Tube floor lamp

Measure the available height and check the bulb socket before you look at colour: these two points decide more than anything else. A tube floor lamp is a floor-standing light whose stem or shade takes a cylindrical or conical form, with an E27 or E14 bulb, or an integrated LED source.

What is a tube floor lamp and what light does it give?

A tube floor lamp is a floor-standing light whose stem or shade takes a cylindrical, sometimes conical, form. In this collection, the light comes either from a screw-in E27 or E14 bulb, or from an integrated LED source, diffused upwards, downwards or to the sides.

LED tube floor lamp: when the source is integrated

An integrated LED source cannot be replaced: it stays with the light for its whole life and you simply wipe the diffuser with a cloth. A large part of the models in this collection work this way, from the terrace tube to the floor-standing ceiling light. These LED lighting models are mostly placed outside or in a hallway. On a bulb-based light, it is the bulb that is changed when it dims, without touching the base or the shade. The rest of the catalogue can be explored in all our lights.

Warm white or cool white: which colour temperature to choose?

As a rule, warm white, around 2700 to 3500 K, is reserved for rooms where you relax in the evening: living room, bedroom, dining room. Cool white, around 4500 to 6500 K, gives a crisper light, useful on a worktop, in a hallway or outside. The models in this collection mostly light in warm white.

Where to put a tube floor lamp?

This collection puts the living room first, then the bedroom and the office; a minority of models is protected for outdoor use. Choose the height according to the nearby furniture: a tall stem lights a sofa or an armchair, a compact format slips in beside a bed or a desk.

Tube floor lamp in a living room

Near the sofa, the tube lights without dropping into your line of sight: allow for a stem that rises above the armrest. Metal finishes suit modern and industrial living rooms alike, while black floor lamps blend into an already busy interior. The Fila, industrial base with velvet shade mixes metal and velvet.

In a bedroom or office

In a bedroom, a compact tube placed near the bed lights your reading without lighting the whole room: see the bedroom floor lamp. In an office, look instead for an adjustable model, whose head angles towards the worktop, in the version designed for the office. In both cases, an E27 socket leaves the choice of bulb open.

How to choose between a tube floor lamp, a globe shape or an arc?

The tube concentrates light in a narrow volume, the globe diffuses it all around, the arc projects it above a sofa. Most models in this selection are tubes, complemented by round shapes. The choice depends mainly on floor space and the surface to be lit.

Designer tube floor lamp: cage shade or double height

An openwork shade lets light through and draws shadows on the wall. This is the case with the golden Golden Cage, whose metal cage lights in warm white without hiding the source. More elaborate silhouettes can be found in the design pieces, to be reserved for living rooms where the light is looked at as much as it lights.

When to prefer a globe living room floor lamp

The globe living room floor lamp diffuses light in all directions: it suits a room where people move around, without a specific reading area. The round volume blends with contemporary interiors as well as slightly empty living room corners. If you are unsure, compare the globe-shaped floor lamps with tubes, whose light is more directed.

A long arm settles the question when the sofa is far from the wall: the Aréa arc with linen shade projects its light above the seat without taking up floor space. Other models in the same spirit are gathered in a model to light the living room.

Fabric, metal or plastic tube floor lamp: which material for which room?

Some ecru or natural wood finishes complete the range for a warmer look.

Metal dominates the collection and suits modern and industrial interiors alike. Fabric and linen soften the light of a living room or bedroom, plastic suits outdoor models that are easy to care for, glass brings a brighter note.

Fabric tube floor lamp: linen and velvet

A fabric shade filters the light and makes it softer: it is the natural choice for a bedroom. Linen keeps a matte look and is dusted with a soft brush, without any product. Linen shades age well and pair with light woods. Velvet, on the other hand, reflects a warmer light and a deep sheen, as on the blue velvet floor lamp with E27 socket.

Metal and plastic: indoors or outdoors

Metal is cleaned with a microfibre cloth and keeps its colour indoors: aluminium, steel and gold finishes coexist in the collection, including the industrial style. Plastic, meanwhile, withstands humidity and forms the base of IP65 terrace tubes. For a lighter note, white floor lamps go anywhere.

Halogen floor lamp: which socket and wattage to plan for?

Models with an E27 socket are the most numerous, followed by integrated LED sources and a few E14. A halogen bulb only works if its socket matches that of the light, and the wattage indicated on the floor lamp must not be exceeded.

Halogen living room floor lamp: E27 or E14 socket?

The E27 socket, the most common, accepts most screw-in bulbs on the market, including halogens. The E14, narrower, concerns lights with a slim stem and some models with several light points. Look at the socket before buying: it is what decides, not the look of the base.

Maximum wattage indicated: why respect it

A maximum wattage of 40 W is stated on a good share of the models in the collection, and up to 60 W on some. This ceiling protects the socket and the shade: beyond it, heat builds up around the source. A lower-wattage LED bulb lights just as much while heating far less.

Halogen floor lamp with dimmer: what should you check?

Only some of the models in the collection are stated as dimmer-compatible. To adjust the brightness, the floor lamp's dimmer and the bulb must agree: a non-dimmable bulb cannot be adjusted, even when fitted to a light designed for it.

What a dimmer changes day to day

The dimmer lets you lower the light for a film in the evening and raise it again for reading. It is useful in a living room where the same light serves as both accent and main lighting. Floor lamps with adjustable brightness are recognised by their dimmer mention, to be checked before buying.

Dimmable bulb and integrated dimmer

Two cases exist: the dimmer housed in the base, which controls a dimmable bulb, and the source adjustable by a button on the light. The Élan Lumineux, adjustable light illustrates the second case, with its 12 W LED source.

Which protection rating for an outdoor or bathroom tube floor lamp?

The majority of models in the collection are IP20, reserved for dry rooms. The outdoor and terrace models stated as IP65 resist water splashes. For a WC floor lamp or a bathroom, check the protection rating before choosing, and prefer a compact format.

On a terrace, IP65 is the condition for durability: a plastic tube like the Fity cylindrical floor lamp withstands light rain and can be rinsed with a gentle jet. Floor lamps intended for wet rooms are rarer, and their protection is always indicated on the product page.

How to install and care for a tube floor lamp?

A floor lamp is assembled in a few minutes, with no work needed: you screw the stem, fix the shade, plug it in. For care, dust the shade according to its material and check the tightness after assembly. Changing the shade is often enough to refresh the model.

Changing the shade of a floor lamp

Unplug the light, remove the bulb, then unscrew or unclip the shade according to its fixing. Fit a model with a diameter compatible with the socket, refit the bulb and check the stem is upright before plugging back in.

Care according to material

Fabric and linen are dusted dry; metal and plastic take a slightly damp cloth; glass is cleaned with diluted white vinegar. Tighten the base screws once a year, especially on a model that is moved often.

How to choose your tube floor lamp and have it delivered safely?

First compare height, socket and protection rating, then material and colour. Once these four points are checked, the rest is a matter of taste.

At Designix, payment is secure, delivery is tracked, returns are possible and customer service helps with the choice. The design pieces for the living room sit alongside affordable models in the same collection, guaranteed for two years, and five years on part of the selection. To finish comparing, the range of floor lamps brings together all available shapes.

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