15 Best Floor Lamps, Tested and Reviewed in 2024
Best Affordable Floor Lamp
Article Leap Black Floor Lamp
Best Affordable Floor Lamp
Article Leap Black Floor Lamp
This classic design is beloved for a reason. The clean black lines can coordinate with almost any home decor, and the curved shade makes it easy to add light over your favorite sofa or chair.
Dimensions: 61" H x 22" W x 10" D
Best Floor Lamp for Upward Lighting
Jonas Wagell JWDA Floor Lamp
Best Floor Lamp for Upward Lighting
Jonas Wagell JWDA Floor Lamp
While floor lamps often cast light downward, this version does a great job at illuminating in all directions. If you have a dark space that needs more light, these marble-based lamps are a stunning way to brighten your home.
Dimensions: 59" H x 9" W
Best Floor Lamp for Ambience
Urban Outfitters XL Globe Floor Lamp
Best Floor Lamp for Ambience
Urban Outfitters XL Globe Floor Lamp
Looking to add some coziness to your home? This bulbous floor lamp is a great way to add ambient warmth, especially in smaller spaces. While it might not replace daylight, it’s a nice addition to brighten a reading nook during the winter.
Dimensions: 8.6" round
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Best Velvet Floor Lamp
Anthropologie Lulu Floor Lamp
Best Velvet Floor Lamp
Anthropologie Lulu Floor Lamp
At first glance, this appears to be a classic floor lamp complete with triangular shade. Up close, you’ll see it’s coated in a sumptuous fall velvet. With three jewel-tone versions to choose from, this lamp will brighten your space in more ways than one.
Dimensions: 65" H x 21" W
Best Luxury Floor Lamp
Flos Arco Floor Lamp
Best Luxury Floor Lamp
Flos Arco Floor Lamp
This dramatic floor lamp inspired by streetlights is a modernist’s dream. Not only is it a large statement piece for the home, it also has an adjustable swivel base, for adding light within a large diameter.
Dimensions: 91.38" H x 9.5" diameter
Best Mood-Boosting Floor Lamp
Urban Outfitters Bouquet Floor Lamp
Best Mood-Boosting Floor Lamp
Urban Outfitters Bouquet Floor Lamp
For anyone who wants to bring the outdoors inside, this bouquet-inspired floor lamp is for you. Each flower provides ample light for your space. Since the stems reach in different directions, light will be spread throughout the entire room.
Dimensions: 62.63" H x 11.13" diameter
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Best Floor Lamp for Diffused Light
Norm Architects Hashira Floor Lamp
Best Floor Lamp for Diffused Light
Norm Architects Hashira Floor Lamp
Rice paper lamps never cast unflattering, harsh light. Instead, the light is diffused and soft. This fabric version combines Japanese and Nordic designs, creating a soothing floor lamp that brightens a room with a gentle glow.
Dimensions: 32.7" H x 11.8" W x 11.8" D
Best Nature-Inspired Floor Lamp
Anthropologie Grow Floor Lamp
Best Nature-Inspired Floor Lamp
Anthropologie Grow Floor Lamp
Fabric or paper-shade floor lamps are a classic design. For a twist, this oe upgrades the style with a leaf-sprouting stand and antique-inspired varnished finish.
Dimensions: 61.5" H x 15" W
Best Classical Floor Lamp
Urban Outfitters Cohen Floor Lamp
Best Classical Floor Lamp
Urban Outfitters Cohen Floor Lamp
Interested in the classics? This column-esque floor lamp revives antiquity in your home. The bulbous light source adds a gentle brightness throughout your space, while the solid base creates an interest point for guests to gather around.
Dimensions: 50" H x 12.8" diameter
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Best Floor Lamp for Reading
Kenneth Bergenblad Wing Floor Lamp
Best Floor Lamp for Reading
Kenneth Bergenblad Wing Floor Lamp
A staple in the lighting design world, this wing-shade lamp is ideal for brightening small areas and hard-to-reach corners. Try placing it over your favorite late-night reading area or right beside the bed.
Dimensions: 46.4" H x 10.6" W x 18.8" D
Best Bright Floor Lamp
Anthropologie Cloud Floor Lamp
Best Bright Floor Lamp
Anthropologie Cloud Floor Lamp
Oftentimes, you’re forced to decide between soft light and brightness. This cloud floor lamp allows you to have both. Each bulb gives off light in every direction, while the cloudy glass prevents it from feeling too severe.
Dimensions: 65" H x 21.75" diameter
Best Handcrafted Floor Lamp
Anthropologie Vivian Floor Lamp
Best Handcrafted Floor Lamp
Anthropologie Vivian Floor Lamp
This linen and ceramic lamp would fit in perfectly in a beachside home. The base is handcrafted, which means no two are exactly identical. The linen shade gives off a soft, diffused light that will never be too harsh.
Dimensions: 62" H x 14" diameter
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Best Floor Lamp for Kids
Urban Outfitters Tulip Floor Lamp
Best Floor Lamp for Kids
Urban Outfitters Tulip Floor Lamp
Looking to add a floor lamp to your kid’s room or bring a whimsical touch to an adult space? Try this tulip-shade lamp placed next to a bed, sofa, or desk.
Dimensions: 63" H x 16" W
Best Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp
Urban Outfitters Thea Floor Lamp
Best Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp
Urban Outfitters Thea Floor Lamp
For a twist on midcentury modern lighting, try this clear-bulb floor lamp. Its shade-free design can effortlessly illuminate the entire room, rather than a solitary corner.
Dimensions: 58.5" H x 10.5" W x 10.5" L
Best Outdoor Floor Lamp
Article Bori Large Natural Lantern Set
Best Outdoor Floor Lamp
Article Bori Large Natural Lantern Set
If you’re lucky enough to have an outdoor space, consider this rattan floor lamp to illuminate your balcony or deck. This lantern-style piece is battery-powered, meaning you can easily move it around your space without tugging along a messy cable.
Dimensions: 6" H x 13" W x 30" L
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