Arc Lamps for ’70s Glam

The March issue of Better Homes & Gardens magazine is the Trend Issue with a trend report on “What’s next in Home, Garden and Food”.

Every year we see a parade of exciting trends in products, colors, and decorating ideas. We’ve narrowed our favorites to the 22 ideas that are making us especially happy right now.

Better Homes & Gardens March 2019

The March Trend Issue of Better Homes & Gardens magazine includes a full page spread on ’70s Glam.

It’s the decade that put the fun in funky with shaggy textiles, shiny finishes, geometric shapes, and dyn-o-mite colors. Ready to get back in the groove? Here’s your ’70s checklist.

Better Homes & Gardens March 2019

The only lighting on the page is Arc Lamps. George Kovacs Arc Lamps started in the ’70s, and have been a standard ever since. They cost a lot less than they used to.

George’s Reading Room Floor Lamp
George Kovacs P053-615B Dorian Bronze Arc Floor Lamp with Black Marble Base

George Kovacs Arc Floor Lamps on Amazon

“Suddenly the ’70s are back, and the lens of history allows us to see what an amazing decade it was – full of exuberant energy and innovation.”

Designer Andrew Martin
Better Homes & Gardens March 2019

George Kovacs isn’t the only one that makes Arc style Floor Lamps. Hubbardton Forge makes the Mobius Arc Floor Lamp. It is made in Vermont, available in a lot of different finishes.

Franklin Iron Works Mission Style Arched Floor Lamps on Amazon

Contemporary Floor Lamps >

The Calogero Arc Floor Lamp by Uttermost features an adjustable, large steel arc, finished in a plated, dark oxidized bronze, resting on a matte black foot. The suspended, tapered round shade is a light beige linen fabric with natural slubbing. The shade also pivots in an upward angle.

Uttermost 28135-1 Calogero Arc Floor Lamp on Amazon
Uttermost 28089-1 Vardar Curved Brass Modified Arc Floor Lamp on Amazon

Arc floor lamps are practical. They make a statement and they really light a large area.

Arc Floor Lamps on Amazon