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Original Art Deco Uplighter in Chrome
Located in Kent, GB
An original Art Deco uplighter in chromium plate,  circa 1935-1955 Fully refurbished, rewired and
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Art Deco Chrome Uplighters
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
A pair of Art Deco uplighters in chrome. With stepped detailing to the pedestals and bases. The
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Art Deco Style Uplighters
Located in London, GB
Designed by Rupert Cavendish
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21st Century and Contemporary English Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

A Pair of Brass Uplighters USA 1970s
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Brass Uplighters USA 1970s
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Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

A Pair of French Uplighters ca. 1930
Located in London, GB
A Pair of French Uplighters ca. 1930
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Vintage 1930s French Floor Lamps

A Chunky Lucite and Brass Uplighter 1970s
Located in London, GB
A Chunky Lucite and Brass Uplighter 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Original Art Deco Uplighter in Trumpet Design
Located in Kent, GB
A fantastic and original Art Deco trumpet style uplighter in chrome circa 1935-1955 Fully
Category

Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

A Lucite Rod and Brass Uplighter stamped 1985
Located in London, GB
A Lucite Rod and Brass Uplighter stamped 1985
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Late 20th Century Floor Lamps

A Pair of Nickel Plated Uplighters USA 1960s
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Polished Nickel Plated Uplighters USA 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Floor Lamps

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Nickel

Extraordinary Pair of Murano Glass Palm Tree Uplighters
Located in London, GB
Pair Italian Murano Opalescent Moulded Glass Palm Tree Uplighters on Brass Stems - Franco Luce c
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Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Pair of French Modernist Uplighters Circa 1970 s
Located in London, GB
A pair of French Modernist uplighters
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass, Chrome

Set of Four Art Deco Brass and Aluminium Uplighters
Located in London, GB
A set of four vintage Art Deco uplighter lights in polished brass with a polished aluminium shade
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20th Century European Art Deco Floor Lamps

A French Art Deco Ebonised and Nickel Plated Uplighter 1930s
Located in London, GB
A French Art Deco Ebonised and Nickel Plated Uplighter 1930s
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Vintage 1930s French Floor Lamps

Unusual Pair of Paul Evans Citiscape Uplighters for Directional Inc, USA
By Paul Evans
Located in London, GB
Unusual pair of Paul Evans 'Citiscape' chrome and brass plated uplighters, manufactured by
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20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Two Arm Italian Floor Lamp C, 1950
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Lacquered brass floor lamp with uplighter and articulating down light in original paint finish on
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Pair of Italian Glass Gilt Brass Laser Uplighters by Max Baguara c.1979
Located in London, GB
A sensational pair of Italian glass and gilt brass 'Laser' uplighters designed by Max Baguara in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Single Deco Style Chrome and Glass Uplighter Floor Lamp
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
A single contemporary deco style chrome and glass uplighter floor lamp.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Willy Rizzo Style Uplighter Lamp
Located in Crowborough, East Sussex
A vintage 1970s Willy Rizzo style uplighter lamp. This retro French lamp is very stylish and has
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Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

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Brass

American Art Deco Chrome Trumpet Torchiere or Uplighter by Faries
By Bert Dickerson, Faries
Located in Port Hope, ON
A simple, clean and classically designed Art Deco torchiere/uplighter that was probably from the
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Floor lamp designed by Rudi Stern for George Kovacs, 1970
By Rudi Stern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This floor lamp/uplighter with blue neon on black powder coated steel has a switch for the neon and
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Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

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Uplighter Floor Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of uplighter floor lamps available for sale. Each of these unique uplighter floor lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and chrome. We have 182 antique and vintage uplighter floor lamps in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Uplighter floor lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of uplighter floor lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency uplighter floor lamps are of considerable interest. Large uplighter floor lamps can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller uplighter floor lamps available at 1stDibs — each spanning 3.94 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made uplighter floor lamps over the years, but those made by 1001 Lamps, belgochrom and Lamperti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Uplighter Floor Lamps?

Prices for uplighter floor lamps start at $209 and top out at $51,167 with the average selling for $2,750.

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 Uplighter Floor Lamps
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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.