{"id":7134,"date":"2023-02-08T10:02:43","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T10:02:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/?p=7134"},"modified":"2025-04-15T20:09:57","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T20:09:57","slug":"how-to-fit-an-arc-lamp-in-your-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/how-to-fit-an-arc-lamp-in-your-space\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fit an Arc Lamp in Your Space"},"content":{"rendered":"

At Destination Lighting, we love arc lamps. Combining one-of-a-kind style and excellent lighting opportunities, these big lamps make a difference wherever they\u2019re placed. Arc lamps are a beautiful addition to living rooms and home offices, but due to their larger size, they are sometimes difficult to implement in certain spaces. Fortunately, there are ways to get around this problem \u2013 let\u2019s take a look at what they are.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is an Arc Lamp?<\/b><\/p>\n

An <\/span>arc lamp<\/span><\/a> is a large lamp that extends from a base on the floor all the way up to the ceiling \u2013 or close to it. The tallest arc lamps usually stand around eight feet tall. However, unlike most standing lamps, arc lamps have a gooseneck design that brings the light itself lower than the maximum height, allowing it to hang in place from the long arc of the metal stem.<\/span><\/p>\n

Popularized in the \u201860s, these lamps come in many shapes and use many different kinds of bulbs and lampshades, ranging from spherical lampshades with incandescent bulbs to <\/span>LED arc lamps<\/span><\/a> that feature no shade at all. You\u2019ll also find <\/span>arc lamps with three lights<\/span><\/a> and more. Due to the popularity and striking appearance of arc lamps, designers have been coming up with interesting versions of them since their inception.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How Do I Fit an Arc Lamp in my Space?<\/b><\/p>\n

So you\u2019ve decided that you want to add an arc lamp to your home. How should you go about doing this? First, you\u2019ll need to measure the dimensions of your living room, home office, bedroom or wherever you plan to place the lamp. As arc lamps can be quite tall, you\u2019ll want to make sure that there is at least one foot of space between the arc lamp\u2019s highest point and the ceiling \u2013 otherwise it will be difficult to maneuver the lamp, and it will appear boxed in wherever it\u2019s placed.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s also worth keeping in mind what type of arc lamp you\u2019d like to install as well as the lampshades that you want to use. You\u2019ll need to verify that the lampshade style you want will be properly elevated above your bed, sofa or chair before purchasing. The base is generally quite small in comparison to the rest of the lamp, so it shouldn\u2019t be too difficult to find a location on your floor where the lamp can be placed. This can be anywhere from in the corner of your room to behind a dresser.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Where Do I Put an Arc Lamp?<\/b><\/p>\n

Arc lamps can act as a centerpiece of your room due to their large size and unique design, and as a result, you\u2019ll want to consider the arc lamp before you start decorating. These types of lamps work especially well for reading nooks or areas where you can use the arc lamp as the central lighting. Consider living room or office corners or anywhere in your home where the natural shape of the arc lamp stands out the most. Arc lamps can also be used in the center part of a room, but due to their size, you\u2019ll likely want the arc of the lamp to be over furniture to avoid bumping into it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are a few ideas for arc lamp locations in your home:<\/span><\/p>\n