Wood Base Floor Lamp

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Updated 21/04/2021

Metal based lamps transitioning from wood floors can be jarring. Instead consider the possibility of a wood base floor lamp. The transition is smooth, and they add a continuity to the flow of the look that instills a level of warmth metal just can't provide. If you are looking for a wood-based floor lamp you came to the right place. For more information see the collection

Buying Guide

How tall should a floor lamp be?

A floor lamp should be between 58 and 64 inches tall. Your floor lamps should be at about eye level for the average person in order to make the room seem proportioned in the best way - and to allow for the best, most even light distribution. In particular, you don’t want the bottom of the shade of your lamp to sit at a lower point than the eye level of a seated person. In other words, if you’re in doubt as to how tall your wood base floor lamp should be, it’s always best to go slightly taller for utility’s sake.

What's the best shape for a floor lamp?

Choosing the right shape of wood base floor lamp will harmonize your interior decor and make the whole room come together effortlessly.

Your existing interior decor style and theme may determine the shape of the lampshade you go for.

Fluted shades offer an elegant look and would go well with classy and traditional interiors, while pleats are more casual and give your living space a cozy feel. For lamps in the bedroom, scalloped works best to bring on a relaxed ambiance.

Bell shades are versatile enough to fit in with any interior to make the room look traditional or ultra-modern. So, our take is that when in doubt opt for the safer choice which is the bell-shaped floor lamp.

What are the different types of wood base floor lamps?

Much like metal floor lamps, there is a great deal of wood base floor lamps to discover! As an example, contemporary floor lamps with wooden legs are available in so many shapes—and the same goes for traditional lamps! There are floor lamps that feature a three-legged base, a sculpted profile, a distinctive spiral design, along with those with square bases to name but a few. More classic and elaborate types of wooden floor lamps include a turned-wood or twisted base or any other design with intricate carvings. You might also stumble across rustic-style floor lamps that are made up of intertwining branches as well as less fussy, minimalist lamps designed with a much slender wooden silhouette.