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Measure the height first: the globe floor lamp tops out at 240 cm and the arc at 210 cm, both adjustable up to 240 cm. A lighthouse lamp lights from above without taking up floor space, in a living room, bedroom or office, with an E27 socket and an IP20 rating.

What is a lighthouse lamp and what light does it give in the room?

A lighthouse lamp is a tall floor lamp: the two models shown here measure 210 and 240 cm and adjust up to 240 cm. One diffuses through a domed smoked glass shade, the other through a luminous dome. The source starts at the top, the light falls downwards and the stem stays slim.

Lighthouse lamp: a large floor-standing format that lights the room differently

Where a table lamp lights a surface, this format lights a volume. The beam leaves above eye level, lights the wall behind it and falls back to the floor: the corner of the room gains depth without adding furniture. It is the principle of floor reading lamps, pushed to a height that exceeds most sofas. The plastic and metal stem stays discreet, the smoked glass shade does the diffusing work. The stated warranty is two years on the selection.

Lighthouse lamp, marine lighthouse lamp, lighthouse ceiling light or car headlight: how not to get confused?

Several objects carry the word lighthouse and have nothing in common. The car headlight is a projector mounted on a vehicle. The lighthouse ceiling light and the lighthouse chandelier are fixed to the ceiling, not the floor. The marine lighthouse refers to a coastal signal: we then speak of the lighthouse light, not a home light fixture. A lighthouse lamp, in this collection, is a floor light intended for dry rooms. To see the other families, browse all our light fixtures.

Globe lighthouse lamp or arc lighthouse lamp: which to choose for a living room?

It all depends on the space and the effect you want. The globe lamp with a smoked glass shade softens the light and dresses a reading corner or a corner of the living room. The arc with a luminous dome sits behind a sofa or near a desk. Both are stated with an E27 socket, 40 W and IP20.

Smoked glass globe lamp: what effect in a living room?

The Glassa Smoked Glass Floor Lamp plays on a sphere set at the top of the stem. The smoked glass stops part of the light: the bulb can be guessed without dazzling, which suits a reading corner or a room where the television faces the sofa. Stated in silver, grey or transparent, it sits near an armchair. Other globe-shaped models complete the silhouette in the shop.

Arc floor lamp with luminous dome: for which corner of the room?

The Gyna Arc Floor Lamp describes an arc whose dome lights downwards, in white and silver. The dome concentrates the light on the area it overhangs: a desk, a corner of a table or the angle of a corner sofa. It is the format for large rooms where the light must fall straight down. The metal and plastic stem uses the same vocabulary as the glass floor lamps.

Floor lamp: what height and what floor space to plan for?

Measure the height first: 240 cm for the globe lamp and 210 cm for the arc, both adjustable up to 240 cm. Allow for the stated footprint, depth 230 cm or diameter 45 cm, and clear the area where people walk between the sofa and the door.

What height of floor lamp for a living room, bedroom or office?

The useful height is measured from the floor to the bottom of the shade. Around 210 to 240 cm, the source passes above the eye line of a seated person: you read without having the bulb in your eyes. In a bedroom, this height lights the bed from the side without lighting the pillow directly. For a workstation, a model whose light falls downwards is better, like those in the office floor lamps.

Where to place a floor lamp without blocking the way?

The stem takes up little, the stated footprint matters more: 230 cm depth for the globe, 45 cm diameter for the arc. Place it against a wall or behind a sofa, never in the walkway. Keep a clear passage of about 60 cm to pass someone without brushing the stem. In a bedroom, the bedroom floor lights sit next to the bedside table.

Original living room floor lamp: how to match it with a modern or contemporary decor?

These two floor lamps are stated in modern and contemporary styles, in silver, white, grey or transparent. On light walls, silver and white blend into the decor; on a dark background, smoked glass and metal structure the room. Two units framing a sofa work if the space allows.

Silver or white floor lamp: what effect depending on wall colour?

On a white or beige wall, a silver or white stem reads little: it is the shade that catches the eye when the lamp comes on. On a dark wall, light metal draws a sharp line, and smoked glass adds a dark mass at the top. Grey and transparent play the same card as silver, more discreetly. The metal versions and the modern styles give other reference points if you hesitate on the shade.

One floor lamp or two on either side of the sofa?

Two symmetrical stems frame a sofa and replace a pair of wall lights, provided you have the floor space on both sides. One is enough in a narrow room: it then marks a corner and leaves the other side to the wall. The globe and arc shapes marry well together, one on each side, as the contemporary lines suggest. To go further, see the living room floor lamps.

Halogen floor lamp: what socket and what bulb to plan for?

Both models are stated with an E27 socket and a power of 40 W: this is the only technical reference to respect when choosing the bulb. A halogen bulb with an E27 socket works if it stays within this power; an LED bulb with the same socket fits the same holder.

E27 socket: what it changes in everyday use

The E27 socket is the large standard thread: it is found everywhere, in halogen as in LED, and changing the bulb requires no tool. The stated power of 40 W is the reference not to exceed. Also remember that the smoked glass of the shade filters the light: a bulb that is too weak will show less through it than through a clear diffuser.

Halogen or LED: what to put in an E27 floor lamp?

An LED bulb with an E27 socket heats less than a halogen one and consumes less, with comparable light output if you stay in the same range. Halogen keeps a warm and immediate light. In both cases, check the E27 socket and the power stated by the manufacturer before buying. The LED solutions in the shop go in this direction.

Floor lamp: how to install it in a small room, including a toilet?

These floor lamps are stated as IP20, so intended for dry rooms in the home: an entrance, an office or a corner of the living room, not a damp room. For a toilet, check the footprint and the height adjustment before choosing, and keep the stem out of the way to the door.

Toilet or entrance floor lamp: what to check

In a small volume, the 45 cm diameter of the arc and the height adjustment make the difference: the source is raised high enough not to cross your gaze. A toilet floor lamp works if it stays away from the bowl, the door and the water area. The IP20 rating requires a dry and properly ventilated room. Also look at the most affordable models if the use remains occasional.

Office floor lamp: which model for working in the evening?

To work, look for a light that falls towards the work surface: the dome of the arc fulfils this role better than a shade diffusing to the sides. Place the stem next to the desk, not behind the chair, to avoid the shadow cast by your own back. The height adjustable up to 240 cm allows adjustment. The adult bedroom floor lamps and the living room pieces with a crafted design show other uses of the same format.

How to install, adjust and maintain a lighthouse lamp?

Assembly is done on the floor, then the height is adjusted up to 240 cm depending on the model. Once the stem is flat, check stability before fitting the E27 bulb. For maintenance, a soft cloth is enough on the metal, plastic and smoked glass of the shade or dome.

Assembling and adjusting the height of the floor lamp

First assemble the base and the stem, flat and not upright, then fit the shade or dome. Then adjust the height: at 240 cm the light carries far, lower it comes closer to the reading area. Always unplug before handling the bulb. If the floor is uneven, wedge the base before screwing the last section.

Cleaning glass, metal and plastic

Smoked glass is cleaned with a soft, slightly damp cloth, without abrasive products that scratch the surface. The metal and plastic of the stem are content with regular wiping, dust settles quickly on matte surfaces. Let a halogen bulb cool before touching it. These steps are nothing technical and are done with the lamp unplugged.

Marine lighthouse lamp: can it be used outdoors or near the sea?

No: both models are stated as IP20, a rating that corresponds to indoor use in a dry room. Neither an exposed terrace, nor seaside, nor damp room. The marine lighthouse spirit is found indoors, however, with smoked glass, metal and globe or arc shapes.

IP20: what the protection rating guarantees

The IP rating describes a light fixture's resistance to dust and water. IP20 corresponds to indoor use in a dry room, protected from splashes. For a terrace or a damp room, a higher rating is needed: these models are not stated for that, and exposing them to sea air would damage the metal. Check the rating before any outdoor purchase.

Marine lighthouse lighting: how to bring the spirit indoors?

The maritime vocabulary comes from smoked glass, metal and round shapes. A domed smoked glass shade evokes a lighthouse lens without taking on its function. A sphere set at the top of a slim stem, or an arc dome, is enough to give this signal in a living room. For a different register, the wooden floor lamps and the floor lamps in the shop open other paths.

Frequently asked questions about the lighthouse lamp

Ordering and delivery

Payment is secure, delivery is tracked and returns remain possible, with Designix customer service for any question about a model. Once your height and E27 socket are confirmed, the order is placed directly from the page of the chosen floor lamp.

Choose the Glassa Smoked Glass Floor Lamp or Choose the Gyna Arc Floor Lamp.