Wrought Iron Rustic Floor Lamp

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Updated 21/03/2021

Here's a great way to add a rich glow of light to your living space. Wrought iron floor lamps offer a touch of the rustic, and come in a wonderful selection from an eye-catching piece of wimey to screen lamps that add a touch of warmth and mystery, to the functional piece with extra arms to spread the light about. This collection is full of a variety in so many style you may not be able to pick just one.

Buying Guide

A great addition to your home if you are trying to find something vintage and elegant, wrought iron rustic floor lamps are simple and useful. A durable material which will last for decades in your home, you can control the appearance by changing the lamp shades regularly to match your tastes. Here are some things you should consider when buying a wrought iron floor lamp.

What shapes of wrought iron floor lamps are there?

This is where most of the variation is. The material is the same for all of the lamps – they are all made from wrought iron. However, the shape will vary from lamp to lamp, so looking at pictures of different styles and figuring out what's best for your home can help you determine the right choice.

Curved: This lamp extends up to around 5-6 feet in height, then bends around to create a hanging lamp effect. There is often a horizontal beam fixed to the curve of the frame to allow a lamp shade to be fitted in an upright position rather than a hanging position.
Straight: This is a straight vertical floor lamp which is normally around 5.5 feet high. A straight wrought iron beam is connected to a wrought iron base and will usually have very little extra detail. This is perhaps the simplest of designs and ideal for modern and minimalistic houses.
Nature style: Rather than one straight beam, a curved beam extends up to around 5 feet high and is decorated with several other wrought iron curved beams to create a branch or leaf effect. This is a more decorative style which is perfect for homes with little detail already, or if you want to draw more attention to the floor lamp.

What measuremements should I take before getting a floor lamp?

The base will play an important part in getting the right size and making sure that it fits in your home, so it's definitely a factor to think about beforehand.

Although the base is often circular, this isn't always the case and it could be in the form of several curved iron beams. Measure in inches the available space that you have for the floor lamp in your home. If you already have a floor lamp which you are planning to replace, measure the size of it to give yourself a reference point.

Find out the size of the base before buying any floor lamp. In order to ensure all parts of the lamp fit into the space you have allocated, measure any wider parts, such as extended beams or curves.

How to take care of a wrought iron rustic floor lamp?

Before cleaning your floor lamp, take off the lamp shade to make sure this doesn't become prone to damage. Wrought iron can be cleaned with warm water and soap. If you want to use a milder cleaning product, vinegar mixed with warm water will get rid of any dirt from your wrought iron rustic floor lamp easily. A sponge is one of the best accessories to use for cleaning wrought iron.