Nolden Brothers: Choosing A Floor Lamp For Your Space

Floor lamps are great mobile lighting solutions for any room and can add a wonderful design element to the overall look of your space. Here we bring you a few different options with some great choices from Nolden Brothers.

A floor lamp offers a functional way to light your space without the need for overhead lighting. Also called standing lamps, these home lighting options can impact the ambience and mood of a room through the type of lamp selected, its materials, positioning, and even the light bulbs used.

You’ve likely come across many different types of floor lamps in various homes, however, each lamp has a specific name and its own unique purpose. Let’s take a look at some of the popular choices…

Torchiere

A torchiere is one of the most popular choices of floor lamps on the market. It is typically identifiable by its upright, torch-like shape with the lighting fixture pointing upward at the end of a column. The name is derived from the French word for “torch.”

Torchieres do not require a lot of floor space. This makes it great for smaller rooms and compact spaces where you still want to create a design statement. The unobtrusive shape is subsequently versatile and popular. The other advantage of torchieres is their ability to provide general light. The shape directs light at the ceiling, where it diffuses into a pleasing general light that covers the room.

Club Lamps

A club lamp is a stick lamp designed for area lighting. These lamps usually have a three-way socket or a twin socket operated by a pull chain.

As with a torchiere, you can buy a club lamp in any style. The components are a base, a stick or pole, and a lampshade that softens light radiating out of the sides. Some lamps of this style have large bases that help them stand straight, while others have less durable bases that require levelling.

Swing Arm Lamps

An adjustable swing arm lamp can offer different types of light— with an arm that can be moved in various directions.

Adjustable swing arm lamps are often a bit pricier than the standard club or torchiere lamps. However, they can be found within any budget depending on their materials. High-end metals are used for the best quality, and a large lamp base is also helpful to help it stand straight.

Arched Lamps

An arched lamp features a curved rod that angles up and over from the base, typically in a circular shape, with the light fixture on the end. Arched lamps are great for providing downward light that can be styled over furniture.

Most arched lamps are made with metal rods and bases, though wood options can also be found. This style of lamp can be considerably more expensive than other standard options, though budget versions are available. High-end materials like hardwood or a sturdy metal in the lamp’s construction can make it even more durable.

With so many options on the market, it’s important to consider a few factors. What is your budget for a floor lamp, what is the available space you have, and what sort of materials or style would you like? With these questions at the top of your mind, you can go out in confidence and find the right floor lamp for your home.

Visit Nolden Brothers to view a selection of superior floor lamps and find the perfect one for your space.