The Burkston whimsical boat paddle floor lamp is hand painted in nautical navy and white stripes, topped with a navy linen shade with natural jute accents. Where is the nearest stream or lake? Customer assembly required.
Color
Blue
Collection
Burkston
Base color
White
Design
Novelty
Shade color
Navy
Shade material
Linen
Shade shape
Drum
Q&A answers generated with AI assistance.
How tall is this floor lamp, and will it fit well in a room with standard ceilings?
This floor lamp stands 62.5 inches tall, which is the ideal height for standard 8- to 9-foot ceilings. At this height, the bottom of the navy drum shade typically sits near eye level when you are seated, providing excellent illumination for a reading nook or bedside without causing overhead glare. Its slim, paddle-shaped silhouette makes it an excellent choice for corners or smaller coastal apartments where floor space is at a premium.
What kind of light quality should I expect from a floor lamp with a navy linen shade?
The navy linen shade is designed to provide sophisticated, directional lighting. Because the fabric is a deeper navy hue, it is more opaque than white or cream shades, meaning it directs most of the light upward toward the ceiling and downward toward your floor or furniture. This creates a cozy, ambient glow that is perfect for accent lighting in a nursery or as a focused task light next to a lounge chair in a nautical-themed living room.
Is this novelty floor lamp stable enough for high-traffic areas or homes with pets?
This floor lamp features a sturdy, weighted base designed to support its unique novelty frame. While the whimsical boat paddle design is slim and space-saving, the base is engineered for stability. For maximum safety in homes with active pets or children, we recommend placing the lamp on a flat, hard-surface floor or a low-pile rug to ensure it remains upright and secure.
What is involved in the assembly of this floor lamp?
This item requires customer assembly. The process is straightforward and involves connecting the paddle-style stem to the base and securing the navy drum shade. All necessary hardware is included. For the easiest setup, we recommend assembling the lamp on a soft surface, like a rug, to protect the hand-painted white and navy finish during the process.
How do I clean and maintain the natural jute and linen materials on this lamp?
Based on our expertise in material care, we recommend regular light dusting to maintain the hand-painted navy and white finish. For the navy linen shade and natural jute accents, a lint roller or a vacuum with a soft brush attachment is the most effective way to remove dust without damaging the natural fibers. Avoid using harsh chemical cleaners, as they can interfere with the hand-painted details of the boat paddle stem.
What decor styles are best suited for a nautical boat paddle floor lamp?
This lamp is a definitive statement piece for any maritime, coastal, or lake-house interior. Its hand-painted stripes and natural jute accents establish an authentic "dockside" feel. It is particularly effective in themed kids' rooms or coastal vacation rentals, where it can be paired with navy blue ottomans or white linen furniture to create a cohesive, seafaring aesthetic.
20.00"w x 20.00"d x 62.50"h
