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Luci Unusual Steel and Glass Floor Lamp, 1960, Italy
By Luci Italia
Located in Naples, IT
A polished steel and glass floor lamp. The polished steel stem supporting a circular "frosty effect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Unusual Mid-Century Brass and Lucite Adjustable Floor Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful and functional standing floor lamp for reading or mood light made of brass and Lucite
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Unusual vintage sisal fibreglass stork / crane floor lamp, USA c1970s.
Located in Hastings, GB
A really unusual sisal & fibreglass stork or crane floor lamp, USA c1970s. Sisal rope is woven
Category

Late 20th Century American Bohemian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Unusual Antique Victorian French Onyx and Ormolu Extending Floor Lamp
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian French onyx and ormolu extending floor lamp having an extending top above
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Floor Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

Unusual Tension Pole Floor Lamp with Brass Bird Cage Enclosure
Located in Hanover, MA
Sophisticated tension pole floor lamp with an elegant brass 'birdcage' design and three opaline
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Unusual Napoleon III Giltwood and Marble Floor Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a fire gilt bronze shade with acanthus finial, each base with four light socket fixtures over a finely carved wood column with overall fabulously gilded surface, resting on...
Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Floor Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Unusual Vintage Large Angled Pencil Reed Brass Floor Lamp, Usa, 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
A really unusual large angled pencil reed floor lamp, USA, 1980s. Rectangular brass base, tapered
Category

Vintage 1980s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Midcentury Unusual Ebony Twisted Wood with Bone Inlay Tall Floor Lamp
Located in London, England
An unusual and intricately made twisted ebony wood with bone inlay tall floor lamp. The lamp sits
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Wire

Mid-Century Modern Floor / Bridge Lamp Fiberglass Walnut
By J.T. Kalmar, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Fulton, CA
Very unusual Mid-Century Modern floor lamp with fiberglass shade and deffuser with spaceship design
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Unusual Flower Folly Standard Lamp
Located in London, GB
Unusual French 1950's 'flower folly' standard lamp. Tall bronze-coloured metal leaves support four
Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Unusual French Inspired Antiqued Iron Floor Lamp with Raffia Shade. Priced each.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Floor Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Unusual French floor lamp with a walnut base and a round adjustable plastic shade.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Floor Lamps

An unusual palm tree floor lamp with real palm trunk and wooden shaped leaves
Located in London, GB
An unusual palm tree floor lamp with real palm trunk, wooden base and wooden shaped leaves. Re
Category

Early 2000s Floor Lamps

Materials

Palmwood

An unusual palm tree floor lamp with real palm trunk wooden base shaped leaves
Located in London, GB
An unusual palm tree floor lamp with real palm trunk, with rope detail, wooden base and wooden
Category

Early 2000s Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Unusual Large Lamp By Lumica
Located in Brooklyn, NY
located at center44 222 east 44th street NY
Category

Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Unusual Onyx Pedestal Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Unusual Onyx Pedestal Lamps
Category

20th Century Unknown Floor Lamps

Unusual Aluminium Wood 1960s Standing Lamp
Located in Bellport, NY
Retro Aluminium & Wood modern floor lamp.The wood is solid and very heavy with an ebonized
Category

Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Lotus Floor Lamp
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Unusual lotus floor lamp attributed to Henri Fernandez
Category

Vintage 1970s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Unusual Perspex Standard Lamp with Chevron Design
Located in London, GB
An unusual mid-twentieth century perspex standard lamp with verre eglomise decoration and impressed
Category

Mid-20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Other

Stunning Gold Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This Unusual gold leaf floor lamp The lamp is accompanied with an ivory fabric shade.
Category

Late 20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Lucite Midcentury Floor Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Unusual sculptural lucite floor lamp with rectangular shade. Shade is 16" x 14" Lucite base on
Category

Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Murano glass floor lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite 1940's Murano glass floor lamp. Unusual design that inspired contemporary creations.
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish Midcentury Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
Unusual brass Danish midcentury floor lamp. Circa 1960. Adjustable head with top surface on/off
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A stunning and unusual Murano glass floor lamp in a golden cream color with a graceful silhouette
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

Tulip Table / Floor Lamp
By Staff Leuchten
Located in London, GB
Unusual large table or floor lamps, tulip shaped, marked Staff Leuchten. Slender white-powder
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Unusual Italian Mushroom Outdoor Lamp Garden Lamp Unused From The 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and unusual vintage red/white floor lamp, originally made to use outdoor. Made in Italy
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Flourescent Floor Lamp
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in London, GB
A highly unusual and beautifully proportioned floor lamp. The Memphis influence and patina suggest
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Unusual Replica of the Hydra Fountain as a Lamp
Located in Kent, Dover
A very unusual model of the Hydra Fountain in Herculaneum now converted to a floor lamp.
Category

Early 20th Century Floor Lamps

A Large Unusual 50 s Italian Palm Tree Lamp
Located in Kent, Dover
A large Italian floor lamp in the form of a palm tree. In iron painted in coral and salmon colours
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Italian Totem Style Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual opaline totem type floor lamp that just glows glam!
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

Art-Deco Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Doylestown, PA
An unusual brass floor lamp with a tripod base, circa 1940, France.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Double Arm Floor Lamp
By Jacques Biny, Lita
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual French double arm floor lamp by Lita, attributed to Jacques Biny in black and white
Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Animal Vertebrae Floor Lamp
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is an unusual and certainly rare floor lamp unexpectedly crafted from animal vertebre
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bone

Floor Lamp by Bernard Rooke
Located in Camden, ME
Unusual cast ceramic floor lamp by British ceramicist Bernard Rooke purchased from his studio in
Category

Vintage 1970s English Floor Lamps

Italian Modernist Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Highly unusual Italian Modernist floor lamp. White and red versions are available. Red painted
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Pair French Moderne Brass Floor Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a pair of unusual streamlined moderne brass floor lamps. The lamps feature a minimalist
Category

Mid-20th Century French Streamlined Moderne Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s Vintage Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stylish and unusual vintage floor lamp from the 1950s-1960s, this has an amazing atomic design
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

1950s Vintage Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stylish and unusual vintage floor lamp from the 1950s-1960s, this has an amazing atomic design
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Unusual Reading Lamps By Belysning , Sweden, 1950 s
By Belysning
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Pair of unusual reading-lamps. The originality of those pieces rests upon the adjustable height of
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Floor Lamps

Pair of Cedric HARTMAN Floor lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Cedric Hartman swivel floor lamp, unusual metalic finish.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Blown Glass Floor Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of unusual blown iridescent glass floor lamps. Mint condition.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass

French Nickel Plated Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
Unusual French nickel plated bronze floor lamp with a hexagonal base.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps

Modernist Metal Floor Lamp with Spheres
Located in Buchanan, NY
An unusual modernist floor lamp made of silvered brass and metal components having a series of
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Adjustable Italian Floor Lamp, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage Italian floor lamp in unusual brown colours. The hight and position of the light are
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Cast Bronze Fish Trap Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An unusual Danish cast patinated bronze floor lamp, early 20th century. The spreading stem in the
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Audoux Minet Rope Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Paris, IDF
Nautical and natural elements are used in the construction of this vintage floor lamp from the
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Rope, Glass

A Spanish Gilt Iron Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
An unusual gilt iron floor lamp with two central pierced spheres resting on tripod legs, overall
Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Robert Sonneman 3 Globe Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unusual Robert Sonneman floor lamp with three chrome globes on a single base. Black base and posts
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel, Chrome

Pair of French 1950s Floor Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of black enameled iron floor lamps, on unusual tripod legs with gilt detail, the tapering
Category

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

1970s Chrome Spiral Shade Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unusual 1970s floor lamp reminds us of a bouquet of long-stemmed flowers, each stalk gently
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

1950 s Vintage Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stylish and unusual vintage floor lamp from the 1950-60’s, this has an amazing atomic design. The
Category

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

Materials

Plastic

1950s French Lantern Style Floor Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An unusual French made floor lamp with a brass tripod base and pleated "lantern" shade printed with
Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Teak Brass Vintage Adjustable Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and unusual vintage floor lamp in teak and brass. This was made in England, it dates
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Blacksmith Made Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Blacksmith made Gothic wrought iron floor lamp This is a very unusual Gothic wrought iron
Category

Early 20th Century Gothic Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Multi Light 1960 s Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, MI
Unusual multi light 1960's floor lamp.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

1950’s Alabaster Column Vintage Floor Lamp
By Galleria Colombari
Located in London, Lambeth
Superb unusual column floor lamp light up any corner.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

A French Modernist Floor Lamp by Lunel
By Maison Lunel
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual French modernist floor lamp by Lunel. Original shade.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

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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.