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Vellum Floor Lamp

Lamp Floor Standing Vintage Chestnut Brown Suede Original Vellum Shade 5ft3.5"H
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A FINE, MID-CENTURY MODERN, FRENCH, BROWN SUEDE & BRASS, FLOOR STANDING LAMP WITH ORIGINAL
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Set of Four Italian Mid Size Floor Lamps
Located in London, London
Set of four lamps Chrome stem Vellum shades Mid size height Toggle switch Cast
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Aluminum, Steel

Set of Four Italian Mid Size Floor Lamps
Set of Four Italian Mid Size Floor Lamps
H 48.04 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Hand-Coiled and Gilded Sand-Blasted Pillow Floor Lamp
By Andrea Koeppel
Located in New York, NY
Hand-coiled and gilded sand-blasted pillow floor lamps by Andrea Koeppel. Dimensions include custom
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21st Century and Contemporary American Floor Lamps

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Ceramic, Oak

Walnut and Birch Standing Floor Lamp by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
The standing floor lamp is part of the re-issued Smilow Lighting Collection., originally designed
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Walnut, Birch, Maple

French 1940s Maison Ramsay Art Deco Floor Lamp In Gilt Forged Iron
By Maison Ramsay
Located in London, GB
A chic, large forged iron floor lamp with simple stem and decorative scrolled base by Maison Ramsay
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Iron

Walnut and Birch Standing Floor Lamp by Mel Smilow - wired for the UK
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
**These two in-stock lamps are wired for the UK.** The standing floor lamp is part of the re-issued
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Birch, Walnut, Maple

David Horan Paper floor light in polished finish for Béton Brut, UK, 2022
By David Horan
Located in London, GB
handmade floor light is part of the inaugural furniture and lighting collection by Horan entitled Paper
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21st Century and Contemporary British Floor Lamps

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Paper

David Horan Paper floor light in semi-matte finish for Béton Brut, UK, 2022
By David Horan
Located in London, GB
handmade floor light is part of the inaugural furniture and lighting collection by Horan entitled Paper
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21st Century and Contemporary British Floor Lamps

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Paper

Important Table Lamp with Original Shade by Dupré-Lafon for Hermès
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in NYC, NY
Couvrat Desvergnes for nearly identical table lamp with stacked leather column, along with a floor lamp of
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Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

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Vellum Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vellum floor lamp you’re looking for. A vellum floor lamp — often made from metal, wood and birch — can elevate any home. There are 5 variations of the antique or vintage vellum floor lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the vellum floor lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A vellum floor lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one vellum floor lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but David Horan, Maison Ramsay and Mel Smilow produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vellum Floor Lamp?

The average selling price for a vellum floor lamp at 1stDibs is $4,515, while they’re typically $588 on the low end and $39,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right floor-lamps for You

The modern floor lamp is an evolution of torchères — tall floor candelabras that originated in France as a revolutionary development in lighting homes toward the end of the 17th century. Owing to the advent of electricity and the introduction of new materials as a part of lighting design, floor lamps have taken on new forms and configurations over the years. 

In the early 1920s, Art Deco lighting artisans worked with dark woods and modern metals, introducing unique designs that still inspire the look of modern floor lamps developed by contemporary firms such as Luxxu

Popular mid-century floor lamps include everything from the enchanting fixtures by the Italian lighting artisans at Stilnovo to the distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamp created by Scandinavian design pioneer Greta Magnusson-Grossman to the Paracarro floor lamp by the Venetian master glass workers at Mazzega. Among the more celebrated names in mid-century lighting design are Milanese innovators Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, who, along with their eldest brother, Livio, worked for their own firm as architects and designers. While Livio departed the practice in 1952, Achille and Pier Giacomo would go on to design the Arco floor lamp, the Toio floor lamp and more for legendary lighting brands such as FLOS

Today’s upscale interiors frequently integrate the otherworldly custom lighting solutions created by a wealth of contemporary firms and designers such as Spain’s Masquespacio, whose Wink floor lamps integrate gold as well as fabric fringes. 

Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space. Find yours now on 1stDibs.

Questions About Vellum Floor Lamp
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best reading floor lamp is a matter of preference. Your lamp should be at eye level with an adjustable head and neck. It should also be a good fit with respect to the shape of the living room, the décor and furniture style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    How tall an arc lamp should be depends on the height of your furniture. The lamp needs to be able to reach over the piece and allow enough clearance for you to sit comfortably. Generally, arc lamps are 60 to 82 inches tall. Find a range of arc lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.

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