floor lamps? Go to ikea.com and look under lamps. For a great lighting idea, use rope lighting, hang from ceiling with a form you make out of an old hanger and parachute material.
since you are going to need to go to your local home depot or lowes, ect. just ask the ppl that work in the paint department there. i worked at sears in tools for a few years and they teach all of the paint employees just about everything they need t...
You could try some Turtlewax chrome cleaner, or the Maas product, which removes tarnish. I have had some success with brass lamps using this product. If the pitting is too bad, it is there to stay.