FontanaArte Oort Floor Lamp, Floor-to-Ceiling LED Glass Tube, 2 Sizes

The FontanaArte Oort floor lamp is a floor-to-ceiling line of light: a slim tube of ribbed borosilicate glass, lit along its whole length by a flexible LED strip and held upright between a weighted base on the floor and a hook in the ceiling. It draws a single glowing vertical through a living room, a stairwell, a lobby or a shop, and gives soft, even 360-degree light in every direction. It is dimmable, remembers its last setting and runs from a plug-in power supply.

Quick facts

• Product: Oort floor lamp (floor-to-ceiling version)
• Brand: FontanaArte, Milan, Italy
• Item number (MPN): OORT00101 (Small), OORT00102 (Large)
• Type: Floor-to-ceiling LED tube lamp, tensioned between a floor counterweight and a ceiling hook
• Best for: living rooms, beside sofas, room corners, stairwells, double-height spaces, hotel lobbies, restaurants, retail and galleries
• Dimensions: glass tube 35 in (89 cm) to 58.2 in (148 cm) long depending on size; cables of up to 98.4 in (250 cm) to the floor and ceiling (see technical drawing)
• Light source: integrated LED, 2700 K warm white, typical CRI above 90; Small 18W, 1700 lm; Large 28W, 2660 lm
• Light: diffused, uniform 360-degree emission; dimmable, keeps the last dimming setting
• Power: plug-in; black power cable with dimmer and plug-in power supply with interchangeable plugs, including a U.S. plug
• Installation: floor counterweight plus a black nickel ceiling hook (requires a secure ceiling fixing point)
• Rating: IP20, dry indoor locations only
• Materials: ribbed borosilicate glass tube; galvanized metal; black nickel ceiling hook
• Sizes available: Small, Large
• Certification: ETL (Intertek) pending
• Designer: Jacopo Roda (2022)
• Styles: Modern, Minimalist, Contemporary

ETL (Intertek) certification for the U.S. market is in progress for this lamp.

Light quality and how it performs

Oort lights all the way around. The LED strip inside the tube emits evenly through 360 degrees, and the inside of the borosilicate glass is ribbed, which softens and warms the light and casts a fine play of light and shadow on nearby walls. The outside of the tube stays smooth, so it is easy to wipe clean. At 2700 K with a typical CRI above 90, the colour is warm and true to skin tones, timber and textiles.

It is a mood and accent light rather than a reading lamp. The Small version (1700 lm) gives a gentle vertical glow; the Large (2660 lm) has a longer tube and enough output to add real background light to a room. Both are dimmable and come back on at the level you last chose.

Size and placement

Oort stands between floor and ceiling rather than on a stand. A counterweight sits on the floor, the glass tube floats in between, and a cable rises to a black nickel hook fixed in the ceiling. The maker's drawing shows a glass tube of 35 in (89 cm) to 58.2 in (148 cm) and cables of up to 98.4 in (250 cm), so it can be set up for typical residential ceilings and for taller spaces.

• Choose the size: Small for standard rooms and a slimmer accent; Large for taller ceilings, larger rooms or where you want more light.
• Beside seating: set it just beyond the end of a sofa or between a chair and a wall to add a vertical line to a low seating group.
• Corners and stairwells: a single glowing line emphasises height in corners, beside stairs and in double-height spaces.
• Ceiling fixing: plan the hook position before installing; it needs a secure fixing into the ceiling structure, and the base sits directly below it.
• Groups: several Oorts in a row or cluster make a light installation for lobbies, retail windows and restaurants.

Where it works

Living rooms and lofts. A slim vertical glow beside the sofa or in a corner adds height and warmth, and it takes almost no floor space.

Bedrooms. Dimmed low beside a bed or reading chair, it gives a gentle ambient light without a bulky lamp.

Stairwells, entrances and double-height spaces. Its long vertical line suits tall voids and makes a striking first impression in an entry.

Hotels, restaurants, retail and galleries. In lobbies, bars, restaurant dining rooms, shop windows and gallery spaces, single tubes or groups create a strong architectural rhythm of light while staying visually light.

Style and pairing

A pure line of glowing glass held by fine black cables and a small black base: Oort is graphic, architectural and very quiet, so it sits naturally in Modern, Minimalist and Contemporary interiors. It looks especially good against concrete, plaster and timber, and alongside low, soft seating where its vertical line provides contrast. Because it is so slender, it can be added to a finished room without crowding it.

Why choose Oort

• A floor-to-ceiling line of light with uniform 360-degree glow.
• Ribbed borosilicate glass for a warm, textured light that is easy to clean outside.
• Warm 2700 K LED with high colour rendering; dimmable with memory.
• Two sizes for standard and taller rooms.
• Almost no footprint, ideal for tight corners and clusters.

Care

Disconnect power before cleaning. Wipe the smooth outer surface of the glass tube with a soft cloth and mild glass cleaner applied to the cloth. Dust the base, cables and hook with a dry cloth. Do not hang anything from the tube or cables and avoid knocking the glass. The LED tube is replaceable; follow the maker's instructions. For dry indoor rooms only.

Frequently asked questions

How does the FontanaArte Oort floor lamp stand up? It is held between a weighted base on the floor and a black nickel hook fixed in the ceiling, with the lit glass tube in between.

Do I need to drill into the ceiling? Yes. The ceiling hook needs a secure fixing point. It is plug-in, so no hardwiring is required.

Which size should I choose? The Small (18W, 1700 lm) suits standard rooms as a slim accent; the Large (28W, 2660 lm) has a longer tube and more light for bigger or taller spaces.

What ceiling heights does it suit? The maker's drawing shows a glass tube of 35 to 58.2 in with cables of up to 98.4 in to floor and ceiling, so it can be adjusted to typical and taller ceilings.

Is it dimmable? Yes. It dims and remembers the last setting.

What colour is the light? Warm white, 2700 K, with a typical CRI above 90.

Will it work with U.S. outlets? Yes. The plug-in power supply comes with interchangeable plugs, including a U.S. plug.

Can I group several together? Yes. Multiple tubes in a row or cluster make a light installation for lobbies, restaurants and retail.

Is Oort certified? ETL (Intertek) certification for the U.S. market is pending.

Can it be used outdoors or in a bathroom? No. This floor version is rated IP20 for dry indoor spaces only.

Trade & project orders

Interior designers, architects and hospitality buyers can join the MetropolitanDecor trade program for trade pricing. We also prepare quotes for multi-unit and project orders; contact us with your quantities.

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.