The short version
- Typical range: £15 – £90
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Home & Garden
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used floor lamp is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for floor lamps, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £90 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £76 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £58 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £40 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £22 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a floor lamp
- Recognised design and mid-century pieces
- Original shades in matching condition
- Safe, modern wiring or a recent rewire
- Marble or weighted bases that are undamaged
What lowers it
- Perished or fabric-covered original wiring
- Torn, stained or replacement shades
- Chipped marble and cracked bases
- Generic modern lamps, which sell for very little
How to work out what yours is worth
- Check the flex and plug for perishing or damage
- Inspect the shade in daylight for tears and staining
- Look for a maker’s mark on the base
Once you have those three answers you can place your own floor lamp on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
Are used floor lamps worth selling?
Design and mid-century pieces sell well. Generic modern lamps sell for very little, though they move quickly when cheap.
Should old wiring be replaced before selling?
If the flex is perished, yes — it is a safety matter. A recent rewire is worth mentioning explicitly in the listing.
Does the original shade matter?
On design pieces it matters a great deal. A replacement shade noticeably reduces what a collectable lamp fetches.
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