Vintage floor lamps - price guide and values

Tapered Tripod Floor Lamp with Swivel Steel Casing

An Industrial floor lamp, raised on tapering wooden tripod legs, terminating at a steel point. Tilt and swivel fixing allows full movement of the steel lamp casing, height 200 cm

Knoll Floor Lamp with Adjustable Height and Parchment Shade

A mid-century Knoll floor lamp, designed by Ruser and Kuntner. With parchment lampshade, pull chain, an adjustable height chrome stand on a round black base. Height 134.5 cm, diameter 38.5 cm

Ebonised Floor Lamp and Table in Black and Brass

Black and brass ebonised floor lamp and table, 122 cm high

Diesel Living fork standard lamp for Foscarini, adjustable linen shade on steel base and stem. Italy, c 2000s, 180 cm high, 41 cm wide, 77 cm deep

1960s Murano Floor Lamp with Blue, Pink, and Clear Glass

Tall Murano floor lamp, blue, pink, and clear Murano glass with brass fittings and a large shade, Italy, c 1960s, with shade: 157 cm high, 33 cm wide, 33 cm deep, without shade: 83.5 cm high, 23.5 cm wide, 12 cm deep

Eileen Gray Tube Light by Classicon

Eileen Gray (Irish, 1878-1976), Tube light, designed 1927, manufactured by Classicon, chrome-plated tubular steel, black plastic mount, Led light, retains manufacturer's label, height 103.5 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney

Teak and Brass Bamboo Floor Lamp with Pleated Shade

Danish Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp, c. 1960, teak and brass, with pleated plastic shade, European plug, height 158 cm, Labels: All lots are offered 'as is'. Shapiro does not guarantee that the lot is in good working order and suggests having all wiring…

Blue Glass Floor Lamp by Arteluce (9 words)

Perry King, Santiago Miranda, Gianluigi Arnaldi, Jill floor lamp, designed 1978, manufactured by Arteluce, blue glass diffuser, enamelled metal, height 195 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW.

Anodised Metal and Brass Standard Lamp, 1950s Australia

Ritelite three shade standard lamp, coloured anadised metal and brass, Australia, c 1950s, 170 cm high, 45 cm deep

Vintage Electric Tripod Spotlight on Brass Stand

A vintage strand electric tripod spotlight, with accessories, on a brass mounted tripod stand, height 173 cm

Nickel-plated brass 'Luminator' floor lamps by Pietro Chiesa

Pietro Chiesa pair of 'Luminator' floor lamps for Fontana Arte, nickel plated brass, Italy, designed 1993, 184h

Laviana Orbital Floor Lamp by Foscarini

Ferruccio Laviana Orbital floor lamp for Foscarini, glass plates, lacquered metal scructure, (damage to top), Italy, c 1992, 182 cm high, 32 cm deep

19th Century Alabaster Floor Lamp with Acanthus Carving

Stunning late 19th century alabaster floor lamp, with bud finial above a domed shade with lower acanthus carving, supported on a spiral twist column with lower lobed baluster knop, on a stepped base on grey alabaster plinth, height 62 cm

Castiglioni's Arco Floor Lamp, 1962

Achille Castiglioni (Italian, 1918-2002), Arco floor lamp, designed 1962, marble, stainless steel and aluminium, height 250 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

1960s Brass Eyeball Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman

A Robert Sonneman brass Eyeball lamp, 1960s. American modern floor lamp with an adjustable arm. Height 147 cm, width 83 cm

Edwardian Alabaster Pedestal Lamp with Domed Shade

An Edwardian alabaster pedestal lamp, the upper section with domed shade, on hexagonal base, raised on cylindrical pedestal.

Stilnovo Floor Lamp and Table Set

Stilnovo floor lamp and table, c. 1950, enameled steel and enameled aluminum, red and yellow shade, low table with circular glass top, European plug, height 172 cm

French Green Gilt Floor Lamp with Linen Shade

A green and gilt decorated metal floor lamp, French, circa 1940, with a white linen shade, 155 cm high, 49 cm wide (base)

Stilnovo Three-Arm Floor Lamp

Attributed to Stilnovo, Three-Arm floor lamp, c. 1960, enameled steel, enameled aluminum and brass, red and yellow shades, adjustable, European plug, approx. Height 168 cm

Arne Jacobsen AJ Floor Lamp by Louis Poulsen

Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), AJ floor lamp, designed 1960, manufactured by Louis Poulsen, white spun steel and die cast zinc, retains manufacturer's decal label, height 127 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Fortuny's Palluco Floor Lamp

Mariano Fortuny-Madrazo (Spanish, 1871-1949), Palluco Fortuny floor lamp, designed 1907, manufactured by Palluco, painted steel with adjustable cream fabric shade, height 200 cm diameter 95 cm (shade). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

P.King, S.Miranda & G.Arnaldi Jill floor lamp for Arteluce, Navy blue enamelled metal stem with blue frosted Murano glass shade and base cover. Metal and plastic fittings with a dimmer. Stamped. The United Kingdom / Italy, designed 1978, 195 cm high, 37…

Tom Dixon base floor lamp, black sand cast iron base and stem with a satin finished matte brass shade. The United Kingdom, designed 2006, 160 cm high, 49 cm deep

Toio Floor Lamp by Castiglioni Brothers

Achille and Gier Giacomo Castiglioni (Italian), Toio floor lamp, designed 1962, manufactured by Flos, iron, steel and nickel-plated brass, black base, retains manufacturer's label, height 183 cm. Provenance: private Corporate collection, Sydney

Turquoise and Gold Italian Floor Lamp

Floor lamp, enamelled turquoise, gold metal and glass. Italy, c 1980s, 198 cm high, 34 cm wide, 33 cm deep.

Castiglioni Luminator Floor Lamp by Flos

Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Luminator floor lamp for Flos, iron stem with a grey vitrified enamel finish and galvanised metal legs, comes with correct bulb fitting, Italy, designed 1954, with bulb inserted: 188 cm high, 50 cm deep

Adelphi Perforated Metal Standard Lamp

Adelphi standard lamp for Denton corker Marshall architects, Perforated metal, polished steel, painted metal, and frosted glass. Globe sits inside the perforated yellow metal feature casting subtle light and shades., Australia, c 1989, 190 cm high, 28 cm…

Chrome Waterfall Standard Lamp from 1980s Italy

Italian standard lamp, waterfall design in polished chrome and metal. Six screw in bulb fittings., Italy, c 1980s, 191 cm high, 32 cm deep

Piano's Lingotto Floor Lamps for Iguzzini

Renzo Piano, pair of 'Lingotto' floor lamps for Iguzzini, powder coated steel, glass, plastic, and rubber. Italy, c 1994, 186 cm high, 37 cm deep

Art Deco Brass and Glass Uplight Floor Lamps

A pair of Art Deco inspired polished brass and glass uplight floor lamps, later 20th century, brass dish form shades supported on slender glass shards to brass bases, with electrical fittings, 181 cm high

Jean Perzel Enamelled Metal Standard Lamp (1925)

An enamelled metal standard lamp by Jean Perzel, French, circa 1925 130 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from Copeland & de Soos, 66 Queen Street, Woollahra, Sydney, 1980

Chrome Arc Lamp with Marble Base - Italian Space Age Design

A 1960s Space Age five branch standard lamp, arc design in chrome on marble base; manufactured in Italy, label to base, 193 x 180 x 80 cm (variable)

Queensland Walnut and Brass Floor Lamp (1960)

Floor lamp Queensland walnut and brass, Australia, c 1960, 120 cm high, 20 cm deep

Panthella Floor Lamp by Verner Panton

Verner Panton 'Panthella' floor lamp for Louis Poulsen; white plastic and metal; Denmark; designed 1971

Red Twiggy Lettura Floor Lamp by Foscarini

Foscarini 'Twiggy Lettura' floor lamp red perforated metal, fibreglass-based composite, Italy designed 2008, 160 cm high, 46 cm deep

An Art Deco forged iron cage floor lamp in the style of Edgar Brandt, circa 1930s, the standard lamp with a tapering wrought iron cage column of textured splats and climbing foliate spays with scrolling terminals, the everted top with later frosted glass…

Arco Floor Lamp: Italian Design Classic

After Achille and pier Giacomo Castiglioni (Italian), Arco floor lamp, designed 1962, stainless steel arc with small aluminium shade, white marble base, approx. Height 225 cm.

Bronze Ram Head Floor Lamp with Cut Glass Shade

Bronze torchere floor lamp, early 20th century, with cut glass bead shade, the stem with three supports centring an urn, each support surmounted by a ram head, electrified, height 152 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW

French Glass and Brass Floor Lamp with Cream Shade

French glass and brass floor lamp, clear fluted glass knop and spiral stem, with cream shade, height 175 cm (including. Shade). Provenance: The Country Trader, Sydney, c. 2005. The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney

Mid-century modern lamp with magazine rack

A 1950's standard lamp with black shade and magazine rack 170 cm high, 50 cm wide, 39 cm deep

Italian Cactus Floor Lamp with Articulated Arms

An Italian 1970s Cactus-Form floor lamp, made from steel, with three articulated arms. Height 190 cm

Tom Dixon's Iconic 'Jack' Floor Lamp

A Tom Dixon 'Jack' floor lamp, designed in 1994, the 'Jack' was one of the designer's first experimentations with plastic. The stackable forms represent an iconic piece of modern design, height 52 cm, width 58 cm, depth 58 cm

Tapered Tripod Industrial Floor Lamp with Swivel Casing

An industrial floor lamp, raised on tapering wooden tripod legs, terminating at a steel point. Tilt and swivel fixing allows full movement of the steel lamp casing. Height 21 cm

Adjustable Brass Floor Lamp with Silk Shade

A brass adjustable floor lamp English,19th century, with pleated silk shade, 170 cm, high

Muse Lantern on Marble Pedestal

A cast metal lantern in the form of a muse on a marble pedestal, early 20th century, 124 cm high, the grey spiral pedestal 116 cm high

French Adjustable Floor Lamp, 1950s

A pale green painted five branch adjustable floor lamp, French, circa 1950, approx. 120 cm extended

Achille Castiglioni, (Italian 1918- 2002), pair of 'Stylos' floor lamps, designed 1984, manufactured by Flos, opaque glass polymethylmethacrylate diffuser column, silver powder-coated steel base (2), height 197 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Tom Dixon base floor lamp, black sand cast iron base and stem with a satin finished matte brass shade. The United Kingdom, designed 2006, 160 cm high, 49 cm deep

Italian Red Toio Floor Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (Italian), Red Toio Floor Lamp, designed 1962, manufactured by Flos, iron, steel and nickel-plated brass, retains manufacturer's label, height 185 cm (adjustable). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Guzzini Albal Floor Lamp by Brazzoli & Lampa (1972)

Sergio Brazzoli &, Ermanno Lampa Albal floor lamp for Guzzini, white plastic hood that rests on heavy cast iron base with black trim., Italy, designed 1972, 160 cm high, 59 cm wide, 44 cm deep

Italian Brass and Marble Floor Lamp with String Shade

Italian floor lamp, original string shade, metal, brass, and marble., Italy, c 1960s, 174 cm high, 28 cm deep

Marble and Chrome Italian Floor Lamp

Italian floor lamp, marble base with polished chrome shades, Italy, c 1970s, 210 cm high, 80 cm wide, 32 cm deep

1960s Verner Panton Standard Lamp with New Shade

Verner Panton standard lamp, original 1960s plastic stem, brand new top shade, Denmark, c 1960s, 130 cm high, 50 cm deep

Victorian Corinthian column telescopic standard lamps with glass shades

A pair of Victorian Corinthian column telescopic standard lamps with glass shades, 152 cm high

Castore 42 Floor Lamp by Michele De Lucchi for Artemide

Michele De Lucchi 'Castore 42' floor lamp for Artemide, spherical diffuser, removable-fitting and tapering luminous stem. Base in zamac, stem in thermoplastic resin, blown glass diffuser, Italy, c 2000s, 188 cm high, 40 cm deep

Mezzachimera Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti

A Vico Magistretti Mezzachimera table lamp, originally designed in 1970, the Mezzachimera table lamp is a smaller accomplice to the Chimera floor light. Sitting on a base of white painted metal, the gentle folds of heat-curved opal methacrylate shield the…

1950s Australian Black Metal Standard Lamp with Anodised Shades

An Australian vintage three branch standard lamp black metal with anodised shades, circa 1950s, 160 cm high

Panthella Floor Lamp by Verner Panton

Verner Panton (Denmark, 1926-1988), a 'Panthella' floor lamp manufactured by Louis Poulsen, designed in 1971 and manufactured in injection moulded white opal acrylic, label to underside, 135 cm: height

Vintage Mahogany Standing Lanterns with Carved Details

An ornate and unusual pair of vintage mahogany standing lanterns, with frosted glass panels, decoratively carved with leaves, flowers and scrolls in a classical manner, the columns turned and reeded, the tripod bases with acanthus leaf and lion's paw feet…

French Silver Plated Standard Lamp with Cream Shade

A French silver plated standard lamp, circa 1890, the four branches supported by a column mounted on a platform base raised upon four feet, finished with a cream shade, 188 cm high

Native Tree Design Standard Lamps by James Russ

James Russ for James Russ studio pair of standard lamps, Polycarbonate, cylindrical form decorated with native tree designs. Signed and dated 2006 to the base. 197 cm height

Diesel Living fork standard lamp for Foscarini, adjustable linen shade on steel base and stem. Italy, c 2000s, 172 cm high, 40 cm wide, 90 cm deep

Mid century floor lamp, chromed metal stem with an olive green coated metal shade. Restored and rewired at a later date. Germany, c 1960s, 142 cm high, 40 cm deep

Ettore Sottsass Jagati lamp for Memphis Milano, red aniline-dyed maple box with one fluorescent bulb. Can be used as a table lamp, a floor lamp or hung as a wall lamp. From the Mobili Lunghi collection. Italy, designed 2000, 31 cm high, 22 cm wide, 22 cm…

Ella Floor Lamps with Adjustable Shade and Dimmer

Jorg Zeidler pair of Ella floor lamps for Anta, Anthracite metal. Height adjustable shade with dimmer. Germany, designed 2001, 182 cm high, 36 cm deep

Sleek Orbiter Floor Lamp, 1960s Style

Orbiter floor lamp, c. 1960, in the manner of Robert Sonneman, chromed steel and enameled aluminium, brown shade and base, European plug, height 161 cm

P428 Chrome Floor Lamp by Luci Milan

Pia Guidetti model P428 floor lamp for Luci Milan, chrome plated steel and glass. Italy, c 1970s, 190 cm high, 40 cm deep.

Tolomeo Standard Lamp with Three Joints

Michele de Lucchi &, Giancarlo &, Fassina Tolomeo standard lamp for Artemide, three joints. Cantilivered arms. Spring balancing system. Painted steel, plastic and polished aluminium. Adjustable, Italy, designed 1980s, 164 cm high, 23 cm wide, 23 cm…

Starck's Romeo Floor Lamps with Pleated Silk Shades

Phillipe Starck pair of 'Romeo' floor lamps manufactured by Flos, brushed aluminium stands, pleated white silk shades, height 160 cm

Verner Panton Mushroom Floor Lamp - 1960s Design

Verner Panton mushroom floor lamp, white and cream ABS plastic and painted metal., Denmark, c 1960s, 130 cm high, 50 cm deep

Eleusi's 'Oca' Floor Lamp: Italian Design, 1980s

'Oca' floor lamp by Eleusi, metal and plastic. Italy, c 1980s, 176 cm high, 40 cm wide, 18 cm deep

Polished Steel Standard Lamp with Cotton/Silk Shade

Mondoluce standard lamp, cotton / silk shade, polished steel, Italy, c 1995, 169 cm high, 40 cm deep

Space Age Chrome Floor Lamp with Adjustable Branches

Cottex of Sweden, A five branch Space Age floor lamp, designed and manufactured circa 1970, featuring five adjustable chrome branches, 93 x 180 x 80 cm: variable

Copper and Metal Floor Lamp with Pleated Shades

A modern design copper and metal floor lamp, 20th century, with two pleated shades, 155 cm high

Adjustable French Library Lamp Table

An unusual French 'Library Steps' lamp table, with adjustable and extending lampshade, height 142.5 cm, depth 47 cm

Reggiani Gilt Metal Arc Floor Lamp, Italy c. 1970

In the manner of Goffredo Reggiani arc floor L gilt metal and marble base, Italy, c 1970

Reggiani-style Gilt Metal and Marble Arc Floor Lamp

In the manner of Goffredo Reggiani arc floor L gilt metal and marble, Italy, c 1970s

Giunco Floor Lamp by Fabbian

'Giunco' floor lamp by Fabbian, polypropylene and metal, Italy, c 2000s, 180 cm high, 30 cm deep

Flos Italian Standard Lamp - 1977 Design - Beige Metal

Italian standard lamp for Flos, beige painted metal, Italy, designed 1977, 192 cm high, 25 cm wide, 25 cm deep

Nick Hiemstra Tripod Floor Lamp, 1950s Netherlands

Nick Hiemstra floor lamp for Evolux, black spun metal shade on tripod base, Netherlands, c 1950s, 163 cm high, 54 cm deep

Pilastro Perforated Metal Floor-to-Ceiling Lamp

Reijenga Pilastro floor to ceiling lamp, painted perforated metal, Dutch, c 1962

Vintage Bullet Floor Lamp - 152cm Height

A vintage bullet floor lamp. Height 152 cm

Skipper's Mezza Luna Floor Lamp

Bruno Gecchelin (Italian, b. 1939), Mezza Luna floor lamp, designed c. 1974, manufactured by Skipper, black enamelled and chrome, with a black circular marble base, height 197 cm.

Charcoal Rattan Bell Floor Lamps by Sodeaux for Gervasoni

Michael Sodeaux (British, b. 1969) two Bolla floor lamps, designed 1999 manufactured by Gervasoni, charcoal woven rattan frame in the shape of a bell (2)

AJ Floor Lamp by Arne Jacobsen

Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), AJ Floor Lamp, designed 1960, manufactured by Louis Poulsen, white enamelled aluminium and steel, retains manufacturer's decal label, height 127 cm. Other Notes: cf. for comparison Arne Jacobsen, Thau and Vindum, p. 475