On the Hunt: Floor Lamps

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A floor lamp can add an attractive silhouette to any room, but with so many similar lamps on the market it can be hard to find just-the-right-one. Until now.

Now that it's getting dark outside so early, we more lighting options than ever. If you're squinting or trying to read by the light of the Christmas tree, it's time to invest in a floor lamp. We've rounded-up a selection of our favorite floor lamps to help brighten your mood -- and home.



On a Budget
Say goodbye to the college dorm room look -- you know, the infamous halogen-bright torchiere lamp -- and get an affordable, more sophisticated style.

We like the clean lines of the Room Essentials Floor Stick Lamp, $30, from Target.

For a slightly more traditional look, the ÅRSTID floor lamp, $40, from IKEA, gives off a soft light perfect for entertaining.

Another nice traditional style lamp is the Better Homes and Gardens steel lamp, $45, from Walmart. It looks like it costs a lot more than it does.



Think Whimsy
Smile! You're ready for your close-up with this Spotlight floor lamp, $118, from Chiasso. If they wonder about the Hollywood-style lamp, tell your guests they're being interviewed by Barbara Walters shortly after dessert.

Need to save space? This conversation piece is a Floor Lamp wall decal, $234, from Gecko. The sconce is "real" (it sticks out from the wall). Very cool. And a bit tricky!



Straight-up and Stylish
Something about this National Geographic Floor Lamp, $199, from Lamps Plus, is so dreamy. Maybe it's the fact that it's called the Bali lamp and we need a vacation? The pleated bamboo shade reminds us of island huts. If you're looking for something with a every-so-slight tropical flair, explore this option.

This Claiborne Floor Lamp, $159, from Home Decorators Collection, is transitional enough for any space. The high-gloss finish is very chic for an added burst of glamor.




Sleek and Chic
For more modern interiors, a nickel finish with a smooth white shade is just what the doctor ordered. Reminiscent of the iconic Castiglioni arco lamp, this more affordable version is called the Big Dipper Arc Lamp, $199, from CB2.

If you're looking for something very modern, the Soiree Floor Lamp, $375, from Burke Decor, comes with a lovely, handmade silk shade. The shade is also available in a variety of patterns from faux wood grain to ginkgo leaves. The base is also available in antique bronze.



Reading/Task
It looks like a desk lamp but is big enough to stand on the floor. Anglepoise Type 75 Floor Lamp, $250, from Allmodernlighting.com.

More on the traditional side is the Newbury Halo Task Lamp, $199, from Pottery Barn. Available in nickel or bronze, the zigzagging neck makes it easier for you to adjust the lamp for the task at hand.



Splurge
Yes, it's going to cost you a pretty penny, but it's as shiny as a brand new penny! Porter Brass Lamp, $550, from Jayson Home & Garden.

This lamp is the definition of the word "whimsical," but I put it in here because it's a budget-buster. Birdie Floor Lamp, $450, Stray Dog Designs.

For more On the Hunt stories, don't miss:
On the Hunt: Throws
On the Hunt: Modern Four Poster Beds
On the Hunt: Modern Farmhouse Sinks

 

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