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“Adding a floor lamp is a simple way to enrich the room’s ambiance,” says Laura Salviati of Milan-based lighting design studio Artemide. The company specializes in home décor pieces designed by architects and has collaborated with some of the world’s most talented designers including Zaha Hadid and Herzog & De Meuron.
“Our daily spaces are getting more and more flexible and dynamic. This is why a lighting project should be designed to provide a smart response to changing needs,” adds Salvati. But this practical approach to design doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun. Floor lamps can complement the overall design aesthetic of a room, blending perfectly in the décor, or become accents on their own.
Before you pick a lamp, think about what you need it for. Ambient floor lamps emit softer light while reading lamps are a stronger source of light. Then consider where you’d like to place it in your home. A floor lamp looks great next to a relaxing armchair, a desk, or a dining table.
“Calibrate light according to the activities carried out in the room,” suggests Salvati.
Here, we rounded up some of the most striking floor lamps that will impress anyone who steps into your home.
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John-Richard Collection Quartz Bloom Floor Lamp
Bring the outside in with this gorgeous floor lamp sporting a brass branch frame with crystal quartz flowers.
To buy: $2,120, horchow.com
Arteriors Quade Floor Lamp
This sleek tripod lamp is crafted from sturdy steel and topped with white and navy striped shade.
To buy: $1,120, horchow.com
Nick Sheridan for Cerno Silva Giant LED Floor Lamp
We’d place this modern seven-feet tall lamp in a loft or another space with high ceilings. It has a curved aluminum tube bottom and oiled walnut wood body topped with an oversized linen shade.
To buy: $2,640, lumens.com
Jonathan Adler Caracas Tripod Floor Lamp
This unique lamp by Jonathan Adler has three spherical glass shades perched on a tripod-inspired base with sleek brass accents.
To buy: $1,295, lumens.com
Fontana Arte Heliacal Floor Lamp
This lamp is a true work of art created by Dutch design duo Oskar Peet and Sophie Mensen of Eindhoven-based firm Os & Oos. They were inspired by the rising and setting of the sun and moon so the lamp consists of three discs emitting different levels of brightness.
To buy: $13,800, lightology.com
Crate & Barrel Marlo Frosted Rectangle Floor Lamp
This lamp combines style and function. It dons a linear frame and has a rectangular-shaped shade. It also features a glass shelf so we’d place it next to a comfortable chair or the sofa.
To buy: $845, crateandbarrel.com
Artemide Yanzi LED Floor Lamp
This Italian-made modern floor lamp is an abstract representation of birds perched on a tree. It features a brushed brass body and opal blown glass spheres.
To buy: $1,526, ylighting.com
Tynell 9602 Floor Lamp
Originally created by Finnish lighting designer Paavo Tynell in 1935, the 9602 floor lamp brings to mind traditional Asian rice hats. It consists of a wide wicker shade, a rattan-covered stem, and a brass base.
To buy: $1,279, finnishdesignshop.com
Aerin Sommerard Triple Arm Floor Lamp
The perfect addition to any contemporary home, this elegant lamp features three adjustable arms each topped with a beautiful white shade.
To buy: $1,989, circalighting.com
