What are floor lamps?

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.

How tall should floor lamps be?

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.

What is a torchiere floor lamp?

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.

What is the best floor lamp?

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.

What is a good bright floor lamp?

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.

What is a rotary switch on a floor lamp?

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.

How do you identify an old floor lamp?

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.

How do I choose an arc floor lamp?

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.

How can I tell if a floor lamp is vintage?

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.

How tall should an arc floor lamp be?

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.

What are the parts of a floor lamp called?

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.

What is the best reading floor lamp?

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.

What is the best floor lamp for reading?

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.

Are LED floor lamps worth it?

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.

How do you identify an antique floor lamp?

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.

Is the Flos Arco floor lamp adjustable?

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.

What type of floor lamp gives the most light?

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.

How do I assemble a Noguchi paper lantern floor lamp?

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.

Floor Lamp Pivot

Metal Cranes

Brass Pharmacy Lamp

Midcentury Articulating Lamp

Category

Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps

Pivoting shade floor lamp

$600

H 65 in D 15 in

Stilnovo Pivoting Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sexy, sassy, sublime Stilnovo shines!

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Stilnovo Pivoting Floor Lamp

H 69 in D 18 in

Laurel Floor Lamp with Pivoting Shades

By Laurel

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An unusual floor lamp with pivoting shades by Laurel. Brass with teak handles and a sleek

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Laurel Floor Lamp with Pivoting Shades

$1,800

H 66.25 in W 17 in D 8 in

Rare Boris Lacroix Pivoting Floor Lamp

By Jean Boris Lacroix

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Floor lamp with brass ball attached to star base. Arm rotates on ball in any desired location

Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Rare Boris Lacroix Pivoting Floor Lamp

$9,000

Russel Wright Pivoting Floor Lamp by Fairmont Lamp Company

By Russel Wright

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Very original Russel wright floor lamp from the early 1950s. Done for Fairmont Lamp Company for the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Russel Wright Pivoting Floor Lamp by Fairmont Lamp Company

$5,500

H 55 in W 30 in D 19 in

Italian 50s Multi Arm Pivoting Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A little light here; a little light there; now one up in the air...

Category

Vintage 1950s Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Italian 50s Multi Arm Pivoting Floor Lamp

H 50 in Dm 28 in

Italian 50s Multi Arm Pivoting Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A little light here; a little light there; now one up in the air....

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Italian 50s Multi Arm Pivoting Floor Lamp

H 50 in Dm 28 in

1950s Brass Italian Floor Lamp with Pivoting Shade

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brass floor lamp with pivoting perforated shade and adjustable height. Designed in Italy, circa

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s Brass Italian Floor Lamp with Pivoting Shade

$4,500

H 68 in Dm 14 in

Mid-Century Chrome Floor Lamp with Three Pivoting Half Globe Shades

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage chrome floor lamp with three pivoting half globe shades. Takes standard base light bulbs

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Chrome Floor Lamp with Three Pivoting Half Globe Shades

$750

H 60 in

Gerald Thurston Black Enamel Floor Lamp with Pivoting Shade for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Floor lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, C.1950s, USA. Distinguished by its unique pivoting

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Aluminum, Brass

Gerald Thurston Black Enamel Floor Lamp with Pivoting Shade for Lightolier

$1,800

H 56 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in

Casella Lighting Polished Brass Pivoting Floor Lamp Modern San Francisco, 1980s

By Casella Lighting

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Casella lighting Mid-Century Modern vintage brass adjustable floor lamp San Francisco, 1980s Lamp

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Casella Lighting Polished Brass Pivoting Floor Lamp Modern San Francisco, 1980s

$1,250

H 49 in W 12 in D 17 in

Mid-Century Le Klint Style Teak Floor Lamp With Pivoting Arm

By Le Klint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century or earlier teak cantilevered floor lamp, likely by Le Klint, Povl Dinesen, Hans

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Le Klint Style Teak Floor Lamp With Pivoting Arm

$1,850

H 73 in W 13 in D 36.5 in

1970s Koch and Lowy Chrome Floor Lamp with Three Cylinder Pivoting Shades

By Koch Lowy

Located in Astoria, NY

A 1970s chrome floor lamp by Koch and Lowy, produced in the US, features three cylinder-shaped

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1970s Koch and Lowy Chrome Floor Lamp with Three Cylinder Pivoting Shades

$950

H 61 in W 16 in D 11 in

Mid-Century Koch and Lowy Brass Floor Lamp with Three Pivoting Heads

By Koch Lowy

Located in Astoria, NY

This vintage floor lamp by Koch Lowy, comes in polished brass, with three pivoting rounded

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Koch and Lowy Brass Floor Lamp with Three Pivoting Heads

$2,200

H 72 in W 26 in D 12.75 in

1980s Nessen Task Floor Lamp in Brass Pharmacy Light Pivot Reading Bronx NY

By Nessen Lighting

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Pharmacy Reading Floor Lamp Brass by NESSEN Studios Bronx New York Articulated shade-diffuser can

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1980s Nessen Task Floor Lamp in Brass Pharmacy Light Pivot Reading Bronx NY

$476

H 43.5 in W 9.5 in D 22.5 in

Chocolate Brown 1960s Chrome Spot Floor Lamp by LAD Team for Swiss Lamps

By Lad Team, Swiss Lamps International

Located in Vienna, AT

This charming dark chocolate brown modernist spot floor lamp with adjustable and pivoting shade has

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Chocolate Brown 1960s Chrome Spot Floor Lamp by LAD Team for Swiss Lamps

$1,092

H 56.7 in W 8.27 in D 13.78 in

Italian floor lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Floor lamp adjustable height and pivoting lamp shade .

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Italian floor lamp

$1,350

H 53 in

Arredoluce Floor Lamp

By Arredoluce

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Arredoluce floor lamp with two pivoting shades Marked Arredoluce

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Metal

Arredoluce Floor Lamp

H 78 in Dm 22 in

Stilux Floor Lamp

By Stilux

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Floor lamp with two pivoting shades, adjustable neck and marble base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Stilux Floor Lamp

$6,700

H 66 in Dm 13 in

Lunel Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ball joint pivoting Lunel floor lamp double lit cone, iron weighted base

Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lunel Floor Lamp

$5,100

H 70 in Dm 15 in

Lunel Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ball joint pivoting Lunel floor lamp double lit cone iron weighted base

Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lunel Floor Lamp

$5,000

H 63 in Dm 12 in

Pharmacy Floor Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Brass finish pivoting floor lamp with directional shade. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pharmacy Floor Lamp

$900

H 59 in W 16 in D 9.5 in

Stilux Floor Lamp

By Stilux

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Floor lamp with two pivoting shades, adjustable brass goose neck and marble base designed by Stilux

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Metal

Stilux Floor Lamp

$6,700

H 66 in Dm 13 in

Hala Zeist Floor Lamps

By Hala Zeist

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Floor lamps with pivoting shades and stems.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Hala Zeist Floor Lamps

$3,200

H 58 in Dm 9 in

Robert Mathieu Floor Lamp

By Robert Mathieu

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Floor lamp with pivoting base and shade

Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Robert Mathieu Floor Lamp

$18,500

H 59 in W 16 in D 33 in

Italian Triennale Floor Lamp

By Arredoluce

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Three-arm floor lamp with pivoting shades and arms.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Chrome

Italian Triennale Floor Lamp

$9,500

H 71 in W 34 in D 34 in

Abo Randers Floor Lamp

By ABO Randers A/S

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Abo Randers adjustable floor lamp. Lamp pivots both at the center hinge and at the shade.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Abo Randers Floor Lamp

$1,800

H 40 in W 13 in D 52 in

Italian 1950s Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Solid brass floor lamp with pivoting arm and cream lacquered shade. Adds style to any room.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Italian 1950s Floor Lamp

H 61 in W 47 in D 15 in

Jere Flashlight Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large flashlight floor lamp with pivoting head designed by C. Jere and distributed by Raymor. Sold

Category

Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Jere Flashlight Floor Lamp

$2,800

H 73 in Dm 10 in

Ben Swildens Floor Lamp

By Ben Swildens, Verre Lumière

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare Swildens adjustable floor lamp, multiple position configurations that pivots and rotates

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Ben Swildens Floor Lamp

$26,000

H 29 in W 50 in D 20 in

Arredoluce Rare Floor Lamp

By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce

Located in New York, NY

Early and rare Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce articulating floor lamp with pivoting off-white lacquer

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Aluminum, Steel, Iron

Arredoluce Rare Floor Lamp

$14,500

H 73 in W 39.5 in D 13.5 in

Angelo Lelli Trittico Floor Lamp

By Angelo Lelii

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pivoting magnetic floor lamp manufactured by Arredoluce label below.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome, Steel

Angelo Lelli Trittico Floor Lamp

$8,200

H 74 in W 7 in D 7 in

Mid Century Italian Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully designed mid century Italian floor lamp with an exaggerated conical pivoting beige

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Italian Floor Lamp

$6,200

H 64 in Dm 14 in

Vintage French Brass Floor Lamp

Located in North York, ON

Vintage French brass floor lamp. Lamp pivots and adjusts left to right and up and down. Price

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Brass Floor Lamp

$2,850

H 36 in W 37 in D 10 in

Lightolier/ Gerald Thurston Floor Lamp

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A triple headed pivoting shade floor lamp with orange red,beige and ivory colored metal lamps with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Lightolier/ Gerald Thurston Floor Lamp

$1,400

H 64.5 in Dm 19 in

Koch Lowy Brass Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Post modern floor lamp with three pivoting brass rectangular shades. Each shade has an internal

Category

Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Koch Lowy Brass Floor Lamp

$950

H 61 in W 17 in

Spectacular 5 arms Floor Lamp

Located in Paris, FR

1970s floor lamp with five pivoting brass arms ending with shades set on ball bearing; marble base

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Spectacular 5 arms Floor Lamp

$2,800

H 82.68 in W 68.9 in D 63 in

Lovely Modern Gooseneck Floor Lamps

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful pair of modern goods neck floor lamps. Shades pivot to direct light in many directions

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lovely Modern Gooseneck Floor Lamps

$1,299

H 60 in W 10 in L 60 in

ARTELUCE FLOOR LAMP ; MODEL 1055

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce ,a minimal 1055 Floor Lamp , black pivoting shade which can slide up and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

ARTELUCE FLOOR LAMP ; MODEL 1055

$3,400

Vintage 1970s Robert Sonneman Triennale Chrome Floor Lamp with Adjustable Orb Li

By Gino Sarfatti, Goffredo Reggiani, Vico Magistretti, Robert Sonneman, Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Palm Desert, CA

: : 1970s vintage chrome floor lamp : Three pivoting orb lights for adjustable illumination : A sleek

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1970s Robert Sonneman Triennale Chrome Floor Lamp with Adjustable Orb Li

$2,400

H 57.5 in W 33 in D 33 in

Rita and Otto Kolb Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Turned wood and brass floor lamp with pivoting shade

Category

Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rita and Otto Kolb Floor Lamp

$2,000

H 59 in D 32 in

French Floor Lamp with Circle Base

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

French floor lamp with original black stem, pivoting brass neck and unique circle base

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Floor Lamp with Circle Base

$6,800

H 56 in W 16 in D 16 in

French Floor Lamp with Circle Base

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

French floor lamp with red lacquered stem, pivoting brass neck and unique circle base. Adjustable

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Floor Lamp with Circle Base

$6,800

H 56 in W 12.5 in D 21 in

Double Shade Floor Lamp by Stilux

By Stilux

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Floor lamp with two pivoting shades, adjustable brass goose neck arms and marble base designed by

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Double Shade Floor Lamp by Stilux

$6,700

H 66 in Dm 14 in

Modern Floor Lamp with Adjustable Shades

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Modern floor lamp with 3 pivoting arms. Wired and in working order. Color is a beautiful deep teal

Category

20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Modern Floor Lamp with Adjustable Shades

$399

H 55 in W 17 in D 17 in

Floor Lamp by Ingo Maurer circa 1978

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Articulating standing floor lamp in polished steel with pivoting arm

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Floor Lamp by Ingo Maurer circa 1978

$2,700

H 67 in Dm 10 in

Chromed Floor Lamp by Koch and Lowy

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chromed floor lamp with 3 square pivoting shades and a square base.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Chromed Floor Lamp by Koch and Lowy

$1,800

H 59 in W 10 in D 13 in

Koch Lowy Brass Three-Light Floor Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

Koch and Lowy post modern floor lamp with three pivoting brass rectangular shades. Each shade has

Category

Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Koch Lowy Brass Three-Light Floor Lamp

$2,250

H 59 in W 13 in D 12 in

Joe Colombo Floor Lamp For O-Luce

By Joe Colombo

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic Joe Colombo for O-Luce, "Spider" floor lamp. Adjustable height and pivot with large black

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Steel

Joe Colombo Floor Lamp For O-Luce

$1,800

H 57 in Dm 9 in

Italian Floor Lamp in Style of Gino Sarfatti

By Gino Sarfatti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arteluce style floor lamp with the pivoting lampshade and adjustable height.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Italian Floor Lamp in Style of Gino Sarfatti

$1,100

H 55 in W 16 in D 16 in

Pair of Lucite Brass Clam Shell Floor Lamps

Located in Houston, TX

A chic pair of lucite and brass clam shell floor lamps. The lamp heads pivot and the height is

Category

20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Lucite Brass Clam Shell Floor Lamps

$7,800

H 56.75 in W 17.5 in D 7 in

Reggiani Four Arm Floor Lamp Italian 1960 s

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Tall floor lamp in chromed metal, four pivoting arms, blackened brace at mid section, and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Reggiani Four Arm Floor Lamp Italian 1960 s

$8,500

H 80.25 in W 43.75 in D 12 in

Koch Lowy Chrome Adjustable Three-Shade Floor Lamp

By Koch Lowy

Located in Peabody, MA

Signed mid-century modern Koch & Lowy chrome floor lamp with three adjustable pivoting shades, ca

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Koch Lowy Chrome Adjustable Three-Shade Floor Lamp

$1,295

H 58 in Dm 10 in

Italian Chrome Four Spot Floor Lamp Signed Reggiani

By Reggiani

Located in Peabody, MA

Floor lamp with four adjustable pivoting spot lights in chromed steel, signed Reggiani, Italy

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Italian Chrome Four Spot Floor Lamp Signed Reggiani

$1,195

H 65 in W 13 in D 13 in

Globe Floor Lamp by Frank Ligtelijn for Raak

By Frank Ligtelijn

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This chromium-plate steel floor lamp has a pivoting transparent glass globe on a height adjustable

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Globe Floor Lamp by Frank Ligtelijn for Raak

$772

H 49.22 in Dm 13.78 in

Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Brass Floor Lamp

By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 1987 design by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Lighting, this brass floor lamp features a fully

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Brass Floor Lamp

$900

H 44 in W 10 in D 6 in

Italian Floor Lamp, "Giraffa" by Angelo Brotto for Esperia

Located in Chicago, IL

Steel pivoting arm floor lamp by Angelo Brotto for Esperia with positionable arms, shade. Shade

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Floor Lamp, "Giraffa" by Angelo Brotto for Esperia

H 100 in W 119 in D 11 in

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Floor Lamp Pivot For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal floor lamp pivot for your home. A floor lamp pivot — often made from metal, brass and chrome — can elevate any home. There are 24 variations of the antique or vintage floor lamp pivot you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the floor lamp pivot you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A floor lamp pivot is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made floor lamp pivot over the years, but those crafted by Koch Lowy, Russel Wright and Adam Otlewski are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Floor Lamp Pivot?

A floor lamp pivot can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,906, while the lowest priced sells for $575 and the highest can go for as much as $19,215.

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 Floor Lamp Pivot

What are floor lamps?
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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.

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How tall should floor lamps be?
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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.

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What is a torchiere floor lamp?
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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.
What is the best floor lamp?
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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.
What is a good bright floor lamp?
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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.
What is a rotary switch on a floor lamp?
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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.
How do you identify an old floor lamp?
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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.
How do I choose an arc floor lamp?
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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.
How can I tell if a floor lamp is vintage?
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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.
How tall should an arc floor lamp be?
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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.
What are the parts of a floor lamp called?
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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.
What is the best reading floor lamp?
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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.
What is the best floor lamp for reading?
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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.
Are LED floor lamps worth it?
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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.
How do you identify an antique floor lamp?
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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.
Is the Flos Arco floor lamp adjustable?
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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.
What type of floor lamp gives the most light?
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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.
How do I assemble a Noguchi paper lantern floor lamp?
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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.