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Pair of 70's Karl Springer Style Torchier Table Lamps
Pair of 70's Karl Springer Style Torchier Table Lamps

Pair of 70's Karl Springer Style Torchier Table Lamps

By Karl Springer

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Springer Style Lucite Brass Glass Torchiere Table Lamps Features footed Lucite bases, and built-in

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chinese Export Barley Twist Lacquer Decorated Floor Lamp
Chinese Export Barley Twist Lacquer Decorated Floor Lamp

Chinese Export Barley Twist Lacquer Decorated Floor Lamp

Located in Palm Beach, FL

torchiere. Lacquered in black and burnished with gold Asian motifs. Classic, chic and full of soul, perfect

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Floor Lamps

Materials

Paint

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Patinated and Giltwood Floor Lamps
Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Patinated and Giltwood Floor Lamps

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Patinated and Giltwood Floor Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

giltwood floor lamps. Each statement-making torchière floor lamp is raised by elegant tope-shaped feet with

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Andre Arbus Pair of Sconces French Mid-Century Modern 1950
Andre Arbus Pair of Sconces French Mid-Century Modern 1950

Andre Arbus Pair of Sconces French Mid-Century Modern 1950

By André Arbus

Located in Miami, FL

Bronze Andre Arbus wall sconces depicting hands holding torchieres in Brass & ebonized Bronze

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Floor Lamp by Jean Perzel, 1968
Floor Lamp by Jean Perzel, 1968

Floor Lamp by Jean Perzel, 1968

By Atelier Jean Perzel

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Metal torchiere of satin finished chrome consisting of a vase shaped shade with a thick, satin

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1970s Fiberglass Coated Lace Handkerchief Shaped Table Lamp Made in France
1970s Fiberglass Coated Lace Handkerchief Shaped Table Lamp Made in France

1970s Fiberglass Coated Lace Handkerchief Shaped Table Lamp Made in France

By Georgia Jacob

Located in Torquay, GB

places. The overall effect of the lamp when lit is of an upside-down structured kerchief torchière

Category

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

Materials

Marble

1970s French Made Fibreglass Coated Lace Handkerchief Shaped Table Lamp
1970s French Made Fibreglass Coated Lace Handkerchief Shaped Table Lamp

1970s French Made Fibreglass Coated Lace Handkerchief Shaped Table Lamp

By Georgia Jacob

Located in Torquay, GB

torchière. The delicate pattern of the lace is also more visible when lit. Will make for a pleasant and

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Large Sconces
Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Large Sconces

Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Large Sconces

Located in Winter Park, FL

finish made to look like bronze. Five half-dome torchiere up-lights create a dramatic effect when lit

Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron, Iron

Neo classical Assembled Trio of Ebonized Table Lamps with Glass Shades
Neo classical Assembled Trio of Ebonized Table Lamps with Glass Shades

Neo classical Assembled Trio of Ebonized Table Lamps with Glass Shades

Located in Lomita, CA

An assembled group of three Neoclassical style ebonized torchiere lamps from the early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modern Chrome Floor Lamp with Milk Glass Diffuser, 1970’s
Mid Century Modern Chrome Floor Lamp with Milk Glass Diffuser, 1970’s

Mid Century Modern Chrome Floor Lamp with Milk Glass Diffuser, 1970’s

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

A striking example of late 20th-century modernist design, this torchiere floor lamp features a

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Floor Lamps
Pair of Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Floor Lamps

Pair of Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Floor Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antico marble torchières floor lamps. Each large-scale floor lamp is raised by 19th century triangular

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Large Torchere Sconces
Large Torchere Sconces

Large Torchere Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Italian, early 1900s, gilt iron torchieres of gothic design, seven lights each. These

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of 1930s Italian Polychrome Floor Lamps
Pair of 1930s Italian Polychrome Floor Lamps

Pair of 1930s Italian Polychrome Floor Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

torchieres and have been converted to floor lamps. The shades are included and are handmade of parchment

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Floor Lamps

Metal Floor Lamp with Murano Glass Frosted Shade by Relco Milano, Italy, 1980s
Metal Floor Lamp with Murano Glass Frosted Shade by Relco Milano, Italy, 1980s

Metal Floor Lamp with Murano Glass Frosted Shade by Relco Milano, Italy, 1980s

By Relco Milano

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

glass moves around the light bulb to close or open up. Extra tall, narrow minimalist vintage torchiere

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

George Kovacs 1960 Mid Century Modern Large Desk-Table Lamp In Polished Brass
George Kovacs 1960 Mid Century Modern Large Desk-Table Lamp In Polished Brass

George Kovacs 1960 Mid Century Modern Large Desk-Table Lamp In Polished Brass

By George Kovacs

Located in Miami, FL

lighting fixtures who introduced the ubiquitous halogen torchiere to the United States. Kovacs' life in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vetri d‘Arte, Barovier & Toso Wall Sconces Italy 1980s
Vetri d‘Arte, Barovier & Toso Wall Sconces Italy 1980s

Vetri d‘Arte, Barovier & Toso Wall Sconces Italy 1980s

By Vetri Della Arte (Vedar), Barovier&Toso

Located in Almelo, NL

diffuses the light beautifully, giving a soft, warm, welcome glow. Torchiere shape design with brass

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Lamp #27 Iron Floor Torchere for Parzinger Originals, 1950s
Tommi Parzinger Lamp #27 Iron Floor Torchere for Parzinger Originals, 1950s

Tommi Parzinger Lamp #27 Iron Floor Torchere for Parzinger Originals, 1950s

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals in the 1950s. A tall iron torchiere with four

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Victorian Brass Electric Converted Oil Lamp Wall Sconce, 2 Available
Victorian Brass Electric Converted Oil Lamp Wall Sconce, 2 Available

Victorian Brass Electric Converted Oil Lamp Wall Sconce, 2 Available

Located in Van Nuys, CA

upward-flaring torchiere shape casts light in a gentle, atmospheric glow, perfect for creating an

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

True Pair of Italian Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Floor Lamps
True Pair of Italian Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Floor Lamps

True Pair of Italian Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Floor Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

a polychrome cloud while holding the beautiful six candle electrified torchière adorned with glass

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Sandblasted Lucite Torchere by Karl Springer
Pair of Sandblasted Lucite Torchere by Karl Springer

Pair of Sandblasted Lucite Torchere by Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in Atlanta, GA

A stunning pair of monumental torchiere floor lamps. These oversized lamps were designed by Karl

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 12' Polychromed Plaster Angel 14-Light Candelabra / Lamps on Pedestals
Pair of 12' Polychromed Plaster Angel 14-Light Candelabra / Lamps on Pedestals

Pair of 12' Polychromed Plaster Angel 14-Light Candelabra / Lamps on Pedestals

By Daprato Rigali Studios

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

figure stands 48" high, with the torchiere 84" high x 18" wide to the wings, the base is 12" square

Category

Early 20th Century American Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Monumental Bicolor Table or Floor Lamps by Romeo Rega, 1970s, Italy
Set of Two Monumental Bicolor Table or Floor Lamps by Romeo Rega, 1970s, Italy

Set of Two Monumental Bicolor Table or Floor Lamps by Romeo Rega, 1970s, Italy

By Romeo Rega

Located in Munich, DE

. Three way on/off switch on the cord to change between torchiere or reading lights. Important notice

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Brass

Mid-Century 4 Strand Rattan & Wicker Floor Lamp w/ Brass Base
Mid-Century 4 Strand Rattan & Wicker Floor Lamp w/ Brass Base

Mid-Century 4 Strand Rattan & Wicker Floor Lamp w/ Brass Base

Located in Van Nuys, CA

along the top made to hold a glass torchiere shade and fixed to a mahogany top. Dimensions: Height: 53

Category

Vintage 1950s Floor Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Important Machine Age Art Deco Lamp by Hugo Gnam
Important Machine Age Art Deco Lamp by Hugo Gnam

Important Machine Age Art Deco Lamp by Hugo Gnam

By Hugo Gnam

Located in New York, NY

This Art Deco, Machine Age torchiere floor lamp was originally in the design office of the

Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Mid-century Rattan & Brass Floor Lamp w/ Reed Accents
Mid-century Rattan & Brass Floor Lamp w/ Reed Accents

Mid-century Rattan & Brass Floor Lamp w/ Reed Accents

Located in Van Nuys, CA

brass light socket along the top made to hold a glass torchiere shade. The lamp shade photographed is

Category

Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Rock Crystal Chaine Chandelier of 12 Lights in Bronze & with Silver Finish
Rock Crystal Chaine Chandelier of 12 Lights in Bronze & with Silver Finish

Rock Crystal Chaine Chandelier of 12 Lights in Bronze & with Silver Finish

By OMBRES ET FACETTES

Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF

century, such as the Louis XVI period torchiere chandelier in the Château de Versailles. On a central

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze, Silver

Tony Paul for Mutual Sunset "Bellini" Chrome Triple Trumpet Floor Lamp, 1970s
Tony Paul for Mutual Sunset "Bellini" Chrome Triple Trumpet Floor Lamp, 1970s

Tony Paul for Mutual Sunset "Bellini" Chrome Triple Trumpet Floor Lamp, 1970s

By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co., Tony Paul

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Tall Tony Paul, Bellini Collection, Chrome Uplight Torchiere Floor Lamp for Mutual-Sunset Lamp Co

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Pair French 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Iron and Parcel-Gilt Torcheres
Pair French 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Iron and Parcel-Gilt Torcheres

Pair French 19th-20th Century Neoclassical Style Iron and Parcel-Gilt Torcheres

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Parcel-Gilt Torcheres (torchières - Lamp Posts). The park-like torcheres surmounted with later three-form

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Zinc

19th Louis XIV Style Pair of Church / Altar Candlesticks in Silver Metal / Lamp
19th Louis XIV Style Pair of Church / Altar Candlesticks in Silver Metal / Lamp

19th Louis XIV Style Pair of Church / Altar Candlesticks in Silver Metal / Lamp

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

a magnificent patina. Louis XIV-style Nineteenth century. These pretty candleholders / torchieres

Category

Antique 19th Century European Louis XIV Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-century Rattan & Brass Floor Lamp w/ Mahogany
Mid-century Rattan & Brass Floor Lamp w/ Mahogany

Mid-century Rattan & Brass Floor Lamp w/ Mahogany

Located in Van Nuys, CA

torchiere shade. The lamp shade photographed is display only, we may have a replacement available at no

Category

Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Rattan

Whimsical Italian Hand Painted Horse Lamp Zaccagnini Marbro Mid-century Modern
Whimsical Italian Hand Painted Horse Lamp Zaccagnini Marbro Mid-century Modern

Whimsical Italian Hand Painted Horse Lamp Zaccagnini Marbro Mid-century Modern

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Pemberton, NJ

ceramic art pottery lamp/torchiere by Ugo Zaccagnini for the Marbro Lamp Company. Massive in size and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze figural torchere titled: "Music"  by Jules Felix Coutan
Bronze figural torchere titled: "Music"  by Jules Felix Coutan

Bronze figural torchere titled: "Music" by Jules Felix Coutan

Located in Tarzana, CA

the Argentine sculptor Rogelio Yrurtia.A fine classical bronze torchiere depicting music by Jules

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Paul Evans, Sculpted Steel Floor Lamp, USA
Paul Evans, Sculpted Steel Floor Lamp, USA

Paul Evans, Sculpted Steel Floor Lamp, USA

By Paul Evans

Located in New York, NY

an internal light mimicking the torchiere’s main upright light source. The unorthodox form is a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

American Colonial Brass Electric Converted Oil Lamp Wall Sconce, 2 Available
American Colonial Brass Electric Converted Oil Lamp Wall Sconce, 2 Available

American Colonial Brass Electric Converted Oil Lamp Wall Sconce, 2 Available

Located in Van Nuys, CA

. The upward-flaring torchiere shape casts light in a gentle, atmospheric glow, perfect for creating an

Category

Antique 1880s American American Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1980s Torchiere
1980s Torchiere

1980s Torchiere

Unavailable|$440

1980s Torchiere

Located in Pasadena, CA

1980s torchiere in the style of Carl Springer with an ivory color body and a white lucite inverse

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Stiffel Torchiere
Stiffel Torchiere

Stiffel Torchiere

Unavailable|$1,200

Stiffel Torchiere

By Stiffel

Located in Bronx, NY

Spectacular Hollywood Regency Stiffel torchiere floor lamp.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Torchiere Sconces

Torchiere Sconces

Unavailable|$9,500

Torchiere Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Deco style 2 light torchiere sconces, French, circa 1940 (pair)

Category

Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Copper Torchiere
Copper Torchiere

Copper Torchiere

Unavailable|$6,500

Copper Torchiere

Located in Newburgh, NY

Neoclassical floor lamp enameled in white with a stripped copper torchier. Lamp shade can be customized to clients preference.

Category

20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Brass, Copper

Art Deco Torchiere
Art Deco Torchiere

Art Deco Torchiere

Unavailable|$3,529 / item

Art Deco Torchiere

Located in Zaventem, Belgium

Black lacquered wooden Art Deco torchiere with nickel-plated metal parts and shade.Exist in two

Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Art Deco Torchiere
Art Deco Torchiere

Art Deco Torchiere

Unavailable|$3,200

Art Deco Torchiere

Located in Brussels, BE

Black lacquered wooden art-deco torchiere with nickel plated metal parts and shade.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Bronze Patinated Torchiere
Bronze Patinated Torchiere

Bronze Patinated Torchiere

Unavailable|$5,625

Bronze Patinated Torchiere

Located in New York, NY

Bronze patinated torchiere standing lamp with gilt trim

Category

Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hammered Aluminum Torchiere
Hammered Aluminum Torchiere

Hammered Aluminum Torchiere

Unavailable|$2,500

Hammered Aluminum Torchiere

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Hammered Aluminum was popular in the 1930s through 1950s, and widely found in small gift items such as ice buckets and serving trays. This is the only floor lamp of its kind we have ...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Torchiere
Art Deco Torchiere

Art Deco Torchiere

Unavailable|$4,127

Art Deco Torchiere

Located in Brussels, BE

Art-deco torcher ,ebony Macassar veneered base and white glass shade.Glossy polish .

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Ebony, Glass, Macassar

Wooden Torchiere Floor Lamp
Wooden Torchiere Floor Lamp

Wooden Torchiere Floor Lamp

Unavailable|$600 / item

Wooden Torchiere Floor Lamp

Located in Boston, MA

Wooden Torchiere Floor Lamp

Category

20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Monumental Carved Torchieres
Pair Monumental Carved Torchieres

Pair Monumental Carved Torchieres

Unavailable|$7,950 / set

Pair Monumental Carved Torchieres

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair Hand Carved Torchieres.

Category

Antique 19th Century Candle Holders

Materials

Wood

Antique Baroque Iron Torchière
Antique Baroque Iron Torchière

Antique Baroque Iron Torchière

Located in Houston, TX

Antique baroque iron torchière already wired and ready for use. Floor lamp measures 59" tall from

Category

Antique 19th Century European Baroque Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair Gothic Torchiere Candlestick
Pair Gothic Torchiere Candlestick

Pair Gothic Torchiere Candlestick

Unavailable|$2,275 / set

Pair Gothic Torchiere Candlestick

Located in Charleston, SC

Gothic Torchiere Candlestick. Nickel overlay.

Category

Early 20th Century Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Torchiere Floor Lamp Gold

Torchiere Floor Lamp Gold

Unavailable|$1,800

Torchiere Floor Lamp Gold

Located in New York, NY

Gold torchiere floor lamp

Category

20th Century French Floor Lamps

Single Italian Wall Torchiere
Single Italian Wall Torchiere

Single Italian Wall Torchiere

Unavailable|$1,200 / set

Single Italian Wall Torchiere

Located in Atlanta, GA

Italian, Neoclassical, torchiere with a gilt acanthus leaf motif painted viridian.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair Italian carved torchieres
Pair Italian carved torchieres

Pair Italian carved torchieres

Unavailable|$2,800 / set

Pair Italian carved torchieres

Located in Newport Beach, CA

A pair of carved and gesso over pine torchieres in the Baroque style with an attractive old painted

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Fantoni Torchiere Table Lamp
Fantoni Torchiere Table Lamp

Fantoni Torchiere Table Lamp

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Italian signed Fantoni torchiere table lamp. In the style and aesthetics to the cave

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Brass Torchieres
Pair of Brass Torchieres

Pair of Brass Torchieres

Unavailable|$2,525 / set

Pair of Brass Torchieres

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of unusual brass torchieres with white glass and gold striped shades supported by turned brass

Category

Vintage 1950s Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chandelier-Style Brass Torchiere
Chandelier-Style Brass Torchiere

Chandelier-Style Brass Torchiere

Located in Blacksburg, VA

Chandelier-Style Brass Torchiere. Seven lights, six around the perimeter and one in the center. Six

Category

20th Century Unknown Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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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.