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Italian Counter Balance Reading Lamp
Located in Newburgh, NY
Large scale reading lamp from Italy with dual articulated shades and adjustable arm length and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950
s Desk-Reading Lamp
Located in London, GB
Ravishing Little Desk-Reading Lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,320
Art Deco Reading/Desk Lamp
Located in Charleston, SC
Fer Forge Reading/Desk Lamp with Metal Shade and Base Decorated with Art Deco Geometric Designs.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
Materials
Iron, Brass
1970s Brass Gooseneck Reading Light Floorlamp
Located in Derby, Derbyshire
A lovely early 1970s brass / brass effect single lamp reading / floor lamp. Fully articulated
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Maison Jansen Adjustable Brass Reading Floor Lamps with Claw Feet
By Maison Jansen
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
base. A heavy fluted brass column leading to an adjustable, rotating bulb. The lamp measures 62 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Reading Lamp by Arturo Pani, Mexico, circa 1950
By Arturo Pani
Located in Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc
A rare, custom reading lamp fashioned from light wood with brass accents, supported by four bronze
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Alzabile, Reading Floor Lamp by Ignazio Gardella for TATO
By Ignazio Gardella, Tato
Located in Gargallo, NO
Floor lamp with adjustable height and shade orientation, with brass body and marble base.
Bulb
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
20th Century French Black Tripod Reading Lamp 1960s Made of Metal
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century French black tripod reading lamp from the 1960s made of metal.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Silver Trepiù table lamp by Gae Aulenti
Livio Castiglioni for Stilnovo, 1971
By Gae Aulenti, Livio Castiglioni, Stilnovo
Located in UTRECHT, NL
or brass. Perfect as reading lamp and has two light points. The overall condition is very good with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Adjustable Wall Sconces after Finnish Designer Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A pair of brushed chrome and brass adjustable wall sconces or reading lamps in the style of Finnish
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Cedric Hartman Adjustable Reading Lamp, 1970
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Southampton, NY
Cedric Hartman 1970s adjustable reading lamp of rare form; lacquered brass, galvanized steel
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
$3,500 / item
Brass Reading Lamp, Sweden, circa 1940
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Brass reading lamp.
Perforated and rotating brass shade, conical foot.
Sweden, circa 1940.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Reading Lamp
Located in London, GB
A smart and beautifully designed antique brass reading lamp, made in England around the mid
Category
Vintage 1950s British Victorian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Classic articulated modernist brass reading lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic articulater modernist brass reading lamp. Extends from 40 in. to 57 in. tall and pivots in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Polished Brass Reading Lamp by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Chic brass reading lamp with an adjustable perforated cone. Purchased from the estate of Nathan and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps
French Mid Century Brass Reading Lamp
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Chic French mid century brass reading lamp, circa 1950s.
This stylish lamp is in brass with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Mid Twentieth Century Brass Reading Lamp
Located in London, GB
A very chic early to mid twentieth century brass reading lamp, simple sleek design achieved by the
Category
Vintage 1950s Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Classic extendable brass reading lamp by Kock + Lowy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic extendable brass reading lamp by Kock + Lowy. Stamped KOCH + LOWY. Beautiful patina.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Adjustable Brass Reading Lamps by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Adjustable Brass Reading Lamps by Cedric Hartman
Category
Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps
Brass Reading Lamp
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style reading lamp is all made of brass. The quality is really nice. The
Category
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,712
Brass Reading Lamp
Located in London, GB
A brass telescopic reading lamp.
France, mid 20th Century
110 cm high by 50 cm wide by 36 cm depth
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,611
Chrome and Brass Reading Lamp by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in London, GB
USA, circa 1967
A mid twentieth century chrome and brass reading lamp, by Cedric Hartman. With
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Floor Standing Brass Reading Lamp by AEG, circa 1940s
By AEG
Located in Gloucester, GB
Floor standing brass reading lamp by AEG, circa 1940s
- Curved brass arm
- Translucent Velum 2
Category
Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Floor Standing Brass Reading Lamp by AEG, circa 1940s
By AEG
Located in Gloucester, GB
Floor standing brass reading lamp by AEG, circa 1940s
- Curved brass arm
- Translucent Velum 2
Category
Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Casella Brass Reading Lamp
By Casella
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Date: 1970′s
Dimensions: 47.5″H x 16″W
Materials: Brass
Condition: Nice Patina – Minor Wear
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Brass Reading Lamp with Beaded Brass Dome Shade
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Art Deco Brass Reading Lamp with Beaded Brass Dome Shade
A very unusual piece, this elegant
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Cedric Hartman Brass Reading Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cedric Hartman brass Articulating reading lamp. Solid brass and Chrome. ONLY ONE AVAILABLE.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Brass
Edwardian Patinated Brass Reading Lamp
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1910
An Edwardian patinated brass floor lamp with articulated reading arm, the
Category
Early 20th Century English Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Brass Reading Lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
Art Nouveau brass standard lamp, the cranberry glass shade on scrolling arm to the circular
Category
Early 20th Century British Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Brass Reading Lamp with Tripod Base
Located in Astoria, NY
Industrial style reading lamp. Adjustable neck stands on a tripod base. Completely crafted in
Category
20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Cedric Hartman adjustable-height brass reading lamp
Located in Highland, IN
Impeccable craftsmanship is a trademark of this Cedric Hartman reading lamp. All original and in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
A Pair of Christian Laigiare Brass Reading Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of restrained French reading lamps in bronzed brass, with cylindrical cantilever and
Category
Early 2000s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Reading Lamp with Removable Arm
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of removable reading lamps are made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Brass Reading Lamp with Adjustable Height
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage brass floor lamp with an articulated half-dome lamp and an adjustable height. It is in
Category
20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Articulated Brass Reading Lamps by Chapman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of articulated wall/table reading lamps by Chapman. Solid laquered brass, nicely machined
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Mid Century Bamboo-Form Brass Reading Lamp by Mastercraft
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage floor lamp by Mastercraft in patinated brass with a stylized bamboo body.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Awesome Modern Articulated Leather, Marble
Brass Reading Lamp with Pizazz
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
otherwise utilitarian object such as this reading lamp and it's truly out of this world. Weighted with a
Category
20th Century Unknown Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Brass Koch and Lowy Reading Lamps
By Koch
Lowy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique set of brass reading lamps by Koch and Lowy. Slender brass arm attaches to a cylindrical
Category
20th Century American Floor Lamps
A Pair of Koch Lowy Adjustable Height Reading Lamps
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of heavy, well made, adjustable height from (36 to 56") brass reading lamps with swivel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Brass Floor Lamp, England circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable brass floor lamp
England circa 1950
Brass reading lamp with new linen shade
Category
20th Century English Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Charles Hollis Jones Floor Lamp
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable brass reading lamp. Left/right pivoting and up/down mobility
Category
Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Articulated Reading Light
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1950
An unusual large midcentury articulated brass reading lamp, with ivory cone
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Floor Lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
A nicely patinated brass reading lamp designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen.
Category
Vintage 1950s Floor Lamps
Koch and Lowy Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Rotating Reading Floor Lamp
By Koch
Lowy
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Koch and Lowy brass reading lamp. A lovely little floor lamp featuring a full brass construction
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Lacroix Floor Lamp, France circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Lacroix Floor Lamp
France circa 1950
Black metal and brass reading lamp. Designed by Boris
Category
20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Cedric Hartman Low Profile Luminaire Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Classic Cedric Hartman 1UVW brass reading lamp with brass stem, base and Lucite knob. Museum of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Brass Casella Adjustable Floor Lamp
By Casella
Located in San Mateo, CA
Brass reading lamp by Casella. This lamp swings from side to side and is adjustable in height from
Category
Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1970s Vintage Brass Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage brass reading lamp. This was made in England, it dates from
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Brass and Marble Floor Reading Lamp
By Vintage Italian Lamp
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A smaller scale floor reading lamp with round domed brass shade, brass arm and Italian marble base
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Brass Reading Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A gilt lacquered brass articulated reading floor lamp
France, 1970-1980s
121 cm high by 45 cm wide
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,267
Brass Reading Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A brass reading floor lamp
Sweden, 1970s
137 cm high by 25 cm wide by 40 cm depth
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,542
Brass Standard Reading Lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
Brass standard reading lamp the adjustable glass shade supported on a tooled stem, terminating in
Category
Early 20th Century British Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Brass Reading Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A brass reading floor lamp
Sweden, 1970-80s
134 cm high by 21.5 cm wide by 27 cm depth
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,992
Brass Reading Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A brass telescopic reading floor lamp
Sweden, 20th Century
133 cm high by 20 cm wide by 40 cm depth
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,611
Brass Reading Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A brass telescopic reading floor lamp
Sweden, mid 20th Century
135 cm high by 20 cm wide by 35 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,611
Brass Reading Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A lacquered brass reading floor lamp, by Bergboms.
Sweden, late 20th century.
Measures: 120 cm
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,267
Brass Reading Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A brass telescopic reading floor lamp
Sweden, mid 20th Century
137 cm high by 20.5 cm wide by 42 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,542
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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
- What is a good reading lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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, 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.
- How do you use a brass oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How 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 ExpertNovember 20, 2024To 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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, 2024To 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021White 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.
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