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The Very Finest Quality Antique Floor Lamps in Extraordinary Condition - Shades Interchangeable
Antique Floor Lamps are Faithfully Restored - Period Refinishing, Period Shades, Period Rayon Cords & Sockets

Art Deco Floor Lamp with onyx stones accent 59" tall, genuine mica shade is 12" wide, base is 9.5" wide (12" diagonal). professionally refinished in very excellent condition. This is an authentic Art Deco Floor Lamp circa 1930. It has two lovely onyx decorations with subtle light green and caramel colors $299 *REDUCED TO $279* CRACK IN ONYX* SEE FOLLOWING PHOTOS* Crack is not all the way through the stone and does not compromise the integrity of the structure or stability

Art Deco Floor Lamp with onyx stones accent 59" tall, genuine mica shade is 12" wide, base is 9.5" wide (12" diagonal). professionally refinished in very excellent condition. This is an authentic Art Deco Floor Lamp circa 1930. It has two lovely onyx decorations with subtle light green and caramel colors $299 *REDUCED TO $279* CRACK IN ONYX* SEE FOLLOWING PHOTOS* Crack is not all the way through the stone and does not compromise the integrity of the structure or stability

Art Deco Floor Lamp with onyx stones accent 59" tall, genuine mica shade is 12" wide, base is 9.5" wide (12" diagonal). professionally refinished in very excellent condition. This is an authentic Art Deco Floor Lamp circa 1930. It has two lovely onyx decorations with subtle light green and caramel colors $299 *REDUCED TO $279* CRACK IN ONYX* SEE FOLLOWING PHOTOS* Crack is not all the way through the stone and does not compromise the integrity of the structure or stability

Art Deco Floor Lamp with onyx stones accent 59" tall, genuine mica shade is 12" wide, base is 9.5" wide (12" diagonal). professionally refinished in very excellent condition. This is an authentic Art Deco Floor Lamp circa 1930. It has two lovely onyx decorations with subtle light green and caramel colors $299 *REDUCED TO $279* CRACK IN ONYX* SEE FOLLOWING PHOTOS* Crack is not all the way through the stone and does not compromise the integrity of the structure or stability

Art Deco Floor Lamp with onyx stones accent 59" tall, genuine mica shade is 12" wide, base is 9.5" wide (12" diagonal). professionally refinished in very excellent condition. This is an authentic Art Deco Floor Lamp circa 1930. It has two lovely onyx decorations with subtle light green and caramel colors $299 *REDUCED TO $279* CRACK IN ONYX* SEE FOLLOWING PHOTOS* Crack is not all the way through the stone and does not compromise the integrity of the structure or stability

Art Deco Floor Lamp with onyx stones accent 59" tall, genuine mica shade is 12" wide, base is 9.5" wide (12" diagonal). professionally refinished in very excellent condition. This is an authentic Art Deco Floor Lamp circa 1930. It has two lovely onyx decorations with subtle light green and caramel colors $299 *REDUCED TO $279* CRACK IN ONYX* SEE FOLLOWING PHOTOS* Crack is not all the way through the stone and does not compromise the integrity of the structure or stability

Rare Antique Smokers Floor Lamp circa 1920, 55" high, Unusual 3 Light Candlestick Design with Ornate Heavy Cast Metal Base and Column, Faithfully Restored in Immaculate Condition with Polychrome Hand Painted Finish, Pleated Beaded Antique Rust Designer Silk Shade with Luxury Sewn In Lining, Highly Collectible Antique Lamp, This Antique Floor Lamp is lised in the antique lighting book: ELECTRIC LIGHTING OF THE 20'S AND 30's as Davenport Smoker Lamp # 6N/2361, $299

Rare Antique Smokers Floor Lamp circa 1920, 55" high, Unusual 3 Light Candlestick Design with Ornate Heavy Cast Metal Base and Column, Faithfully Restored in Immaculate Condition with Polychrome Hand Painted Finish, Pleated Beaded Antique Rust Designer Silk Shade with Luxury Sewn In Lining, Highly Collectible Antique Lamp, This Antique Floor Lamp is lised in the antique lighting book: ELECTRIC LIGHTING OF THE 20'S AND 30's as Davenport Smoker Lamp # 6N/2361, $299

Rare Antique Smokers Floor Lamp circa 1920, 53" high, Unusual 3 Light Candlestick Design with Ornate Heavy Cast Metal Base and Column, Faithfully Restored in Immaculate Condition with Polychrome Hand Painted Finish, Pleated Beaded Antique Rust Designer Silk Shade with Luxury Sewn In Lining, Highly Collectible Antique Lamp, $299

Rare Antique Smokers Floor Lamp circa 1920, 53" high, Unusual 3 Light Candlestick Design with Ornate Heavy Cast Metal Base and Column, Faithfully Restored in Immaculate Condition with Polychrome Hand Painted Finish, Pleated Beaded Antique Rust Designer Silk Shade with Luxury Sewn In Lining, Highly Collectible Antique Lamp, $299

Antique Footed Floor Lamp with Victorian Fringe Shade 19" wide, Embroidered fabric with wild roses design accented with color coordinating braid, fringe and tassels on an oriental style frame in Beige/Champagne color. The finish has been totally restored and the electrical replaced with "PERIOD" electrical components (antique solid brass pull chain sockets and rayon cord) Unique 1 of a kind finest quality lamp, 2 pull chain lights $399 LAMP SALE = $299

Antique Footed Floor Lamp with Victorian Fringe Shade 19" wide, Embroidered fabric with wild roses design accented with color coordinating braid, fringe and tassels on an oriental style frame in Beige/Champagne color. The finish has been totally restored and the electrical replaced with "PERIOD" electrical components (antique solid brass pull chain sockets and rayon cord) Unique 1 of a kind finest quality lamp, 2 pull chain lights $399 LAMP SALE = $299

Unique Tiffany Dragonfly Floor Lamp, Tiffany Shade = 20" Wide, Authentic Antique Floor Lamp circa 1920 with new Tiffany Dragonfly Shade, This antique floor lamp came to us in an extremely fine quality condition. We gave it a thorough cleaning and sealed the finish with a very high quality lacquer finish. The electrical was replaced with "PERIOD" electrical components (antique solid brass pull chain sockets and rayon cord) Unique 1 of a kind finest quality lamp, 2 pull chain lights $799 LAMP SALE = $499

Unique Tiffany Dragonfly Floor Lamp, Tiffany Shade = 20" Wide, Authentic Antique Floor Lamp circa 1920 with new Tiffany Dragonfly Shade, This antique floor lamp came to us in an extremely fine quality condition. We gave it a thorough cleaning and sealed the finish with a very high quality lacquer finish. The electrical was replaced with "PERIOD" electrical components (antique solid brass pull chain sockets and rayon cord) Unique 1 of a kind finest quality lamp, 2 pull chain lights $799 LAMP SALE = $499

Unique Tiffany Dragonfly Floor Lamp, Tiffany Shade = 20" Wide, Authentic Antique Floor Lamp circa 1920 with new Tiffany Dragonfly Shade, This antique floor lamp came to us in an extremely fine quality condition. We gave it a thorough cleaning and sealed the finish with a very high quality lacquer finish. The electrical was replaced with "PERIOD" electrical components (antique solid brass pull chain sockets and rayon cord) Unique 1 of a kind finest quality lamp, 2 pull chain lights $799 LAMP SALE = $499

Unique Tiffany Dragonfly Floor Lamp, Tiffany Shade = 20" Wide, Authentic Antique Floor Lamp circa 1920 with new Tiffany Dragonfly Shade, This antique floor lamp came to us in an extremely fine quality condition. We gave it a thorough cleaning and sealed the finish with a very high quality lacquer finish. The electrical was replaced with "PERIOD" electrical components (antique solid brass pull chain sockets and rayon cord) Unique 1 of a kind finest quality lamp, 2 pull chain lights $799 LAMP SALE = $499

Unique Tiffany Dragonfly Floor Lamp, Tiffany Shade = 20" Wide, Authentic Antique Floor Lamp circa 1920 with new Tiffany Dragonfly Shade, This antique floor lamp came to us in an extremely fine quality condition. We gave it a thorough cleaning and sealed the finish with a very high quality lacquer finish. The electrical was replaced with "PERIOD" electrical components (antique solid brass pull chain sockets and rayon cord) Unique 1 of a kind finest quality lamp, 2 pull chain lights $799 LAMP SALE = $499

Antique Art Deco 2 Light Floor Lamp - Jadite Glass, Houze Glass, Vaseline Glass, circa 1920, highly decorated cast metal base with unique fanciful feet, 62" tall, twist motif standard decorated with 2 beautiful pieces of authentic JADITE. Hand Made Victorian Shade is Embroidered with wild roses design accented with color coordinating braid, fringe and tassels on an oriental style frame - A True One Of A Kind Treasure faithfully restored finish and rewired with period rayon cord $999 LAMP SALE = $799

Antique Art Deco 2 Light Floor Lamp - Jadite Glass, Houze Glass, Vaseline Glass, circa 1920, highly decorated cast metal base with unique fanciful feet, 62" tall, twist motif standard decorated with 2 beautiful pieces of authentic JADITE. Hand Made Victorian Shade is Embroidered with wild roses design accented with color coordinating braid, fringe and tassels on an oriental style frame - A True One Of A Kind Treasure faithfully restored finish and rewired with period rayon cord $999 LAMP SALE = $799

Antique Art Deco 2 Light Floor Lamp - Jadite Glass, Houze Glass, Vaseline Glass, circa 1920, highly decorated cast metal base with unique fanciful feet, 62" tall, twist motif standard decorated with 2 beautiful pieces of authentic JADITE. Hand Made Victorian Shade is Embroidered with wild roses design accented with color coordinating braid, fringe and tassels on an oriental style frame - A True One Of A Kind Treasure faithfully restored finish and rewired with period rayon cord $999 LAMP SALE = $799

Antique Art Deco 2 Light Floor Lamp - Jadite Glass, Houze Glass, Vaseline Glass, circa 1920, highly decorated cast metal base with unique fanciful feet, 62" tall, twist motif standard decorated with 2 beautiful pieces of authentic JADITE. Hand Made Victorian Shade is Embroidered with wild roses design accented with color coordinating braid, fringe and tassels on an oriental style frame - A True One Of A Kind Treasure faithfully restored finish and rewired with period rayon cord $999 LAMP SALE = $799

Antique Art Deco 2 Light Floor Lamp - Jadite Glass, Houze Glass, Vaseline Glass, circa 1920, highly decorated cast metal base with unique fanciful feet, 62" tall, twist motif standard decorated with 2 beautiful pieces of authentic JADITE. Hand Made Victorian Shade is Embroidered with wild roses design accented with color coordinating braid, fringe and tassels on an oriental style frame - A True One Of A Kind Treasure faithfully restored finish and rewired with period rayon cord $999 LAMP SALE = $799

Authentic Jadite Glass, Houze Glass, Vaseline Glass glows under a black light

Antique Art Deco 2 Light Floor Lamp - Jadite Glass, Houze Glass, Vaseline Glass, circa 1920, highly decorated cast metal base with unique fanciful feet, 62" tall, twist motif standard decorated with 2 beautiful pieces of authentic JADITE. Hand Made Victorian Shade is Embroidered with wild roses design accented with color coordinating braid, fringe and tassels on an oriental style frame - A True One Of A Kind Treasure faithfully restored finish and rewired with period rayon cord $999 LAMP SALE = $799

Authentic Jadite Glass, Houze Glass, Vaseline Glass glows under a black light

Slag Glass Floor Lamp: Unique 1 of a kind floor lamp is made by HOYLE here in Lincolnton NC, Antique Slag Shade circa 1910 is 22" Wide with Detailed Metal Overlay of Windmills, Water, Bridges, Trees, Houses, Large Golden Cream Curved Glass Panels Adorn the Top Dome and Streaked Green, Purple and Blue Curved Glass on the Bottom Border, Excellent Condition, THIS ANTIQUE SLAG SHADE IS LISTED IN ANTIQUE TRADER LAMPS PRICE GUIDE, Complete lamp=$999 LAMP SALE = $799

Slag Glass Floor Lamp: Unique 1 of a kind floor lamp is made by HOYLE here in Lincolnton NC, Antique Slag Shade circa 1910 is 22" Wide with Detailed Metal Overlay of Windmills, Water, Bridges, Trees, Houses, Large Golden Cream Curved Glass Panels Adorn the Top Dome and Streaked Green, Purple and Blue Curved Glass on the Bottom Border, Excellent Condition, THIS ANTIQUE SLAG SHADE IS LISTED IN ANTIQUE TRADER LAMPS PRICE GUIDE, Complete lamp=$999 LAMP SALE = $799

Slag Glass Floor Lamp: Unique 1 of a kind floor lamp is made by HOYLE here in Lincolnton NC, Antique Slag Shade circa 1910 is 22" Wide with Detailed Metal Overlay of Windmills, Water, Bridges, Trees, Houses, Large Golden Cream Curved Glass Panels Adorn the Top Dome and Streaked Green, Purple and Blue Curved Glass on the Bottom Border, Excellent Condition, THIS ANTIQUE SLAG SHADE IS LISTED IN ANTIQUE TRADER LAMPS PRICE GUIDE, Complete lamp=$999 LAMP SALE = $799

Slag Glass Floor Lamp: Unique 1 of a kind floor lamp is made by HOYLE here in Lincolnton NC, Antique Slag Shade circa 1910 is 22" Wide with Detailed Metal Overlay of Windmills, Water, Bridges, Trees, Houses, Large Golden Cream Curved Glass Panels Adorn the Top Dome and Streaked Green, Purple and Blue Curved Glass on the Bottom Border, Excellent Condition, THIS ANTIQUE SLAG SHADE IS LISTED IN ANTIQUE TRADER LAMPS PRICE GUIDE, Complete lamp=$999 LAMP SALE = $799

Antique Lighted Ash Tray - Slag Glass Lamp - Floor Lamp, 36" tall. This is a truly One Of A Kind Treasure restored to excellent condition. Ceam and blue color slag glass is dramatically lighted from within to provide a stunning light at the top of this very unusual ash tray floor lamp. A frosted glass ash tray liner sits inside the top to hold the ashes. A "U" shape metal holder adorns the top lip to secure a cigarette or cigar. This ash tray lamp has been completely and thoroughly cleaned inside and out with the utmost of care. It has been faithfully restored with period rayon cord and beautiful 1910 era Miller Gold polychrome finish. $599 LAMP SALE = $199

Antique Lighted Ash Tray - Slag Glass Lamp - Floor Lamp, 36" tall. This is a truly One Of A Kind Treasure restored to excellent condition. Ceam and blue color slag glass is dramatically lighted from within to provide a stunning light at the top of this very unusual ash tray floor lamp. A frosted glass ash tray liner sits inside the top to hold the ashes. A "U" shape metal holder adorns the top lip to secure a cigarette or cigar. This ash tray lamp has been completely and thoroughly cleaned inside and out with the utmost of care. It has been faithfully restored with period rayon cord and beautiful 1910 era Miller Gold polychrome finish $599 LAMP SALE = $199

Antique Lighted Ash Tray - Slag Glass Lamp - Floor Lamp, 36" tall. This is a truly One Of A Kind Treasure restored to excellent condition. Ceam and blue color slag glass is dramatically lighted from within to provide a stunning light at the top of this very unusual ash tray floor lamp. A frosted glass ash tray liner sits inside the top to hold the ashes. A "U" shape metal holder adorns the top lip to secure a cigarette or cigar. This ash tray lamp has been completely and thoroughly cleaned inside and out with the utmost of care. It has been faithfully restored with period rayon cord and beautiful 1910 era Miller Gold polychrome finish. $599 LAMP SALE = $199

Antique Lighted Ash Tray - Slag Glass Lamp - Floor Lamp, 36" tall. This is a truly One Of A Kind Treasure restored to excellent condition. Ceam and blue color slag glass is dramatically lighted from within to provide a stunning light at the top of this very unusual ash tray floor lamp. A frosted glass ash tray liner sits inside the top to hold the ashes. A "U" shape metal holder adorns the top lip to secure a cigarette or cigar. This ash tray lamp has been completely and thoroughly cleaned inside and out with the utmost of care. It has been faithfully restored with period rayon cord and beautiful 1910 era Miller Gold polychrome finish $599 LAMP SALE = $199

Antique Lighted Ash Tray - Slag Glass Lamp - Floor Lamp, 36" tall. This is a truly One Of A Kind Treasure restored to excellent condition. Ceam and blue color slag glass is dramatically lighted from within to provide a stunning light at the top of this very unusual ash tray floor lamp. A frosted glass ash tray liner sits inside the top to hold the ashes. A "U" shape metal holder adorns the top lip to secure a cigarette or cigar. This ash tray lamp has been completely and thoroughly cleaned inside and out with the utmost of care. It has been faithfully restored with period rayon cord and beautiful 1910 era Miller Gold polychrome finish $599 LAMP SALE = $199

#091029 Antique vintage swing arm reflector floor lamp, marble accent and delicate hand painted details, black hand made silk shade. This is a very heavy substantial floor lamp 56" tall, $599 LAMP SALE = $249

#091029 Antique vintage swing arm reflector floor lamp, marble accent and delicate hand painted details, black hand made silk shade. This is a very heavy substantial floor lamp 56" tall, $599 LAMP SALE = $249

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New-Not Antique, 2 Light Black Floor Lamp, Fine Oval Silk Shade 57" tall, $229 LAMP SALE = $149

#110409 Antique Art Deco 2 Light Floor Lamp circa 1930, 58" tall with hand sewn Victorian silk shantung shade $299

#110409 Antique Art Deco 2 Light Floor Lamp

#110409 Antique Art Deco 2 Light Floor Lamp

#110409 Antique Art Deco 2 Light Floor Lamp

#110409 Antique Art Deco 2 Light Floor Lamp

1 OF A KIND Cast Metal Floor Lamp: Unique floor lamp is made by HOYLE here in Lincolnton NC - available only here, 21" wide rattan wicker shade, 3 pull chain lights, you will not see this any your neighbor's home $499

1 OF A KIND Cast Metal Floor Lamp: Unique floor lamp is made by HOYLE here in Lincolnton NC - available only here, 21" wide rattan wicker shade, 3 pull chain lights, you will not see this any your neighbor's home $499

Custom Dirk Van Erp Style Mica Floor Lamp 66" tall, 20" wide amber mica shade, Unique 1 of a kind lamp with cast metal base, 3 pull chain sockets $599

Custom Dirk Van Erp Style Mica Floor Lamp 66" tall, 20" wide amber mica shade, Unique 1 of a kind lamp with cast metal base, 3 pull chain sockets $599

Antique Reflector Floor Lamp Polychrome Hand Painted Finish 53" tall, 10" wide cast metal base, silk shade 15" wide has luxury lining, Unique 1 of a kind antique lamp with reflector glass torchiere $149

Antique Reflector Floor Lamp Polychrome Hand Painted Finish 53" tall, 10" wide cast metal base, silk shade 15" wide has luxury lining, Unique 1 of a kind antique lamp with reflector glass torchiere $149

Antique Reflector Floor Lamp Polychrome Hand Painted Finish 53" tall, 10" wide cast metal base, silk shade 15" wide has luxury lining, Unique 1 of a kind antique lamp with reflector glass torchiere $149



Antique 6 Way Floor Lamps Faithfully Restored - Period Refinishing, Period Shades, Period Rayon Cords & Sockets

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted

Antique Floor Lamp Base Made of Cast Metal and Hand Painted



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Why Buy An Antique Floor Lamp ?

article by Jim Hoyle (Lamp Doc)
First let's define ANTIQUE FLOOR LAMP. Of course a floor lamp normally rests upon the floor as opposed to resting upon a table, the wall or the ceiling. The general definition of an ANTIQUE means something from a bygone era. This places the term outside the legal arena and into common usage. "Era" is general perceived and is defined as a long indefinite time period which also works out perfectly for this general definition. This general definition works perfectly since any identification of an "Antique Floor Lamp" is fairly useless without some time period designation normally in the form of circa 1905 which literally means "about the year 1905". So I will use the term ANTIQUE FLOOR LAMP on this basis and often substitute it with the term VINTAGE FLOOR LAMP. This discussion does not address modern reproductions of antique lamps which is another subject to itself.

More and more people are learning to appreciate the quality and styling of antique floor lamps especially as most of the ones being produced today are molded plastic and literally made to be thrown away. Most all floor lamp makers from the turn of the century made their lamps from heavy metals such as cast iron, brass, steel and cast zinc sometimes combined with marble, onyx, glass and stone. Our lamp shop regularly restores these antique floor lamps for resale as well as for our customers' own use. From our 30 years of experience it is clear that many of these antique floor lamps will last for hundreds of years. The electrical components, the fabric shades and the painted finishes often need restoration but most were made with such fine quality, that they are a much better value than brand new high end lamps that sell for many hundreds of dollars. You will find some other surprises about these collectible works of art below.

High quality, beauty and function were powerful influences on the makers of antique floor lamps. Many people are aware of their outstanding quality and beauty but completely surprised about the highly developed functional and technical characteristics. There are far too many examples to list here but I will mention a couple of the more important ones.

The brightest lamp that you can purchase today in any store was designed and made circa 1920. It is also the most versatile lamp that you can buy anywhere. Further it will outlast most any modern lamp that you can find at any price. This antique floor lamp is known by a numerous names such as: 6 Way Floor Lamp, Reflector Floor Lamp, and "JUNIOR". The design begins with a heavy metal base sometimes highly decorated with an upright tubing leading up to a central electrical socket surrounded by 3 arm lights (4 lights total). The central light takes a 3 way bulb (low-medium-high) that is often a MOGUL size which is larger than a standard socket with higher wattage (100-200-300 watts). The three arm lights are controlled by a switch that can turn on separately just 1, 2 or all 3 of the arm lights. Further, many of these JUNIORS had a small light under the base which provided a very subtle night time floor light operated by a foot switch mounted on the side of the base. As if this were not enough, the central top socket is encased in a large metal cup which holds a white waffle patterned glass bowl that reflects light upward to bounce of the ceiling. A fabric or silk shade (also called JUNIOR shade) rests upon the glass reflector bowl to reflect light downward for reading. A single arm light can provide a simple night light or at it brightest setting, it can light up an entire room. There is no brighter lamp or more versatile lamp available anywhere today and it was designed and made nearly 100 years ago!

One of the best reading lamps in the world was also designed circa 1920. It has been highly imitated but it still remains unchallenged. The Bridge Arm Floor Lamp or Bridge Lamp has a typical floor lamp design with metal base and upright standard which can take the form of various types of decorated tubing, twisted iron rods, etc. At the top of the standard is a decorative cast metal arm with a graceful arc or curvature which ends with an electrical socket pointing downward and covered by a fabric or glass shade. This has the effect of offsetting the light by about 14-18" from the upright standard at the same time lowering it so that it is closer to the reading material or work project. The result is an excellent reading lamp or work lamp which places the light bulb very near the task at hand. Many of these Bridge Arm Floor Lamps have convenient pull chains which hang below the bottom of the lamp shade for ease of operation.

Of course there are many other kinds of antique floor lamps such as torchiere, two light, curved arm, swing arm, etc. Even the oldest and most dilapidated of these well built heirlooms can be brought back to life with some scrubbing, sanding, painting, rewiring and sometimes soldering or welding.

If you want to buy a lamp that you can give to your grand kids, consider buying an antique floor lamp.

- Jim Hoyle

Since 1979, Jim has owned LAMP & HOME OUTLET http://www.hoylelamps.com/ North Carolina's most unique lamp and lighting outlet, 2233 East Main Street, Lincolnton, North Carolina, USA 28092

Information resources concerning lamps, lighting, home decor, design and decorating, floor lamps, Tiffany lamps, lamp shades, value, identification, historical data, include my personal library of lighting literature, a wide range of antique lighting and home furnishings publications, historical lighting photos and documents, professional contacts and a wide variety of other lighting and home decor literature, various private and public auctions, histories of antique lamps and lamp companies, artists and art history and my own personal experiences as a manufacturer, designer, retailer and wholesaler in the lighting and home decor industry.

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