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Art Deco Reading / Torchiere Floor Lamp by Kurt Versen
By Kurt Versen
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco reading or Torchiere flip lamp by Kurt Versen
Measures: 16.5" diameter of the Torchiere
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Regency Style Carved Giltwood Torchiere Lamp Bases
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of late 19th/Early 20th Century carved giltwood torchieres. Each with ram's head supports
Category
20th Century French Regency Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
Art Nouveau Silverplate Torchiere Lamp with Circular Mirror Base
Located in Lomita, CA
and mirrored torchiere floor lamp with graceful touches at the base--acanthus leaves repeated near the
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Floor Lamps
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,712 Sale Price
20% Off
H 61 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Hollywood Regency Cast Iron Torchiere Floor Lamp by Rembrandt
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rembrandt cast iron torchiere floor lamp with circular base and elegant floral wrought iron details.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
$1,017 Sale Price
44% Off
H 62 in Dm 14 in
Postmodern Torchiere Floor Lamp by Ron Rezek Memphis Era
By Ron Rezek
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare floor Torchiere lamp in brushed steel finish with brass accents and dimmer switch, circa 1980s
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Postmodern Black Torchiere Mercury Bulb Floor Lamps - a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of postmodern industrial black cylindrical torchiere floor lamps, circa 1990s.
Lamps use a
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 71 in W 15 in D 15 in
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
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
H 64 in Dm 25 in
Italian Neo Classical Style Travertine Marble 1960s Torchiere Lamp
By John Dickinson
Located in Lomita, CA
Neoclassical style and grandeur make this lamp a standout among torchieres. The lions offer realism
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Floor Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Marble
$1,279 Sale Price
20% Off
H 70 in W 20 in D 20 in
Italian Tall All Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp, Marked
Located in Praha, CZ
All-brass floor lamp, made in Italy in the 1970's. Marked with the designer's mark.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,797 Sale Price
20% Off
H 70.08 in W 9.45 in D 5.12 in
French Style Hand Carved
Gilded Column Torchiere w/ Garland
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century
French style hand carved & gilded column torchiere w/ garland.
Category
20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble
Monumental Mid Century Porcelain and Brass Genie Torchiere Lamps
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Striking, monumental, Genie shaped, atomic mid century torchiere lamps.
These could be considered
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,500 Sale Price
25% Off
H 41 in Dm 8.5 in
Pair of Art French Deco Torchiere Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of tall Art Deco torchiere wall lights, France 1950s. Conical base of black lackered metall
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$1,787 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 19 in W 8 in D 9.5 in
Postmodern Steel and Blue Glass Torchiere Floor Lamp, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern 1980s torchiere floor lamp with black steel base, gray steel support and blue glass side
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
H 72 in W 9 in D 9 in
1980
s Art Deco Style Glass Torchiere Uplighter Lamp
By Cvv Vianne
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage glass art deco style torchiere table lamp.
Crafted from soft dove grey and white rolled
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
French Art Deco 1930s Torchiere Ceramic Table Lamp
By Jean Besnard
Located in New York, NY
An original 1930s French Art Deco uplight ceramic table lamp made in the Crispe coral like style of the artist Jean Besnard. Rewired with a standard 200 watt socket.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Postmodern Torchiere Lamps by Casa Bique, a Pair
By Casa Bique
Located in Raleigh, NC
Outstanding pair of 1980’s floor lamps. These mount flush to the wall as they sit on the floor. Tessellated stone with inset brass detail.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Stone
Vintage 4-light Torchiere Brass and Metal Floor Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage 4 light Torchiere floor lamp in Brass and metal.
Turn it on and off by using the swith
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1990s Art Deco Style White Glass Uplighter - Torchiere Style
By Cvv Vianne
Located in Glasgow, GB
glass seamlessly transitions from a undulating pedestal base to an elegant, splayed torchiere top. Its
Category
1990s British Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass
$272 Sale Price
50% Off
H 10.44 in Dm 7.88 in
Extensia Post Modern Torchiere Floor Lamp for Ligne Roset, 1980s
By Ligne Roset
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern white torchiere floor lamp with a fluorescente inner tube bulb that illuminates both the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
H 71.25 in W 12 in D 13.25 in
Pair of Monumental Bronze Outdoor Modernist Torchieres, 20th C
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely stunning in person. They would make any outdoor space spectacular.
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Rare Pair of Palatial Italian Carved Wood Walnut Torchieres
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare pair of 17th-18th palatial Italian highly carved walnut torcheres with traces of gilt paint , Italy circa 1700
Category
Antique Early 1700s Italian Baroque Floor Lamps
Materials
Walnut
Restored Rattan
Mahogany Hourglass Side Table Torchiere Floor Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
pole in the center reaching upwards to a torchiere lamp with a milk glass lamp shade.
Dimensions: 60
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Rattan, Formica
$1,237 Sale Price / item
44% Off
H 60 in W 18 in D 18 in
French Bronze and Brass Torchiere, Early 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine floor lamp, having a tubular shaft of patinated bronze, with polished brass collars and fittings, incorporating a reeded, hour-glass-form harp, raised on splayed legs.
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Category
Early 20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Sculptural Postmodern Kichler Halogen Torchiere Floor Lamps, 1992
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking pair of Kichler halogen torchiere floor lamps from 1992, exemplifying bold postmodern
Category
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,850 / set
H 71.5 in W 13.5 in D 11 in
Nickel-Plated Copper Floor Lamp / Torchiere, France Circa 1930
Located in Jersey City, NJ
connects to the torchiere shade that encompasses a single light socket. The black flip switch is located
Category
Vintage 1930s Floor Lamps
$1,900 Sale Price
36% Off
H 68.9 in Dm 12.51 in
Monumental Italian Porcelain Urn Torchiere Lamp Shag Shade Fruit 39"
Located in Dayton, OH
brass socket for an oversized torchiere bulb. Milk glass uplight shade on top of which rests an immense
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
$1,260 Sale Price
30% Off
H 38.5 in Dm 26 in
Pair of Polish Brass Torchiere Floor Lamps by Casella
By Casella Lighting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pair of 1970s polish brass torchiere floor lamps by Casella.
The lamps have been newly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Gilt
Red Lacquered Deccorative Floral Torchiere. Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian gilt and red lacquered bulbous torchiere with acanthus floral and shell motif terminating
Category
Antique 1770s Italian Neoclassical Floor Lamps
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
Pietro Chiesa For Fontana Arte Brass
Murano Glass Torchiere
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Brass & Murano glass Torchiere
Italy, 20th century
A rare model
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$11,600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 70 in W 20 in D 19 in
French Art Deco Silver and Brass Fluted Torchiere Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Art deco Torchiere Floor lamp. The base is Brass, with a silver plate fluted Column, and
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
$700 Sale Price
20% Off
H 63 in Dm 11.5 in
French Louis XVI Style Carved
Painted Wood Torchiere Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition, Newly Rewired
Materials: Carved & Painted Wood
Style: French Louis XVI
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
Moroccan Moorish Wall Brass Torchiere Sconces Oversized 6 ft Tall
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fabulous Moorish bronze finish, Moroccan wall torchiere sconces with filigree designs and inlaid
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass 6 Arm Federal Revival Torchiere Candlestick Pendant Chandelier 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage brass six arm chandelier featuring Federal / Colonial / Neoclassical styling with torchiere
Category
20th Century American American Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$245 Sale Price
30% Off
H 15 in Dm 17 in
Hand-Crafted Torchiere Wrought Iron Interior Wall Sconce Spanish Colonial
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company
Located in Santa Paula, CA
A traditional Torchiere arm mount light fixture, in hand-hammered wrought iron and finished in a
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
$2,460 / item
H 25.5 in W 4 in D 5.75 in
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 a bow, and from that protrudes three straight columns, meeting at an ionic head. A...
Category
Vintage 1980s Irish Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
$3,061
H 73.63 in W 13 in D 11.03 in
Pair of Torchiere Brass
Murano Glass Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of torchiere brass & murano glass wall sconces. Hand blown glass with gold flecking and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Torchiere Candelabra Candlestick Floor Lamp 70"
Located in Dayton, OH
/ Spanish styling with scrolled accents and five light torchiere candlestick candelabra.
Dimensions:
19" x
Category
20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
$1,470 Sale Price
30% Off
H 70 in W 16 in D 19 in
Venetian Carved Giltwood light Torchiere Candleholder Floor Lamp Collectible LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Venetian Carved Giltwood light Torchiere Candleholder Floor Lamp Collectible LA. Very Fine and Rare
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
$59,000 Sale Price / set
24% Off
H 72 in W 11 in D 11 in
English Mahogany Ribbed Tripod Torchiere Candle Stand Floor Lamp 67"
Located in Dayton, OH
Impressive early 20th century English Georgian converted torchiere candle stand / candle holder
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Mahogany
$1,470 Sale Price
30% Off
H 67 in W 20 in D 20 in
1989 Serge Roche style Palm Wall Torchiere Floor Lamps - A Pair
Located in Staten Island, NY
1980s Style after Serge Roche Palm Wall Torchiere Floor Lamps - A pair.
This rare set of floor
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plaster
$11,500 / set
H 83 in W 36 in D 19.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Tall Brass and Black Lacquer Torchiere
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Tall Brass and Black Lacquer trimmed floor lamp with a rectangular top light fixture and base connected by a narrow rectangular column
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hand Wrought Gilded Iron Vintage Italian Floor Lamp Torchiere
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful hand wrought iron Spanish standing floor lamp having wonderful workmanship. The cluster of 5 candle lights inside the lantern is dramatic.
5” diameter top
5 candles inside...
Category
Vintage 1920s Spanish Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Italian Liberty Style Forged Iron and Hammered Copper Torchiere
By Liberty
Co.
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An exceptionally well-crafted Italian Liberty Style torchiere, made of hand-forged iron and
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Copper, Iron
F. Fabbian Italy Memphis era adjustable brass mounted red torchiere
By F. Fabbian
Located in Ferndale, MI
Post modern Memphis era F. Fabbian Italian torchiere . Red rectangular shaft with 11" square base
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
French Art Deco Black
Gold Floor Lamp Torchiere , 1930
s
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Deco period torchiere floor lamp from France circa 1930. The conical ebonized shaft
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Green and Black Torchiere Floor Lamp IKEA 1980s
By IKEA
Located in Melbourne, AU
Simple but stylish Dark Green torchiere floor lamp from IKEA, circa 1985. Construction is light and
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Post Modern Boyd Lighting Company Chrome Floor Lamp Deco Torchiere
By Boyd Lighting
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an art deco moderne chrome torchiere floor lamp by Boyd Lighting Company
Category
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Vintage Black White and Gold Torchiere Floor Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage art deco revival torchiere floor lamp. Features a black and white speckled
Category
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
H 71.5 in W 15.5 in D 12 in
Art Deco Greek Key Brass Chalice Stiffel Torchiere Floor Lamps Set
By Stiffel, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Chattanooga, TN
PAIR of vintage 1960's neo-deco brass torchiere floor lamps by Stiffel Lamp Company. Look close
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Postmodern Sculpture Torchiere Lamp “Let There Be Neon” Rudi Stern Style
By Rudi Stern and Don Chelsea
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern Sculpture Torchiere Lamp “Let There Be Neon” Rudi Stern Style
This postmodern Rudi
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Iron
$2,800
H 72 in W 14 in D 14 in
Neoclassical Style Iron Faux Candle Torchiere Floor Lamp Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of antique Athenian Neoclassical style scrolled iron faux candlestick torchères - floor standing lamps.
Each with single light mounted over large oversized faux c...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Modern Gerald Thurston Torchiere Lamp with Glass Dish Shade
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and a beautiful torchiere floor lamp by Gerald Thuston for Lightolier. Glass dish rests on
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
H 66.75 in Dm 19.75 in
Art Deco Red Painted Metal, Glass and Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Machine Age/Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamp, ca. 1930s, USA.
Composed of a slender red painted metal
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wonderful Pair French Dore Bronze Ribbon Top Torchiere Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful pair of French Dore bronze ribbon top, Torchiere neoclassical rewired two candelabra
Category
20th Century French Belle Époque Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$2,250 / set
H 19 in W 12 in D 4.5 in
Wonderful Large Pair French Dore Bronze Torchiere Neoclassical Tassel Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful large pair of French Empire Dore bronze Torchiere neoclassical tassel three candelabra
Category
20th Century French Belle Époque Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,250 / set
H 27 in W 15 in D 9 in
Striking Polished Stainless Steel Torchiere Floor Lamp Designed by Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare 1980s, polished stainless steel with cast metal torchiere lamp designed by
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 72 in W 17.75 in D 10 in
Heifetz Style Hand Carved Nude Female Bust Torchiere Floor Lamp
By Heifetz
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Heifetz Style Mid-Century hand-carved nude female bust Torchiere floor lamp pair with milk glass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
$1,086 Sale Price
42% Off
H 57 in W 12 in D 12 in
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Torchiere Floor Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of torchiere floor lamps available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct torchiere floor lamps — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. There are 915 antique and vintage torchiere floor lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 15 modern editions to choose from as well. Torchiere floor lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Torchiere floor lamps bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Large torchiere floor lamps can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller torchiere floor lamps available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Many torchiere floor lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but Casella Lighting, Robert Sonneman and George Kovacs produced popular torchiere floor lamps that are worth a look.
How Much are Torchiere Floor Lamps?
Torchiere floor lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,610, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $145,000.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About Torchiere Floor Lamps
- 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.
- What is a torchiere lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A torchiere lamp is a type of floor lamp designed to provide ambient illumination. It consists of a column base and a shade that grows wider as the eye travels upward. The position of its bulb or bulbs focus light on the ceiling. Find a selection of torchiere lamps on 1stDibs.
- 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. - 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 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, 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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