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Art Deco Moderne Chrome Torchiere Floor Lamp
Art Deco Moderne Chrome Torchiere Floor Lamp

Art Deco Moderne Chrome Torchiere Floor Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

Art Deco Moderne chrome torchiere or floor lamp with bowl shaped shade surmounting a tapering

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Max Bill Torchiere Floor Lamps

Pair of Max Bill Torchiere Floor Lamps

By Max Bill

Located in Ferndale, MI

Pair of white spun metal torchiere floor lamps by Architect Max Bill for B.A.G Turgi. Switzerland

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Floor Lamps

An Art Deco Brutalist Torchiere Bronze Lamps

An Art Deco Brutalist Torchiere Bronze Lamps

Located in Bellport, NY

Impressive and masculine Bronze nude figurines of grandeur-grasping cone-like shades of torchieres

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Relux of Milan Italy brass halogen torchiere
Relux of Milan Italy brass halogen torchiere

Relux of Milan Italy brass halogen torchiere

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful and elegant brass torchiere by Relux of Milano Italy. The lamp tales a halogen strip

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gilt Bronze and Dark Patinated Bronze Torchieres
Gilt Bronze and Dark Patinated Bronze Torchieres

Gilt Bronze and Dark Patinated Bronze Torchieres

Located in Houston, TX

Large impressive pair of bronze torchieres, three angels supporting gilt electrified candelabrum

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Belle Époque Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Italian Modern Chromed Metal Torchiere Floor Lamps
Italian Modern Chromed Metal Torchiere Floor Lamps

Italian Modern Chromed Metal Torchiere Floor Lamps

Located in Astoria, NY

Italian Modern pair of torchiere floor lamps in chromed metal. The pair was likely made in Italy

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp with Fanned Shade
Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp with Fanned Shade

Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp with Fanned Shade

Located in Chicago, IL

A Mid-century torchiere floor lamp featuring a large cream fanned acrylic shade. This 1960s lamp

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco Brutalist Torchiere Lamps
Pair of Art Deco Brutalist Torchiere Lamps

Pair of Art Deco Brutalist Torchiere Lamps

Located in Bellport, NY

A Pair of Masculine Bronze Nude Figurines of grandeur - grasping cone-like shades of torchieres

Category

Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Copper Mid-Century Torchiere Table Lamps, Pair
Copper Mid-Century Torchiere Table Lamps, Pair

Copper Mid-Century Torchiere Table Lamps, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage pair of Mid-Century copper torchière table lamps with leaded glass center accent. Made in

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Polished Chrome Torchiere signed Marbro
Art Deco Polished Chrome Torchiere signed Marbro

Art Deco Polished Chrome Torchiere signed Marbro

Located in New York, NY

This distinguished Art Deco style torchiere, signed by Marbro, exemplifies the sleek and refined

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Torchiere Floor Lamp Designed by Ron Rezek
Torchiere Floor Lamp Designed by Ron Rezek

Torchiere Floor Lamp Designed by Ron Rezek

By Ron Rezek

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Torchiere floor lamp designed by Ron Rezek, circa 1980s. Orange enamel top with black powder

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Enamel

Chrome Torchiere Floor Lamp by George Kovacs
Chrome Torchiere Floor Lamp by George Kovacs

Chrome Torchiere Floor Lamp by George Kovacs

By George Kovacs

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Polish chrome tubular torchiere floor lamp, design by George Kovacs in the 1980s. Retains Kovacs

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of   Art Deco Brutalist Torchiere Lamps
Pair of   Art Deco Brutalist Torchiere Lamps

Pair of Art Deco Brutalist Torchiere Lamps

Located in Bellport, NY

torchieres.Massive sculptured forms like Atlas,worked beautifully in bronze toned copper.All original,but recently

Category

Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

Italian Hollywood Regency Brass Torchiere Floor Lamps
Italian Hollywood Regency Brass Torchiere Floor Lamps

Italian Hollywood Regency Brass Torchiere Floor Lamps

Located in Astoria, NY

Italian Hollywood Regency brass torchiere floor lamps with dimmer. These lamps have been fully

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp Tooled Leather
Vintage Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp Tooled Leather

Vintage Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp Tooled Leather

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Beautiful leather wrapped torchiere with table top surface. Hunter green leather with crazing along

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Frank Lloyd Wright Style Cherrywood Torchieres, Pair
Frank Lloyd Wright Style Cherrywood Torchieres, Pair

Frank Lloyd Wright Style Cherrywood Torchieres, Pair

By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Astoria, NY

Frank Lloyd Wright (American, 1867-1959) style, a pair of "Prairie" manner geometric torchieres

Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1930s  French Art Deco Torchieres
Pair of 1930s  French Art Deco Torchieres

Pair of 1930s French Art Deco Torchieres

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1930s French Art Deco torchieres as seen in the Bette Davis movie Old Acquaintance. Each is

Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Large Torchiere Floor Lamp by Belgochrom, 1980s
Large Torchiere Floor Lamp by Belgochrom, 1980s

Large Torchiere Floor Lamp by Belgochrom, 1980s

By belgochrom

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Large conical 'torchiere' floor lamp made from brass. This uplighter floor lamp is dimmable

Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1930s French Art Deco Torchieres
Pair of 1930s French Art Deco Torchieres

Pair of 1930s French Art Deco Torchieres

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1930s French Art Deco torchieres as seen in the Bette Davis movie Old Acquaintance. Each

Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Italian Ten-Light Giltwood and Iron Torchiere
Italian Ten-Light Giltwood and Iron Torchiere

Italian Ten-Light Giltwood and Iron Torchiere

Located in Stamford, CT

An Italian ten-light giltwood and iron torchiere. This fantastic antique standing light has a

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Floor Lamps

Norman Grag Torchiere Floor Lamp California Design
Norman Grag Torchiere Floor Lamp California Design

Norman Grag Torchiere Floor Lamp California Design

By Norman Gragg

Located in San Diego, CA

Handmade torchiere by Norman Grag of Grag Studios designed especially for Gumps in San Francisco

Category

20th Century American Art Nouveau Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Glass Ball Torchiere Floor Lamp
Art Deco Glass Ball Torchiere Floor Lamp

Art Deco Glass Ball Torchiere Floor Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Black enameled Art Deco torchiere floor lamp with decorative blue and clear glass accents made

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp with Alabaster Shade
Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp with Alabaster Shade

Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp with Alabaster Shade

Located in Chicago, IL

An elegant un-lacquered brass torchiere lamp featuring a translucent alabaster shade that allows

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Four Light Brass & Lucite Torchiere Floor Lamp
Four Light Brass & Lucite Torchiere Floor Lamp

Four Light Brass & Lucite Torchiere Floor Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

Large art deco torchiere floor lamp featuring 4 ebonized metal pedestals with brass flared up

Category

Vintage 1980s Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Modern Murano Glass Torchiere Floor Lamps
Italian Modern Murano Glass Torchiere Floor Lamps

Italian Modern Murano Glass Torchiere Floor Lamps

Located in Astoria, NY

Modern Italian Murano art glass pair of torsaded torchiere floor lamps in red with gold fleck

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Art Deco Murano Glass Torchieres
Pair of Art Deco Murano Glass Torchieres

Pair of Art Deco Murano Glass Torchieres

Located in Houston, TX

A magnificent and stunning pair of period Art Deco glass and brass torchieres newly electrified

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large 1980s Modernist Designer Torchiere Floor Lamp
Large 1980s Modernist Designer Torchiere Floor Lamp

Large 1980s Modernist Designer Torchiere Floor Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A gorgeous high end torchiere from an amazing Palm Springs estate. The large stainless steel bowl

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Floor Lamps

Russel Wright Spun Aluminum Torchiere Floor Lamp
Russel Wright Spun Aluminum Torchiere Floor Lamp

Russel Wright Spun Aluminum Torchiere Floor Lamp

By Russel Wright

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Midcentury, machine-age, torchiere floor lamp by Russel Wright is spun aluminum with a luggage tan

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamps
Pair of Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamps

Pair of Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamps

Located in Petaluma, CA

Folks are always asking us for a pair of torchiere floor lamps, and the fact is we rarely get them

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Baccarat Style Ruby & Gold Crystal Torchiere Lamps
Baccarat Style Ruby & Gold Crystal Torchiere Lamps

Baccarat Style Ruby & Gold Crystal Torchiere Lamps

By Baccarat

Located in Astoria, NY

Victorian style pair of torchiere floor lamps designed in the style of Baccarat. The pair has

Category

20th Century Victorian Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Rare Italian Torchiere Floorlamp with Adjustable Arm
Rare Italian Torchiere Floorlamp with Adjustable Arm

Rare Italian Torchiere Floorlamp with Adjustable Arm

Located in New York, NY

Imaginative Italian floorlamp. A simple torchiere design is bolstered with the addition of a

Category

20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Aluminum, Steel

Torchiere In The Style Of Serge Roche
Torchiere In The Style Of Serge Roche

Torchiere In The Style Of Serge Roche

By Serge Roche

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Plaster torchiere in the manner of Serge Roche. There's only one socket and there's a mogul adapter

Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Plaster, Paint

Postmodern Torchiere Floor Lamp by Ron Rezek
Postmodern Torchiere Floor Lamp by Ron Rezek

Postmodern Torchiere Floor Lamp by Ron Rezek

By Ron Rezek

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A 1980s postmodern and minimalist black and gray torchiere floor lamp designed by Ron Rezek, the

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Art Deco Table Torchieres
Pair of French Art Deco Table Torchieres

Pair of French Art Deco Table Torchieres

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of French urn-form torchiere table lamps, produced circa 1930s, in polished aluminum, up

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Hollywood Regency Maple and Frosted Glass Torchiere
Hollywood Regency Maple and Frosted Glass Torchiere

Hollywood Regency Maple and Frosted Glass Torchiere

By Russel Wright, Gilbert Rohde, Donald Deskey, Lightolier

Located in New Windsor, NY

Early 1950s glass and maple torchiere. The tapered maple shaft with a frosted glass shade with a

Category

Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Ron Rezek Torchiere Floor Lamps
Pair of Ron Rezek Torchiere Floor Lamps

Pair of Ron Rezek Torchiere Floor Lamps

By Ron Rezek

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Angeles. Black textured powder coated pyramid base and torchiere top, 3 chromed tubular uprights. Sold as

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Swedish Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1930s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The “torchiere” is one of the most popular and recognizable types of floor lamps. The name is

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco Nickel-Plated Torchieres
Pair of Art Deco Nickel-Plated Torchieres

Pair of Art Deco Nickel-Plated Torchieres

Located in San Mateo, CA

Pair of slender Moderne Art Deco torchieres. These are polished nickel plate. The shade, base and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

MCM Lucite Torchiere Floor Lamp by Optique
MCM Lucite Torchiere Floor Lamp by Optique

MCM Lucite Torchiere Floor Lamp by Optique

By Optique

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of AMCM 1980's Lucite Torchiere Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp by

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse Figural Torchiere Candelabra
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse Figural Torchiere Candelabra

Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse Figural Torchiere Candelabra

Located in New York, NY

A very fine quality and large Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887) Patinated and gilt bronze figural candelabra/ Torchier lamp. Wired for electricity. It comes with a later m...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Fine Italian walnut spiral columns or torchieres
Fine Italian walnut spiral columns or torchieres

Fine Italian walnut spiral columns or torchieres

Located in Nashville, TN

Exception pair of 17th century Italian spiral carved walnut columns , probably part of an archway .Exceptional wax finish and shellac French polish . Warm mellow color and patina .

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Pair of Ancient Urn Design Plaster Torchieres
Pair of Ancient Urn Design Plaster Torchieres

Pair of Ancient Urn Design Plaster Torchieres

By Serge Roche

Located in North Miami, FL

Beautiful ancient Greek urn style design probably by Serge Roche. The urns separate from the columns, made of plaster over horse hair. Acquired in France about 20 years ago by a we...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps

Pair of Painted Italian Torchieres with Masks
Pair of Painted Italian Torchieres with Masks

Pair of Painted Italian Torchieres with Masks

Located in Nashville, TN

Putti (or cherubs,) floral garlands and fluted shafts. Each five lights. The bottom bases hand chiseled single chunks of wood. Blue and yellow paint. Possibly French . Baroque to ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Floor Lamps

Spectacular Art Deco Torchiere by Kurt Versen
Spectacular Art Deco Torchiere by Kurt Versen

Spectacular Art Deco Torchiere by Kurt Versen

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Kurt Verson ,brushed aluminum with stylized crystal plumes and chrome fittings

Pair of Wrought Iron Wall Torchieres, France
Pair of Wrought Iron Wall Torchieres, France

Pair of Wrought Iron Wall Torchieres, France

Located in Uccle, BE

Spectacular pair of wall lights. Work of an Art ironworker, these wrought iron sconces are composed of a long central shaft supporting a lampshade whose uprights end in a crown. Th...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian Iron Palm Tree Decoration or Torchiere
Italian Iron Palm Tree Decoration or Torchiere

Italian Iron Palm Tree Decoration or Torchiere

By S. Salvadori

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Unusual palm tree lighted sculpture, of painted metal, having two tiers of fronds, from a foliate stalk, set inside an base, decorated with swags, on graduated round foot, two sets o...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Machine Age Torchiere Designed by Russel Wright
Machine Age Torchiere Designed by Russel Wright

Machine Age Torchiere Designed by Russel Wright

Located in New York, NY

Polished aluminum with glass ball detail and mahogany stem.

Category

20th Century Floor Lamps

Elegant Pair of French Wrought Iron Torchiere
Elegant Pair of French Wrought Iron Torchiere

Elegant Pair of French Wrought Iron Torchiere

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very nice pair of French 1930s all hands made wrought iron sconces, the patina is much nicer in person.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Elegant 1940s Hollywood Blown Glass Plume Torchiere
Elegant 1940s Hollywood Blown Glass Plume Torchiere

Elegant 1940s Hollywood Blown Glass Plume Torchiere

Located in New York, NY

This stunning floor lamp features a hand blown plumes with crystal pendant details. The stem is cut crystal that is fluted and has been etched and beveled. Also the stem has crystal ...

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Pair Of Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamps
Pair Of Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamps

Pair Of Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamps

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Elegant Organic Trumpet Shaped Shades With Piercings That Allow Glass To Illuminate. Spun Aluminum With Brass Components. Lamps Have Slight Variances, Bases And Brass Necks Differ, T...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Art Deco Machine Age Glass Rod Torchiere
Art Deco Machine Age Glass Rod Torchiere

Art Deco Machine Age Glass Rod Torchiere

Located in New York, NY

Brushed Aluminum and Chrome with Glass Rod Design and Black Enameled Details. Newly Rewired.

Category

20th Century Floor Lamps

Machine Age Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamp
Machine Age Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamp

Machine Age Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamp

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Solid oak stained mahogany, polished chrome and polished aluminum.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Floor Lamps

Barovier and Toso murano floor lamp / torchiere
Barovier and Toso murano floor lamp / torchiere

Barovier and Toso murano floor lamp / torchiere

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nice glass murano floor lamp by Barovier and Toso in black and cream color glass top(taza)

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Rare Pair of Ycami Collection "Orchidea" Torchieres
Rare Pair of Ycami Collection "Orchidea" Torchieres

Rare Pair of Ycami Collection "Orchidea" Torchieres

By Ycami Collection

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant, minimal form. Oval tubular shaft with textured, matte white finish angles light upward to the ceiling and back towards the wall. Contrasting T-form black iron base. Original...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair 1940s Brass Tripod Torchiere Floor Lamps
Pair 1940s Brass Tripod Torchiere Floor Lamps

Pair 1940s Brass Tripod Torchiere Floor Lamps

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare pair of brass and ebonized wood floor lamps with spun brass reflectors for uplighting.

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Style Bronze & Tessellated Bone Torchiere
Karl Springer Style Bronze & Tessellated Bone Torchiere

Karl Springer Style Bronze & Tessellated Bone Torchiere

Located in Chicago, IL

Tall floor lamp with base of bronze. The column of the lamp is covered in bone mosaic. At the top of the column, a bronze fitter secures a trumpet-form white glass diffuser.

Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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Torchiere Floor Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of torchiere floor lamps available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct torchiere floor lamps — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. There are 915 antique and vintage torchiere floor lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 15 modern editions to choose from as well. Torchiere floor lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Torchiere floor lamps bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Large torchiere floor lamps can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller torchiere floor lamps available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Many torchiere floor lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but Casella Lighting, Robert Sonneman and George Kovacs produced popular torchiere floor lamps that are worth a look.

How Much are Torchiere Floor Lamps?

Torchiere floor lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,610, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $145,000.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Torchiere Floor Lamps
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A torchiere lamp is a type of floor lamp designed to provide ambient illumination. It consists of a column base and a shade that grows wider as the eye travels upward. The position of its bulb or bulbs focus light on the ceiling. Find a selection of torchiere lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The assembly of Noguchi Akari light sculptures depends on the model, as there are several models available. Take note of your exact model number and then consult the brand’s website for the multi-stepped process of assembly. Shop a range of vintage and modern Isamu Noguchi light sculptures on 1stDibs.