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Pair of Art Deco Style Uplighter Floor Lamps
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco uplighter floor lamps. Black bakelite stems with chromed metal banding leading
Category
Mid-20th Century English Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair Tall English Art Deco Chrome Uplighter Floor Lamps
By Zumtobel
Located in London, GB
Pair Of English Art Deco chrome tall uplighter floor lamps by Thorn Electrical Industries, England
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Brass Copper and Glass Uplighter Floor Lamp
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco uplighter floor lamp. Spun Copper shade over a brass and aluminium stem with clustered
Category
20th Century European Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
Art Deco Chrome Uplighter Floor Lamp, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Super stylish 1930s English Art Deco uplighter / floor lamp in chrome. A fabulous styled lamp with
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Uplighter Floor Lamp Model Luminator by Kaiser & Co., 1930s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Art Deco uplighter floor lamp 'Luminator' Model No. 37222 by Kaiser & Co., Neheim
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Lamperti "Laser uplighter" floor lamp, Max BAGUARA - 1980s
By Lamperti, Max Baguara
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Postmodern Max Baguara ‘laser uplighter’ floorlamp for Lamperti Italy. black lacquered
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Chrome and Glass Uplighter Floor Lamp, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Super stylish 1930s Art Deco up-lighter in chrome and glass. A fabulous styled floor lamp with a
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Sophisticated Brass Italian Uplighter Floor Lamp, stock of two
Located in Voorburg, NL
to the lamp. Stylish Brass finish with nice patina due to age and use. The lampmis dimmable and we
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Italian Post Modern Black Uplighter Floor Lamp Bertoni / Castaldi Illuminazione
By Maurizio Bertoni, Ing. Castaldi Illuminazione
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This tall, sleek and slender minimalist floor lamp was designed by Maurizio Bertoni for Ing
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
H 77.17 in W 10.24 in D 11.42 in
Verner Panton Rare Uplighter Floor Lamp for Elteva Denmark 1980
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Very rare Verner Panton uplighter for Elteva Denmark, 1980.
These uplighter models are really
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Hollywood Regency Rare Uplighter Floor Lamp in Brass and Lucite
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This elegant and classy floor lamp is made of brass and plexiglass. The shade, foot and sides of
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Italian Metal Floor Lamp, Uplighter
Located in London, Fitzrovia
An elegant and beautifully designed Mid Century Italian brass uplighter, Floor Lamp.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Floor Lamp Large Black-Plated Metal Uplighter, 1980s by Poltrona Frau
Located in Antwerp, BE
Black-plated metal 1980s Halogene uplighter floor lamp with marble base. A beautiful eighties
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Large Brass Uplighter
Located in London, GB
Illuminate your space with this stunning 1960s Swedish uplighter floor lamp. This lamp combines
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass and Lucite Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Hollywood regency lucite and brass uplighter floor lamp.
Beautiful vibrant red/bordeaux lacquer
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Memphis Inspired Uplighter 1980s Floor Lamp Red Black Postmodern Sottsass Style
By 1001 Lamps
Located in London, GB
Memphis Milano-inspired floor lamp in black matte powder coated paint, with red stripes and red
Category
Vintage 1980s British Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 72.45 in Dm 11.42 in
Midcentury Floor Lamp, Uplighter, Staff, 1970s
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very beautiful style of lighting
- Marked by lavel
- Five bulbs.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Antique Dutch Uplighter Glass Shade Floor Lamps '2'
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th century gas floor uplighters, since converted for electricity,
Holland, c1880
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Alfrank Neoclassical Column Floor Lamp 1980s Postmodern Torchiere Uplighter
Located in London, GB
This impressive floor lamp is a playful, post-modern look at neoclassicism. The base is shaped like
Category
Vintage 1980s Irish Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
H 73.63 in W 13 in D 11.03 in
Mid Century Floor Lamp Fackla, Ikea, Uplighter, Sweden, 1980s
By IKEA
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting.
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Exceptional Minimalist Brass Floor Lamp Uplighter by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant, pure Minimalist floor lamp uplighter with dimmer. Designed and manufactured probably by
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 74.81 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Rare Victorian Hand-Painted Italian Venetian Uplighter Floor Standing Lamp
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare hand-painted Victorian Italian Venetian floor
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Floor Lamps
Materials
Hardwood
H 70.28 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Modern Vintage Black White Glass Metal Floor Lamp Uplighter Italy, 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern black and white glass metal floor lamp or uplighter designed 1980s, Italy.
A gorgeous and
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 74.22 in W 11.23 in D 13 in
Fredrick Ramond Uplighter Lucite Brass Tall Floor Lamp Mid-Century Modern 1986
By Fredrick Ramond, Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant and classy floor lamp is made of brass and clear Lucite. The uplighter shade, foot and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Staff 'Zumtobel' ID-S Floor Lamp/ Uplighter by Ettore Sottsass, Memphis, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass, Staff Leuchten
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Designed by Ettore Sottsass in the early 1980s, this rare ID-S Floor Lamp was firstly produced by
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 74.02 in W 9.85 in D 16.54 in
Josephine Uplighter
By Marioni
Located in Milan, IT
Golden brass uplighter designed by Studio 63 for Marioni. The piece features a small table in the
Category
2010s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Glass & Copper Uplighter
Located in London, GB
A mid twentieth century glass and copper standard lamp.
Rewired and tested.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Floor Lamps
Materials
Copper, Steel
Italian "Mirror Man" Uplighter
By Fontana Arte
Located in Dronten, NL
Unique 1970s Italian uplighter made of high gloss polished stainless steel that resembles a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Pair of Antique German Uplighter's or Spot Lamps by Kandem
Located in London, GB
for lighting up spaces, artwork, walls etc. or casting an ambient glow from the floor or a higher
Category
Vintage 1930s German Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
French vintage plaster column with uplighter.
Located in London, GB
Plaster twisted column with unusual rope design and plaster uplighter. It is rare to find such an
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Bauhaus Lamp Luminator, Uplighter, Art Deco, Designed by Albert Arenberg, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Bauhaus, Art Deco, Functionalism
- Floor or table
- Very rare model
- Marked by label
This is
Category
Vintage 1930s American Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 24.81 in Dm 11.82 in
Pair Of Large NeoClassical Torchere Uplighters
Located in London, GB
concealed aluminium dish uplighters at the top.
Provenance: The late Robert Maxwell
Category
Vintage 1950s English Neoclassical Floor Lamps
Materials
Beech
A Maison Bagues Style Bronze Uplighter
By Maison Baguès
Located in London, GB
A very elegant gilt bronze Maison Bagues style uplighter. The shallow brass dish mounted with gilt
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
An impressive pair of gilt and painted uplighters
Located in Reepham, GB
An impressive matching pair of 20th Century gilt and painted floor standing uplighters.
The pair
Category
20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
Brass and lucite hollywood regency-style italian uplighter
By Relco Italia
Located in Zemst, BE
Hollywood regency style uplighter.
Made in brass and lucite.
Very elegant and classy.
Mounted on
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
French 1940s Large Pair of Patinated Brass Uplighters
Located in London, GB
An impressive pair of large scale uplighters, made in France in the 1940s.
With a Hollywood
Category
Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Uplighter Attributed to Heal's of London
By Heal's
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A mid-century uplighter attributed to Heal's of London. Copper base with mirrored glass surround
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Authentic Carl Auboeck Floor Lamp Vienna 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
shape.
The lamp shade could work as uplighter as well as floor lamp with upturned shade.
Vice Versa
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Modern White and Brass Five Bulbs Floor Lamp Staff, Germany, 1960s
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage floor lamp or uplighter by Staff Leuchten Germany 1960s with five
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 59.45 in Dm 13.59 in
A Pair of Art Deco Floor Lamps Large Dish Uplighters Circa 1920's Torchiers
Located in London, GB
A fantastic Pair of original art deco uplighters with a ribbed column that leads up to a detailed
Category
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 71 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Art Deco Uplighter Floor Lamp
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
A floor standing bowl uplighter - a classic Art Deco design, circa 1935-1955
Fully rewired and
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Modernist 1950s Italian Uplighter Floor Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
A tall 1950s Italian double floor lamp attributed to Stilnovo.
It is comprised of green
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Mid-20th Century Modern Cream Floor Standing Uplighter, Floor Lamp
Located in Pickering, North Yorkshire
A lovely cream painted aluminium and fibreglass floor standing uplighter. The sleek dish light is
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco, Machine Age Style, Floor lamp, Uplighter
Located in Schagen, NL
Wonderful European Chromed uplighter, floor lamp in Art Deco / Machine Age style. The lamp which
Category
Late 20th Century European Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Floor Lamp Uplighter "Lotus" by Menno Dieperink
By Menno Dieperink
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful uplighter floor lamp by Dutch architect Menno Dieperink.
Grey and black lacquered bent
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1980s Pair of Memphis Style Floor Lamp Uplighters
By 1001 Lamps
Located in London, GB
Memphis Group inspired pair of floor lamps by 1001 Lamps in black coated matte paint with red
Category
Vintage 1980s British Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1980s Memphis Milano Group Style Floor Lamp Uplighter Postmodern Vintage
By 1001 Lamps
Located in London, GB
Memphis Group inspired of floor lamp by 1001 Lamps in black coated matte paint with red stripes
Category
Vintage 1980s British Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
British Art Deco Floor Lamp Polished Chrome Uplighter
Located in London, GB
A British Art Deco chrome floor lamp up lighter with curved stepped shade, the chrome column raised
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Sottsass Uplighter Zumtobel Memphis
By Zumtobel, Ettore Sottsass
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Sottsass Uplighter. This uplighter has been designed by Sottsass Associati. Manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Uplighters
Located in London, GB
A set of four bronze and gilt bronze with vulcan head terminal uplighters standing on faux porphyry
Category
Vintage 1910s English Floor Lamps
Nickel plated modernist uplighter
Located in London, GB
A good quality art deco nickel plated uplighter. With numbered plaque to base. Rewired.
Category
20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Uplighter Jill by Artemide
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Artemide
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Beautiful stylish uplighter from Artemide with amber glass shade and base. The light can be dimmed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
American Art Deco Chrome, Enamel and Frosted Glass Floor Uplighter/Torchiere
Located in Port Hope, ON
This distinctive American Art Deco floor standing torchiere features a stepped circular chrome
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of 20th Century Uplighters
Located in Nottingham, GB
A pair of floor standing flood lights of large proportions, ideal for loft apartment or high
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Art Deco Wrought Iron Uplighter by Marjorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in London, GB
A Patinated Wrought Iron Uplighter with a Hand Finished Metal Shade. Signed 'Marjorelle,Nancy' to
Category
Vintage 1930s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Chrome Acrylic Art Deco Style Blue Uplighters
Located in Surbiton, GB
Pair of contemporary Art Deco style uplighters made in London. These are a one off and will not be
Category
2010s British Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Chrome Uplighter with Glass Ball, circa 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Art Deco uplighter in chrome metal with glass ball.
The lamp has a sleek typical Art Deco look.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Machine Age Art Deco Russel Wright Spun Aluminum & Lucite Torchiere Uplighter
By Russel Wright
Located in Dallas, TX
light floor lamp
Uncommon Classic banded Lucite shade ornamentation, difficult to source in this
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Uplighter Floor Lamps
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco uplighter floor lamps. Slender, reeded brown bakelite stems, banded with chromed
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
An Art Deco 'Beehive' Uplighter Floor Lamp
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco 'Beehive' uplighter floor lamp. Chrome beehive uplighter shade above a due of glass
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
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Uplighter Floor Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of uplighter floor lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and chrome, all uplighter floor lamps available were constructed with great care. Uplighter floor lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Uplighter floor lamps bearing Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small uplighter floor lamps measuring 7.88 inches across. Uplighter floor lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Staff Leuchten, Arteluce and Chapman Manufacturing Company are consistently popular.
How Much are Uplighter Floor Lamps?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,000, while they’re typically $562 on the low end and $28,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right Floor Lamps for You
The modern floor lamp is an evolution of torchères — tall floor candelabras that originated in France as a revolutionary development in lighting homes toward the end of the 17th century. Owing to the advent of electricity and the introduction of new materials as a part of lighting design, floor lamps have taken on new forms and configurations over the years.
In the early 1920s, Art Deco lighting artisans worked with dark woods and modern metals, introducing unique designs that still inspire the look of modern floor lamps developed by contemporary firms such as Luxxu.
Popular mid-century floor lamps include everything from the enchanting fixtures by the Italian lighting artisans at Stilnovo to the distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamp created by Scandinavian design pioneer Greta Magnusson-Grossman to the Paracarro floor lamp by the Venetian master glass workers at Mazzega. Among the more celebrated names in mid-century lighting design are Milanese innovators Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, who, along with their eldest brother, Livio, worked for their own firm as architects and designers. While Livio departed the practice in 1952, Achille and Pier Giacomo would go on to design the Arco floor lamp, the Toio floor lamp and more for legendary lighting brands such as FLOS.
Today’s upscale interiors frequently integrate the otherworldly custom lighting solutions created by a wealth of contemporary firms and designers such as Spain’s Masquespacio, whose Wink floor lamps integrate gold as well as fabric fringes.
Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space. Find yours now on 1stDibs.
Questions About Uplighter Floor Lamps
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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, 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 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.
- 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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