Task Floor Lamps

Task floor lamps from Lumination cover arc floor lamps that extend over seating, adjustable directional floor lamps for reading corners, and standard task floor lamps for home office use. Every fitting is listed with arm reach, shade height range, lamp holder type and total stand height. Brands include DAR Lighting and Endon.

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Task Floor Lamps for Reading and Home Office Use

A task floor lamp serves the same purpose as a desk task lamp but on a free-standing floor base, freeing the desk or side table surface from a lamp base. For a reading chair, an arc floor lamp that extends the shade over the chair from the side provides directed overhead light at 120 to 140 cm above seated eye level, which is the ideal position for reading without glare or shadow. For a home office desk, a standard task floor lamp with an adjustable arm positioned to the upper left of the desk provides the same directed light as a desk lamp without occupying desk surface.

Lumination stocks task floor lamps from DAR Lighting and Endon. For decorative floor lamps without a task requirement, browse decorative floor lamps. For the full floor lamp range, see floor lamps.

Arc Floor Lamps: Reach, Height and Positioning

An arc floor lamp positions the shade on an arching arm that extends 80 to 150 cm horizontally from the base, allowing the shade to be positioned over a sofa, reading chair or desk without the base being directly beside the seat. The arc height at the apex is typically 180 to 200 cm from the floor, with the shade hanging down to 130 to 150 cm above seated eye level when adjusted. The base is weighted to counterbalance the horizontal extension of the arm and should not be placed on a rug that might shift under load. Lumination stocks arc floor lamps with adjustable arm heights and shade angles.

Task Floor Lamp Lumen Output and Colour Temperature

For reading, a task floor lamp should deliver 600 to 800 lumens directed at the reading surface. At an arc height of 130 to 150 cm above the seat, a 36-degree beam angle concentrates the light on the lap and page without significant spillage onto adjacent surfaces. Colour temperature of 3,000 K to 4,000 K suits sustained reading. A dimmable LED bulb combined with an inline dimmer or a socket with dimmer capability gives maximum flexibility from full reading brightness to gentle ambient light when the lamp is in use for atmosphere rather than active reading.

Frequently Asked Questions

For reading, an arc floor lamp or an adjustable-arm standard floor lamp with the shade positioned at 120 to 140 cm above seated eye level is the most effective choice. The shade should be positioned above and slightly to the side of the reader, directing the beam downward at the reading material rather than into the face. A lumen output of 600 to 800 lumens from the shade is sufficient for comfortable reading without glare. Colour temperature of 3,000 K to 4,000 K gives better text contrast for sustained reading than very warm 2,700 K. An arc floor lamp has the additional advantage of extending over the seating position without the base taking up floor space immediately beside the chair. Lumination stocks arc floor lamps from DAR Lighting and Endon with adjustable shade heights and beam directions. Free delivery applies to all orders over £75.
An arc floor lamp uses a tall weighted base (usually 35 to 50 cm in diameter) from which a long curved arm extends horizontally 80 to 150 cm before curving downward to the shade position. The base weight counterbalances the horizontal reach of the arm and prevents the lamp from tipping. The shade hangs at the end of the arc at a height that can be adjusted by changing the length of the vertical drop from the arc apex. This allows the shade to be positioned precisely at the height needed for the seat and user. Arc floor lamps are suited to sofas, armchairs and reading corners where there is no adjacent surface for a table lamp and where ceiling-level task light is insufficient for reading. The base should be positioned behind or to the side of the chair, not in a walking path.
For reading from a floor lamp, aim for 600 to 800 lumens delivered to the reading surface. A standard 8 W to 10 W dimmable E27 LED bulb at 600 to 800 lumens is appropriate for most reading floor lamps. The key is that the output is directed at the page: a directed 600 lumen task lamp is more effective for reading than a 1,000 lumen uplighter that diffuses its output across the ceiling. At the standard arc reading position of 120 to 140 cm above seated eye level, 600 lumens in a narrow to medium beam of 25 to 36 degrees creates a comfortable reading pool on the lap without significant glare. Lumination lists recommended bulb specifications on all task floor lamp product pages and the Taunton showroom team can demonstrate specific arc floor lamps in operation.
Standard task floor lamps stand at 140 to 175 cm in total height, with the shade at approximately 130 to 165 cm from the floor when the arm is fully extended. Arc floor lamps have a base height of 120 to 140 cm and an arc that extends the shade to 180 to 200 cm at the apex before dropping to 130 to 160 cm at the shade position. The exact shade height depends on the arm adjustment setting. Lumination lists the total stand height, minimum and maximum shade height, and horizontal arm reach for all arc floor lamps in this range. For rooms with ceilings below 2.4 m, confirm the arc apex height does not exceed the ceiling clearance, as a very tall arc lamp in a low-ceilinged room will arch close to the ceiling. The Taunton showroom team can advise on specific arc floor lamp proportions for low-ceiling rooms.
Yes. Lumination stocks adjustable arc floor lamps from DAR Lighting and Endon with height-adjustable arms and positionable shades. The adjustment mechanism allows the arc arm height to be changed using a wing nut or locking collar, and the shade angle can be repositioned on a swivel or tilting mount at the end of the arc. This gives the user full control over both the horizontal reach and the shade angle, allowing the lamp to be precisely positioned for a specific chair and user. Some arc floor lamps in the Lumination range also include an inline dimmer switch on the cable for brightness adjustment without a wall dimmer. Lumination has been stocking arc floor lamps from specialist lamp manufacturers for more than 25 years and the team at the Taunton and Wellington showrooms can demonstrate the adjustment range of specific models.
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