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Totem Floor Lamp
$890
4.9
210
reviews
A slim brass stem topped with a warm, low glow. It throws a soft pool of light beside a sofa or reading chair and slips into a corner without crowding it. The brass darkens and patinas as the years pass.
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Details & materials
A slim solid-brass stem rising from a weighted base, topped with a warm, low-glare LED behind a hand-sewn linen diffuser. The brass carries a living, unlacquered finish, which means it is meant to darken and patina with time and touch rather than staying factory-bright forever.
The light is tuned warm and soft rather than bright and flat — it is made to pool beside a chair and lift the corner of a room, not to flood it with overhead glare. The diffuser softens the source into an even glow with no hotspot.
Every stem is turned and hand-polished, and the base is weighted internally so a tall, slender lamp stays reassuringly stable. The braided cord and inline dimmer are chosen to match the quality of the metal, down to the last visible detail.
Dimensions
A floor lamp that throws a soft pool of light beside a sofa or reading chair, on a footprint narrow enough to slip into a corner or the gap between two seats. It stands tall enough to light a page without shining in your eyes.
At 150 cm high the shade sits above seated eye level, so the glow falls onto your lap and the surroundings rather than into your face. The 26 cm base keeps it steady on any floor while taking up almost no room.
Care
Dust the brass with a soft, dry cloth and simply let the finish age; polish it only if you actively prefer it kept bright. Wipe the linen diffuser gently with a dry cloth and keep it away from moisture.
Use a warm, dimmable LED bulb to match the fitting, and keep the braided cord tucked clear of walkways to protect it. Handle the lamp by the stem or base rather than the shade when moving it.
The living brass finish means fingerprints and patina are part of the character, not a flaw — a quick buff evens the tone if you ever want it brighter. The dimmer and bulb are standard and replaceable, so the lamp itself lasts far beyond any single component.
Measurements
Base diameter 26 cm · Height 150 cm · Shade diameter 30 cm · Bulb E27 LED, warm 2700K, dimmable · Cord 2 m braided · Weight 6 kg.
The 150 cm height and 30 cm linen shade are sized to light a reading chair without glare, and the weighted 26 cm base keeps the slim stem stable on rugs or hard floors. The inline dimmer sits on the 2 m braided cord, so you can set the mood from your seat.
/ In their words
What the owners say.
4.9
210
“The pool of light beside our sofa is exactly right — warm, soft, no glare.”
Vera H., Helsinki
“The brass has started to darken and I love it more for it. A living finish, truly.”
Leo B., Nice
“Slim enough for a tight corner, bright enough to read by. Faultless.”
Saoirse K., Limerick
“Dimmable and gorgeous. It sets the whole evening mood.”
Matteo R., Genoa
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