30 Incredibly Modern Floor Lamps

I thought long and hard about the criteria for how to judge a modern floor lamp. After all, it’s somewhat absurd to say that a floor lamp is better than another lamp based on its features. And yet, there are certain characteristics of modern and mid-century floor lamps that you can’t ignore when making a recommendation.

By their very design, floor lamps are very utilitarian. What I mean by this is that they either emit light, in which case they are working, or they don’t emit light, in which case they’re obviously broken. Beyond this function, much of what appeals to anyone about a floor lamp is its aesthetics. What kind of a lamp is it? Is it a beautiful arc lamp that seemingly spans nearly half a room? Or is it a gorgeous tripod floor lamp crafted out of the finest brass alloy around? Ultimately, does the modern floor lamp complement and fit into the surrounding decor is a question that can most often only be answered by simply placing it in its space. Today, there are more choices for modern floor lamps than ever. The humble and now ubiquitous LED has made its entrance into the floor lamp space and has enabled designers to create modern floor lamps with wildly creative new shapes and sizes.

Beyond aesthetics, there are, of course, some minor practicalities to be considered when shopping for a modern floor lamp. Cost is one of course, but next is how much light you can expect to get from a lamp. After all, the lamp may look great in the daylight, but if you’re not getting the type and colour of light output you want at night, that might ruin the whole endeavour. Keeping these things in mind, I went on the hunt to find you, at least what I thought were some of the most beautiful, practical and frankly, just awesome looking modern floor lamps retailers on the Internet have to offer. Here they are.

1. Versanora VN-L00010 Arquer Modern Arc Floor Lamp

I chose this modern floor lamp to go first on this list for a few reasons. First, it’s affordable. Many arc lamps have now entered the territory of absurd pricing, simply because they exhibit a nicely shaped curve. Not with this lamp. Next came it’s pleasing curves that make this an outstanding looking arc lamp. Next is the fact that the lamp’s base is available in two different colours of marble, white and black. And finally is the fact that it comes in six different colour finishes for the metal arm and dome. Each colour almost more beautiful than the next. Choose from brass, black, chrome, gold, nickel shade or rose gold. And while some floor lamps have colour options that are simply wrong, the exact opposite is true of this Versanora lamp. A true beauty, just waiting for you to bring it into your home or office.

2. CB2 – Hicks Ivory Floor Lamp

If you’re new to the world of modern floor lamps and all they have to offer, you may not be familiar with some of the jargon. Obviously, not all modern floor lamps are of the same visual type. But more than that, they can also be categorized into specific functions.  Perhaps you’re more than happy to curl up with a book on your favourite loveseat, but you rather experience a surrounding dark room’s ambiance. In this case, you’d use a task lamp such as this beautiful floor lamp from CB2. Petite and interesting by way of its uniquely shaped shade, this incredibly svelte and modern floor lamp conveys an air of lightness and includes an adjustable shade so you can direct light where you want it most. Perfect for small spaces and reading nooks.

3. Christie Tripod Floor Lamp

If you’re looking for a modern tripod floor lamp, this luminary from AllModern offers a striking style. And if you blink for a moment, you might just think that a Tripod from the War of the Worlds movie has quietly invaded your living room posing as a handsome and stylish floor lamp. Crafted from a black-finished metal base, this lamp is capped with a black poly-cotton blend drum shade, which creates a muted monochrome look that is only pierced by the lamp’s light itself. This is a modern floor lamp that is most likely best suited to the living room.

4. Ktribe F2 Floor Lamp

This incredibly unique floor lamp distinguishes itself with one primary factor. The lamp-shade is semi-transparent and made of a translucent metallic or plisse cloth shade. The inner Opal polycarbonate diffuser ads to the mystique and light ambiance that this lamp creates. With an aluminum and plastic construction, this lamp is made in Italy and can be purchased in either a Fluorescent or Halogen bulb option.

5. Structube – Perri Floor Lamp

You may have a difficult time figuring out what it is about this modern floor lamp that both attracts and puzzles you. The answer is simple. It looks like an oversized desk lamp. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. This modern, yet somewhat industrial looking Perri floor lamp may have you feeling like you’re Alice in Wonderland and have shrunk to the tiniest of proportions. The adjustable wood and iron design is a perfect fit for an office or living space looking to achieve a modern and industrial look.

6. Pablo Designs – Contour Floor Lamp

I’ll readily admit to the fact that for all intents and purposes, I’ve fallen in love with most of the lamps produced by Pablo Designs. In another article, I wrote about the best desk lamps in the world. There, I featured three desk lamps from this company, including a smaller version of this Contour lamp. But while I love the desk version, the floor version of this minimalist lamp is simply on another level of sophistication. Using warm LED illumination with an extruded aluminum structure, everything about the Contour’s design is fabricated to fit into your modern living space or office. Stripped down to the bare essentials of its outer form, the Contour floor lamp’s premium wood or fabric wraps seamlessly around the lamp’s complete interior edge. This provides an inviting resting place for your books, objects, or charging your mobile device with the integrated USB port. Available in a wide variety of exterior and interior finishes, the Contour Floor Lamp is a modern, sophisticated and unique piece of lighting that is well worth its price.

7. TaoTronics LED Floor Lamp

TaoTronics is not a household name. And yet they’ve quickly established themselves as the maker of some pretty awesome lighting products all over the world. That includes this LED Floor Lamp that can be described as brutalist, minimal, and effective. Available in a black or white finish, the TaoTronics floor lamp is a modern take on an adjustable task lamp. With four different colour temperatures ranging from 3000k to 6000k you can customize this lamp to nearly any surrounding room ambiance. Reading, sewing, arts, crafts, or simply to illuminate some furniture, this floor lamp is highly stylish and capable of lighting the way for all these activities. The flexible neck allows for ideal light positioning, and at its current extremely affordable price, you might want to get more than a few of these outstanding floor lamps.

8. Brightech Artichoke LED Floor Lamp

Nearly countless permutations of the artichoke lamp design have made their way into mid-century modern decor lore. Now that LED technology has also begun to seep into traditional 50’s and 60’s lighting design, this floor lamp is a perfect marriage of those two ideals. Technology meets design. Featuring a unique sculptural design, this modern floor lamp has plenty to offer, including a sleek look that is tempered by its warm lighting tones. It’s also Alexa and Google Home compatible, so you won’t have to actually walk over to it to control it, which is always an added bonus in today’s modern connected age. At 5.5 feet tall, the wooden shade measures around 16 inches wide and includes a floor pedal on / off switch. This modern artichoke floor lamp uses a 2,700K warm white LED light and works best amidst slightly darker decor. Consider how incredible it would look in a room filled with mid-to-dark grey shades.

9. CB2 Eclipse Floor Lamp

Ok, let’s talk about the concept behind the design of this insanely cool floor lamp. Someone, somewhere, perhaps in a non-descript building, had the audacity to engage in the following line of thinking. “Let’s take a piece of wood, add a shade to it, and call it a day.: That’s it. That’s the thought that went into the design of this lamp. And you know what, somehow it works incredibly well. The result is a fabulously, sophisticated and modern floor lamp with a black-on-black aesthetic. Raw and beautiful, this black floor lamp will fit well in nearly any setting.

10. Pablo Designs Elise Floor Lamp

Oh look, what a terribly predictable surprise. I’m featuring another Pablo Designs floor lamp. But I bet you’ll be glad you found this lamp as well. Now at first glance, this may look simply like a fat light-sabre standing on-end, but the true artistic nature of this modern floor lamp is that it’s designed to be mixed and matched with it’s larger and smaller brothers and sisters. What I mean by this is that this lamp is available in four different heights. That means you can buy a few of these stunning floor lamps that feature a streamlined and understated minimalist design.

The frosted acrylic shade stands as a beacon of light and, when combined with smaller or larger versions of itself, creates a stunning and conceptual tribute to the machine age. You may even think you’ve stumbled into a futuristic home or apartment when you outfit your interior space with these floor lamps from Pablo Designs. Available in five finishes including satin silver, black, brass, white marble and black marble. Sign me up for a few of these.

11. Structube – Andes Floor Lamp

If you’re looking for a slightly more traditional floor lamp with contemporary lines representing a modern look, this Andes model from Structube is a fine choice. Featuring a cubical shade and an iron pole and base with a matte finish, this lamp is also available in an all-white colour. Sleek, simple, modern and affordable. A perfect floor lamp if there ever was one.

12. Arnsberg Columbus LED Arch Floor Lamp

These days the Columbus name is starting to be a touch fraught with – ah hell, let’s face it, genocidal mania. But aside from that, this is a lovely floor lamp! I would describe this modern LED floor lamp as rather ambitious. Its curve is, in some ways the epitome of minimalism, and in other ways will certainly announce its presence. The integrated LEDs amidst the curvilinear tube column bring a substantial amount of light to any situation. Oh, and it’s German, though not manufactured in Germany. That should attest to its quality because, after all, we know that anything German designed must be of the highest quality correct? This is the perfect over-couch modern LED floor lamp that will delight you and guests alike.

13. Anarosa Arched Floor Lamp

This versatile and stylish floor lamp brings a level of panache to an otherwise minimalist design. The simple black colour and clean silhouette allow for an overhanging bulb that seems to almost float in the air. You’ll get plenty of light from this trendy industrial looking floor lamp when you add a stylish Edison style bulb. The black satin finish ensures that you’ll be adding a bit of contrast to neutral-toned or monochromatic rooms. But if you’re not happy with the black finish, you can always opt for a beautiful matte white, brushed steel or matte brass finish. Next to your couch, next to your bed, this modern floor lamp has a slim profile along with a relatively small base that will fit next to practically anything.

14. Leonlite Industrial Floor Lamp

You’ve stumbled upon the right lamp if you’re looking for a modern floor lamp with unambiguous industrial design chops. With concealed wiring throughout, the 3-head vintage standing lamp is simply stunning. Using three amber coloured lampshades, this lamp is designed to bring soft and soothing light into your home. Don’t miss out on this, dare I say, cheap modern floor lamp (cheap as in affordable, not the pejorative version of that word).

15. Shades of Light – Tulip Drop Floor Lamp

Slender and elegant, the Tulip Drop Floor lamp is a natural touch of class. The transparent glass bulb allows soft light to spill out over the entire room, and yet its curved neck directs the bulb straight down, making it a great reading light. Its marble base ensures stability without neglecting the style. It means the lamp can easily be anchored to a chair or stand alone in the room as a minimalist showpiece.

16. Brightech Maxwell LED Shelf Floor Lamp

If shelf space is at a premium in your home or office, but you’re still looking for a fantastic modern floor lamp in an Asian decor style, this is the lamp for you. With three integrated bookshelves, the Brightech Maxwell is a tall, free-standing column lamp available in four different colours, including the Walnut Brown pictured above. And if the aesthetics of this soft-looking shelf-lamp is not enough to entice you, consider that it is also Alexa and Google Home compatible, meaning you can yell at your new modern floor lamp to turn it on or off. Add two or more of these lamps to any bedrooms, living room, and you’ll immediately warm up the look of your space and add additional shelving space.

17. Resident Spar Floor Lamp

You rarely come across a product that so surprises you; it’s difficult to match the right words with your level of awe. This is my exact problem when describing this incredible and modern floor lamp from New Zealand company, Resident. First, this is not a small lamp. It’s a cantilevered floor lamp that uses the red tensioned electrical cable for support. And this is what I truly love about this lamp. It takes an often neglected part of every lamp and uses it to create a truly unique shape. Inspired by the mast and sail arrangements of classic sailing boats, this minimalist floor lamp is made from a combination of aluminum and steel.

18. Nemo In The Wind LED Floor Lamp

This unique floor lamp from Nemo took inspiration from a type of wind turbine generator. With three twisted aluminum columns that meet at the top and bottom of this floor lamp, the LED light modules stretch the interior length of each metal column. The opal diffuser spreads light evenly throughout and produces an attractive ambient light source. I’ll admit this is not a cheap floor lamp. It’s something that will set you back more than a few pennies. But if you’re looking for a stunning floor lamp and you’ve got the budget to spend, this architecturally inspired lamp is a terrific choice. Available in four finishes, including matte black, gold, matte white and titan grey, you can also choose just the right colour temperature to match the surrounding design and decor.

19. Structube Tena Floor Lamp

The Tena Floor Lamp is a simple, sophisticated and modern tripod floor lamp with clean lines, soft features and exudes an air of elegance. This lamp’s beechwood legs are the standout design feature. The drum shade is also a no-frills design piece that completes this modern floor lamp’s look. Ideal for next to a couch, armchair or in the corner of a room.

20. Andover Mills – Palen Arched Floor Lamp

Whimsy is a funny thing. Some people are all about that as it applies to their decor choices in their homes, and others want to live a more angular and brutalist design lifestyle. If you fall into the former category, this scrolled design makes this floor lamp something to behold. Perfect for interior layouts with a bit of vintage style, try this angled lamp next to a traditional armchair or couch. Ideal for use as a reading task lamp in your comfortable reading place. While I wouldn’t classify this as an arc lamp, there’s some sense that this black floor lamp could easily replace your need for an arc lighting piece.

21. Gira Floor Lamp

This Scandinavian stunner is a hell of a streamlined modern floor lamp. This mid-century modern classic floor lamp features a slim tripod frame. It is perfectly suited for rooms with light and airy decor. Its head is a conical shade that is adjustable to direct light as needed. With a matte black finish, the Gira Floor Lamp is a gorgeous companion to a couch, loveseat or armchair. Oh yeah, and if you haven’t noticed yet, the Gira lamp resembles a Giraffe. Oh, now I get it.

22. Brightech Halo Split Modern LED Torchiere Floor Lamp

I’m sure you’re wondering what the word Torchiere means. Don’t worry. I had to look that one up also. In short, it simply means a lamp with a tall wood or metal stand. This amazing and customizable floor lamp from Brightech is a truly unique lighting piece. With a massive 1489 Lumens of light output, this is a very bright modern lamp that offers individually adjustable light rings. That means that when you get bored with its shape, you can easily adjust the HALO ring’s two halves to create a new look. Modern, contemporary, stylish, fresh, all worthy adjectives describing this awesome and affordable floor lamp.

23. Latitude Run – Chevington Column Floor Lamp

When discovering this modern floor lamp from Latitude Run, the immediate thoughts that came to my mind were that it’s perhaps the single-most sumptuous, soft, and quite frankly sexy objects I’ve ever seen. Designed to resemble an hourglass figure, the 76-inch tall modern floor lamp adds charm and beautiful ambiance to any room. Constructed from corrugated parchment, this lamp features a hidden integrated zipper that allows for easy cleaning and portability. But perhaps most stunning of all is the wide array of colours the lamp is available in, including a mind-blowing flame red colour.

24. Stickbulb 6 Foot Torch LED Lamp

Different is an understatement when describing this ultra-modern floor lamp. Using distributed LED technology, this elegant LED lamp is a stunning accent piece for the modern home. Using a slender and sustainably sourced wooden beam, this lamp incorporates a rectangular metal plate to create the counter-weighted base. Made by hand in New York City, this Torch LED floor lamp is available in an impressively wide array of metal base and wood structure finishes. It’s not the most inexpensive floor lamp, but if you want to make a statement, it will cost a little more.

25. Nelson Cigar Lotus Floor Lamp

The elongated sphere of this floor lamp is all about achieving a particular shape. That lampshade shape comes in three different sizes and is accented by clean parallel lines that run its length. This classic design has been around since the 1950s when George Nelson designed this floor lamp series. Simple and effective, this lamp is a perfect fit for most living spaces.

26. Joly Joy Arc Floor Lamp

Versatility is not often a word applied to modern floor lamps. By virtue of their design, they can be somewhat inflexible in how they light a room. The opposite is true for this 3-light tree floor lamp from manufacturer, Joly Joy. Dimmable, and colour warmth adjustable, this lamp has versatility in spades. Additionally, it comes with an included remote control. Each lampshade allows for 180-degree swivel rotation to direct light where you want it to go and includes a foot switch and LED bulbs. This modern black floor lamp has a lot to offer at a very reasonable price.

27. FLOS – Arco Floor Lamp

Ok, I give up. No floor lamp collection list is complete with a proper and modern arc floor lamp. I’m not going to spend too much time describing this lamp because you or your client can either afford this lamp, which comes in at a hefty $3,500 or can’t. Sure, there’s plenty of imitators out there that you can find more cheaply; Amazon is scattered with them. But this FLOS lamp is the original deal. It was designed by Achille and Pier Castiglioni in 1962 and is a modern design classic. With good reason, it’s also landed in the Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection in New York. The heavy block of white marble and its dome-shaped aluminum shade is an instantly recognizable and iconic look.

So if you want to show that you have lots of money and are more than happy to blow it on an expensive and modern floor lamp, consider the Arco. You won’t regret it. Because if the modern-day economy has taught us anything, it’s this one simple lesson. Keep this between just you and me, ok? Ready? Money is fake. You like how I snuck in a moral and economic lesson amid a modern floor lamp description. Wasn’t expecting that were you?

28. Structube Curva Floor Lamp

If you do like the look of a floor lamp that mimics some characteristics of the classic arc lamp, the Curva lamp from Structube is a fine choice. Sculptural in its design, yet subtle enough to be unobtrusive, this floor lamp is adjustable so that you can fit it into a tight corner or extend it over a big-scale sectional couch.

29. Mercury Row – Buendia Arched Floor Lamp

I will continue the theme of arched floor lamps with this beautiful lamp, perfect for lighting up a reading nook or bringing brightness to a seating area. It’s a multi-purpose lamp for your living room that doesn’t sacrifice aesthetics for functionality or the other way around. Finished with a brushed metal nickel, the lamp’s base, and the stem is a perfect and slim match, while the white drum shade is just the right size.

30. FLOS Captain Flint Floor Lamp

This awesome floor lamp is what you get when you combine modern-day aesthetics with a retro tinge. Available in two finishes, this is a floor lamp whose base you won’t want to hide. Made from either a black Marquina marble or white Carrara marble, the stem and shade of this floor lamp from FLOS is available in either a black or brass finish. The shade features an adjustable and spinning cone shade with a full 360° of rotation. This lamp is a statement piece you’ll want to showcase in your home’s favourite room.

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