An overhead light — also infamously coined by TikTok user GeeOfDee as “the big light” — is some people’s biggest nightmare. In fact, the National Headache Foundation writes, “Light and other visual stimuli also can trigger migraine attacks. Specifically, “flickering,” “pulsing,” “bright,” and “fluorescent,” fixtures. Plus, overwhelming gleams from the ceiling don’t know how to set the mood without the help of a dimmer. So don’t follow the light, follow the floor lamp.
Floor lamps come in an array of styles — modern, boho chic, mid-century, retro, and the like — and have a variety of functions. Whether you need it to relax after a long day beneath your office’s work lights or your eyes require a little extra shine to read a book these days, there’s a mood-boosting floor lamp for you out there. Bonus: they are the easiest way to elevate your space. Hooray for the internet — we found 14 floor lamps that have you and your sensitive and/or struggling eyes covered — at all kinds of price points and in an array of designs — ahead.
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This is half lamp, half art display. Lean it against the wall for a minimalist source of lighting that will still be striking, or get creative and hang it up.
Shop Hay
Hay Neon Tube LED, $, available at Hay
An arc lamp is a perfect solution for a reading light without a side table. This supersized version is bold enough to light up the entire room as well.
Shop Etsy
NOVAofCalifornia Luna Bella Mid Century Arc Lamp, $, available at Etsy
Forget the debate about white light vs. warm light in lightbulbs. We want a lamp that creates a moody sunset that never fades on our wall.
Shop Eternity Modern
Eternity Modern Sunset Red Floor Lamp, $, available at Eternity Modern
Part MCM silhouette, part boho lantern, all available to ship quickly to you via Prime.
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OYEARS Modern Arc Floor Lamp, $, available at Amazon
There are lamps with shelves, then there’s this multi-purpose beauty that not only can display your favorite plants and books, but it can also charge up to four devices at once.
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Mlambert Modern LED Shelf Floor Lamp With Wireless Charger, $, available at Amazon
Just like Burrow’s couches, the DTC home brand’s lamps will ship to you fast and free.
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Adesso Bradbury Floor Lamp, $, available at Burrow
Another example of midcentury design we can’t quit, a hinged studio lamp can be adjusted (and easily moved) as needed.
Shop Schoolhouse
Schoolhouse Studio Floor Lamp, $, available at Schoolhouse
It might not be bright enough to read by, but it doesn’t get vibey-er than this lamp. Your next cocktail party or date night just got way chicer.
Shop Brookstone
Brookstone 5-Head Sunset Floor Lamp, $, available at Brookstone
Each loop on this intriguing lamp can be removed, and only lights up when placed on the lamp’s stems. It’s not only a conversation piece but also a means to further adjust how bright (or not) the lamp is.
Shop Brightech
Brightech Saturn Floor Lamp, $, available at Brightech
Shop Amazon
Gazechimp Desk Lamp Table Lantern Lampshade, $, available at Amazon
Design Within Reach is your source for the originators of many of yesterday and today’s biggest design trends — and some iconic silhouettes you may not already be acquainted with, like this bold bubble lamp.
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Design Within Reach Nelson Pear Lotus Floor Lamp, $, available at Design Within Reach
Another lamp that mixes organic materials with industrial shapes, the Pikul floor lamp is versatile enough to fit into a number of decor styles without blending in.
Shop Goodee
Goodee Pikul Floor Lamp, $, available at Goodee
The textures in this cream lampshade will help add to the cozy ambiance you want from not using the “big light.”
Shop Wayfair
Ebern Designs Kjeld 63″ Arched Floor Lamp, $, available at Wayfair
Chunky and funky, this looks like a one-of-a-kind thrift store find — but it’s only a click away. (And your secret is safe with us.)
Shop Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters Emil Floor Lamp, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Not only is this lamp a glowing work of art, but it’s one that can be adjusted by sliding the acrylic sheets.
Shop Echo Neon
Echo Neon Aesthetic Floor Lamp, $, available at Echo Neon
Shop Food52
Allsop Luna Touch LED Lamp, $, available at Food52
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