Looking over one’s shoulder with a warm, welcoming light. The Heron Floor Lamp from CTO Lighting references the nimble figure of the fishing bird by the same name with a sharp, elegant, and adjustable design. This refined contemporary piece shows creator Michael Verheyden’s caring, thoughtful design approach. It starts with an anchoring low-profile circular base that easily slots under a sofa. The L-shape silhouette of the topping stem reminds one of a heron’s long, angular neck. The tubular lamp head at the end moves with pinpoint accuracy thanks to the adjustable joint. Clean light funnels through the lamp head that reaches its target softly.