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1920s Cubist-Style Pâte de Verre Pastel Blue Glass Table Lamp
1920s Cubist-Style Pâte de Verre Pastel Blue Glass Table Lamp

1920s Cubist-Style Pâte de Verre Pastel Blue Glass Table Lamp

By Clichy

Located in Glasgow, GB

geometric lamp embodies a modernist torchiere design with perfectly angled lines. A tall, conical glass

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Circa 1810 English Regency Bedpost Now as a Floor Lamp
Circa 1810 English Regency Bedpost Now as a Floor Lamp

Circa 1810 English Regency Bedpost Now as a Floor Lamp

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1810 Regency bedpost now as a floor lamp, English. Made into a torchiere in the Victorian era

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

19th Century Bronze And Copper Chandelier Or Pendant
19th Century Bronze And Copper Chandelier Or Pendant

19th Century Bronze And Copper Chandelier Or Pendant

Located in Delray Beach, FL

floor lamp Torchiere and converted to a ceiling hanging chandelier. Beautiful object of art for

Category

Antique 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Rare Russel Wright Floor Lamp Spun Aluminum Oak Wright Accessories Inc
Rare Russel Wright Floor Lamp Spun Aluminum Oak Wright Accessories Inc

Rare Russel Wright Floor Lamp Spun Aluminum Oak Wright Accessories Inc

By Russel Wright

Located in Fraser, MI

Torchiere Floor Lamp.. Made by Wright Accessories Inc: Catalog #28. Spun Aluminum Trumpet Torch, Base and

Category

Vintage 1930s Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FARO Small Table Lamp
FARO Small Table Lamp

FARO Small Table Lamp

By Thomas Cooper Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A totem of carved natural alabaster atop solid cast oil rubbed bronze torchiere. Models in the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

FARO Medium Table Lamp
FARO Medium Table Lamp

FARO Medium Table Lamp

By Thomas Cooper Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A totem of carved natural alabaster atop solid cast oil rubbed bronze torchiere. Models in the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

1980 Hollywood Regency 74" Patinated Iron "Crystal Urn on Pedestal" Floor Lamp
1980 Hollywood Regency 74" Patinated Iron "Crystal Urn on Pedestal" Floor Lamp

1980 Hollywood Regency 74" Patinated Iron "Crystal Urn on Pedestal" Floor Lamp

Located in Opa Locka, FL

" Torchiere/ Floor Lamp. There are cut crystals that adorn the urn on 3 sides. The urn itself has strands of

Category

Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

1950's Mid-Century Modern Max Bill Style Tulip Floor Lamp
1950's Mid-Century Modern Max Bill Style Tulip Floor Lamp

1950's Mid-Century Modern Max Bill Style Tulip Floor Lamp

By Bill Curry, Eero Saarinen, Max Bill

Located in Burbank, CA

a great lamp with a tulip base and a trumpet torchiere light. The measurements are 66 1/2″ tall x

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Empire Malachite Gilt Torcheres Floor Lamps 8 Ft
Pair Empire Malachite Gilt Torcheres Floor Lamps 8 Ft

Pair Empire Malachite Gilt Torcheres Floor Lamps 8 Ft

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing an incredible pair of large Empire style floor lamps or torchieres Hand crafted

Category

Vintage 1980s Empire Floor Lamps

Materials

Paint

Golden Wrought Iron 5-Lights Floor Lamp, Mid-Century, France
Golden Wrought Iron 5-Lights Floor Lamp, Mid-Century, France

Golden Wrought Iron 5-Lights Floor Lamp, Mid-Century, France

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Floor lamp / torchiere / candlestick in gilded wrought iron. 5 lights. Clover / heart shaped base

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage French Plaster Floor Lamp/ Torchère in the Giacometti Manner
Vintage French Plaster Floor Lamp/ Torchère in the Giacometti Manner

Vintage French Plaster Floor Lamp/ Torchère in the Giacometti Manner

By Alberto Giacometti

Located in North Miami, FL

This Giacometti inspired French plaster tri-legged and three arm torchiere style floor lamp is

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

FARO Floor Lamp
FARO Floor Lamp

FARO Floor Lamp

$4,645 / item

FARO Floor Lamp

By Thomas Cooper Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A totem of carved natural alabaster atop solid cast oil rubbed bronze torchiere. Models in the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Early 20th Century Carved Wood Floor Lamp, English
Early 20th Century Carved Wood Floor Lamp, English

Early 20th Century Carved Wood Floor Lamp, English

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

torchiere. Mahogany. The shaft well reeded ending in bulbous turnings and disc base. Slight warp in the

Category

Early 20th Century English Rustic Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Maison Jansen Style Brass Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s
Pair of French Maison Jansen Style Brass Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s

Pair of French Maison Jansen Style Brass Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A pair of Art Deco torchiere wall lights n Maison Janson style, France, 1950s. Elegant design in

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Rembrandt Lamp
Mid Century Rembrandt Lamp

Mid Century Rembrandt Lamp

By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in New York, NY

Early Mid century Rembrandt torchiere table lamp. Attributed to Tommi Parzinger Hollywood Regency

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Brass Triple Light Floor to Ceiling Tension Pole Lamp
Mid Century Brass Triple Light Floor to Ceiling Tension Pole Lamp

Mid Century Brass Triple Light Floor to Ceiling Tension Pole Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

torchiere lamp and two glass sconce arm lights. Both the sconces and torchiere lamp feature two shades an

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Iridescent Glass torchère 'Floor Lamps'
Pair of Murano Iridescent Glass torchère 'Floor Lamps'

Pair of Murano Iridescent Glass torchère 'Floor Lamps'

Located in New York, NY

A stunning pair of vintage Murano torchieres. The iridescent glass has a dusty champagne color. The

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Murano Smoked Bubble Glass Chalice Table Lamp
Italian Mid-Century Murano Smoked Bubble Glass Chalice Table Lamp

Italian Mid-Century Murano Smoked Bubble Glass Chalice Table Lamp

Located in Queens, NY

Italian mid century murano chalice shaped smoked blown bubble glass table lamp / torchiere with a

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Post Modern Ron Rezek Floor Lamp
Post Modern Ron Rezek Floor Lamp

Post Modern Ron Rezek Floor Lamp

By Ron Rezek

Located in Raleigh, NC

. Floor button switch and dimmer adjustment. The perfect torchiere floor lamp for any interior.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Iron Floor Lamps
Pair of Italian Iron Floor Lamps

Pair of Italian Iron Floor Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 1960's Italian iron torchiere lamps with painted finish and three interior lights

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

A tall French Maison Jansen Style Brass Wall Sconce, Wall Light, 1950s
A tall French Maison Jansen Style Brass Wall Sconce, Wall Light, 1950s

A tall French Maison Jansen Style Brass Wall Sconce, Wall Light, 1950s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A tall Art Deco torchiere wall sconce in the style of Maison Jansen, France, 1955-1959. Very

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mezzo Linear Pendant - 52"
Mezzo Linear Pendant - 52"

Mezzo Linear Pendant - 52"

By Thomas Cooper Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

architectural column as a or torchiere. Custom Sizes Available. Models in the collection are individually hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Torch Floor Lamp
Mid Century Torch Floor Lamp

Mid Century Torch Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Torch / Torchiere Floor Lamp in Aquamarine. The color Aquamarine, Turquoise, also

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

MEZZO Floor Lamp
MEZZO Floor Lamp

MEZZO Floor Lamp

$8,070 / item

MEZZO Floor Lamp

By Thomas Cooper Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

architectural column as a or torchiere. Custom Sizes Available. Models in the collection are individually hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Edwardian era Neoclassical Bronze Greek Face 2-Arm Sconce, 2 Available
Edwardian era Neoclassical Bronze Greek Face 2-Arm Sconce, 2 Available

Edwardian era Neoclassical Bronze Greek Face 2-Arm Sconce, 2 Available

Located in Van Nuys, CA

architectural splendor. The upward-flaring torchiere shape casts light in a gentle, atmospheric glow, perfect

Category

Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Flavia 2-Light Sconce

Flavia 2-Light Sconce

By Aiardini

Located in Milan, IT

The perfect blend of classic design and modern sophistication, this torchiere-style sconce will

Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Metal

Italian Floor Lamp Attributed to Arteluce, 1960s
Italian Floor Lamp Attributed to Arteluce, 1960s

Italian Floor Lamp Attributed to Arteluce, 1960s

By Arteluce

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A sleek and Minimalist torchiere having a brass disc base and stem and a lacquered cylindrical

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Subes and Hermes Floor Lamp
Subes and Hermes Floor Lamp

Subes and Hermes Floor Lamp

By Raymond Subes

Located in Bridgewater, CT

French Art Deco wrought iron torchiere by Raymond Subes with original Hermes shade.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Azucena Style Sconces
Azucena Style Sconces

Azucena Style Sconces

By Azucena

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Pair of Italian sconces in the style of Azucena. Torchiere shape with iron, molded glass and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Post-Modern Copper Floor Lamps by Jim Bindman for Rainbow Lamp, 1980s, Signed
Post-Modern Copper Floor Lamps by Jim Bindman for Rainbow Lamp, 1980s, Signed

Post-Modern Copper Floor Lamps by Jim Bindman for Rainbow Lamp, 1980s, Signed

By Jim Bindman, Rainbow Lamp Company 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing 1980s Post-Modern pair of torchiere floor lamps by Jim Bindman for Rainbow Lamp Corp

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Copper

Maison Lancel Pair of Bronze Sconces, 2 pairs  available
Maison Lancel Pair of Bronze Sconces, 2 pairs  available

Maison Lancel Pair of Bronze Sconces, 2 pairs available

By Maison Lancel

Located in Miami, FL

Superb pair of Maison Lancel bronze sconces, large torchieres, superb quality US rewired and in

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Large Wrought Iron Chandelier with Dragons, Italy, circa 1900
Large Wrought Iron Chandelier with Dragons, Italy, circa 1900

Large Wrought Iron Chandelier with Dragons, Italy, circa 1900

By Alessandro Mazzucotelli

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

torch / torchiere. Good quality of manufacture: well-made subjects, beautiful patina of the metal. Neo

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Chandelier with Dragons, Italy, circa 1900
Wrought Iron Chandelier with Dragons, Italy, circa 1900

Wrought Iron Chandelier with Dragons, Italy, circa 1900

By Alessandro Mazzucotelli

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

/ torchiere. Good quality of manufacture: well-made subjects, beautiful patina of the metal. Neo-Gothic

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mezzo Linear Pendant - 56"
Mezzo Linear Pendant - 56"

Mezzo Linear Pendant - 56"

By Thomas Cooper Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

architectural column as a or torchiere. Custom Sizes Available. Models in the collection are individually hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mezzo Linear Pendant - 40"
Mezzo Linear Pendant - 40"

Mezzo Linear Pendant - 40"

By Thomas Cooper Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

architectural column as a or torchiere. Custom Sizes Available. Models in the collection are individually hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mezzo Linear Pendant - 30"
Mezzo Linear Pendant - 30"

Mezzo Linear Pendant - 30"

By Thomas Cooper Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

architectural column as a or torchiere. Custom Sizes Available. Models in the collection are individually hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare Set of Four Bronze/Brass Hand Sconces in the Manner of Jean Cocteau
Rare Set of Four Bronze/Brass Hand Sconces in the Manner of Jean Cocteau

Rare Set of Four Bronze/Brass Hand Sconces in the Manner of Jean Cocteau

By Jean Cocteau

Located in Bridgeport, CT

sconces with angular shaped brass or bronze back plates with black painted hands grasping brass torchieres

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Hubbell Carved Oak Figural Dolphins Library Column Floor Lamp
Rare Antique Hubbell Carved Oak Figural Dolphins Library Column Floor Lamp

Rare Antique Hubbell Carved Oak Figural Dolphins Library Column Floor Lamp

By Hubbell

Located in Dayton, OH

with amazing detail throughout. Features a swiss guard with torchiere staff atop a square tapered

Category

Vintage 1920s Gothic Floor Lamps

Materials

Oak

Stiffel Brass Tulip Shade Floor Lamp
Stiffel Brass Tulip Shade Floor Lamp

Stiffel Brass Tulip Shade Floor Lamp

By Stiffel

Located in Chicago, IL

Brass stemmed and tulip shade torchiere with four arched legs.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Adjustable Floor Lamp by Ron Rezek
Adjustable Floor Lamp by Ron Rezek

Adjustable Floor Lamp by Ron Rezek

By Ron Rezek

Located in Los Angeles, CA

as a torchiere, downward facing light, or as a spotlight. It has a dimmer switch on the top for low

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Floor Lamps by Kurt Versen
Floor Lamps by Kurt Versen

Floor Lamps by Kurt Versen

By Kurt Versen

Located in Highland, IN

-light or torchiere, offering the most flattering ambient light. The other, a signature flip-top light

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Hand Signed and Number Aluminum and Brass Torchier Floor Lamp by Ron Rezek
Hand Signed and Number Aluminum and Brass Torchier Floor Lamp by Ron Rezek

Hand Signed and Number Aluminum and Brass Torchier Floor Lamp by Ron Rezek

By Ron Rezek

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Studio hand sign and number 21 torchiere floor lamp by Ron Rezek. The top part is adjustable

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Paul Milet for Sèvres Azure Art Deco Table Lamp with Glass Diffuser Shade
Paul Milet for Sèvres Azure Art Deco Table Lamp with Glass Diffuser Shade

Paul Milet for Sèvres Azure Art Deco Table Lamp with Glass Diffuser Shade

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Cincinnati, OH

This Art Deco era porcelain torchiere table lamp was designed by Paul Milet (1870-1950) for Sèvres

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Medieval Style Iron Wall Candelabra
Medieval Style Iron Wall Candelabra

Medieval Style Iron Wall Candelabra

Located in Redding, CT

Medieval style iron wall torchiere. The perfect romantic touch for your home. Fill with candles

Category

Vintage 1930s Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of Big French Art Deco Table Lamp by Mazda
Pair of Big French Art Deco Table Lamp by Mazda

Pair of Big French Art Deco Table Lamp by Mazda

By Mazda

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of table torchieres uplighter, made by Mazda, circa 1930s, France. White opaline glass shades

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Chrome and Cowhide Art Deco Style Floor Lamp Chrome Shade
Chrome and Cowhide Art Deco Style Floor Lamp Chrome Shade

Chrome and Cowhide Art Deco Style Floor Lamp Chrome Shade

Located in Stamford, CT

An interesting Art Deco style torchiere floor lamp, the chrome shade over three light sockets

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Kurt Versen Flip Shade Floor Lamp
Kurt Versen Flip Shade Floor Lamp

Kurt Versen Flip Shade Floor Lamp

By Kurt Versen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

its original spun aluminium shade which flips upward for use as a torchiere, or downward for use as a

Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

French Art Deco Table Lamp by Mazda Brass and Pale Pink Opaline
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Mazda Brass and Pale Pink Opaline

French Art Deco Table Lamp by Mazda Brass and Pale Pink Opaline

By Mazda

Located in Miami, FL

A fine quality table torchieres uplighter, made by Mazda, circa 1930s. This beautiful French art

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 18th Century Italian Gilt Wood Pricket Floor Candlesticks
Pair of 18th Century Italian Gilt Wood Pricket Floor Candlesticks

Pair of 18th Century Italian Gilt Wood Pricket Floor Candlesticks

Located in Sheffield, MA

damage. Torchieres. Alter stick, alterstick, altar stick, altarstick.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Rococo Candle Holders

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair 19th C., Russian Neoclassical Bronze, Iron & Feather Pulled Floor Lamps
Pair 19th C., Russian Neoclassical Bronze, Iron & Feather Pulled Floor Lamps

Pair 19th C., Russian Neoclassical Bronze, Iron & Feather Pulled Floor Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair, Magnificent 19th Century Bronze, Iron & Feather Pulled Floor Lamp Torchieres. Likely Russian

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair of Rembrandt Antelope Gazelle Lamps with Glass Shades Mid-Century Modern
Pair of Rembrandt Antelope Gazelle Lamps with Glass Shades Mid-Century Modern

Pair of Rembrandt Antelope Gazelle Lamps with Glass Shades Mid-Century Modern

By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in Pemberton, NJ

sculptural gazelle lamps with milk glass torchiere. Dimensions: 7" diameter x 24" to top of socket.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of 1940s - 1950s French Brass & Wood Sconces
Pair of 1940s - 1950s French Brass & Wood Sconces

Pair of 1940s - 1950s French Brass & Wood Sconces

Located in London, GB

sophistication. Crafted in torchiere form, these captivating wall lights boast opulent opal glass lampshades that

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Art Deco Table Lamp, France, circa 1930
Vintage French Art Deco Table Lamp, France, circa 1930

Vintage French Art Deco Table Lamp, France, circa 1930

Located in Beirut, LB

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

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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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.