Torchiere Lamps – Illumination With A Touch Of Fashion
The rather dim and weak illumination coming from a torchiere lamp is a hypnotic magnificence that surpasses the beauty of brighter fluorescents. But why is something lacking in full ability to light up an entire room much more valued than a fluorescent bulb that can brighten up the whole scenery?
The simple answer is style. Yes, a torchiere lamp may not have the capacity to provide enough light for reading at night but its beauty, artistic presence, and stylish form make it a valued part of home decoration. Besides, these gems are not meant to replace the fluorescent. A torchiere lamp is more of a fashion statement.
Going back to its glorious history, torchiere lamps has been valued even in its earliest forms. Known to be introduced during the late 17th century, the French benefited from the use of the early torchiere lamp which features a tall and slim body with a single candle holder as the head.
With the need for more illumination, torchiere lamps also underwent some changes. One classic form features several heads instead of just one. This allowed the lamp to hold more candles which resulted in brighter light production that is perfect for larger rooms.
And although modern torchiere lamps usually only have a single head, there are some designs that still honor the classic lamp with multiple heads.
‘Lite Source Wavia Contemporary Floor Lamp’ (via)
Here is an exquisite torchiere lamp which has two heads. One light takes the traditional torchiere style while the other takes the form of a bell and are adorned by beautiful metal works in black. The intricately designed body is made of two spiraling metal and the overall look really creates a unique and modern appeal.
‘Murray Feiss Ballard Traditional Torchiere Lamp’ (via)
Torchiere lamps such as the one above are perfect for warm colored rooms with a classic interior design. It will go well with equally classical home decors such as colorful wall art and antique vases.
For modern houses, a torchiere lamp with a more simple and minimalistic design would be the best pick. Ideally, the body should be slim and made of metal. Also, the shade should not feature too many colorful and intricate designs.
‘Hubbardton Forge Simple Post Traditional Torchiere Lamp’ (via)
Shown above is a beautiful torchiere lamp with an unmistakable contemporary style – thanks to its simplistic metal body in black complemented by a very modern off-white shade.
But if your interior design revolves around color and features many floral elements, a matching torchiere lamp should complement the interior design idea. You can look for porcelain lamps with beautiful floral designs.
‘Meyda Tiffany Wicker Sunflower Tiffany Torchiere Floor Lamp’ (via)
The lamp head shown above is a good example of a floral design. The mahogany bronze finished lamp base looks beautifully fragile. This will be perfect for most homes.
If you are still not sure about what design to get, you can always consult a professional interior designer. Also, you must remember that there are several kinds of torchiere-like styles you can choose from. There are table lamps that feature the famous torchiere style and even ceiling lights, also known as inverted pendant lights. Getting the right combination of these is key.
