What are floor lamps?

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.

What is the best floor lamp?

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.

What is a torchiere floor lamp?

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.

How tall should floor lamps be?

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.

What is a good bright floor lamp?

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.

What is a rotary switch on a floor lamp?

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.

How do I choose an arc floor lamp?

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.

What is the best floor lamp for reading?

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.

How can I tell if a floor lamp is vintage?

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.

What is the best reading floor lamp?

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.

What are the parts of a floor lamp called?

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.

How tall should an arc floor lamp be?

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.

Is the Flos Arco floor lamp adjustable?

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.

What type of floor lamp gives the most light?

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.

How do I assemble a Noguchi paper lantern floor lamp?

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.

Memphis Lamp Floor

Artmaster Studios

Roma Contemporary Side Table

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Memphis Floor Lamps Italy, C1984

H 56.5 in Dm 7.75 in

Post-Modern Memphis Style Chrome Reggiani Floor Lamp, Italy 1980

By Memphis Group

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Post-Modern Memphis Style Chrome Reggiani Floor Lamp, Italy 1980 e27 bulb. top vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Post-Modern Memphis Style Chrome Reggiani Floor Lamp, Italy 1980

H 55.12 in W 15.75 in D 23.63 in

Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Treetops Floor Lamp, 2019

By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano

Located in London, GB

floor lamp is a fantastic example of Memphis design and would add a touch of fun to any contemporary

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Treetops Floor Lamp, 2019

H 76.78 in Dm 29.53 in

Italian Postmodern Ettore Sottsass Memphis Group Attributed Torchere Floor Lamp

By Tony Duquette, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Postmodern Ettore Sottsass Memphis Group attributed Torchere floor lamp. Interesting

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian Postmodern Ettore Sottsass Memphis Group Attributed Torchere Floor Lamp

H 71.25 in Dm 18.5 in

Terminus Floor Lamp 'US 110 Volts', by Martine Bedin from Memphis Milano

By Memphis Group, Martine Bedin, Memphis Milano

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Here you are shown the US wired, Terminus floor lamp with Structure in painted sheet steel. One

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Terminus Floor Lamp 'US 110 Volts', by Martine Bedin from Memphis Milano

H 78.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Terminus Floor Lamp 'EU 220 Volts', by Martine Bedin from Memphis Milano

By Memphis Group, Martine Bedin, Memphis Milano

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Here you are shown the EU wired, Terminus floor lamp with Structure in painted sheet steel. One

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Terminus Floor Lamp 'EU 220 Volts', by Martine Bedin from Memphis Milano

H 78.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Treetops Floor Lamp 'EU' 220 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano

By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Here you are shown the EU wired 'Treetops' floor lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981 in metal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Treetops Floor Lamp 'EU' 220 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano

H 76.78 in W 9.45 in D 29.53 in

Memphis Inspired Uplighters 1980s Floor Lamp Red Black Postmodern Sottsass Style

By 1001 Lamps

Located in London, GB

Pair of Memphis Milano-inspired floor lamps in black matte powder coated paint, with red stripes

Category

Vintage 1980s British Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Memphis Inspired Uplighters 1980s Floor Lamp Red Black Postmodern Sottsass Style

H 72.45 in Dm 11.42 in

Treetops Floor Lamp USA 110 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collect

By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Here you are shown the US wired "Treetops" floor lamp designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981 in metal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Treetops Floor Lamp USA 110 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collect

H 76.78 in W 9.45 in D 29.53 in

Buenos Aires Floor Lamp 'EU' 220 Volts, by Aldo Cibic from Memphis Milano

By Aldo Cibic, Memphis Group, Memphis Milano

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Here you are shown the EU wired, Buenos Aires floor lamp with printed aluminum base, orientable

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Buenos Aires Floor Lamp 'EU' 220 Volts, by Aldo Cibic from Memphis Milano

H 86.62 in W 20.48 in D 15.36 in

Memphis Style Standby Lucite Lamp Germany, 1990s

By Memphis Milano

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Memhis style standby lamp in lucite made in Germany in the 1990s. Elkamet received for this lamp

Category

1990s German Floor Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Memphis Style Standby Lucite Lamp Germany, 1990s

H 27.96 in Dm 11.42 in

Memphis Style Floor Lamp

By Relux

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Space age aluminum floor lamp, maker unknown. Lamp originally had an aluminum dish. We decided to

Category

Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Memphis Style Floor Lamp

H 70.5 in Dm 15 in

King's Floor Lamp EU 220 V. by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection

By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

King's floor lamp EU wiring 220 V. in Metal and Glass by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano

Category

2010s Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

King's Floor Lamp EU 220 V. by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection

H 82.68 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in

CHARLESTON US 110 V. Floor Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano Collection

By Memphis Milano, Martine Bedin

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

CHARLESTON US wiring 110 V. floor lamp in Aluminium by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano collection

Category

2010s Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

CHARLESTON US 110 V. Floor Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano Collection

H 81.5 in Dm 15.75 in

Italian 20thC "Treetops" Floor Lamp By Ettore Sottsass For Memphis Milano c.1980

By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Originally designed by Ettore Sottsass for his company Memphis Milano in 1981, the Treetops floor

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Other Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian 20thC "Treetops" Floor Lamp By Ettore Sottsass For Memphis Milano c.1980

H 77.17 in W 33.47 in D 9.85 in

Charleston EU 220 V. Floor Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano Collection

By Memphis Milano, Martine Bedin

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Charleston EU Wiring 220 V. floor lamp in aluminium by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano collection

Category

2010s Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Charleston EU 220 V. Floor Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano Collection

H 81.5 in Dm 15.75 in

Cavalieri Floor Lamp EU 220 V. by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection

By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Cavalieri Floor Lamp EU Wiring 220 V. in Wood and Plastic Laminate by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis

Category

2010s Floor Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Cavalieri Floor Lamp EU 220 V. by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection

H 84.65 in W 23.63 in D 6.7 in

KING'S Floor Lamp UE 230 V, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection

By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

KING'S Floor Lamp UE Wiring 230 V. in Metal and Glass by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano

Category

2010s Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

KING'S Floor Lamp UE 230 V, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection

H 82.68 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in

Memphis Group Inspired Floor Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

Memphis group inspired floor lamp consisting of lacquered and pierced yellow conical shade and

Category

Vintage 1980s American Memphis Group Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Memphis Group Inspired Floor Lamp

H 69.25 in Dm 12 in

Unique 1980s Sculptural Floor Lamp

By Memphis Group

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural rocket shaped floor lamp done in a purple and blue lacquered metal rocket with three

Category

Late 20th Century American Memphis Group Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Unique 1980s Sculptural Floor Lamp

H 72 in W 16 in D 12 in

Chrome Memphis Style Adjustable Italian Floor Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Chrome "Memphis" style modern floor lamp featuring a minimal design with a circular base with a

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Chrome Memphis Style Adjustable Italian Floor Lamp

H 64 in Dm 12 in

Post Modern Bright Red flexible neck floor lamp

By Memphis Group

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Post Modern Bright Red flexible neck floor lamp. Has turn knob switch Black cord and black plastic

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Post Modern Bright Red flexible neck floor lamp

H 60 in Dm 14 in

Laurel Table Lamp (EU) 220 Volts, by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collection

By Peter Shire, Memphis Group, Memphis Milano

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

the United States, Italy, France, Japan and Poland; Shire has been associated with the Memphis Group

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Laurel Table Lamp (EU) 220 Volts, by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collection

H 11.42 in W 16.54 in D 13.39 in

Post-modern Memphis Industrial Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s

By George Kovacs

Located in Antwerp, BE

Postmodern George Kovacs floor lamp made of perspex and lacquered metal. This striking piece

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Lacquer

Post-modern Memphis Industrial Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s

H 73.23 in W 21.26 in D 9.26 in

Martine Bedin 1st Edition Super Lamp, Memphis Milano, Postmodern, Italy, 1980s

By Martine Bedin, Memphis Group

Located in Vienna, AT

Early first edition postmodern Super lamp, designed by Martine Bedin in 1981 for Memphis Group. To

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Memphis Group Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Martine Bedin 1st Edition Super Lamp, Memphis Milano, Postmodern, Italy, 1980s

H 13 in W 23 in D 7 in

Post Modern Midcentury Gold Chrome Vented Tall Torch Floor Lamp

By Memphis Milano

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Post modern midcentury gold chrome vented tall torch floor lamp. Halogen Bulb Lights upward as seen

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Post Modern Midcentury Gold Chrome Vented Tall Torch Floor Lamp

H 74 in Dm 12 in

Studio Art Glass Post Modern Sculpture Floor Lamp Signed and Dated

By Memphis Group

Located in Miami, FL

This is very tall art glass floor lamp, signed and dated 1991. The designed is graphic and colorful

Category

1990s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Studio Art Glass Post Modern Sculpture Floor Lamp Signed and Dated

H 75 in Dm 11 in

Oceanic Table Lamp 'EU' 220 Volts, by Michele De Lucchi from Memphis, Milano

By Memphis Group, Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Here you are shown the EU wired, oceanic table lamp made in metal and glass, designed in 1981, by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Oceanic Table Lamp 'EU' 220 Volts, by Michele De Lucchi from Memphis, Milano

H 29.53 in W 37.8 in D 4.73 in

Memphis Style Lamp by Bauer Lamp Co. in the Style of Sottsass Midcentury

By Bauer Lamp Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic 1990 Memphis style lamp by Bauer. Cerused white oak with quality brass fittings and a

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Memphis Style Lamp by Bauer Lamp Co. in the Style of Sottsass Midcentury

H 54 in W 8 in D 12 in

Madison Floor Lamp by Aldo Cibic for Memphis Collection

By Aldo Cibic

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Memphis floor lamp. It references functionalism in the Bauhaus style, while at the same time subverting

Category

2010s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Madison Floor Lamp by Aldo Cibic for Memphis Collection

H 78.75 in Dm 17.72 in

Splendid Floor Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Collection

By Martine Bedin

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Memphis constantly rejects and embraces. Splendid, designed in 1981 by Martine Bedin, is a floor lamp

Category

2010s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Splendid Floor Lamp by Martine Bedin for Memphis Collection

H 73.23 in Dm 17.72 in

Oceanic Table Lamp USA 110 Volts, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collec

By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Michele de Lucchi

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Here you are shown the US wired (110v), Oceanic Table Lamp made in metal and glass, designed in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Oceanic Table Lamp USA 110 Volts, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collec

H 29.53 in W 37.8 in D 4.73 in

memphis milano style 80's vintage swivel floor lamp

By Memphis Milano

Located in taranto, IT

con base in legno massello, nello stile Memphis Milano degli anni 70. La parte centrale è girevole

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

memphis milano style 80's vintage swivel floor lamp

H 68.9 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in

Sculptural Memphis Style Floor Lamp Attributed to Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in San Francisco, CA

A brushed aluminum, steel, and granite floor lamp in the style of Memphis Design, and attributed to

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Floor Lamps

Materials

Granite, Aluminum, Steel

Sculptural Memphis Style Floor Lamp Attributed to Ettore Sottsass

H 83 in W 15 in D 18.25 in

Postmodern Torchiere Floor Lamp by Ron Rezek Memphis Era

By Ron Rezek

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare floor Torchiere lamp in brushed steel finish with brass accents and dimmer switch, circa 1980s

Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Postmodern Torchiere Floor Lamp by Ron Rezek Memphis Era

H 72 in Dm 12 in

1980s Post Modern Memphis Period Floor Lamp by Arteluce

By Arteluce

Located in Chicago, IL

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass

1980s Post Modern Memphis Period Floor Lamp by Arteluce

H 77.5 in Dm 12.5 in

"Treetops" Floor Lamp by Ettore Sottsass, 1981

By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano

Located in Skokie, IL

Ettore Sottsass "Treetops" floor lamp for Memphis Milano, Italy, 1981 Additional Information

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

"Treetops" Floor Lamp by Ettore Sottsass, 1981

H 76.75 in W 29.5 in D 9.5 in

Peter Shire "Olympic Torch" Floor Lamp, 1980's

By Peter Shire, Memphis Milano

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Memphis Milano "Olympic Torch" lamp created for the Los Angeles Olympic village by Peter Shire

Category

Vintage 1980s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Peter Shire "Olympic Torch" Floor Lamp, 1980's

H 98 in W 24 in D 24 in

Sottsass Style Memphis Floor Lamp by Neophile Limited Edition Furniture 1988

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Memphis and Maya come together to manifest the "Tex" Floor Lamp into existence. Made by Neophile

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Sottsass Style Memphis Floor Lamp by Neophile Limited Edition Furniture 1988

H 67.75 in W 20.5 in D 9.25 in

Colonna Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano

By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano

Located in Milano, MI

Memphis Milano.

Category

Vintage 1980s Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Colonna Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano

H 78.75 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in

Memphis Style Floor Lamp Chicago Tribune Matteo Thun 1985 Bieffeplast Italy

By Matteo Thun

Located in Vienna, AT

Modern sculptural floor lamp model Chicago Tribune designed by Matteo Thun 1985 for Bieffeplast

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Memphis Style Floor Lamp Chicago Tribune Matteo Thun 1985 Bieffeplast Italy

H 75.01 in Dm 11.82 in

Italian Post Modern Floor Lamp design by Perry A. King & S. Mirand for Arteluce

By Arteluce, Memphis Group

Located in Roma, IT

A Post Modern floor lamp of great charm, made in Italy by the historic lighting company Arteluce

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Post Modern Floor Lamp design by Perry A. King & S. Mirand for Arteluce

H 77.96 in Dm 12.8 in

High Style Memphis Style Brass Chrome and Marble Torchiere Floor Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A unique art deco torch lamp with a marble base. Features chrome shade and brass tri-pillar body

Category

Vintage 1980s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

High Style Memphis Style Brass Chrome and Marble Torchiere Floor Lamp

H 68.5 in W 16 in D 16 in

Memphis Style Circular Red Blue Green Metal Italian Floor Lamp Italy, 1980

Located in Madrid, ES

Floor lamp in "Memphis" style with circular metal base lacquered in blue, tubular structure

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Memphis Style Circular Red Blue Green Metal Italian Floor Lamp Italy, 1980

H 63 in Dm 17.33 in

Postmodern Memphis Style Floor Lamp, Burnished Metal and Blue Glass, Italy, 1980

By Sottsass Associati

Located in Berlin, DE

Postmodern Memphis style torchiere/ floor lamp, Italy c. 1980. The rough burnished metal lamp rod

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Memphis Style Floor Lamp, Burnished Metal and Blue Glass, Italy, 1980

H 72.84 in Dm 14.57 in

Staff 'Zumtobel' ID-S Floor Lamp/ Uplighter by Ettore Sottsass, Memphis, 1980s

By Staff Leuchten, Ettore Sottsass

Located in CULEMBORG, GE

Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Staff 'Zumtobel' ID-S Floor Lamp/ Uplighter by Ettore Sottsass, Memphis, 1980s

H 74.02 in W 9.85 in D 16.54 in

Veneta Lumi Pop Art Multicoloured Italian Floor Lamp for Memphis Milano, 1980s

By Veneta Lumi

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing multicoloured pop art floor lamp. This unique piece was designed in Italy by Veneta Lumi

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Veneta Lumi Pop Art Multicoloured Italian Floor Lamp for Memphis Milano, 1980s

H 66.15 in W 21.66 in D 8.67 in

Pair of Memphis-Style Postmodern Floor Lamps with Cobalt Blue Glass Pyramids

By Stilnovo

Located in Chicago, IL

Two postmodern 77" floor lamps having square black metal bases supporting four silver tubular

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Pair of Memphis-Style Postmodern Floor Lamps with Cobalt Blue Glass Pyramids

H 77 in W 8 in D 8 in

Resin, Chrome and Fiberglass Floor Lamp Postmodern Memphis Style by Steve Zoller

By Steve Zoller

Located in Doornspijk, NL

. In 1993 he made this beautiful floor lamp together with a table lamp, a sconce and two flower vases

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Resin, Chrome and Fiberglass Floor Lamp Postmodern Memphis Style by Steve Zoller

H 70.87 in Dm 18.51 in

Pop Art Vintage Red Blue Green Yellow Floor Lamp Memphis Style, 1980s, Italy

Located in Vienna, AT

A Pop Art vintage red blue green and yellow floor lamp Memphis style, which was designed and made

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pop Art Vintage Red Blue Green Yellow Floor Lamp Memphis Style, 1980s, Italy

H 72.25 in Dm 10.44 in

Floor Lamp in the Manner of the Memphis Group Probably Produced in Italy

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Floor lamp in the manner of the Memphis group in Italy. Probably produced in Italy.

Category

Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stone

Floor Lamp in the Manner of the Memphis Group Probably Produced in Italy

H 70.87 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in

A MINIMAL RADICAL "Privat" FLOOR LAMP by FRANZ WEST, META-MEMPHIS, Italy 1990

By Franz West

Located in PARIS, FR

A spectacular and iconique floor lamp in steel; Modern, Bauhaus, Constructivist, Forme-Libre

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

A MINIMAL RADICAL "Privat" FLOOR LAMP by FRANZ WEST, META-MEMPHIS, Italy 1990

H 92.52 in W 92.52 in D 7.88 in

1 Floor Lamp Sculpture 'Privat Lampe des Kunstlers II' Attr. to Franz West

By Memphis Group, Franz West

Located in New York, NY

bringing it into the realm of art. His chain link sculptures/ floor lamps are engaging, thought provoking

Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

1 Floor Lamp Sculpture 'Privat Lampe des Kunstlers II' Attr. to Franz West

H 75 in Dm 14 in

King Floor Lamp

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The King lamp a very rare floor lamp (torchère) design by Ettore Sottsass for MEMPHIS (1983). Less

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

King Floor Lamp

H 82.5 in W 12 in D 12 in

Madison Floor Lamp

By Aldo Cibic

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Madison floor lamp (Torchère) by Aldo Cibic for Memphis (1983). A rare floor lamp from the 3rd

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Madison Floor Lamp

H 79 in Dm 18 in

MEMPHIS "White & Colored SUPER" Table Lamp Special Edition / Martine Bedin

By Martine Bedin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A new, refreshed and updated version of the Classic blue super lamp with rubber wheels by early

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass

MEMPHIS "White & Colored SUPER" Table Lamp Special Edition / Martine Bedin

H 12 in W 18 in D 3 in

Robert Sonneman Post Modern Floor Lamp

By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman

Located in Miami, FL

Post-Modern torchiere uplighter floor lamp rendered in powder coated and painted steel with

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Robert Sonneman Post Modern Floor Lamp

H 70 in Dm 12 in

Unique Floor Lamp from France, 1980s

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Memphis inspired, colorful bold floor lamp with personality . Glass shade, enameled black metal

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unique Floor Lamp from France, 1980s

H 50 in W 12 in D 6 in

Ettore Sottsass ID-S Edition Floor Lamp

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Dronten, NL

floor lamp which caused quite a stir both because of its design and its lighting technology; the ID-S

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Ettore Sottsass ID-S Edition Floor Lamp

H 74.02 in W 9.85 in D 16.93 in

Paolo Ventrella Plexiglass Totem Floor Lamp, Italy 1980s

Located in Naples, IT

Totem Memphis floor lamp, created by the Neapolitan sculptor and artist Paolo Ventrella. The

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Paolo Ventrella Plexiglass Totem Floor Lamp, Italy 1980s

H 125.99 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the memphis lamp floor you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, plastic and glass, every memphis lamp floor was constructed with great care. There are 79 variations of the antique or vintage memphis lamp floor you’re looking for, while we also have 19 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect memphis lamp floor — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A memphis lamp floor made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one memphis lamp floor that is appealing in its simplicity, but Memphis Group, Memphis Milano and Martine Bedin produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Memphis Lamp Floor?

Prices for a memphis lamp floor start at $495 and top out at $30,362 with the average selling for $2,250.

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 Memphis Lamp Floor

What are floor lamps?
1 Answer
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.

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What is the best floor lamp?
1 Answer
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.
What is a torchiere floor lamp?
1 Answer
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.
How tall should floor lamps be?
1 Answer
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.

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What is a good bright floor lamp?
1 Answer
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.
What is a rotary switch on a floor lamp?
1 Answer
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.
How do I choose an arc floor lamp?
1 Answer
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.
What is the best floor lamp for reading?
1 Answer
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.
How can I tell if a floor lamp is vintage?
1 Answer
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.
What is the best reading floor lamp?
1 Answer
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.
What are the parts of a floor lamp called?
1 Answer
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.
How tall should an arc floor lamp be?
1 Answer
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.
Is the Flos Arco floor lamp adjustable?
1 Answer
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.
What type of floor lamp gives the most light?
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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.
How do I assemble a Noguchi paper lantern floor lamp?
1 Answer
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.

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