Beno Black Drum Shade Tripod Floor Lamp

The Beno Tripod Floor Lamp stands 153 cm tall on three slim tapered legs that meet just under a wide drum shade. The shade measures 50 cm across and 25 cm deep, broad enough to throw light over a whole seating area rather than a single chair. The tripod takes up almost no floor space at the point where the legs land, so the lamp fits into the corner beside a sofa or an armchair without crowding the furniture around it.

The shade is black textile on the outside and a reflective gold on the inside. That gold lining is what changes the light: instead of the flat white a plain shade gives, the beam picks up a warm amber cast on the way down and lands soft rather than harsh. Switched off, the black drum reads as a quiet block of colour against a pale wall, and the thin black legs keep the whole piece looking light despite its height.

Beno is a plug-in indoor lamp, so it needs a socket within reach rather than any wiring work, and it can move between a living room, a snug and a bedroom as the layout changes. Stand it on a level floor and spread the legs fully so the weight sits evenly, particularly on a rug where one foot can sink. Keep the cable tucked behind furniture, and brush the textile shade occasionally to lift dust.

• Height: 153 cm
• Base: Three slim tapered legs, tripod
• Shade: Drum, 50 cm across and 25 cm deep
• Shade finish: Black textile outside, reflective gold lining
• Power: Plug-in indoor lamp
• Placement: Indoor, beside a sofa or armchair