17 Best Floor Lamps for Living Rooms That Are Practical and Beautiful

This beautiful upholstered floor lamp from Anthropologie has stolen our hearts! A tapestry-inspired fabric that features painterly birds, branches, and greenery is wrapped around both the base and the shade, creating a striking style statement. This one is sure to be a conversation starter around friends and family. It’s worth the splurge.

If your style leans into traditional materials, but you still enjoy the whimsy that retro design brings, then this floor lamp is your perfect match. The bobbin-style wood base provides just the right amount of intrigue while still leaning into classic, timeless design. Plus, because this piece in contract-grade, you can rest easy knowing it’s built to last.

Fun and whimsical, this zigzag floor lamp from West Elm is a welcome addition to any eclectic or modern home. The playful base could fit well into any room, but would especially fit a fun, colorful living room. Contract grade and made in a Fair Trade Certified facility, this lamp is both built to last and eco-friendlier.

This stunning linen floor lamp has so many thoughtful details that will make it a standout piece in your home for years to come. From the ivory linen wrapping to the column base that beautifully hints at its brass accents to the wide shade that helps disperse light flawlessly, this pick hits all the marks. For the price, this lamp is a total steal.

A gorgeous terrazzo base meets a fabric-wrapped shade for a mixed-materials floor lamp that will stand out in any home. The natural textures complement one another, and give off a grounded look that will pair nicely with a traditional-style home that’s in need of a modern upgrade. 

If contemporary design is what you’re going for, then look no further than the Obelisk floor lamp from NOVA of California.  Designed by Michael Song in 2005, this is truly an heirloom piece, made for those looking to make a statement with their lighting. The geometric, solid wood base meets the cotton-linen shade for a juxtaposing, complementary look.

Working with a smaller footprint? No problem! You can still incorporate a floor lamp into your space. This one has a slender, curved base, which gives the illusion that it’s larger than it actually is. The pleated shade provides a modern touch that brings the whole piece together.

This simple floor lamp from Walmart is versatile and will go with a variety of decor styles. And for under $30, it comes at a great value, too. The flexible lamp head allows you to turn the light where needed, while a matte black metal frame keeps it sturdy.

While you can certainly find a beautiful floor lamp at a reasonable price, sometimes you feel like splurging! And if that’s the case, this marble Pottery Barn floor lamp is worth the investment. Its metal frame curves elegantly into two prongs. One holds a large gallery lamp shade, while the other turns into a marble drink table. Considering you get two pieces of decor for one, we’d say that’s a pretty good bargain. 

This futuristic modern floor lamp has LED lights built into a linear metal shade, while the marble base adds minimalistic style to its sleek silhouette. It’s dimmable and the light has up to a 50,000-hour life span before it needs replacing—well over five years of constant use!

Floor lamps with shelves are a great small-space hack. This Amazon floor lamp goes a step further with a wireless charging station, too. It has three shelves that can hold everything from books to picture frames to plants or speakers. (Each shelf can hold a whopping 30 pounds!)

One of the hallmarks of mid-century modern design is the globe shade, and this Wayfair lamp is the perfect example of that tasteful element. Its gold matte finish also evokes a simple, beautiful style that feels very luxurious. It comes complete with a dimmable pedal switch as well, compatible with smart plugs, so you can buy one to control the lamp via your smartphone.

For those who prefer something more rustic, this Birch Lane floor lamp features a natural light-colored woodgrain base and a traditional white fabric shade. It’s understated, sophisticated, and will blend beautifully into any living room.

Floor lamps can be both traditional looking and have smart functionality, as this smart LED floor lamp proves. You can connect it to Alexa or Google Assistant, which allows you to change its colors or turn it on and off. There’s a microphone inside the lamp as well, which can create light shows to music if you so choose. You can alter from cool to warm light settings, and it’s also dimmable.

This task lamp from Wayfair has an adjustable arm to allow movement at any angle, as well as a knob that adjusts its height. Its bronze-plated finish feels vintage and eclectic, while the steel inside is durable so it won’t tip over.

This dimmable lamp has a foot switch, but it also comes with a handy remote control that allows you to dim the light from afar. (The remote can stick to the lamp base magnetically, too.) You can also turn on automatic settings for lights that adapt to nighttime, computer work, reading, and more. It has a light arch at the top as well as a fabric shade.