Choosing Adjustable Desk Lamps

An adjustable desk lamp offers you the flexibility to illuminate the sections of your desk that you need, reducing eyestrain and keeping you focused. Whether you're decorating your entire office or just adding a new lamp, it can be a challenge to find the right lamp for you.

Types of Adjustable Desk Lamps

There are three types of adjustable lamps:

• Hinged - Can adjust and down due to one or more hinges on the arm of the lamp.
• Gooseneck - Can adjust in almost any direction because of the segmented nature of the arm.
• Swing Arm - Adjusts not only up and down, but can move 360 degrees around its base.

Hinged desk lamps are the most common and are great for general use. Gooseneck and swing arm lamps come in handy for students and people with design jobs where projects can spread out over the desk.

Styles of Adjustable Desk Lamps

In the past adjustable lamps were mainly modern looking and made out of metal, but contemporary desk lamps come in lots of different styles:

• Traditional - These lamps can be made of wood, metal, and/or glass, but they have one thing in common: they reflect a very refined, contemporary style. This style usually blends well with any office.
  
  
• Modern - Sleek and stylish, modern desk lamps have clean lines and geometric shapes. Typically made out of metal and glass, this style had long been the standard for cutting edge adjustable lamps.
  
  
• Themed - Like sports? Nature? Your iPod? Believe it or not, you can find a desk lamp that incorporates your favorite team, hobby, or plays your music. Themed desk lamps make great personalized gifts.
  
  
• Tiffany - Made of colored glass fused with copper wire, Tiffany lamps are traditionally only standard lamps, with solid brass bases highlighting their beautiful shades. Recent years have brought about the advent of stylish adjustable Tiffany lamps that allow you to bring their warm light and attractive shades into your office.
  
  
• Children's - Adjustable lamps that are fun to do homework by include bright colors and fun shapes.
  
  

Once you decide on the type and style of lamp you want, you can start looking for the adjustable desk lamp that best fits your needs and tastes. With such a broad range of choices, you should have no trouble finding the perfect lamp for you.