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Swedish 1950s Brass Gooseneck Lamp with Dual Shades
By Bohlmarks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant 1950s Swedish gooseneck floor lamp with double shade. Executed in brass disc base and pole
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Triple Gooseneck Brass & Off White Fabric Floor Lamp, Sweden 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual midcentury brass gooseneck floor lamp was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Floor Lamp Pierre Folie Jacques Charpentier as Editor 70s - 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful design lamp, vintage on foot with two "gooseneck" lamps, Pierre Folie Jacques Charpentier
Category

Mid-20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

Swedish 1940s Teak & Brass Organic Modernist Floor Lamp
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
teak lamp base, brass hardware and two adjustable gooseneck lamp arms. Shades are handmade in off white
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Laurel Gooseneck Floor Lamp Model B- 683 in Olive
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Laurel Gooseneck floor lamp Model B- 683 in a Olive type color. Sometimes referred to as
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Gooseneck Medical Floor Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Steel & Cast Iron Zoalite Medical Floor Lamp by Burdick Co, Milton, WI Height from floor
Category

Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vintage Gooseneck Medical Floor Lamp
Vintage Gooseneck Medical Floor Lamp
H 43 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Black Gooseneck Floor Lamp by Kurt Versen
By Kurt Versen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Black powder coated gooseneck floor lamp by Kurt Versen Newly rewired and powder coated black. It
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Black Gooseneck Floor Lamp by Kurt Versen
Black Gooseneck Floor Lamp by Kurt Versen
H 40.75 in W 14.25 in D 31.75 in
Bausch & Lomb Adjustable Gooseneck Optical Floor Lamp
By Bausch & Lomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, machine age, optical, medical floor lamp by Bausch & Lomb features a cast iron base
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Iron

Vintage Kurt Versen Gooseneck Bullet Floor Lamp
By Kurt Versen
Located in Chicago, IL
A simple industrial design lamp survivor with a single bullet form shade. Attributed to Kurt Versen
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Medical Gooseneck Floor Lamp from Famed, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage medical floor lamp with adjustable height and angle made by Famed in Poland during the
Category

Vintage 1970s Polish Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Swedish Art Nouveau Gooseneck Walnut Floor Lamp With Table
Located in Norwalk, CT
This elegant Swedish floor lamp is a piece of design history, having been crafted in the Art
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Walnut, Linen, Rope

Chrome and Black Gooseneck Adjustable Floor Lamp by Alsy
By Alsy Manufacturing 1
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage adjustable gooseneck chrome floor lamp by Alsy Manufacturing. The postmodern lamp features
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Unique Midcentury Modern Gooseneck Floor Lamp with Tray Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lamp unlike any other we have encountered. Double shade gooseneck floor lamp with tray table. All
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Vtg Mid Century Brass Plated Gooseneck Floor Lamp Working
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a great looking, versatile and and so useful adjustable brass finished gooseneck floor lamp
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Midcentury vintage gooseneck floor lamp by Marksljöd Sweden, 1940s
By Markslöjd
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Rare Midcentury vintage gooseneck floor lamp in beech Wood and teak shade by Marksljöd Sweden
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Floor Lamp with Adjustable Gooseneck for Bergboms, Sweden 1940s
By Bergboms
Located in Utrecht, NL
lamp demonstrates, the mid-century era brought streamlined modernism to Sweden as well. This model
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Gooseneck Reading Floor Lamp w/ Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern gooseneck floor lamp from the 1970s brings both form and function into perfect
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Bohlmarks of Sweden Midcentury Modern Gooseneck Floor Lamp with Elegant Shade
By Bohlmarks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Swedish Mid-Century Modern metal floor lamp by Bohlmarks, adjustable goose neck on circular base
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Stilnovo Midcentury Five-Arm Floor Lamp with Gooseneck Arms & Original Paint
By Stilnovo
Located in Miami, FL
Stilnovo midcentury five-arm floor lamp with gooseneck arms & original paint. Offered for sale
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Metal

Antique Brass & Onyx Figural Gooseneck Bridge Lamp with Amber Glass Shade c1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
& Onyx Figural Gooseneck Bridge Lamp with Amber Glass Shade c1930. 62" x 14" x 10 1/2". An
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Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Onyx

Gooseneck floor lamp in teak and beech with glass and fabric shade by Marksljöd
By Markslöjd
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Midcentury vintage gooseneck floor lamp in teak and beech with glass and fabric shade by Marksljöd
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

White and Brass B-683 Laurel Floor Lamp, in the style of Gio Ponti
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
White enamel and brass gooseneck floor lamp, in the style of Gio Ponti. By Laurel Lamp Company
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Swedish Modern Floor Lamp
Located in Karlstad, SE
Majestic gooseneck floor lamp manufactured in Sweden, 1930s. This floor lamp consists of a
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern Floor Lamp
Swedish Modern Floor Lamp
H 63.78 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
Mid century rare teak floor lamp Denmark 1970s
By Vintage Specialties
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century Teak Floor Lamp with Teak Shade, Danish Modern, 1970s Adjustable shade (gooseneck
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid century rare teak floor lamp Denmark 1970s
Mid century rare teak floor lamp Denmark 1970s
H 62.21 in W 23.63 in D 10.63 in
Rare Vintage Danish Oak floor lamp by DOMUS 1970s
By Domus
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Vintage Danish Oak floor lamp by DOMUS 1970s Adjustable shade (gooseneck) - original lamp shade
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Oak

Large Table Lamp Made by Hillebrand in Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Schwerin, MV
of metal and brass and has a plastic-coated gooseneck. The desk lamp is large, heavy and very solid
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Swedish pine floor lamp by Solbackens Svarveri AB, 1970s
By Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Vintage Swedish pine floor lamp by Solbackens Svarveri AB, 1970s Adjustable shade (gooseneck
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Laurel Gooseneck Floor Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company, Gio Ponti
Located in Long Beach, CA
Stunning Laurel floor lamp, in the manner of Gio Ponti, with a brass goose-neck and yellow enamel
Category

Mid-20th Century Floor Lamps

Laurel Gooseneck Floor Lamp
Laurel Gooseneck Floor Lamp
H 52 in W 15 in D 15 in
Christian Dell Floor Lamp with Gooseneck 1930s
By Christian Dell
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Floor lamp by Christian Dell, circa 1930s. Metal gooseneck, lacquered metal. Signs of use, good
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Chrome Gooseneck Reading Lamp by Vrieland Design
By Vrieland Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage Dutch modern reading lamp by Vrieland Design likely from the 1970s or 1980s. Round chrome
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Christian Dell Bauhaus Chrome Metal Floor Standard Lamp 1930s Gooseneck Art Deco
By Christian Dell, Maquet
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Rare Bauhaus flexible gooseneck standard floor lamp with tripod base designed by Christian Dell
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

1970s Brass Gooseneck Reading Light Floorlamp
Located in Derby, Derbyshire
A lovely early 1970s brass / brass effect single lamp reading / floor lamp. Fully articulated
Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1970s Brass Gooseneck Reading Light Floorlamp
1970s Brass Gooseneck Reading Light Floorlamp
H 44.89 in W 4.73 in D 8.27 in
Arteluce Floor Lamp
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Southampton, NY
A 13 head Italian floor lamp with adjustable gooseneck arms and black and white enameled shades
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Metal

Arteluce Floor Lamp
Arteluce Floor Lamp
H 96 in Dm 12 in
Striking 1950s Italian Modernist Black Iron, Brass and Rope Tripod Floor Lamp
By Arteluce
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Fantastic brass three-arm flexible gooseneck floor lamp with red, green and ivory fabric shades and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Kurt Versen Adjustable Gooseneck Lamp/Original Paint!
By Kurt Versen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Great Versen Lamp that still retains all it's original paint! Yellow with a touch of mustard
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950s Italian Mid Century Gooseneck Floor Lamp
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Awesome floor lamp with flexible gooseneck lamp arm ans snow white lamp shade on brass base, made
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Midcentury Floorlamp
Located in London, GB
Elegant two headed floor lamp constructed in brass, steel and 24cm cast iron circular base
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Danish Midcentury Floorlamp
Danish Midcentury Floorlamp
H 74.81 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
White Gooseneck Floor Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
White and brass floor lamp with adjustable gooseneck and tulip-shaped base by Laurel. Signed. USA
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Orange Gooseneck Floor Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Orange and brass floor lamp with adjustable gooseneck and tulip-shaped base by Laurel. Signed. USA
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Black Gooseneck Floor Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Black metal and brass floor lamp with adjustable gooseneck and tulip-shaped base by Laurel. USA
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Laurel Gooseneck Floor Lamp in Brass
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Laurel floor lamp (model B- 683) featuring a fully adjustable shade and original diffuser. Original
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Gooseneck Floor Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Brass gooseneck floor lamp. It has a dimmer on/off switch and adjustable spot light.
Category

Vintage 1980s Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Laurel Gooseneck Floor Lamp
By Gio Ponti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Laurel floor lamp in black with brass gooseneck allows for multiple positions that the shade can be
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Laurel Gooseneck Floor Lamp
Laurel Gooseneck Floor Lamp
H 52 in W 20 in D 12 in
Bohlmarks Gooseneck Floor Lamp
By Bohlmarks
Located in Astoria, NY
A Swedish floor lamp, manufactured, circa 1950s-1960s by Bohlmarks, with folded white enamel shade
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Bohlmarks Gooseneck Floor Lamp
Bohlmarks Gooseneck Floor Lamp
H 48 in W 8.5 in D 14.5 in
Brass Gooseneck Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Located in Danville, CA
Mod 70's Brass Gooseneck Pharmacy Lamp. Shade- 6 x 8 Base-9.5 x 14
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Floor Lamps

Brass Gooseneck Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Brass Gooseneck Pharmacy Floor Lamp
H 45 in W 22 in D 9.5 in
Midcentury Italian Gooseneck Floor Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Fabulous, Fun, Chrome Gooseneck Floor Lamp Head moves up and down-nice feature Neck swivels side
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

Lovely Modern Gooseneck Floor Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of modern goods neck floor lamps. Shades pivot to direct light in many directions
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Chrome Industrial Gooseneck Floor Lamp by Ajusco
Located in New York, NY
Nice chrome gooseneck floor lamp by Ajusco, This example is adjustable in height (57 highest x
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Gooseneck Reading Floor Lamp in Polished Chrome
Located in Astoria, NY
An adjustable, polished chrome reading floor lamp, with light and tubular shade on gooseneck
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Gooseneck Floor Lamp Attributed to Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury gooseneck floor lamp in chartreuse paint finish (shows wear). The disk hood shade pivots
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Dual Light Gooseneck Floor Lamp with Table
Located in Astoria, NY
A floor lamp with two lights, each with single socket and cone form fiberglass shade, supported by
Category

Mid-20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Space Age Gooseneck Double Head Multi-Position Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and cool Space Age gooseneck floor lamp, in chrome spheres and 3 way switch , the base has
Category

Late 20th Century American Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Brass Gooseneck Floor Lamps by Koch and Lowy
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1950s Koch and Lowy brass floor lamps with cylindrical fixtures and painted wooden 'orb' on
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Gooseneck Brass Floor Lamp by Fischer Leuchten, Germany 1960s
By Fischer Leuchten
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an adjustable Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp. It's completely done in
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

A modernist Sonneman style chrome and rubber gooseneck floor lamp, circa 1970
By Robert Sonneman
Located in View Park, CA
A mid century modern chrome and rubber gooseneck floor lamp, circa 1970. Potentially attributed to
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rare gooseneck floor lamp Danish paper cord with big veneer shade by Marksljöd
By Markslöjd
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Rare Midcentury vintage gooseneck floor lamp Danish paper cord with big veneer shade by Marksljöd
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Leather & Brass Gooseneck Floor Lamp in the Manner of Adnet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This mid-century modern French gooseneck floor lamp in the manner of Jacques Adnet features a stem
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

GA Scott for Maclamp, Gooseneck Floor Light / GA Scott for Maclamp, Late-1950s
Located in London, GB
A floor lamp designed in the late-1950s by GA Scott for Maclamp, UK. The lower half of the light’s
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Josef Frank Floor Lamp
By Josef Frank
Located in New York, NY
Josef Frank adjustable floor lamp with unique gooseneck curved shaped, produced by Svenskt Tenn in
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Josef Frank Floor Lamp
Josef Frank Floor Lamp
H 38 in W 19 in D 12 in
Midcentury Danish Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
Danish three headed angle adjustable gooseneck floor lamp. Produced in the 1950s. This lamp has
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Midcentury Danish Floor Lamp
Midcentury Danish Floor Lamp
H 63 in W 15.36 in D 9.85 in
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Gooseneck Floor Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of gooseneck floor lamps available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct gooseneck floor lamps — often made from metal, brass and steel — can elevate any home. Gooseneck floor lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of gooseneck floor lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Modern gooseneck floor lamps are of considerable interest. Some gooseneck floor lamps are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller gooseneck floor lamps, measuring 6.75 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Laurel Lamp Company, Kurt Versen and Lightolier each produced beautiful gooseneck floor lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Gooseneck Floor Lamps?

Prices for gooseneck floor lamps start at $275 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $1,450.

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 Gooseneck Floor Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The gooseneck lamp got its start as the Anglepoise, created by George Carwardine and the patent applied for in 1932. The articulated arm of the lamp allowed for task lighting that was easily adjustable. Since then, the arm has been modified greatly and one result is the smooth look of the gooseneck lamp. Find a collection of expertly vetted gooseneck lamps from some of the world’s top reputable sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A gooseneck lamp is used for pointing illumination at a spot or subject that needs it. It can be used for night time reading, or on a larger scale, in construction sites for spot illumination. You’ll find a variety of gooseneck lamps from some of the world’s top sellers 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 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 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
    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
    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 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 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 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
    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 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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