Best Floor Reading Lamps: Our Top 5 Picks
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The best floor reading lamps provide only the best lighting for reading. They prevent eye strain and offer the right brightness and ambience to set the perfect atmosphere. Finding the right floor-standing reading lamp is essential if you value your eyesight as much as a good book.
Here at Holloways of Ludlow, we value quality, design and longevity. That’s why we have curated a hand-picked selection of the best floor reading lamps to effortlessly bolster your reading session, whether a quick read or an evening dedicated to turning pages.
The best floor reading lamps are:
The best statement floor reading lamp
The Statistocrat Floor Lamp by Moooi
Striking and architectural, this lamp designed by Atelier Van Lieshout is one of the best floor reading lamps out there.
Complete with four shades, with the tallest providing gentle, ambient light, the widest acting as a task-focused reading light and the lowest shade doubling up as a side table with integrated downlight, it is a two-metre tall reading light with focused illumination that really stands out.
Offering a dimmable LED feature with a 2700k colour temperature, The Statistocrat Floor Lamp by Moooi provides customisable brightness to suit any reading session.
With 1200 lumens, 40 watts and a 50,000-hour lifespan, this is one of the best floor lamps for energy efficiency and longevity.
Not traditional by far, it combines light with furniture, making it suitable for compact spaces and those who enjoy industrial pieces with its raw weld finish and aluminium body.
The best floor reading lamp for tall spaces:
The Snowdrop floor lamp by Harrit-Sørensen & Samson
Taking inspiration from the snowdrop flower, with its pleated paper shade mimicking the petals to diffuse light beautifully, this floor lamp provides just the right ambient illumination for a cosy reading session.
Tall and sleek coming in at 155 cm, it is an overhead light that can be placed behind a reading chair for best reading positioning, making it ideal for tall spaces. With its mains-dimmable feature, you can choose the brightness you need, whatever the time of day.
For an elegant and slim floor-standing reading lamp that creates the ideal environment for long reading sessions without glare or harsh shadows, The Snowdrop floor lamp by Le Klint and designed by Harrit-Sørensen & Samson could be the one.
The best practical floor reading lamp:
The Original 1227 Floor Lamp - National Trust Edition by Anglepoise
This limited edition lamp combines the iconic Anglepoise design with the heritage of the National Trust.
Crafted from high quality aluminium and with a soft matte grey finish and lampshade finish in matte green, it has taken inspiration from the National Trust’s logo colour palette.
Famed for its signature Anglepoise spring mechanism that allows for the easy and precise positioning of the arm and light, for a bespoke reading light experience. Simple to use and designed for accuracy it is a very practical lamp, historically recognised for its functionality.
For a celebrated design that performs perfectly every time, The Anglepoise Original 1227 Floor Lamp - National Trust Edition is a reliable option for wherever you read.
The best retro floor reading lamp:
The Flowerpot VP12 Floor Lamp by &Tradition
Part of Verner Panton’s iconic Flowerpot collection, this is one of the best floor reading lamps for those who appreciate classic Danish design and a retro aesthetic.
Made in collaboration with the Panton family and &Tradition, this two-tiered spherical design has Panton’s distinctive curves, clean lines and premium build quality.
Crafted from high-quality painted metal with a matte lacquer finish, this 150 cm reading lamp gives off a gentle, diffused glow which is perfect for reading and relaxing.
Customise your light experience with this floor reading light’s dimmable functionality and enjoy not only its diffused glow but its fresh clean structure, available in Matt Black, Cobalt Blue, Grey Beige or Chrome Plated finishes.
The best ambient floor reading lamp:
The Nastro 563.61 Floor Lamp by TOOY
Airy, minimal and refined, The Nastro 563.61 Floor Lamp by TOOY is one of the best floor-standing lamps for those who want a sleek, luxurious and functional light choice.
With an integrated LED light that provides bright, direct light for reading without causing eye strain, it is the ideal choice for long-lasting illumination, low energy consumption and eco-friendly use; providing an unbeatable warm ambience for reading.
Available in a variety of frame and cylinder finishes, allowing you to tailor the lamp to your style and décor, it is a stunning floor-reading light that brings versatility and a contemporary look.
FAQs
Are floor lamps good for reading?
Yes, they are. Floor standing reading lamps provide focused, bright light that reduces eye strain and offer adjustable height and angle options for the best lighting experience.
What kind of floor lamps gives you the most light?
Arched floor lamps give broad, overhead light coverage for larger areas. Multi-shade floor lamps distribute more light across the room.
Torchiere floor lamps direct light upwards to illuminate the entire room, with wide coverage and finally, LED floor lamps offer LED bulbs that are energy-efficient and can emit a high output of lumen for bright illumination.
How tall should a floor lamp be for reading?
A standing reading lamp around 150 cm to 180 cm is best for most reading spaces.
What light is best for the eyes when reading?
A colour temperature of around 2700K to 3000K gives a soft, warm, white light that creates the optimal reading atmosphere.
If you would like more information on the floor standing lamps that best suit your bespoke needs, get in touch with one of our expert team, who will happily assist you. Email us at sales@hollowaysofludlow.com or call 020 7602 5757
Written by Adam Knight
Adam is the Head of E-Commerce, which means in work he is often a very busy man. His current mission outside of work is to wrestle his garden away from 3 rabbits, a dog and 2 children and turn it into a relaxing retreat. He has never knowingly turned down a cup of tea.