Swing arm lamps or retractable lamps are both functional and beautiful. Traditional, yet timeless lamps that stand elegantly aside a comfy arm chair.
Create that perfect little reading nook by bring in a swinging new addition to your home. It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing!
Strictly speaking swing arms don’t swing they rotate via an elbow joint or swivel joint. This nifty little trick allows the head of the lamp to project outwards to allow light to move closer to your book when needed, but push back to stow away neatly when not in use.
There’s a myriad of variations to reading lamps but swing arm have long been the classic ‘go to’ style for those who prefer a heritage, country or cosy look to the decor. You’d expect to see a swing arm lamp in a library, lounge or smart study. These days with the open plan kitchen, dining and kitchen, family room combo’s so popular, the elegant swing lamps are found making a cosy corner or reading nook in the kitchen too.
How idyllic to sit in the kitchen with an open recipe book and an elegant lamp next to a perhaps a rocking or sumptuously cosy armchair. Just thinking where this lamp will add elegance and style may make you realise you too, need a designated reading nook. A perfect excuse to style up that odd shaped corner in a room.
No floor space? No worries! Swing arm table lamps and wall lights will perform the same task. Not a traditionalist and prefer minimal reading lamps, you are in luck explore all of our extensive range of floor lamps Swing arm lights are great for highlighting areas of interest in your home. Wall lights are exceptionally good for this and can be adjusted to highlight architectural elements as well as artwork and ornamanets.
The functionality of swing arms in lamps, be it table lamps or floor lamps, is that you don't have to move heavy lamps around. Simply pop the shades where you need to see, and hey presto - light in the right place!
We have many plug in swing arm lights to make installing them a breeze.