Table lamp

What is a table lamp and what is it used for?
 

A table lamp belongs to the category of lamps designed for long-lasting local lighting.
 

A table lamp is used to illuminate offices, living rooms, bedrooms and other rooms. They are generally used for long or short-term lighting, for reading, working, etc.
 

Types of table lamps: the right choice for every interior
 

Table lamps are distinguished by their different functions. There are several types of table lamp:
 

• desktop, for workstations in offices and home offices ;
   
• decorative, to decorate the room; there are several types;
   

Cradle lamps are installed in children's bedrooms and often serve as nightlights.
 

Table lamps are sometimes accompanied by a clock.
 

Desk lamps
 

A lighting model with the following characteristics is ideal for an office:
 

• 60 W: incandescent bulb ;
   
• between 15 and 17 W: fluorescent ;
   
• no more than 10 W: LED.
   

LED table lamps are the most practical and economical.
 

Decorative table lamps
 

A decorative table lamp serves not only as a lighting device, but also as room decoration. It often fulfills the same function as the main light. It is distinguished from the latter by the sophistication of its execution, for example with a lampshade or other decoration. It is usually purchased with a similarly styled chandelier. It can become the focal point of the room, or divide the room into several light zones to draw attention to a particular area or detail.
 

Minimalist lamps for the bedroom
 

Soft, warm light is often installed in the bedroom. It helps the user prepare for a restful sleep, which is why the color temperature should not exceed 3,300 K. Specialists also recommend blue, although it's not for everyone. Green, yellow and orange improve sleep quality. Shades of gray, coral and beige are also very positive. This lamp can also be used as a table lamp.
 

Materials used for table lamps
 

A table lamp is made from a variety of natural and artificial materials, depending on the room in which it will be placed.
 

Glass, wood and metal lamps
 

A table lamp for the living room can be made of glass, noble wood or metal. Advantages of glass :
 

• soft, diffused luminous flux ;
   
• reduced glare;
   
• no eyestrain.
   

Disadvantages: fragile, expensive.
 

Wood:
 

• environmentally friendly ;
   
• better durability;
   
• warmer aesthetic.
   

Disadvantages: instability to humidity, periodic varnishing.
 

Metal :
 

• better durability ;
   
• possibility of varying light intensity;
   
• higher light intensity.
   

Disadvantages: high weight, tarnishing.
 

Lamps in natural materials (ceramics, marble)
 

Advantages of ceramic :
 

• more attractive ;
   
• more durable;
   
• suitable for high-wattage bulbs.
   

Disadvantages: heavy, fragile, expensive. A large marble table lamp has equivalent characteristics.
 

How to choose a good table lamp
 

A table lamp is an important item for reading, working with documentation and carrying out operations requiring additional local lighting. Such a fixture must provide a high enough quality of illumination for an area of the office, be practical, electrically safe and fireproof.
 

French electrical wholesaler Banquedelampes.fr offers a wide range of table lighting products. A modern table lamp from Spanish manufacturer CristalRecord will fit perfectly into any room or office and add a personal touch:
 

• Luxo black desk lamp;
   
• Luxo white desk lamp ;
   
• Duck black LED desk lamp ;
   
• Duck brown LED desk lamp;
   
• Lul LED desk lamp with wireless charger.
   

A designer table lamp for the living room can also be an aesthetic addition.
 

Important criteria: design, functionality, lighting
 

The following features should be taken into account:
 

• Lighting level of at least 800 lumens, equivalent to
   
• a 60 W incandescent bulb
   
• a 16 W luminescent bulb
   
• A 9 W LED;
   

CRI color rendering index: no less than 97 units.
 

A table lamp must enable the height and inclination of the shade to be adjusted. There are several types of adjustable models:
 

• a flexible foot allows the shade to be positioned at any angle or rotation;
   
• articulated joints rigidly fix the lamp's position;
   
• the flat base must support the weight of the luminaire;
   
• a clamp attaches to the table like a clothespin.
   

The best type of accent lamp is one with the switch at the base of the fixture. A circuit breaker located on the power cord is less convenient to use.
 

How to choose a lamp for different rooms
 

The luminous flux power and color temperature of a modern table lamp may vary from that of a similar product installed, for example, in a bedroom. Recommended color temperatures for luminous flux, depending on use, are as follows:
 

• bedroom: 2300-2700 K, warm light ;
   
• living room: 3000-4500, neutral ;
   
• large workshop: 5000 K, cool light.
   

The bedside lamp in the living room can be fitted with a dimmer.