Pata De Elefante Large Floor Lamp in Parota Wood
by Isabel Moncada · Guadalajara, Mexico

58x58x155cm (23x23x61")Parota Wood

A floor lamp by Isabel Moncada, part of her Atomic collection, named ‘Elephant’s Foot’ for the prominent shape at its base. A long stem separates it from an ornamental, hand-made wavy shade.

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Cardboard36x36x155cm, 11kg
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FAQ
What bulb does this lamp use, and is it included?

It uses an E27 bulb, 2700K, 5.5W, 700lm, rated for 110–120V / 220–240V, and it is included with the lamp.

Will this work with the electrical system in my country?

Yes, the light source is rated for both 110–120V and 220–240V, so it works with standard outlets in most countries — you may need a plug adapter depending on your location.

How long does it take to receive this lamp?

This piece is made to order and usually ships in about 12 weeks.

Can I customize this lamp?

Yes, the maker offers customization upon request — use Chat with the maker on this page to discuss options.

What is the lamp made of and how do I care for it?

The base is turned parota wood, and the shade is fiberglass and polystyrene with a fabric lining; specific care instructions aren't listed, so the maker can confirm — use Chat with the maker on this page.

Can I return this piece if I change my mind?

Made-to-order pieces like this one are excluded from the standard 14-day return policy.

Is this lamp suitable for outdoor use?

No, it is designed for indoor use only.

Does this lamp come with a certificate of authenticity?

Yes, a certificate of authenticity is included with every purchase.

What is a floor lamp?

A floor lamp is a freestanding light that rests on the floor, tall enough to light a room or a seating area from above surface level. Unlike a table lamp it needs no furniture to stand on, and unlike a ceiling fixture it needs no installation — which makes it the easiest way to add a permanent light source to a room you cannot rewire.

How tall should a floor lamp be?

Between 150 and 180 cm for most positions. The number matters less than the shade height: seated beside the lamp, the bottom edge of the shade should fall at or just below your eye level, roughly 100–130 cm from the floor, so the bulb stays hidden. Uplights and torchieres can be taller because they throw light upward, away from your eyeline.

Where should a floor lamp go in a living room?

Three positions do most of the work: in a corner, where an uplight lifts the darkest part of the room; beside or slightly behind a chair, for reading; and behind or over the sofa, where an arc lamp substitutes for a ceiling fixture. Avoid placing one directly in a walkway or where its cable crosses a route people take.

What is an arc floor lamp for?

An arc or arched lamp has a long curved arm that extends the light source away from the base, so it can hang over a sofa, a coffee table or a chair without anything mounted overhead. It is the standard solution in rented flats and rooms with no central fixture. Check two things before buying: how far the arm reaches, and how heavy the counterweighted base is.

What is a torchiere, and when should I use one?

A torchiere directs light upward into the ceiling rather than down into the room. The ceiling reflects it back as soft, even, glare-free light, which makes a low or dark room feel considerably larger. It works best against pale matte ceilings; dark or heavily textured surfaces absorb much of the effect.

Which floor lamp is best for reading?

ne with directed light and an adjustable or downward-facing shade — a swing-arm or tripod lamp rather than an uplight. Aim for 400–800 lumens landing on the page, position the lamp slightly behind and to the side of your shoulder, and choose a shade deep or opaque enough that you never see the bulb from your reading position.

Do you have floor lamps with an integrated table or shelf?

Yes — there is a dedicated selection of lamp-and-table pieces, and it is one of the more interesting corners of the catalogue. These are not the shelf-tower lamps sold by furniture chains but single designed objects in which the light and the surface are one thing: illuminated side and coffee tables, lamps whose base doubles as a tabletop, and sculptural pieces that read as furniture with a light source built into them. They are made in ash and plywood, steel, brass, stoneware, marble and natural fiber, and several are held in stock rather than made to order. They earn their place beside a sofa or an armchair where there is only floor space for one object instead of two.

Are the shades replaceable, and can I change them?

It depends entirely on the piece. Where a lamp uses a conventional frame and a standard fitting, a shade can usually be swapped. Many pieces here, though, are designed as a single form — a blown glass diffuser, a paper shade sized to its frame, a ceramic body — where the shade is the lamp and is not intended to be changed. Product pages describe the construction; ask us if you need certainty.

How stable are they, and are they safe with children or pets?

Stability comes from base weight and footprint, both listed on product pages. Tall slim lamps and long arc arms need a substantial counterweight, and a heavy handmade lamp is not a piece you want knocked over. In a home with small children or large dogs, favor a low center of gravity, a wide base, and a position out of traffic routes — and route the cable along a wall rather than across a floor.

Which materials work best for a floor lamp?

Brass, steel and aluminum for slim arms and arcs that need structural strength; solid wood for tripods and columns with visible joinery; ceramic, stone and concrete for weight and a low center of gravity; woven rattan and natural fiber for texture and broad, dappled light; handmade and rice paper for the soft, screen-like glow associated with Japanese lighting. All of them show wear as patina rather than damage.

Description

Pata de Elefante — Elephant’s Foot, named for the prominent shape at its base — comes from Isabel Moncada’s Atomic collection. A long stem separates that base from an ornamental, wavy, handmade lampshade, the two elements balanced against each other in proportion.

The base is turned parota wood, paired with a fabric-lined shade built from fiberglass and polystyrene. Moncada designs and makes her lighting in her own Mexican workshop, and all of her lighting is UL certified for safety and quality.

  • Light source: E27, 2700K, 5.5W, 110–120V / 220–240V, 700lm — rated to last up to 18 years while using 90% less energy than a conventional bulb

For indoor use only.

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About Isabel Moncada Visit Showroom →

Isabel Moncada is a Mexican designer who specializes in the design of lighting fixtures made in her own workshop in Mexico. For more than 30 years she has explored and implemented ancient techniques of artisan manufacturing, developing different crafts, inventing mechanisms and transforming materials to improve the performance, quality and design of her pieces.She began to venture into the art world in the 1990s. While working for some established sculptors in Guadalajara, she set up her own studio at home and began to approach design with an artistic style that evolved into engineering, mechanics and 3D modeling.
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