In this demo, an illustrative arc floor lamp rises from a heavy counterweight base, with a diffuser hanging from the tip of its curve. Choose a finish and a reach.
An arc lamp exists to put overhead light where there is no ceiling point, usually above a chair or coffee table. The buyer is solving a layout problem. Where can the base sit without being in the way, and will the diffuser land over the seat? Finish is the easier half. Reach is the half that decides whether the lamp works in the room at all.
Lighting Configurator demo
Arc Floor Lamp
- Product
- Arc Floor Lamp
- Colour
- Polished Steel
- Reach
- Standard
Illustrative product. The design and images are generated examples, not a real model for sale.
What you can configure
Polished steel, matte black, brass and matte white are switchable here, with copper and gunmetal completing the six. The arc is the same in every image, so the finish changes alone. Reach, standard or extended, is selectable and appears in the summary. This demo does not redraw the arc for each reach; a production build should, because the shape changes and buyers need to see it.
- Colour: Polished Steel, Matte Black, Brass, Matte White
- Reach: Standard, Extended
Why a configurator suits floor lamps
Reach is the expensive mistake. An arc lamp that lands short leaves the diffuser hanging over the floor beside the chair, and one that overreaches pushes the base awkwardly into the room. Both are discovered after a heavy delivery. A configurator that asks for the distance from the base position to the centre of the seat can recommend the right reach and show it.
Arc lamps are also awkward to ship. A long arm and a heavy base often travel in separate packages, sometimes by two-person courier, and every wrong-reach return means collecting both. Getting the reach right before ordering protects the retailer's margin far more than any marketing copy.
The finish decision is usually made against other metal in the room, from a picture rail to a coffee table frame. Polished steel and brass need careful presentation so their reflections read correctly. Buyers torn between two finishes should be able to compare them with one click, not by opening two product pages.
How a production version would be built
A side elevation is as useful as a photograph for this product. I would render the lamp in each finish at both reaches. I would also draw a scaled plan and side view showing the arc's height and how far it projects over the seat. The retailer supplies finishes, reach and height dimensions, base weight, packaging and delivery method, and any minimum ceiling height. A 3D product configurator can let buyers rotate the arc, though two good elevations solve most layout questions.
Build sheet for this range
- Colours in the full range: 6 (4 shown in this demo)
- Reach choices: 2
- Combinations to support: 6 × 2 = 12
- Images for one photograph per combination at 3 angles: 36
- Images if reaches can be shown as separate layers, at 3 angles: 24
- Data each of the 12 combinations needs: a SKU or variant ID, price, stock or lead time, and any dimensions or specification that change
Questions about floor lamp configurators
Can the configurator tell a customer which reach fits their room?
Yes. It asks how far the base can stand from the centre of the seat, and compares that with the projection of each reach. If neither fits, it says so. A side view of the arc over a chair, drawn to scale, confirms the recommendation visually.
Should the arc change shape between reaches in the image?
Yes. An extended reach usually means a longer, higher arc, and buyers need to see it to judge the room. A demo can get by with one shape, but a production build should render each reach so the image matches what arrives.
How do we reassure buyers about base weight and stability?
Show the base with its published weight and diameter, and add a short note on why it is heavy. Buyers sometimes worry about tipping or floor damage. A close-up of the base, and a line about protective pads if they are supplied, answers both concerns.
Can the configurator plan the lamp over a coffee table as well as a chair?
Yes. A short choice of what the diffuser hangs over, such as a chair, sofa or coffee table, can switch the elevation and adjust the recommended reach. Over a coffee table the lamp works as a substitute ceiling light, which some buyers do not realise until they see it drawn.
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This demo uses an illustrative product. If you sell floor lamps, I can build the same experience around your own range, photography and ordering process, connected to Shopify, WooCommerce or a quote workflow. I reply to enquiries within two UK working days.