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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Surveyors Floor Lamp

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Floor Lamps

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Aluminum

Tall Industrial Surveyor Tripod Floor Lamp

H 74 in Dm 20 in

Tall Industrial Surveyor Tripod Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tall industrial surveyor tripod floor lamp. Dimensions listed are for the lamp and shade installed

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Tall Industrial Surveyor Tripod Floor Lamp

H 74 in Dm 20 in

Tall Industrial Surveyor Tripod Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tall Industrial surveyor tripod floor lamp. Dimensions listed are for the lamp and shade installed

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Tall Industrial Surveyor Tripod Floor Lamp

H 74 in Dm 20 in

Early 20th century rustic surveyors tripod floor lamp

Located in Allentown, PA

floor lamp. This floor lamp has a new linen shade and is newly wired. This surveyors tripod has its

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Early 20th century rustic surveyors tripod floor lamp

H 68 in W 22 in D 22 in

Vintage French Brass Searchlight on Large Wooden Tripod, Floor Lamp

Located in Sofia, BG

20th century English vintage brass search lamp paired with a wooden antique surveyors tripod, to

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Mid-20th Century English Floor Lamps

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Brass

Vintage French Brass Searchlight on Large Wooden Tripod, Floor Lamp

H 57.09 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in

Late Century Japanese Brass Searchlight & British Wooden Tripod, Floor Lamp

By Industrial Design

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

A stunning vintage Japanese brass Search lamp paired with a wooden British antique surveyors tripod

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Late Century Japanese Brass Searchlight & British Wooden Tripod, Floor Lamp

H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Adjustable Wooden Tripod Floor Lamp Natural Finish by Kern Aarau, Switzerland

Located in Miami, FL

An original vintage surveyor or photographer's tripod converted into a floor lamp. This important

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Adjustable Wooden Tripod Floor Lamp Natural Finish by Kern Aarau, Switzerland

H 74 in Dm 24 in

1980's Tripod Lamp, Spanish Brass Mateo Miletich Projector & British Tripod

By Industrial Design

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

A classic tripod floor lamp comprised of a brass projector lamp by Mateo Miletich of Spain and a

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Vintage 1980s Spanish Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1980's Tripod Lamp, Spanish Brass Mateo Miletich Projector & British Tripod

H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

1980's Large Nautical Vintage Brass & Steel Lamp & British Antique Bronze Tripod

By Industrial Design

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

tripod to make a bespoke floor lamp The Lamp head is constructed of pressed brass, steel and tempered

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Vintage 1980s English Industrial Floor Lamps

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Brass, Steel

1980's Large Nautical Vintage Brass & Steel Lamp & British Antique Bronze Tripod

H 78.75 in Dm 39.38 in

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By Industrial Design

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

A small vintage industrial spotlight with a frosted glass dome which can be used for wall or ceiling lighting. Use with conduit piping where surface mounted electrical cables are req...

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Late Century Vintage Industrial Spotlight - Frosted Glass

H 5.12 in Dm 5.12 in

Tall French Black Chinoiserie Floor Lamp

Located in Stamford, CT

Black background chinoiserie wood floor lamp from France. Rewired. Interesting large base.

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Vintage 1930s French Chinoiserie Floor Lamps

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Wood

Tall French Black Chinoiserie Floor Lamp

H 67.5 in Dm 23.5 in

Antique Stanley London Brass Surveyors Nautical Maritime Navigation Compass

By Stanley

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Stanley London surveyors / nautical compass with brass case and face, leveling bubble, folding sightline, and pedestal base for attaching compass to a tripod. "A surveyor’s ...

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Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Stanley London Brass Surveyors Nautical Maritime Navigation Compass

H 1.75 in W 3.75 in D 4 in

Kazuki Table or Floor Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah

By Kazuhide Takahama, Sirrah

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Kazuki Table or Floor Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1970s. Dead-stock from Sirrah. Silo-shaped lamps with an arced style narrow ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Chrome, Steel

Kazuki Table or Floor Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah

H 38 in W 18 in D 12 in

A Very Scary Gothic Looking Tall Witches Lamp

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

A Very Scary Gothic Looking Tall Witches Lamp A tall piece with a gothic look the lamp is 37” tall including the red sequinned shade decorated with Spiders The lamp is 37” tall and ...

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Vintage 1960s Folk Art Table Lamps

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A Very Scary Gothic Looking Tall Witches Lamp

H 37 in Dm 5 in

huge and rare mid century FLOOR VASE anubis jasba model N 312 11 5

By Jasba

Located in Mannheim, DE

Very beautiful and rare mid century ceramic floor vase. Manufactured by Jasba Keramik in the 1960s to 70s. Relief decor "Anubis" in ochre, brown and black. Model N 312 11 55. Dimen...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

huge and rare mid century FLOOR VASE anubis jasba model N 312 11 5

H 55 in W 30 in D 30 in

Very Tall Antique Brass Table Lamps

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Impressively tall ornate pair of antique brass table lamps.

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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Very Tall Antique Brass Table Lamps

H 43 in Dm 15 in

Spanish Black Iron Floor Lamp

Located in Buchanan, NY

This floor lamp from the 1950s features a Spanish black painted iron construction, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to any space. Its tripod base is complemented by deco...

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Iron

Spanish Black Iron Floor Lamp

H 48 in Dm 16 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Brass Tripod Floor Lamp with Side Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Modern walnut & brass tripod floor lamp with side table Dimensions 60in H x 18in W x 18in D Lamp shade: 12in H x 18in W Side table height: 22.25in. ___________________...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Brass Tripod Floor Lamp with Side Table

H 60 in W 18 in D 18 in

Hans Wegner Mid-Century Modern Oak Club Table

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Weesp, NL

Mid-century modern oak Hans Wegner Club table Produced by Andreas Tuck in the 1960's. Tuck produced design pieces which epitomize the ultimate in classic Danish craftsmanship. They a...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Oak

Hans Wegner Mid-Century Modern Oak Club Table

H 18.9 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in

Adolf Loos "Knize" Taylorshop Pentagon-Dodekaeder Table/Floor Lamp Re-Edition

By Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

Pentagondodekaeder, a ball made our of pentagons. Originally designed by Adolf Loos for the Knize Talyor-shops, in 2009 converted by Christiane Buessgen to a table or floor lamp. Mea...

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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Floor Lamps

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Brass

Adolf Loos "Knize" Taylorshop Pentagon-Dodekaeder Table/Floor Lamp Re-Edition

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H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Osvaldo Borsani P 40 For Tecno 1960's

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Brussels, BE

The versatile and comfortable P40 lounge chair was designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1955 for Tecno. The chair can be adjusted into over 400 positions; the back can be reclined in diffe...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal, Brass

Osvaldo Borsani P 40 For Tecno 1960's

H 40.95 in W 31.5 in D 28.35 in

Peter Gee Pop Art "Target Panel"

By Peter Gee

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous large silk screen on foil target panel by listed British Artist Peter Gee circa 1960's which is a one of a kind color combination. The panel can be hung both vertical and ho...

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Vintage 1960s American Prints

Materials

Metal, Copper, Foil

Peter Gee Pop Art "Target Panel"

H 29.5 in W 49 in D 1.4 in

Early 19th century brass surveyor's level with compass

Located in London, GB

An early 19th century brass surveyor's level with telescope, compass and spirit level. With original brass mounted pine case. Telescope length: 18 1/4 inches. - 46.5 cm. Fitting f...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Early 19th century brass surveyor's level with compass

H 3.5 in W 19 in D 6 in

Tall Maison Lunel Sconce

By Lunel

Located in Miami, FL

Tall Maison Lunel sconce, 80 inches tall Can also be use as a floor lamp US rewired, new shade, refinished.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Tall Maison Lunel Sconce

H 80 in W 4 in D 12 in

Murano Swirl Glass Pendant

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in New York, NY

Murano glass oblong globe pendant light fixture. Italy, circa 1960. Features a white opaque globe with a multicolor swirl pattern. Includes white cord and a canopy. Wired for U.S...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Murano Swirl Glass Pendant

H 8 in Dm 11 in

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Unique Surveyors Floor Lamp

Located in Stamford, CT

Unique surveyors floor lamp with all the brass surveyors instruments mounted on top. All original

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Early 20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unique Surveyors Floor Lamp

H 66 in W 25 in D 58 in

Surveyor Tripod by David White as Floor Lamp

Located in Madison, WI

Surveyor Tripod by David White has been made into an adjustable floor lamp professionally-wired

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Vintage 1970s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Surveyor Tripod by David White as Floor Lamp

H 73 in Dm 17 in

Tripod Lamp

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Surveyor's tripod base converted into floor lamp

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Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Tripod Lamp

H 72 in W 32 in D 27 in

Tripod lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is a recently crafted 1940's tripod surveyors' tool lamp. Very unique. We have three available

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Vintage 1940s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Tripod lamp

H 54.5 in W 26 in D 26 in

Converted Tripod Lamp

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

We sourced this early 20th century surveyors tripod from a shop in New Jersey in the US. We

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Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps

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Brass

Converted Tripod Lamp

H 56.7 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in

Strand Silver Metal Vintage Industrial Light Spotlight Movie Light Space Light

Located in Cromer, AU

condition and fully working. The stand is by Norms History A vintage floor standing lamp comprising a

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20th Century Industrial Floor Lamps

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Steel

Strand Silver Metal Vintage Industrial Light Spotlight Movie Light Space Light

H 70.87 in W 9.06 in D 9.45 in

Industrial Chic Surveyors Floor Lamp

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A handsome wood and chrome tripod surveyors stand made into a Classic floor lamp.

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1990s North American Industrial Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Industrial Chic Surveyors Floor Lamp

H 64.5 in W 16.75 in L 64.5 in

Surveyor Tripod Converted to Floor Lamp

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Surveyor Tripod Converted to Floor Lamp

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20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Surveyor Tripod Converted to Floor Lamp

H 73 in

Vintage Surveyor's Tripod Repurposed as Floor Lamp

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Vintage English wood and iron surveyor's tripod stand repurposed as a floor lamp with new shade and

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20th Century British Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Surveyor's Tripod Repurposed as Floor Lamp

H 62 in Dm 9 in

Vintage Surveyor's Tripod Repurposed as Floor Lamp

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Vintage English wood and iron surveyor's tripod stand repurposed as a floor lamp with new shade and

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20th Century British Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Vintage Surveyor's Tripod Repurposed as Floor Lamp

H 73.5 in Dm 18 in

Industrial Surveyor's Tri-Pod Standing Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. The shade is custom-made with a wood bark like shade and linened with a cotton sateen liner. This lamp

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20th Century American Country Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Industrial Surveyor's Tri-Pod Standing Floor Lamp

H 72 in Dm 16 in

Surveyor's Tripod Lamp

Located in Napa, CA

Wonderful architectural lamp made from a plumb bob tripod. The legs are adjustable and can spread

Category

Early 20th Century British Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Surveyor's Tripod Lamp

H 40 in

Classic surveyor tripod lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic surveyor tripod lamp

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Classic surveyor tripod lamp

H 60 in Dm 19 in

Architect Surveyor Tripod Floor LAMP in Oak & Brass Engineering Repurposed

By Gurley Engineering Instruments

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Good looking antique up-cycled architect's engineering floor lamp with vintage tripod surveying

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Early 20th Century American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Architect Surveyor Tripod Floor LAMP in Oak & Brass Engineering Repurposed

H 63 in Dm 23 in

Pair of Wood and Aluminum Chicago Surveyor Tripod Floor Lamps

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Chicago Steel Tape Co., original orange paint, now as floor lamps, with new gray linen custom-made shades

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Wood and Aluminum Chicago Surveyor Tripod Floor Lamps

H 60 in Dm 18 in

Floor or Table Lamp Made from Vintage Industrial Surveyor's Tripod

Located in Houston, TX

floor/table lamp. Made of alpine beech with original bright yellow paint, the tripod has external wiring

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Floor or Table Lamp Made from Vintage Industrial Surveyor's Tripod

H 84 in Dm 24 in

Floor Lamp from Army Surveyor Tripod with Scope, Oak Legs, Leather Strapping

Located in Madison, WI

Floor lamp made from U.S. Army surveyor tripod (circa 1940s) with scope, oak legs and leather

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamp from Army Surveyor Tripod with Scope, Oak Legs, Leather Strapping

H 70 in Dm 18 in

Classic surveyor tripod lamp 2/2

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic surveyor tripod lamp

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20th Century American Floor Lamps

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Metal

Classic surveyor tripod lamp 2/2

H 60 in Dm 19 in

OAK AND BRASS MOUNTED SURVEYOR'S TRIPOD LAMP WITH PLUMB BOB

Located in Essex, MA

brass fixtures, newly wired as a floor lamp. With new kraft paper empire shaped shade.

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Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps

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Brass

OAK AND BRASS MOUNTED SURVEYOR'S TRIPOD LAMP WITH PLUMB BOB

H 57 in Dm NaN in

Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A surveyor tripod as floor lamp with custom shade.

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Antique 19th Century English Floor Lamps

Floor Lamp

H 74.5 in Dm 26 in

A costum floor lamp

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A costum floor lamp with a base in an marine intrument element (surveyor instrument).

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Floor Lamps

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Bronze

A costum floor lamp

H 64.97 in

Vintage Tripod Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Vintage tripod floor lamp. USA, circa 1950. An original surveyor's wood and metal tripod with

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Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Tripod Floor Lamp

H 67.5 in W 19 in D 15 in

Vintage Tripod Floor Light, English, Mid-20th Century

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Originally a surveyors tripod. The tubular metal legs are adjustable. The piece has been converted

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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Floor Lamps

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Oak

Vintage Tripod Floor Light, English, Mid-20th Century

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H 63 in Dm 24 in

Vintage Tripod Lamp

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Vintage English surveyor's tripod based repurposed as a floor lamp with new wiring.

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Vintage 1940s British Industrial Floor Lamps

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Wood

Vintage Tripod Lamp

H 72 in Dm 18 in

Vintage Tripod Lamp

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Vintage English surveyors tripod newly wired and modified as a floor lamp. Measurement as it

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20th Century British Floor Lamps

Vintage Tripod Lamp

H 69 in W 30 in D 30 in

Walnut Tripod Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome New Zealand 1940's walnut tripod surveyor's stand with brass fittings and raised on

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Vintage 1940s New Zealand Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Walnut Tripod Lamp

H 70 in Dm 20.5 in

Vintage Theatre Tripod Lamp

By Strand Lighting

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Fabulous vintage "Rank" Strand theatre light on an authentic adjustable surveyor's tripod base with

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20th Century British Floor Lamps

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Steel

Vintage Theatre Tripod Lamp

H 73 in Dm 8 in

Midcentury British Cast Aluminium Industrial Light & Watts Bronze Tripod Tripod

By E.R. Watts & Son 1

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

A tall floor standing tripod lamp comprising of a British made cast aluminium cargo light and E.R

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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Floor Lamps

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Aluminum, Bronze

Midcentury British Cast Aluminium Industrial Light & Watts Bronze Tripod Tripod

H 76.78 in Dm 39.38 in

Vintage Surveyors Floor Lamp

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Vintage surveyors floor lamp from a Southampton, NY estate. Shade not included.

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Vintage 1940s Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Vintage Surveyors Floor Lamp

H 56 in W 22 in D 17 in

Classic Tripod Floor Lamp - Brooklyn New York

By Brandis and Son

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Created From An Oak Surveyors Tripod. Thick, Heavy And Stylish. Not Your Average Tripod. Pierced

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

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Iron

Classic Tripod Floor Lamp - Brooklyn New York

H 72 in W 32 in D 32 in

Wooden Tripod Floor Lamp by H. Morin, Paris

Located in Miami, FL

An important iconic piece of French history, this beautiful floor lamp embodies all the classical

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20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Wooden Tripod Floor Lamp by H. Morin, Paris

H 59.06 in Dm 23.63 in

Vintage Tripod Floor Light, English, Mid-20th Century

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Originally a surveyors tripod. The tubular metal legs are adjustable. The piece has been converted

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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Floor Lamps

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Oak

Vintage Tripod Floor Light, English, Mid-20th Century

H 63 in Dm 24 in

Surveyor's Equipment

Located in Hudson, NY

tripod floor lamps. Price is for each. PRICE REDUCED from $1200 to $600 each.

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Vintage 1940s American Scientific Instruments

Surveyor's Equipment

Pair of Surveyors Floor Lamps

Located in Oaks, PA

A tall pair of surveyor lamps made of wood and iron with custom iron and metal mesh drum shades. A

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of Surveyors Floor Lamps

H 63 in Dm 27 in

Surveyor's Tripod Floor Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

tall, adjustable wooden surveyor’s tripod now electrified into floor lamp

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Vintage 1930s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Surveyor's Tripod Floor Lamp

H 73 in Dm 25 in

Surveyors Tripod Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage painted wood surveyor's tripod turned floor lamp with custom linen drum shade.

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Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Surveyors Tripod Floor Lamp

H 68.5 in Dm 29 in

Surveyor's Tripod Floor Lamp

Located in Madison, WI

Straight from the field: 1980s yellow wood surveyor's tripod as dramatic floor lamp. Tall neck

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20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Surveyor's Tripod Floor Lamp

Surveyor's Mahogany Tripod Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

floor lamp fashioned out of a very sturdy surveyor's tripod

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Vintage 1930s Floor Lamps

Surveyor's Mahogany Tripod Floor Lamp

H 72 in

Antique Surveyor's Tripod Floor Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Adjustable floor lamp made from an antique surveyors tripod stamped Marked Keuffel & Esser

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Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps

Antique Surveyor's Tripod Floor Lamp

H 68 in

Antique Surveyor Tripod Floor Lamp

Located in Austin, TX

An adjustable floor lamp made from an antique surveyor tripod of hickory wood. Features include

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Vintage 1930s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Hickory

Antique Surveyor Tripod Floor Lamp

H 72 in Dm 25 in

Surveyor Tripod as Floor Lamp

Located in Madison, WI

Surveyor tripod by David White has been made into a slender, sophisticated floor lamp. Legs of oak

Category

Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Wire

Surveyor Tripod as Floor Lamp

H 68 in Dm 18 in

Surveyor Tripod as Floor Lamp

Located in Madison, WI

Wooden Surveyor's Tripod has been transformed into a floor lamp. The original paint on the wooden

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20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Brass

Surveyor Tripod as Floor Lamp

H 75 in D 17 in

A Surveyor Tripod Floor Lamp

Located in Austin, TX

A floor lamp made from an antique surveyors tripod, inscribed; A. Lietz Co. from San

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Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps

A Surveyor Tripod Floor Lamp

H 65 in

Surveyor's Tripod as Floor Lamp

Located in Madison, WI

Surveyor's tripod has been transformed into a floor lamp with a simple, stately elegance. The round

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20th Century American Mission Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Surveyor's Tripod as Floor Lamp

H 72 in Dm 16 in

Antique French Surveyor Base Floor Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

mounted as a floor lamp

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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique French Surveyor Base Floor Lamp

H 77 in Dm 32 in

Surveyor's Tripod Lamp as Adjustable Floor Lamp

Located in Madison, WI

Painted steel surveyor's tripod with adjustable wooden legs has been transformed into a floor lamp

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20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Surveyor's Tripod Lamp as Adjustable Floor Lamp

H 72 in Dm 16 in

Floor Lamp from Wooden Surveyor's Tripod

Located in Madison, WI

Floor lamp fashioned from a wooden surveyor's tripod with steel tips and brass fittings. UL

Category

American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamp from Wooden Surveyor's Tripod

H 72 in Dm 17 in

Wooden Surveyor's Tripod as Floor Lamp

Located in Madison, WI

This wooden surveyor's tripod has been transformed into a floor lamp. The wooden legs appear to be

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Wooden Surveyor's Tripod as Floor Lamp

H 67 in Dm 16 in

Floor lamp from adjustable surveyor's tripod

Located in Madison, WI

Adjustable floor lamp made from wooden surveyor's tripod. Legs are in original orange paint nicely

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Floor lamp from adjustable surveyor's tripod

H 72 in Dm 20 in

Surveyor Tripod as Wooden, Floor Lamp

Located in Madison, WI

Surveyor Tripod as Floor Lamp with turned wooden maple legs, steel tips and solid brass fittings

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Pine

Surveyor Tripod as Wooden, Floor Lamp

H 65.5 in Dm 16 in

Surveyor's lamp

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Surveyor's lamp

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Surveyor's lamp

H 64 in

Surveyor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Surveyor adjustable tripod

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Surveyor Lamp

H 39 in Dm 16 in

Floor Lamp Created From Wooden Surveyor Tripod

Located in Madison, WI

Maple wood surveyor tripod has been transformed into a floor lamp, elegantly appointed in its

Category

20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Brass

Floor Lamp Created From Wooden Surveyor Tripod

H 65 in

Floor Lamp made from a Surveyor's Tripod

Located in Madison, WI

Surveyor's tripod as floor lamp. Professionally wired with UL-approved components including 3-way

Category

20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Floor Lamp made from a Surveyor's Tripod

H 84 in Dm 18 in

Floor Lamp Created from Swiss Surveyor Tripod

Located in Madison, WI

Floor lamp from Swiss surveyor tripod stands statuesque on steel-tipped feet and wooden legs in as

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Floor Lamp Created from Swiss Surveyor Tripod

H 72 in Dm 16 in

Surveyor's Wooden Tripod as Adjustable Floor Lamp

Located in Madison, WI

Red and White Striped Wooden Surveyor's Tripod has been transformed into an adjustable floor lamp

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Brass

Surveyor's Wooden Tripod as Adjustable Floor Lamp

H 72 in Dm 18 in

David White Surveyor Tripod as Floor Lamp

Located in Madison, WI

Surveyor tripod had been made into industrial-style floor lamp. The original coloration is an

Category

20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

David White Surveyor Tripod as Floor Lamp

H 80 in Dm 20 in

Surveyor's Transit Lamp

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Floor lamp made from the tripod of a surveyor's transit.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Surveyor's Transit Lamp

Great Surveyor's Lamp

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Great surveyor's tripod stand made into a floor lamp. This one has all the bells and whistles

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Great Surveyor's Lamp

H 68 in Dm 17 in

Floor lamp from black-and-white surveyor's tripod

Located in Madison, WI

Floor lamp of statuesque proportions has been created from a vintage surveyor's tripod. Legs are of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Floor lamp from black-and-white surveyor's tripod

H 74 in Dm 18 in

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Surveyors Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the surveyors floor lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and aluminum, every surveyors floor lamp was constructed with great care. There are 16 variations of the antique or vintage surveyors floor lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer surveyors floor lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A surveyors floor lamp, designed in the Industrial or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Surveyors Floor Lamp?

Prices for a surveyors floor lamp start at $550 and top out at $2,995 with the average selling for $1,500.

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 Surveyors Floor Lamp

What are floor lamps?
1 Answer
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.
What is the best floor lamp?
1 Answer
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.
What is a torchiere floor lamp?
1 Answer
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.
How tall should floor lamps be?
1 Answer
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.

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What is a good bright floor lamp?
1 Answer
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.
What is a rotary switch on a floor lamp?
1 Answer
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.
How do I choose an arc floor lamp?
1 Answer
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.
What is the best floor lamp for reading?
1 Answer
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.
How can I tell if a floor lamp is vintage?
1 Answer
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.
What is the best reading floor lamp?
1 Answer
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.
What are the parts of a floor lamp called?
1 Answer
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.
How tall should an arc floor lamp be?
1 Answer
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.
Is the Flos Arco floor lamp adjustable?
1 Answer
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.
What type of floor lamp gives the most light?
1 Answer
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.
How do I assemble a Noguchi paper lantern floor lamp?
1 Answer
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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