Choose a floor lamp by the job it has to do. An arc lamp reaches over a sofa or reading chair, a corner or RGB lamp adds colour and mood light against a wall, and a tripod lamp stands on three legs as a design piece. Then check the height, whether it uses a built-in LED or a bulb you replace, the light colour, and how you control it.

Arc, tripod or corner: which style?

Arc lamps have a long curved arm, so the light hangs over the seat while the base stays beside it. They need clear space for the arm. At Buyrouth:

• Arc Design Marble Floor Lamp ($159): marble base and marble tray, 22 W LED, remote control, dimming, 3000–6000 K and a 30 or 60 minute sleep timer.
• Aisilan Full Spectrum Fishing Floor Lamp #LD042aS ($199): 185 cm tall, E27 socket, 3000–6000 K, foot switch, remote and Mi Home app.
• Minimalist Arch LED Metal Floor Lamp ($149): a frosted acrylic arch, 30 × 167 cm, 36 W, warm white 3000 K.
• Curve Arc Hill Light Floor Lamp ($119): an LED strip with colour options and light effects, 12 W.

Tripod lamps stand on three legs, usually with a fabric shade. They are stable on their own footprint but take more floor space than a single pole. Buyrouth doesn't list a tripod floor lamp at the moment.

Corner and RGB lamps are slim poles of LED light that you turn to face the wall or corner. They are for mood lighting more than reading:

• Minimal Corner Floor Lamp (from $44): 140 cm, 14 W, 358 lighting effects, touch remote; the $52 option adds app control.
• Ellipse Light Floor Lamp (from $79): 128 × 20 cm, the same 358 effects and touch remote.
• Dream Color RGBIC Smart Floor Lamp Ultra ($129): 165 cm, app and remote, music sync, Alexa and Google Assistant, white light from 2700 to 6500 K.
• Govee Floor Lamp Basic #H8076 ($120): 136 cm, 1000 lumens, Matter compatible, app and voice control.

Height and size

For reading, the light should sit above your shoulder when you are seated, so taller lamps and arcs suit the space beside a chair. For a corner glow, height matters less than how slim the lamp is. Most of Buyrouth's floor lamps stand between 110 cm (Minimalist Circular Floor Lamp, $99) and 185 cm (the Aisilan Fishing lamp). The La Caza Cali Pearl Floor Lamp ($185) is 155 cm tall and 27 cm across, with a remote for brightness and warm or cool white.

Built-in LED or a bulb?

Most of our modern floor lamps have built-in LEDs, so there is no bulb to buy. Lamps with a socket let you choose the bulb:

• Aisilan Hladgunnr White Ash Wooden Floor Lamp #LD022 ($199): E27 socket, 7 W, 45 cm fabric shade.
• Aisilan Classic Meridian Wood Floor Lamp #LD033a ($274): four E14 bulbs of 5 W, pull-cord switch, 140 cm.

Light colour is measured in kelvin: about 2700–3000 K is warm white, 4000 K is neutral and 6000 K or more is cool white. Warm white suits living rooms and bedrooms; adjustable lamps let you switch for reading.

A floor lamp for power cuts

The Adjustable Rechargeable Waterproof Solar Cordless Floor Lamp ($96) needs no socket. It charges by USB-C or its 2 W solar panel, has a 2,000 mAh battery and runs up to 20 hours in RGB mode or about 4 hours on full white light. It is 150 cm tall and rated IP54.

Buying from Buyrouth

Standard delivery across Lebanon costs $5 and takes 2–5 working days, and it is free on orders of $75 or more. Fast delivery costs $8: 24 hours within Beirut, 72 hours outside. Pay cash on delivery or by card online, or pick up at Buyrouth in Sin El Fil. Browse all floor lamps.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between an arc lamp and a corner lamp?

An arc lamp has a curved arm that hangs the light over a sofa or chair, so it works for reading. A corner lamp is a slim LED pole that faces the wall and gives coloured or white mood light.

How tall should a floor lamp be?

For reading, choose a lamp whose light sits above your shoulder when seated, usually an arc or a tall lamp of 150 cm or more. Most of Buyrouth's floor lamps stand between 110 cm and 185 cm.

Do I need to buy a bulb?

Not for lamps with built-in LEDs. Lamps with a socket need the matching bulb: E27 for the Aisilan Hladgunnr, E14 for the Aisilan Classic Meridian.

Is there a floor lamp that works during a power cut?

Yes. Buyrouth's solar cordless floor lamp has a 2,000 mAh battery, charges by USB-C or solar, and runs up to 20 hours in RGB mode.

Does Buyrouth deliver floor lamps outside Beirut?

Yes. Buyrouth delivers across Lebanon: standard delivery takes 2–5 working days, and you can pay cash on delivery.