TABLE LAMPS

Indoor table lamps

Table lamps are the perfect and effective solution for those who need a directional light source and a space-saving bracket. The versatility, various types and compact dimensions that characterize this lighting element allow table lamps to be placed in a variety of environments, from residential to professional. At the same time, this source of light, often additional, can function as a piece of furniture, enriching spaces with new and suggestive shapes; in fact, this product is constantly undergoing material and formal revision. Thanks to this continuous research, it is possible to make changes from modern design objects with minimalist structures and chrome finishes to more classic shapes such as a traditional fabric lampshade. A table lamp can therefore become an expression of a great style: over the years, many designers and artists have tried their hand and continue to create table lamps, precisely because they are a key piece of furniture that allows you to tell about their creativity.

How to choose the right table lamp for your space?

Choosing the right table lamp focuses on a careful analysis of the user's personal needs. Therefore, it is necessary to define the goal, inter alia to me. the type of profession or job you intend to do in different spaces in order to understand what characteristics the lamp must have to guarantee proper operation. The first choice may already be the most general table lamps, desk lamps, not bedside lamps. Another aspect of fundamental importance is the assessment of the context in which the lamp will be inserted, this will give you the opportunity to understand how to relate it to other objects in the room, avoiding inserting an element that is not in perfect harmony with the environment. After determining the type, it is important to consider the choice of material. You can choose between super strong materials like metal table lamps, or opt for wooden table lamps, often combined with fabric lampshades to evoke the lampshade that has always been considered the most classic lamp. Other varieties include glass table lamps, which, thanks to their transparency, are able to visually illuminate the space in which they are located and make the light spread more. Plastic table lamps, on the other hand, are usually more minimalistic, easy to clean, light and easy to move from one corner of a room to another.

LED and halogen lamps: table lamps and lighting effects

There are There are many combinations to choose from, but the basic element that should not be underestimated is the light that the lamp emits in the target environment. Therefore, it is important to choose the right light beam, judged according to the lighting required by the environment: direct light lamps instead of indirect light or direct and indirect light. Therefore, it should be remembered that direct lighting is ideal for learning and reading, activities in which the eye needs a lot of light, while indirect light allows for uniform lighting of the environment, avoiding, for example, glare problems. Of course, it is also possible to provide both types of lighting, so you have the perfect light for any occasion. Another important aspect to consider is the type of light source which mainly leads us to choose between LED or halogen table lamps. Currently, there is a tendency to prefer the LED version, the main reasons for which are high energy savings, with the consequent lower environmental impact and a long lifetime of the bulb. On the contrary, halogen lamps are cheaper but have a shorter life cycle and always require the use of a transformer. In addition, to find the right light intensity, it is worth choosing table lamps with dimmers, which, using a light controller, allow you to calibrate the luminous flux depending on the different activities performed. In this way, you will be able to create the right atmosphere and save energy.

Design of table lamps: contemporary icons

Design table lamps express their style and technique to best illuminate the space, create an appropriate atmosphere in which to welcome friends and guests. A table lamp has always been an accessory that could add a touch of elegance, charm or a personal taste to the surroundings. The classic table lamps are now complemented by products that follow and dictate new lighting trends. Modern table lamps are in fact increasingly versatile and multifunctional, portable and convertible, adapted to the new rhythms of modern life. These are items that can effectively combine aesthetics and functionality, an excellent example in this sense are adjustable table lamps; this special feature made them a real furniture accessory, a special element of study and research from which the most important modern icons of the sector were born.

The history of table lamps

The history of table lamps is a journey that started at the beginning of the 20th century and continues to this day in search of new combinations of style and works of art. Over the years they have been the leading brands that have achieved great results, experimenting with increasingly advanced techniques with the most diverse material combinations. Among the most important brands of lamps we can find, among others Artemide table lamps, which over the years have revolutionized the way of designing light, and Flos table lamps are protagonists of many products launched on the market that have become world icons.