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Pair of 1930s Italian Polychrome Floor Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1930s Italian carved polychrome floor lamps with a shell motif. They were originally
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Vintage 1930s Italian Floor Lamps
French Art Deco Polychromed Floor Lamp with Muller Frères Cameo Glass Shade
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Art Deco Polychromed Floor Lamp with Muller Frères Cameo Glass Shade
France, circa 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
True Pair of Italian Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Floor Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
polychrome floor lamps. Each floor lamp is raised by a square base with fine ball feet and a foliate wrap
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Floor Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Italian 19th Century Polychrome Wood Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 19th Century polychrome wood floor lamp. Amazing hand painted details and wood carvings
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Other Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
Pair of Venetian Floor Lamps Polychromed Wood
Located in Buxton, GB
Enhance your home's ambiance with these stunning Male and Female floor lamps! Beautifully crafted
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-19th Century Italian Carved Polychrome and Painted Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
This tall antique wood floor lamp was carved in Italy, circa 1850. The elegant light stands a wide
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
Pair of Large 17th Century Italian Torchiere Polychrome Figure Floor Lamps
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb large pair of floor standing 17th Century Venetian torchiere figures.
Solid hand carved
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Floor Lamps
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood, Paint
H 75.6 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Carved & Polychromed Wood Chinoiserie Pagoda Motif Floor Lamp, England, C 1900s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carved & polychromed wood Chinoiserie pagoda motif floor lamp
England, Circa 1900s
An
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
H 82 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Polychrome Green Palm Tree Floor Lamp, France, 1940s
Located in Hastings, GB
An incredibly rare and highly ornate polychrome painted Palm Tree form lamp, in wrought iron. This
Category
Early 20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Richly carved and polychromed antique standing Venetian floor lamp
Located in Leesburg, VA
Richly carved and polychromed antique Venetian floor lamp
Anonymous
Probably Venice, Italy; ca
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Revival Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Chinoiserie Floor Lamp in Polychromed Wood w/ Hand-Painted Scene, England 1932
Located in Miami, FL
A very lovely Chinoiserie floor lamp in turned and polychromed wood with ebonized (black
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Polychrome Metal Adjustable Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Montreal, QC
Polychrome metal floor lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier.
Includes an upward
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Brazilian vintage floor metal lamp polychrome with regulation circa 1970.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible brazilian vintage metal floor lamp in metal polychrome with regulation circa 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Tulipe Nickel Floor Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Floor Lamp Tulipe Nickel with all structure in metal,
in nickel finish. 1 LED bulb 30 watt, bulb
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Tulipe Blue Floor Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Floor lamp Tulipe blue with all structure in metal,
painted in blue finish. 1 LED bulb 30 watt
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Tom Dixon Style Floor Lamp
By Tom Dixon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tom Dixon style floor lamp. Measures: 56" high to top of socket/ 49" high to top of sculpture 2.5
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Floor lamp having a carved and painted wood shaft in a foliage motif topped with
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
1930 Halabala floor lamp, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Wooden veneered lamp (walnut veneer)
- period functionalism
- manufactured by U.P. Czechoslovakia
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Ultra Rare Floor Lamp, Estiluz Spain, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Let yourself be captivated by this magnificent floor lamp that perfectly combines the retro
Category
Mid-20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1920 Floor Lamp Halabala, Functionalism, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- height-adjustable and rotatable chrome-plated metal construction, wooden veneered base, walnut veneer, new shellac policy
- 40 cm in diameter, milk glass shade 30 cm in diameter, ...
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Other Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Multicoloured 1980s Italian Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
This fully adjustable polychrome and metal floor lamp was made in the 1980s in Italy.
The
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Marian Zawadski Table/Floor Lamp for Tilgmans Sweden 1961 Signed
By Marian Zawadsky
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic floor lamp by Marian Zawadsky for Atelier Tilgmans made in 1961. Polychrome decorated with
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Chrome Floor Lamp by Francesco Fois for Reggiani, 1960s
By Reggiani, Francesco Fois
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This lamp that stretches from floor to ceiling was designed during the 1960s by Francesco Fois and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Elegant Iron & Marble Medici Lion Motif Floor Lamp Attributed Maitland -Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elegant Mid-Century Iron & Marble Medici Lion Motif Floor Lamp
Attributed to Maitland Smith, Circa
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Floor Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Metal
H 60 in W 9.5 in D 6 in
Large Middle-Eastern Ewer Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A single large circa 1940s Turkish etched and polychromed brass ewer floor lamp.
Measurements
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Vintage 1940s Turkish Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Model LTE8 Floor Lamp by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model LTE8 floor lamp by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Rosewood, Sapele Wood, Wood, Reeded Glass, Glass
Large Middle-Eastern Ewer Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A rare single large circa 1940's Turkish etched and polychromed brass ewer floor lamp
Category
Vintage 1940s Turkish Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Monumental Italian Alabaster, Marble, Brass & Crystal Palm Tree Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Italian alabaster, marble, brass & crystal palm tree floor lamp
This commanding lighted
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Alabaster, Crystal, Brass
Mid Century Articulating Swing Arm Chrome Floor Lamp by Nessen Studios NYC
By Nessen Studio
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
base.
Beautiful mid century articulating chrome floor lamp by Nessen Studios, NYC
Professionally
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Franca Stagi & Leonardo Cesare Italian Set of 2 "Molla" Floor Lamps, 1971
By Lumenform, Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of 2 "Molla" floor lamps, designed by Franca Stagi & Leonardo Cesare and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Important Ceramic Floor Lamp / Lampadaire Owl by Walter Gerhards, Circa 1960-70
By Walter Gerhards
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
prominent figure of the German Fat Lava ceramic school.
This floor lamp from the 1960s-1970s is a true
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Vintage 1960s German Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Fabric
H 55.91 in Dm 14.18 in
Mid-Century Carlo Nason Style Floor Lamp, Glass and Chrome, Mazzega Murano Glass
By Carlo Nason
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1960s Italy floor lamp with three lights in chromed steel, bowl by Mazzega lattimo Murano-glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 57.09 in Dm 15.75 in
Mid Century Italian Design Floor Lamp in Chromed Brass on a Beige Marble Base
Located in Ulm, DE
Floor Lamp, Italian Design
Mid-Century, 1960/70s
Brass with original chrome, polished
Base made of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome, Brass
H 86.62 in W 47.25 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Maniglia Floor Lamps by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Stilnovo, 1970s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Stilnovo
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Pair of Maniglia floor lamps designed by Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 63.78 in W 11.42 in D 36.23 in
Antique Italian Carved and Green Painted Wooden Floor Lamp with Dolphins
Located in Barntrup, DE
and vine leaves. This polychrome antique floor lamp rests upon three large dolphins. One socket for
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
Pair of Old Style Polychrome Metal Lanterns with Crystals
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of old style polychrome green and yellow metal lanterns with crystals.
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Ettore Fantasia and Gino Poli 'Excalibur' Lamp for Sothis, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Floor lamp in transparent Murano glass with inclusions of glass paste and base in chromed metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Model 524 Table Lamp by Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Arteluce, 1960s
By Arteluce, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Model 524 table lamp designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg and manufactured by Arteluce.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
C 19th Venetian Carved Gondolier Figure Candlestand
By Venetian School
Located in Dereham, GB
C 19th Venetian Carved Gondolier Figure Candlestand,
With Polychrome Decoration
Gondolier
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Antique 1830s Italian Grand Tour Floor Lamps
Materials
Pine
Rare Pair! Swedish Modern Articulating Decorator Floor Pole Lamps! Silver Danish
Located in Peoria, AZ
SWEDISH FLOOR LAMP PAIR!
Articulating 2 Shade
Contemporary
Floor Lamps
Sleek!
Dimensions: 61
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 61 in W 12 in D 12 in
Mid-19th Century Italian Carved Polychrome and Gilt Candle Holder Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
with lights, and use as a wonderful floor lamp.
Measures: 29.5" W x 29.5" D x 72" H.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Torchères
Materials
Wood
H 72 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
1970s Continental Hans Kogl Life Size Tole Polychrome Palm Tree Floor Lamp
By Hans Kögl
Located in Kennesaw, GA
1970s and is a dual trunk floor lamp. Both palms support 3 bulbs. The coloration is so vivid! It
Category
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Italian Gilded Wood Venetian Figural Torchère Candelabra Floor Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
is perched upon a carved polychrome painted pedestal. The figural floor lamp is in very good visual
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Torchères
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century Italian Polychrome Pricket Candlestick as Floor Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Italian polychrome pricket candlestick as floor lamp
New wiring.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
19th Century Large Polychrome Wooden Floor Lamp
Located in Alella, ES
Polychrome, turned baluster column, raised on a triangular plinth, molded with scrolling and rope
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Floor Lamps
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Large Polychrome Wood Floor Lamp
Located in Alella, ES
Tapered, turned and fluted column raised on triangular chamfered plinth with gilt foliage and beading decoration.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Floor Lamps
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Pair of Large Polychrome Wood Floor Lamps
Located in Alella, ES
Red, blue and gold highly decorated fluted column surmounted by square scrolled platforms with iron candle holders, lower column with mask and swag carving, raised on square plinth a...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Floor Lamps
Materials
Giltwood
An Italian Style Polychrome and Parcel-Gilt Torchère Floor Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Floor Lamp, in cream polychrome and giltwood accents, carved with foliate motifs, and raised on a tripod
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Floor Lamps
19th Century Polychromed Wooden Floor
Located in Alella, ES
Polychrome turned and fluted column with acanthus and scrolling decoration raised on a rectangular
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Floor Lamps
Materials
Giltwood
An Italian Style Polychrome and Parcel Gilt Torchère Floor Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Floor Lamp, fitted for electricity, in a subtle shade of robins' egg blue on a baluster standard
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Floor Lamps
Art Deco Floor Lamp
Located in Zaventem, Belgium
Art Deco modernist floor lamp. Ashwood structure and chrome-plated metal base and shade.
The
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Massive Architectural Floor Lamp by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Austin, TX
A large architectural crane floor lamp by Curtis Jere, signed and dated 1977, with a counter
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Fantastic Italian Red Modernist Floor Lamp by Fabio Lenci
By Fabio Lenci, Guzzini
Located in Mount Penn, PA
and down on the substantial bright red poly chrome metal mod street post floor lamp. Designed in Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
18th Century Polychromed Church Torchere
Located in Alella, ES
, on top of three lions paws. Originally a church torchere, now converted into floor lamp.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Floor Lamps
Materials
Giltwood
Important 1966 Cedric Hartman Floor Lamp for Jack Lenor Larsen Serial No. 1
By Cedric Hartman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Important "Backslider" floor lamp designed by Cedric Hartman in 1966 for Jack Lenor Larsen, Pandora
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 48.82 in W 13.39 in D 11.03 in
Large Iconic Cedric Hartman Floor Lamp for Jack Lenor Larsen Serial No. 8 1960s
By Cedric Hartman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Sculptural "Backslider" floor lamp designed by Cedric Hartman in the 1960s for Jack Lenor Larsen
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
H 48.82 in W 13.78 in D 11.03 in
Paire De Lampadaires En Bois Polychrome, 1950
Located in NOUVION-SUR-MEUSE, FR
Paire de lampadaires en bois polychrome et diffuseur en métal laqué blanc . Les prises sont en
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
Bauhaus Standing Lamp
Located in Senden, NRW
Amazing Bauhaus design standing lamp with a great material mix. Polychromed brass balls and a lamp
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Jo Hammerborg Fog & Mørup Minimalist Lamp Mid-Century Modern, 1968, Denmark
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
lamp in brushed aluminium, chromed stem and enameled grey iron base.
Made in 1968 in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
H 53.55 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Monumental Gilt Torchere
Located in US
19th Century Torchere originally for Candles retrofitted With new wiring.
Wonderful Patina Of Gilt Over Gesso
Wonderful Patina Of Gilt Over Gesso
Category
20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood, Gesso
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Polychrome Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the polychrome floor lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A polychrome floor lamp — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer polychrome floor lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each polychrome floor lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Baroque or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one polychrome floor lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Joe Colombo, Oluce and Arteluce produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Polychrome Floor Lamp?
Prices for a polychrome floor lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $543 and can go as high as $16,800, while the average can fetch as much as $2,207.
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 Polychrome Floor 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. - 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023The 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, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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.
- Are LED floor lamps worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Many 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, 2021The 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2022The 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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The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.
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This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.
NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.