{"title":"Wooden Floor Lamps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood is the one material in a lamp that gets better with age.\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal holds its finish or loses it. Wood darkens, the grain deepens, and a small dent stops being damage and becomes character. It's also the fastest way to warm a room that reads too cold — which describes a lot of Canadian interiors from November onward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSolid, veneer, or printed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree tiers, and the difference is visible from across a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid wood\u003c\/strong\u003e — grain runs continuously around corners, every piece differs slightly from the product photo, and end grain is visible where the piece was cut. This is what you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal veneer\u003c\/strong\u003e over a stable core. Perfectly legitimate on a large surface, and often more stable than solid in a dry heated house. Check the edges: veneer shows a seam where it wraps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted finish\u003c\/strong\u003e over MDF or plastic. The pattern repeats, which is the giveaway. From two metres away it's obvious, and no amount of styling saves it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe species matter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalnut\u003c\/strong\u003e — dark, warm brown with strong figure. The most expensive and the most forgiving next to almost any palette.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOak\u003c\/strong\u003e — pale, open-grained, Scandinavian. Reads light and airy, works with black metal.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsh and beech\u003c\/strong\u003e — pale and clean, less figure than oak.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRubberwood and mango\u003c\/strong\u003e — the common budget solids. Genuinely solid wood, less distinctive grain, usually stained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDry Canadian winters are the real enemy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis matters more here than in most markets. Indoor humidity in a heated Canadian house drops sharply in winter — often below 25% — and \u003cstrong\u003ewood shrinks as it dries\u003c\/strong\u003e. On a lamp, that shows up as a loosening joint at the stem or base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo practical consequences. \u003cstrong\u003eCheck the joints once a heating season\u003c\/strong\u003e and tighten anything that's moved. And keep a wood lamp away from a radiator or forced-air vent, where the drying is worst and the movement fastest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to pair it with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWood and \u003cstrong\u003ematte black\u003c\/strong\u003e is the reliable combination — warmth against graphic line, and it works in almost any room. Wood with a \u003cstrong\u003elinen or paper shade\u003c\/strong\u003e is the softer version, and the light through natural fibre is warmer than through glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBulb: \u003cstrong\u003eE26 at 2700K\u003c\/strong\u003e. Warm light on warm wood is the entire point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a Canadian company that has watched a house dry out in January.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I tell solid wood from veneer or printed finish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid wood shows grain running continuously around corners and visible end grain. Veneer shows a seam at the edges. Printed finishes repeat their pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes dry winter air damage wood lamps?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt causes shrinkage that can loosen joints. Check and tighten joints once a heating season, and keep wood lamps away from radiators and forced-air vents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich wood should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalnut for dark warmth and strong figure. Oak for a pale Scandinavian look with black metal. Rubberwood and mango are solid budget options with less distinctive grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat pairs best with a wooden lamp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatte black metal, or a linen or paper shade. Light through natural fibre is warmer than light through glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat bulb should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eE26 at 2700K. Warm light on warm wood is the whole reason to buy one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do I tell solid wood from veneer or printed finish?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Solid wood shows grain running continuously around corners and visible end grain. Veneer shows a seam at the edges. Printed finishes repeat their pattern.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does dry winter air damage wood lamps?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It causes shrinkage that can loosen joints. Check and tighten joints once a heating season, and keep wood lamps away from radiators and forced-air vents.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which wood species should I choose for a lamp?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Walnut for dark warmth and strong figure. 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