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What are the lamps called that hang over?
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Arc lamp is the name of a lamp that hangs over a sofa or chair. Base designs vary in size and shape but all support one or more arcing necks, each bearing a shade. Typically, arc lamps have dome shades. However, dome shades may also differ. Find a collection of arc lamps on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Pair Barber Lacquer and Brass Pole Lamps
Located in Fraser, MI
Pair mid-century decorative modern barber pole lamps.
Original antique brass wash base and fittings.
Category
Vintage 1960s Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern UFO Saucer Tension Pole Lamp! Laurel After Gio Ponti Rare
By Gio Ponti, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
This MAGNIFICENT Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp is one of the legendary "Saucer" design!
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Floor to Ceiling Pole Lamp Sonneman
By Robert and Richard Sonneman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple but elegant and rare pole lamp. Twin pods connected by bent smoked Lucite panels with a three-way switch.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Laurel Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp! Italian Stiffel Futura Era Rare
By Stiffel, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
Enter Laurel Lamp! Not to be outdone, Laurel produced this tension pole lamp, the sleekest and most sophisticated of the space age!
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Brass Triple Light Floor to Ceiling Tension Pole Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century brass triple light floor-to-ceiling tension pole lamp with a heavy Googie style. This lamp features a unique tension pole lamp with an adjustable brass pole that is adjus...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,650 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern Tension Pole Lamp 1950s , Lightolier 3 Glass Shades
By Lightolier
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid Century Pole lamps are one of the most fun interior design additions one can make to a deserving interior!
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
