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What is a Desk Lamp?

Desk lamps are portable tabletop lamps which can sit on a desk or table. They usually direct their light downwards so that they can be used for tasks such as reading, crafts or paperwork. The light from a desk lamp usually shines off to one side, rather than directly over the lamp base, so that it can optimally light up your desk area. Desk lamps are also often adjustable to place the light where you need it. Being portable they can simply be plugged into a wall socket. Great for work activities or for crafts and hobbies.

Desk Lamp Benefits

• Perfect for an office desk.
• Can also sit on standup-up-desks.
• May be adjustable in position and height.
• Places light over the desk where you need it.
• Lamp base gets out of the way of the light.
• Easy to switch on and off.
• Doesn't take up much desktop space.
• Great for highlighting crafts and hobbies.
• Provides bright localized light.
• Helps with visibility, reading and eye-strain.

Great for Reading

A reading lamp typically sits next to or behind a chair. It features an arm or lamp head which arcs over the side or back of the chair, focusing its light downwards. This allows you to read comfortably with bright light when seated. Positioning the light behind or to the side also reduces glare. Reading lamps tend to be shorter than regular floor lamps because they're designed to be used for reading when sitting down. Most reading lamps are also adjustable and they produce a comfortable natural light. They've also great for crafts, hobbies and artistic projects.

Tiffany Style

Tiffany glass, inspired by Louis Comfort Tiffany, brings a splash of color and personality into any interior. Highly stylized and dreamlike, the art glass dominates the design, with a glass shade that casts colorful light, making Tiffany Style Lighting lamps and fixtures perfect for reading or creating an ambient mood. When looking to add a signature element to your room, Tiffany style lights will set a stage of color and focus.

Task Lighting

Task lighting places a stronger light in one area of the room. Very good for tasks when you're sitting nearby. Most lamps can be used as task lights and can be quickly switched on when needed. Great for reading, crafts and hobbies. They also work well to light up one area of a room, e.g. on either side of a couch or in the corners of a room. Most of the light is directed downwards and out to the sides.

For which rooms?

A desk lamp is best used with a desk or table, or next to a bed or seating area. Ideally in an office or work area, in living rooms, bedrooms, family rooms and guest rooms.

Placement/Layering

A desk lamp is best suited for desk, writing and office areas, on side-tables and accent furniture. They're likely to live closer to the edges of the room providing local light. You should add other light fixtures or lamps as well to create appropriate levels of light in the room.

Mounts to Furniture

Portable, sits on a surface via the lamp base. Covers a relatively small area, can be placed on desks, tables, shelves and other furniture.

Plugs in

Plug the desk lamp into a regular power outlet socket and switch it on.