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Adjustable Floor Lamp with Double Cones.
Located in New York, NY
Unusual floor lamp with black metal standard and base. Arm adjusts in height, with two double
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps
Rare Floor Lamp by Paul Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
Unusual floor lamp of brushed aluminumn and copper. Shaped disc base with arched pole extending to
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Vintage 1940s American Floor Lamps
Murano Glass Skyscraper Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very unusual floor lamp composed of red and white pulegoso squares.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps
Unusual Large Scale Floor Lamp by Luci
Located in New York, NY
Overscaled Lamp with Flat Circular Base, Wide Cylindrical Body and Top Bowl, all Brass with a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps
Unusual 3-Light Floor Lamp by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Painted metal standard and movable shades in three colors. Large circular top reflector. Marble base and brass fittings.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Modernist Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual iron and painted aluminum floor lamp that can be positioned in three different
Category
Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron, Aluminum
$6,800
Modernist Adjustable Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual iron and painted aluminum floor lamp that can be positioned in three different
Category
Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Italian arch floor lamp
Located in New York, NY
Unusual arch floor lamp, produced by Ill-Form, Fermo, Italy, circa 1960. Marked Ref 2AI37.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps
$15,000
Adjustable 3-Arm Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Version of an Iconic Floor Lamp.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps
Adjustable-Height Italian Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Unusual polished brass floor lamp, Features moving, painted metal, double-cone light source
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Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps
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Unusual and Stylish Radiogram/Light by Scapinelli of Sao Paulo
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in London, London
Unusual and Stylish Radiogram/Light by Scapinelli of Sao Paulo, 1955/59 Brazil
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood, Glass
Unusual Floor Lamp, Switzerland, 1960s
Located in Saint Ouen, IDF
Unusual floor lamp manufactured in Switzerland in the 1960s. Wooden structure with three bubble
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Floor Lamps
Materials
Glass, Wood
Rare, Unusual Floor Lamp, Italian, 1970s
Located in London, GB
This unusual rare floor lamp been made of olive tree root with a multicolored glass on heavy brass
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20th Century Italian Floor Lamps
#3901A Unusual Floor Lamps attributed to Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Funky Floor Lamps. Sold Individually, they are different heights. Tall thin brass stem on a brass
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Unusual floor lamp in the manner of Andre Sornay
Located in Newburgh, NY
Obelisk shaped floor lamp made of walnut. (shade for photo only, a custom one is included in the
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20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Walnut
American Floor Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
VERY RARE AND UNUSUAL FLOOR LAMP MADE OF BRONZE ANS SILVER FINISH
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Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Iron
$1,500
Andre Sornay Floor Lamp
Located in Newburgh, NY
Unusual floor lamp with a helicoidal stem. all oak.
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20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Mahogany
$9,500
Unique Flower Floor Lamp in White
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very unusual floor lamp in white
Category
Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps
Pair of Wood and Plaster Floor Lamps
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
stunning pair of unusual floor lamps in wood with painted finish
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20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
Pair of Monumental Alabaster Floor Lamps
Located in Valley Stream, NY
Truly unusual floor lamps in a beautiful alabaster color, antique brass fittings, parchment shades
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Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
1950
s Floor Lamp
Located in Mexico City, DF
An unusual floor lamp of iron and brass with 3 lacquered metal shades that rotate allowing
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron, Brass, Metal
$1,800
Painted Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
German, circa 1950
Unusual floor lamp with painted ceramic sections. Signed FISBACH G. Dark blue
Category
Vintage 1950s German Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$2,129
Art Deco California Floor Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual floor lamp is spans mission to art deco, having a simple iron element on the base and
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Vintage 1920s Canadian Floor Lamps
Brass and White Floor Lamp by Arlus
Located in New York, NY
Unusual floor lamp by Arlus with tapered white painted metal rods with polished brass globe at top
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Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps
Naoky Matsunaga for Reggiani Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Reggiani
Located in Saint Ouen, IDF
Unusual floor lamp designed by Naoky Matsunaga and manufactured by Reggiani, Italy in the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Floor Lamp, Painted and Hand Carved
Located in Oakville, ON
Unusual floor lamp, hand carving base showing putti playing musical instruments.
Further hand
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Floor Lamps
Spectacular Surrealist Metal-Clad Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully bizarre and unusual floor lamp with metal-clad over composition construction. A
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Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps
1920s Floor Lamp With Ram Motif and Fantastic Metal Shade
Located in Pasadena, CA
Elegant 1920's floor lamp. Unusual floor lamp with Ram motif and metal mesh shade. 64" H x 18" W
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Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Floor Lamps
Pair of Victorian Chinoiserie Rosewood Floor Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of attractive 19th century floor lamps. The antique lights have a rosewood base in a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Floor Lamps
Multi- Directional 3 Armed Black Lacquer and Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
This unusual floor lamp has 2 torchiere style shades and a large cone shaped shade to point down
Category
20th Century Unknown Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Bamboo and Stone Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An unusual floor lamp by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Lighting. An upright bamboo shoot
Category
Vintage 1980s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Stone
HENRI MATHIEU METAL TOUCHIERE
Located in Stamford, CT
MOST UNUSUAL FLOOR LAMP, BENT STRIPS OF TAPORED METAL TO FORM A BALL THAT CAN BE OPENED TO ALLOW
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Vintage 1970s French Floor Lamps
Art Deco period iron floor lamp from France c. 1930
Located in Houston, TX
of the hand forged technique used to create this unusual floor lamp. It is quite unusual to discover
Category
Vintage 1930s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Unusual Rustic Floor Lamp
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Unusual rustic floor lamp made recently from a 19th century column.
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Antique 19th Century Central American Floor Lamps
Unusual Italian floor lamp
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Very interesting Italian floor lamp in the style of Arreduluce.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps
Unusual Dramatic Floor Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Arms can be swong from side to side, adjustable floor lamp with five arms
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
UNUSUAL WICKER FLOOR LAMP
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique wicker floor lamp in natural stained finish. Alternating sections of open diagonal
Category
Early 20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Reed
Unusual Articulated Floor Lamp
Located in Seattle, WA
This industrial lamp has all the right quirky elements that make it practical as a task light, mood
Category
20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Unusual Telescope Floor Lamp
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Early telescope turned into dramatic floor light, probably in the 40's. From a Lexington, Ky. horse
Category
Vintage 1940s American Floor Lamps
Unusual Hansen Wooden Floor Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an interesting floor lamp by Hansen The piece is very architectural and the rendering of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Unusual Kurt Versen Floor Lamp
By Kurt Versen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rather unusual example. All original except for repainted base.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps
Gilded Floor Lamp with Unusual Arm
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 1940s gilt iron floor lamp, French, with unusual arm and adjustable angled shade.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Unusual Tomasso Barbi Tall Floor Lamp
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in New York, NY
A rare variation of the classic Tomasso Barbi leaf floor lamp. Two realistic brass leaves gently
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1970 Floor Cage Lamp -Torchere-Unusual
Located in Hudson, NY
Very tall torchere rolling lamp designed like a tall cage. Light is a halogen bulb.
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Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps
Pair Unusual Carved Wood Floor Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Serpentine carved and painted
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20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
Unusual and attractive rust chain floor lamp
Located in Water Mill, NY
Unusual and attractive rust chain floor lamp
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21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps
Unusual Pair of French Plaster Floor Lamps
Located in Water Mill, NY
Unusual Pair of French Deco plaster floor lamps.
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20th Century French Floor Lamps
Rare and Unusual Rougier Corner Floor Lamp
By Roger Rougier
Located in Water Mill, NY
This is a rare and unusual Rougier corner floor lamp which is quite spectacular when lit with three
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Unusual, Vintage 1970s French Harp Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
Harp floor lamp in black lacquered steel with musical design on front and heavy cut white marble
Category
20th Century French Floor Lamps
Unusual Art Deco Moderne Torchiere Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a really wonderful glass and chromed metal floor lamp from the 1940's. The enameled and
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20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Rare Greta Grossman Floor Lamp - Unusual Variation
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Hudson, NY
Black iron base with lamp and shade.Great brass/black patina on lamp shade.The research shows two
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron, Metal
Unusual American Floor Lamp in Oscar Bach Style
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Fairfax, VA
An unusually designed American floor lamp with oblong column that is wide at top and gets narrow at
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron, Nickel
Unusual Italian White Marble Floor Lamp, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Unusual ringed and tapered marble standing lamp on a stepped marble base. Recently rewired for US
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble
Unusual Three Headed Floor
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very interesting three cone floor lamp resting on a tripod base, having a complex array of
Category
20th Century American Floor Lamps
Unusual Mid-Century Lucite Floor Lamp with Magazine Rack
Located in Water Mill, NY
Unusual Mid-Century Lucite floor lamp with attached magazine rack. The lamp has the original custom
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Italian Brass and Enameled Floor Lamp with Unusual Counterweight Design
Located in New York, NY
Italian brass and steel floor lamp in the style of Arredoluce, circa 2015, with interesting
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2010s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Italian Brass and Enameled Floor Lamp with Unusual Counterweight Design
Located in New York, NY
Italian, brass and steel floor lamp in the style of Arredoluce, circa 2015, with interesting
Category
2010s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
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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
- 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 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 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 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, 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 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, 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 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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