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Searchlight Floor Lamp

Vintage Tripod Searchlight Standing Floor Lamp Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a highly attractive interwar revival industrial design tripod searchlight floor lamp, late
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Late 20th Century Floor Lamps

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Other

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

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Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel

Late Century Japanese Brass Searchlight & British Wooden Tripod, Floor Lamp
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
, to create a completely unique floor lamp. There is limited availability of this item. A reclaimed
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Floor Lamps

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Brass

Vintage French Brass Searchlight on Large Wooden Tripod, Floor Lamp
Located in Sofia, BG
create a stunning floor lamp. The overall condition is very good only the round mirror behind the bulb is
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Mid-20th Century English Floor Lamps

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Brass

British Brass Searchlight
Located in New York, NY
Handsome turn-of-the-century British brass searchlight on polished white metal stand. Dial switches
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Antique 19th Century English Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

British Brass Searchlight
British Brass Searchlight
H 55 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
British Royal Navy Maritime Ships Searchlight/ Spotlight
Located in North Miami, FL
Incredible and Large impressive nautical architectural salvage fog light or spotlight/searchlight
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Floor Lamps

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Brass

Late Century Brass And Stainless Searchlight - US Army Tripod and Marine Switch
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Engineered for impact, this steampunk floor lamp is a fusion of rugged industrial design and
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1990s American Industrial Floor Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel

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Antique Chrome Searchlight, Tripod, Francis, circa 1930
By Francis Searchlights
Located in London, GB
An antique chrome searchlight on a wooden tripod circa 1930. In good antique condition, polished
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Vintage 1930s British Industrial Floor Lamps

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Brass

Brass Naval Searchlight, 1980s
By Fallen Furniture
Located in Bath, GB
Brass naval search light from the 1980s. Completely overhauled, re-polished and re-wired.
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Late 20th Century British Industrial Floor Lamps

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Brass

Brass Naval Searchlight, 1980s
Brass Naval Searchlight, 1980s
H 76 in W 26 in D 22 in
Francis Searchlights 10 inch Signalling Projector
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Lucas Marine 10 inch Signalling Projector was built by Francis Searchlights of
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English Floor Lamps

Old Searchlight English Navy, circa 1960-1969
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Old searchlight made in Japan for the English navy use, fully restored (stripped, polished and
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Vintage 1960s English Industrial Floor Lamps

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Brass, Steel

Old Searchlight English Navy, circa 1960-1969
Old Searchlight English Navy, circa 1960-1969
H 21.26 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Late Century Japanese Industrial Brass & Stainless Steel Searchlight Floor Lamp
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Cast brass and stainless steel searchlight and cast aluminium stanchion post. The lamp itself is
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Floor Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel

Vintage Ralph Lauren Montauk Searchlight Standing Lamp, Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a highly attractive Ralph Lauren Montauk Searchlight floor lamp, late 20th century in date
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1990s Floor Lamps

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Nickel

Nautical Searchlight Style Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Montreal, QC
Get the trending Industrial look in the comfort of your home and office! This large spotlight floor
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Early 2000s Modern Floor Lamps

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Stainless 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

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Aluminum

Suez Canal Searchlight
Located in Norwell, MA
Huge six foot high aluminum spotlight with mounting yoke and fixed tripod stand. The light swivels on its base. Search light comes from a Suez Canal supertanker. Overall dimension...
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20th Century Floor Lamps

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Metal

Suez Canal Searchlight
Suez Canal Searchlight
H 82 in Dm 27.5 in
Nautical Searchlight on Tripod Stand
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in New York, NY
Vintage nautical search light by the Course-Hinds Company mounted on a period tripod stand. USA, circa 1940.

Light adjustable up and down and sideways; base may be ad...
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Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps

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Wood

Floor Lamp Searchlight Spot Light, on Wooden Tripod, Francis, circa 1950
Located in Antwerp, BE
vintage condition, re-wired and beautifully finished. The tripod floor lamp is adjustable and has one E27
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Vintage 20th Century English Naval Searchlight
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A fantastic mid-20th century English naval searchlight, mounted on an earlier 20th century tripod
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20th Century English Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Vintage 20th Century English Naval Searchlight
Vintage 20th Century English Naval Searchlight
H 76.78 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in
Vintage 20th Century English Naval Searchlight, c. 1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A fantastic mid-20th century English polished brass naval searchlight, mounted on a later tripod
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20th Century English Floor Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Crouse-Hinds Nautical Searchlights, circa 1930
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of vintage Crouse-Hinds nautical searchlights, circa 1930 Matching pair of nautical
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

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Metal

1980s Japanese Aluminium Vintage Industrial Searchlight & American Steel Tripod
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Shonan kosakusho ltd Industrial searchlight tripod. Manufactured in Japan circa 1982 this
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Floor Lamps

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Steel, Aluminum, Brass

1940s Rotherham's British Brass, Bronze and Aluminium Naval Searchlight
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
An extremely sought after naval searchlight dated circa 1940 and made by Rotherham's of Coventry
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Vintage 1940s English Industrial Floor Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

1977 Japanese Brass Searchlight & Black Military Tripod 7 Edison Bulbs & Switch
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Shonan Kosakusho Co. Brass 30cm searchlight mounted on an Ex MOD mortar tripod. The searchlight
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Floor Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel

Brass Tripod Searchlight
Located in Woodbury, CT
Fun and quirky, this brass and steel searchlight is mounted on a wooden surveyor's tripod, and has
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Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps

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Steel, Brass, Iron

Brass Tripod Searchlight
Brass Tripod Searchlight
H 62.5 in W 12 in D 11 in
General Electric Maritine Searchlight
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Solid Copper Nautical Lamp usually mounted on balisrade of Military watercraft.
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Vintage 1940s American Floor Lamps

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Copper, Aluminum

General Electric Maritine Searchlight
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Sleek profile stands out on this beauty. Fully adjustable and perfectly suited for interior domestic use, takes standard bulbs.
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Vintage 1930s American Floor Lamps

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Brass, Copper, Aluminum

1943 WWII Crouse-Hinds Military Searchlights
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in Seattle, WA
Searchlights stand on crutch-style tripods and have original industrial socket assemblies. We've rewired them
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Vintage 1940s American Floor Lamps

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Aluminum

Vintage Nautical Searchlight on US Navy Tripod.
Located in Oakland, CA
Polished aluminum Crouse Hinds spot light mounted to handsome Navy tripod.
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Vintage 1930s American Floor Lamps

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Brass, Aluminum

WWII US Naval Searchlight on a Hercules Tripod
Located in Portland, OR
An incredible searchlight with a cross etched lens. We have had it mounted on a polished Hercules
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Vintage 1940s American Floor Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass

Sperry Gyroscope 14" Searchlight
Located in Aurora, OR
This 14" brass and copper nautical spotlight was produced by the Sperry Gyroscope company, which operated primarily out of New York in the early 20th century. The company was founded...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Floor Lamps

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Copper, Iron, Brass

Sperry Gyroscope 14" Searchlight
Sperry Gyroscope 14" Searchlight
H 58 in W 16 in D 17 in

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By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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1970's German Copper Brass Vintage Industrial Ceiling Pendant by Wiska
By Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
These small copper and brass ceiling lights are original marine light fixtures reclaimed and professionally restored by hand. Made by Wiska, a German manufacturer of industrial grade...
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Vintage 1970s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper, Brass

1970s Cast Aluminium and Steel Flame Proof Floor Lamp Tripod, Polished
By Daeyang
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed, stripped, polished and modified 1970s Daeyang Electric Co. Ltd flame proof luminaire with fully updated electrics and fitted with four E26 filament bulbs controlled by an ...
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Vintage 1970s Korean Industrial Floor Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Vintage 1930s Hollywood Film Studio Mole Richardson Spot
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Beautiful solar spot type 406 with original tripod from the undisputed masters of motion picture and television lighting, Mole-Richardson, Hollywood, CA, serial number 2083. Meticulo...
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

1980's Tripod Lamp, Spanish Brass Mateo Miletich Projector & British Tripod
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A classic tripod floor lamp comprised of a brass projector lamp by Mateo Miletich of Spain and a British antique surveyors tripod. All brass components have been stripped down and...
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Industrial Floor Lamps

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Brass

British Royal Navy Searchlight and Signal Light
By Francis Searchlights
Located in Norwell, MA
Superb and substantial marine beacon by Francis Searchlights of Bolton, England. From the Ministry of Defense, British Royal Navy. With shutters for signaling and ability to use as a...
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Vintage 1940s British Nautical Objects

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Brass

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Searchlight Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the searchlight floor lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each searchlight floor lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and aluminum. Your living room may not be complete without a searchlight floor lamp — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each searchlight floor lamp bearing Industrial, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Crouse-Hinds, Francis Searchlights and Industrial Production each produced at least one beautiful searchlight floor lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Searchlight Floor Lamp?

A searchlight floor lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,612, while the lowest priced sells for $500 and the highest can go for as much as $22,500.

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 Searchlight 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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