Faro Berni Floor Lamp - Black

A minimalist floor lamp with a sculptural stance

The Faro Berni Floor Lamp in black is a study in quiet, considered design. A slender steel stem rises from a low circular base, then cranks sideways into an offset arm that cantilevers the shade out to one side. That asymmetry is the whole idea, giving the lamp a light, almost drawn quality while the weighted base keeps it grounded. It is a floor standing lamp for people who want presence without bulk, and it reads as beautifully from behind as it does from the front.

Black finish and softening textile shade

Finished in matt black throughout, the frame and base share a single tonal language that suits modern and pared back interiors. The tapered drum shade is wrapped in black textile with a pale inner lining, so light spills warmly downward while the outer cloth diffuses the glow and keeps it gentle. Where the Berni Table lamp brings the same signature to a desk or console at close range, this floor version carries the idea upward and outward, casting a broader pool of light across a seating area. The two make a natural pairing if you want a consistent look across a room without repeating the same silhouette.

How it works

The Berni takes a single E27 screw fit bulb, which is not included so you can choose the brightness and colour temperature that suits the space. Faro lists it as suitable for lamps up to 15W. As a plug in lamp it is supplied with a floor cable and plug and simply needs a nearby socket and an inline or wall switch, so there is no wiring or installation to arrange.

Where it works best

This is an easy lamp to place. Set it beside a sofa or armchair as a reading light, use it to fill a bare corner with soft ambient light, or let it frame a console or sideboard in a hallway. The offset shade means you can tuck the base close to furniture while the light still reaches where you want it, which makes it a practical choice for smaller living rooms and bedrooms as well as larger open plan spaces. Its restrained, contemporary styling suits Scandinavian, minimalist and modern classic schemes alike.

Designer and origin

Berni is designed by Nahtrang for Faro Barcelona, the Spanish lighting company known for its design led collections and careful material selection. The range is characterised by studied simplicity and clean lines, with the textile shade chosen specifically to soften the light. Faro develops its collections with industrial designers and architects, and the Berni family carries that considered approach across floor, table and wall formats.

Good to know

• Made to order by Faro Barcelona and therefore non returnable. Please allow the stated lead time before dispatch.
• Bulb type: 1 x E27 screw fit, 15W max. Bulb not included.
• Not dimmable.
• Supplied as a plug in lamp with a floor cable and plug. No hardwiring required.
• Materials: matt black metal frame and base with a black textile shade.
• Dimensions: 151cm height x 48cm shade diameter, base 30cm diameter.
• Rated IP20 for indoor use in dry rooms.
• Warranty: 3 years from Faro Barcelona.

Questions People Ask

Does the Faro Berni Floor Lamp come with a bulb?
No. The Berni Floor Lamp takes a single E27 screw fit bulb up to 15W, which is not included, so you can choose your own brightness and colour temperature.

How far does the shade on the Berni Floor Lamp reach out from the base?
The Berni Floor Lamp stands 151cm tall with an offset arm that carries its 48cm diameter shade out to one side, so the light lands beyond the footprint of the 30cm diameter base rather than directly above it.

Can the Faro Berni Floor Lamp be dimmed?
No, the Berni Floor Lamp is not dimmable. It is switched on and off in the usual way, and brightness depends on the bulb you fit.

Does the Faro Berni Floor Lamp need to be wired in?
No. The Berni Floor Lamp is a plug in fitting supplied with a floor cable and plug, so it just needs a nearby socket and no hardwiring or installation.

1510mm height x 480mm diameter | Base 300mm diameter

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