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Chic 1-Light Floor Lamp with French Shiny Gold Brass Finishing & Amber Crystals
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
This bespoke floor lamp would add grace to classic, traditional or contemporary style interiors of
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2010s Italian Baroque Floor Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Jive 70's Inspired, Large Modern Handmade Ceramic, Brass & Raffia Floor Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Jive bespoke floor lamp is designed by Egg Designs and hand crafted in South Africa. The
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2010s South African Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Jewel Modern Handmade Shou Sugi Ban Oak, Brass, Copper & Raffia Floor Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Jewel bespoke floor lamp is designed by Egg Designs and hand crafted in South Africa. The
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2010s South African Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Sculptural Bespoke Driftwood Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Bespoke Driftwood floor lamp. Note this item can be made to order. One floor lamp is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Driftwood

French Bespoke Sculptural Brass Totem Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
French Bespoke Sculptural Brass Totem Floor Lamp by Atelier Tison. The diameter of the brass post
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Forged steel faux Bamboo floor lamp - By TallBoy
Located in Malton, GB
This is our faux bamboo steel floor lamp. Inspired by the ever present use of bamboo and faux
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21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Bronze Articulating Floor Lamp with Bespoke William Morris Shade
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Impressive articulating bronze standard lamp with huge bespoke William Morris willow bough pattern
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Bespoke Italian Abstract Design Meccano Nickel Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A modern Italian fine design floor lamp, the abstract geometric design with squared metal strips
Category

2010s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Mid Century Scandinavian Pine Floor Lamp with Bespoke Lampshade
Located in Herentals, BE
Pine lamp base with new, custom-made lampshade in white and blue and green tones. Lamp base: H 130
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Bespoke White Cylinder Floor Lamp Murano Glass ArtistGiovanni Dalla Fina Italy
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Bespoke White Cylinder Floor Lamp Murano Glass ArtistGiovanni Dalla Fina Italy. Bespoke Brilliance
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Bespoke 1950's Brass & Steel Tripod Floor Lamp after Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Chester, PA
Bespoke 1950's Brass & Steel Tripod Floor Lamp in the style of Tommi Parzinger. Enameled steel with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair Bespoke Split Globe Glass Floor Lamps with Dark Brass Base
Located in Troy, MI
New and custom made by a regional glass artist, this pair of floor lamps have a dark finished brass
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage, Acoustic Guitar Lamp, English, Bespoke, Handcrafted, Jim Deacon, Glass
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage acoustic guitar lamp. An English, bespoke handcrafted table light with a Jim
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20th Century English Bohemian Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood

Blue and Lilac Haute Couture Floor Lamp by Servomuto
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue and Lilac Haute Couture Floor Lamp by Servomuto Dimensions: D 56 x H 180 cm Materials
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Brick and Green Haute Couture Floor Lamp by Servomuto
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick and Green Haute Couture Floor Lamp by Servomuto Dimensions: D 56 x H 180 cm Materials
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Lilac and Ochre Haute Couture Floor Lamp by Servomuto
Located in Geneve, CH
Lilac and Ochre Haute Couture Floor Lamp by Servomuto Dimensions: D 56 x H 180 cm Materials
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Blue and Brick Haute Couture Floor Lamp by Servomuto
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue and Brick Haute Couture Floor Lamp by Servomuto Dimensions: D 56 x H 180 cm Materials
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Ochre and Green Haute Couture Floor Lamp by Servomuto
Located in Geneve, CH
Ochre and Green Haute Couture Floor Lamp by Servomuto Dimensions: D 56 x H 180 cm Materials
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Blue and Pale Yellow Haute Couture Floor Lamp by Servomuto
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue and Pale Yellow Haute Couture Floor Lamp by Servomuto Dimensions: D 56 x H 180 cm Materials
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Brick and Pale Yellow Haute Couture Floor Lamp by Servomuto
Located in Geneve, CH
Brick and Pale Yellow Haute Couture Floor Lamp by Servomuto Dimensions: D 56 x H 180 cm Materials
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

De-Light F1 Double Light Brass Floor Lamp, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
This bespoke contemporary floor lamp is designed with a reading light positioned mid-length which
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

1980's Japanese Brass Industrial Signalling Floor Lamp by Shonan Kosakusho 20cm
By Shonan Kosakusho
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
to create a bespoke tripod floor lamp. A stunning feature, this unique signal light is sure to create
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Late Century Industrial Stainless Steel Marine Floor Standing Searchlight
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This is a bespoke Suez Canal searchlight floor lamp which we have fitted with a bespoke Edison LED
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Vintage 1980s Korean Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel

1970s Japanese Industrial Brass, Bronze and Stainless Steel Search Light Tripod
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
paired with a timber and bronze tripod to create a bespoke tall floor lamp Specifications: Width of
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Unusual Folk Art, Bespoke Billiard Themed Floor Lamp, 8-Ball, Modernist
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Folk Art, Bespoke Billiard Themed floor lamp.. 8-ball. Modernist, que sticks, Hand crafted
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamp with Marble Base by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Elegant floor lamp with bespoke shade, palisander stem with brass detail and Carrara marble base.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Floor Lamp with Marble Base by Stilnovo
Floor Lamp with Marble Base by Stilnovo
H 66.93 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Bespoke Floor Lamp, Adjustable Vintage Industrial
By Get Back, Inc.
Located in Oakville, CT
Bespoke vintage industrial adjustable cast iron floor lamp, task or reading light. Top arm is
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2010s American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron, Steel

Late Century Eastern Block Aluminium Searchlight & British Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
tripod to create an exceptional large bespoke floor lamp. The searchlight was originally used to
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1990s Polish Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Bespoke Antler Floor Standing Lamp
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous and bespoke made deer antler floor standing lamp is made up of naturally shed red
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2010s European Floor Lamps

Materials

Antler

Bespoke Antler Floor Standing Lamp
Bespoke Antler Floor Standing Lamp
H 63 in W 17 in D 17 in
Pair of Empire Style Black Metal and Brass Floor Lamps with New Bespoke Shades
Located in London, GB
A pair of Empire style black Meta floor lamps with ornate brass base and new bespoke shades by
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midentury Three-Armed Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A brass and black enameled iron three-armed floor lamp, with bespoke shades. France. circa 1950.
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

Midentury Three-Armed Floor Lamp
Midentury Three-Armed Floor Lamp
H 74.81 in Dm 11.03 in
Swedish 1950s Two-Arm Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A two-armed brass and gunmetal floor lamp, with bespoke shades. Sweden, 1950s.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

1950s Black Enameled Iron Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A two armed black enameled iron floor lamp, with bespoke card shades France, circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

1950s Black Enameled Iron Floor Lamp
1950s Black Enameled Iron Floor Lamp
H 66.93 in W 23.63 in L 66.93 in
Midcentury Black 3-Light Floor Lamp
By Jean Royère
Located in London, GB
A black enameled iron three-light tall floor lamp, with bespoke shades. France, circa 1950.
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Two-Arm Brass Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A brass and beech two armed telescopic floor lamp, with bespoke shades. Sweden, circa 1940.   
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Three-Arm Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A three-armed black enamelled iron and brass floor lamp, with bespoke shades. Sweden, Circa 1950.
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Two-Arm Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A black enameled iron and brass two-arm floor lamp, with bespoke shades. Sweden, Circa 1950.
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Two-Arm Floor Lamp
Mid-Century Two-Arm Floor Lamp
H 52.76 in Dm 7.88 in
Mid-Century Three-Arm Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A black enamelled iron and brass three-arm floor lamp, with bespoke shades. Sweden, Circa 1950.
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Three-Arm Floor Lamp
Mid-Century Three-Arm Floor Lamp
H 57.88 in Dm 11.03 in
Mid-Century 3-Arm Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A brass and teak three-armed floor lamp, with bespoke shades. Sweden, third quarter of the 20th
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century 3-Arm Floor Lamp
Mid-Century 3-Arm Floor Lamp
H 56.3 in Dm 9.06 in L 56.3 in
Mid-Century 3 Arm Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A black enamelled iron and brass three-arm floor lamp, with bespoke shades. Sweden, third quarter
Category

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

Materials

Iron, Brass

Mid-Century 3 Arm Floor Lamp
Mid-Century 3 Arm Floor Lamp
H 68.9 in Dm 9.85 in
Mid-Century Three-Arm Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A three armed black enamelled iron floor lamp, with bespoke shades France, mid 20th Century 159 cm
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Three-Arm Floor Lamp
Mid-Century Three-Arm Floor Lamp
H 62.6 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Brass Two-Arm Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A brass two-arm floor lamp, with bespoke shades. Sweden, Circa 1940.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Brass Two-Arm Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A brass two armed floor lamp, with bespoke shades. Sweden, Circa 1950.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Black Iron Three Lights Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A black enameled iron triple stemmed floor lamp, with bespoke shade. France, circa 1950.
Category

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

Materials

Iron

French 1950s Brass Stylized Bamboo Floor Lamp
By Maison Baguès
Located in London, GB
A brass stylized bamboo floor lamp with bespoke card tapered shade, France, circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Mid-Century Brass and Black Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A black enamelled iron and brass three-arm floor lamp, with bespoke shades. Sweden, third quarter
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

French 1950s Black Iron Triple Light Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A black enameled iron triple stemmed floor lamp, with bespoke shades France, circa 1950.
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Pair of Silver Gilt Lacquered Floor Lamps, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A pair of silver gilt lacquered floor lamps, with bespoke ivory fabric tapered shades Sweden
Category

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

Midcentury Brass and Black Two-Arm Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A brass and black enameled iron two-armed floor lamp, with bespoke shades Sweden, third quarter of
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

Midcentury Brass and Black Two-Arm Floor Lamp
Midcentury Brass and Black Two-Arm Floor Lamp
H 64.18 in W 29.53 in D 8.86 in
Brass and Black Midcentury Two Arm Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A brass and black enamelled iron two-arm floor lamp, with bespoke shades Sweden, circa 1950
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

Brass and Black Midcentury Two Arm Floor Lamp
Brass and Black Midcentury Two Arm Floor Lamp
H 57.88 in W 27.56 in D 7.09 in
French 1950s Triple Light Black and Brass Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A triple stem black enamelled iron and brass tripod floor lamp With bespoke lamp shades France
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Nickel and Black Three-Arm Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A three light nickel and black iron floor lamp, with bespoke shades. France, third quarter of the
Category

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

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Black Three Armed Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A brass and black enamelled iron three armed floor lamp, with bespoke shades. each light on an
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare Midcentury Oxblood Red Enamelled Iron and Brass Three Light Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A rare oxblood red enameled iron and brass triple-light floor lamp, with bespoke off-white tapered
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

1983 bespoke modern mission floor lamp by Philadelphia architect Barbara Ruth
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
One of one, this lamp was designed for her client in 1983. Exceptionally high quality and exactly
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Two-Light Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A brass and black enameled two-armed floor lamp, with bespoke shades. Sweden, third quarter of the
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

Midcentury Two-Light Floor Lamp
Midcentury Two-Light Floor Lamp
H 55.12 in Dm 10.63 in
French 1950s Triple Light Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A black enameled iron triple stem floor lamp, with bespoke black edge white fabric tube shades
Category

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

A Pair of Nickel and Aluminium Torchere Table Lamps
By Talisman
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Nickel and Aluminium Torchere Table Lamps Created by Talisman
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21st Century and Contemporary British Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel, Aluminum

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Bespoke Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bespoke floor lamp available at 1stDibs. Each bespoke floor lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and blown glass. There are 25 variations of the antique or vintage bespoke floor lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 170 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bespoke floor lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each bespoke floor lamp bearing modern, mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Multiforme, BOMMA and Jan Ernst de Wet each produced at least one beautiful bespoke floor lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Bespoke Floor Lamp?

The average selling price for a bespoke floor lamp at 1stDibs is $2,919, while they’re typically $303 on the low end and $67,667 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 Bespoke 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify an old floor lamp, first try to locate a maker's marking. Manufacturers typically mark floor lamps on the base, neck or socket. Once you've found a marking, you can use trusted online resources to learn more about the maker and your specific piece. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer examine your lamp. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To choose an arc floor lamp, consider the layout of the room and the space available to ensure that the fixture you select can reach over your furniture and fit in the area. Also, think about the quality of light that you prefer. Lamps with fabric and frosted glass shades will usually provide softer illumination than ones with exposed bulbs. Find a selection of arc floor lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    On a floor lamp, a rotary switch is a part used to turn the light on and off. Specifically, it has a threaded stem with a knob at the end. To use it, you twist the knob. Find a collection of antique and vintage floor lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A good bright floor lamp depends on various factors such as other light sources in the room, the number of lumens required, and so on. When it comes to floor lamps, a good rule of thumb is that a sitting room or bedroom needs 10 to 20 lumens per square foot, while a bathroom or kitchen requires 70 to 80 lumens per square foot. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs 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.

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