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.

Should a floor lamp match my table lamps?

It doesn't need to match exactly; consistent wood tone or metal finish reads more intentional than an identical pair.

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 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.

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 tall should a floor lamp be next to a sofa?

A floor lamp used for reading typically measures 58 to 62 inches, positioning the shade just above shoulder height when seated.

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.

What's the difference between a floor lamp and a table lamp for a living room?

Floor lamps provide ambient or reading light from the floor and free up surface space, while table lamps sit on a side table and offer more localized, task-oriented light.

Floor Task Lamps

Vintage Pharmacy

Midcentury Reading Light

Pharmacy Furniture

O C White Industrial Lamp

Jielde Lyon

Cast Iron Hooks

Casella Chrome

Casella Pharmacy Lamp

Vintage Modern Pivoting Polished Brass Adjustable Pharmacy Task Floor Lamp

$350

Vintage Modern Pivoting Polished Brass Adjustable Pharmacy Task Floor Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Modern Polished Brass Pharmacy Style Floor Task Lamp with Adjustable Height and Pivoting Arm.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Heavy Duty Industrial Task Floor Lamp

$1,500

Heavy Duty Industrial Task Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Heavy duty industrial task floor lamp. Great for a loft. 13 in. diameter reflector.

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Heavy Duty Industrial Task Floor Lamp

$1,500

Heavy Duty Industrial Task Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Heavy duty industrial task floor lamp. Great for a loft. Measure: 13 in. diameter reflector.

Category

Antique Early 17th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Heavy Duty Industrial Task Floor Lamp

$1,500

Heavy Duty Industrial Task Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Heavy duty industrial task floor lamp. Great for a loft. 13 in. diameter reflector.

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Heavy Duty Industrial Task Floor Lamp

$1,500

Heavy Duty Industrial Task Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Heavy duty industrial task floor lamp. Great for a loft. 13 in. diameter reflector.

Category

Antique Early 17th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Reading / Task Floor Lamp by Casella

$2,950

Vintage Reading / Task Floor Lamp by Casella

By Casella Lighting, Cedric Hartman

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Polished Brass Reading Floor Lamp. Beautiful Lap Joint On Base. High quality, Well Built Lamp. Height Adjustable & Rotational. 2 available. One in a Matt Brass / One in a ...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Rolling Task Floor Lamp by Hadrill & Horstmann

$8,500

Rolling Task Floor Lamp by Hadrill & Horstmann

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An exceptionally multi positional chrome, steel, and aluminum floor lamp with an adjustable stem on a tripod caster base.

Category

20th Century English Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Style Polished Brass Task Floor Lamp

$1,800

Art Deco Style Polished Brass Task Floor Lamp

By Boyd Lighting

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Stylishbrass task floor lamp designed by Harry Lawenda for Boyd Lighting Sausalito, CA.

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Silver Antica VI Task Floor Lamp by OHLA STUDIO

$5,297 / item

Silver Antica VI Task Floor Lamp by OHLA STUDIO

By Ohla Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Silver Antica VI Task Floor Lamp by OHLA STUDIO Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 150 cm Materials: Copper. 6 kg Available in other finishes: Silver, Forest, and Teal.

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper

Brushed Metal and Brass Adjustable Spotlight Task Floor Lamp Vintage

$420

Brushed Metal and Brass Adjustable Spotlight Task Floor Lamp Vintage

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This sleek floor lamp features an adjustable spotlight shade mounted on a slender stem.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Koch & Lowy OMI Chrome Task Floor Lamp

$1,100

Mid Century Modern Koch & Lowy OMI Chrome Task Floor Lamp

By Koch & Lowy, OMI

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Sleek adjustable task floor lamp by Koch & Lowy, signed OMI.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Restoration Hardware French Column Industrial Swing Arm Task Floor Lamp Bronze

$800

Restoration Hardware French Column Industrial Swing Arm Task Floor Lamp Bronze

By Restoration Hardware

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Restoration Hardware French Column Glass Swing-Arm Floor Lamp in bronze, featuring a crystal-clear glass column, adjustable task-light arm, and architectural metal base.

Category

2010s East Asian Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

BISHOP Task Floor Lamp by John Sorensen-Jolink for Coil + Drift

$1,995

BISHOP Task Floor Lamp by John Sorensen-Jolink for Coil + Drift

By Coil + Drift, John Sorensen-Jolink

Located in Brooklyn, NY

For your consideration is this BISHOP Task Floor Lamp designed by John Sorensen-Jolink for Coil + Drift.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Industrial Modern Metal Adjustable Bell Shade Work Task Floor Lamp

$650

Vintage Industrial Modern Metal Adjustable Bell Shade Work Task Floor Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage American Industrial Modern Metal Adjustable Bell Shade Work Task Floor Lamp with Working Power Outlet to Rear.

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Dazor Industrial Modern Floating Tall Adjustable Metal Task Floor Lamp

$650

Vintage Dazor Industrial Modern Floating Tall Adjustable Metal Task Floor Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Dazor Industrial Modern Floating Tall Articulating Adjustable Metal Task Floor Lamp Painted in a Copper Color. Circa Mid 20th Century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Chrome Swing Arm Pharmacy Task Floor Lamp by Koch & Lowy (OMI)

$950

Mid-Century Chrome Swing Arm Pharmacy Task Floor Lamp by Koch & Lowy (OMI)

By Koch & Lowy

Located in Miami, FL

Authentic, vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern chrome pharmacy task floor lamp by Koch & Lowy. This iconic minimalist piece features the highly collectible German-made "OMI" (Otto M...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Vintage George Kovacs Mid Century Modern Brass Orb Base Task Floor Lamp - a Pair

$695 / set

Vintage George Kovacs Mid Century Modern Brass Orb Base Task Floor Lamp - a Pair

By George Kovacs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage George Kovacs Mid Century Modern Brass Orb Base Task Floor Lamp - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1990's Thomas O'Brien Vintage Modern Black and Chrome Task Lamp

$399Sale Price|20% Off

1990's Thomas O'Brien Vintage Modern Black and Chrome Task Lamp

By Thomas O'brien

Located in San Carlos, CA

Discover the epitome of contemporary design with our exquisite floor lamp from the renowned designer, Thomas O'Brien. This stunning piece hails from O'Brien's exclusive "Vintage Mode...

Category

1990s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1980s Lichttechnik Reichardt Postmodern Floor Lamp, Austria

$1,250 / item

1980s Lichttechnik Reichardt Postmodern Floor Lamp, Austria

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The dual-bulb system was a practical engineering decision common in high-output task and ambient floor lamps of the era, allowing halogen directional light alongside LED-compatible s...

Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Modern Style Brushed Steel Adjustable Pharmacy Floor Lamp

$900

Modern Style Brushed Steel Adjustable Pharmacy Floor Lamp

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A sleek modern contemporary task floor lamp crafted in the style and manner of Casella and Cedric Hartman.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of Casella Bronze Adjustable Pharmacy Floor Lamps

$5,800 / set

Pair of Casella Bronze Adjustable Pharmacy Floor Lamps

By Casella Lighting

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Exquisite labeled pair of bronzed pharmacy task floor lamps made by Casella Lighting, California.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Iron

Vintage Floor Lamp for Lightolier / Arredoluce Gino Sarfatti

$2,950

Vintage Floor Lamp for Lightolier / Arredoluce Gino Sarfatti

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Gerald Thurston Floor Lamp for Lightolier. Italian inspired. In the manner of Gino Sarfatti for Arredoluce More than likely Jonathan Adler's Maxime Task Floor Lamp was a s...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Casella Brass Articulated Pharmacy Floor Lamp

$2,400

Mid-Century Modern Casella Brass Articulated Pharmacy Floor Lamp

By Casella

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A stylish labeled mid-century modern brass pharmacy task floor lamp made by Casella Lighting, California.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Brushed Steel Dual Globe Floor Lamp Mid-Century Modern 1970s

$585

Brushed Steel Dual Globe Floor Lamp Mid-Century Modern 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This adjustable dual-globe floor lamp delivers sleek task lighting with an articulating frame.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Black Metal Dual Shade Floor Lamp Mid-Century Modern 1970s

$585

Black Metal Dual Shade Floor Lamp Mid-Century Modern 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This adjustable dual-shade floor lamp delivers sleek task lighting with an articulating frame.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Metal Floor Lamp with Adjustable Shades Mid-Century Modern 1950s

$570

Metal Floor Lamp with Adjustable Shades Mid-Century Modern 1950s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This adjustable metal floor lamp delivers sleek task lighting with two directional cylinder shades.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Metal Floor Lamp with Adjustable Spotlight Mid-Century Modern 1950s

$465

Metal Floor Lamp with Adjustable Spotlight Mid-Century Modern 1950s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This adjustable metal floor lamp delivers sleek task lighting with a single directional spotlight shade.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Black Metal Floor Lamp with Adjustable Spotlight Mid-Century Modern 1960s

$495

Black Metal Floor Lamp with Adjustable Spotlight Mid-Century Modern 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This adjustable metal floor lamp delivers sleek task lighting with a single directional spotlight shade.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Metal Floor Lamp with Adjustable Dual Shades Mid-Century Modern 1950s

$540

Metal Floor Lamp with Adjustable Dual Shades Mid-Century Modern 1950s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This adjustable metal floor lamp delivers targeted task lighting with two directional cone shades.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Metal Floor Lamp with Adjustable Dual Shades Mid-Century Modern 1950s

$495

Metal Floor Lamp with Adjustable Dual Shades Mid-Century Modern 1950s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This adjustable metal floor lamp delivers sleek task lighting with two directional spotlight shades.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lucitalia KRI Floor Lamp Red Metal Adjustable Italian Postmodern Halogen Light

$1,433

Lucitalia KRI Floor Lamp Red Metal Adjustable Italian Postmodern Halogen Light

By Shigeaki Asahara

Located in Lisboa, PT

The adjustable system allows for precise directional lighting, making it suitable as a reading floor lamp, task light, or ambient lighting element.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Vintage Chapman Mid Century Modern Adjustable Brass Reading Pharmacy Floor Lamp

$1,200

Vintage Chapman Mid Century Modern Adjustable Brass Reading Pharmacy Floor Lamp

By Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage 1980s Chapman Mid Century Modern Adjustable Brass Reading Pharmacy Task Floor Lamp with Dimmer and Arched Base. Circa Late 20th Century.

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bishop Task Floor Lamp with Brushed Brass, Blackened-Steel Shade, and Black Oak

$2,904 / item

Bishop Task Floor Lamp with Brushed Brass, Blackened-Steel Shade, and Black Oak

By John Sorensen-Jolink

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Inspired by the iconic Bishop’s hook cast-iron street lamps that illuminate New York City’s Williamsburg Bridge, this elegant floor lamp is comprised of a blackened-steel hand-spun s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

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Vintage Chrome MCM Floor Task Lamp

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H 52 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

Vintage Chrome MCM Floor Task Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Adjustable vintage chrome task lamp. Shade rotates fully and extends.

Category

Late 20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1950s Cherry Red Task Floor Lamp

Unavailable

H 60 in D 11 in

1950s Cherry Red Task Floor Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A newly powder coated, cherry red, 1950s task floor lamp. Lending to a pragmatic design, the two heads of the lamp are easily swiveled and fastened by the use of its bakelite hardwar...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Grey Vintage Task Lamp

Unavailable

H 44.5 in W 15 in D 9 in

Grey Vintage Task Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Steel Mid Century floor lamp with adjustable arm and fixed stem anchored by a sturdy flat base. Braided fabric outlet cord garners a textural contrast extending beyond utilitarian.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of Koch Lowy Task Lights

Unavailable

H 48 in D 14 in

Pair of Koch Lowy Task Lights

By Koch & Lowy

Located in New York, NY

Pair of brass adjustable floor lamps by Koch Lowy, with dimmer switch. Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sinatra Floor Lamp in Bass with Black Details

Unavailable

H 70.87 in W 51.19 in D 39.38 in

Sinatra Floor Lamp in Bass with Black Details

By Delightfull

Located in New York, NY

It has a height of 70.9 inches and sits on a brass base with a counterweight made in steel for a sleek contemporary style. This task floor lamp exudes a Mid-Century Modern flair that...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Brass

Vintage Pair of Koch & Lowy OMI Brass Adjustable Floor / Task Lamps

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H 45.5 in W 9.25 in D 6 in

Vintage Pair of Koch & Lowy OMI Brass Adjustable Floor / Task Lamps

By Koch & Lowy

Located in Philadelphia, PA

High Quality Pair of Vintage Adjustable Brass Floor/Task Lamps by Koch & Lowy OMI. The head of each lamps adjusts as well as the height.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Cast Iron Adjustable Floor Lamp

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H 58 in W 32 in D 10 in

Cast Iron Adjustable Floor Lamp

Located in Oakville, CT

Original vintage industrial, American made adjustable floor task lamp shown with a distressed 6" diameter shade, new cloth wire and cast iron knuckle fittings.

Category

20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Caracas Task Tripod Floor Lamp

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H 67 in Dm 27.5 in

Caracas Task Tripod Floor Lamp

By Jonathan Adler

Located in New York, NY

Divinely dynamic, our Caracas Task Tripod Floor Lamp is a twinkly, mixed metal standout.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Mid-Century Adjustable Task Floor Lamp

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H 58 in Dm 12 in

Mid-Century Adjustable Task Floor Lamp

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-century task floor lamp with fiberglass shade. This piece has an adjustable arm and shade.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Industrial Adjustable Work Task Floor lamp

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H 7 in Dm 11 in

Industrial Adjustable Work Task Floor lamp

Located in Ferndale, MI

Industrial Adjustable Work Task Floor lamp, Great example of industrial lighting.

Category

Early 20th Century Floor Lamps

Modern Three-Arm Task Floor Lamp

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H 73 in Dm 38 in

Modern Three-Arm Task Floor Lamp

By Jonathan Adler, Arredoluce

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Mid-Century Modern style sculptural three-arm floor lamp by Jonathan Adler featuring adjustable white gloss laser-cut metal teardrop shades and polished nickel arms/base. Measures: ...

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Chelsea House Charlotte Task Floor Lamp

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H 71 in W 17 in D 15 in

Chelsea House Charlotte Task Floor Lamp

By Chelsea House

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stylish airy weathered bronze floor lamp by Chelsesa house having an adjustable height up to 70" and handsome fabric shade that measures 9 h x 8 round. Takes one 60 watt bulb. The sh...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1979 Chapman Task Pharmacy Brass Floor Lamp Ultra-Modern

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H 39.5 in W 8 in D 15.5 in

1979 Chapman Task Pharmacy Brass Floor Lamp Ultra-Modern

By Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1979 Chapman task pharmacy brass floor lamp ultra-modern. Clean lines sharp angles. 39.5 h x 8 w x 15.5 d Original unrestored vintage condition.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Great Industrial Task Lamp

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H 40 in W 38 in

Great Industrial Task Lamp

Located in Ferndale, MI

Great Industrial Task Lamp - Adjustable Floor lamp signed on base "Black Manufacture Phila.

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Modern Holtkötter Leuchten Adjustable Brass Pharmacy Reading Task Floor Lamp

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H 40.5 in W 17.5 in D 8.5 in

Modern Holtkötter Leuchten Adjustable Brass Pharmacy Reading Task Floor Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Contemporary Mid Century Modern Holtkötter Leuchten Adjustable Brass Pharmacy Reading Task Floor Lamp with Adjustable Height. Missing pull chain but foot dimmer/power controller incl...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Koch and Lowy OMI Chrome Adjustable Tented Pharmacy Floor Lamp, 1970s Task Lamp

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H 38.5 in W 9.25 in D 6.25 in

Koch and Lowy OMI Chrome Adjustable Tented Pharmacy Floor Lamp, 1970s Task Lamp

By Koch & Lowy

Located in Chicago, IL

Sleek adjustable task floor lamp by Koch & Lowy, signed OMI. This tall modern task lamp features a bright polished chrome finish with a pivoting triangular shade and dimmer knob.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass Adjustable Task Pharmacy Reading Floor Lamp

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H 52 in W 19 in D 10 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass Adjustable Task Pharmacy Reading Floor Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass Adjustable Task Pharmacy Reading Floor Lamp with Dimmer. Circa Late 20th Century.

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamp Caged Edison Bulb Reading Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Task Light

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H 62 in W 32 in D 9 in

Floor Lamp Caged Edison Bulb Reading Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Task Light

Located in Oakville, CT

Caged Edison bulb adjustable reading lamp or vintage Industrial cast iron floor light. Measures: Cast Iron base measures 9 1/2 in diameter and 9" in height. Top arm measures 31&...

Category

Early 20th Century North American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Portable OC White Floor Task Reading Lamp Light with Three GP Base

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H 73 in W 14.5 in D 22 in

Portable OC White Floor Task Reading Lamp Light with Three GP Base

By O.C. White

Located in Oakville, CT

Portable O C white floor lamp with 3 GP base and telescopic upright. Measure: Stands 73" in height as shown, with a maximum height of 104". Width as shown measures 22", with a maximu...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Nickel Plated Cedric Hartman Task Lamp

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W 18 in D 15 in

Nickel Plated Cedric Hartman Task Lamp

By Cedric Hartman

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A beautiful Hartman Task Lamp in a nickel finish. The lamp is adjustable in both height and placement of the light source. It is signed on the underside (see last image).

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Handsome Pair of Brass Task Lamps

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H 48 in W 8 in D 26 in

Handsome Pair of Brass Task Lamps

By Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Handsome pair of brass floor lamps with elongated shades, "bell" shaped bases and rich patina. Lamps have standard sockets and require a tube shaped bulb. The bases are 8" in diameter.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

1980s Nessen Task Floor Lamp in Brass Pharmacy Light Pivot Reading Bronx NY

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H 43.5 in W 9.5 in D 22.5 in

1980s Nessen Task Floor Lamp in Brass Pharmacy Light Pivot Reading Bronx NY

By Nessen Lighting

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Pharmacy Reading Floor Lamp Brass by NESSEN Studios Bronx New York Articulated shade-diffuser can be positioned in almost any desired position. Height is adjustable. Stamped undernea...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Industrial Task Lamp with Glass Shade c.1920

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H 54.5 in W 8.25 in D 7 in

Adjustable Industrial Task Lamp with Glass Shade c.1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original fully adjustable industrial steampunk task lamp with antique glass shade, attached C clamp and steel knob. Height and length are adjustable by sliding the rod up a...

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Modern Pair Architectural Task Lamps Berenice D12 Meda Rizzatto 80s

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H 48 in Dm 6 in

Contemporary Modern Pair Architectural Task Lamps Berenice D12 Meda Rizzatto 80s

By Paolo Rizzatto

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an outstanding pair of adjustable, architectural, metal task lamps, designed by Paolo Rizzatto and Alberto Meda, made in Italy, circa the 1980s. The base is...

Category

Vintage 1980s Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Industrial Milk Glass Floor Lamp

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H 69 in W 32 in D 9 in

Industrial Milk Glass Floor Lamp

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Industrial cast iron floor reading task light / lamp with antique milk glass shade.

Category

20th Century North American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Bespoke Floor Lamp, Adjustable Vintage Industrial

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H 62 in Dm 10 in

Bespoke Floor Lamp, Adjustable Vintage Industrial

By Get Back, Inc.

Located in Oakville, CT

Bespoke vintage industrial adjustable cast iron floor lamp, task or reading light. Top arm is adjustable in height via a cast iron knuckle fitting.

Category

2010s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron, Steel

O.C. White Adjustable Floor Lamp

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H 71 in W 28 in D 9 in

O.C. White Adjustable Floor Lamp

Located in Oakville, CT

OC white adjustable floor / reading / task lamp with cast iron base and green shade.

Category

20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

O.C. White Adjustable Floor Lamp with Claw Foot Base

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H 62 in W 12 in D 12 in

O.C. White Adjustable Floor Lamp with Claw Foot Base

Located in Oakville, CT

Antique OC white adjustable floor / reading / task lamp with claw foot base and silver shade.

Category

Antique 1890s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Rare Industrial Spring Arm Floor Task Lamp with Milk Glass Diffuser by Dazor

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H 65 in W 29 in D 12 in

Rare Industrial Spring Arm Floor Task Lamp with Milk Glass Diffuser by Dazor

By Dazor

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare, Industrial, floor task lamp by Dazor with cast iron base with articulating, spring-loaded steel arm and milk glass diffuser.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Steel

Cedric Hartman 91 CO Precision Floor Lamp in Brass

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H 40 in Dm 8 in

Cedric Hartman 91 CO Precision Floor Lamp in Brass

By Cedric Hartman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A model 91CO floor / task lamp designed by Cedric Hartman with a solid brass base and brass plate over milled aluminum shade.

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Gigantic Task Floor Lamp

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H 120 in W 96 in D 29.125 in

Gigantic Task Floor Lamp

By Jac Jacobsen, ITRE, Centro Stile

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"The Great JJ" designed by Centro Stile is a super-enlarged version of Jac Jacobsen's Classic L1 task lamp. The L1 was originally designed in 1937 and was the basis for the animated ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Floor Lamps

Casella Task, Brass Floor Lamp, Adjustable High

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H 42 in W 14 in D 10 in

Casella Task, Brass Floor Lamp, Adjustable High

By Casella Lighting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nice reading, task floor lamp, by Casella. Label all original electric parts, working.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Adjustable Brass Industrial Task Angle Poise Floor Lamp

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H 60 in W 8 in D 16 in

Adjustable Brass Industrial Task Angle Poise Floor Lamp

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in New York, NY

Very nice Industrial style brass floor lamp, in very good original and working condition. This lamp is adjustable in height 35 in. Lowest position x 60 in. Highest position, the arm ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Adjustable Height Swing Arm Pharmacy Task Floor Lamp

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H 64.5 in W 18 in D 9 in

1970s Adjustable Height Swing Arm Pharmacy Task Floor Lamp

Located in Doylestown, PA

Adjustable 1970s pharmacy task floor lamp with an antiqued brass finish. Classic and timeless design with a shapely, articulating lamp shade having a white enameled interior and 360...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Task Pharmacy Floor Lamp by Casella

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H 47 in W 6 in D 12 in

Mid-Century Modern Task Pharmacy Floor Lamp by Casella

By Casella

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Mid-Century Modern task pharmacy floor lamp by Casella. Made in the USA, circa 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Brass

Pair of Art Deco Style Polished Brass Task Floor Lamps

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H 44.5 in W 16.5 in D 8 in

Pair of Art Deco Style Polished Brass Task Floor Lamps

By Boyd Lighting

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Stylish pair of brass task floor lamps designed by Harry Lawenda for Boyd Lighting Sausalito, CA.

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Frederick Cooper Mid Century Modern Brass Pharmacy Task Floor Lamp

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H 52 in W 44 in D 9.5 in

Vintage Frederick Cooper Mid Century Modern Brass Pharmacy Task Floor Lamp

By Frederick Cooper

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Frederick Cooper Mid Century Modern Brass Pharmacy Task Floor Lamp. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 52" H x 44" W x 9.5" D. {3-Way (No)}, Location: Section 2) Standar...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Polished Brass Reading / Task Floor Lamps by Casella

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H 43 in W 19.75 in D 17 in

Pair of Vintage Polished Brass Reading / Task Floor Lamps by Casella

By Casella Lighting, Cedric Hartman

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Vintage Polished Brass Reading Floor Lamps. Beautiful Lap Joint On Base. High quality, Well Built Lamp. Height Adjustable & Rotational. 4 available in Polished Brass. 2 av...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Industrial Adjustable Cast Iron and Steel Floor Standing Task Lamp Light

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H 65 in W 9 in D 9 in

Vintage Industrial Adjustable Cast Iron and Steel Floor Standing Task Lamp Light

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Industrial adjustable cast iron and steel floor standing task lamp, light. Shade measures 5" x 4" 2 1/4".

Category

20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

Floor Lamp, Light Vintage Shop Iron Steel Adjustable Reading Task with Claw Foot

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H 51 in W 20.5 in D 8.5 in

Floor Lamp, Light Vintage Shop Iron Steel Adjustable Reading Task with Claw Foot

Located in Oakville, CT

Floor Lamp, Light - Vintage porcelain, cast iron and steel adjustable factory floor reading task lamp, light with claw foot base and Edison bulb.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Steampunk Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Beautiful Pair of Vintage Brass Task Lamps by Casella Lamps

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H 48 in W 15 in D 11.5 in

Beautiful Pair of Vintage Brass Task Lamps by Casella Lamps

By Casella Lighting

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Beautiful pair of vintage task lamps by Casella Lamps. The pair have a patinated brass finish. Lamps adjust in height as well as side to side. Manufactured in Sacramento, California....

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Solid Brass Task Lamps by Casella Lamps, San Francisco

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H 48.5 in W 16 in D 13 in

Pair of Solid Brass Task Lamps by Casella Lamps, San Francisco

By Casella Lighting

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This elegant pair of Mid-Century Casella brass task lamps exemplifies the refined simplicity and functional sophistication of 1970s California design. With clean, minimalist lines an...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Task Reading Pharmacy Lamp by Casella Nickel-Plated

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H 47 in W 10 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Modern Task Reading Pharmacy Lamp by Casella Nickel-Plated

By Casella

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a reading pharmacy lamp in nickel-plated finish by Casella. Beautiful clean modern lines with sculptural base. Stamped with makers label underneath. Dimension...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Industrial Pharmacy Task Lamp by O. C. White & Co. Adjustable

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H 45 in W 15 in D 8 in

Early 20th Century Industrial Pharmacy Task Lamp by O. C. White & Co. Adjustable

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and early O C White industrial floor lamp in brass. Shade by Hubbell. Dated 1902 in the neck of the shade. Signed oc white on adjustable mechanism. Lots of patina. Will be r...

Category

Vintage 1910s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1940s Articulating Reading Lamp with Green Glass Shade

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H 55 in Dm 10 in

1940s Articulating Reading Lamp with Green Glass Shade

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Early, sturdy adjustable work light or task lamp. The floor lamp features a green cased glass shade, articulating nickel-plated arm, iron and nickel plate column and heavy round iron...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Casella Brass Floor Task Lamp

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H 54 in W 18 in D 6 in

Casella Brass Floor Task Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Very useful

Category

Late 20th Century American Floor Lamps

Liseuse Task Floor Lamp

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H 59 in W 8.5 in D 6 in

Liseuse Task Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century black and gold task floor lamp with tri-base. Pivoting diffuser offers flexible options for direction of light.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

American Task Floor Lamp , New England 1930

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H 62 in Dm 18 in

American Task Floor Lamp , New England 1930

Located in Los Angeles, CA

a pivotable task lamp from new england.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Casella Task Lamps

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H 49 in Dm 10 in

Casella Task Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Adustable height (33" to 49"), on/off switch is a dimmer. Hood is made from glass dowels. Will sell separately. Price is for one item.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Casella Chrome Task Lamp

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H 40 in W 17 in D 18 in

Casella Chrome Task Lamp

By Casella

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A mint Casella task lamp. Adjustable height and swivel.

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Von Nessen Task Lamp

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H 54.5 in Dm 9.5 in

Von Nessen Task Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Adjustable height task lamp. Switch works as a dimmer.

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Koch & Lowy Task Lamp

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H 46 in W 9 in D 6 in

Koch & Lowy Task Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Adjustable height task lamp. The on/off switch works as a dimmer.

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Casella Task Lamps

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H 44 in W 20 in D 20 in

Vintage Casella Task Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 20th century Casella brass task lamps with glass rod shades. Shades intact, brass finish very patinated. Updated hardware and wiring.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Stiffel Task Lamps

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Vintage Stiffel Task Lamps

By Stiffel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brass with hooded shades and heavily weighted bases. Original hardware with updated wiring and cloth cord. Size extends from . Priced individually at $1450 ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Counterpoise Task French Drafting Lamp

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H 66 in W 32 in D 14 in

Counterpoise Task French Drafting Lamp

Located in Bedford, NY

Floor standing lamp with counter balance and wire with glass light globe. The lamp can be adjusted higher to lower and the entire structure moved. It can be used as a reading floor...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Cedric Hartman Task Lamps in Brass-Set of 3

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H 35 in W 11 in D 13 in

Cedric Hartman Task Lamps in Brass-Set of 3

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A great set of these highly sought after, hand made, task lamps. All fully signed and perfectly functional. Priced individually.

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Casella Chrome Task Light

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H 50 in

Casella Chrome Task Light

Located in Valley Stream, NY

Chrome task light with black diffuser grid at top of shade, adjusts to 50 inches, 75 watts.

Category

American Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Three-Armed Vintage Jielde Task Light by Jean-Louis Domecq

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H 59.06 in Dm 7.88 in

Three-Armed Vintage Jielde Task Light by Jean-Louis Domecq

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This iconic three-armed Industrial task light was designed by Jean-Louis Domecq in 1949, and manufactured by Jieldé in Lyon, France during the 1950s. This lamp has been restored ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Three-Armed Vintage Jielde Task Light by Jean Louis Domecq

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H 59.06 in Dm 7.88 in

Three-Armed Vintage Jielde Task Light by Jean Louis Domecq

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This iconic three-armed Industrial task light was designed by Jean Louis Domecq in 1949 and manufactured by Jieldé in Lyon, France during the 1950s. This lamp has been restored caref...

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Floor Lamps

Mid-Century Modern Arc Floor Lamp in the Style of Florian Shulz

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H 46.5 in W 25 in D 10 in

Mid-Century Modern Arc Floor Lamp in the Style of Florian Shulz

By Florian Schulz

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

This rare floor or task lamp is designed with an orbital arc form in all-original patinated brass.

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Koch & Lowy Mid Century Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp

$895

H 44.5 in W 14.5 in D 5.75 in

Koch & Lowy Mid Century Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp

By Koch & Lowy

Located in Bridgeport, CT

"Koch + Lowy" engraved at the top of the support. Ca. 1970's. Their iconic brass pharmacy floor lamp with adjustable height and arm plus an adjustable shade both in height and rotat...

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Other

Mid-Century Patinated Brass Adjustable Pharmacy Floor Lamp

$1,400

H 58 in W 15 in D 10 in

Mid-Century Patinated Brass Adjustable Pharmacy Floor Lamp

Located in Rio Vista, CA

An aged and refined mid-century modern patinated brass pharmacy floor lamp made in the style and manner of similar lamps by Koch & Lowy, and Casella. The lamp features a slender ...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Dual Head Floor Lamp

$1,750

H 63.5 in W 20.25 in D 7 in

Dual Head Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This stylish bronze floor lamp's dual lamp shades make it a perfect purchase for a pair of readers. Overall Dimensions: 20.25"w x 7.00"d x 63.5"h Please inquire about shipping quot...

Category

2010s Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Adjustable Brass Pharmacy Style Floor Reading Lamp att. to Koch and Lowy c 1980s

$695

H 57 in W 6.25 in D 15 in

Adjustable Brass Pharmacy Style Floor Reading Lamp att. to Koch and Lowy c 1980s

By Holtkoetter, Koch & Lowy

Located in New York, NY

Sleek adjustable pharmacy style floor lamp, in sophisticated satin brass finish. The lamp is adjustable in height ( 52.5" - 57" ) the shade tilts, and the vertical post swivels ton ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Adjustable Reading Floor Lamp, 1970s, Germany

$1,490

H 47.25 in W 21.66 in D 9.45 in

Brass Adjustable Reading Floor Lamp, 1970s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Brass adjustable floor lamp from Germany, 1970s. The lamp has a very clean and linear construction, with a round weighted base, a slim vertical stem and a curved upper arm leading in...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Original Koch & Lowy Articulated Polished Brass Floor Lamp Mid-Century Modern

$1,750

H 46 in W 17 in D 6.5 in

Original Koch & Lowy Articulated Polished Brass Floor Lamp Mid-Century Modern

By Koch & Lowy

Located in Miami, FL

This polished brass floor lamp, was made by the esteemed American Company Koch & Lowy, that designed all forms of lighting, from table to floor lamps, and chandeliers. It is bes...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal, Enamel

Midcentury Patinated Brass Adjustable Pharmacy Floor Lamp

$1,800

H 56 in W 15 in D 10 in

Midcentury Patinated Brass Adjustable Pharmacy Floor Lamp

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A classic mid-century modern style adjustable pharmacy floor lamp featuring a patinated brass finish and domed metal shade. The design showcases a slender vertical stem anchored by a...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass Casella Style Adjustable Tubular Floor Lamp

$450

H 43 in W 21 in D 10 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass Casella Style Adjustable Tubular Floor Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass Casella Style Adjustable Height Tubular Floor Lamp. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 43-33" H x 21" W x 10" D.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Adjustable OMI Floor Lamp with Brass Rounded Shade

$950

H 50 in W 15 in D 10 in

Vintage Brass Adjustable OMI Floor Lamp with Brass Rounded Shade

Located in New York, NY

Lovely heavy brass pharmacy style adjustable floor lamp . This OMI lamp adjusts in height from 43” -50”. The shade adjust up and down and side to side and is 6” x 5”. With slats on t...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Industrial Floor Lamp

$1,800

H 52.25 in W 20.25 in D 20.25 in

Vintage Industrial Floor Lamp

Located in Oakville, CT

Adjustable factory floor lamp Overall Height: 52 1/4" Arm Length: 20 1/4" Shade Diameter: 6 1/4" / Base Diameter: 10 1/2" Materials: steel & cast iron.

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Mid-20th Century American Floor Lamps

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Steel, Iron

Adjustable task light table lamp

$1,000

H 39 in Dm 9.25 in

Adjustable task light table lamp

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Adjustable metal task light table lamp. Measured as shown at max height.

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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Casella Style Bronzed Swing Arm Pharmacy Floor Lamp

$1,200

H 35 in W 22 in D 10 in

Casella Style Bronzed Swing Arm Pharmacy Floor Lamp

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Mid-century modern design pharmacy swing-arm floor lamp made in the manner and style of Casella Lighting San Francisco, CA. The lamp features a handsome bronzed or antiqued brass fin...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Mid-Century Brass Floor Lamp

$1,500

H 62.5 in W 12 in D 33 in

Mid-Century Brass Floor Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage modern arch lamp in brass with polished finish. Please confirm location.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Mid-Century Patinated Brass Adjustable Pharmacy Floor Lamp

$1,200

H 51.5 in W 18.5 in D 10 in

Mid-Century Patinated Brass Adjustable Pharmacy Floor Lamp

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A weathered mid-century modern patinated brass pharmacy floor lamp made in the style of similar lamps by Koch and Lowy and Casella. The lamp features a flexible brass-clad adjustable...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Adjustable Modern Floor Lamp

$600

H 47.5 in W 25 in D 9 in

Adjustable Modern Floor Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Adjustable black metal floor lamp. Arm can be lowered and adjusted in and out. Please confirm location NY or NJ

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Medical Floor Lamp

$1,800

H 56 in Dm 26 in

Vintage Medical Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Vintage medical floor lamp. USA, circa 1930. Restored and rewired. Provenance: Originally acquired from Wyeth Gallery by one a client.

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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Floor Lamps

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Chrome, Metal

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Erotic Scene - Héliogravure by Micheal Von Zichy - 1911

By Micheal Von Zichy

Located in Roma, IT

Erotic scene is an original Héliogravure artwork on ivory-colored paper, realized by Micheal Von Zichy in 1911. Printed in only 300 copies, Leipzig; Privatdruck, from the Catalogue ...

Category

1910s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Engraving

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Floor Task Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of floor task lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and steel, all floor task lamps available were constructed with great care. We have 21 antique and vintage floor task lamps in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of floor task lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of floor task lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Modern floor task lamps are of considerable interest. If space is limited, there are small floor task lamps measuring 6 inches across. Jonathan Adler, Casella Lighting and Casella each produced beautiful floor task lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Floor Task Lamps?

Floor task lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,500, while the lowest priced sells for $595 and the highest can go for as much as $6,800.

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 Floor Task Lamps

What are floor lamps?
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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.
How tall should floor lamps be?
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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.

Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
What is a torchiere floor lamp?
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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.
What is the best floor lamp?
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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.
Should a floor lamp match my table lamps?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
It doesn't need to match exactly; consistent wood tone or metal finish reads more intentional than an identical pair.
What is a good bright floor lamp?
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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?
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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 you identify an old floor lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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?
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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.
How can I tell if a floor lamp is vintage?
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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.
How tall should an arc floor lamp be?
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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.
What are the parts of a floor lamp called?
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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.
What is the best reading floor lamp?
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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 is the best floor lamp for reading?
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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.
Are LED floor lamps worth it?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
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?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
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 tall should a floor lamp be next to a sofa?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
A floor lamp used for reading typically measures 58 to 62 inches, positioning the shade just above shoulder height when seated.
Is the Flos Arco floor lamp adjustable?
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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?
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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.
What's the difference between a floor lamp and a table lamp for a living room?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Floor lamps provide ambient or reading light from the floor and free up surface space, while table lamps sit on a side table and offer more localized, task-oriented light.