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Brighten the whole room with Torchiere Floor Lamps. Designed to cast light upward onto the ceiling, they create a wash of indirect, ambient light that makes spaces feel larger and more open.

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Task Portables 2-Light LED Floor Lamp, Chiseled Nickel Finish, Round Head - Bees Lighting

George Kovacs

Task Portables 2-Light LED Floor Lamp, Chiseled Nickel Finish, Round Head

Regular price $979.00
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Task Portables LED Floor Lamp, Anodized Brush Coal Finish - Bees Lighting

George Kovacs

Task Portables LED Floor Lamp, Anodized Brush Coal Finish

Regular price $110.00
Sale price $110.00 Regular price $0.00
ET2 Lighting - Elysian 4-Light LED Floor Lamp, Natural Aged Brass Finish | Bees Lighting

ET2 Lighting

Elysian 4-Light LED Floor Lamp, Natural Aged Brass Finish

Regular price $1,398.00
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ET2 Lighting - Rover LED Floor Lamp, Metallic Gold Finish | Bees Lighting

ET2 Lighting

Rover LED Floor Lamp, Metallic Gold Finish

Regular price $1,198.00
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Shielded LED Floor Lamp, Bronze Finish - Bees Lighting

Visual Comfort Modern

Shielded LED Floor Lamp, Bronze Finish

Regular price $2,999.00
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Shielded LED Floor Lamp, Hand Rubbed Antique Brass Finish - Bees Lighting

Visual Comfort Modern

Shielded LED Floor Lamp, Hand Rubbed Antique Brass Finish

Regular price $2,999.00
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ET2 Lighting - Syndicate 62" 5-Light LED Floor Lamp, Black Finish | Bees Lighting

ET2 Lighting

Syndicate 62" 5-Light LED Floor Lamp, Black Finish

Regular price $1,898.00
Sale price $1,898.00 Regular price $0.00
Hudson Valley Lighting - Gansevoort 78" LED Floor Lamp, Gradient Brass Finish | Bees Lighting

Hudson Valley Lighting

Gansevoort 78" LED Floor Lamp, Gradient Brass Finish

Regular price $1,758.00
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U.H.O. 70" 40W LED Torchiere Floor Lamp, Brushed Nickel Finish - Bees Lighting

George Kovacs

U.H.O. 70" 40W LED Torchiere Floor Lamp, Brushed Nickel Finish

Regular price $589.00
Sale price $589.00 Regular price $0.00
ET2 Lighting - Cyclone LED 72" Floor Lamp, Matte White Finish | Bees Lighting

ET2 Lighting

Cyclone LED 72" Floor Lamp, Matte White Finish

Regular price $998.00
Sale price $998.00 Regular price $0.00

A torchiere floor lamp is a tall standing light fixture characterized by an upward-facing shade that directs light toward the ceiling. This torchiere floor lamp design is one of the most effective ways to provide general illumination in a room without the need for recessed or overhead ceiling fixtures. By utilizing an uplight floor lamp, you create a diffused glow that bounces off the ceiling and walls, eliminating harsh shadows and making a space feel instantly warmer and more inviting. Whether you need a bright floor lamp for a windowless office or a stylish torchiere lamp for a living room corner, these fixtures offer a powerful and space-saving lighting solution.

Choosing Uplight Styles: Modern and Traditional Torchiere Lamps

Selecting the right tall standing lamp depends on your room’s dimensions and your desired light output:

  • Classic Torchiere Designs: Often featuring a bowl-shaped shade in glass or metal, these provide a broad wash of light ideal for large rooms.
  • Torchiere with Task Light: Some models include a secondary, adjustable "reading light" attached to the main pole, offering both ambient floor lamp uplight and focused task illumination.
  • Slim-Profile Modern Designs: For minimalist spaces, a sleek, linear torchiere floor lamp provides high-intensity LED light while occupying a very small footprint.
  • Dimmable Fixtures: Many bright floor lamps feature integrated dimmers, allowing you to transition from high-intensity utility light to soft, atmospheric evening light.

Applications for Torchiere Lamps in Living Rooms and Bedrooms

The primary advantage of a torchiere lamp is its ability to brighten dark corners and high ceilings. In a living room, placing a tall standing lamp behind a chair or in a corner can make the entire room feel more spacious by drawing the eye upward. In bedrooms, an uplight floor lamp provides a gentle, indirect light that is less jarring than standard overhead fixtures, making it perfect for early mornings or late evenings. These lamps are also highly effective in apartments or older homes where ceiling-mounted junction boxes are unavailable, providing the necessary "overhead" light through indirect reflection.

Optimizing Indirect Light with Torchiere Designs and Shades

The lamp shade on a torchiere floor lamp is specifically engineered to sculpt and direct light upward. Frosted or opal glass shades help to diffuse the light evenly, preventing hot spots on the ceiling and creating a smooth, atmospheric glow. Metal shades, on the other hand, concentrate the beam more directly upward, which is excellent for highlighting architectural details like crown molding or vaulted ceilings. When selecting your floor lamp uplight, consider the height of your ceiling; taller fixtures are better suited for higher ceilings to ensure the light has enough space to spread and reflect effectively.

Shop Bright Torchiere Floor Lamps and Uplights at Bees Lighting

Illuminate your entire room with elegance and efficiency. Bees Lighting offers a curated collection of torchiere floor lamps, from sleek modern designs to classic styles with integrated reading lights. Whether you are looking to brighten a dark corner or add a wash of ambient light to your living room, we have the perfect uplight floor lamp for your space. For expert advice on selecting a fixture with the right brightness for your room size, contact us at 855-303-0665. Shop now and transform your home with premium torchiere lighting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a torchiere lamp differ from a standard floor lamp?

A standard lamp typically diffuses light sideways and downward through a drum or cone shade. A torchiere floor lamp is designed with an upward-facing shade that directs 100% of its light toward the ceiling, using reflection to illuminate the room indirectly.

Can a torchiere floor lamp be the primary light source for a room?

Yes, a high-lumen bright floor lamp is often sufficient to light an entire medium-sized room. Because the light reflects off the ceiling, it covers a wider area than traditional lamps, making it a viable primary light source for dens, offices, and bedrooms.

Are torchiere lamps safe for use around children and pets?

Modern torchiere lamps are designed with heavily weighted bases to prevent tipping. We also recommend choosing LED models, as traditional halogen torchieres can get very hot, whereas LED versions stay cool to the touch and are much safer for busy households.

Where is the best place to put an uplight floor lamp?

The best placement for a tall standing lamp is in a corner or near a wall with white or light-colored surfaces. This maximizes the reflection of the light, allowing the fixture to brighten the room more efficiently.

Do I need a special bulb for a torchiere lamp?

Most torchiere floor lamps use standard bases, but because they are designed to light a whole room, we suggest a high-lumen LED bulb (equivalent to 100W or higher) in a "Warm White" or "Soft White" temperature to maintain a cozy atmosphere.