Arched floor lamp

Measure the overhang before the height: it is the distance between the stem and the plumb line of the shade that decides whether the arm passes over the sofa, the bed or the desk. In this selection, the overhang ranges from 35 cm on the Orinorano to a 240 cm arc on the Valranina, all IP20, so indoor use only.

What is an overhang floor lamp and how does its arm work?

An overhang floor lamp is a floor lamp whose arm reaches out over the area to be lit instead of lighting straight down. The overhang is measured from the stem to the plumb line of the shade: from 35 cm on the Orinorano to 240 cm on the large Valranina arc. You can read or dine without moving the base.

Overhang floor lamp, standard floor lamp or overhang wall light: what are the differences?

A standard floor lamp lights straight above its stem: handy in a corner, but the shadow falls across the book. An overhang floor lamp reaches its arm out and throws the light where you work. An overhang wall light does the same from the wall and frees the floor entirely, but its position becomes permanent. A floor model can be moved, stored and replaced without drilling.

Indoor or outdoor overhang floor lamp: what does the IP rating say?

Every model in this selection is rated IP20, meaning it is protected against solid objects over 12 mm and against no water jets. An indoor overhang floor lamp therefore stays under cover, in a living room, bedroom or office. For a terrace or balcony, IP20 is not enough. The Zala and its slim stem show the spirit of the family: glass and metal, round base, 45 cm overhang, designed for the living room. To widen your search, browse our indoor lighting then the full range of Designix floor lamps.

Which bulb and which light for an overhang floor lamp?

Most models take an E27 screw bulb, a few have integrated LED. Available tones range from warm white 2700 to 3500 K, the one that suits a living room in the evening; some models accept a dimmer to lower the intensity.

Halogen floor lamp with dimmer: is it possible on an overhang floor lamp?

Yes, on two conditions: the lamp must have an E27 socket and the halogen bulb must itself be dimmable. A halogen runs hotter than an LED, and not every bulb handles dimming without buzzing. LED models avoid the question, use less power and run cool. The dimmable floor lamps in the selection are among the most comfortable for a living room in the evening.

Warm white or cool white: which light for a living room?

For a living room, stay in warm white, between 2700 and 3500 K. That is the range that accompanies a conversation, a film or a dinner without straining the eye. Cool white, higher in kelvins, lights clearly but hardens faces and materials; it is justified over a worktop or in a workshop, not in front of a sofa.

Which overhang floor lamps for the living room, bedroom and office?

The living room remains the primary use of these models, ahead of the bedroom and the desk corner. A long arm like the one on the Arcade or the Valranina suits a large room and a table, while a short overhang like the Zala or the Bravora sits next to an armchair or a bed.

Where to place an overhang floor lamp in the living room?

Three positions work: the corner of the sofa, to bounce light up without shining in your face; beside the reading armchair, arm above the shoulder; the end of the table, to dine without switching on the ceiling light. Avoid the walkway between two doors: the base must stay out of the way. The models designed for the living room cover these three cases, and a modern-style living room will find sharper lines.

Overhang floor lamp for the bedroom, office and small spaces

In the bedroom, a short overhang placed beside the bed replaces the bedside lamp and frees the nightstand: the Orinorano, the Milo and the Sila play that role. At the desk, an adjustable head changes everything, as on the Sila or the Bravora, and the Fila spreads light across three shades. In a small space, a hallway or a cloakroom, a short overhang on a slim stem is enough, without clutter. See lighting the bedroom and setting up a desk corner. For a dining room, the large Valranina arc reaches over the table.

Which height and overhang to choose for each room?

Height is chosen first according to whether you are seated or standing, overhang according to what you want to light. Allow 135 to 160 cm high for a short arm next to an armchair, 185 to 250 cm for an arc that passes over a sofa or a table. The base, 25 to 45 cm in diameter, must stay out of the walkway.

Which height of overhang floor lamp for a living room?

A short overhang sits between 132 and 160 cm: the Sila reaches 132 cm, the Bravora 135 cm, the Orinorano 140 cm, the Zala and the Milo 160 cm. Stem models go higher, around 160 to 190 cm (Astria 160, Lector 175, Arcade and Novella 185, Onda 187). Arcs stand between 210 and 250 cm (Hyra and Valranina from 210 to 240 cm, Aris up to 250 cm). Check your ceiling height before aiming for the tallest.

How to measure the overhang relative to the sofa or the table?

Place the base in its final position, then measure horizontally to the plumb line of the shade. If the arm must cover the seat of the sofa, aim for at least 100 cm; for a table, the 160 to 240 cm arc of the Valranina passes over the centre. The Zala and its slim stem are enough for an armchair, with 45 cm of overhang.

Which style, material and colour for an overhang floor lamp?

The frames are metal, sometimes black, sometimes silver, with shades in fabric, linen, velvet or opal glass. The lines stay modern or contemporary, sometimes industrial, with a few softer pieces such as the Lector reading lamp and its bamboo.

Design, industrial or vintage overhang floor lamp: how to decide?

Style is decided with the floor and the wall, not in the abstract: on pale parquet and a white wall, matte black metal stands out clearly, while silver softens. Industrial embraces steel and velvet, with the Dena, the Wora or the Fila. Vintage plays on bronze and opal glass, like the Orinorano. Metal frames dominate the whole family.

Black, white or gold overhang floor lamp: which colour to choose?

Black stands out on a pale wall and draws the silhouette of the arm. White and silver blend into small rooms and bright interiors. Gold remains an accent, to be reserved for an already understated room to avoid overload. See the black finishes, the pale and white models and the gold pieces. For a warmer look, a warmer wood look remains rare here: the bamboo of the Lector reading lamp is the only plant material in the selection.

Original overhang floor lamp: which shapes stand out?

The tubular stem dominates the selection, with variations in ball, round disc and large arc. The arm can be straight and fixed, adjustable as on the Sila or the Bravora, or supported by a curved frame. The most singular pieces remain the models without a shade, whose bulb is visible.

Ball floor lamp: where to place it in a living room?

A ball shape diffuses a round, soft light, often in glass. Place it away from the sofa, never in front, to avoid a bright point in your field of vision. Paired with a slim stem, it lightens the whole. The Onda, with its upper glass disc and round base, gives a contemporary version. Find the ball floor lamps.

Original overhang floor lamp: the models without a shade

The Arcade and the Novella leave the source visible, which changes everything: the light is rawer, more directional, and the cast shadow sharper. These models suit an already stripped-back interior, with a well-chosen warm white bulb. Elsewhere, the fabric or opal glass shade filters and softens.

How to install and maintain an overhang floor lamp?

Assembly is done on the floor, base laid flat, then stem and arm put together before screwing in the bulb. A long arm needs a stable base and a spot out of the walkway. Maintenance is limited to a soft cloth on the metal and regular dusting of the fabric or linen shade.

How to guarantee the stability of a long-arm floor lamp?

The further the arm reaches, the wider and heavier the base must be: the Valranina relies on a Ø 45 cm base for a 160 to 240 cm arc, while the Orinorano makes do with Ø 25 cm for 35 cm of overhang. Place the base on a flat floor, not on a thick rug, and check it is level before plugging in. Keep cables tidy along the stem.

How to care for a fabric, linen or velvet shade?

Dust dry, with a soft cloth or a soft-bristled brush, without a wetting product that would mark the fabric. Metal and brushed steel are cleaned with a simple dry cloth. Opal glass tolerates a slightly damp cloth, to be dried straight away. Every model in the selection is covered by a two-year warranty.

What budget to plan and how to decide?

The models in the collection range from entry-level pieces to large crafted arcs, with a two-year warranty across the whole selection. Price depends mainly on the shade material, the length of the arm and the dimmer. The useful benchmark remains the dimension, not the amount.

Cheap overhang floor lamp: where does the entry level sit?

The collection grid shows the current price of each product, and that is the only up-to-date source. Just know what pushes the bill up: a linen or velvet shade, a long arm, an integrated dimmer, a crafted metal finish. For a first purchase, the most affordable models are often enough to light an armchair or a reading corner.

Which warranty and which services at Designix?

Only one benchmark matters before you confirm: the area to be lit, the free floor space, the light tone you want. Once those three answers are set, the choice narrows to a few references. Designix provides secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and a reachable customer service.

Choose now according to your room, then browse all our indoor lights to complete the lighting.

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