Butterfly floor lamp
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A butterfly lamp is a floor lamp whose shade forms a butterfly silhouette, mounted on a metal and wood tripod. The three models in the collection share an E27 socket, an IP20 rating, a height between 161.5 cm and 164.2 cm, and a 5-year warranty.
What is a butterfly lamp?
A butterfly lamp is first of all a look: a wide shade set on three slender legs, at shoulder height, that lets light through without showing it directly. The frame blends metal and wood, two materials that work with a wooden floor as well as a light wall.
Butterfly floor lamp, butterfly table lamp or butterfly ceiling light: what are the differences?
The butterfly silhouette exists at three scales. The butterfly floor lamp stands on the ground and reaches 161.5 cm or more. The butterfly table lamp, more compact, sits on a bedside table or a low piece of furniture. The butterfly ceiling light attaches to the ceiling and lights a whole room. This collection only covers the floor version: a butterfly lamp for accent lighting, never general lighting. For a ceiling light, better to look at the full lighting catalogue.
The butterfly shape and the tripod: what it changes in the room
The tripod takes up little visual space: three points on the floor, a central stem, and the shade that draws the eye. In practice, allow from 44 cm in diameter to 60.7 cm of floor footprint depending on the model, which slips into the corner of a sofa or between an armchair and a bookcase. The butterfly shape widens the emission surface: light falls more broadly than with a narrow cylindrical shade.
What light does a butterfly lamp give?
The fabric shade filters the light and sends it down and to the sides, giving accent lighting without glare. The E27 socket takes a screw bulb, including halogen, within the stated 60 W limit. The room stays lit without turning into an office.
Which bulb to put in a halogen lamp with an E27 socket?
The E27 socket is the most common: a screw halogen bulb, an LED bulb or a classic bulb all screw in the same way. The collection's spec sheets state 60 W maximum, a value to respect so the fabric shade does not heat up. A halogen bulb gives off more heat than an LED: leave a little air around the fabric. To go further, see the LED solutions with an E27 socket.
Butterfly light: direct, dimmed or ambient?
It is dimmed by construction. The fabric diffuses the flow, the light does not strike the eye directly, and the halo settles on the wall and floor rather than the whole room. That is what makes it accent lighting: good for reading, talking or watching a screen in the evening. To adjust the intensity, you will need a compatible bulb, as the dimmable variants require a suitable bulb.
Where to install a butterfly lamp in the home?
These lamps are designed for the living room, bedroom and office: near a sofa, a reading armchair or a worktop. As they are rated IP20, they stay in dry rooms. In a bathroom or toilet, you need a light designed for humidity.
Original living room lamp: where to place it around the sofa?
The right reference point is the seating area. Place the base 30 or 40 cm from the end of the sofa, behind or to the side, so that the shade sits above the backrest and does not enter the field of view of the seated person. A living room in a modern style takes well to a black model near a white wall. To choose the room, compare the lamps designed for the living room with those made to light a bedroom.
An IP20 rating is not suitable for a toilet or a damp bathroom
The IP20 rating protects against medium solid objects and nothing else: no splashes, no steam. A toilet lamp or a bathroom light must carry a higher protection rating, designed for humidity. It is not a matter of style but of safety: the collection stays in the living room, bedroom and office, where the air stays dry.
How to choose your butterfly lamp by colour and material?
The choice comes down to three reference points: the shade colour (beige, white or black), the frame material (metal and wood on all three models) and the floor footprint, between 44 and 51 cm in diameter. The height stays close to 161.5 cm.
Wood, metal or white lamp: which finish for which interior?
Beige warms an interior in light tones and blends into a cream wall. White almost disappears against a light partition and lets the light speak. Black marks the silhouette, outlines the three legs and structures a very bright space. On the material side, wood pairs with parquet floors and vintage furniture, metal with worktops and contemporary rooms. Compare the wood frames and the metal lamps if you are unsure.
What floor diameter to allow for a floor lamp?
An open tripod takes 44 to 51 cm on the floor depending on the version, more than most floor reading lamps with a solid base. So keep 15 to 20 cm of clearance around the legs to avoid tripping over them, and avoid wedging it against a low piece of furniture that the shade would brush.
| Model | Colour | Material | Dimensions | Socket | Stated power | Recommended rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tauriel | Beige | Metal and wood | Ø 51 cm, H 161.5 cm | E27 | 60 W | Living room, bedroom |
| Ulvira | White | Metal and wood | W 60.7 cm, H 161.5 to 164.2 cm | E27 | 60 W | Living room, bedroom, office |
| Belis | Black | Metal and wood | W 60.7 cm, H 161.5 to 164.2 cm | E27 | 60 W | Living room, bedroom, office |
How to match a butterfly lamp with your decor?
The butterfly shape goes well with a modern interior: metal and wood work with light furniture, a beige wall or a wooden floor. For a stronger look, a black model stands out on a white wall; a fabric shade gives softer light than glass.
Ball lamp, arc lamp or butterfly shape: which style to choose?
Three directions, three uses. The butterfly lights a specific seating area. The arc floor lamp carries light above a sofa, with no base in the walkway. The ball lamp diffuses in all directions and is looked at as an object. If you are looking for a glass shade rather than fabric, look outside this collection.
Gold lamp or driftwood inspiration: how to use it?
A gold lamp stands as a piece apart, on a dark wall or an empty corner. Here, the finish is more restrained: metal and wood, with a textile shade. In a decor inspired by driftwood, the beige Tauriel fits better than shiny brass. For other warm finishes, look at the gold models or a contemporary lamp.
How to assemble and care for a butterfly floor lamp?
Assembly is done on a tripod: screw on the legs, fit the shade, then install an E27 bulb within the stated 60 W limit. For care, a soft cloth is enough on the metal and wood, and the fabric is dusted dry. No abrasive products.
What lamp height for a reading corner?
At 161.5 to 164.2 cm depending on the model, the shade sits above the backrest of an armchair and below the eye line of a standing person. That is the right zone for reading: light falls on the book without coming from the ceiling. An adult bedroom lamp of this height goes near an armchair or the foot of a bed, as long as the legs stay out of the walkway.
How to clean a fabric shade without damaging it?
Dust it dry, with a soft cloth or a vacuum brush attachment on a low setting. Water and stain removers leave rings on stretched textile. The metal stem and wood need only a dry or very slightly damp cloth, without solvent. The models in the collection are guaranteed for 5 years, which covers manufacturing defects, not fabric wear.
Butterfly lamp or another floor lamp: how to decide?
The butterfly stands out for its wide shade and its tripod silhouette: it lights a seating area rather than a whole room. An arc carries light above a sofa, a ball stands as an object. The choice depends on the surface to be lit.
Butterfly lamp or arc lamp for a living room?
The butterfly model can be moved and brought closer to the armchair when needed, with a small floor footprint. An arc stays planted, arm outstretched, and suits a large sofa where nobody wants a base nearby. If you are looking for central light rather than accent lighting, look at a designer lamp with wide diffusion.
Which floor lamp for a bedroom or an office?
Ulvira and Belis are recommended for the bedroom, living room and office: cylindrical shade, slender legs, light that does not sweep across the whole bed. For work, place them at an angle to the worktop to avoid glare on the screen. Also see the office lamp if the furniture is already equipped.
| Room | Use | Featured model | What it brings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living room | Sofa corner or reading armchair | Beige Tauriel tripod lamp | A 51 cm diameter shade that lights a wide seating area |
| Bedroom | Evening accent light | The white Ulvira model | A white cylindrical shade that dims the light and limits glare |
| Office | Accent lighting near the worktop | Belis and its three slender legs | A slender three-leg frame, a discreet silhouette near a desk |
How much does a butterfly lamp cost and what does the purchase include?
The price is shown on each product page and the collection sits among the affordable models in our designer lamp range. All models are guaranteed for 5 years. Secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service cover the purchase from start to finish.
How do tracked delivery and returns work?
The order ships with tracking, which lets you schedule receipt when you are away. If the model does not find its place, returns are available. A lamp is judged on site: shade height, fabric tone under the room's light, position of the legs. If you are torn between two formats, start with the budget-friendly models.
Secure payment and customer service: what is included
Payment is secure and Designix customer service answers questions about assembly as well as bulb choice. Before confirming, check three points: the shade colour, the 44 to 51 cm floor footprint, and the space available around the sofa, bed or desk. To compare more widely, browse our floor lamp range and the black Belis model or the white Ulvira model depending on the mood you want.
Frequently asked questions about the butterfly lamp
Can you put a halogen bulb in a butterfly lamp?
Yes, the E27 socket takes a screw halogen bulb like a classic screw bulb, within the 60 W stated on the spec sheet. A halogen bulb heats up more: check that the fabric shade stays well clear and that no textile touches it.
What height is a butterfly floor lamp?
The height starts at 161.5 cm and goes up to 164.2 cm depending on the version. That is a classic floor lamp height: the light arrives above a sofa or armchair, without occupying the field of view of the seated person.
Which butterfly lamp to choose for a living room?
The beige Tauriel, with its 51 cm diameter shade, lights a wider seating area. Ulvira in white and Belis in black, narrower on the floor, also suit the living room when you want a more discreet silhouette near the sofa or reading armchair.
What is the difference between a ball lamp and a butterfly lamp?
The ball lamp diffuses through a sphere, often in all directions. The butterfly relies on a wide shade set on a tripod, which directs light down and to the sides: it lights a specific area rather than the whole room.
Is this lamp suitable for a bedroom or an office?
Yes. Ulvira and Belis are recommended for the bedroom, living room and office, and Tauriel for the living room and bedroom. With a fabric shade and an E27 socket, the light stays accent lighting, suited to reading, working or an evening light.
Can you install a butterfly lamp in a toilet or a bathroom?
No, these models are rated IP20, so they are meant for dry rooms. For a toilet or a bathroom, you need a light whose protection rating suits humidity. The collection is intended for the living room, bedroom and office.
