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Our best choice of rod lights, Adesso Felix LED wall washer, has been sold out at many retailers or is experiencing inventory issues. We are looking for additional stick lights for future updates.
An excellent floor lamp can turn the darkest corner of the room into the most attractive reading, relaxing or working space-the lighting punctuation mark for room decoration. In the past few years, we have spent more than 60 hours researching hundreds of floor lamps under $300, narrowing the selection to 28 models, and then assembling, inspecting and throwing them with basketballs to simulate what happens at home An inevitable accident. Although we admit that style is subjective, we believe that our choices — for tasks, consoles, tripods, trees, arc lights, and stick lights — will complement a wide variety of indoor spaces.
Ranarp is the most versatile and affordable lamp we have found. The cantilever type adjustable length arm directs the light where you need it, and the matte finish reduces glare.
We recommend IKEA Ranarp as the best work light for reading or any activity that requires direct overhead light. It is also one of the most affordable floor lamps we have tested. For only about $50, this is a carefully constructed lamp whose details are missing from other floor lamps of similar prices, including black or white powder-coated paint and an adjustable-length swing arm that can be moved up and down in a simple way Articulated rotating fastener style dial. It turns out that this lamp is more stable than other cantilever designs we have tried.
This surprisingly sturdy console light provides good ambient light. It looks similar to a lamp that is 10 times the price, and the tulip base should attract fans of medieval design.
If you are looking for a floor lamp that is mainly used to create atmosphere or occasional reading, and you also like a classic lampshade design with a modern style, then the Adesso Oslo 60" floor lamp is our favorite. It is better than other console lights-also known as "Shadow" or "traditional" lamp-we have tried it. Its tulip-shaped base hardly moves when it collides. This lamp is very beautiful when standing alone or with other furniture, soft white, spinning lampshade. There is nothing particularly fancy about Oslo, but it is a classic floor lamp that highlights the modernist details we admire.
A sturdy tripod lamp made of dense rubber wood that can be pushed lightly but hardly moves. Lepower is suitable for a variety of decoration styles, and its large size makes it most suitable for spacious rooms.
*At the time of publication, the price was $75.
The Lepower wooden tripod floor lamp provides a real bargain, demonstrating the installation and finish of the floor lamp at twice its price, and can easily fill large spaces with light. The legs slope outward, so it takes up more floor space than most of our other options, but they have a charming wood look that complements a range of room styles. The 18-inch man-made linen lampshade of this lamp performs well in terms of simulated materials and diffuses the light into a warm glow associated with a relaxing bedroom or a cozy living room.
This three-lamp tree lamp is stylish and tall, does not require a lot of space, but adds environmental and work lighting, and its brushed brass provides a little charm. The heavy-duty base eliminates any worry of accidental tipping.
*At the time of publication, the price was $250.
Inspired by the mid-century, the CB2 Trio floor lamp is an attractive multitasker with a compact but unusually heavy base. If you need a multifunctional light for a smaller space, we think Trio’s three individually adjustable lights can work individually or in concert to read, relax or illuminate the entire room. Its fine brushed brass is also some of the best we've seen in this price range, bringing a refined luster without being flashy.
If you want drama-and you have enough space-we like this arc light. Compared with other moderately priced arc lamps, it is less prone to tipping and provides good light for reading.
May be out of stock
*At the time of publication, the price was US$400.
If you are lucky enough to live in a space with a high ceiling, we recommend the Basque arc floor lamp, which is our biggest choice. Compared with the cheaper arc lamps we have seen, its base is heavier and wider, which should help prevent the lamp from tilting. As long as you have enough space to arrange the parts, one person can easily assemble them. You will need enough space to accommodate its height of nearly 6.5 feet and a wingspan of nearly 4 feet. Basque as a statement work is full of bills, but it also effectively highlights the favorite part of the room or provides bright light for reading, rather than overwhelming.
If you have a dark corner where the lighting provided by other lights is insufficient or not suitable at all, we recommend Adesso Felix because of its lightsaber-like thin and light design and powerful atmosphere setting glow.
*At the time of publication, the price was $255.
Adesso Felix LED wall washer is the most suitable lamp as an auxiliary lamp in the living room, bedroom or office. Its design purpose is to bathe the corner with bright and private light, which is enough to transform the room from simple lighting to warm feeling. Since this type of lamp is suitable for placement against a wall or corner, there are few knocking problems; in addition, the marble base of this lamp is much heavier than its 58-inch glass tube LED light pole. Although Felix's slim profile means it can be placed almost anywhere, the light’s touch dimmer is located on the top of the pole (65 inches high), so some planning and accessibility considerations are required.
Ranarp is the most versatile and affordable lamp we have found. The cantilever type adjustable length arm directs the light where you need it, and the matte finish reduces glare.
This surprisingly sturdy console light provides good ambient light. It looks similar to a lamp that is 10 times the price, and the tulip base should attract fans of medieval design.
A sturdy tripod lamp made of dense rubber wood that can be pushed lightly but hardly moves. Lepower is suitable for a variety of decoration styles, and its large size makes it most suitable for spacious rooms.
*At the time of publication, the price was $75.
This three-lamp tree lamp is stylish and tall, does not require a lot of space, but adds environmental and work lighting, and its brushed brass provides a little charm. The heavy-duty base eliminates any worry of accidental tipping.
*At the time of publication, the price was $250.
If you want drama-and you have enough space-we like this arc light. Compared with other moderately priced arc lamps, it is less prone to tipping and provides good light for reading.
May be out of stock
*At the time of publication, the price was US$400.
If you have a dark corner where the lighting provided by other lights is insufficient or not suitable at all, we recommend Adesso Felix because of its lightsaber-like thin and light design and powerful atmosphere setting glow.
*At the time of publication, the price was $255.
I am the design editor of Design Milk and the writer of Dwell. Since 2006, I have been writing articles about home design for many design-focused media, including Apartment Therapy (for many years I have helped people beautify their homes) and Lonny, Metropolis and Design Sponge. Before that, I designed children's toys and furniture as an industrial designer, learning the ins and outs of mass market product design, from concept to manufacturing. There is no denying that I am a little fascinated by lighting. If you ask, I will be happy to replace the bulb for you and recommend a lighting solution. My wife (several times) gently asked me to stop buying more lights for our medium-sized house.
Lighting determines the warmth and comfort of the room after night falls. Providing a variety of light sources for the space can improve the overall atmosphere and reduce eye fatigue. Too little or too much light can make your eyes tired. In addition, the large amount of light reflected from the wall at night will create the illusion of space, even a small room will appear larger (on the contrary, a single light source will reduce the perceived space). Therefore, interior designers and lighting experts always recommend using overlapping spectrums of accent, environmental, and task light sources for layered lighting.
To visualize this, imagine the interior lighting as a three-piece suit. The accent lighting is the lead guitarist, playing solo in the corner, bringing attention to a specific part of the room or a prominent feature (such as a piece of art or furniture). Ambient performs in the background like a bassist, projecting softer, more general lights to set the overall atmosphere of the room. Work lights are singers that provide adjustable lighting for reading, working or hanging out, ideally without glare or shadows. Combine these three and you will get a harmonious glow with nuances, emotions and purpose.
Continuing this analogy, the floor lamp can actually be a light strip. Used in conjunction with suitable bulbs and additional dimmers for adjusting output, some models can be used as accent lighting, ambient lighting and task lighting at the same time. But more often, the floor lamp operates as a combination of two of the three light sources, usually the task light source and the ambient light source. This is why we believe that every living room should have a floor lamp to complement other light sources above and nearby.
How big is your room and how high is the ceiling? If space is tight, we recommend using tree, pole or swing arm work lights. Lamps with lampshades or tripod bases require more space and are most suitable for medium to large rooms, while only the largest rooms with high ceilings need to apply for arc lights. This style can dominate in small rooms. Before buying, be sure to measure the height and circumference of the lamp to compare with the expected space. I generally believe that in an ordinary room with a ceiling of 8 to 10 feet, the floor lamp should not exceed 6 to 7 feet; the space with a particularly high ceiling (above 10 feet) can accommodate higher lights, and the prominent verticality increases the drama.
Do you want to read or work under the light, or is the light mainly used as an ambient light source? Work lights and arc floor lamps are most suitable for glare-free light from overhead. It is best to use a cantilever arm and/or an adjustable lampshade to guide the light accurately to where it is needed. The tree floor lamp provides adjustable light, but its coverage is essentially limited by the position of the multi-layer lampshade. Lamps with shades, which we call console lamps (also known as "traditional lamps" or "shadow lamps"), can diffuse light into the pleasant ambient light around and overhead, but they are not the best for reading choose. The pole light will not illuminate the entire room, but when placed in a corner, it will provide supplementary light and enhance all other light sources. Consider your most common nighttime habits. If you often knit or read, it is best to emit light from the top of your head or shoulders. If you are a fan of Netflix, you will want a light to provide soft diffused light without glare on the night of "one more episode".
Do you want the light to stand out or blend in with the rest of the room? Imagine the appearance of a floor lamp among existing furniture, wall colors, and other decorative features. Tree lights and work lights tend to fit into smaller spaces. Tall arched arc lights or console lights with lampshades attract people's attention. If you are looking for a single product that is full of personality, remember that you usually pay a higher price for a product that stands out in size or style.
Are you planning to move the lights around? Most floor lamps are very light and can be picked up and moved with just one arm. But arc lights and some larger tripod models can be heavy and bulky once assembled. Remember to check the base and total weight before buying to avoid getting caught by heavy objects that are more comfortable and safe to lift than you.
Searching for "floor lamps" will bring back thousands of styles to choose from, many of which have only subtle differences-from the cheap and ubiquitous torch lights that you may remember to light up your university dormitory (and inadvertently Insects flying around) to huge designer prices anywhere but within reach of the statement single product. We focused our search on six styles-task lights, console lights, tripod lights, tree lights, arc lights and rod lights-they can meet a range of lighting needs.
We are looking for lamps that meet the following criteria:
If shadows are included, the brightness and diffusion quality of the light should be soft and attractive, rather than simply bright; if a lamp is classified as an adjustable lamp, the height and direction of the lamp should be easy to operate to complete the task.
We focus on lamps priced at $300 or less, and find relatively affordable options for renters, first-time home buyers, or anyone with a limited budget. The benefit of spending more comes down to design. For example, take the difference between the Flos Spin Light F modern floor lamp (approximately $2,000) and the similarly shaped Adesso Oslo floor lamp (approximately $130). In addition to bragging about "wrongly designed by Sebastian" pedigree, more expensive models usually show a higher degree of detail (most of which are subtle), superior structure using better materials, and more Heavy total weight, larger size, and integrated zero to 100% intensity dimmers such as.
Fortunately, thanks to places such as Target, IKEA, and Amazon, good designs at reasonable prices are more readily available. Lamps that cost less than $300 and are sold through different retailers look very similar because sometimes they are the same lamp, or just slightly different. Mass market retailers source many products from the same overseas manufacturers—especially furniture—to buy ready-made, ready-to-ship designs (many times they are sold as "online sales only"), and they occasionally sell Adjust them as your own before renaming them. Even taking into account design factors, Target and IKEA's lighting product sales are almost the same as those of more expensive specialty home furnishing retailers such as West Elm and CB2. According to my observations when designing furniture and visiting factories that serve mass market retailers abroad, the differences are mainly aesthetic, such as different finishes or details. Some retailers simply cater to people who are willing to pay a premium for popular designs.
We focus on lamps priced at $300 or less to find affordable options for renters, first-time homebuyers, or anyone with a limited budget.
High-end interior decoration and furniture trends are changing rapidly, but usually IKEA, Target, Amazon, Overstock, Wayfair, and Lamps Plus — even higher-priced specialty retailers like YLighting and Design Within Reach — don’t make a big difference every year Change their products. We look for floor lamps to complement the widest range of interior designs, while representing modern taste-we can imagine designs that are still aesthetically relevant five years later (so there are no bright colors or complicated patterns). For those who are worried about using only one color, consider a floor lamp with a lampshade; additional tones with different patterns, tones and materials can be easily switched as desired.
Our research started with large retailers specializing in modern home decoration, including but not limited to Crate and Barrel, CB2, Pottery Barn, World Market, IKEA, West Elm, Amazon, Room & Board, Wayfair, Lamps Plus, and Overstock. We complement our research by looking at professional online retailers such as Rove Concepts, TRNK, Article, Apt2B, and Rejuvenation (and the bottomless hole of the Pinterest board) to improve our familiarity with styles and prices, and read hundreds of copies with us Consider the comments and comments related to each lamp. After looking at hundreds of options when we first wrote this guide, we narrowed the selection down to 15 for testing. In August 2020, we studied dozens of more and tested 13 new models.
Every floor lamp we recommend must meet certain criteria other than a pleasing design-this is the first highly subjective obstacle that we must resolve before deciding to be a finalist.
We open the package during transportation and check each product for any appearance or function damage. Before assembling each lamp, we also checked for any missing parts-including an annoyingly large and heavy arc-shaped floor lamp-ourselves to determine how easy it is for one person to assemble.
We inspected any parts where the parts were connected, checked the quality of the finishes, and paid special attention to any moving parts. We compared the measurements listed by the finalists with our own measurements to find any discrepancies. But in most cases, when we refer to size, we are referring to the manufacturer's (unless otherwise stated).
With the help of basketball and my dexterous goal, we tested the stability of each lamp against noisy small dogs, toddlers driving, or catnip cats in simulated collisions to see if any floor lamps would turn over fall. (More on below.)
Finally, we installed the best lights on my truck for testing in a home environment, and lifted each light up three steep flights of stairs through our front door. Once there, my wife and I would read books, browse iPad and iPhone, and pet our cat under the light of every lamp.
In addition to the models with their own bulbs, we used our first choice Cree 60 W equivalent A19 dimmable LED bulb with excellent light quality for testing. This kind of bulb produces warm and accurate light, is affordable, dimmable, and can be purchased at home improvement stores or online.
Except for the largest curved floor lamp-which can be a challenge for short people-assembling each lamp is a fairly simple task, and most of the components are pre-assembled. Most lights don't even need any additional tools. We connect the leg or tube to the base by hand. The most difficult challenge is to carefully remove the lamp from the protective shell of the cardboard, foam and plastic bag, so as not to make a mess. Only one lamp assembly shocked me: the largest arc-shaped floor lamp, which required the dexterity of a pickpocket to navigate during the installation process with the bolt pin passing through the mouse hole.
A good floor lamp will not fall down easily. To test the stability, we lined up individual lights on the bare wall. Then we repeatedly bounced a standard size basketball on each person, aiming at the center from about 4 feet away. We observed the extent to which they moved, shook, and shook when they were hit. To see if anyone would fall, we also rolled the basketball from 8 feet away to the foot of every light. None of them fell, but some parts that were shaken enough to detect loose visually and audibly may cause problems in time.
Ranarp is the most versatile and affordable lamp we have found. The cantilever type adjustable length arm directs the light where you need it, and the matte finish reduces glare.
Best for: Medium-sized living room; corner; placed on sofa, armchair or bedside.
Why it's great: If you need a light to perform a specific task, such as reading, browsing the web, making, or any activity where distracting glare or shadows can hinder concentration or eye fatigue, we recommend IKEA Ranarp. It turns out that it is more stable than the other lights we tested, the cantilever is easier to adjust, and it costs less than $50, making it one of the most affordable lights we have found. This is the floor-to-ceiling version of the desk lamp we have owned for about five years, just like its desktop brother, it has a white or black powder-coated matte finish that minimizes distracting reflective glare; beautiful Gold hardware; and striped power cord with fabric covering, it gives most lamps the style of black or white extension cord. In our test, a heavy base keeps the light stable (it prevents all our bounces from passing). Only excessive use of karate in the highest part of the light will make Ranarp lose confidence in the floor.
Ranarp is the only light with double joint adjustability we tested (another mission model from Target made us believe that we can adjust the angle of its arm, but it is locked in place). This allows us to dial in exactly where we want to direct the light. Other floor lamps only provide general downward projection or a limited range of motion. In addition, the lock dial allows you to extend or shorten the arm attachment.
We describe Ranarp's style as "Swedish industrial style": a touch of retro, but it does not make it a tribute to the past and today's design taste. This lamp is a bit reminiscent of the classic Anglepoise adjustable folding arm lamp (designed by British designer George Carwardine in 1932) or Luxo L-1 lamp (designed by Jac Jacobsen in 1937), but the IKEA designer gave up For the predecessors of the 1930s, we think it is a more elegant dial hinge solution, suitable for lamps that may be set to a specific angle and height and then placed separately.
Flaws but not spoilers: For all the other exemplary details, Ranarp's little chocolate on/off button feels trivial, and we can feel a slightly unpleasant sharp edge every time we press it. We want the textile-wrapped power cord to protrude from the base of the lamp rather than its central tube, but this is more of an aesthetic preference.
This surprisingly sturdy console light provides good ambient light. It looks similar to a lamp that is 10 times the price, and the tulip base should attract fans of medieval design.
Best for: Generally to large-size rooms; floating or in corners.
Advantages: Shade lights are suitable for bedrooms or living areas that require ambient light. Although many of the shade lights we tested did provide good light, the Oslo lights felt more sturdier, had less chance of tipping, and were easier to assemble. The weighted diameter of the lamp is 12.5 inches, and the base is very stable, able to withstand heavy pushes or flying basketballs thrown from the center, calm and calm-this is different from the cheap and slender IKEA Aläng, which is lightly touched It will shake at times.
Aesthetically, we think that Oslo is in the best position, providing the traditional shape of a classic floor lamp, with a simple all-white matte finish and a rotating horizontal striped paper lampshade, which looks much more expensive than the price of about $110. (This is a spitting picture of this $1,700 model). Its most notable feature is the inverted tulip-style base, inspired by the soft transition between the base and the base in the works of Finnish-American designer Eero Saarinen-medieval devotees may find this detail particularly pleasant.
Critics on Amazon also like this lamp. They found that the three-stage assembly is simple for one person; they appreciate the "clean", "modern" and "minimalist" design; and they like the output when used with a 100-watt bulb. However, some critics found that the all-white design showed any blemishes.
Flaws but not a spoiler: its 60-inch height is not adjustable, so it is best used as a supplementary light source instead of the side seat of a desk lamp.
Long-term test notes: Wirecutter senior editor Kalee Thompson told us that she really likes the versatility of Adesso Oslo. She has five bedrooms: "We have one of the three bedrooms, a reading area and an office. Obviously we like it. It. It's just a simple, sturdy, beautifully designed floor lamp." Wirecutter writer Sabrina Imbler also owns and likes Adesso Oslo. She said that they think its shade is very good, and the lamp can be seen in their room. It looks very elegant. As an apartment resident, Imbler also likes the base to be small enough to fit into narrow corners.
A sturdy tripod lamp made of dense rubber wood that can be pushed lightly but hardly moves. Lepower is suitable for a variety of decoration styles, and its large size makes it most suitable for spacious rooms.
*At the time of publication, the price was $75.
Best for: Medium to large size living room, floating or leaning against a corner wall.
Advantages: Lepower Wood tripod floor lamp beats our previous tripod choice Monique tripod floor lamp. It combines a better-looking design and higher-quality hardware at half the price. Monique is still a great lamp, but it looks and feels fragile next to the larger Lepower. With its sturdy rubber wood legs, woven fabric ropes and convincing artificial linen tones, Lepower demonstrates the durability of furniture that is intended to be used for many years.
We convened a few good high school hallway shoulder presses to see how Lepower performed under duress. We were pleased to observe that the weight of the solid wood legs of the lamp only swayed briefly before returning to a stable position. Those legs that are nearly 50 inches long are actually made up of three separate parts: each end is adjacent and is cut with a half circle of joinery and secured with two screws. The seams between each piece are almost invisible and add a beautiful carpentry touch.
The one detail we missed is Monique's smart wire routing, the wire is hidden in a leg and exposed from the bottom of the lamp. Due to the multi-piece wooden leg design, Lepower had to hang the power cord from the center. Some people found that this detail would distract from its original solemn appearance. But at this price, the power cord itself is much more attractive than people think. It includes a foot switch; once the light is placed in the corner, the brown braided cord will blend in rather than distract from the overall impression of Lepower.
Lepower’s average Amazon rating is 4.6 stars out of 5.0 stars, and nearly 80% of the more than 4,000 reviews (at the time of publication) are 5.0 stars. The lamp is praised for its "contemporary mid-century modern" design, higher quality woven fabric cords and "rich colors of wood". A small number of complaints mainly revolve around the durability of the lampshade or the conspicuous power cord hanging in the center of the lamp. Several other negative comments pointed out that the parts were damaged or missing when the product arrived, and some misaligned pre-drilled holes were used to connect the legs together.
Flaws but not spoilers: Although not big from any point of view, Lepower’s design has a visual weight that makes it best suited for rooms of medium to larger sizes. If the stability of the lamp is pushed hard enough from the top of the lampshade or from certain angles, the stability of the lamp can be tested, but we found that this fatal weakness can be solved by moving one of the three legs away from the location where the collision may occur.
This three-lamp tree lamp is stylish and tall, does not require a lot of space, but adds environmental and work lighting, and its brushed brass provides a little charm. The heavy-duty base eliminates any worry of accidental tipping.
*At the time of publication, the price was $250.
Best for: Small and medium-sized rooms that need to provide light sources in different directions.
Advantages: CB2 Trio floor lamp is our favorite tree lamp, especially suitable for smaller rooms, in these rooms, a single light source may have to meet multiple needs and users at the same time. Trio combines a compact and tall design, rich brushed brass, the surface looks almost golden, there is a particularly strong, roaring cylindrical base, in addition to the most powerful kicks, everything else is indifferent . Its three 4-inch diameter lampshades are spaced 8 inches apart on the upper half of the 67-inch high pole. Each tube can be independently rotated and aimed individually or uniformly for tasks, atmosphere, or general lighting duties.
Our previous first choice, the Aaron aged brass 3 lamp floor lamp, because the flat 10-inch round base requires more floor space; Trio uses a narrow, 5.5-inch diameter weighted iron base whose height is greater than its width, almost Cut Aaron's footprint in half. This simple change gives Trio a higher and simple outline, which aesthetically reflects the shape of the three tones, and makes it more elegant and cohesive as a decorative object.
Trio's rated lamp power is up to 60 watts (or LED bulbs up to 10 watts) and is equipped with three 9 watt LEDs. Each of the lamp's three socket lampshades is equipped with an exquisite on/off rotary switch that provides a satisfying and confident click sound when turned. Trio is also equipped with a decoratively friendly fabric woven power cord that is 6 feet long and should be long enough to connect to most outlets.
In 148 CB2 reviews (at the time of publication), customers praised Trio's "sturdy" and "elegant" design for "enhancing any room", and some reviewers requested that a dimmer switch be included for the option of "soft light."
Defects but not breaking the deal: Trio is three times more expensive than the Aaron 3-Light floor lamp we chose before, so if you are worried about the price, please stick to Aaron. Trio is also taller and heavier. The compact iron base makes the objects that a person assemble or move is quite bulky (about 32 pounds, carrying it feels like a CrossFit exercise). This design can benefit from dimmers to complement the three light switches. A few reviews pointed out that the lamp heads would become wobbly after installation, but we found that they were almost too tight at first, even though they would loosen with use.
Long-term test description: Wirecutter's full-time writer Katie Okamoto has owned Trio for nearly a year. She said this is her favorite lamp, which is used in a corner of the office where she works from home. She reported that she liked the soft warmth of brushed brass, the satisfying touch of touch, and the ability to customize lighting by opening and adjusting different combinations of three tones. Even in narrow corners, the smooth base is easy to vacuum. Katie warns that if you do need to move the floor, it is especially important to place the scratch pad in the center of the bottom of the heavy base to avoid scratching the floor. (The strong adhesive of the mat makes it difficult to realign after the first attempt.)
If you want drama-and you have enough space-we like this arc light. Compared with other moderately priced arc lamps, it is less prone to tipping and provides good light for reading.
May be out of stock
*At the time of publication, the price was US$400.
Best for: large rooms with high ceilings; stationed next to the seats.
Reason for being on the list: If you are looking for a personalized item suitable for a large room with a high ceiling, we will like the Basque Arc floor lamp. Compared with the other three arc lamps we tested, this lamp is easier to assemble and more stable. The exterior is inspired directly by the iconic Arco floor lamp designed by Achille Castiglioni and his brother Pier Giacomo in 1962. Although the Basque lamp provides light directly above the head just like its inspiration, its antennae ratio is more moderate, spanning a little more than half the original curvature of Arco, which is close to 7 feet. Don't get me wrong, Basque is still a big floor lamp. But its smaller footprint and abbreviated semi-circular arches accentuate the scale without complete control of the room.
To our delight, the Basque dome lamp is offset by a real Carrara marble base, flattened into a small but still heavy enough round base. Although it is not the original rectangular, 143-pound piece of cut marble, it is still a beautiful detail that can keep the headlights stable. The Basque does not sway or swing excessively when moving or adjusting; it survived a basketball aimed at its base and bounced on its arms without problems. The difference between the Basque and the original flat base design also simplifies assembly: it is assembled in less than five minutes after opening the package, all without additional help or curse.
The other arc lamp that we tried, LumiSource Salon floor lamp, had an improper proportion of the metal base, which always made us worry about tipping over. If in doubt, always use a floor lamp with a heavier foundation and better quality and thicker arms.
Flaws but not spoilers: The round marble base is easier to assemble and move than the original design, but it is undeniable that something will be lost when downsizing. No application is required for rooms with low ceilings (less than 8-10 feet).
If you have a dark corner where the lighting provided by other lights is insufficient or not suitable at all, we recommend Adesso Felix because of its lightsaber-like thin and light design and powerful atmosphere setting glow.
*At the time of publication, the price was $255.
Best for: rooms that require additional lighting for dark corners.
Reason for listing: The low-key and simple Adesso Felix LED wall washer floor lamp is our favorite among the many pole models, which are popular because of their ability to enhance the atmosphere. We recommend Felix because it is well-made, provides three brightness settings through touch control, and is almost impossible to tip over. Rod lights like Felix are designed to be placed in corners and aimed at walls to increase the secondary ambient light. Batman who runs on the main lights like Robin-a luminous partner to fill gaps that other lights may not reach. .
A 65-inch-long tube with a diameter of about 1 inch and an antique brass finish, Felix leaves a pretty good impression, like a smooth lightsaber like Tom Ford imagined, placed in a 7.5-inch tall 4.5 inches wide on a black marble base. At all three brightness settings—just tap the top of the bar to adjust—the light output is warm and pleasant. When adjusted to the brightest setting and paired with another main overhead light or work light, we think Felix creates a good ambient light for reading or working on a computer. Think of the stick light as how a subwoofer complements a home theater setup: it is one-dimensional in itself, but it creates a higher sense of immersion when paired with existing lighting.
If there is no full-body collision, you will never knock Felix down-thanks to the heavier design at the bottom. If you are worried about buying a lamp with a non-replaceable integrated LED, please rest assured that Felix should be able to illuminate the corners of your home for a long time: its 30-watt LED bulb has a rated usage time of 50,000 hours, which is close to 11.5 hours. If the light is turned on for 12 hours a day, it can be used for several years, and if the light is turned on for 8 hours a day, it can be used for a little more than 17 years. 1 To be sure, we will pay close attention to this point during long-term testing. We are studying the feasibility of replacing the built-in LED. If you need to go to a lighting repair shop.
Critics like "minimalist" design. Some people equate Felix with "landscape lighting" because it has the effect of enhancing the vertical atmosphere. Another praised the lamp for "almost no space," and visually disappear into the background when turned off.
Flaws but not saboteurs: Due to the nature of its single-pole design, Felix is not intended to be used as the main light source in the room. It is also quite heavy, weighing about 14 pounds, and may bend or break if not handled properly. Compared with other higher-grade finishes, the clear, lightweight rope looks a bit cheaper. The touch switch is located on the top of the pole, which may make it difficult for some people to use, but it can be easily solved with a plug-in smart socket. The LED bulbs are integrated-so they are not replaceable-but as mentioned above, we don't think you need to replace the bulbs soon.
We really like the rotating head and mid-century modern design of the Threshold cantilever floor lamp, but this Target's own brand lamp loses points because the cantilever is difficult to adjust (we attribute it to the design of the small dial). At this price, it can be used as a bedside lamp with little adjustment and a far cry.
The George Kovacs P303-2 LED floor lamp is the smallest floor lamp we have tested so far. The compact light has a modern chrome finish and an integrated 518 lumens LED array. If you can find it (it had very little stock at the time of publication), it looks very suitable for a very small apartment, especially an apartment with a low ceiling; it is a bit too small for an ordinary living room.
If we choose a lamp just for reading purposes, then the ADS360 Crane LED floor lamp will be at the top of our list. It is compact and easy to adjust, with a four-way LED touch dimmer, which can emit pleasant light from below for reading. It is even smaller than George Kovacs—essentially an overhead work lamp, not a full-fledged floor lamp.
The narrow and light IKEA Aläng seems to be a bargain. Then you assemble it and notice that there is nothing in the light that makes people feel confident, safe, or particularly well-designed. Its unstable base and long, retractable center tube look and feel not long enough; only a trivial and cheap-looking turntable can lock the required height of the light in place. Compared with the IKEA work light option of the same cost, this option missed all the marks of the goalkeeper.
For those who want to know the designer's decorating catalog options, we did mark a pair of lights from CB2 and West Elm for consideration. The availability of the CB2 John floor lamp and the model we picked from West Elm (now discontinued) fluctuated during our testing period, which is common with designer decoration retailers' inventory throughout the season.
IKEA Milleryr (the floor lamp version of this table lamp) is a good floor lamp at a reasonable price, but it seems to have been discontinued at the time of writing. We like the height adjustable, but we don’t particularly like the thin tube extending from the top of the pole to achieve this goal. The fabric of the lampshade feels fragile and thin. In general, we think it is as decorative as unseasoned pasta in the design department.
Our previous choice, the Monique tripod floor lamp, is easy to assemble, light in weight and not easy to tip over. In other words, its thin mosquito legs—the narrowest specification we’ve tested—look and feel fragile, but the cost of this lamp is more than twice that of our new preferred Lepower wooden tripod floor lamp. We still like Monique's smart wire routing system, which hides the wire in a leg and sticks out from the bottom end. If you can find it, it is still a sturdy lamp, although we continue to notice inventory issues over the past year .
After the assembly is complete, we have a lot of likes about the SH Lighting 31171F-SG adjustable tripod floor lamp: adjustable height, extra-large drum cover, smooth metal drawstring control device, and the design of the power cord through its center tube for a cleaner indoor presence . It played a role in the testing process-its top-heavy design combined with the low position of its three legs makes the floor lamp unstable and may be overturned by children, pets or happily drunk party guests.
Brightech Emma LED tripod floor lamp allows you to buy one less thing because it comes with a 60-watt equivalent LED bulb. This is a perfect tripod lamp, which can be assembled by just twisting its adjacent lamp legs a few times. It looks particularly pleasant when placed in a corner. The problem we encountered during the test is its wooden legs-they are too light, when a basketball rolls towards it, the light will sway and move on the floor. The included lampshade is also an unusual one, even if it is not a clever flat packaging design, it requires aligning two metal circular frames and snapping the paper and fabric lampshade on the top and bottom, all of which are fixed by Velcro on the edges. The fit is not perfect, but if you move the edge of the shadow out of sight, it is acceptable.
We really like the sturdy metal structure and Gothic style of the Article Black Treo metal fabric floor lamp, which is a sturdy tip-proof tripod lamp that is easy to assemble (but a bit cumbersome to move). Its wide-legged posture and large-diameter lampshade make this lamp most suitable for larger rooms, where its all-black appearance does not take up space. Compared to its size, Treo’s rated maximum output power is only 40 watts.
We love all aspects of Target’s Project 62 Ellis tripod floor lamp—the classic antique brass finish, reasonable price, the included neutral white lampshade, and the decor-friendly design that hides the cord in the legs. Unfortunately, we exclude it from the competition because it is often unavailable. If you can still find it in the store, but it is no longer shipped, we would recommend it as a reliable choice.
Threshold oak tripod floor lamp is another classic vintage-style tripod lamp sold by Target; this one comes with more traditional wood finishes and joint details. Likewise, limited and uncommon availability (no longer shipped at the time of writing) and its more specific theme style prevent us from recommending it as a top choice.
Noting thousands of positive reviews on the Internet, we have high hopes for the Norine 61" tripod floor lamp. However, our test device was damaged by the threaded connector, which made it impossible for us to ensure the tight fit between each leg and the three-way switch after assembly. , A lamp looks as if it has sprained an ankle, it will fall over with just a light push.
Aaron aged brass 3 lamp floor lamp is our previous tree-shaped choice. It is well-made and stable, and the price is moderate, and it can complete many lamp jobs. If your budget is limited, we still recommend it. But its moderate output of 40 watts per lampshade ranks lower among all the lamps we tested, and its mid-century adjacent design looks and feels a bit cheaper compared to our first choice.
The Luken brushed nickel adjustable 3-light tree floor lamp adopts a more obvious 1950s style design, which may not complement every interior decoration. In addition to the shape, this three-lamp tree lamp is almost the same as the Aaron 3 lamp floor lamp in other aspects. But the hinges that connect each curtain to the center tube do feel a bit loose. We worry that each hinge will become looser and looser over time.
Regardless of the intent and purpose, the Brightech Jacob floor lamp and the aforementioned Aaron 3-Light floor lamp seem to be brothers from different mothers. They are the same size, almost the same style, and both have indistinguishable antique brass finishes. What makes Jacob unique is that it includes a complete three-year warranty and three budget LED bulbs in the box. Therefore, if you want this special style lamp for more than $5, immediately unpack, assemble and It is a perfect choice to use.
Wrought Studio Nahant 67" tree floor lamp (having inventory issues at the time of writing) is nearly 67 inches tall, with a certain stability and weight, and yells "Quality! "But like Luken, Nahant’s unique retro decorative design is characterized by its three prominent tones, which are also classified as the best choice for certain types of interiors. We also found that when adjusting the target, the tone feels More stiff than smooth; each loosens over time, but always feels that it takes two hands instead of one to adjust safely.
The Light Society SoHo modern nickel stainless steel/marble arc floor lamp (not currently available) has an overweight real marble base that gives it immovable stability and is very similar to the original Arco lamp, which is openly imitated. Just don't plan to move it after putting it in place. This is the most difficult to assemble among the lights we have called. It turns out that putting it together is a 30-minute swearing and sweat-inducing test of will and hardware. The porthole was originally designed by Castiglioni to allow two people to carry a heavy base with a broom, but here it seems to be just to counter us. After assembling, we found that the top of the metal dome lampshade was too easy to deviate from the center when moving.
After unpacking the LumiSource Salon Floor Lamp, we immediately noticed that the edges around its drum-shaped lampshade were poorly adhered. This is bad enough, but we especially don't care about the flexible metal arm of the lamp, which can easily sway and sway like an angler's fishing rod under the lightest touch. It feels and looks unstable.
CB2 Big Dipper arc brushed nickel floor lamp almost solves all the shortcomings of LumiSource Salon, except for the metal base of the same size, which does not give people much confidence. Nonetheless, if you prefer an arc lamp with a lampshade instead of a dome, the Big Dipper is taller and brighter (up to 150 watts), and has a higher stretched arc arm that will not swing as sharply as its counterpart.
We plan to test more rod lights for future updates, because our current choice, Adesso Felix LED wall washer, has been experiencing inventory issues. At the same time, minimalists looking for a light source for the narrowest corners should consider the Orren Ellis Tregenna 60" LED floor lamp, which is an ultra-thin, 60-inch high pole-shaped lamp that almost disappears from view when closed. The lamp is closed. There is only one awkward and cheap dimmer box that has been damaged, which is troublesome to adjust, and it does not match the other stylish modern chrome design of the lamp.
Not a floor lamp, but to meet similar needs, the Humanhome Lynea lamp is a special shell design, if you have the right place, it looks great. But it has too many placement restrictions to make it the first choice. The lamp can only be installed where a power socket can be plugged in, and the relatively short aluminum tube needs to be fixed in place with the help of an in-wall mounting bracket.
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Gregory Han is a design, travel and lifestyle writer and co-author of "Creative Space: People, Homes and Studios Inspire Inspiration". His work can be found in Design Milk, Dwell, Domino, Apartment Therapy and Airbnb.
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