Schoolhouse Electric, $599
A Man's Home
Light It Up
A good looking floor lamp is one of the simplest ways to add some sculptural interest to any space while also providing practical illumination and ambiance. Anchoring a living room corner or dutifully brightening up your favorite reading spot, they're a must-have for any home. When buying a floor lamp, you want to strike the right balance between price, build quality and a design that won't look out of date in a few years. What's more, you'll never know where you'll find them. There are some handsome ones at your local Target. And one of the coolest lamps we found was at a children's furniture shop—but damn if it doesn't look sophisticated enough for any grown man's place.
CB2,
$299
Land of Nod,$189 / $159.97
Threshold,
$56.99
One Kings Lane,
$149
World Market
riveted base, $149.99
and iron shade, $59.99
Ikea,
$99
Restoration Hardware,
$795
Light It Up
Look for an LED bulb with a warm tone. It casts the ideal light and will last you ten years. Our choice? Philips soft white.
$8.68 for two
at Amazon