Architectural Floor Lamps
Put your finest works of art on display in style with the Antonio Articulating Easel Floor Lamp by Visual Comfort. Featuring a wide base for stability and an adjustable head that allows light to be precisely positioned, this lamp is slender and sophisticated on its own. Add a favorite painting or photo print to the easel brackets, and it becomes a customized showpiece displaying your unique aesthetic tastes.
Go big or go home doesn't have to be a choice with the Cerno Valeo LED Floor Lamp. Bring this big fixture right into home or office to make a dramatically architectural statement. The silhouette is almost industrial, but significantly warmed for the home by the naturally decorative grain of the Walnut wood frame, which is elegantly angled to drop the linen shade far across the space. The reach and height of the shade are adjustable to custom-fit this piece to the room, so that it provides ideally placed light; many other fixtures of such an imposing size lack this versatility.
A giant among men, the ITRE Great JJ Floor Lamp dwarfs the everyday floor lamp with its grand dimensions and illuminating beauty. Adjustable just like an ordinary task lamp, the Great JJ Floor Lamp impresses in the living room or large dining area. Choose from several finish options.
The Hubbardton Forge Henry Floor Lamp is for the consumer who appreciates the shapes and forms in contemporary design, but still wants to maintain traditional character in their lighting options. A single Steel stem supports an adjustable arm that is completed with a simple shade. A metal cage attaches the shade to the adjustable arm, adding a small amount of industrial aesthetic.
Yet another fantastic design from Giancarlo Fassina and Michele de Lucchi, the Tolomeo With Shade Floor Lamp by Artemide brings together a simple design with immense flexibility and powerful illumination. Its long stem features 4 adjustable arms, and its half cone shade diffuses the light with a unique mix of directness and spread. The frame is made of Aluminum with Steel support cables, and its shade comes in a variety of Fabric options for visual variety.
The beauty of wood shines through in the Slamp Woody Floor Lamp. Its aluminum stem sprouts from a wood base, sharply angling into an overall arc before culminating in a flared polycarbonate shade. This shade, available in a variety of colors, carries through on the wood theme with its distinctive wood grain print. Designed by Luca Mazza.
Offering you a slender and clean design is the Morris Floor Lamp from House of Troy. Its wonderful finishes offer a warm and tranquil blend in all homes along with its adjustable height that provides versatility high quality lighting. Its unique display and unbelievable features fit in any space its placed in.
A wonderfully adaptable floor lamp that proves functionality and style go well together. The Artemide Demetra LED Floor Lamp’s pragmatic design is made from sturdy aluminum and has fully adjustable arms and head. This fixture also contains a tiltable, rotatable diffuser with an incorporated dimmer switch so that you have full control of luminosity as well as positioning. From the first moment you plug it in, you’ll see there’s no lighting task this lamp can’t handle.
Adjustable floor lighting on a grand scale. The massively over-sized Flos Superarchimoon Floor Lamp features a large pleated cloth shade and internal glass shade at the end of lengthy tubular aluminum arms, which are variably adjustable via heavy-duty stainless steel springs. Stays stable at any angle courtesy of the six counterweights in the sand-cast aluminum base.
The Robert Abbey Bruno Adjustable Double Arm Pharmacy Floor Lamp features two shades at the end of two adjustable boom arms. The classic look of the shades complimented with the minimalism throughout the rest of the piece lends itself to being modern while also having old world characteristics. Half-chrome bulbs are recommended to complete the look and minimize glare.
The Artemide Tolomeo Reading Floor Lamp with 9 Inch Base was designed by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina to provide the superb light and directionality of the original Tolomeo table lamp--but on a larger scale. This floor lamp is made entirely out of aluminum and steel, the shade and arms infinitely and smoothly adjustable.
The flexibility of the Z-Bar without the need for a table. The proportions of the Koncept Z-Bar Gen 3 Floor Lamp make it the ideal reading lamp near an easy chair or counter, with its flexible head and easy to use touchstrip dimmer near the head. Finish and LED color temperature options available.
Designed by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina. The Tolomeo with Shade Reading Floor Lamp from Artemide draws on the appearance of the original desk lamp, adapting it into a stylish floor lamp to read by. It couples the sleek adjustability that’s the trademark of the Tolomeo family with a convenient shade that adds visual spice. The floor lamp features fully adjustable, articulated arms in brilliantly polished aluminum, lightweight for easy movement yet also extremely durable.
With elements that blend rustic aesthetics with the subtle touch of contemporary minimalism, the Addison Adjustable Pharmacy Floor Lamp by House of Troy is ideal for modern living environments for its unobtrusive, humble appearance and its ultra-high functionality. Based on the pharmacy lamps of an era long since past, the Addison is fully comfortable at the home-of-today with modernized touches to help its seamless integration into a society that seems to have forgotten the era that it hails from. At just 10 pounds, the fixture is able to sit in just about any interior living space without occupying too much room. Height can be adjusted according to the consumer’s needs. Fixture uses an incandescent bulb (not included) and is best suited for rooms like offices, study areas and living rooms.
The Effimera Floor Lamp by Prandina is an angular take on the arc style floor lamps. There is an elegant lightness about the intersecting aluminum and steel stems. A round base anchors this fixture and echoes the shape of the drum-like shade. The soft, diffused illumination is ideal for reading and task lighting, and the stylish look of this lamp is sure to complement your living room, bedroom, or office.
Whether adjusting for height, length or tilt, the Artemide Tolomeo Mega Floor Lamp does it all. Designed by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, this floor lamp features an extruded and anodized aluminum articulated arm structure.
The Robert Abbey Havana 3-Arm Floor Lamp is super cool, modern retro lighting from acclaimed designer Jonathan Adler. Each of the adjustable shades has a funky perforated teardrop pattern, each arm is adjustable, and each lamp has its own independent hi-lo dimming switch. A great and groovy addition to today's contemporary interiors.
A dramatic blend of suspension and natural materials, the Cerno Fons Floor Lamp references fundamental engineering techniques and morphs them into a warm and inviting light fixture. A long-reaching cantilever arm resembling those used in bridge construction exposes the structural elements; natural walnut supports the aluminum arm with a pitched tension cable clearly holding the whole structure together. The warm light within the linen shade seems to float weightlessly making the balancing act of such a long reach impressive.
Serpentine, stylish, state of the art. The Structures S7 LED Floor Lamp brings new meaning to adjustability with a malleable form that can be configured in just about any way you can imagine. Designer Nicolas Pichelin uses a new, patented composite material that is at once flexible and rigid for the S7's body, resulting in a poseable silhouette that needs no tools to adjust. Shape as desired by pulling the coils apart, then simply plug in the LED head and power cord once the unit is stable.
Deriving its name from the star constellation, the Seed Design Archer Floor Lamp features a solid beech wood bow, the design meant to resonate a combative spirit. The bowstring was created for easy adjustability, it also remains out of sight when looked at from a distance. The shape is inspired by a centaur holding a bow, with all the wires and hardware concealed within the wooden body for a streamlined look.
There are many interpretations of arc floor lamps, but none quite as unique as the Oluce Coupe Arc Floor Lamp, designed in 1967 by Joe Colombo. The off-centered placement of the stem on the shade is intriguing, achieving a beautiful form of balance and function. In addition to the convenient reach, the stem is also height adjustable and rotatable. The base is mostly round but straight at the back so as to sit flush against the wall.
Bring surrealist fab to your environment with The Lighting Archives Floor Lamp by Slamp. This line of floor lamps feature vibrant abstract artwork that glow with contemporary funk, with an assortment of design options. Fractal psychedelic images, certain to inspire creativity, convey an avantgarde arty vibe to your groovy living space.
Inspired by the storage vessels of antiquity, the Bover Amphora Outdoor Floor Lamp modernizes that classic silhouette. Hand-wrapped polyethylene fibers are woven into the elongated basketlike shape, and treated to withstand exposure to the elements. Inside, a Frosted polyethylene globe protects and diffuses light from the bulb inside. Even the cord is protected with waterproof neoprene, ensuring years of safe and beautiful illumination no matter the weather.
Studio style lighting, like Apollo Floor Lamp by Seed Design, illuminates the interior of homes and hospitality spaces with indirect lighting. The contemporary lamp does not shy away from metallic accents or bold curvatures that provide a timeless presentation of floor lighting. Apollo Floor Lamp adjusts to various illumination needs throughout the day by a touch of a button. From the back of the lamps adjustable head, the illumination from the LED lamp may be lowered or increased to suit the environment. Apollo Floor Lamp is a rewarding addition to interior design.
The Hercules LED Floor Lamp by Seed Designed plays on the quality that the Greek mythological figure of the same name is known for – strength. Strong Steel construction and strong design-minded style join with strong technology to create a sure standout in your lighting theme. A lever allows for adjustment of the lamp’s arc while the rotatable head allows for further adjustment of the lights direction by the user. Touch dimmer switch. Black textile cord.
The Virgo Floor Lamp by Arteriors offers an ethereal quality while remaining minimal and sleek. Its aluminum body forms a narrow bar that stands tall atop a rectangular slab of white marble. A series of bars adorn the fixture, holding another set of pipes to create a flowing decorative element. Light shines softly from behind its rectangular linen shade. Open and airy, the lamp’s unique design is ideal for adding an artistic statement piece to your home.
The Robert Abbey Doughnut C Floor Lamp is a wonderful fixture with a minimal design allowing it to fit unobtrusively next to any seat in the house. A Hi-lo dimming switch allows you to easily adjust the lighing to suit your needs. The Doughnut C Floor Lamp features a Rectangular Snowflake fabric shade and metal body with Antique finishing.
Glowing from the inside like a lit-up cocoon, the Ingo Maurer Wo-Tum-Bu Floor Lamp represents the possibility of life and hope for the future. Formed through an elaborate 8-step paper dyeing process invented by textile creative Dagmar Mombach and formed into its unique lamp design by Ingo Maurer, the Wo-Tum-Bu is a seamless blend of visual beauty and technical sophistication.
Reminiscent of the glow of the moon, the FLOS Superloon Floor Lamp is an innovative, wonder-inspiring piece that provides ambient lighting and direct light for areas like living rooms and bedrooms as well as commercial spaces. The lamp features a head made of metal that spins, an extruded stem, die-cast joints and a Dim-to-Warm function that causes the tone of the light to shift from colder to warmer as it dims in intensity. Designed by Jasper Morrison, the piece uses energy efficient LED Edge Lighting that incorporates the light in the edge of a translucent, white disc.
The Tru LED Floor Lamp by Nemo is a slender, structured, and minimalistic design from Italian architect Robert Paoli. Standing tall, this piece was created with the concept of making an object that deceives the eye with a wafer-thin build, showcasing a balance between what we see and what an object can hide. Airy and bright, this form brings a brilliant dose of energy-efficient light to spaces while appearing as a bold rectangle or simply as light depending on where you view it from.
At seven feet tall, the Cerno Silva Giant Floor Lamp is a truly towering example of sleek, modern form combined with functionality and energy efficiency. Its large shade hovers high in the air at the top of a tapered length of wood, the bottom of which comprises one leg of a tripod base together with a curve of aluminum tubing.
Designed to withstand the elements in style, the Bover Garota Tall Outdoor Floor Lamp fully protects an interior light source with a woven synthetic shade and polyethylene globe diffuser. The round shell is precisely wrapped with a vertical pattern, resembling a natural wicker shade that comfortably diffuses the brightness of the center. In addition to the sturdiness of the Stainless Steel base, the frosted inner diffuser is UV protected, guaranteeing longevity of the design in all types of weather conditions.
The Alma Light Note Floor Lamp is a tall, masculine design with an acute sense of ambient light, shining diffused illumination above and below its minimalistic structure. The open frame is able to command an interior space with its height and straight lines, yet can blend easily in to spaces that simply require some accent light with a more modern touch.
There is nothing accidental about the Contardi Lighting Oops Arc Floor Lamp, a towering design fashioned from solid wood and accessorized with a deep cotton shade. The two halves of the white shade almost touch at the center, leaving a slight opening that reveals the inner bulb. The wooden stem casts a long length of light, hanging the shade over hard-to-reach areas with a big visual impact.
The Renwick Floor Lamp by Hudson Valley Lighting is a cool and contemporary piece with a sleek, minimalistic design. Uncomplicated and utilitarian, a slender metal body curves at either end, balanced with a perpendicular foot as it supports a rectangular shade with a rounded top. Shaping a downward cast layer of illumination, this handsome floor lamp is completed with a beautiful uniform finish that highlights its architectural flair, standing confidently in the rooms it brightens.
The Bastille Floor Lamp by Arteriors adds an architectural and elegant touch to the rooms it brightens. With an airy composition, the slender metal rods of this piece form a tapered body and concave top, combining clean, straight lines and opposing curves. The open construction of this sturdy base creates a space for light and shadow to playfully interact with walls and floors as the crisp, drum-shaped shade at the top of this piece diffuses a lovely layer of light. A bold finish completes this handsome floor lamp as it makes a confident statement wherever it stands.
The Rylan Floor Lamp by Arteriors is a simple and stunning display with some architectural flair. A beautiful block of marble anchors this lamp, adding a textured touch to the smooth, tall, open arch that defines the silhouette of this piece. Completed with a lovely finish, this metal body supports a wide linen shade with softly rounded edges and a cotton lining, diffusing an even layer of light that creates a welcoming environment. A charming interplay of shapes allows this captivating floor lamp to act as a functional piece of art in the rooms it brightens.
The Industrial Elements Floor Lamp by ELK Lighting brings a contemporary touch to your home with this large and architectural piece. Supported by a slim circular base, a thin metal body reaches upward to support a spacious metal dome-shaped shade with a contrasting interior finish that casts an even layer of light on surroundings. With an elegant form, this floor lamp is given a functional touch with an adjustable neck that keeps this minimalistic piece practical wherever placed within your home
The Pivot LED Floor Lamp by Fabbian is an elegant piece that matches form and function by Italy-born Vittorio Massimo. A solid and straightforward design, the architectural influence of the designer is noticeable as this floor lamp extends from the corner of a square base with a tall and slender profile. True to its name, this piece can be easily arranged to lend an even and useful layer of light to surroundings from its refined and elegant form.
The AJ7 Bellevue Floor Lamp by &Tradition blends sculptural simplicity with a Bauhaus-influenced design by architect Arne Jacobsen. Named for some of his earlier architectural accomplishments, the Bellevue Theatre and Bellevue Petrol Station, this design was crafted in 1929 with a 45-degree shade that has become a signature element throughout many of Jacobsen’s designs. A graceful cohesion of classic craftsmanship and clean lines that capture Danish Modernism, the shade of this floor lamp is artfully spun from a single piece of metal. With a less-is-more mindset, this ever-contemporary design is tailored and elegant.
A great feat of engineering and, quite simply, one sexy floor lamp. From the top of its shade to the bottom of its base, every detail of the Lola Floor Lamp by LZF has been precisely engineered and constructed. The distinctive shade is actually made out of many individual slices of Wood Veneer that are fitted together for the greatest strength as well as the most decorative appeal. The Metal base has been similarly designed to look delicate--and even a little chaotic--but ultimately be sturdy and well-balanced; it's the ideal architectural complement to the show-stopping shade it supports.
Simple yet statement worthy, the Beam LED Floor Lamp by Contardi Lighting is a practical and artful creation from interior designer Maria Vafiadis. With clean lines and softly arched corners, this architectural design is a functionally sophisticated addition to spaces, beautifully bringing a layer of energy-efficient light to rooms. This minimalistic and bold floor lamp is a handsome, balanced addition to locations needing more light, complementing a range of décor styles with its confident form.
The Penelope LED Floor Lamp by Antonangeli lends spaces an artful and playful blend of light and shadow with this creation from designer Sebastiano Tosi. With a background in industrial, architectural, and interior design, his multidisciplinary approach gives this minimalistic floor lamp an elegant look. A metal wire globe is supported by a slender body and holds an energy-efficient source of upward and downward cast illumination at its top that plays through the geometrical structure around it. Contemporary and engaging, this design is a simple yet stunning addition to spaces.
With a simple structure and minimalist details, the Sarsa Floor Lamp exudes a mid-century modern aesthetic. This fixture features a cream concrete base and a fixed Natural Teak arm. An Ivory Linen drum shade is hung over the arm by its Gray Cloth cord, and its height can be adjusted and locked by wrapping the desired amount around the rustic hook. Industrial, architectural, and minimalistic in form, this piece blends well with a variety of home decor styles.
Overtly architectural with minimalist aesthetics. The Reach Floor Lamp from Hubbardton Forge features an angled base that calls to mind the flying buttresses of a gothic cathedral. Such high drama is tempered by the slim Wrought Iron, spare detailing and skewed conical shade, bringing design elements forged in the Middle Ages right into the modern era. It’s crafted by hand by Vermont, USA’s skilled artisans only when they receive your order. The shade, however, is fabric, diffusing light for the perfect glow for reading, working, or simply lighting up your room.
Like a modern high-rise, the Axis71 Gever 91 Column LED Floor Lamp is a design that is architectural at its core. Standing at almost 6 feet tall, the structurally sound column directs a strong beam of powerful LED light upward, creating comfortable indirect lighting for spaces that don’t require task lighting. The stainless steel material gives a masculine and industrial edge that can accommodate extremely modern interiors, and can even act as a decorate statement piece when unlit.
A geometric take on a classic design, the William Pharmacy Floor Lamp is an architectural beauty. The metallic finish adds a little shine and gives the simple form a little pop. The lamp's base is crafted to slide under desks, tables, or chairs to better light areas intended for reading or working.
A sophisticated minimalist take on the enduring pharmacy lamp. Let the Dessau LED Floor Lamp from Tech Lighting serve you as an elegant reading companion or an architectural accent for your room's ambiance. It's an unmissable design, cutting through the air in sharp angles and clean shapes. Its bracket figure comes to light with a streamlined base and an angular column. Perched at the top, its pointed shade keeps its touch-sensitive dimmer, light switch, and LEDs elegantly concealed. Turn it on for an even spread of clean illumination.
Why We Love Architect Floor Lamps
Originally designed so that architects could see blueprints better, architect floor lamps are the epitome of utilitarian design. Their adjustable heads and swiveling necks, allow you to direct light wherever you need and make them perfect for task lighting. However, over the years, these lamps have evolved from their bare-bones purpose, ultimately resulting in an industrial light fixture that gets the job done and looks stunning doing it. Add to these simplistic pieces and update the rest of your home’s light fixtures with architectural outdoor lighting and architectural pendant lighting. Doing this will give your home a cohesive feel and the understated style pairs well with many other interior design approaches.
Where Architectural Floor Lamps Work Best
If you really want to take advantage of these pieces, you should place your architectural floor lamp in a space where you need task lighting. This makes them perfect for both home office and creative spaces. You can change the direction of the light as you see fit, and benefit from the stylistic addition of these impressive fixtures. But just because architect floor lamps were designed to work, doesn’t mean they need to be confined to a workspace. They also look stunning in a living room or den. They’ll provide the perfect bright light for reading, and when not in use, these lights will provide an elegant height to the room’s decor. For the rather large task that these lights do, they have a relatively small footprint, so place them wherever you see fit and enjoy their shining presence.
Favorite Architectural Floor Lamp Shapes & Colors
In their truest form, the architect's task floor lamps are simplistic L shapes with matte black finishes that truly embody utilitarian principles, and we absolutely love them. However, in this collection, you’ll find much more than just the classics. Giant architectural floor lamps add even more height and structure to these imposing fixtures and provide a brighter shine, making them perfect for larger rooms. We tend to favor the pieces that maintain the traditional structure, but update it a bit with shiny metallic finishes and cool, contemporary shades. They feel less industrial but are still up to the task of providing bright, ample light.
How to Choose the Perfect Architectural Floor Lamp
With all lamps, but especially with architectural floor lamps, you’ll want to precisely measure your space, making sure that you take both the width and the height into account. Though the long arms and adjustable necks provide this light with its functionality, they also increase the amount of space that they take up. Measuring before you buy will ensure that your new lamp fits perfectly in your space. If you have a smaller room, consider opting for a piece with a less traditional but more practical arm length.
Other Considerations
If you want additional impressively structural lighting options, you’ve come to the right place. 72-inch floor lamps are available in a variety of styles and designs, some much more compact than these architect floor lamps. Hanging floor lamps have a similar style but with the added delicacy of suspended accents. And, for a stylish and energy-efficient fixture, consider browsing our collection of LED floor lamps.
