Standing Reading Lamps
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Enamel, Chrome
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Floor Lamps
Steel
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Floor Lamps
Fabric, Wood, Ash, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Floor Lamps
Fabric, Wood, Ash, Oak
Vintage 1950s Russian Floor Lamps
Chrome
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Teak
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Antique 1870s American Victorian Floor Lamps
Wicker
20th Century European Floor Lamps
Marble, Metal
20th Century European Floor Lamps
Marble, Metal
2010s Portuguese Modern Floor Lamps
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique Early 1900s European Floor Lamps
Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Pine
Vintage 1950s Floor Lamps
Metal
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Marble, Metal
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Marble, Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Floor Lamps
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Opal, Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Acrylic, Plexiglass, Lucite
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal, Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1980s English Floor Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1940s French Modern Floor Lamps
Marble, Chrome
2010s Canadian Minimalist Floor Lamps
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps
Brass, Iron
20th Century American Floor Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century Edwardian Floor Lamps
Beech
20th Century Floor Lamps
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps
Brass, Steel, Wire
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Mid-20th Century French Floor Lamps
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps
Chrome, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass, Enamel
Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
20th Century European Floor Lamps
Iron
20th Century American Floor Lamps
Marble, Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1930s French Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Floor Lamps
Brass
20th Century Unknown Floor Lamps
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Brass
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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.
- 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.
- What is a reading stand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A reading stand is a stand to position the book or any reading material in an orthopedically upright position for reading. It’s meant for comfortable reading. The stopper at the end holds the reading material in a way that it doesn’t slip off. It helps ensure that you maintain a good posture while you are reading. Find a collection of antique and vintage reading stands on 1stDibs today.
- What is a good reading lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A good reading lamp is a matter of personal choice. In general, halogen and fluorescent bulb lamps are better for reading than standard incandescent bulb lamps. Shop a range of antique and vintage reading 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.
- What is a standing lamp called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A standing lamp consists of light bulbs in the range of 2-4, providing a cumulative wattage of 300 watts or more. Standing lamps are picturesque lamps available in a number of exquisite designs. Find a collection of antique and vintage standing lamps on 1stDibs today.
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