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Start with the light: a gold reading lamp gives warm white light, between 2700 and 3500 K, most often with an E27 base. Then think about use: an adjustable-arm wall light for reading seated in the bedroom, a movable floor lamp for the living room or office. The whole selection is IP20, so dry rooms only.
What light does a gold reading lamp give?
A gold reading lamp gives warm white light, from 2700 to 3500 K, on almost every model in the selection. The E27 base dominates, which leaves the choice of bulb, its wattage and its temperature. A few models use GU10 or integrated LED.
Gold reading lamps: what the selection brings together
Gold is carried by a metal, steel or brass frame, sometimes by a velvet or linen shade. The shade matters as much as the finish: velvet tightens the beam and softens the edge of the light, while linen and fabric spread it wider and also light the wall. To compare light finishes, take a look at a white wall light, the effect on the wall is very different.
Gold reading lamp to fix to the wall or to place: what is the difference?
A wall light frees the bedside table and the floor: the beam leaves the wall and falls on the book. A floor-standing model moves around, follows an armchair or a desk, and plugs in without drilling. The rest of the catalogue is in our catalogue of home lighting.
Where to install a gold reading lamp in the home?
The bedroom and living room cover every model, the hallway most of them, the staircase and the toilet a few. All are IP20: dry rooms only, never above a bathtub or in a shower. A wall light replaces the bedside lamp, a floor lamp goes where the wall must not be drilled.
Gold reading lamp for the bedroom and bedside
Above a bedside table, aim for an articulated-arm wall light to bring the beam down onto the book without lighting the sleeper. Compact models, around 27 cm high, suit narrow walls. Find the low formats in bedside reading lamps for the bedroom.
Gold wall light for hallway, staircase and toilet
In a passage, you want to mark the way without glare: a short arm or an adjustable tube turned towards the wall is enough. On a staircase, point the light at the steps. For a more contrasted look, compare with black reading lamps, very close in size.
How to choose between an articulated-arm wall light, an arc and an adjustable tube?
An articulated arm adjusts in height and reach to aim at an armchair or a book. The arc, wider, covers a large wall and can extend from 130 to 175 cm. The adjustable tube, compact and in GU10, turns towards the wall or ceiling in a hallway.
Articulated arm or arc: which lights an armchair better?
For reading seated, the articulated arm wins: the adjustable reach brings the shade close to the book, as on the gold Articella articulated-arm wall light. The arc suits a living room wall or an entrance better, with the Nervesaro arc wall light. See also Arcia, arc version with cylindrical shade. Other shapes are gathered in designer reading lamps.
Velvet, linen or fabric shade: what effect?
Velvet gives a wrapped light, ideal near an armchair. Linen and fabric light wider and let a halo through onto the wall. Metal and brass frames simply need a soft cloth. For a different frame tone, look at bronze finishes, warm but less yellow.
| Type of reading lamp | Recommended rooms | Base | Materials | Colour | Dimmer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Articulated-arm wall light, adjustable reach 115-145 cm | Bedroom, living room, hallway | E27 | Steel, velvet | Gold, silver | Yes |
| Articulated-arm wall light, D 90 cm / H 50 cm max | Bedroom, living room, hallway | E27 | Fabric, metal | Gold, silver | Yes |
| Arc wall light, height 145 cm | Bedroom, living room, hallway, staircase, entrance | E27 | Steel, velvet | Gold, grey | Yes |
| Arc wall light with cylindrical shade | Bedroom, living room, hallway | E27 | Linen, metal | Black, gold | Not stated |
| Adjustable tube wall light, 50 x 16 cm | Bedroom, living room, hallway, staircase, toilet | GU10 | Metal, brass, aluminium | Gold, black, white | Yes |
| Wall light with velvet shade, H 27 cm | Bedroom, dressing room, staircase, toilet | E27 | Metal, velvet | Black, gold | Not stated |
| Two articulated-arm wall light | Office, bedroom, living room, hallway | LED | Metal, plastic | Bronze, white | Yes |
| Floor lamp, 165 x 45 cm or 68 x 38 cm | Living room, office, bedroom | E27 | Metal, fabric, iron | Black, gold | Not stated |
Which gold floor-standing reading lamp for the living room?
Floor-standing, the reading lamp lights without drilling the wall and moves between the living room, the office and the bedroom. The floor lamp in the selection pairs a fabric shade with a metal and iron frame, in a black and gold finish, with an E27 base and 32 W.
Gold floor-standing reading lamps: height and footprint
Two formats coexist: about 165 x 45 cm for a large living room, 68 x 38 cm for a reading corner or a small flat. The compact format slips between a sofa and a bookcase, but lights less widely. The gold Art Deco floor lamp accepts all three light temperatures, which lets you change its use without changing the fixture. Other bases are listed in all floor-standing reading lamps.
Floor lamp and wall light: how to light a whole living room?
The floor lamp carries the ambient light, the wall light carries the reading. An articulated-arm wall light above the armchair and a floor lamp in the opposite corner are often enough. For integrated LED lighting, compare LED floor-standing reading lamps, very low in consumption.
Which gold reading lamp for which room
| Room | What you look for | Recommended type | Light temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom | A directed reading light, without taking up the bedside table | Articulated-arm wall light or velvet shade | Warm white 2700-3500 K |
| Living room | Light an armchair or a reading corner | Arc wall light or floor-standing reading lamp | Warm white, neutral white on the floor lamp |
| Hallway | Mark the passage without glare | Gold wall light with short arm | Warm white 2700-3500 K |
| Staircase | Light a flight of steps | Adjustable tube wall light or arc | Warm white 2700-3500 K |
| Toilet | A supplementary light above the washbasin | Compact adjustable wall light | Warm white 2700-3500 K |
| Office | Light a worktop | Two-arm wall light or floor-standing reading lamp | Warm white to neutral white |
Warm white or cool white: which light for reading in the evening?
Warm white, from 2700 to 3500 K, remains the most suitable for evening reading: it tires the eyes less and preserves the mood of a living room. Neutral white and cool white, whiter, are mainly used to work or read during the day. The temperature comes from the bulb on most models.
2700 to 3500 K: the warm light of most models
Almost all the wall lights in the selection light only in warm white, like Nolma and its gold velvet shade. It is the setting that suits a hallway, a bedroom and a reading corner. For the other rooms of the home, compare with a reading lamp with a more natural effect.
Can you change the colour temperature of a gold reading lamp?
Yes, on all models with an E27 or GU10 base: the chosen bulb sets the temperature, warm or cool. On a model with integrated LED, the temperature is fixed at source and cannot be changed. The floor lamp covers all three ranges without changing bulbs between uses.
How to pair a gold reading lamp with a gold chandelier?
Stay in the same finish family: light gold with light gold, brushed brass with brushed brass. A gold wall light near a gold chandelier creates an echo, not a competition. If both pieces are strongly gold, leave the rest in black, linen or velvet.
Gold and black, gold and velvet: which pairings?
Gold works very well with black, which makes it crisper, and with velvet, which softens it. Avoid three different gold tones in the same field of view. A black and gold model, like the Articula wall reading lamp, plays this role effortlessly.
Gold wall light and matching pendant under the same ceiling
Above a table, a pendant in linen and black and gold steel echoes the finish of the wall light without copying it: the Auréline pendant plays this role, with a 50 cm shade and adjustable height. For a hallway rather than a dining room, the Vory adjustable tube reading lamp stays more discreet.
How to install and maintain a gold reading lamp?
The whole selection is IP20: dry room only, not in the bathroom. The E27 base concerns most models, GU10 one wall light and LED another. A little more than half accept a dimmer, to check before buying. The warranty is two years across the range.
E27 or GU10 base: which bulb to choose?
In E27, you freely choose wattage and temperature, up to 40 W maximum on most wall lights. In GU10, the bulb is shorter and the base narrower, suited to an adjustable tube. One wall light runs on integrated LED, with no bulb to change.
IP20, dimmer and warranty: what to check before buying
Check three points: the IP20 rating, which rules out damp rooms; the dimmer mention, absent from some models; and the cable position, which determines the installation. For metal, a soft cloth is enough; velvet and linen are dusted dry. A two-arm model like the Bronzor two-arm wall light adjusts by hand, without tools.
One or two light points: which gold reading lamp for good reading?
One point is enough to read seated, provided you aim it at the page. Two arms light wider: one side for the book, the other for the room. Floor-standing models cover a larger area than a wall light, but need a little floor space.
Does a two-arm wall light light wider?
Yes, two spaced sources smooth the shadows and also light the worktop. In the 6 W LED version, both arms adjust to aim at book and desk at the same time. On a single-point 40 W model, the light is more concentrated but just as effective near the armchair.
Gold reading lamp or classic bedside lamp?
The reading lamp frees the bedside table and fixes the light at reading height, which a placed bedside lamp does not do. In a rented room, the floor-standing model avoids drilling. For a dark wall to wake up, gold reflects the light and replaces a classic supplementary source.
Frequently asked questions
What is a gold reading lamp?
It is a supplementary light, wall light or floor lamp, whose gold finish matches metal, brass or velvet. It lights reading, an armchair or a hallway, with warm white light and an often adjustable arm.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a gold reading lamp?
Gold lights a dark wall and matches black, velvet and linen. It needs a little care: a soft cloth to preserve the finish. These reading lamps are IP20, so dry rooms only.
Can a gold reading lamp be installed in a damp room?
No. All the models in this selection have an IP20 protection rating: protected against dust and contact, not against water. Bedroom, living room, hallway, staircase, office and toilet are suitable; a bathroom requires a higher rating.
Can a gold reading lamp be used on a dimmer?
A little more than half the models accept a dimmer, including the articulated-arm wall lights and the adjustable tube. Check this point before buying, as not all mention it, and the dimmer is chosen together with the bulb and the fixture.
Which base to choose for a gold reading lamp?
The E27 base equips most models and leaves the choice of bulb and its temperature. GU10 concerns an adjustable tube wall light, and one wall light runs on integrated LED. The stated wattages range from 1 W (Nolma) to 100 W max (Auréline pendant), with 6 W, 32 W and 40 W in between.
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