Stylish solar floor lamps to brighten up your garden

Brighten up your garden in a flash with these oh-so-stylish solar lights.

Solar floor lamp

by Angela Kenny |
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Whether you are on the hunt for solar floor lamps for convenience or style, we have just the selection for you. If you are looking for chances to stay outside as long as possible and enjoy your garden oasis even once the sun has set, then these lights will come in handy. Charging up in direct sunlight and self-standing make this one of the best garden lights for your space.

Powered by the sun during the day, these planet-friendly lights elevate your patio and can be easily moved around. Move around your patio to accommodate more space for guests, or place it near your chair of choice to read late into the evening.

Another sun-powered option to consider is solar lanterns if you are looking for something that sits on the table or hangs up. Or you could consider some garden candles, too, for a low-maintenance glow.

Best solar floor lamps at a glance

Best value floor lamp: Habitat Home Warm White Outdoor Tripod USB LED Solar Lamp – View on Argos
Best floor lamp for changing colours: MALUX Solar Floor Lamp – View on Amazon UK
Best industrial-style floor lamp: Luxform Solar Industrial Tripod Studio LED Light – View on Robert Dyas

We've shared the ten best solar floor lamps to buy right now that pack style and substance from industrial designs to hic and simple there is one firm for every garden decor.

Best solar floor lamps

Best value floor lamp

Habitat Home Warm White Outdoor Tripod USB LED Solar Lamp
Price: $43.55 (was £65)

www.argos.co.uk

Add this Habitat solar lamp this weekend and enjoy your space from dusk to beyond – no cables or digging required! The traditional white shade has 32 warm white LEDs and sits atop a modern silver tripod base.

Customer review: "This really finishes off my inside/outside look in my garden. I was worried it wouldn't give enough light, but it does. So pleased I got one."

Pros

  • Automatically turns on at dusk
  • 32 lights are included in the pack
  • Solar powered

Cons

  • Only one brightness setting
Size: H150 x W34 x D34cm
Weatherproof: Yes
Bulbs: 32 x LED (included
Batteries required: 1 x Li-Ion batteries (included)

Best cage-style floor lamp

Homebase Edit Black Solar Wire Tall Tripod Lantern
Price: $11.25 (was £25)

www.homebase.co.uk

This Homebase Black Solar Wire Tall Tripod Lantern is a striking floor lamp to add to your outdoor space. The warm white LED bulb is powered by solar panels and charges in direct sunlight. If black fits your garden decor this would be a great pick.

Customer review: "Great lights - really quite bright !"

Pros

  • No mains wiring required
  • Durable design
  • Automatically illuminates at night

Cons

  • Reviewers mentioned that it is a little shorter than expected
Size: (H)92 x (W)18 x (D)18cm
Weatherproof: Yes - IP44
Bulbs: 5 x LED (included)
Batteries required: AA batteries (included)

Best floor lamp for changing colours

There’ll be a feeling of fun in the air with this remote-controlled, colour-changing MALUX Solar Floor Lamp with eight different colour hues. Charge via the solar panel or USB cable and get up to 15 hours of illumination.

Pros

  • Pull chain switch 
  • One year warranty
  • Eight colour options

Cons

  • Limited reviews
Size: ‎24 x 24 x 30 cm
Weatherproof: Yes - ‎IP44
Bulbs: 8 colour RGB LED (included)
Batteries required: ‎1 Lithium Ion battery is required. (included)

Best premium floor lamp

An investment buy, this ever-so-chic floor lamp gives you all the versatility. It has a solar-powered bulb that can also be charged from the mains on an overcast day, three-step brightness, and will charge for 9 hours by solar. The lamp gives your garden a lot of atmosphere! The base is made of steel, and the shade is made of plastic. 

Customer review: "Really happy with, good quality."

Pros

  • Three-step brightness
  • The base is durable and made of steel
  • Charged from the mains on an overcast day
  • Warranty 2 years

Cons

  • One colour only
Size: 135 cm x 50 cm
Weatherproof: Splash proof IP44
Bulbs: n/a
Batteries required: Recharge using a micro USB cable

Best aesthetic floor lamp

Shailena 80cm Solar Powered Integrated LED Outdoor Floor Lamp
Price: $38.99 (was £55.99)

www.robertdyas.co.uk

This sculptural lamp will cosy up your outdoor living room with its warm white LED light. It is a suitable feature to place in a variety of areas thanks to the tripod base making it stable on almost any ground.

****Customer review:: "Looks stunning at night lit up, a bit pricey but just makes the garden."

Pros

  • Nice design
  • Copper light
  • Two internal AA rechargeable batteries supplied

Cons

  • Not very tall
Size: H31.5 x D29 x W11.42cm
Weatherproof: Yes
Bulbs: LED (included)
Batteries required: n/a

Best lighthouse tripod design

There’s no need to shut the curtains on the outside world when dark falls with this attractive lighthouse-inspired solar floor lamp. The energy-saving light uses the attached solar panel to recharge the built-in battery throughout daylight hours, and once charged, it will provide up to six hours of light.

Pros

  •  An Edison bulb is supplied
  • Black and copper design
  • Solar powered

Cons

  • No reviews
Size: H92 x D17.5cm
Weatherproof: Yes - IP44
Bulbs: LED (included)
Batteries required: built-in batteries (included)

Best industrial-style floor lamp

Luxform Solar Industrial Tripod Studio Led Light Dresden
Price: $35.99 (was £39.99)

www.robertdyas.co.uk

Get a designer look for less with this modern industrial lamp. We love the way its Edison-style bulb reflects off the copper-coloured shade. With a built-in Dusk sensor, the light will automatically switch on when it gets dark, and a full charge provides six hours of use.

Pros

  • Edison-style bulb
  • Six hours of use
  • Striking design

Cons

  • No reviews
Size: H80 x D40cm
Weatherproof: Yes
Bulbs: LED (included)
Batteries required: 2 x AA rechargeable batteries (included)

Best traditional floor lamp set

Traditional Victorian garden lamp
Price: $26.99 (was £56.99)

www.manomano.co.uk

This pair of these vintage style single head outdoor lamp posts would make a statement in any garden. Constructed from durable black resin, they stand 1.2m tall this set will add a vintage touch to your garden. These stylish Victorian-looking lamps will complement any garden or patio perfectly and will give any setting in which they are placed a much more traditional feel.

Pros

  • Set of two
  • Traditional design
  • Option to add LED bulbs

Cons

  • Limited reviews
Size: H120 x D17 cm
Weatherproof: Yes
Bulbs: Requires 2 x ES E27 (Edison screw) bulbs - not supplied.
Batteries required: n/a

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Angie Kenny is production editor of Modern Gardens magazine. She loves spending time in her garden with her husband Alan and their three cats Rupert, Darcy and Frankie.

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