This floor lamp combines the rigor of wrought iron with the softness of rattan, in a dark grey and light wood duo that fits naturally into a contemporary interior. Its tripod base gives it a graphic stance, while the twisted wrought iron highlights careful craftsmanship. Placed in a living room or bedroom, it accompanies a sofa, armchair, or console with a measured presence. Its height allows it to create a pleasant point of light without weighing down the space, and its compact diameter makes it easy to install along a wall. Near a bookcase, it highlights a few books and a table lamp on a low buffet.
Length: 71 cm
Height: 169 cm
Shade diameter: 40 cm
A brief history of the floor lamp
Heir to the 17th-century "torch-bearing stands," the floor lamp revolutionized lighting by taking light off the walls and making it mobile. Its height was historically calibrated to project the glow exactly above a reader's shoulder, thus avoiding cast shadows long before the invention of electricity. At the end of the 18th century, the appearance of draft-free oil lamps allowed it to shine independently and stably, making it the central pivot of reading rooms.
