10 Floor Lamps for Living Rooms So Good, You'll Never Use Overhead Lighting Again

You may not be able to tell from the photo, but every inch of this floor lamp—from the tapered pillar to the traditional shade—is adorned in a mossy-hued velvet. The only exception is the brass hardware, which you can hardly see. It also comes in an equally sultry blush pink, but we're loving the moodiness of the green.

This Industry West find is a unique twist on the classic tripod floor lamp. The element of surprise? The square-shaped cane lampshade generally boasts a more bohemian flair than the architectural base. We love the unexpected combination, though. Not only does it add a moment of visual interest, but it starts a conversation: Should we mix design eras and styles within one piece or should we lean into tradition? If you want something a bit softer than dark navy blue, opt for the natural or green finish.

We love a dimmable floor lamp and this Amazon find has to be our favorite. Not only is it affordable (it's on sale for just $50), but it's stylish with an industrial-chic flair. What's more, the head (the part with the shade) is completely rotatable and can turn up to 90 degrees). Get it in any of the four finishes, including the matte black pictured, rose gold, brushed nickel, or yellow gold.

From the beaded knobs to the sculpted three-pronged base, Frontgate's Cortland floor lamp is elegant in all the right ways. It also comes in two finishes, antique silver or brass, and three shade colors. It's so minimal that it will pair well with just about anything, so feel free to incorporate it into a space that can use a touch of light.

There's nothing we appreciate more than a piece of furniture that works double-duty, and this lamp is no exception. Not only does it provide a slightly diffused glow through its chrome-colored glass shade, but it also serves as a drinks table. It also comes in a gold finish, but we're partial to the black, which looks like something James Bond would keep in his sitting room.

Another floor lamp that also functions as a small table? This bohemian-inspired find is from Serena & Lily. Though most Serena & Lily furniture boasts that coveted coastal look, this piece gets its shape from a traditional bobbin (also called spool) furniture, which made its way onto the design scene in 17th-century Europe. Here's how you can tell: It's on the heavy side (as opposed to being dainty) and features those little nobs along the base, a telltale characteristic of bobbin furniture.

How elegant is this floor lamp? All of the pieces in Arhaus's Giuliana collection are hand-made and finished by a boutique, family-owned studio outside of Florence, Italy, which explains its noble European look. It may look as delicate as the flower atop the base, but it's actually made of super sturdy iron with a hand-painted white finish.

West Elm is most well known for its midcentury modern-inspired furniture, but every now and then, the brand throws a piece like this at us. It's contemporary in every way and we're admittedly obsessed. From the scattered globes to the glossy base, it's an easy statement piece to outfit any room. In fact, snag it in a set of two and use them to flank a sofa or bed.

At first glance, this Studio Sucio-designed piece looks like a traditional table lamp, but upon closer inspection, you'll realize it's actually a regular-sized floor lamp. The coolest part is that, unlike any other floor lamps on our list, this one is adjustable. You can raise or lower the height to find your ideal light. Plus, because the shade is black linen (as opposed to the traditional white polyester silk), it casts a dark, diffused light.