torchiers

Tall standing lights

Torchiers are tall floor lamps with upward-facing shades that cast light toward the ceiling, creating indirect ambient illumination.

The design echoes the upraised flame of a torch.

Also spelled torchieres.

A pair of brass torchiers flanked the sofa.

lighting

uplights

Floor lamps aiming upward

lampshades · dimmers · wattage · bulbs · luminaires · reading light · mood lighting · incandescent · LED · glow

design

wrought iron

Soft, workable decorative metal

ornate · antique · vintage · contemporary · chrome · nickel · alabaster · frosted glass · fluted column · minimalist

historical

candelabra

Multi-branched candle stand

oil lamps · candlestick · flame · ceremonial · cresset · wall bracket · Edwardian · firelight · chandelier · taper

Opposites
light direction

torchiersdownlights

Recessed ceiling fixtures

recessed lights · pendant lights · chandeliers · spotlights · track lighting

lamp height/form

torchierstable lamps

Freestanding portable light fixtures

desk lamps · nightlights · wall sconces

Family

torchiere, torchieres, torchier

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