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Standing Reading Lamps

Mid Century Rams Head Tilting Floor Standing Reading Lamp by David Hunt
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Rams Head Tilting Floor Standing Reading Lamp by David Hunt This is a very attractive
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

MARIONI Cecile Floor Standing reading lamp in Brushed Brass with swing arm shade
By Marioni
Located in London, GB
reading lamp made 100% by hand in Brushed Brass, with a heavy solid Brass circular base plate, an elegant
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of brass ajustable reading lamps
Located in Cheshire, GB
A pair of brass floor standing reading lamps the adjustable twin glass shade is supported on a
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Early 20th Century British Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of brass ajustable reading lamps
Pair of brass ajustable reading lamps
$2,950 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 79 in W 13.5 in D 21 in
Koch & Lowy OMI Floor Lamp, 1970s
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Elegant Koch & Lowy OMI floor standing reading lamp in white and brass, 1970s. Very rare model.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Koch & Lowy OMI Floor Lamp, 1970s
Koch & Lowy OMI Floor Lamp, 1970s
$1,053
H 60.04 in W 1.58 in D 7.09 in
Vintage French Industrial Standard Floor Lamp, Jieldé
By Jielde
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
/ electricity. Very raw in expression and gives a perfect light as a floor standing reading lamp. The cord is 3
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Mid-20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Telescopic Brass Floor Standing Lamp Swivel Angle Reading Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Telescopic Brass Floor Standing Lamp Swivel Angle Reading Lamp This charming floor Standing Study
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Lamp Floor Standing Reading 1960 Enameled Chrome Wood Original Shade Extending
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Mid-Century Modern, orange enameled, extending floor standing or reading lamp with original shade
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Post Modern Black Standing Floor Reading Lamp by Ron Rezek, USA, circa 1980s
By Ron Rezek
Located in Miami, FL
Black postmodern floor lamp designed by Ron Rezek, perfect as a reading lamp, next to a chair, sofa
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

20th Century Gold Swedish Svenskt Tenn Vintage Brass Floor Lamp by Josef Frank
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, featuring a one light socket. The reading lamp is standing, resting on a round base. Manufacturer label at
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

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Adjustable Nickel Plated Floor Standing Lamp
Located in London, GB
Floor Standing Reading Lamp with Swivel Shade and Engine Turned Collar for Height Adjustment.
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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Unusual 1980s Naturalistic Beaten Bronzed Metal Floor Standing Lamp
By Mark Brazier-Jones
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The good quality beaten bronzed metal floor-standing reading lamp having an undulating textured
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Vintage 1980s English Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Pair of Koch and Lowy Brass Standing/Reading Lamps
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Water Mill, NY
Midcentury Pair of Koch and Lowy Signed Brass Standing/Reading Lamps with Swinging Arm and
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Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Mid Century George Kovacs Floor Standing Reading Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of curved floor standing directional reading lamps with a brass base and shade and a leather
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20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Floor Standing, Swivel, Angle Reading Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Edwardian floor standing, swivel, angle reading lamp This charming floor standing reading lamp
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Floor Lamps

Materials

Beech

Industrial Style Reading Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Standing reading lamp in brass. Features an adjustable neck on a tripod base. Wear appropriate to
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20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Industrial Style Reading Lamp
Industrial Style Reading Lamp
H 59 in W 17 in D 34 in
Aubrey Beardsley's Studio Chicago Arts and crafts standing lamp
By Aubrey Beardsley
Located in Westport, CT
Stamped and signed arts and crafts hammered standing reading lamp,From the studio of "Aubrey
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Antique 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel, Wire

Koch & Lowy Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Koch and Lowy brass standing/reading lamp with swinging arm and adjustable shade-arm. (Please
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Vintage French Industrial Standard Floor Lamp, Jieldé
By Jielde
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
wires / electricity. Very raw in expression and gives a perfect light as a floor standing reading lamp.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair Standing/Reading Chrome Lamps by Robert Sonneman
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Standing Chrome Reading Lamps by Robert Sonneman-Soho Location
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Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Stilnovo Midcentury Adjustable Height Swing Arm Standing Lamp/Reading Lamps
By Stilnovo
Located in Westport, CT
Stilnovo adjustable swing arm extension reading standing lamp, beige colored with brass accents
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Floor Standing Brass Reading Lamp by AEG, circa 1940s
By AEG
Located in Gloucester, GB
Floor standing brass reading lamp by AEG, circa 1940s - Curved brass arm - Translucent Velum 2
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Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floor Standing Brass Reading Lamp by AEG, circa 1940s
By AEG
Located in Gloucester, GB
Floor standing brass reading lamp by AEG, circa 1940s - Curved brass arm - Translucent Velum 2
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Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Multi Angle Floor Standing Reading Light A Great Piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Multi Angle Floor Standing Reading Light A Great Piece, it can stand out of the way behind your
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Unusual Mid-Century Brass and Lucite Adjustable Floor Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful and functional standing floor lamp for reading or mood light made of brass and Lucite
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Koch and Lowy Standing/Reading Lamps
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Water Mill, NY
Adjustable base and shade standing/reading lamps by Koch and Lowy. Shades are identical bases are
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Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Koch and Lowy Standing/Reading Lamps
Koch and Lowy Standing/Reading Lamps
H 45 in W 6.25 in D 9.5 in
Pair of Brass Standing / Reading Lamps
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
The swivel floor lamp with rounded V form shades with a rectangular shaped base. Minimum height, 36
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20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Italian Floor Standing Brass Reading Light c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Vintage mid 20th Century lamp crafted in Italy, featuring a brass stand, stem and curved shade
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20th Century Italian Other Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Koch and Lowy Reading Floor Lamps
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Miami, FL
Adjustable height and Shade Standing/Reading floor lamps. Refinished brass polished and newly
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Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

brass standing reading lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Sleek brushed brass standing lamp with unique adjustable arm capable of curving to any shape or
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20th Century Unknown Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of brass reading lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of brass standing reading lamps
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Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1980's brass lamp
Located in Brussels, BE
Brass standing -reading lamp with adjustable arm.
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Late 20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1980's brass lamp
1980's brass lamp
H 59.06 in W 10.63 in D 7.88 in
3-Light Midcentury Floor Lamp by Koch & Lowy
Located in Stamford, CT
Great style Midcentury standing lamp. Great for reading. Each box has a switch so one, two or all
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20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Pair of Paul Frankl Four-Drawer Chests for Brown Saltman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Hanover, MA
***FINAL SALE*** Pair of 1950s four-drawer chests with distinctive polished brass "X" drawer pulls. Produced by Brown Saltman. Handsome storage or bedside nightstands.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Django • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
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2010s Oceanic Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Jacquard

Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available n...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Room Divider Shelving "30/30 S" in Oak by Casey Lurie Studio
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Part room divider, part bookcase, part screen, the "30/30" series is an extremely versatile shelving system. Named for the degrees of the alternately angled dividers which give the p...
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2010s North American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th century round or circular gold leaf gilt French Rococo mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
This exquisite round mirror, gilt with leaf gold, was crafted in Southern France around 1870. Adorned with asymmetrical ornaments characteristic of the Rococo furniture style, it boa...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique 19th century round or circular gold leaf gilt French Rococo mirror
Antique 19th century round or circular gold leaf gilt French Rococo mirror
$2,546 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35.04 in W 26.78 in D 3.55 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Canvas, Velvet, Walnut

Double Shade Brass Banker's Lamp, ca. 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
This lamp would be nice enough with just one arm, but with 2 arms that really makes it special. It is most impressive sitting there, polished brass with 2 handsome shades having a d...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Double Shade Brass Banker's Lamp, ca. 1910
Double Shade Brass Banker's Lamp, ca. 1910
$1,312 Sale Price
25% Off
H 17.5 in W 18 in D 7 in
Carabottino Coffee Table, in canaletto walnut, by Cara \ Davide for Medulum
By Cara e Davide
Located in Meolo, Venezia
This table with its highly iconic image is characterized by a simple geometric mesh. Transparency and solidity find a perfect synthesis in this object that will give any environment ...
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Carabottino Coffee Table, in canaletto walnut, by Cara \ Davide for Medulum
Carabottino Coffee Table, in canaletto walnut, by Cara \ Davide for Medulum
$1,972 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 20.48 in Dm 22.45 in
Pair of Small Brass and Tobacco Glass Globe Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of small table lamps, made of a brass cylinder foot topped with an opened top glass globe tinted in a tobacco colour. Ideal for a bedside use thanks to their small size and dimm...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

George III Serpentine Fronted Sideboard
Located in Cheshire, GB
A mahogany sideboard having satinwood crossbanding, brass rail surmount having urn finials on baluster turned supports, the deep boxwood bordered top raised above single frieze drawe...
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Sideboards

Materials

Wood

George III Serpentine Fronted Sideboard
George III Serpentine Fronted Sideboard
$6,065 Sale Price
32% Off
H 50 in W 58 in D 27 in
Contemporary "Flowers" Armchairs
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Unusual pair of "Flowers" armchairs upholstered with an off-white fabric. Contemporary. Origin: France.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Contemporary "Flowers" Armchairs
Contemporary "Flowers" Armchairs
$8,616 / set
H 28.35 in W 32.68 in D 31.5 in
Slit Mirror by Phillip Jividen
Located in Geneve, CH
Slit mirror by Phillip Jividen Limited Edition of 25 Dimensions: W 71 x D 3 x H 94 cm Materials: Brass Also available in H 112. Please contact us. Taking cues from Lucio Fontana’s S...
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2010s American Post-Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Slit Mirror by Phillip Jividen
Slit Mirror by Phillip Jividen
$13,953 / item
H 37.01 in W 27.96 in D 1.19 in
Large Sculptural curved edge travertine rectangle dining table
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A functional sculpture of the room. This organic modern minimalist table is made from tumbled travertine, featuring a thick table top with curved edges that elegantly sits on a curve...
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2010s Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Large Sculptural curved edge travertine rectangle dining table
Large Sculptural curved edge travertine rectangle dining table
$10,171 / item
H 29.53 in W 86.62 in D 35.44 in
Vintage Danish Modern Writing Desk by Domino Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern office desk with two banks of drawers. Danish made teak wood desk for home or office use. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Modern Writing Desk by Domino Møbler
Vintage Danish Modern Writing Desk by Domino Møbler
$1,610 Sale Price
30% Off
H 29 in W 53 in D 23 in
Antique Heavy Brass Floor Lamp On Scrolled Tripod Base
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Presenting a stunning 19th century heavy brass floor lamp, gracefully set on a scrolled tripod base. This elegant lamp showcases intricate exterior design details, lending a touch of...
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Antique 1850s Italian Georgian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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Standing Reading Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of standing reading lamps available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and chrome, all standing reading lamps available were constructed with great care. There are 39 antique and vintage standing reading lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Standing reading lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Standing reading lamps bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some standing reading lamps are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller standing reading lamps, measuring 1 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made standing reading lamps over the years, but those made by Koch & Lowy, AEG and Royal Stranger are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Standing Reading Lamps?

Prices for standing reading lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, standing reading lamps begin at $1 and can go as high as $10,200, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.

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 Standing Reading Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Floor lamps have seen an evolution from the time they were invented, as torches that originated in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A reading stand is a stand to position the book or any reading material in an orthopedically upright position for reading. It’s meant for comfortable reading. The stopper at the end holds the reading material in a way that it doesn’t slip off. It helps ensure that you maintain a good posture while you are reading. Find a collection of antique and vintage reading stands on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A good reading lamp is a matter of personal choice. In general, halogen and fluorescent bulb lamps are better for reading than standard incandescent bulb lamps. Shop a range of antique and vintage reading lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best reading floor lamp is a matter of preference. Your lamp should be at eye level with an adjustable head and neck. It should also be a good fit with respect to the shape of the living room, the décor and furniture style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A 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.