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Very Unusual Arts and Crafts Telescopic Floor Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very Unusual Arts and Crafts Telescopic Floor Lamp
A very attractive and unusual piece, the lamp
Category
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Modern Chrome and Wood Telescopic Floor Lamp A great designer piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Modern Chrome and Wood Telescopic Floor Lamp
A great designer piece in chrome and dark
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
A MINIMAL MODERNIST Telescopic FLOOR LAMP by OSTUNI & FORTI, O-LUCE, Italy 1970
By Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare telescopic floor lamp, by Giuseppe Ostuni & Forti, O-luce edition, Italy 1970.
This floor
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
H 74.81 in Dm 15.75 in
Italian Space Age Marble Base and Steel Structure Telescopic Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age marble base and steel structure telescopic floor lamp, 1970s
Floor lamp with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Cut Steel
H 82.68 in W 99.22 in D 17.33 in
Mid Century Modern Telescopic Floor Lamp by Gebrüder Cosack Germany 1950s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and highly decorative Mid Century Modern telescopic floor lamp or reading light
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 57.09 in W 17.72 in D 13 in
1970s Laurel Lamp Company Telescopic Floor Lamp Pair
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Pair of tall modern Laurel floor lamps in brushed nickel manufactured by Laurel Lamp Co USA
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce, Telescopic Floor Lamp, model 201
By Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
lighting for many years. This table/floor lamp, model 201, has a telescopic function enabling a height
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Chrome
1970 Giuseppe Raimondi ' Snail ' Telescopic Floor Lamp for Studio Luce, Italy
By Giuseppe Raimondi, Studio Luce
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare ' Snail ' floor lamp by architect Giuseppe Raimondi for Studio Luce, Italy.
Enameled shade
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 69 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in
PAIR OF ViNTAGE DAVID LINLEY ADJUSTABLE TELESCOPIC FLOOR LAMPS ORIGINAL SHADEs
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
vintage, now discontinued David Linley articulated, adjustable floor standing lamps
A very good looking
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
H 78.75 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Brass Telescopic Floor Lamp with Red Travertine Marble Tops, Italy
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1920s.
It features a brass and varnished steel frame with a red travertine tops and a Murano glass lampshade, which is hand blown by Vittorio Zecchin.
It is a Renaiss...
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Renaissance Revival Floor Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Brass, Steel
Telescopic Floor Lamp or Reading Light Sintesi by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide
By Ernesto Gismondi, Artemide
Located in Munich, DE
Vintage telescopic and rotating floor lamp or reading light 'Sintesi'. Adjustable in vertically and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 8.86 in Dm 72.84 in
Italian leather and brass floor lamp
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Italian telescopic floor lamp in green leather and brass in the style of Guglielmo Ulrich or Angelo
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1980s Bronze Adjustable Shaded Floor Lamp Holtkotter Leuchten Germany
By Holtkoetter
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s Bronze Adjustable Shaded Floor Lamp Holtkotter Leuchten Germany
Adjustable shaded floor lamp
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST FLOOR LAMP by OSTUNI & FORTI, O-LUCE, Italy, 1960
By Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare telescopic floor lamp, Minimalist, Modernist, Constructivist, Radical, Space-Age, with a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 63.78 in Dm 19.69 in
Vintage Metal Telescopic Adjustable Floor Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage Metal Telescopic Adjustable Floor Lamp
Vintage Metal Telescopic Adjustable Floor Lamp
Category
Vintage 1940s Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Telescopic Brass Floor Lamp, Danish, 1940s
Located in London, GB
finer shape. It is also listed as 'Telescopic Brass Floor Lamp, Danish, 1940s'.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
19th Century Brass Telescopic Standard Floor Lamp
Located in Dublin, IE
quality Victorian telescopic brass floor standard lamp now converted to electricity.
This lamp features a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Telescopic Brass Floor Standing Lamp Swivel Angle Reading Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Telescopic Brass Floor Standing Lamp Swivel Angle Reading Lamp
This charming floor Standing Study
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Telescopic Brass Table or Floor Lamp, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A Danish brass telescopic lamp with a sectional tapered stem and circular base, circa 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Brass telescopic standard lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
Brass standard lamp, with a central ebonised brass column having leaf decoration. All raised on a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
WAS Benson. An extremely rare Arts & Crafts iron telescopic standard floor lamp
By Was Benson
Located in London, GB
WAS Benson. An extremely rare telescopic iron standard or floor lamp. With later rewiring for
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps
Materials
Berlin Iron
H 55.12 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Rare Telescopic Mid-Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp by Florian Schulz 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant telescopic brass floor lamp. Designed and manufactured by Florian Schulz
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Corinthian Column Brass Telescopic Standard Lamp
By James Hinks & Son
Located in London, GB
A telescopic brass Corinthian column standard lamp, Hinks pattern, circa 1890.
Adjustable height
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th century telescopic standard lamps
By James Hinks & Son
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of cast gilt-brass standard lamps by Hinks, with circular adjustable column, on shaped splayed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Ormolu & Onyx Telescopic Standard Lamp
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional quality Roccoco revival late 19th century French Ormolu and onyx telescopic standard
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Floor Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu
Brass Telescopic Standard Lamp in the Manner of Benson
Located in London, GB
A brass telescopic standard lamp, tripod base, with ball weight, in the manner of W.A.S Benson
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Angelo Ostuni and Renato Forti Telescopic Lamp for Oluce, Model 201
By Giuseppe Ostuni, Oluce
Located in San Francisco, CA
Angelo Ostuni model 201 telescopic floor and table lamp designed for OLuce, circa 1980. This
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Steel
An Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Brass Telescopic Standard Lamp
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1910
A fine Arts and Crafts brass standard lamp, with telescopic stem, with stylised
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Folding Reading Lamp with Telescopic Arm and Dual Light Intensity
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage Folding Reading Lamp with Telescopic Arm and Dual Light Intensity
Add a touch of vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 19.3 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Italian Modern Metal Telescopical Arc Lamp by Pirro Cuniberti for Sirrah, 1970s
By Sirrah, Pirro Cuniberti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern metal telescopical and adjustable arc lamp by Pirro Cuniberti for Sirrah, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 118.12 in W 98.43 in D 23.63 in
A Striking Brass Baroque Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
Striking brass floor lamp, smart telescopic adjustment on tapered column with serpent detail above
Category
Early 20th Century European Baroque Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Golf Floor Standard Lamp
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique brass golf lamp with three golf clubs.
An excellent quality telescopic brass floor lamp
Category
Vintage 1920s Sporting Art Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Giuseppe Ostuni model 201 with telescopic arm, Oluce edition, 1950
By Giuseppe Ostuni, Oluce
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Rare piece, this floor lamp (and table lamp) model 201 was designed by Giuseppe Ostuni in 1952 in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
1970s Chrome Pharmacy Floor Lamp Koch Lowy DMI
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Swing Arm Telescopic Reading Floor Lamp Koch & Lowy USA
attributed Koch Lowy DMI chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
American Brass Spot Light on Telescopic Barber Pole Tripod Stand, NY, Circa 1880
By House of Troy
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass Nautical Swivel spot light on telescopic barber pole tripod stand, Troy, NY. Late
Category
Antique 1880s American American Empire Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 56.5 in W 12 in D 10.5 in
Model 201 Floor/Table Lamp by Ostuni & Forti for Oluce
By Oluce, Renato Forti, Angelo Ostuni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 201 telescopic floor/table lamp by Angelo Ostuni and Renato Forti for O-Luce. Designed and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Adjustable Vintage Floor Lamp or Reading Light by Germany 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Vintage telescopic and rotating floor lamp or reading light. Adjustable in vertically and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN SPACE-AGE FLOOR LAMP by ETIENNE FERMIGIER MONIX France 1960
By Etienne Fermigier
Located in PARIS, FR
A mid-century-modern space-age, telescopic floor lamp, with 3 orientable lights, to be fixed by
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 106.3 in W 5.12 in D 17.72 in
Antique Victorian Brass Corinthian Column Telescopic Standard Lamp 19th C
Located in London, GB
telescopic floor standard lamp now converted to electricity, circa 1890 in date.
This splendid lamp
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 50.79 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
Victorian Brass Telescopic Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Victorian Brass Telescopic Floor Lamp, Electrified
Category
Antique 19th Century English Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bag Turgi Telescopic Floor Lamp, Switzerland 1940s
By BAG Turgi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Telescopic floor lamp manufactured by Bronzewarenfabrik, 1940s edition. Two lamps available. One
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Floor Lamps
Materials
Nickel
BAG Turgi Telescopic Floor Lamp, Switzerland, 1930s
By BAG Turgi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely rare Swiss modernist floor lamp boasting the clever on/off Bakelite switch significant to
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Fontana Arte blue bell floor lamp
By CP & PR Associati
Located in Den Bommel, NL
Fantastic designed Italian telescopic floor lamp with single adjustable fixture on arched shaft
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Wohnberdarf Floor Lamp in Nickeled Brass, 1940s
By Wohnbedarf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Telescopic floor lamp with integrated socket/swivel allows a wide range of movement and lighting
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Nickel
English Edwardian Telescopic Brass Standard/floor Lamp
Located in Middleburg, VA
ENGLISH EDWARDIAN TELESCOPIC BRASS STANDARD/FLOOR LAMP - RE-WIRED FOR USE IN THE US, NEW SILK SHADE
Category
Early 20th Century English Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century French Telescopic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Wembley, GB
A telescopic wrought iron floor. French, early 20C.
Professionally re-wired. Lacking one
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Arts & Crafts Telescopic Standard Lamp
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Late 19th century Arts & Crafts telescopic standard oil lamp with copper floral decorations to the
Category
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair of Early 20th Century Brass Telescopic Standard Lamps
By Messenger and Sons
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Pair of early 20th century neoclassical brass telescopic standard lamps, in the form of a
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Neoclassical Revival Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Theatre Light from Rank Film Equipment on Telescopic Tri Pod Stand
Located in London, GB
Vintage theatre light by Strand Electric, on telescopic tripod stand, black metal casing with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 70.87 in W 15.36 in D 13 in
RAAK Telescopic Floor Lamp
By RAAK
Located in Geneva, CH
Smoked glass and chrome telescopic floor lamp by RAAK, Netherland, circa 1970
Adjustable height
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Telescopic Floor Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
Art Deco telescopic floor lamp. Walnut veneer.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Floor Lamps
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Brass Telescopic Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A brass telescopic floor lamp, with intricate cast stem.
France, circa 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Brass Telescopic Floor Lamp by Bergboms
By Bergboms
Located in London, GB
A brass telescopic floor lamp by Bergboms.
Sweden, 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Brass Telescopic Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco brass telescopic floor lamp, on a glass slab circular base.
Sweden, circa 1930.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamps
Mid-Century Brass Telescopic Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A brass telescopic floor lamp.
Sweden, Mid-20th Century.
With the shade as shown on the photo
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Brass and Leather Telescopic Floor Lamp Denmark, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A leather bound, brass, telescopic floor lamp with conical, navy shade.
This floor lamp was
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Arredoluce Telescopic Floor Lamp
By Arredoluce
Located in London, GB
Brass, red stitched leather red laquer shade.
Height can be adjusted. Shade has possibly been replaced.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1970s Brass Telescopic Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A brass floor lamp, the telescopic stem on a tripod base
France, circa 1970.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
1970s Brass Telescopic Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A brass floor lamp, the telescopic stem on a tripod base
France, circa 1970.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Italian Modern Black Shade Wenge Telescopic Floor Lamp with Brass Details, 1970s
Located in IT
Italian modern black shade wenge telescopic floor lamp with brass details, 1970s.
This lamp is in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 84.65 in W 78.75 in D 13.78 in
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Telescopic Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic telescopic floor lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and steel, every telescopic floor lamp was constructed with great care. Find 53 options for an antique or vintage telescopic floor lamp now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect telescopic floor lamp — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A telescopic floor lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made telescopic floor lamp over the years, but those crafted by Arteluce, Angelo Ostuni and Arredoluce are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Telescopic Floor Lamp?
Prices for a telescopic floor lamp start at $595 and top out at $7,500 with the average selling for $1,736.
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 Telescopic Floor Lamp
- What are floor lamps?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024A 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024A 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A torchiere floor lamp is a lamp known for its upright, torch-like frame. The name is derived from the French word for “torch.” The light of this fixture points upward, providing indirect light.
- What is the best floor lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Floor lamps have evolved since their inception as torchères in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To choose an arc floor lamp, consider the layout of the room and the space available to ensure that the fixture you select can reach over your furniture and fit in the area. Also, think about the quality of light that you prefer. Lamps with fabric and frosted glass shades will usually provide softer illumination than ones with exposed bulbs. Find a selection of arc floor lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022On a floor lamp, a rotary switch is a part used to turn the light on and off. Specifically, it has a threaded stem with a knob at the end. To use it, you twist the knob. Find a collection of antique and vintage floor lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A good bright floor lamp depends on various factors such as other light sources in the room, the number of lumens required, and so on. When it comes to floor lamps, a good rule of thumb is that a sitting room or bedroom needs 10 to 20 lumens per square foot, while a bathroom or kitchen requires 70 to 80 lumens per square foot. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023How tall an arc lamp should be depends on the height of your furniture. The lamp needs to be able to reach over the piece and allow enough clearance for you to sit comfortably. Generally, arc lamps are 60 to 82 inches tall. Find a range of arc lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The main parts of a floor lamp are called the body, neck, socket harp and shade. A lamp body is the decorative portion of the lamp made from wood, metal, porcelain or another material, and the neck travels from the body to the socket where you install a bulb. On floor lamps with shades, the shade is the covering over the bulb, while the harp is the frame that holds the shade in place. Shop a collection of floor lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best reading floor lamp is a matter of preference. Your lamp should be at eye level with an adjustable head and neck. It should also be a good fit with respect to the shape of the living room, the décor and furniture style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Floor lamps have seen an evolution from the time they were invented, as torches that originated in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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.
- Are LED floor lamps worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Many 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The type of floor lamp that gives off the most light is those lamps with white bell shades and LED light bulbs. Bell shades shed light between the top and bottom of the shade and tend to illuminate an entire room.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the arc of the Flos Arco floor lamp is designed to allow you to adjust it with ease. Designed in 1962, this iconic style features telescoping detail built into the gracefully arched arm, making it simple to increase or decrease the height. Browse a collection of Flos Arco floor lamps on 1stDibs.
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