The vintage floor lamp: a step back in time to brighten up your home!
The vintage light fixture brings that retro charm we love to see in a living room, kitchen, bedroom, or loft. Whether it's a ceiling light, a wall light, a beautiful designer floor lamp, or even a bedside lamp typical of our grandparents' era, the lighting effect is always charming.
In this article, we will help you choose the ideal type of lighting, in this case, the floor lamp that is right for you, according to the vintage atmosphere you want to create in your home! We have in stock, among our wide range of available lamps, models typical of the 1950s, or even earlier! Whether you are looking for a Scandinavian, industrial, or Mediterranean look, we will be able to offer you a whole range of vintage models.
The first vintage style we will talk about is obviously the Baroque style!
Featuring a structure made of black metal or chrome-plated metal in a gold or silver color, Baroque light fixtures are easily recognizable by their rounded, sculptural, and sometimes heavy shape. One or more candlesticks or glass lanterns, fitted with LED spotlights, may be present to recreate the period atmosphere! As you browse our collection, you will find this type of table lamp to brighten your retro living room.
The industrial style has also left its mark on the floor lamp. Typical of early 20th-century factories, it is often made of wrought iron, copper, or aluminum and was used to illuminate the work of factory workers, and later artists who made use of the lighting fixtures left behind in disused factories.
The rust color is also very common, especially on vintage models. This gives them an authentic vintage charm! The patina is also a sought-after feature when purchasing a vintage floor lamp. For this reason, you will especially want a metal structure made of copper, bronze, or silver. These are materials that develop a patina through oxidation and do not rust.
The Scandinavian style is another type of interior decoration we must discuss. Light fixtures reproducing the Nordic style of the 1950s feature light wood, as well as blown glass, all in minimalist shapes with a rustic feel. Highly appreciated for its warm atmosphere, the Nordic floor lamp adds a decorative touch even when it is turned off.
Then there are Mediterranean light fixtures, found in homes in southern France, Italy, or Spain, which include floor lamps with a transparent glass lampshade, finely decorated with red, blue, and yellow patterns, sometimes with touches of green or sky blue.
Finally, there are the classic 1950s style floor lamps, often seen in our grandparents' homes. These feature a cotton lampshade, or one made of other textiles such as linen, silk, or velvet. Some are even made of ceramic or porcelain!
If you want to place this type of tripod lamp or pole lamp, regardless of the era it comes from, make sure to maintain harmony between the materials and furniture in the room to create a seamless visual flow. Generally, when purchasing a vintage floor lamp, the surrounding decor tends to consist of vintage solid wood furniture, creaky old parquet flooring, and glass or crystal vases scattered here and there. That being said, you can still add a modern floor lamp to your space!