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Brass Atomic Floor Lamp by Trix & Robert Haussmann, 1960s, Switzerland
By Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Brassed metal atomic floor Lamp designed by the Swiss Designer Duo Trix & Robert Haussmann, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Brass Atomic Floor Lamp
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very stylish mid century brass floor lamp. It has three arms and a gorgeous atomic type
Category
Vintage 1950s Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Midcentury Futuristic Chrome Half Dome Torchiere Atomic Floor Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning and beautiful atomic torchiere midcentury floor lamp. The base and top share similar
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Atomic Age Floor Lamp in the Style of Gerald Thurston, 1950's
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Mid century modern industrial atomic floor lamp similar to the designs by Gerald Thurston for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Trix & Robert Haussmann floor lamp by Swiss lamps International
By Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare atomic floor lamp designed by Trix & Robert Haussmann. Produced by Swiss lamps International.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Majestic Mid century Modern Floor Lamp
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Weesp, NL
"Atomic" floor lamp manufactured in the 1950s, by the Majestic Lamp Co. of NYC.
The lamp has a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern C1950s Floor Lamps Atomic Towers by Majestic Lamp Co.
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural floor lamps attributed to the Majestic Lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Iron
Rare Mid Century Modern Majestic Floor Lamp. Iron Atomic 1950s Dual Cone Shades
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
ICONIC BLACK & GOLD!
DUAL CONE FLOOR LAMP
WROUGHT IRON & BRASS ACCENTS
Attributed to MAJESTIC
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 71 in W 15 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Style Chrome Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern atomic style 'eyeball' chrome floor lamp with tripod base. 59" H.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Atomic age hotel floor lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1970´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A relatively rarely seen floor lamp made in the 70s of the last century in the former
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Glass, Wood, Beech
Atomic Age Design Floor Lamp, Belgium 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Belgian Design Atomic Age Floor Lamp, made in Belgium 1950's. Black
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
VINTAGE Robert Sonneman Triennale Atomic Orbiter Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Chicago, IL
Space age Robert Sonneman Triennale Atomic Orbiter floor lamp.
A very nice one is great condition
Category
20th Century American Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Rare Robert Sonneman Atomic Three Eye Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Robert Sonneman floor lamp with three eye sockets. Each socket has its own independent switch
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
"Sirius 12K" Atomic Space Age Floor Lamp, J.T. Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Mortsel, BE
any space into a captivating haven.
The "Sirius 12K" Atomic Space Age Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rare Mid Century Floor Lamp Atomic, Sputnik, Cosack, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting
- rare type
- representative.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Atomic age Orange glass floor lamp by Tibor Hazi, Hungary, 1973
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This atomic age floor lamp was designed in 1973 by Hungarian designer Tibor Hazi and made in
Category
Late 20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
American Mid-Century atomic Age Walnut & Brass Laminate Floor Table Lamp
By Wolfe & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple Classic Mid-Century Modern atomic age floor table lamp, circa 1950s in excellent condition
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950s Atomic Tripod Floor Lamp in Teak with Balloon Shade
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 45.25" tall
Condition: In excellent original condition with light vintage wear.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Space Age Chrome Abstract Table Floor Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Space Age Chrome Abstract Table Floor Lamp
This table/floor lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
A Vintage Atomic Sputnik Torchere Floor Lamp in the manner of Arredoluce
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston, Stilnovo
Located in Chicago, IL
A Vintage Atomic Sputnik Torchere Floor Lamp in the manner of Arredoluce. Uncertain to the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Atomic Cosmic 1960s Torchiere Floor Lamp with a Star Burst Pattern Base
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Atomic, Cosmic, 60's Torchiere Floor Lamp with a Star Burst Pattern Base, Glass shade, Tri-light
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
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H 63 in Dm 17.75 in
Mid Century Modern Space Age Atomic Era Chrome Brass Glass Side Table Floor Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Space Age Atomic Era Chrome Brass & Glass Side Table / Floor Lamp. Circa
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Kalmar Atomic Floor or Table Lamps 'RS 6 TL', Aluminum Glass, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of Mid-Century Modern or Space Age Atomium tower table or floor lights mod. RS6-TL 1972
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Kalmar Atomic Floor or Table Lamp 'RS 6 TL', Aluminum Glass, 1970, One of Two
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A Mid-Century Modern or Space Age Atomium tower table or floor light mod. RS6-TL 1972 designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Atomic Floorlamp by Haussmann for Swisslamps International, 1980s
By Swiss Lamps International, Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Renens, CH
Aluminum “Atomic” Floorlamp designed by Trix and Robert Haussmann in the 1960s, and produced by
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Pair Vintage Adjustable Height Photo Lamps, Industrial, Atomic Tri-Pod Base's
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair vintage adjustable height photo lamps, industrial, atomic tri-pod base's. Adjustable height
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Minimalist Floor Lamp Torchiere by Laurel Lamp.
By Gio Ponti
Located in Peoria, AZ
GOOD DESIGN!
ITALIAN TYLE LAUREL FLOOR LAMP / TORCHIERE
MID CENTURY LIGHTING SCULPTURE
BLACK
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970’s Sonneman Chrome Mirrored Globe Floor Lamp
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wonderful chrome “molecule” or “atomic” globe lamp by Sonneman Lighting from the 1970’s. The lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Modern Floor Lamp Natural Parota Wood Hand-Forged Brass
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
APOLO floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Textile, Wood
20th Century Boule Floor Lamp Max Bill Style, 1970s
By Max Bill
Located in Paris, FR
A 1960s vintage floor lamp in the style of Swedish designer Max Bill's iconic design. This piece is
Category
20th Century Swiss Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
MCM Chrome Three Cylinder "Skyscraper" Floor Lamp by Neal Small
By Neal Small
Located in San Diego, CA
A very hard to find MCM atomic chrome three cylinder "skyscraper" floor lamp by Neal Small, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
1970s Retro Vintage Freestanding Dijkstra Bowl Shaped Reading Floor Lamp
By Dijkstra
Located in Markington, GB
1970s retro vintage freestanding Dijkstra bowl shaped reading floor lamp
Measure: Height 130cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 51.19 in W 7.88 in D 15.75 in
Rare! Iconic SONNEMAN Articulating Saucer Pharmacy Swing Arm Floor Lamp! Orange
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Peoria, AZ
!
Approximately 45" Tall by 20" wide
Offered is a fabulous Sonneman Pharmacy Floor Lamp! Sonneman knocked it out
Category
Early 2000s Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
H 45 in W 20 in D 20 in
1970s Retro Vintage Freestanding Dijkstra Mushroom Shaped Two Lights Floor Lamp
By Dijkstra
Located in Markington, GB
1970s retro vintage freestanding Dijkstra mushroom two lights shaped floor lamp
Measures: Height
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 59.06 in W 11.82 in D 35.44 in
1970s Retro Vintage Freestanding Dijkstra Mushroom Shaped Two Lights Floor Lamp
By Dijkstra
Located in Markington, GB
1970s Retro vintage tall freestanding Dijkstra mushroom two lights shaped floor lamp
Measures
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 70.87 in W 7.88 in D 43.31 in
Rare! Mid Century Danish Modern Rocket Hansen Floor Lamp 50s Brass African Teak
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT!
DANISH ROCKET LAMP FLOOR LAMP
FOR HANSEN
AFRICAN TEAK WOOD & BRASS ACCENTS
CRSIP
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 52 in W 18 in D 18 in
Starlight 3 Shade Mid Century Modern Floor Pole Lamp! 1950s Brass After Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Peoria, AZ
light-maker's art! Designed after the Italians made popular 3-shade floor pole lamps at the Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
H 63 in W 20 in D 20 in
Unique Mid-Century Modern Pop Art Metal Tubular Pillar Floor or Accent Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Mid-Century Modern or Pop Art styled floor lamp is unsigned, but presumed to have originated
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Tripod Brass Floor Lamp w/ Textured White Glass Shade by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern floor lamp was designed by Paul McCobb in the United States circa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 55.75 in W 12 in D 12 in
Austrian Polished Chrome Five-Light Table Lamp by Kalmar Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Austrian Modern Polished Chrome Five-Light Table Lamp by J T Kalmar
Amazing space age atomic
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Lightolier Lytespan Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
MONUMENTAL!
LIGHTOLIER
MID CENTURY MODERN
LYTESPAN 1959
TENSION POLE LAMP!
ICONIC 3 GOLD SHADES
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 104 in W 15 in D 15 in
Mid Century Modern Lightolier 3 Shade Tension Pole Lamp Gerald Thurston 1950s
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
STUNNING & RARE!
1956
MID CENTURY MODERN
LIGHTOLIER
TENSION POLE LAMP!
THREE SHADES
ORANGE WHITE
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 104 in W 20 in D 20 in
1955! Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Brass Stiffel Era Starlight Shades
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
HIGHLY COVETED!
PURIST'S DREAM
1955
EARLY MID CENTURY MODERN
TENSION POLE LAMP!
THREE "STARLIGHT
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 104 in W 15 in D 15 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Tension Pole Lamp Brushed Brass Maple Stiffel Era 50s
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
ICONIC!
1958
MID CENTURY MODERN
TENSION POLE LAMP!
TWO "STARLIGHT" SHADES PLUS
ONE SAUCER TOP 3
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 104 in W 20 in D 20 in
Mid Century Danish Modern 3-Shade Glass Tension Pole Lamp 1950s Stiffel Era
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
GORGEOUS!
SPARKLING
MID CENTURY DANISH MODERN
TRI-COLOR THREE GLASS SHADE
TENSION POLE LAMP
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Space Age All Brass Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Stiffel Era
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
penthouse or Palm Springs atomic ranch!
"How do you like your pole lamp Judy?"
"Oh daddy its absolutely
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp With Hand painted Italian Glass! 50s Stiffel Era
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
GORGEOUS!
ITALIAN OPALESCENT GLASS
HANDPAINTED W/ LEAVES
MID CENTURY
TENSION POLE LAMP
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 104 in W 15 in D 15 in
Lampe Mod. Jingzi von Herzog & de Meuron um 2001
By Herzog & de Meuron
Located in Wien, AT
, Sonett, Guzzini, Colani, Sputnik, Mies Van der Rohe, Kaiser Idell, Thonet, Floor Lamp, Kalmar, Arne
Category
Early 2000s German Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Silicone
Rare Rembrandt Lamp! Iconic Mid Century Modern "Twilight Zone" Lamp MCM 1950s
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
floor lamps and large table lamps prior to 1955, One will be provided with the lamp, and they are still
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
H 38.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Doria Table or Floor Lamp Chrome Large Smoked Bubble Glass Globe, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Enormous Doria hand blown glass sphere on chrome base lamp, Italy, circa 1970. This exceptional
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Tony Paul for Mutual Sunset Mid Century Modern Table Lamp! Rare 1960s White
By Tony Paul, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
MONUMENTAL!
TONY PAUL FOR MUTUAL SUNSET LAMP CO!
TABLE OR FLOOR LAMP
One of the rarest Tony
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Monumental Mid Century Porcelain and Brass Genie Torchiere Lamps
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Striking, monumental, Genie shaped, atomic mid century torchiere lamps.
These could be considered
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern 3-Light Table Lamp by Laurel Triennale Italian Design 1950
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Peoria, AZ
designs an edge!
Angelo Lelii's Three armed, primary color floor lamp had been the star of the Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Gold
H 25 in W 17 in D 17 in
Space Age Pendant Lamp "4th Floor" Paul De Haan Jolina Atomic Orange 1990's NL
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing Jolina Lighting's iconic Pendant Lamp Model '4th-floor lamp' by Paul De Haan—a true
Category
1990s Dutch Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Metal
H 57.09 in Dm 17.72 in
Vintage Space Age Wall/Ceiling Lamp, Italian Design, Chrome Metal Blades
Located in Milano, IT
floor and table lamps. Most of them feature metal blades that resemble rocket propellers or air-cooled
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Vico Magistretti Chair „Selene“ by Artemide circa 1969
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Wien, AT
, Sputnik, Mies Van der Rohe, Kaiser Idell, Thonet, Floor Lamp, Kalmar, Arne Vodder, Roland Rainer, Wittmann
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Teekanne Mod. "Gallus Italicus" von Matteo Thun für Memphis Milano um 1982
By Matteo Thun, Memphis Milano
Located in Wien, AT
, Thonet, Floor Lamp, Kalmar, Arne Vodder, Roland Rainer, Wittmann, Atrium, Franz Schuster, Johannes Spalt
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Garniture
Materials
Pottery
H 12.6 in W 11.03 in D 3.15 in
Table/ Blue bench in the style of Massimo Vignelli for Heller circa 2010
By Massimo Vignelli, Heller
Located in Wien, AT
, Sputnik, Mies Van der Rohe, Kaiser Idell, Thonet, Floor Lamp, Kalmar, Arne Vodder, Roland Rainer, Wittmann
Category
2010s Austrian Minimalist Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Double Cone Chrome Atomic Floor Lamp
Located in Detroit, MI
• Vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome atomic floor lamp, circa 1970.
• Sleek Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
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Atomic Floor Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal atomic floor lamp for your home. Each atomic floor lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and chrome. If you’re shopping for an atomic floor lamp, we have 41 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an atomic floor lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right atomic floor lamp, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Robert Sonneman, Robert and Trix Haussmann and Temde Leuchten each produced at least one beautiful atomic floor lamp that is worth considering.
How Much is a Atomic Floor Lamp?
Prices for an atomic floor lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $7,972, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.
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 Atomic Floor Lamp
- What is atomic lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022When it comes to home decor, an atomic lamp is a term used to define interestingly shaped lamps from the 1950s or the mid-century design period. This is a time when the atomic bomb was in the news and the telltale mushroom cloud was the inspiration for the shape of these lamps. It’s a loose description of the new shapes that were being seen in lighting in this era. Shop a collection of atomic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an atomic lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The atomic lamp was a favorite mid-century modern design. The lamp took on characteristics of the molecular composition of the atom, and were found in a variety of shapes, materials and colors. You’ll find a variety of atomic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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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