Statement Floor Lamp
Late 20th Century Italian Floor Lamps
Beech, Parchment Paper
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Metal
2010s British Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Marble, Brass
2010s British Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
2010s Italian Floor Lamps
Metal
2010s Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps
Metal
2010s Italian Floor Lamps
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Metal, Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps
Murano Glass
2010s Italian Other Floor Lamps
Crystal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary British Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal, Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Acrylic, Lucite
Late 20th Century American Modern Floor Lamps
Nickel
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary British Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Gold Leaf
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
2010s American Modern Floor Lamps
Carrara Marble, Gold Leaf, Brass
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Floor Lamps
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Acrylic, Wood
Vintage 1950s Floor Lamps
Metal
2010s Egyptian Floor Lamps
Alabaster, Marble
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
2010s Modern Floor Lamps
Bone
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Marble
Late 20th Century American Modern Floor Lamps
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary English Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Floor Lamps
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Modern Floor Lamps
Chrome, Brass
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Chrome, Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
2010s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Bone
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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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the arc of the Flos Arco floor lamp is designed to allow you to adjust it with ease. Designed in 1962, this iconic style features telescoping detail built into the gracefully arched arm, making it simple to increase or decrease the height. Browse a collection of Flos Arco floor lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
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