Floor Lamps

A floor lamp solves the corner of a living room that no ceiling fixture reaches, and the reading chair that was never given its own point. Like table lamps, it needs only a socket, which makes it the practical answer in a finished flat.

The range covers arc lamps sized to reach over a sofa, tripod and column lamps for corners, and directional reading lamps.

An arc lamp needs more floor clearance than most people expect — the base sits well back from where the shade lands. Measure the gap behind your sofa before deciding on one.