The 15 Best Floor Lamps Will Instantly Brighten Your Mood (and Your Home)


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Best Affordable Floor Lamp

Article Leap Black Floor Lamp

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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