Floor Lamps that Break the Mold
The floor lamp might be one of the last pieces of lighting you bring into your space, but that doesn’t make it the least important. There’s a chance here to really lean into the art of modern lighting and use the floor lamp as a sculptural accent. Because while the floor lamp might be secondary, it can serve a few different purposes within the room’s design and easily act as an art installation, especially when they break the mold of all design expectations. Do not fear the unusual light. Instead, embrace the lights that bring something unique to your home and choose one of these floor lamps that break the mold.
Three Uses for Floor Lamps
Floor lighting is not always popular because it can take up valuable floor space and be awkward in areas with limited walkways. However, these lights do have versatile value, even in the most compact spaces. If you’re hesitating to bring a floor lamp into your living room, bedroom, or office, consider these three uses that might just make the floor lamp your favorite piece.
- Floor lights are fantastic task lighting. In high-volume work areas, the floor lamp does not out-perform the table task light. However, in reading corners, next to sofas, and beside beds, floor lights are nice, reliable task light that provides some light for the rest of the room as well.
- Bar floor lights for ambiance. Some floor lights forego the shade altogether and instead use the linear bar light concept. These bars of light are great for shadowy corners and hallways where you just need a light that can click on as the sun sets and work in harmony with table lamps to create ambiance.
- Using floor lights as art. Finally, there are some dramatic and art-forward floor lights on the market that take this light form from functional object to art installation that acts almost purely as a statement with the added benefit of some light. When chose and styled for this purpose, floor lights can pack a punch and be a focal point that really epitomizes your personality and sets the tone for the room.
The Best Floor Lamps that Break the Mold
If you want a floor lamp that does something a little different, then you’ll want to browse lighting options that break the mold. These lights capture the creativity and innovation of contemporary designers who want to bring more than light into your home.
Cellu Floor Lamp
If you’re not yet ready to go completely avant-garde with your lighting then the Normann Copenhagen Cellu Floor Lamp is for you. Heavily calling on classic floor light elements, the Cellu concept has a familiar and approachable presence with a traditional folded shade and minimalist stand that is a little bolder than usual. Designer Simon Legald is highly focused on the visual presence of his pieces and this light is no exception.
Phantom Floor Lamp
Another Normann Copenhagen icon, the Phantom Floor Lamp is an ethereal addition to modern spaces. White resin is stretched over a metal frame to cut a ghostly figure that is unforgettable. Elegant and modest, this light doesn’t dominate the space yet refuses to disappear fully in the background. The Phantom is sculptural and a beautiful option for anyone looking for subtlety.
Cortina Floor Lamp
The Cortina Floor Lamp is the ultimate linear floor light. Utilizing two spotlights and sheets of polycarbonate, the soft glow that emanates from the Cortina is warm and welcoming. This makes it the ideal light for hallways and entryways, as well as creative spaces and lobbies. The thin silhouette of the Cortina also means it takes up very little space while the cast iron base and simple materials add an Industrial feel that works in modern offices.
Dawn Floor Lamp
Specifically designed to be both light and sculpture, the Dawn Floor Lamp pays homage to the phases of the moon, the rising of the sun, and the harmony and balance of nature. Two discs house and reflect the light to create a halo of illumination that builds a haunting and beautiful atmosphere wherever Dawn is used. Place the Dawn Floor Lamp anywhere in the home or commercial space for an infusion of Brutalism with an authentic presence.
Las Floor Lamp
The Las Floor Lamp is where breaking the mold was seemingly invented. At first, this light will seem like a sculptural element of the room, and guests might enjoy its stacked lines and unusual composition. But then they’ll be beyond enchanted as natural light fades and the La Floor Lamp takes over. Multiple lights are hidden amongst the sculpture offering a variety of light that is more atmospheric than task.
The Moon Floor Lamp
Well before electricity was invented, metal plates were used to reflect the light of candles and lanterns, casting the light around the room. The Moon Floor Lamp takes this concept and amplifies it with two spotlights aimed at a suspended brass disc. Hitting the disc from two angles, there is plenty of light to go around and yet it subtle enough to be more atmospheric than broad reaching.
Knit-Wit Floor Level Lamp
One of our favorite interpretations of the floor lamp is the globe-like floor level construction that takes the light from hovering above your head to a more grounded space. The Knit-Wit Floor Level Lamp is designed by ISKOS – BERLIN for Made By Hand and utilizes a gorgeous polyester netting to create the shade and diffuse a soft, ambient light. This floor light is perfect for living room corners, playrooms, and bedrooms.
Unique Modern Lighting at HORNE
Sometimes we are looking for some inspiration in the pieces we bring into our homes. Unique forms and sculptural roots shine through in modern lighting, making it easy to find lighting that brings something a little different to your spaces. Whether you’re looking for floor lights that effortlessly blend tradition with modern innovation, or want something completely unique, HORNE has the unique modern lighting you’ll love. Shop the full collection to find the best of contemporary lighting.
Explore related collections, including Furniture, Lighting, and Accessories, and visit our design guides for a broader point of view.
