Ostrich floor lamp

The ostrich lamp is a floor lamp whose fan-folded shade evokes a feather, mounted on an angled stem that directs light downward and to the sides. Its 10 W LED source with LED base is dimmable, making it an accent light for the living room, bedroom, office or child's room.

What is an ostrich lamp and what light does it give?

Look at the shade before the base: that is what defines the model. It is folded like a fan, like a sheet of folded paper, and set on an angled stem. The folds let light through in stripes downward and to the sides, with soft shadows rising up the wall. The structure combines metal, resin and iron in a tube shape for a tall, slender silhouette.

Ostrich feather lamp: feather effect or real feathers?

The feather effect comes solely from the pleating of the shade, whose folds recall a feather. No feathers are used in the making: the materials are metal, resin and iron. That is good news for maintenance, since a cloth is enough, and for durability, as rigid pleating does not sag. A designer floor lamp of this type is therefore chosen for the quality of the pleating and the crispness of the stem, not for plumage.

Ostrich chandelier and ostrich lamp: the same family of light

An ostrich chandelier uses the same principle of tight folds, but suspended from the ceiling: the light spreads downward in a wide wash. The ostrich lamp, by contrast, gives a lower, more localized halo, useful for reading or lighting a corner without switching on the ceiling light. The two can coexist in the same room if you keep to the same family of finish. To compare other families of bases, browse all our floor lamps.

Where to place an ostrich lamp to create an original effect?

Place it about 30 or 40 cm from a plain, light-coloured wall rather than with its back to a cupboard: the folds then cast their pattern onto the surface and the fixture works twice, through its shape and through its shadow. Avoid busy walkways, as the angled stem stands out but does not take repeated knocks.

Original living room floor lamp: where should it go to be seen?

The right spot is the free corner between the sofa and the window, or the end of a bookcase. There it fills the gap without blocking movement and serves as accent light in the evening, dimmer turned right down. For other living room layouts, compare with living room floor lamps and living room pieces with a crafted design.

Bedroom floor lamp: near the bed or in a corner?

In a bedroom, place it near an armchair or the bedside, within reach for dimming the light before sleeping, rather than in line with the door. The pleated light stays soft and does not dazzle when lying down. For an adult bedroom, see a floor lamp for the bedroom; in a child's room, the points to check are the stability of the base and the cable running against the wall. The IP20 rating restricts the fixture to dry rooms: not a bathroom, not outdoors.

How to choose the colour and style of your ostrich lamp?

Choose the style before the colour: the angled stem and folded shade belong to a modern, contemporary design, and that line should match the rest of the furniture. The finish comes next, depending on whether you want the fixture to stand out or blend in. Three colours are available: black, gold and beige.

Black, gold or beige floor lamp: which for a light living room?

Black stands out clearly against a cream wall and highlights the cut of the folds. Gold draws the eye near a sofa and warms up an interior with cool tones. Beige blends into neutrals and suits a room where the floor lamp should stay discreet. None of the three is better made than another: see the black finishes and the gold floor lamps.

Designer and contemporary floor lamp: what makes the difference

What sets this model apart from an upright floor lamp is the relationship between the angled stem and the volume of the shade: the light is not projected vertically but offset. A floor lamp with contemporary lines plays this card, whereas a modern-style model stays more restrained in its base. The metal structure keeps the whole rigid.

Floor lamp on a stand, floor-standing lamp: what are the differences and which to choose?

A floor lamp on a stand and a floor-standing lamp mean the same thing: a tall fixture, placed on the floor, with no wall fixing or work required. This model differs through its angled stem and folded shade, which make it more sculptural than an architect lamp with articulated arm, the latter being designed to bring light above a reading chair.

Stand floor lamp or floor lamp: the same fixture?

Yes, both terms describe a vertical or angled stem resting on a base, with no wall attachment. The choice is made on floor footprint and stem height, not on vocabulary. If you are looking for very directional light above a book, look instead at floor-standing reading lamps.

WC floor lamp: which floor-standing model for a small space?

In a toilet, a WC floor lamp only makes sense in a dry room large enough to tuck the base into a corner, behind the door, within reach of a socket. The IP20 rating rules out damp rooms: a very damp toilet or a bathroom are not suitable. A narrow model, in an accessible version, is enough for this use.

Halogen floor lamp or LED floor lamp: what does the technology change?

This fixture is fitted with a 10 W LED source with LED base, not a halogen bulb. LED generates little heat, which matters with a folded resin shade, and it accepts the built-in dimmer: you lower the brightness without changing the colour of the light. A halogen floor lamp, for comparable use, consumes more and is not always dimmable. This selection includes no connected floor lamp and no palm-motif model.

Can you put a halogen bulb in an LED floor lamp?

No, this model is designed for an LED base and a 10 W source. Replacing the source with a halogen one would mean departing from the specifications stated on the product sheet, with a risk of heat near a resin shade. To compare models on this criterion, see LED lighting.

Halogen floor lamp: why switch to an LED model?

Switching to LED means changing the fixture, not the bulb. The benefit is twofold: less heat dissipated and a dimmer that works without buzzing. Adjustment is done by hand, right down to night-light level, which makes the fixture usable late in the evening. See the models with brightness adjustment.

How to match an ostrich lamp with the rest of the room?

This floor lamp combines metal, resin and iron, with a 10 W LED source dimmable via the dimmer. It comes in black, gold and beige and matches modern or contemporary rooms, in a living room, bedroom, office or child's room. The collection has three products.

Ostrich feather lamp and animal-themed decor: how far to go?

An animal lamp embraces whimsy, but one per room is enough. If the idea of a rabbit lamp, a giraffe lamp or a monkey lamp appeals to you, keep them for a child's room or an office, and leave the living room on a more restrained note. The pleating of this model remains an evocation, not a figurine.

White, green or gold floor lamp: which finish for which mood?

Gold warms up a room with cool tones; beige plays the same role more discreetly. A green floor lamp or a white floor lamp are not part of this selection, and it is better to look among the light finishes. Whatever the shade, the dimmer lets you lower the light in the evening, which changes the mood more than the colour itself.

How to install and maintain an ostrich lamp?

Place the floor lamp on a flat floor, within reach of a socket, and check the stability of the base before plugging it in: a slightly uneven floor will tilt an already angled stem. Once in place, adjust the brightness with the dimmer rather than unplugging the device. The product is covered for two years by the manufacturer's warranty.

Fan-folded shade: how to dust it?

Use a soft cloth or a feather duster, without product, following the direction of the folds and without pressing: folded resin keeps its shape if you do not deform it. For the metal and iron, a slightly damp cloth followed by a wipe is enough. Avoid sprays near the socket and unplug before any handling.

IP20 floor lamp: which rooms to avoid?

IP20 means the device is protected against solid objects larger than 12 mm and against no water ingress. It is therefore installed in a dry room: living room, bedroom, office, child's room. Bathroom, terrace, unheated conservatory and damp cellar should be avoided. For other materials and other shapes, see our selection of light fixtures.

Globe lamp, driftwood or animal: what alternatives to an original floor lamp?

If the feather effect does not suit you, change the family of shape rather than the colour: a globe floor lamp rounds out a living room, a wood model brings a raw material, and animal lamps embrace whimsy. The choice is made on the space available and the type of light expected.

Driftwood floor lamp: is there one in this selection?

No: the models shown here are in metal, resin and iron, no driftwood. For a light, raw material, look at the wooden floor lamp. The driftwood effect and the ostrich feather effect do not play the same decorative card: one softens, the other draws.

Globe lamp or ostrich lamp: which for a small living room?

A globe floor lamp takes up less visual height and slips into a narrow corner; the folded shade, being wider, needs a little air around it. In a small living room, the slim base and angled stem remain an advantage if the fixture is placed against a free wall. For work use, prefer the models designed for the office.

The flagship model of the selection, the Nessa floor lamp, combines the fan-folded shade, the angled stem, the 10 W dimmable LED and the IP20 rating, in black, gold or beige. Secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service accompany every order.

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