Let There Be (Reading) Light

Most of us are doing A LOT more reading these days. Whether desk or floor, a proper lamp is important to eyes (and aesthetics). PLace carefully.

Desk Lamps     clockwise

Laito Beech Wood & Steel Table Lamp: 6.3″ W x 16″ D x 21.2″ H. Takes a 60 watt bulb. Black, grey or white. Electric wires are cleverly concealed in the wooden arch of the lamp, emerging out at the matted metal base. Sale-  $217.95

Newhouse Lighting LED Clip on Clamp Lamp  for Desk, Bed, Office, and Dorm Room, Blue Provides efficient non-flickering natural warm light, and an illuminating diffuser keeps eye strain at bay Flexible metal gooseneck, 6 foot power cord, and handy on/off switch. $16.98 provide great light at any angle

Orbit Gold-Edged Bronze Table Lamp: 28” H x 13.48” W. 75 Watt. Glass shade. Sale $142.00

Farmhouse Adjustable Table Lamp: 32”H x 17”W. Antique brass finish 100 watt bulb. $352.00

20″ H Adjustable Task Lamp With Milk Glass Shade: 15 x 9 x 18.5”. Brass and glass.  Sale- $147.06

Not Shown: One only: Vintage (1970s) Large Underwriters Laboratories Desk Lamp with Brass Finish  15 inches H x 13 inches W x 7.5 inches deep. Condition: Good, Some Vintage Wear, Tarnish On Base, Picture Shows One Light Bulb, But Can Use Two Light Bulbs. $102.81

Floor Lamps     clockwise

Baumgartner 61″ Task/Reading Floor Lamp: Crafted from metal, it features an adjustable shade and height to customize illumination. Its single light (add a compatible bulb of up to 5 W) is highlighted by a pharmacy lamp-inspired shade. $119.99

Aaron Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp: Aged Brass 3-Light Tree Adjustable Dome Shades. 64″ high overall. Base is 10″ wide at the bottom. Each shade is 6″ high x 5 3/4″ wide. Uses three 40 watt standard-medium base bulbs. On-off rotary switch on each socket.  Each head swivel adjusts 360 degrees with up to 180 degree tilt. 5-foot long black cord and plug. $79.99

Montes 73.5″ Arched Floor Lamp:  Mid-century modern 73.5″ H floor lamp. Crafted of metal. Lamp features a tubular column post stemming from a round marble base. An arched arm suspends one hinged light in place, surrounded by a inen drum shade. Operated by a simple on/off switch. Accommodates one 100 W incandescent medium base Sale $137.00

Riceboro 63″ Arched Floor Lamp: Finely crafted Wave Floor Lamp features durable construction. The graceful curve of the metal lamp stand allows the light to extend over your furniture, providing direct, downward illumination on any surface. Large, bell-like lampshade casts a wide, soft glow. $71.99 

Not Shown: Carlisle 70″ Vintage Reading Floor Lamp: Sale $157.99

Stained Glass    (Less light) clockwise

Grimsby 15″ Bronze Table Lamp: By Fleur De Lis Living: Art Nouveau 15″ Tiffany-style lamp crafted from welded cuts of stained glass, a cone shade ensconces one 4W LED G45 bulb (included) to soft  light as it’s dispersed throughout your space. 270° adjustable alloy swing arm and a 360° rotatable light head let you direct light where it’s needed most. Antique bronze finish. Sale $123.99

Handmade Tiffany look Floor Lamp $220.00

Tiffany Look Rosebush 59 Inch Floor Lamp by Meyda Lighting: Petal Pink; Red and Plum art glass roses ramble on a maze of Garden Green leaves. Domed stained glass shade is paired with a graceful; hand finished Mahogany Bronze bridge arm floor lamp. 59”H x 16” W. 

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