![]() ![]() When I purchase lighting for myself, I try to look for pieces with simple forms that will work with my always-changing tastes timeless materials like metal, stone, and ceramic and spirited, unique design elements - like a curved, sculptural base or a wok-shaped top - that bring a sense of delight. Especially a table lamp, which does double duty as a figural object in conversation with other elements of a room and, of course, as a source of light and warmth. And while big-ticket items - like dining-room tables or cash wraps - tend to be front of mind, lighting plays just as important a role in a space. In my job as a principal at Atelier Cho Thompson, a bicoastal design firm working across architecture, interiors, and graphics, I’ve worked on projects from homes to restaurants to studios to hotels. In the new series “Curbed Catalogue,” we will highlight especially excellent, well-designed products across a variety of price points - from a rose-colored lamp unearthed at Target to raw-silk pillows made by a pair of architects. Also remember that floor lamps are easily moved around, which is great if you're refurnishing or if you need it somewhere else.Photo-Illustration: Curbed Photos: Retailers This way, the light reflects on the walls and spreads throughout the room. If it’s an up- or down-lighter, they’re generally best placed in a corner. This way, the lamp doesn’t get in your way and provides the light you need. If the lamp is designed for directional task lighting, you should consider having it above or behind a sofa, armchair or table. The right spot to place a floor lamp depends on the type of lamp you have and your lighting needs. For example, with lamps like FLUGBO, you get both a flexible spotlight for task lighting and an uplighter to light up the rest of the room. This way, you’ll always have the right lighting for whatever you need. If you can’t choose, you can combine! In our wide range you can find floor lamps with dual light sources that can be switched on and off separately. ![]() Uplighters, like our NOT lamp for example, point towards the ceiling, which helps illuminate the whole room. Task lighting on the other hand, like our RANARP lamp, focuses lighting in one area, perfect for reading or writing. How do you choose a floor lamp?ĭifferent types of floor lamps provide different types of lighting. Standing standard lamps like ÅSTRID are generally for the benefit of the whole room. Whatever style you prefer, you’ll be able to find a lamp you like in our wide selection. If you prefer modern floor lamps that give a clean and tidy look, choose materials like metallics and tinted or shaded glass. Wooden floor lamps are ideal for bringing some subtle texture into your home. For example, the upright, tripod and arc floor lamps are available in a variety of materials, including copper-coloured metallics and woods. There’s plenty of different styles of floor lamps to choose from. Or make reading a delight with some task lighting behind your favourite armchair or sofa. Create a zen mood in your living room with a soft light in the corner. ![]() Light up your world! Illuminate your home with cosy and practical lighting from our standing floor lamps and standard lamps. And our floor lamps with flexible heads make reading more comfortable, because you can direct the light straight onto your book or magazine. They’re easy to move, so you can make anywhere a little cosier. Tall on style, our floor lamps offer convenient lighting for any space, large or small.
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