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Unusual Opaline and Brass Standing Lamp by Maison Lunel
By Maison Lunel
Located in London, GB
Unusual opaline and brass standing lamp. Maison Lunel, circa 1950, France Measuring height
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

German Neoclassical 1920s Floor Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Very unusual and flamboyant German floor lamp in walnut having an octagonal pole with four craved
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Adjustable Wooden Floor Lamp
Located in Boston, MA
An unusual adjustable wooden floor lamp with a green tole shade.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Impressive Stilnovo Floor Lamp, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
Huge, tall Stilnovo floor lamp of unusual size. Three Murano, glass reflectors white overlay and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Floor Lamp with Glass Tables
Located in Vancouver, BC
Unusual brass floor lamp with layered glass tables integrated into the base. Very good vintage
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Atomic Chrome Nine-Light Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual atomic sputnik chrome floor lamp by Robert Sonneman with 9 lights.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Unusual French Nickel Plated Torchier
Located in Birmingham, AL
A Wonderful Mid century French Nickel Plated Torchier
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20th Century French Floor Lamps

Argentine Americano Functional Floor Lamp in Petiribi and Bronze, circa 1950
Located in Richmond, VA
Very unusual Argentine floor lamp from the mid-20th century. Base is composed of bronze legs which
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Vintage 1950s Argentine Brutalist Floor Lamps

Vintage Italian Brass Tone Floor Lamp with Five Bows and Avant Gard Base, 1980s
Located in Milan, IT
Offered for sale is a big, unusual and scenic floor lamp in brass and gold tones, made in Italy in
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

1960s Italian Floor Light Attributed to Lumen
Located in London, GB
Original and unusual 1960s floor lamp attributed to Lumen.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

Rare of Pair of Lamps with Table, 1970s Italian by Tommaso Barbi
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in London, GB
A pair of unusual and rare floor lamps or side table in alabaster in polished nickel finish on
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20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Unusual Floor Lamp in the Style of Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual floor lamp in the style of Mathieu Matégot. Perforated metal, circa 1950s, heavy, tripod
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Unusual Floor Lamp by Franco da Conceiçao Silva
Located in Paris, FR
Two adjustable arms floor lamp with a marble round basis designed by Franco da Conceiçao Silva for
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Vintage 1970s Portuguese Floor Lamps

Modeline Sculptural Walnut Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual floor lamp by Modeline. Walnut, organic design with a sculptural feel. Shade replaced
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Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Unusual Gold Gilt Brass and Wood Floor Lamp, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual floor lamp is made of gold gilt brass and wood. The shade is made of black shintz
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Huge 1970s Leaf Floor Lamp
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Unusual floor lamp with three leafs in copper.
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Vintage 1970s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Adnet Floor Lamp
Located in Doylestown, PA
An unusual floor lamp in silver plated metal with black saddle-stitched leather wrapping, by
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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Floor Lamp By Ingo Maurer
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual floor lamp by Ingo Maurer in chromed steel, with a pivoting, adjusting shade.
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Vintage 1960s German Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

floor lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Very unusual floor lamp with an original parchment shade. The lamp as seen from the photograph is
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Vintage 1950s Danish Floor Lamps

Two Rotating Shade Chrome Floor Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
This unusual floor lamp has 2 adjustable chrome shade that you can adjust in any position.
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Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Ariell Seashell Floor Lamp, 1980s
By Ilhan Koman
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very unusual Floor lamp. In the shape of a Seashell Polyester shade, counter weight a Solid Piece
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Vintage 1980s French Futurist Floor Lamps

Materials

Polyester

Gaetano Sciolari Cubic Floor Lamp, 1970, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Munster, NRW
Iconic late Mid-Century Modern cubic model by Gaetano Sciolari, in an unusual floor lamp version
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Laurel Lamp Co. Mid-Century Modern Orange Metal Tripod Base Floor Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Very cool and unusual floor lamp made by high quality lighting manufacturer, Laurel Lamp Company of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian 50s Sciolari Floor Lamp
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
boring description, (my husband wrote it), for a most unusual floor lamp. Come up with a better one and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Floor Lamp Cubic by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Iconic late Mid-Century Modern cubic model by Gaetano Sciolari, in an unusual floor lamp version
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Unusual Industrial Machine Age Floor Lamp
Located in Petaluma, CA
Here is one of the most unusual floor lamps we have offered in a long time. The metal shade is
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Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian brass and glass ornate floor lamp 1920 s to 50 s
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A balancing brass and glass ornate, elegant and unusual floor lamp from around 1920's to 1950's
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20th Century Italian Bohemian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unusual 1950s Floor Lamp with Cane Shade Holland, 1950
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice typical 1950s unusual floor lamp made by unknown designer or manufacturer. Possibly
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Belgium Pine and Glass Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
An unusual floor lamp, with three glass shades. Stained pine, metal floor plate, hand blown
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood, Pine

Rare Lumi Floor Lamp, circa 1950
By Lumen
Located in London, GB
Arredoluce but probably Lumi... Impressive and unusual floor lamp with original paintwork. Three
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian 1950s Brass Swing Arm Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
This is an unusual floor lamp, with a solid base standing on three feet and a detailed column
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamp Wishon Harrel Stoneware Ceramics, Mid-Century California Modern
By Wishon-Harrell
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage ceramic floor lamp by Wishon-Harrell. Beautiful and unusual
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Arteluce Floor Lamp Model 1034
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual floor lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, model 1034. A tree form in polished
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Tessellated Marble twist Karl Springer floor lamp original shade
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An unusual floor lamp purchased from the same estate as the Karl Springer game table we posted. The
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Late 20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Floor Lamp by Maison Charles
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual floor lamp by Maison Charles in polished brass.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Floor Lamp by Reggaini of Italy Circa 1960s in Rosewood Aluminum Restored
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Oakland, CA
An unusual floor lamp design by Reggiani of Italy circa 1960s, a striking Space Age design using
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Swedish Modern Floor Lamp 541 by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Hägersten, SE
standard wall plug without any extra charge. This unusual floor lamp was designed by one of Swedens
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Unusual 50s Floor Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
Unusual 50s Floor Lamp.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unusual Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Unusual and high quality bronze floor lamp, wooden base and finial. Adjustable height and length
Category

Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Unusual Mid- Century Metal Floor Lamp
Located in Middleburg, VA
Unusual Mid- Century Metal Floor Lamp. Made of steel with chrome shade and painted details. Made
Category

20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Unusual Polished Aluminum Tubular Floor Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual polished aluminum, tubular lamp, circa 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Minimalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Unusual Possibly Unique Adjustable Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Modern, architectural adjustable floor lamp. The shelf swivels, as does the two tier
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Unusual Industrial French Adjustable Floor Lamps
Located in London, GB
3 AVAILABLE A run of adjustable floor lights, on chrome bases. French, circa 1950s. The height
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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

A Pair of Unusual Italian Floor Lamps
By Arredoluce
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual Italian floor lamps in patinated brass. Adjustable height, pivoting shades
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unusual and Fun Italian 1950s Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and fun Italian floor light featuring an oversize shade. The shade can be pointed in all
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Great , unusual , extensible stage light / floor lamp
Located in New York, NY
An unusual theatrical light on a massive base with an extensible column. Possibility of regulating
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Vintage 1930s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Unusual and Massiv Carved Wood Floor Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautifully carved wood lamp base in circular, cascading design.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Unusual Wrought Iron and Mica Floor Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Interesting wrought iron lamp with mica shade and large iron bug detail.
Category

Early 20th Century Floor Lamps

Pair of Unusual George Kovacs Floor Lamps
By George Kovacs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of interesting lamps by George Kovacs. Measuring 53.25"H, with biomorphic Noguchi style
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Floor Lamps

Unusual Italian Floor Lamp ca 1970 s
By Ernesto Gismondi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting Italian floorlamp, ca' 1970's, with adjustable height shade, coned shaped base.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Tall Unusual French Conservatory Painted Toleware Floor Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A tall unusual French conservatory painted toleware floor lamp. The theme of this lamp is a
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Floor Lamps

Unusual Steel and Glass Floor Lamp by Luci
By Luci Italia
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A polished steel and glass floor lamp. The polished steel stem supporting a circular "frosty effect
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Unusual Carved and Gilt Wood Floor Lamp, circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An unusual carved and gilt wood floor lamp, circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s Floor Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

Very Unusual Gilt Metal Floor Lamp Attributed To Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual and fine quality gilt metal floor lamp attributed to Caldwell with adjustable height.
Category

Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Unusual Italian Floor Lamp with Large Murano Glass Shades
By Venini
Located in London, GB
An unusual Italian floor lamp with five large white and clear swirling patterned Murano glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Unusual, French Black and Gold Floor Lamp, Circa 1940
Located in Houston, TX
Heavy, black twisted painted iron floor lamp with gold accents and three leg base. Newly wired with
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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Tôle

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Unusual Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the unusual floor lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An unusual floor lamp — often made from metal, brass and chrome — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the unusual floor lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An unusual floor lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made unusual floor lamp over the years, but those crafted by Luci Italia, Atelier Jean Perzel and Belysning are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Unusual Floor Lamp?

Prices for an unusual floor lamp start at $350 and top out at $36,665 with the average selling for $2,650.

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 Unusual Floor Lamp
  • 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.

    Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 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.

    Find antique and vintage floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.