Floor Lamps for the Living Room
Explore floor lamps for the living room, from reading lamps beside an armchair to taller designs that light an empty corner. A standing lamp is easy to place as the furniture layout changes.
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Where should a living room floor lamp go?
Place a reading lamp just beyond the outer arm of a sofa or chair so the light falls onto the page rather than behind you. In a corner, turn the shade towards the seating. Explore the broader floor lamp collection for more shapes and finishes.
Choosing height and shade
For reading, the lower edge of the shade should sit close to seated eye level and shield the bulb. A wider or upward facing shade spreads ambient light farther. Add living room wall lights to balance the opposite side of the room.
Worldwide shipping
Our floor lamps for the living room ship worldwide, with regular exports to the USA, UK, EU and UAE. For custom lighting, dimensions, finishes and electrical components can be specified for the destination, including agreed UL, CE or other requirements. International ordering FAQs.
Need a different scale, material or finish? Explore our bespoke lighting and custom commissions.
Common questions
What height floor lamp for a living room?
Beside an armchair, 58 to 64 inches puts the bottom of the shade just below eye level when seated, which is right for reading. Arc and ambient lamps run 65 to 72 inches and throw light across the room instead.
Where should it sit relative to the sofa?
At the outer arm rather than behind the seat, so light falls forward into the room. In a corner, angle the shade back towards the seating instead of into the wall.
Which base is most stable?
A cast brass or heavy iron base will not shift when someone walks past. A tripod spreads the load and suits an uneven floor. If the lamp is going somewhere with children or a dog, tell us and we specify the heavier base.