Table lamps

Modern models of table lamps allow you to bring to life the most daring design ideas. Despite its small size, this detail plays an important role in the interior and can emphasize any style.

Table lamps will never lose their popularity, as they have a number of advantages over, for example, floor or ceiling lamps.

Table lamps can brighten up the lighting locally. They gently diffuse light, providing a cozy and soothing indoor atmosphere. Such lighting is especially useful when it comes to intense eye strain.

Many adjustable models provide the ability to change the lighting power. In such lamps, you can not only change the light bulb with a higher or lower brightness, but also use popular LED options with a dimmer. Such a convenient regulator can come into action after pressing a button on the luminaire.

Models are very popular in which the height and position of the body can be adjusted. These types of table lamps are especially relevant when it comes to a student's or desktop, since you can easily adjust the device so that it is more convenient for you to work with documents or do your homework.

Modern brands produce not only functional and easy-to-use, but also very beautiful table lamps. The assortment of these products is so great that you can choose the perfect solution for any interior style, be it an elegant classic or a non-trivial avant-garde. It all depends only on the personal preferences of the homeowners.

The classic and most common are lamps, the constructive layout of which consists of a wide base (usually round), a stand and a plafond.

The strongest and most durable products are those in which the body is made of metal, and the shade is made of thick glass, metal, or a combination of these materials. Products of modern brands are often equipped with special shades with reflectors. Such details are necessary to increase the efficiency of the direction of the light flux.

In a set with different fixtures, as a rule, there are a variety of components. It can be:

• replaceable and spare lampshades and shades;
• USB cable required to connect the lamp to a personal computer;
• operation manual;
• replaceable bulbs;
• warranty card.

Currently, the choice of a suitable table lamp is complicated only by the richness of the assortment. On the lighting market there is a great variety of different lamps for every taste and color.

First of all, all lighting devices are divided into:

• Functional... Such models are used to illuminate a work, writing or computer table, as well as bedside tables.
• Decorative... These lamps are mainly aimed at high-quality and beautiful arrangement of light and color accents in the interior.

In addition, all table lamps are divided according to the type of attachment:

• The classic lamps are those that installed on a flat horizontal surface... They are very convenient as they can be moved freely within the working area. But such traditional lamps are the most unreliable, as they are susceptible to mechanical damage. They can be accidentally pushed or dropped off the table, which could cause the item to break.

• Recently popular table lamps on a clothespin... Small and light luminaires are most often equipped with such mounts. Their convenience lies in the fact that the device can be fixed not only by the side part of the desktop, but also on a bookshelf or on any other protruding element. It is much more difficult to drop such a model, but it is necessary to choose a clothespin carefully.
• Also modern manufacturers produce table lamps on a clamp... This type of fastening resembles the method of fixing an old-style meat grinder on the edge of the table. One half of such a structure is applied from above to the table top, and the second is twisted at the bottom until the edge of the table is, as it were, "clamped in a vice." If the base of the light fixture allows you to rotate and tilt it at different angles, then this mount will suit it best.

Different types of switches can be installed in table lamps:

• on a cord;
• on button control;
• touch control;
• on a remote control (with a remote control) with the ability to adjust the brightness.

Also, table lamps differ in the type of power supply.

• Traditional models are those powered by electricity when connected to a regular outlet.
• There are also more modern options that work from a personal computer via a USB cable.
• Battery powered wireless options and rechargeable lamps do not require any cords.

Also, table lamps can have different shapes and configurations. The most popular are, of course, the traditional round options. They are followed by lamps with conical, square or rectangular shades. But this is far from the entire list of tabletop lighting devices that modern manufacturers offer us.

Let's take a closer look at several popular modern copies that are multifunctional:

• Not so long ago, comfortable transformer lamps... They can be installed both at home and in the office. The designs of such folding devices make it easy to bring the light source closer or further away, if necessary, as well as direct the luminous flux in the desired direction. Such models are especially relevant in cases where this or that business requires strong eye strain, attentiveness and maximum accuracy (sewing, drawing, etc.).
• Also today, many consumers prefer multifunctional lamps with magnifying glass... Most often they are used during painstaking work with small details. They are equipped with a magnifier or lens. The most popular are clamp-on magnifying lamps, since it is much more convenient to work with such devices.

• If you want to decorate the interior with a spectacular and refined detail, then you should take a closer look at such a device as candelabrum lamp... Such models have the shape of a beautiful candlestick, but not ordinary wax candles are inserted into them, but candle-shaped lamps.
• Insanely popular with buyers table lamps and sconces... Such lighting fixtures have non-standard shapes of shades and are often complemented by various decorative elements.

• High-tech and multifunctional are desktop lamps equipped with a clock and a thermometer... These useful add-ons are most often located on the base of the lamp and are at a safe distance from the light source. As a rule, indicators of time and temperature in such products are displayed on a monochrome display.
• For many years in a row, spectacular "Lava" - lamps... They are decorative and represent a transparent cylinder-shaped flask made of glass with transparent oil and translucent paraffin in the inner part. As a rule, in such devices, incandescent lamps are located in the lower part of the bulb, thereby highlighting its contents. Paraffin in the cylinder starts to move and smoothly "rolls" in the oil.

• Today in stores there are a lot of children's table lamps. These can be not only cute bedside lamps, but also comfortable models for desks. Children's models are often made in a variety of forms. It can be not only a classic performance with a laconic base and a shade, but also an original product in the shape of a flower, animal, cartoon characters.

The following types of bulbs can be installed in table lamps:

• Incandescent lamps;
• Halogen. Such lighting differs from incandescent bulbs in that the tungsten filament in it is stirred in a special gas tube. Thanks to this simple design, the light from halogen lamps is brighter and they last much longer.
• Energy saving or fluorescent fluorescent light bulbs. The power of these varieties is much higher than the power of conventional bulbs. However, energy saving options are more economical in terms of energy consumption.

• LED or LED lamps. Diode bulbs are the most economical, strong and durable. They can have flexible frames and light / motion sensors.

The traditional and most common forms of table lamps are round, square, rectangular (elongated in the horizontal plane), cone-shaped.

Modern consumers have the opportunity to purchase for themselves a more interesting lamp of an unusual shape. For example, large lamps in the form of a globe look expensive and soundly. As a rule, the light source in such models is located in the inner part of a closed round shade-ball. There are also simpler options in which lampshades of different sizes are complemented by the image of the world map, and it can be both modern and aged.

A beautiful fountain lamp is also suitable for placement on the table. These shimmery models are decorative. Stands in such variants are often made of colored or transparent plastic and supplemented with a bundle of multi-colored optical fibers.

For a children's room, you can choose an interesting option in the form of animals, plants, beautiful patterns, dolls, cars, birds, insects, etc. If the child is fond of various sports, then the interior can be supplemented with lamps of this orientation. For example, it could be a decorative backlit soccer ball.

Designer lamps with different figures look attractive and original. Such decorative additions can be located on different parts of the device: on the base, stand and even on the shade.Figures in such lamps are very different. Recently, variants with miniature famous sculptures, mysterious owls, cats and ships or steering wheels (for a nautical style) are especially popular.

The harmony and balance of the workplace will only be maintained if you choose the right size for a luminaire.

The working lamp should not be large. It is better to choose discreet transformer models. For a room with a small area, you should also choose not too high and large options, otherwise they will burden the situation.

The base and cover of the device can be made from various materials.

Table lamps are:

• stone (decorative or natural raw materials);
• gypsum;
• glass;
• crystal options can be matte, glossy, transparent or colored;
• wooden;

• ceramic;
• metal;
• forged;
• paper;
• synthetic;
• leather (natural and artificial).

The color range of the luminaires for work is limited to transparent, translucent and neutral tones. This is due to the fact that a model with a bright shade can distract from work and badly affect a person's vision.

White and black lamps are classic and elegant. Despite their stylistic focus, such pieces will look harmoniously in a variety of ensembles, from historical to modern.

Red, coral and pink lamps are accentuated. Such products do not require reinforcement with decorative elements in the interior. Similar bright spots in the setting can be options for blue, purple, yellow, turquoise and lilac shades, as well as a fashionable light green lamp. They are best placed in the living room or kitchen.

For the bedroom, it is better to choose quieter night options in beige, cream, pale green and peach.

Table lamps are made in different stylistic solutions:

• Products look original in nautical key... Their surface is often artificially aged. Such lamps are often decorated with decorative details in the form of an anchor, steering wheel, ship, or aged maps of the world on a plafond.
• Fixtures in antique style, as a rule, are painted white and are of great weight. Their surface can imitate marble, stone or chic embossed stucco.

• Products in style "Provence" more often they are small and decorated with pastel shades. They can also be decorated with fringed edges and floral or fruit prints.
• For style loft a model that combines two different materials is suitable. For example, wood and metal. It is better to choose products with a laconic and most serious design.

• Classic lamps are distinguished by exquisite refinement and moderate wealth. As a rule, they have graceful shapes and are decorated with gilding, bronze or silver.
• Chinese table lamps can be made of paper in a wooden frame. Such models will look harmonious in oriental settings.
• For modern style, futuristic or minimalistic glass and metal options are the best options.

The rating of well-known manufacturing countries producing high-quality and attractive table lamps includes:

• Germany (Lumberg, Hans Kogl, Schmitz-Leuchten).
• Spain (LEDS, Mantra, B. lux).
• Italy (AXO light, Ciulli, Banci, Passeri International).
• Turkey (Ozcan, Seda).
• Czech Republic (Artglass, Elite Bohemia).

Table lamps are most often used to complement work and desks. To do this, it is better to choose models of an oblong shape, in which you can change the position and direction of the plafond.

Such devices are also suitable for a dressing table. They should emit a rich and soft light at the same time. It is advisable to choose products with open lampshades. Lamps installed in the mirror in different areas are also suitable. With this kind of lighting, it will be very convenient to put on makeup or do a manicure.

It is very easy to choose a lamp for a living room. To do this, you just need to pay attention to the style of the interior, as well as the textiles and decor that is present in the room. In accordance with the color and texture of these elements, you can choose a very harmonious and attractive device.

When choosing a table lamp, you need to pay attention to the quality of the materials from which it is made. If the lamp shade is made of plastic, then you should make sure that this material is heat resistant. This also applies to metal objects. They must be protected from excessive overheating. Be sure to check the stability of the lamp structure or the reliability of its fastenings so that the device stands confidently on the table surface.

If you choose a night light for children, then it is better to buy a reliable version with a strong mount so that the child does not accidentally touch it and drop it from the table / pedestal. A cute model in the form of an animal or a cartoon character will look harmonious in the children's bedroom.

• Laconic metal lamps with rounded shades of white and green can be placed on a table next to the coffee sofa in a green living room, with light white curtains on the windows.
• A curved metal version with an open shade will look good on a white computer desk in a snow-white room with gray and blue armchairs.

• Bedside tables in a white bedroom can be complemented by large lamps with red bases and black shades. Dilute the contrast with dark pillows on a white bed and a wrought-iron small chandelier on the ceiling.
• Also, on the bedside tables in a bright bedroom, you can put lamps with glass legs and cream-colored trapezoidal shades.

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