The Scandinavian floor lamp: sleek lighting for your home!
The trend for Nordic lighting, and thus Scandinavian floor lamps, dates back to the end of the 19th century, when homes in Nordic countries (Denmark, Sweden...) still needed to be lit in the evenings, as it gets dark relatively early for much of the year.
For this, people used what was readily available, namely light-colored woods such as oak, ash, pine, and birch. This added a decorative touch to a dark corner, which is still the case today.
Recent technological developments, such as the halogen bulb and the LED bulb, have contributed to this trend! In this article, we will help you choose the right Scandinavian floor lamp according to your budget, as well as the lighting requirements of your living room, dining room, or loft. Discover our selection of Scandinavian floor lamps now, shipped within 48 to 72 hours.
What is a Scandinavian floor lamp?
A Scandinavian floor lamp is a tall floor lamp featuring a metal or wooden stand and often a timeless-looking tripod base. When you think of Nordic style, you immediately think of light-colored wood.
Whether it is a ceiling light, wall lamp, chandelier, or sleek Scandinavian floor lamp, wood remains the foundation of this timeless décor. It is a material that many people love, and we offer a wide range of lamps and lighting fixtures featuring it.
Wood is not just an aesthetic choice: it also acts as a natural filter, slightly warming the perceived hue of the surrounding light—a real asset for creating the soft, warm atmosphere typical of Scandinavian style.
Most Scandinavian floor lamp models also feature a clear, bare bulb with a visible filament, giving them a highly popular retro-vintage look. This may also take the form of a frosted glass bulb—sometimes even hand-blown opaline glass for the most refined finishes—or a basic bulb with a white metal or wooden lampshade.
How to choose your Scandinavian floor lamp?
According to your décor: if your home, for example, features a wooden TV stand and hardwood floors, then a Scandinavian floor lamp is an excellent choice to complement the design of your room.
According to your lighting needs: make sure to calculate the average number of lumens and watts required to illuminate each room. This will determine the size of the socket, allowing you to screw in a bulb with a larger or smaller base (E27 for larger ones, E14 for smaller ones).
The size of the floor lamp directly affects this same characteristic: the taller the model, the more intensely it will diffuse its light. Discover our entire range directly in our shop, ready to illuminate your home.
Color: typical Scandinavian style colors are anthracite gray, matte white, beige, and light brown, all in a rustic and fairly minimalist style. Some models also feature softer pastel shades, such as mint green, light blue, or powder pink, complementing the light wood—a touch of freshness that is increasingly sought after in contemporary Scandinavian style.
What lampshade for my Scandinavian floor lamp?
Most of the time, we recommend a round or square lampshade to maintain the minimalist atmosphere.
But if you want to illuminate a specific area, choose a conical or cylindrical lampshade to direct the light where you want it—for example, toward a kitchen or sofa.
Mixing materials on a Nordic floor lamp
Minimalist does not mean you have to give up a designer look! You can perfectly choose, from our in-stock collection of Scandinavian floor lamps, a two-material model such as hand-blown glass with light wood, or light metal with richly decorated glass and wood.
As long as the colors remain understated and the design simple, it perfectly reflects the rustic side of Nordic vintage floor lamps style. Browse our complete collection of Scandinavian floor lamps today.