Timeless Beauty - Antique Bridge Lamps

!±8± Timeless Beauty - Antique Bridge Lamps

Back in the day, different types of lamps were a practical household necessity. In 1910 and through to the 1940s, a very popular lamp that was very popular was the antique "bridge" lamp. This lamp is a floor lamp that is unique with its arm that sticks out from the top of the body and base. This arm is referred to as the "bridge" of the lamp. The shade is then attached at the end of the bridge over the light bulb.

The bridge lamp was made specifically for the purpose of being able to direct light EXACTLY where it is supposed to go and not necessarily to light an entire room. Back when these lamps were created, the homes of many of the people were built to have very high ceilings which caused a great light in the room from the ceiling light, but the light was distributed throughout the whole room which created shadows below it. If you were to sit in a chair to read or sit at a desk in order to do some work, the shadow of the person or anything else near the subject, would make the light very dim and not at all bright enough to help with what task was being performed.

The light of the bridge lamp could be put by a chair or a desk and positioned so that the light would aim directly on the actual work or book that was being used. It was a very popular lamp for this purpose but also the antique bridge lamp became a favorite lamp to decorate the shade. With the shade hanging down, you were able to have a lot more freedom when it came to decorating.

The lamp shades of these lamps took a life of their own and there are so many different designs that have made their mark on this lamp. The most popular design is the tassels and beaded material that the show girls used to wear in the 1940s. They found that these tassels and the beaded fabric made the lamp stand out among anything else in a room. The way the tassels dangled below the shade with the light shining through them created a rather happy feeling to the people who were near them. The people could not help but touch the lamp and play with the hanging tassels on it!

This type of lamp design also allowed its owner to adjust the height of the stand and adjust the brightness of the light by having a three or four turn knob instead of the regular on and off switch. The antique bridge lamp is still a very popular lamp in today's world as well.

Timeless Beauty - Antique Bridge Lamps

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!±8± Lite Source LSM-198WHT Magnar Diopter Magnifier Desk Lamp

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Choosing the Right Light Bulbs For Your Reading Lamp

!±8± Choosing the Right Light Bulbs For Your Reading Lamp

If the lamp you love, doesn't give off enough light, it's not worth buying. What bulbs should you use in your reading lamp? What wattage should you go with? Always check the power rating on a lamp before you purchase it. You'll want to buy a lamp that puts out enough light for the job at hand. If you need a lamp to brighten a very dark corner, don't buy one that can't take anything bigger than a 40 watt bulb.

You can use a lower watt bulb than what the lamp calls for, but never use, for example, a 150 watt bulb in a lamp that calls for a 60 watt bulb. This will make the lamp overheat, causing it to possibly short circuit, or it could even start a fire. Is your lamp intended to be used only with incandescent bulbs, or can you use halogen bulbs? Be smart and read the manufacturers information that comes with the lamp.

Halogen bulbs are a good choice, especially if you have a little difficulty with your vision. It will put out a bright, white light that's good for reading in even the darkest of rooms. Florescent bulbs are available in different shades so you'll want to find one that's white enough to read by. Be aware though that some people suffer from headaches when they spend their days under florescent lighting. If this is the case at your office, you might want to go with a softer lighting in your home reading space.

In general, in a room with no overhead lighting, you should have a good light source about every ten feet for sufficient reading light. Invest in one or two lamps that have the capacity to accept a 100 to 150 watt bulb, or consider using a 3-way bulb so you'll be adjust to the right light setting for any time of day or night.

Every desk in your home should have a small reading lamp place on it. A good desk lamp will have a cover that keeps the light focused on the paper. This will go a long way toward reducing eye strain, an important factor to consider when daily homework or take home work from the office is a nightly necessity.

Energy Efficient bulbs are good for the environment and good for your wallet. They can save you money and last a long time, cutting down on extra waste in landfills. Energy saving lamps use up to 80% less energy than traditional bulbs. There are many brands on the market to choose from; a good energy-efficient bulb can operate for up to 10,000 or longer.

Choosing the Right Light Bulbs For Your Reading Lamp

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