamps
Fabric, Wood, Ash, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Floor Lamps
Ash, Oak, Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Aluminum
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Marble, Metal
Early 20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps
Aluminum
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Floor Lamps
Oak
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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.
- What are floor lamps?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
A floor lamp is a tall lamp designed to stand on the floor and illuminate a space.
- What is a standing lamp called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A standing lamp consists of light bulbs in the range of 2-4, providing a cumulative wattage of 300 watts or more. Standing lamps are picturesque lamps available in a number of exquisite designs. Find a collection of antique and vintage standing lamps on 1stDibs today.
- 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.
- How tall should floor lamps be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
A floor lamp should typically be between 58 and 64 inches tall.
- 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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.
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