Congratulations on finding our site. We’re here to help you learn all about, and purchase torchiere floor lamps. We hope you share our love of torchiere (pronounced ‘tourshare’ ) lamps, which use halogen or fluorescent light bulbs. The benefit of torchiere floor lamps is the dimmer switch, which controls the brightness of the light bulb.
We have found that halogen bulbs give a much nicer effect than fluorescent bulbs when used in torchiere floor lamps, as they dim nicely to any desired level. Due to the bulb being exposed, these types of lamps should always be placed far away from curtains and any other flammable fabrics/materials. Nothing like a flaming torchiere floor lamp to send you straight back to more conventional designs. Fortunately, that can be avoided with just a little common sense. There will always be details marked on the packaging as to the maximum wattage bulb that should be used, so always pay attention to this. Too high a wattage is another way to achieve the flaming floor lamp effect.
Torchiere floor lamps are tall and thin, and as we said above, they have an inverted shade that directs light upwards, toward the ceiling. The advantage is that, because the light is reflected off the white ceiling, you can have a bright room with plenty of light to read by, but still have the desirable and elegant indirect lighting experience. You can buy torchiere floor lamps in a wide variety of different designs, ranging from contemporary to traditional to retro. Everyone can find something to fit their taste and style.
Among the many types of torchiere floor lamps, some of our favorites are:
étagère Torchiere
This lamp is both sculptural and stately. It boasts a metal frame similar in design to that of the Eiffel Tower with thin metal shelves inside. This kind of torchiere floor lamp works best with a frosted glass shade resting like a bowl on the top. Its height is 69″ – close to six feet tall, but you will still be able to reach the controls even if you are petite.
It is money well spent, not too expensive, easy to put together and is fantastic for adding extra light to a room, while also providing a shelving area for accessories.
Iron Cage Torchiere Floor Lamp
The iron cage torchiere floor lamp has a round metal base with a bronze finish and a reading arm. A glass shade with 3 levels of brightness and a smaller reading light are design features. Its height is 69″.
The light is bright white and the reading arm is in just the right position.
Lincoln Park Torchiere Floor Lamp
These lamps are Energy Star approved. This particular one has a black finish and an opal glass diffuser. It is a beautiful contemporary style to it, making it very attractive.
The base is nice and heavy and the lamp is of an astounding quality. The on/off switch can be reached while you are seated, so no need to bend down.
We could go on and on, talking about many styles. You can get antique floor lamps or contemporary ones. Prices range from under fifty dollars to several hundred. A Tiffany torchiere floor lamp is going to be at the high end, but then again, it’s a Tiffany! On the other hand, ebay or Home Depot will provide you with something nice for about forty dollars.