Retro Floor Lamps http://retrofloorlamps.com A Buying Guide To Retro Floor Lamps Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:04:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Gooseneck Floor Lamps http://retrofloorlamps.com/2010/03/gooseneck-floor-lamps/ http://retrofloorlamps.com/2010/03/gooseneck-floor-lamps/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:04:16 +0000 Admin http://retrofloorlamps.com/?p=97 For extreme functionality as well as a lamp that will look the part in most modern rooms, a gooseneck floor lamp will be a handy acquisition. This is the type of lamp that can sit out of the way in the corner of the room yet, because of the long reach afforded by the gooseneck design, will be able to be used as task lighting in a wide arc.

The gooseneck floor lamp was a common site in the mid-20th century as the retro era developed and the experimentation with style began.

Take a look at the selection of gooseneck floor lamps that are available to buy below.

When you go out to buy a gooseneck floor lamp make sure that the one you are considering has a solid and serviceable base. Try it out by extending the neck out at 90 degrees to the vertical to ensure that it doesn’t become unstable and be prone to tipping over. In most cases this won’t be a problem with weights or a wide foot setting anchoring the lamp.

This kind of lamp is commonly seen in a doctor’s surgery or other medical professions because the lamp can be adjusted to bend in any direction around the 360 degree circle. It’s a durable lamp that will also provide a strong directed light and many of the lamps are made from modern looking materials such as brushed nickel or chrome. For a more striking appearance you can look for a black polished metal base rather than the natural polished steel look.

The range of gooseneck floor lamps displayed above on this page is only a small example of the outstanding looking lamps that are available online. More information can be found about how to buy one of these lamps can be found by clicking on the link under each lamp.

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Buy a chrome retro floor lamp today. There are all kinds of chrome lamps available here.

Chrome lamps epitomizes the clean fresh modernity of the 1950s and the progression of modern technology. Designers were keen to display their ideas using brand new materials that also reflected the Space Age period that was dominating many ideas.

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Choose a bronze retro floor lamp from the collection displayed for sale below. Simply click on the button to get more complete information about the lamp.
Callahan Torchiere Floor Lamp in Bronze Heritage
Callahan Torchiere Floor Lamp in Bronze Heritage
Paypal   US $117.00 		65 FLOOR LAMP ANTIQUE BRONZE FRENCH PROVINCIAL RETRO
65 FLOOR LAMP ANTIQUE BRONZE FRENCH PROVINCIAL RETRO
Paypal   US $119.00
Floor Lamp Bronze Finish Fabric Shade Elephant
Floor Lamp Bronze Finish Fabric Shade Elephant
Paypal   US $220.94 		Floor Lamp Crackle Bronze Finish Silk Scalloped Shade
Floor Lamp Crackle Bronze Finish Silk Scalloped Shade
Paypal   US $203.78
Torchiere Floor Lamp Fixture Bronze Finish Monkey Tree
Torchiere Floor Lamp Fixture Bronze Finish Monkey Tree
Paypal   US $220.94 		Console One Light Floor Lamp in Oil Rubbed Bronze
Console One Light Floor Lamp in Oil Rubbed Bronze
Paypal   US $144.00
Boehme Downbridge Floor Lamp in Antique Bronze and Sand
Boehme Downbridge Floor Lamp in Antique Bronze and Sand
Paypal   US $299.99 		Ambassador One Light Torchiere Floor Lamp Bronze
Ambassador One Light Torchiere Floor Lamp Bronze
Paypal   US $315.00

Bronze cast items give off an unusual old world appearance, even when they are brand new taking on an effortless rustic appeal. The metal lends itself to some intricate designwork and the long, thin bronze lamp stands are particularly elegant.

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There is a nice selection of Danish style floor lamps available for sale here at Retro Floor Lamps with many of the older styles suitable for a place in a modern home.

The Danish style conforms to a practical style and the principle that the design should meet the comfort needs of the user. The design is predominantly smooth and unadorned and often feels uncomplicated serving as an offset for other pieces in any room.

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The unique look and feel that was achieved with retro wood floor lamp stands ensures that these types of lamps speak clearly of the era in which they were made. Buy a wood floor lamp to sit comfortably in a retro style room that you're designing today.

Choose from an array of wood or wood and metal floor lamps that are available at Retro Floor Lamps. If you can't find a suitable floor lamp on this page, you might like to try a specific type of wood under which the lamps are listed. We also have a range of teak floor lamps available for sale, or you might like to browse through the Danish style floor lamps.

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Pole floor lamps are available for sale here at Retro Floor Lamps in a variety of styles, made with a startling choice of materials.

Choose your retro pole lamp here today.

The retro pole floor lamps are just one type of style of floor lamp that is available at Retro Floor Lamps.

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You can buy Eames era retro floor lamps by choosing from the selection available.

Ray and Charles Eames were part of the pioneering modern style furniture movement, designing and creating innovative pieces using new technologies such as fibreglass and plastic resin. Charles Eames first came to prominence through his use of moulded plywood in the creation of his chairs. This then extended on to award winning furniture and architectural designs. Eames Era table lamps are often those types of lamps that have been made out of fiberglass, lucite or other technologies that were new to the mid-20th century.

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You might find a suitable Atomic style retro floor lamp from the collection above.

Designs giving a tip of the hat to Sputnik and the innovations that came about through preparing for space travel can be seen in some of the Atomic lamp designs. Enjoy the Atomic floor lamps that are displayed here and be confident that they will look appropriate in the homes of the 21st century.

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Choose a retro torchiere floor lamp from the selection displayed below.

As with other floor lamps torchiere floor lamps can be made from any one of a number of materials such as chrome metal, brass or wood. The torchiere lamp shade may be a stained glass shade such as from Tiffany, may be part of the lamp stand itself or it may be another ornate feature.

Torchiere floor lamps provide great function as well as tremendous style and would look good in anyone's dining or lounge room.

]]> http://retrofloorlamps.com/2009/03/torchiere-retro-floor-lamps/feed/ 0 The Arco Lamp http://retrofloorlamps.com/2009/03/the-arco-lamp/ http://retrofloorlamps.com/2009/03/the-arco-lamp/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:51:37 +0000 Admin http://retrofloorlamps.com/?p=7 The Arco lamp was originally designed in 1962 by Castiglioni and was a design breakthough by providing overhead lighting without the need for a ceiling light fixture. The Arco lamp is a retro icon with copies now being made at a frantic rate as the demand is building once again.

Here are some Arco lamps in the retro style available for sale.

The Arco floor lamp was a versatile lamp because of the long reach it has and can be positioned away from the direct area it is lighting, unlike most other floor lamps of the time. Multi-headed Arco's also meant that overhead lighting could be but provided in many other parts of the room. The lamp was inspired by the way street lighting was structured and is a convenient way to make the most use of space.

The uses for the Arco lamp are obviously widely varied but the image that comes most readily to mind is as a reading lamp that can be positioned perfectly to provide the best lighting for the eyes. These kinds of lamps have been adapted into more modern designs but the same basic concept has been kept faithfully over the years.

It is now possible to buy an Arco lamp that has been recently manufactured but faithfully reproduces the retro style.

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