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Japanese Champlevé Bronze Elephant Floor Oil Lamp
Located in Montreal, QC
A Japanese floor oil lamp, crafted in bronze with a dark lush patina and decorated with enamel in a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
French Gilt Floor Light Empire Oil Lamp Corinthian Column
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a wonderful French antique gilt floor lamp
The lamp is actually an oil lamp - with
Category
Vintage 1920s Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Floor Standing Oil Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Floor Standing Oil Lamp
This is a very attractive piece, the lamp has
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
MILITARY INTEREST ANTiQUE VICTORIAN FLOOR STANDING ELECTRIC CONVERTED OIL LAMP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Victorian 1898 dated floors standing oil lamp that has been converted to Electricity for Military interest
Category
Antique 1890s European Late Victorian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 54.73 in Dm 14.97 in
Antique Forged Iron Rose Tripod Tray Table Oil Lamp Lantern Floor Lamp 74"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian wrought / forged iron converted rise and fall oil lantern floor lamp. Made of
Category
Antique 19th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Murano Oil Spot Encased Glass Floor Lamp Dark Gray Blue Midcentury Italy
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Unique Murano glass pulagoso bollinato oil spot glass floor lamp. Dark gray blue glass encased with
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Large Floor Lamp in Solid Crystal and Wrought Iron, Working on Oil
Located in Paris, FR
Large floor lamp in solid crystal and wrought iron, working on oil.
Traditionally placed at the
Category
Antique 1880s English Floor Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Adjustable Floor Lamp in Oil Rubbed Bronze Manner of Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in New York, NY
This reserved Mid-Century Modernist Adjustable Height Floor Lamp in Oil Rubbed Bronze in the manner
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
H 48 in W 6 in D 14 in
Stunning 19th Century Empire Revival Bronze & Glass Oil Floor Lamp By H. Luppens
By H. Luppens & Cie
Located in Lisse, NL
business. It is for that reason too that this incredibly rich antique floor lamp / oil lamp radiates
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Empire Revival Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of French Victorian Oil Floor Lamps in Ornate Gilt Bronze & Opaline Glass
Located in Coimbra, PT
Magnificent pair of floor lamps in cast and chiseled gilt bronze and patinated brass. Gorgeous base
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 66.93 in Dm 29.53 in
Zsolnay Porcelain Gilt Metal Porcelain Floor lamp 1870s Hungarian
By Zsolnay
Located in Den Haag, NL
from an oil lamp, Unique and very rare
floor lamp .The Porcelain parts are still in a good condition .
Category
Antique 1870s Hungarian Victorian Floor Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Victorian Brass Extending Standard Oil Lamp
By Messenger and Sons
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian brass extending standard oil lamp converted to electric, having Reeded Doric Column
Category
Antique 1880s English Neoclassical Revival Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Early 20thC Brass Standard Oil Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Early 20thC Brass Standard Oil Lamp of typical form with ornate pierced tripod base with depictions
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Neoclassical Revival Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1900 Antique Victorian Oil Lamp, England
Located in Praha, CZ
Victorian oil lamp with milk glass.
Fully working, with 2 burner.
Base is from iron metal
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Victorian Gilt Brass Adjustable Standard Oil Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Gilt Brass Adjustable Standard Oil Lamp, Spiral Extendable Column with acanthus mounts
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Belle Époque Period Floor Lamp
By Henry Dasson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
marble, granite and ormolu floor lamp, attributed to Henry Dasson. The floor lamp was once an oil lamp
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Floor Lamps
Materials
Granite, Marble, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Brass Extending Standard Oil Lamp
By Joseph Hinks & Sons
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19th Cetury Brass Extending Standard Oil Lamp with Gadrooned Square Base Reeded Square Column
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Arts and Crafts Brass Extending Standard Oil Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Arts and Crafts Brass Extending Standard Lamp with Slender Column, Twist Tripod Supports with
Category
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Late Victorian Art Nouveau Brass Standard "Steamer"Oil Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late Victorian Art Nouveau Brass Standard Oil Lamp with integral onyx table, having a frosted and
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique and Painted Cast Iron Baroque Revival Floor Lamp w. Putti Bust Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and very decorative, handcrafted floor lamp (former oil lamp).
If you have an appetite for
Category
Antique 19th Century European Baroque Revival Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 49.6 in Dm 20.5 in
Antique Edwardian Ormolu Gilt Bronze Standard Oil Lamp 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a highly attractive antique Edwardian high quality ormolu floor standard oil lamp now
Category
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Floor Lamps
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Artistic Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Standard Floor Lamp, signed L. Van Boeckel
By Louis Van Boeckel
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Louis Van Boeckel wrought iron floor lamp or Oil Lamp.
This magnificently handcrafted Art
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Antique Italian Renaissance Brass Lucerne Florentine Chatelaine Oil Lamp 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good 19th century Italian 'Florentine' or 'Lucerne' 4 burner brass oil lamp, in the Renaissance
Category
Antique 1860s Italian Renaissance Revival Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 40 in W 22.75 in D 12 in
Antique Royal Bradley & Hubbard School Adjustable Brass Oil Piano Lamp C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Bradley & Hubbard School Adjustable Brass Oil Piano Lamp with Hand Painted Glass Shade Signed C1890
Category
Antique 19th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 59.5 in W 23 in D 23 in
19h Century Cast Polished Brass Tripod Base Adjustable Height Oil Flor Lamp MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Phenomenal 19h Century Cast Polished Brass Tripod Base Adjustable Height Oil Flor Lamp MINT
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Copper and Brass Adjustable Standard Oil Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19th century Arts and Crafts copper and brass adjustable standard oil lamp on a tripod base
Category
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 60 in W 22 in D 22 in
"BACCARAT" Bronze Oil Floor Lamp
By Baccarat
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1880 Oil lamp profusely decorated cranes, doves and mythical beasts. Original Baccarat etched
Category
Antique 19th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Figural Egret Oil Lamp
Located in Long Island, NY
An exotic Victorian floor lamp in the Aesthetic Movement style. The lamp was originally made to
Category
Antique 1870s American Aesthetic Movement Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Victorian Brass Extending Standard Oil Lamp
By Messenger and Sons
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Victorian brass extending standard oil lamp in high Baroque style - converted to electric - The
Category
Antique 1870s English Baroque Revival Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Edwardian Brass Adjustable Standard Oil Lamp
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Edwardian brass extending standard oil lamp with an onyx drinks tray, profuse floral and foliate
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Floor Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Victorian Brass Extending Standard Oil Lamp
By Messenger and Sons
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Victorian brass extending standard oil lamp converted to electric, having reeded Doric column
Category
Antique 1870s High Victorian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Brass Adjustable Standard Oil Lamp
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Late 19th century brass telescopic standard oil lamp with twist and scroll tripod legs 22"diam x
Category
Antique 1890s European Late Victorian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Steel and Brass Standard Aladdin Oil Lamp
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Early 20th century steel and brass standard Aladdin oil lamp with adjustable height and circular
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
19th Century Electrefied Bronze Floor Oil Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful 19th century bronze oil lamp that has been electrified with three pull chain light and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Electrified Bronze Floor Oil Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Elegant 19th century adjustable height bronze oil piano lamp that has been electrified with four
Category
Antique 19th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Champleve Enamel Baluster Floor Oil Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
"Monumental antique cloisonne floor oil lamp featuring champleve enamel design of stylized animals
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Vintage Oil Drum Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage oil drum atop contemporary base floor lamp, contemporary. Japan
Category
20th Century Japanese Industrial Floor Lamps
Oil Rubbed Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
Oil rubbed turned bronze floor lamp sold with linen paper shade
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
OLIVE OIL CERAMIC URN FLOOR LAMP
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Olive oil ceramic urn floor lamp
Category
Vintage 1960s Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Bronze, Brass & Onyx Oil Lantern Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Renaissance style, this floor lamp has been converted to an electric light by our capable staff. Fitted with a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Brass
1940's Floor Lamp in Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish
Located in Buchanan, NY
Beautiful bronze floor lamp in oil rubbed bronze finish.
Category
20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Antique Country French Wrought Iron Oil Lantern Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Using a combination of finely wrought iron, copper fittings and a brass oil lantern, this torchere
Category
Antique 19th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Antique Chinese Bronze & Cloisonne Oil Floor Lamp, Dragon Motif, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and rare Chinese oil floor lamp offers bronze balustrade form construction with enameled
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Italian Neoclassical Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian neoclassical Bronze floor lamp modeled after the oil lamps excavated at Pompeii and
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Floor Lamps
1940s French Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
1940s French floor lamp with oil rubbed bronze finish.
Price includes polishing or plating and new
Category
Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Antique Moorish Brass Repousse Floor Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Art Nouveau/Arts and Crafts Oil Floor Lamp. Recently electrified. Lamp has a bold
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Brass Floor Lamp with Onyx Top
Located in Banner Elk, NC
19th century brass floor lamp, converted from an oil lamp, with an onyx top. Superb condition, has
Category
Antique 19th Century English Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
19th Century bronze art nouveau electrified oil lamp base piano floor lamp (oil container has been
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
19th Century, Bronze Art Nouveau Floor Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
19th Century Art Nouveau bronze floor lamp. Originally was an oil lamp with oil container that has
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Large Japanese Ceramic and Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Rare and unusual Japanese electrified oil floor lamp. The highly detailed terracotta colored
Category
Antique 1870s Japanese Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Art Nouveau Rose Plant Sculpture Floor Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
19th century painted and patinated bronze tall rose/flower plant oil floor lamp that has been
Category
Antique 19th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Victorian Telescopic Brass Standard Oil Lamp
By Messenger and Sons
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian telescopic brass standard oil lamp, in the form of a Corinthian column square platform
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Victorian Brass Extending Standard Oil Lamp
By Joseph Hinks & Sons
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian brass extending standard oil lamp, with central adjustable column flanked by three
Category
Antique 1870s English Neoclassical Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Victorian Telescopic Brass Standard Oil Lamp
By Joseph Hinks & Sons
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian telescopic brass standard lamp modelled as an embellished classical column with foliate
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique Pair of Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Floor Lamps with Elephants
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century pair of Japanese floor lamps, once oil lamps, crafted in bronze with a dark
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
19thC Arts and Crafts Brass Standard Oil Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
19thC Arts and Crafts adjustable brass standard oil lamp, extendable shaft supported by a triform
Category
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Victorian Brass Telescopic Standard Oil Lamps
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Victorian Brass Telescopic Standard Oil Lamps the circular oil font on quadruple foliate
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Brass Telescopic Standard Oil Lamp converted to electric
Located in Altrincham, GB
Art Nouveau Brass Telescopic Standard Oil Lamp converted to electric - The lampshade(s) are newly
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Victorian Brass Standard Oil Lamp in the Neo Classical Style
By Messenger and Sons
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian brass standard oil lamp in the neo classical style, brass well/reserve on reeded
Category
Antique 1890s English Neoclassical Revival Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Roman Oil Lamp Mediterranean to Holy Land Region, 2nd-3rd Century AD
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Roman Oil Lamp Mediterranean to Holy Land Region, 2nd-3rd Century AD
Additional Information
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Israeli Classical Roman Floor Lamps
Materials
Clay
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Floor Oil Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal floor oil lamp for your home. Each floor oil lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and bronze. If you’re shopping for a floor oil lamp, we have 19 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer floor oil lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each floor oil lamp bearing Arts and Crafts, Industrial or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Rosie Li, Vivian Carbonell and W.A.S. Benson each produced at least one beautiful floor oil lamp that is worth considering.
How Much is a Floor Oil Lamp?
Prices for a floor oil lamp start at $931 and top out at $14,200 with the average selling for $2,498.
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 Floor Oil Lamp
- What are floor lamps?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024A 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. - What is a whale oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A whale oil lamp is a lamp that uses whale oil for fuel. Whale oil lamps were largely made from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Antique whale oil lamps are collectibles today and an older specimen will be a striking addition to your mantel or display cabinet. Find a collection of antique and vintage whale oil lamps on 1stDibs today.
- How tall should floor lamps be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024A 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. - What is the best floor lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Floor 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.
- What is a torchiere floor lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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, 2022There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- How does a Roman oil lamp work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Roman oil lamps are simply containers filled with oil, in which a wick made up of cloth or rope rests on one end. The other end of the wick comes in contact with the air. When the wick is lit, the oil in it burns and gives out light.
- How do you use a brass oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.
- Are oil lamps still used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, oil lamps are still used today. However, most people utilize oil lamps while camping or during power outages in the U.S. It is uncommon for Americans to light their homes only with oil lamps. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique oil lamps.
- How do I use a hanging oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a hanging oil lamp, remove the oil font from the base and fill it three-quarters of the way with clear lamp oil. Return the font and close the base. Twist the knob to raise the wick until it is a little less than 0.25 inches above the burner. Light with a match or lighter. After extinguishing and allowing time for cooling, trim the burned end off of the wick. You'll find a collection of hanging oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Victorian oil lamp was designed in 1792 by inventor Ami Argan. What made this lamp unique to the ones that preceded it is the unique shape, featuring a long glass shaft that aids the illumination of the lamp. Browse a collection of vintage Victorian oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022People began using early versions of oil lamps for spiritual purposes during ancient times. References to oil-burning lamps are found in both the Torah and the Bible. Oil lamps became popular for everyday use lighting homes and businesses in the late 19th century with the advent of the kerosene lamp. Shop a selection of antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To 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, 2023To 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, 2022On 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, 2021A 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023How 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, 2022There 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, 2021The 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, 2021Floor 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.
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