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.

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.

Is the Flos Arco floor lamp adjustable?

Yes, the arc of the Flos Arco floor lamp is designed to allow you to adjust it with ease. Designed in 1962, this iconic style features telescoping detail built into the gracefully arched arm, making it simple to increase or decrease the height. Browse a collection of Flos Arco floor lamps on 1stDibs.

What type of floor lamp gives the most light?

The type of floor lamp that gives off the most light is those lamps with white bell shades and LED light bulbs. Bell shades shed light between the top and bottom of the shade and tend to illuminate an entire room.

How do I assemble a Noguchi paper lantern floor lamp?

The assembly of Noguchi Akari light sculptures depends on the model, as there are several models available. Take note of your exact model number and then consult the brand’s website for the multi-stepped process of assembly. Shop a range of vintage and modern Isamu Noguchi light sculptures on 1stDibs.

Telescopic Floor Lamp

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Italian Marble Base Lamps

Very Unusual Arts and Crafts Telescopic Floor Lamp

$2,154 / item

H 150 in W 53 in D 31 in

Very Unusual Arts and Crafts Telescopic Floor Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Very Unusual Arts and Crafts Telescopic Floor Lamp A very attractive and unusual piece, the lamp

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Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Vintage Brass Telescopic Floor Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany ca. 1980s

$1,057 / item

H 64.97 in Dm 19.69 in

Vintage Brass Telescopic Floor Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany ca. 1980s

By Florian Schulz

Located in Geneva, CH

Vintage brass adjustable telescopic floor lamp attributed to Florian Schulz, made in Germany ca

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Vintage 1980s German Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Chrome and Wood Telescopic Floor Lamp A great designer piece

$1,292

H 188 in Dm 51 in

Mid Century Modern Chrome and Wood Telescopic Floor Lamp A great designer piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Mid Century Modern Chrome and Wood Telescopic Floor Lamp A great designer piece in chrome and dark

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

A MINIMAL MODERNIST Telescopic FLOOR LAMP by OSTUNI & FORTI, O-LUCE, Italy 1970

$4,465

H 74.81 in Dm 15.75 in

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

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

Italian Space Age Marble Base and Steel Structure Telescopic Floor Lamp, 1970s

$2,350

H 82.68 in W 99.22 in D 17.33 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

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Cut Steel

Mid Century Modern Telescopic Floor Lamp by Gebrüder Cosack Germany 1950s

$3,290

H 57.09 in W 17.72 in D 13 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

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce, Telescopic Floor Lamp, model 201

$5,049

H 59.85 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

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

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Chrome

Italian mid-century modern adjustable telescopic floor lamp marble base, 1960s

$1,504

H 55.12 in Dm 18.12 in

Italian mid-century modern adjustable telescopic floor lamp marble base, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern adjustable telescopic metal and black fabric floor lamp with Marquinia

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Gino Sarfatti, Yellow Telescopic Floor Lamp, Model 1045, designed 1948, Arteluce

$19,525

H 63 in W 15.36 in D 19.3 in

Gino Sarfatti, Yellow Telescopic Floor Lamp, Model 1045, designed 1948, Arteluce

By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Gino Sarfatti, Floor Light, model 1045 for Arteluce, Italy, designed in 1948 The telescopic

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1970 Giuseppe Raimondi ' Snail ' Telescopic Floor Lamp for Studio Luce, Italy

$4,995Sale Price|37% Off

H 69 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in

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

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

PAIR OF ViNTAGE DAVID LINLEY ADJUSTABLE TELESCOPIC FLOOR LAMPS ORIGINAL SHADEs

$3,972 / set

H 78.75 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 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

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Brass Telescopic Floor Lamp with Red Travertine Marble Tops, Italy

$2,937

H 81.5 in Dm 20.48 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...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Renaissance Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Brass, Steel

Angelo Ostuni & Renato Forti for Oluce, Telescopic Floor Lamp, model 201, 1950s

$5,049

H 59.85 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

Angelo Ostuni & Renato Forti for Oluce, Telescopic Floor Lamp, model 201, 1950s

By Renato Forti, Angelo Ostuni, Oluce

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Angelo Ostuni and Renato Forti for Oluce, Italy 1950s Telescopic Floor/Table Lamp, model 201/v2

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum, Brass

Telescopic Floor Lamp or Reading Light Sintesi by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide

$2,291

H 8.86 in Dm 72.84 in

Telescopic Floor Lamp or Reading Light Sintesi by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide

By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi

Located in Munich, DE

Vintage telescopic and rotating floor lamp or reading light 'Sintesi'. Adjustable in vertically and

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian leather and brass floor lamp

$2,960Sale Price|55% Off

H 74.81 in W 14.18 in D 41.34 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

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Vintage 1940s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST FLOOR LAMP by OSTUNI & FORTI, O-LUCE, Italy, 1960

$7,638

H 63.78 in Dm 19.69 in

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

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal Telescopic Adjustable Floor Lamp

$1,333

H 79 in Dm 24 in

Vintage Metal Telescopic Adjustable Floor Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Vintage Metal Telescopic Adjustable Floor Lamp Vintage Metal Telescopic Adjustable Floor Lamp

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Vintage 1940s Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Telescopic Brass Floor Lamp, Danish, 1940s

$3,029

H 75.6 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in

Telescopic Brass Floor Lamp, Danish, 1940s

Located in London, GB

finer shape. It is also listed as 'Telescopic Brass Floor Lamp, Danish, 1940s'.

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

Materials

Brass

Telescopic Brass Floor Standing Lamp Swivel Angle Reading Lamp

$1,481

H 77 in W 17 in D 11 in

Telescopic Brass Floor Standing Lamp Swivel Angle Reading Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Telescopic Brass Floor Standing Lamp Swivel Angle Reading Lamp This charming floor Standing Study

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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass telescopic standard lamp

$2,639Sale Price|20% Off

H 72.5 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in

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

Arts and Crafts Telescopic Brass Floor Lamp This lamp is a statuesque piece i

$1,413

H 77 in Dm 13 in

Arts and Crafts Telescopic Brass Floor Lamp This lamp is a statuesque piece i

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Telescopic Brass Floor Lamp This lamp is a statuesque piece in brass with a

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Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

WAS Benson. An extremely rare Arts & Crafts iron telescopic standard floor lamp

$16,832

H 55.12 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in

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

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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Berlin Iron

Rare Telescopic Mid-Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp by Florian Schulz 1970s

$7,990

H 63 in Dm 20.08 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

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th century telescopic standard lamps

$7,810Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 61 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in

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

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Antique Late 19th Century British Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Ormolu & Onyx Telescopic Standard Lamp

$8,754

H 70.87 in Dm 16.93 in

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

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Floor Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

Brass Telescopic Standard Lamp in the Manner of Benson

$3,501

H 56 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in

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

$6,580

H 157 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

Angelo Ostuni and Renato Forti Telescopic Lamp for Oluce, Model 201

By Oluce, Giuseppe Ostuni

Located in San Francisco, CA

Angelo Ostuni model 201 telescopic floor and table lamp designed for OLuce, circa 1980. This

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Antique English Arts And Crafts Brass Telescopic Standard Lamp C.1900

$2,733Sale Price|30% Off

H 56.5 in W 22.05 in D 21.07 in

Antique English Arts And Crafts Brass Telescopic Standard Lamp C.1900

Located in London, GB

Antique English Arts And Crafts Brass Standard Lamp C.1900 With a telescopic shaft, an octagonal

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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Folding Reading Lamp with Telescopic Arm and Dual Light Intensity

$148

H 19.3 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in

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

A Striking Brass Baroque Floor Lamp

$2,625

H 66.93 in Dm 17.33 in

A Striking Brass Baroque Floor Lamp

Located in London, England

Striking brass floor lamp, smart telescopic adjustment on tapered column with serpent detail above

Category

Early 20th Century European Baroque Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Chrome Pharmacy Floor Lamp Koch Lowy DMI

$1,250

H 50 in W 10 in D 25.63 in

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

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

American Brass Spot Light on Telescopic Barber Pole Tripod Stand, NY, Circa 1880

$7,500

H 56.5 in W 12 in D 10.5 in

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

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Antique 1880s American American Empire Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Vintage Floor Lamp or Reading Light by Germany 1960s

$2,585

H 64.97 in W 19.69 in D 25.6 in

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

Model 201 Floor/Table Lamp by Ostuni & Forti for Oluce

$15,000

H 62 in Dm 8 in

Model 201 Floor/Table Lamp by Ostuni & Forti for Oluce

By Oluce, Angelo Ostuni, Renato Forti

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

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN SPACE-AGE FLOOR LAMP by ETIENNE FERMIGIER MONIX France 1960

$7,050

H 106.3 in W 5.12 in D 17.72 in

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

Antique Victorian Brass Corinthian Column Telescopic Standard Lamp 19th Century

$1,683

H 50.79 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in

Antique Victorian Brass Corinthian Column Telescopic Standard Lamp 19th Century

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

Antique Brass Golf Floor Standard Lamp

$3,703

H 55.52 in W 21.07 in D 21.07 in

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 Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

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Victorian Brass Telescopic Floor Lamp

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H 74 in W 18 in D 18 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

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H 91 in W 21 in D 21 in

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

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H 91 in W 23 in D 23 in

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

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Fontana Arte blue bell floor lamp

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H 86.62 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in

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

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H 70 in W 13 in D 23 in

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

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H 68 in Dm 17 in

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

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Early 20th Century English Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Telescopic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

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H 74.41 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in

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

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Arts & Crafts Telescopic Standard Lamp

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H 50 in Dm 22 in

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

Unavailable

H 60 in Dm 22 in

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

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H 70.87 in W 15.36 in D 13 in

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

RAAK Telescopic Floor Lamp

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H 68.9 in Dm 15.75 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

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Telescopic Floor Lamp

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H 68.75 in Dm 20 in

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

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H 59.06 in Dm 9.45 in

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

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H 55.12 in W 20.48 in D 12.01 in

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

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H 62.6 in Dm 19.69 in

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.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamps

Mid-Century Brass Telescopic Floor Lamp

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H 57.88 in Dm 16.15 in

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

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

Materials

Brass

Brass and Leather Telescopic Floor Lamp Denmark, 1950s

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H 39.38 in Dm 23.63 in

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

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Arredoluce Telescopic Floor Lamp

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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

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.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Brass Telescopic Floor Lamp

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H 63 in Dm 15.75 in

1970s Brass Telescopic Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

A brass floor lamp, the telescopic stem on a tripod base France, circa 1970.

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

1970s Brass Telescopic Floor Lamp

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H 63 in Dm 15.75 in

1970s Brass Telescopic Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

A brass floor lamp, the telescopic stem on a tripod base France, circa 1970.

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

Italian Modern Black Shade Wenge Telescopic Floor Lamp with Brass Details, 1970s

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H 84.65 in W 78.75 in D 13.78 in

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

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Mid-Century Brass Telescopic Floor lamp

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H 58.27 in W 26.78 in D 11.82 in

Mid-Century Brass Telescopic Floor lamp

Located in London, GB

A brass telescopic reading floor lamp. France, Circa 1950 148 cm high by 68 cm wide by 30 cm depth

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Brass Telescopic Floor Lamp

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H 63 in Dm 17.72 in

Mid-Century Brass Telescopic Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

A brass telescopic lacquered brass floor lamp. France, third quarter of the 20th Century. With the

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

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Brass Telescopic Floor Lamp by Falkenberg Belysning

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H 50.4 in Dm 13.78 in

Midcentury Brass Telescopic Floor Lamp by Falkenberg Belysning

By Falkenbergs Belysning

Located in London, GB

A brass telescopic reading floor lamp by Falkenberg Belysning the stem, of adjustable height and

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

Materials

Brass

Metal, Brass and Marble Telescopic Floor Lamp, 1950s

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H 86.62 in Dm 13.78 in

Metal, Brass and Marble Telescopic Floor Lamp, 1950s

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made from brass, marble, white opaline glass and painted metal. It is absolutely original. Diameter 35 cm H max 220 cm, H min 143 cm.

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Vintage 1950s Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Metal

Arteluce Pair of Telescopic Floor Lamps in Enameled Steel 1983 'Signed'

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H 50.5 in Dm 9 in

Arteluce Pair of Telescopic Floor Lamps in Enameled Steel 1983 'Signed'

By Arteluce

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of telescopic sculptural floor lamps, model club 1195, in enameled steel with sand blasted

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Steel

French 1950s Telescopic Reading Floor Lamp

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H 55.12 in W 11.82 in D 27.56 in

French 1950s Telescopic Reading Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

A patinated brass telescopic floor lamp, with an ivory tapered shade orientation adjustable France

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Mid-20th Century French Floor Lamps

Midcentury Two-Arm Brass Floor Lamp

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H 63.78 in Dm 13.78 in

Midcentury Two-Arm Brass Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

A brass and beech two armed telescopic floor lamp, with bespoke shades. Sweden, circa 1940.

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

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Oak and Nickel Floor Lamp

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H 61.03 in Dm 10.63 in

Art Deco Oak and Nickel Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco stained oak and nickel lated telescopic floor lamp. Sweden, Circa 1930.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Space Age Telescopic Metal Chrome and Marble Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s

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H 57.88 in W 12.8 in D 12.8 in

Space Age Telescopic Metal Chrome and Marble Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s

By Lumi

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Space Age Mid-Century Modern Telescopic floor lamp in metal chrome, methacrylate perspex and marble

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Chrome

Brass and Black Leather Floor Lamp, in the Manner of Jacques Adnet

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H 59.06 in W 14.57 in D 19.69 in

Brass and Black Leather Floor Lamp, in the Manner of Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in London, GB

A brass and saddle stitched black leather telescopic floor lamp, in the manner of Jacques Adnet

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

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Brass Two Armed Floor Lamp

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H 55.12 in Dm 23.63 in

Scandinavian Modern Brass Two Armed Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

A brass two armed telescopic floor lamp, the circular base supporting a reeded stem, projecting two

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

Materials

Brass

Black Reading Floor Lamp

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H 57.29 in W 18.12 in D 38.19 in

Black Reading Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

A black enamelled iron telescopic floor lamp France, 1950s With the shade: 145.5 cm high by 46 cm

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Leather Floor Lamp

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H 74.41 in Dm 20.08 in

Mid-Century Leather Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

A saddle-stitched black leather and brass telescopic floor lamp France, mid 20th Century With the

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

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Birch Reading Floor Lamp

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H 61.42 in W 9.45 in L 61.42 in

Art Deco Birch Reading Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco birch, ebonized birch, brass and bakelite telescopic floor lamp. Sweden, circa 1930

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass and Black Leather Floor Lamp

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H 68.12 in Dm 18.12 in

Brass and Black Leather Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

A brass and twisted black leather telescopic floor lamp. Sweden, circa 1940. Measures: with the

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

Materials

Brass

Swedish Grace Floor Lamp

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H 66.93 in W 12.21 in D 26.38 in

Swedish Grace Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

A Swedish Grace satin birch telescopic floor lamp Sweden, Circa 1930 With the shade: 170 cm high by

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Floor Lamps

Materials

Birch

Midcentury Brass and Gunmetal Floor Lamp

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H 73.23 in Dm 18.12 in

Midcentury Brass and Gunmetal Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

A brass and gunmetal telescopic floor lamp. France, circa 1950. With the shade: 186 cm tall by 46

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

Materials

Brass

Brass Neoclassical Floor Lamp, 1940s

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H 68.9 in Dm 18.12 in

Brass Neoclassical Floor Lamp, 1940s

Located in London, GB

A Neoclassical bronze and brass telescopic floor lamp France, Circa 1940 175 cm tall as shown on

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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bronze Floor Lamp att. to Maison Jansen

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H 65.56 in Dm 18.12 in

Bronze Floor Lamp att. to Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in London, GB

A bronze telescopic floor lamp, with lion paws, attributed to Maison Jansen France, 1950s With the

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Brass Floor Lamp

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H 69.69 in Dm 16.15 in

Mid-Century Brass Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

A brass telescopic floor lamp, with a propeller base. France, Circa 1950. As shown on the photo

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Brass and Gunmetal Floor Lamp

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H 71.66 in Dm 18.12 in

Mid-Century Brass and Gunmetal Floor Lamp

By Jacques Adnet

Located in London, GB

A brass and gunmetal telescopic floor lamp. The model often attributed to Jacques Adnet. France

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century French Brass Floor Lamp

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H 64.57 in Dm 15.75 in

Mid-Century French Brass Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

A brass and black telescopic floor lamp. France, third quarter of the 20th Century. With the

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Ash and Brass Floor Lamp

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H 63.78 in Dm 17.72 in

Mid-Century Ash and Brass Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

A brass and ash floor lamp telescopic floor lamp, with a most unusual twisted ash veneer stem

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

Materials

Brass

An Art Nouveau Floor Lamp by, Gustav Gurschner

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H 63 in Dm 14 in

An Art Nouveau Floor Lamp by, Gustav Gurschner

Located in Englewood, NJ

An Austrian Art Nouveau gilt bronze and glass telescopic floor lamp by, Gustav Gurschner decorated

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Austrian Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Brown Leather and Brass Floor Lamp

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H 63 in Dm 16.15 in L 63 in

Mid-Century Brown Leather and Brass Floor Lamp

By Jacques Adnet

Located in London, GB

A saddle-stitched brown leather and brass telescopic floor lamp. France, Circa 1950. As shown

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

Materials

Brass

1980s Bronze Adjustable Shaded Floor Lamp Holtkotter Leuchten Germany

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H 70 in Dm 13 in

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

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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Vintage Large Danish Brass Floor Light #7

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H 72.05 in Dm 17.72 in

Vintage Large Danish Brass Floor Light #7

Located in London, GB

A vintage telescopic floor lamp in brass designed and made in Denmark, circa 1950. The light

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Black Telescope Floor Lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce, Milano 1955

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H 60.24 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in

Black Telescope Floor Lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce, Milano 1955

By Oluce, Giuseppe Ostuni

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Rare telescopic floor lamp designed by Giuseppe Ostuni and produced by Oluce, Milan in the 1950s

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

Materials

Steel

Antique Tiffany Revival Glass Ormolu & Satin wood Standard Lamp 20th Century

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H 78.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Antique Tiffany Revival Glass Ormolu & Satin wood Standard Lamp 20th Century

Located in London, GB

An elegant antiqueTiffany revival leaded glass, satin wood and ormolu telescopic floor lamp, dating

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Early 20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Telescopic Brass Floor Lamp

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H 70.87 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in

Telescopic Brass Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

A telescopic brass floor light made in Italy around the 1960s. The telescopic extension of this

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Telescopic Brass Floor Lamp, Danish, 1940s

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H 65.75 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in

Telescopic Brass Floor Lamp, Danish, 1940s

Located in London, GB

lighter at the centre as a result of the telescopic movement which alters the lamp's height. This floor

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

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Brass Telescopic Reading Floor Lamp

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H 63 in Dm 9.45 in

Midcentury Brass Telescopic Reading Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

A brass telescopic reading floor lamp, with a swiveling arm. France, third quarter of the 20th

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

Materials

Brass

French 1950s Brass Telescopic Tripod Floor Lamp

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H 64.97 in Dm 15.75 in

French 1950s Brass Telescopic Tripod Floor Lamp

Located in London, GB

A brass telescopic tripod floor lamp France, circa 1950.

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

Materials

Brass

Telescopic & Articulated Library Floor Lamp, English, 1940s

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H 72.05 in Dm 16.54 in

Telescopic & Articulated Library Floor Lamp, English, 1940s

Located in London, GB

This is a lovely example of an antique library floor lamp. Able to extend vertically and

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Vintage 1940s English Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Floor Lamp with Telescopic Height Adjustment, circa 1960s

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H 57.09 in Dm 16.54 in

Italian Floor Lamp with Telescopic Height Adjustment, circa 1960s

Located in London, GB

Vintage Italian floor lamp (circa 1960s) with telescopic height adjustment. A fashionably elegant

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Telescopic Brass Table or Floor Lamp, circa 1940s

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H 60 in Dm 5.5 in

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

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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

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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.