Pole floor lamps were a common room accent in the 1950s and '60s. Often they stretched from floor to ceiling and were held in place with a tension rod.

I like the Espo floor lamp with the sci-fi streamlined lamp heads. This contemporary design doesn't reach the ceiling, but it offers the same cool retro looks, and come with multiple lights that you can adjust as needed. 

Also in our floor lamps sort, a cool design with spherical shades: Spherical Metal Shade Tree Floor Lamp.