The metal floor lamp: an industrial touch in the form of lighting!
We mention that the metal floor lamp is closely associated with the industrial style, and this is indeed true. However, metal lighting fixtures can also suit other styles & different eras, not just the early 20th-century factory look!
Even Scandinavian decor can include chrome metal or matte nickel elements, used sparingly and subtly. Regarding the metal floor lamp, this article will help you make the right choice when purchasing a light fixture with a metal structure.
Why choose a metal floor lamp?
The metal floor lamp fits into rooms of all styles with its timeless design. Whether in a retro vintage interior or a sleek modern home, you can easily place a metal floor lamp in the corner of an office, near an armchair, or even beside the dining table to illuminate the entire room! Depending on the shape of the lamp you choose, you can also limit the lighting to a specific spot.
Metal lamps, such as floor lamps, strike the perfect balance between functionality and elegance. Furthermore, depending on the color of your indoor or outdoor light fixture, the light intensity will vary. You can therefore project the light with more or less brilliance depending on whether you choose a model in black lacquered metal or, conversely, in satin nickel.
Dark colors such as matte black or dark gray help maintain a rustic, period feel. This makes them particularly good choices for contrasting with very bright rooms that receive plenty of direct light!
Which metal should I choose for my floor lamp?
Some metals will rust, developing a characteristic rust color close to reddish-brown. Others develop a protective patina against moisture. This will be even more noticeable on an outdoor floor lamp.
What is certain is that this type of oxidation will give your designer floor lamp a unique history, symbolizing its many years of lighting.
Metals such as brass and silver develop a patina.
While metals such as wrought iron, raw aluminum, and zinc develop a characteristic rust.
Looking for a floor lamp made of metal and another material?
If you want to reduce the proportion of metal on your table lamp, we can recommend choosing a multi-material style from all our models! Such as a cotton lampshade on a metal stem, or an openwork shade made of natural wood like bamboo to contrast with the metal.
Our models featuring a transparent glass LED bulb and a golden brass metal stem pair perfectly with a linen or light rattan lampshade!
Between industrial and modern styles: the evolution of the metal floor lamp!
The rustic lamps whose purely functional purpose was simply to light up the factory after nightfall are a thing of the past. Today, metal, like wood, also provides a decorative function that is highly appreciated by many. Depending on the malleability of the metal you choose, you can find an arched or conical metal base.
You can also choose a sculpted model, typical of a contemporary designer's imagination. A glass floor lamp made of metal with an adjustable or curved arm will create a modern atmosphere while being enhanced by the highly designer look of the metal on your large lamp!