torchiere

Tall standing light

A torchiere is a tall floor lamp with an upward-facing bowl or shade that directs light toward the ceiling, creating indirect ambient illumination.

The design echoes ancient torches held aloft.

The torchiere in the corner cast a warm glow across the living room.

lamp

halogen

Salt-producing element group

shade · bowl · diffuser · dimmer · switch · stand · base · socket · wattage · three-way

ambiance

uplighting

Light directed from below

indirect · diffuse · ambient · mood · cozy · gentle · subtle · dim · atmosphere · inviting

design

ornate

Elaborately decorated

antique · vintage · baroque · wrought-iron · gilded · bronze · brass · alabaster · handcrafted · intricate

form

tall

Of considerable height

columnar · vertical · standing · towering · statuesque · elevated · stately · pole · shaft · stem

Categories
Opposites
light direction

torchieredownlight

Recessed ceiling fixture

desk lamp · task lamp · spotlight · can light · recessed light

lamp height/placement

torchieretable lamp

Freestanding furniture-top light

desk lamp · bedside lamp · nightstand lamp · nightlight · clip-on lamp

Family

torch, torchlight, torchy

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G