{"title":"Floor lamp shades","description":"\u003cp\u003eStart with height and reach: a 173 cm floor lamp shades lights from the floor in a corner, while a 40 cm articulated arm model with 120 cm reach brings the light right above the sofa. The material then decides the effect, linen for a softer glow or metal for a more direct one, and the socket stays the same across the whole selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"definition\"\u003eWhat is a floor lamp shade and what light does it give?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA floor lamp shade is a shade mounted on a base set on the floor: it places the light source at seating height and sends the light downwards rather than towards the ceiling. Linen softens it, metal and plastic keep it sharper. The whole selection uses an E27 socket and IP20 rating, for indoor use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFloor lamp shade or floor lamp: what is the difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth refer to a light fixture set on the floor. The floor lamp stays mobile and light, with a textile or rigid shade on a short stem; the tall floor lamp takes a higher, often fixed form, designed to light while standing. To compare the two families, browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/abat-jour\"\u003eshades, pendants and table lamps\u003c\/a\u003e and check the height before the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat a floor lamp shade changes in a living room\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt creates a low pool of light, at book and cup height, where ceiling lighting leaves the sofa in shadow. That is what a 173 cm model set in a corner achieves: the light comes from the side, below eye level. The rest of the choice plays out in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe full lighting range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"salon\"\u003eWhich floor lamp shade should you choose for a living room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a living room, height and reach come before style: a 173 cm floor lamp shade lights from the floor, a 40 cm articulated arm model brings the light above the sofa. The colour, black or white, and the material then set the mood, without ever dazzling the seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving room floor lamp: which height and reach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tall 173 cm stem, 48 cm wide, fits in a corner or behind the sofa, out of the walkways. A compact model 40 cm high, with 120 cm reach, mounts or slips in near the seat and works as close as possible to the reader. The general rule stays simple: the shade should end below the eyes of a seated person. Find these formats in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-salon\"\u003ethe shades designed for the living room\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign or vintage floor lamp shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContemporary design relies on a clean tube shape and straight lines, the vintage register on rounder proportions and a more detailed stem. Both sit very well with a neutral sofa. For a current interior, look at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-moderne\"\u003econtemporary lines\u003c\/a\u003e, and for a softer decor, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-en-tissu\"\u003efabric shades\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eCompare the floor lamp shades in the collection\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSocket\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProtection rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic and metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndustrial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH 40 cm, reach 120 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLornoristo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContemporary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH 173 cm, width 48 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack and white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"matieres\"\u003eLinen, metal or plastic: which material should you choose for a floor lamp shade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinen gives a soft light and a textile finish, suited to a contemporary living room in white. Metal and plastic, paired here with a black tube shape, give a more direct light and an industrial design. The material is chosen for the light you want as much as for the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinen floor lamp shade: what light effect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe textile fibre filters the flow: the light passes through the fabric and spreads over nearby walls, with no visible hot spot. It is the choice for a reading corner or a low-light living room. Compare the shades in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-en-lin\"\u003elinen shades\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-coloris-blanc\"\u003ewhite versions\u003c\/a\u003e, brighter in effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMetal and plastic: the industrial version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tube shape in metal or plastic directs the light downwards with a firmer edge: the beam is sharper, the shadows stronger, which suits a graphic interior. Black unifies the whole and disappears into a dark corner. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-coloris-noir\"\u003eblack shades\u003c\/a\u003e for this register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich material for which light effect\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLight effect\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssociated style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoutine care\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft light, textile finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContemporary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite and black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry dusting, soft brush\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMore direct light, neutral tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndustrial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlightly damp cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect light, light structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndustrial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamp cloth, no abrasive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"culot\"\u003eWhich socket and bulb for a floor lamp shade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe floor lamp shades in the selection all use an E27 socket, with a stated power of 40 W. The bulb is therefore chosen freely in this format, provided this power is respected. The IP20 rating indicates indoor use, away from moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eE27 socket: which bulb to screw in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe E27 socket is the large round screw thread, the most common in France: a screw-in LED bulb in this format will do, provided you do not exceed the 40 W stated per fixture. For the tint, stay around 2700 to 3000 K in a living room, a warm white that does not harden faces. The choice of the shade itself is made in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jour\"\u003eall shades and floor lamps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIP20: what it means for a living room lamp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IP20 rating means the fixture is protected against solid bodies over 12 mm and does not fear finger contact, but is not designed for water. It is therefore installed in a living room, bedroom or office, never in a bathroom or on an exposed terrace. Then choose your room in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003echoosing your light by room\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"branchement\"\u003eHow do you connect several lamps to a single electrical supply?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral lamps can share the same supply if the total power stays within what the circuit accepts: with 40 W bulbs per fixture, add them up before plugging in. A power strip or a socket rail is enough for a living room; avoid stacking extension leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePower strip or socket rail for a living room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe socket rail is fixed and stays discreet behind the sofa, the power strip moves with the lamp. In both cases, count the fixtures before plugging in and keep one socket free for charging. A well-equipped living room often has two to three sources, as detailed in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-salon\"\u003eequipping a living room with soft lighting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to check before plugging in a floor lamp shade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the condition of the cord, the plug and the power of the bulb installed, then add up the fixtures planned on the same socket. If doubt remains about the circuit, have it checked by an electrician rather than multiplying adapters. For other rooms, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-chambre\"\u003ebedroom lighting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"placement\"\u003eWhere should you place a floor lamp in the living room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA floor lamp is placed next to the sofa or armchair, set back from the walkway, so the light falls on the book and not in the eyes. An articulated arm adjusts the reach without moving the base, a large model settles into a corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOriginal floor lamp: where to put it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn articulated arm model such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abat-jour-mural-bras-articule-noir-tube-industriel-indux\"\u003ethe Indux articulated arm shade\u003c\/a\u003e mounts near the seat and turns with one gesture towards the backrest or the book. The base stays discreet, only the head moves. It is the solution when floor space is short but the wall is free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTall base or articulated arm depending on the room\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tall 173 cm stem takes up a corner and lights widely, without having to move it: that is the role of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abat-jour-en-lin-blanc-forme-tube-lornoristo\"\u003ethe Lornoristo linen shade\u003c\/a\u003e, in black and white. The articulated arm suits small living rooms and reading corners. For a child's room, prefer a light point out of reach, among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-chambre-de-bebe\"\u003ethe models for baby rooms\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnsure between the two formats? The decisive criterion remains the distance between the socket, the seat and the walkway: measure on the floor before deciding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"entretien\"\u003eHow do you care for a linen or metal floor lamp shade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA linen shade is dusted dry, with a soft brush or the vacuum on low, without rubbing. Metal and plastic are cleaned with a slightly damp cloth, with the fixture switched off. Avoid abrasive products, on the fabric as on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning a linen shade without staining it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork dry, never with a damp sponge: water marks the fibre and leaves a ring. Brush from top to bottom, gently, then let it air dry if a trace persists. The two-year warranty covers manufacturing, not marks from use. Other fabrics are presented in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-en-tissu\"\u003etextured fabric shades\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMetal and plastic: care in two steps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnplug, dust dry, then run a barely damp cloth over the stem and the outside of the shade. No abrasive product, no solvent: the matte black finish scratches easily. Once a season is enough in a low-dust living room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"original\"\u003eHow do you choose an original floor lamp shade without getting it wrong?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original model is recognised by its shape and its base more than by its colour: the tube shape, the articulated arm or the tall height are enough to break away from the classic. Then check the E27 socket, the IP20 rating and the footprint before deciding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage or design floor lamp shade: which nuance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage plays on roundness and patinated brass, design on firm geometry and contrasts. In both cases, colour remains a secondary criterion: a matte black goes anywhere, a white brightens the furniture. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-moderne\"\u003eshades with contemporary design\u003c\/a\u003e to see the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe three points to check before deciding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe E27 socket for the bulb, the IP20 rating for indoor use, and the real footprint on the floor or wall. Add the stated 40 W power if you are reusing an existing bulb. The rest, material and colour, is settled in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-salon\"\u003ethe living room selection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSecure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service: you confirm your model and its bulb, the test happens at home, at sofa height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions about the floor lamp shade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich floor lamp shade for a living room?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with height and reach: a 173 cm floor lamp shade lights from the floor near a corner, a 40 cm articulated arm model with 120 cm reach brings the light above the sofa. The black or white colour and the material are chosen afterwards, according to the light you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do you connect several lamps to a single electrical supply?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd up the power of the fixtures, here 40 W per floor lamp shade, before plugging in. A power strip or a socket rail is enough for a living room, provided you stay within what the circuit accepts and avoid stacking extension leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich bulb should you put in a floor lamp shade with an E27 socket?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulb must have an E27 socket, the screw-in format present across the whole selection, and must not exceed the stated power of 40 W per fixture. The IP20 rating means indoor use, in a room away from moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do you choose an original floor lamp shade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginality comes from the shape and the base: tube shape, articulated arm, tall height or black and white contrast. Then check the points that really matter, E27 socket, IP20 and footprint on the floor or wall, before confirming the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do you care for a linen shade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinen is dusted dry, with a soft brush or the vacuum on low, without rubbing the fibre. Avoid abrasive products and moisture on the fabric. 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