A floor lamp adds light to a corner without using table space. The main choices are the shape (a tall torchiere, an arc that reaches over a chair, a drum shade or a slim column), the bulb it uses and how you switch it on and off.
The six lamps below run from a 72 inch torchiere with a separate reading light to a smart column lamp with app and voice control. Heights, bulbs and controls come from each product’s listing page. We have not used these lamps ourselves, and lumen figures are the makers’ own.
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What to Look For
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Height | Taller lamps throw light up the wall; shorter ones suit corners |
| Bulb | Check whether a bulb is included and which base it needs |
| Control | Rotary dimmer, foot switch, remote or app |
| Footprint | Base size decides how close it can sit to a wall or sofa |
Specs at a Glance
| Lamp | Size | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globe Electric 67135 | 72.9 in tall; 10 in base | E26 torchiere plus a reading light | Bulbs sold separately; two switches; rotary dimming |
| Linen shade, remote | 63.4 in tall; 8.7 in base | 9 W LED bulb included | Remote and foot switch; 3 color temperatures |
| Dimmable arc | Listing size conflicts | 1000 lumen LED bulb included | Rotary dimmer; head turns 270 degrees |
| Govee RGBIC Basic | 53.7 in tall | Up to 1,000 lumens | App and voice; RGBIC color; remote not included |
| Gupuzm shelf lamp | 63 in tall; 10.2 in base | 9 W bulb at 3000K, 4500K or 6500K | Built-in shelves; wood base |
| Govee Floor Lamp 3 | 60.1 in tall; 5.8 in base | 1000K to 10000K; 2,100 lumens at 6500K | Matter; app, remote and voice; dual-ring base |
The 6 Best Floor Lamps
1. Globe Electric 67135 Torchiere Floor Lamp
A 72 inch matte black lamp that is two lamps in one: an upward torchiere that takes an E26 bulb up to 150 watts and an adjustable reading light that takes one up to 40 watts, each with its own switch. Bulbs are sold separately.
Suits: a large room with reading and ambient light in one. Strengths: two switches and a rotary dimmer. Weaknesses: bulbs are not included. Skip it if you want a lamp ready to plug in.
View Globe Electric 67135 72in Torchiere Floor Lamp on Amazon
2. Linen Shade Floor Lamp With Remote
A 63 inch lamp with a matte metal base and a beige linen shade, a 9 watt LED bulb included, three color temperatures and a magnetic remote that clips to the pole, plus a foot switch and timer.
Suits: a living room corner. Strengths: a bulb included and two ways to control it. Weaknesses: an unknown brand. Skip it if you want a name brand.
View 63in Linen Shade Floor Lamp with Remote on Amazon
3. Dimmable Arc Floor Lamp With 1000 Lumen Bulb
An arc lamp with a black metal frame, a linen shade whose head turns 270 degrees horizontally and 90 degrees vertically, a fully dimmable rotary switch on a 4.1 foot cord and a 1000 lumen LED bulb included. The listing gives its size as 13 by 17 by 10 inches, which cannot describe a floor lamp, so check the height before you buy.
Suits: a spot over a sofa or chair. Strengths: a bulb included and a movable head. Weaknesses: unclear size on the page. Skip it if you need exact dimensions.
View Dimmable Arc Floor Lamp with LED Bulb on Amazon
4. Govee RGBIC Floor Lamp Basic
A 53.7 inch aluminum corner lamp with up to 1,000 lumens, RGBIC color zones, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and control by app, Alexa or Google Assistant. It works on 2.4 GHz networks only and the remote is not included.
Suits: a small space or corner. Strengths: color effects and voice control. Weaknesses: shorter and no remote. Skip it if you want a plain white lamp.
View Govee RGBIC Floor Lamp Basic, 53.7in on Amazon
5. Gupuzm Floor Lamp With Shelves
A 63 inch square lamp with a fabric shade and a built-in 9 watt bulb that switches between 3000K, 4500K and 6500K, with shelves in the stand for books or small decor and a wood base.
Suits: a corner that needs storage too. Strengths: shelves and three color temperatures. Weaknesses: shelves limit what the stand can hold. Skip it if you want a slim stand.
View 63in Floor Lamp with Shelves on Amazon
6. Govee Floor Lamp 3 With LuminBlend+
A 60 inch column lamp with a 5.8 inch base, tunable 1000K to 10000K light, 2,100 lumens at 6500K per the maker, Matter support, app, remote and voice control, a timer and a dual-ring base that lights independently.
Suits: a smart home. Strengths: a narrow base and a wide color range. Weaknesses: the lumen figure applies only at 6500K. Skip it if you want a simple lamp.
View Govee Floor Lamp 3, 60in on Amazon
Care and Setup
- Check the bulb base and maximum wattage before you buy bulbs.
- Place the lamp on a level surface and keep the cord out of walkways.
- Dust shades with a dry cloth or lint roller.
- Keep fabric shades clear of the bulb.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Ignoring the maximum bulb wattage.
- Picking a lamp by height without checking the base size.
- Skipping the check on whether a bulb is included.
- Putting a smart lamp where the Wi-Fi signal is weak.
Floor Lamp FAQ
Which lamps come with a bulb?
The linen shade lamp and the arc lamp list a bulb as included, and the Gupuzm has a built-in one. The Globe needs two bulbs bought separately.
Which are smart lamps?
The two Govee models work with an app and voice assistants.
The Short Version
For a tall torchiere plus a reading light, the Globe. For remote and foot switch control, the linen shade lamp. For an arc over a chair, the dimmable arc. For a small color corner lamp, the Govee Basic. For shelves, the Gupuzm. For a smart column lamp, the Govee Floor Lamp 3.
