Shabby Chic Floor Lamps

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Vanessa is a New York-based designer specializing in architectural lighting. Whether you are planning an event, want to illuminate your backyard retreat or simply need advice on what lamp to purchase for your bedroom, Vanessa will be more than happy to share her knowledge and expertise.

Updated 07/11/2022

It is highly unlikely that you've ever seen a collection of floor lamps like this. These lovely and eclectic shabby chic floor lamps look like something plucked out of Alice in Wonderland. From floor lamps that look like streetlights to floor lamps that look like teacups stacked on top of each other, it is guaranteed they will add an element of intrigue to your decorative style.

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Rustic White Lamp

Andover Mills™

A shabby chic floor lamp perfect for modern and seaside aesthetics. The bell-shaped cream shade rests on a slim rod. Seashell and seahorse accents complete the coastal look of the composition. It includes a matching seashell finial.

$95.99 ~~$197.99~~

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Great for farmhouse, vintage, transitional, and especially for coastal interiors. This piece looks perfect when placed beside an upholstered couch or armchair in a pastel or mid-tone neutral color. You can coordinate its look with the rest of the lighting fixtures. Opt for a chandelier or a table lamp with sea-inspired or beaded details that echo the ones from this lamp.

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Baluster Floor Lamp

These shabby chic floor lamps have an elegant appeal to them. They can spruce up spaces with their classic silhouette frame resting on a round base. A fabric drum shade on top completes the look.

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Turned Floor Lamp

Classy with rustic tones, this shabby chic standard lamp adds warmth to a room. Features a white drum shade resting on a classic silhouette. Its simple aesthetic and light brown wood-like finish complements any style.

Designer Advice:

Elevate the look of your farmhouse, cottage, country, or rustic-style interior with this elegant piece. Its details and finish work well with neutral-toned couches. A deep tan sofa matches perfectly with the brown color of the lamp post, while white or light cream ones lend a stunning contrast to this piece. Install a warm light bulb to complete the cozy vibe.

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Traditional Rustic Lamp

French country style meets classic tones in these shabby chic lamps. Perfect for reading nooks or bedsides. Made from plastic, its traditional silhouette is topped with a beautiful gray linen shade with complementing paneled detailing.

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Distressed Floor Lamp

A floor lamp with shabby chic styling. This piece is inspired by French country touches to brighten up your intimate spaces. Its plinth base has a distressed white finish for an added rustic appeal.

Designer Advice:

The weathered paint finish of this piece beautifully brings a farmhouse touch to coastal and transitional interiors. Meanwhile, its visual heft is ideal for larger rooms. For an elegant arrangement, we recommend pairing this lamp with more refined furniture pieces, so the space doesn’t look completely distressed.

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Shabby Chic Floor Lamps

Buying Guide

What features should I look for in a shabby chic floor lamp for a bedroom?

Shabby chic floor lamps are characterized by their neutral color palette, charming patterns, mixed media embellishments, and distressed wood or metal stands and bases.

If you’re trying to create a shabby chic aesthetic in your bedroom, pick a floor lamp that has a distressed, worn look to coordinate with your bed frame or chest of drawers. The stands are typically constructed of turned or carved wood with a weathered white painted finish.

You should also aim for a color palette that’s relatively neutral with light shades of cream, white, and gray to match your bedding. You could also use the floor lamp to introduce a pop of pastel blue, green, or pink.

What is the right lampshade diameter for a Shabby Chic floor lamp?

Shabby Chic floor lamps can have almost any diameter shade, but shades that are 8” or less in diameter and close to the light bulb may pose a fire hazard if a standard light bulb is used for too long. Make sure to use a lamp shade that is the same size or larger than the one provided by the manufacturer.

Keep in mind that a shabby chic lamp shade that is very large, over 18”-24” in diameter, may overwhelm the space that it's in. Floor lamps that are placed near walkways are easy for people to bump into.

In general, the ideal lamp shade size is a third of the lamp’s height tall and twice as wide as the base. For example, a 60” tall floor with a 12” base should have a lampshade that is 20” tall by 24” wide. Ideally, the lampshade should show a little of the lamp's neck but not the bulb socket.

Lamp shades often feature feminine adornments, such as beads, embroidery, or ruffles. When decorating your bedroom, choose a floor lamp shade with details that reflect the other textiles in your room, like a ruffled curtain valance or a textured bedspread.

Should a shabby chic floor lamp be placed in the corner of a room?

Shabby chic floor lamps work well in the corner of a room, but you can also place them in a central position if you want to make them a focal point. Since many of these floor lamps are incredibly ornate and have unique shapes, they can make a fabulous centerpiece in a sunroom or can even be positioned right next to an armchair in the middle of a room for adequate light when reading.

However, if you have dark, unused corners in your space, consider using a decorative shabby chic floor lamp to add intrigue and brighten the area. The addition of a feature lamp in a corner can help draw the eye further, past your furniture pieces, creating the illusion of a bigger living room or bedroom.