Design floor lamps: light at human height
A floor lamp adds accent light without cluttering your furniture. Placed beside an armchair or in a corner, it lights, highlights a wall and makes a living room warmer in the evening.
Placing it well
For reading, position it slightly behind and to the side of the armchair, with a shade whose lower edge sits at eye level when seated. In a corner, a lamp with diffused light bounces off the ceiling and makes the room feel larger.
Materials and makers
Serax designs sculptural bases in ceramic and metal, House Doctor and Broste Copenhagen favour clean lines, and Bloomingville natural materials.
Your questions
What height should a reading floor lamp be?
Generally between 140 and 165 cm, depending on the seat height.
Which bulb should I choose?
A warm white LED (2700 K); check the fitting and maximum wattage on the product page.
See also our table lamps and armchairs.
