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French Brass Table Lamp with Putti Reading in front of a Harp, Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Brass table lamp. Elegant lamp for a dining room, a living room or an entrance, perfect to create
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Valenti / Adnet Reading Floor Lamps, France 1950 s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Pair of hand-stitched reading lamps in a rich deep burgundy leather. Great condition and rare as a
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

The Flexible Reading Lamp by B.B. for Reschio
By B.B. for Reschio
Located in Milan, IT
A solid brass frame conceived for a safe design distinguishes this reading lamp, its flexible stem
Category

2010s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Art Deco Adjustable Swing Arm Floor Lamps, Reading Lamps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Art Deco adjustable swing arm floor lamps, reading Lamps These are beautifully
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Torchiere Reading Lamp Style of Kurt Versen
By Kurt Versen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegant and simple with numerous positions for the reading lamp. Torchiere and flexible reading
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Tall Mutual Sunset Walnut Brass Table Lamp on Footed Oval Base, 1950s
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Mutual Sunset Lamp Company Walnut and Brass tri-form footed reading Table Lamp. Featuring a
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Valenti Reading Lamps in Stitched Leather, France 1960 s
By Valenti
Located in New York, NY
Matched pair of black leather stitched floor lamps in excellent condition with weighted bases
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

Ghidini 1961 Flamingo Reading Lamp in Polished Gold Finish
By Ghidini 1961, Nika Zupanc
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant lamp where the light is projected through four adjustable flaps and the Minimalist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Adjustable Vintage Floor Lamp or Reading Light by Germany 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Vintage telescopic and rotating floor lamp or reading light. Adjustable in vertically and
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco/ Modernist Reading or Torchiere Flip Lamp by Kurt Versen
By Kurt Versen
Located in Buffalo, NY
doubles as a reading lamp and a torchiere. Just flip the shade upward or downward and it looks amazing in
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Torche Reading Light In Darkened Steel With Brass Shade and Cylindrical Base
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The torch reading light is part of Atelier de Troupe's Torch collection. It features a thin 1/4
Category

2010s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Italian Stilux floor reading lamp, red and yellow flexible shades
By Stilux
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Colourful original mid-century Italian Stilux floor lamp / reading lamp with red and yellow
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Adjustable Adnet Style Reading Lamp with Leather Lampshade, France 1950 s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant adjustable floor lamp with swinging arm and a leather lampshade.
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

Elegant Mid Century Modern Diabolo Floor Lamp or Reading Light Austria 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Absolutely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern floor lamp or reading light
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Elegant Adjustable Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp or Reading Light, 1970s Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern floor lamp or reading light with adjustable height and pivoting arm and
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Reading or Torchiere Flip Lamp by Kurt Versen
By Kurt Versen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
doubles as a reading lamp and a torchiere. Just flip the shade upward or downward and it looks amazing in
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

Fine and Unusual French Art Deco Reading Floor Lamp by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a bronze leg and a pivoting ivory lacquered arm that support a brass and glass shade. Perfect
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Flip Floor Torchiere and Reading Lamp by Kurt Versen
By Kurt Versen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant Flip floor lamp by Kurt Versen. All brasses polished with a new linen shade
Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Reading Floor Lamps Bola by Florian Schulz 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two elegant and articulated floor lamps or reading lights. Model Bola. Designed and
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sonneman Chrome Brass Eyeball Floor Lamp
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
A chrome and brass eyeball floor reading lamp by designer Robert Sonneman for marker George Kovacs
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Herda Brass halogen swing arm Floor lamp 1980s
By Herda
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Brass Floor lamp . Ideal reading light . Adjustable in height , Because its swing arm
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Pharmacy Style Floor Lamp c. 1970 s
By Koch Lowy
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable brass pharmacy style floor, reading, lamp. The lamp features a triangular hood shade
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Tan Leather Metalarte Floor Lamps, Spain 1960 s
By Metalarte Spain
Located in New York, NY
Brass reading floor lamps by Metalarte Elegantly Wrapped in a light tan leather, fully adjustable
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Mid-Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Covacs adjustable Mid-Century Modern brass floor reading lamp. Measure: Adjustable height 45-62".
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Florian Schulz Midcentury Vintage Modernist Brass 1970s Adjustable Floor Lamp
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern vintage German made adjustable brass reading light or floor lamp designed by
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Tripod Floor Lamp, 1950s
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Tripod Reading Floor Lamp with White Linen Shade
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Elegant Victorian Adjustable Brass Student Lamp with Racing Green Ceramic Shade
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Late 19th Century Brass Adjustable Student Reading Lamp with Racing Green Ceramic Shade Reworked
Category

Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Brass Floor Lamp with Clamshell Hood Shade c 1970’s
By Koch Lowy
Located in New York, NY
Voguish adjustable brass pharmacy, reading, floor lamp having a clamshell form hood shade. The
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Fully Articulated Glass Scallop Shape Adjustable Height Floor Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern fully articulated solid brass Stand adjustable height floor reading lamp with
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Elegant Victorian Adjustable Brass Student Lamp with Racing Green Ceramic Shade
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Late 19th Century Brass Adjustable Student Reading Lamp with Racing Green Ceramic Shade Reworked
Category

Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Cast Iron Paw Foot Walnut Brass Lectern Table w Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique English Victorian Cast Iron Paw Foot Walnut & Brass Adjustable Lectern Side Table Reading Lamp
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Floor Lamp Brass Metal by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very rare Mid-Century Modern floor or reading lamp in brass and white cream lacquered painted metal
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Danish Table Lamp by Th. Valentiner Copenhagen
By Th. Valentiner
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Danish brass reading table lamp by TH Valentiner Copenhagen Exclusive and stylish table
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Custom Floor Lamp After Gerald Thurston MCM
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
Custom Lightolier Style Tripod Floor Reading Lamp Brass & Linen In the Manner of Gerald Thurston
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Max Kment Style Ebonized Floor Lamp with Tilt "Rice Hat" Camouflage Shade, 1950s
By Max Kment, Yasha Heifetz
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tapered Ebonized Limed Oak & Brass Adjustable Reading Floor Lamp with Tilt Parchment Shade in the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Elska Wall Mount Reading Lamps
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The Elska Wall Mount Reading Lamp is a stylish and functional fixture that draws inspiration from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Elska Wall Mount Reading Lamps
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The Elska Wall Mount Reading Lamp is a stylish and functional fixture that draws inspiration from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Monolith Italian Reading Lamp Brass Bright Blue Enamel Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Monolith sconce or wall-mount reading light with articulating arm and moveable head shown in
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum

20th Century Gold Italian Brass Adjustable Reading Wall Lamp, Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold-black, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian reading wall lamp, light made of handcrafted
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Solana Wall Mount Reading Lamp in Walnut, Brass and Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light shown in Natural Brass and Perfect White enamel
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Aluminum

Elska Wall Mount Reading Lamp in Walnut, Brass Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
available--just ask! The "Elska" wall mount sconce or reading light shown in unlacquered brass and Perfect
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Aluminum

Set of Two Articulated Wall Lamps or Reading Lights by Florian Schulz 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two elegant and articulated brass bedside wall lamps or reading lights. Adjustable height
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Set of Two Articulated Wall Lamps or Reading Lights by Florian Schulz 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two elegant and articulated brass bedside wall lamps or reading lights. Adjustable height
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Molto Wall-Mount Reading Lamp in Bronze and Enameled Mesh by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
The Molto wall-mount reading lamp or wall sconce is a fresh take on Italian modernism, featuring a
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel

A 1950s Danish Brass And Bakelite Telescopic Wall Lamp
By Lyfa
Located in Søborg, DK
A 1950s brass and Bakelite telescopic wall reading lamp. A classic period piece of lighting with a
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of John Richard Gilt Iron Accent Tables with Black Granite Tops
Located in Seaford, GB
the corner of the sunken lounge, underneath a lacquered brass reading lamp and beside a pair of Milo
Category

20th Century British Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Granite

Vintage Regency Hansen Articulated Wall Sconce - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
elegant reading lamps, this brass duo is a definitive investment in timeless lighting. Secure this
Category

Late 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Brass Reading Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Brass Reading Lamp with Adjustable Attachment and Bell Shaped Brass Shade
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970 Adjustable Brass Reading Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Adjustable guilt brass reading lamp US standard plug on request. Measures: Height 78 cm, 30.7 in
Category

Late 20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet Reading Lamp
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Newburgh, NY
Leather wrapped brass reading lamp by Jacques Adnet. Height adjusts from 53" to 61". Articulated
Category

Mid-20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Adjustable Brass Overhanging Reading Lamps
By Maison Jansen
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
A stunning pair of adjustable brass reading lamps. Heavy brass fluted metal work with lovely detail
Category

Mid-20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Cedric Hartman Brass and Chrome Reading Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This reading lamp with a brass dimmer switch has a brass V-shaped base and semi-spherical shade
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Floor Lamp / Reading Lamp
By Marc du Plantier
Located in Paris, FR
With a patinated brass base composed by tubes forming a cylindrical cage on a circular flat grooved
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet Reading Lamp
Located in Newburgh, NY
Reading lamp by Jacques Adnet with beautiful brass details. Adjustable height. original finish and
Category

20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Boris Lacroix Reading Lamps
Located in Newburgh, NY
Elegant pair of reading lamps by Boris Lacroix.
Category

20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

One Cedric Hartman 1970s Counterweighted Brass Reading Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Pair of original Cedric Hartman reading floor lamps, early version most probably dating from the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Brushed Metal and Brass Adjustable Reading Floor Lamp
By Maison Jansen
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
A stunning Maison Jansen brushed metal and brass adjustable reading lamp. Bowed legs with claw feet
Category

Mid-20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Brass Reading Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of brass reading lamps available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique brass reading lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and chrome. Find 228 antique and vintage brass reading lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 21 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Brass reading lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of brass reading lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern brass reading lamps are of considerable interest. Many brass reading lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but Cedric Hartman, Koch Lowy and Blueprint Lighting produced popular brass reading lamps that are worth a look.

How Much are Brass Reading Lamps?

Prices for brass reading lamps start at $400 and top out at $49,237 with the average selling for $2,000.

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 Brass Reading Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A good reading lamp is a matter of personal choice. In general, halogen and fluorescent bulb lamps are better for reading than standard incandescent bulb lamps. Shop a range of antique and vintage reading 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 a Stiffel brass lamp, look for the maker's markings, which may include “Stiffel Lamp Company," "SLC" or “Stiffel." Locations of markings varied over time, and they appeared in the form of both etched signatures and foiled labels. Check your lamp’s switch, shade, bulb interior, neck and base for these markings. If you can't find a Stiffel mark, it may have once had a paper label that has since become detached. In this case, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Find a selection of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if a lamp is real brass, one option is to place a magnet near it. Solid brass isn't magnetic, but brass-plate and other look-alike metals often are. As a result, your lamp is unlikely to be made of solid brass if you notice a strong attraction between the magnet and your lamp base. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help you with the identification process. Find a selection of brass lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    White color lamp shades go well with polished brass, whereas off-white or cream-colored lamp shades look better with antique brass. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage and antique lampshades to meet any style or décor scheme.