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Fer Forge Torchieres by Raymond Sube with Daum Art Glass Shade
Fer Forge Torchieres by Raymond Sube with Daum Art Glass Shade

Fer Forge Torchieres by Raymond Sube with Daum Art Glass Shade

By Raymond Subes

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Really rare and exceptionnel torchiere by Raymond Subes from 1930. The piece is composed by an

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

1960's Hollywood Regency Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp by Stiffel
1960's Hollywood Regency Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp by Stiffel

1960's Hollywood Regency Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp by Stiffel

By Stiffel

Located in Burbank, CA

Vintage Hollywood Regency torch floor lamp for sale. Manufactured in the late 1960's / 1970's by high-end lighting design company Stiffel, and still retains the original label undern...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco/ Modernist Reading or Torchiere Flip Lamp by Kurt Versen
Art Deco/ Modernist Reading or Torchiere Flip Lamp by Kurt Versen

Art Deco/ Modernist Reading or Torchiere Flip Lamp by Kurt Versen

By Kurt Versen

Located in Buffalo, NY

doubles as a reading lamp and a torchiere. Just flip the shade upward or downward and it looks amazing in

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. Giltwood Torchière floor lamps
pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. Giltwood Torchière floor lamps

pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. Giltwood Torchière floor lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An impressive and high quality pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. Giltwood Torchière floor

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Floor Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

Matching Pair of Karl Springer Modern Chrome & Lucite Torchiere Floor Lamps
Matching Pair of Karl Springer Modern Chrome & Lucite Torchiere Floor Lamps

Matching Pair of Karl Springer Modern Chrome & Lucite Torchiere Floor Lamps

By Karl Springer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A matching pair of Torchieres by Karl Springer circa 1980s. These feature mirror polished chrome

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Fine Set Four French Dore Bronze Regency Neoclassical Empire Torchiere Sconces
Fine Set Four French Dore Bronze Regency Neoclassical Empire Torchiere Sconces

Fine Set Four French Dore Bronze Regency Neoclassical Empire Torchiere Sconces

By François Linke

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful set of four French dore bronze regency, neoclassical, Empire style torchiere two

Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Tom Greene Style Brutalist Torch-Cut Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp
Tom Greene Style Brutalist Torch-Cut Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp

Tom Greene Style Brutalist Torch-Cut Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp

By Tom Greene

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This Tom Greene style Brutalist brass Torchère features a series of multilevel of candles and sculpted torch-cut accents, circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Wonderful French Petite Bronze Single Light Torchiere Filigree Oval Back Sconce
Wonderful French Petite Bronze Single Light Torchiere Filigree Oval Back Sconce

Wonderful French Petite Bronze Single Light Torchiere Filigree Oval Back Sconce

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful French style, antique patina bronze single candelabra light torchiere form with

Category

20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Satin Nickel Olympiad Torchiere Floor Lamp by Casella Lighting
Pair of Satin Nickel Olympiad Torchiere Floor Lamp by Casella Lighting

Pair of Satin Nickel Olympiad Torchiere Floor Lamp by Casella Lighting

By Casella Lighting

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of 1980s Satin Nickel “Olympiad Torchiere” Floor Lamps by Casella Lighting. In beautiful

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Pair of 19th C. French Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Torchieres/floor lamps
Pair of 19th C. French Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Torchieres/floor lamps

Pair of 19th C. French Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Torchieres/floor lamps

Located in New York, NY

Mounted Torchieres. The patinated bronze base is decorated with hand-chassed and hand-chiseled ormolu

Category

Antique 1820s French Empire Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1970s-1980s brass and lucite torchiere table lamps with touch switches
1970s-1980s brass and lucite torchiere table lamps with touch switches

1970s-1980s brass and lucite torchiere table lamps with touch switches

Located in Phoenix, AZ

1970s-80s torchiere touch table lamps. Three available individually but can also sell as a set of

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Art Deco Period Polished Chromed Torchiere Lamp - Two Available
Rare Art Deco Period Polished Chromed Torchiere Lamp - Two Available

Rare Art Deco Period Polished Chromed Torchiere Lamp - Two Available

Located in North Miami, FL

Extremely RARE, this machine era/ Art Deco floor lamp is MARKED "HK" and we have not found the name attributed to this marking. It has been professionally restored with an amazing r...

Category

Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Uplight Torchiere By Gerald Thurston and Carl Moser for Lightolier
Mid Century Uplight Torchiere By Gerald Thurston and Carl Moser for Lightolier

Mid Century Uplight Torchiere By Gerald Thurston and Carl Moser for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Mid Century uplight torchiere floor lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston, with glass by

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Googie Modern Brushed Aluminum Torchiere Wall Sconce, 4 Available
Mid-century Googie Modern Brushed Aluminum Torchiere Wall Sconce, 4 Available

Mid-century Googie Modern Brushed Aluminum Torchiere Wall Sconce, 4 Available

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century era Googie brushed aluminum wall sconces with polished brass featuring a torchiere with

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Post-Modern Sculptural Multi-Directional Floor Lamp / Torchiere by Ron Rezek
Post-Modern Sculptural Multi-Directional Floor Lamp / Torchiere by Ron Rezek

Post-Modern Sculptural Multi-Directional Floor Lamp / Torchiere by Ron Rezek

By Ron Rezek

Located in San Diego, CA

adjustable head controlled by a counter-balanced extension transforming the floor lamp into a torchiere. The

Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Halogen Torchiere Floor Lamp , Silver plated , Glass & Marble , Italia ,  1980s
Halogen Torchiere Floor Lamp , Silver plated , Glass & Marble , Italia ,  1980s

Halogen Torchiere Floor Lamp , Silver plated , Glass & Marble , Italia , 1980s

By Artemide

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Thick glass panel mounted on a sturdy silver plated structure . Finely selected marble base . Extremely well made with high quality material. Measure 74 inches high. Haloge...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Silver

MCM Torchiere Frosted White Glass & Lucite Floor Lamp after Karl Springer
MCM Torchiere Frosted White Glass & Lucite Floor Lamp after Karl Springer

MCM Torchiere Frosted White Glass & Lucite Floor Lamp after Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in Plainview, NY

A Mid-Century Modern torchiere floor lamp inspired by the timeless designs of Karl Springer (German

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Fontana Arte Flute Torchiere Floor Lamp Designed by Franco Raggi
Fontana Arte Flute Torchiere Floor Lamp Designed by Franco Raggi

Fontana Arte Flute Torchiere Floor Lamp Designed by Franco Raggi

By Fontana Arte

Located in Dallas, TX

Flute floor lamp by Franco Raggi for Fontana Arte of Italy. This light features a Chrome plated base and mounting structure and a reflector in chrome-plated polished aluminum with a ...

Category

1990s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Italian Post Modern Uplight Halogen Torchiere Floor Lamp att. to Fontana Arte
Italian Post Modern Uplight Halogen Torchiere Floor Lamp att. to Fontana Arte

Italian Post Modern Uplight Halogen Torchiere Floor Lamp att. to Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte, Richard Meier

Located in New York, NY

Sophisticated Post Modern Italian design halogen uplight, torchiere, floor lamp, attributed to

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Table Lamp, French Brass Torchière Design, Circa 1930, 150W
Art Deco Table Lamp, French Brass Torchière Design, Circa 1930, 150W

Art Deco Table Lamp, French Brass Torchière Design, Circa 1930, 150W

Located in Beirut, LB

French Art Deco “Torchière” table lamp. Trumpet shaped in gold brass metal color, including double

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Gold Lotus Torchiere Wall Light Tom Greene for Feldman 1970s
Brutalist Gold Lotus Torchiere Wall Light Tom Greene for Feldman 1970s

Brutalist Gold Lotus Torchiere Wall Light Tom Greene for Feldman 1970s

By Tom Greene

Located in Hastings, GB

An outstanding Brutalist movement handcrafted torch cut brass torchiere wall light by Tom Greene

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Sculpture Torchiere Wall Sconce Rudi Stern “Let There Be Neon” Style
Postmodern Sculpture Torchiere Wall Sconce Rudi Stern “Let There Be Neon” Style

Postmodern Sculpture Torchiere Wall Sconce Rudi Stern “Let There Be Neon” Style

By Rudi Stern and Don Chelsea

Located in Chicago, IL

Postmodern Sculpture Torchiere Wall Sconce Rudi Stern “Let There Be Neon” Style - Pair These

Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Dan Chelsea and Rudi Stern Neon Torchiere Floor Lamp for George Kovacs, 1980s
Dan Chelsea and Rudi Stern Neon Torchiere Floor Lamp for George Kovacs, 1980s

Dan Chelsea and Rudi Stern Neon Torchiere Floor Lamp for George Kovacs, 1980s

By Rudi Stern and Don Chelsea, George Kovacs

Located in Miami, FL

Rare post modern neon floor lamp with torchiere uplight designed by Dan Chelsea and Rudi Stern for

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Edgar Brandt Signed & Daum Shade Antique French Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamp
Edgar Brandt Signed & Daum Shade Antique French Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamp

Edgar Brandt Signed & Daum Shade Antique French Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamp

By Edgar Brandt, Daum

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique torchiere was made by the renowned artist Egar Brandt of France and dates to

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Art Deco 1920s vintage torchière floor lamp satin glass met
French Art Deco 1920s vintage torchière floor lamp satin glass met

French Art Deco 1920s vintage torchière floor lamp satin glass met

Located in Milano, MI

Refined Art Deco floor lamp dating from the 1920s. The structure features a slender shaft covered in diamond-textured vinyl, a rare and highly decorative element that lends tactile d...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Massive 1970's Reggiani Italian Style Torchiere Floor Lamps, A Pair
Massive 1970's Reggiani Italian Style Torchiere Floor Lamps, A Pair

Massive 1970's Reggiani Italian Style Torchiere Floor Lamps, A Pair

By Alberto Reggianini

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Art Deco Reggiani Italian Style Torchiere Floor Lamps Featuring enameled steel bases, supports, and

Category

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Torchiere Hand-Crafted Wrought Iron Wall Sconce with Spanish Colonial Influence
Torchiere Hand-Crafted Wrought Iron Wall Sconce with Spanish Colonial Influence

Torchiere Hand-Crafted Wrought Iron Wall Sconce with Spanish Colonial Influence

By Britt Jewett

Located in Santa Paula, CA

Elegant wall sconce with gentle tapering, clean lines, classic torcheire details and a curved c detail for additional style & character. Hammered texturing and a rich waxed finish gi...

Category

2010s American Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Art Deco Silver Brass and White Glass Fluted Torchiere Floor Lamp
French Art Deco Silver Brass and White Glass Fluted Torchiere Floor Lamp

French Art Deco Silver Brass and White Glass Fluted Torchiere Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking French Art Deco torchiere floor lamp featuring a brass base, a silver-plated fluted

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Incredible Pair of Blown Glass Table Torchieres in Cream and Caramel
Incredible Pair of Blown Glass Table Torchieres in Cream and Caramel

Incredible Pair of Blown Glass Table Torchieres in Cream and Caramel

Located in Atlanta, GA

A sensational pair of blown glass vessels as table torchieres. Beautiful organic form executed in

Category

1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Lucite

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu and Bronze Torchières
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu and Bronze Torchières

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu and Bronze Torchières

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

bronze eleven light floor lamps / torchières attributed to Henri Picard. Each floor lamp is raised by a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Floor Lamps

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of French Art Deco Wrought Iron Floor Lamps / Torchieres, Gilbert Poillerat
Pair of French Art Deco Wrought Iron Floor Lamps / Torchieres, Gilbert Poillerat

Pair of French Art Deco Wrought Iron Floor Lamps / Torchieres, Gilbert Poillerat

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in New York, NY

Elegant pair of French Art Deco / Mid-Century hand-wrought iron Torchiere / standing lamps in the

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Gilt Brass Holophane Pinecone Torchiere Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920
Antique Gilt Brass Holophane Pinecone Torchiere Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920

Antique Gilt Brass Holophane Pinecone Torchiere Wall Lamp Sconce Light c.1920

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in London, GB

An elegantly formed brass torchiere wall lamp with Holophane shade. c.1920 Simply designed brass

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

High Style Memphis Style Brass Chrome and Marble Torchiere Floor Lamp
High Style Memphis Style Brass Chrome and Marble Torchiere Floor Lamp

High Style Memphis Style Brass Chrome and Marble Torchiere Floor Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A unique art deco torch lamp with a marble base. Features chrome shade and brass tri-pillar body. In great condition and comes with a fully functional dimmer. Circa 1980, USA MARCSS

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Reading and Torchiere Lamp Style of Kurt Versen
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Reading and Torchiere Lamp Style of Kurt Versen

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Reading and Torchiere Lamp Style of Kurt Versen

By Kurt Versen

Located in Port Jervis, NY

when the lamp shade is directed downward and as a Torchiere when tilted upward. Very heavy and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Postmodern Design Brass Fluted Torchiere Floor Lamp by Relco, Italy 1980's
Postmodern Design Brass Fluted Torchiere Floor Lamp by Relco, Italy 1980's

Postmodern Design Brass Fluted Torchiere Floor Lamp by Relco, Italy 1980's

By Relco Milano

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Postmodern Italian Design Brass Fluted "TORCHIERE" Floor Lamp by Relco. Made in Milano

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco Marbled Glass Iron Wall Sconces Torchiere, France, 1930s
Pair of Art Deco Marbled Glass Iron Wall Sconces Torchiere, France, 1930s

Pair of Art Deco Marbled Glass Iron Wall Sconces Torchiere, France, 1930s

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A pair of tall Art Deco torchiere sconces, France 1930s. Very elegant design made of gilded iron

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Brush Stainless Steel Torchiere Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs
Brush Stainless Steel Torchiere Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs

Brush Stainless Steel Torchiere Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs

By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Rare 1987 Postmodern torchiere floor lamp design by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs. Constructed

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

1950's Atomic Age Patinated Brass Torchiere Table Lamp Pierced Cone Shade
1950's Atomic Age Patinated Brass Torchiere Table Lamp Pierced Cone Shade

1950's Atomic Age Patinated Brass Torchiere Table Lamp Pierced Cone Shade

By Lightolier

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and rare patinated brass 3-way torchiere table lamp, circa 1950's with pierced perforated

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Life Size Cast Bronze Roman Centurion Soldier Torchiere Floor Lamp Circa 1920
Life Size Cast Bronze Roman Centurion Soldier Torchiere Floor Lamp Circa 1920

Life Size Cast Bronze Roman Centurion Soldier Torchiere Floor Lamp Circa 1920

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This life-size cast bronze Roman Centurion soldier torchiere floor lamp, circa 1920, is a

Category

Vintage 1920s European Neoclassical Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

3 Large Spanish Colonial Style Hand Forged Iron Sconces, Traditional Torchiere
3 Large Spanish Colonial Style Hand Forged Iron Sconces, Traditional Torchiere

3 Large Spanish Colonial Style Hand Forged Iron Sconces, Traditional Torchiere

Located in Miami, FL

Immerse your home in the warmth of the Spanish Colonial era with this captivating trio of hand-forged wrought iron sconces. Exuding a sense of history and craftsmanship, these monum...

Category

20th Century French Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

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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 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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 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 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
    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.