Sometimes a beautiful table lamp with an original lampshade becomes a key part of the interior, its main decoration. What lights are and how to choose the right one for a particular case - let's talk in our article.
What is a table lamp?
Desktop is called a luminaire mounted on any horizontal surface. It can produce directional or diffuse light, depending on the lampshade.
If we talk about decorative table lamps, unlike workers, they are more static, that is, they do not regulate the leg and the head does not rotate.
They stand on a foot fixed on the base of one form or another, and on top of the leg a lampshade is installed or, if the lamp is for several lamps, several lampshades. If the lamp is really decorative, it can have not only a beautiful lampshade, but also a decorative foot with a base.
Materials and design of table lamps with a shade
The decorative lamp is beautiful in every detail. His leg can be bronze, chiseled, and the lampshade is decorated with embroidery. Metal and plastic materials are used as materials for manufacturing modern lamps, and for more classical models - wood, glass, paper, textiles.
Also, modern lamps differ in that they use more economical lamps. So, today desktop luminescent and led-fixtures are quite common. And for the convenience of turning on and off, as well as adjusting the intensity of the light flux, the table lights are sensory, that is, reacting to touching the base.
As for the appearance, table lamps for the bedroom , for example, can have a conical shape, when one part of the light stream drops down and gives good lighting for reading or other occupations, and the second - is directed upwards and, reflected from walls and ceiling, gives an additional lighting. There is also a third stream that passes through the material of the lampshade and becomes more diffused and soft from it.
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A children's table lamp often has a plafond of interesting shape, a bright design. Often, they are given shape or images of favorite cartoon characters. The material of manufacture is always safe, that is it is plastic or wood. And usually children are delighted with such a lamp.
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A table lamp can be an attribute not only of a bedroom or a nursery, but also a magnificent decoration of the living room and study. Lamp desk black and white, glass and plastic, carved and rigorous - depending on the interior design, they can have this or that design and fit into the desired style.
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Advantages and disadvantages of table lamps with a plafond
First of all, the luminaire is needed for lighting. Whether it's a work area, rest area and relaxation or playground, the table lamp will perfectly cope with the task of local lighting and the formation of the right atmosphere.
In addition, decorative lights play the role of decoration. With their original appearance they bring to the room a note of refinement, harmony and style.
A big plus and that such lamps are extraordinarily mobile. You can always just move them to the right place without dismantling and installing.
Among the drawbacks, it can be noted that from the table lamps in most cases the wire leaves, which is difficult to hide and disguise. And the fact that light luminaire, which is not fixed on the table, can be accidentally pushed and smashed.
In all other respects, the table lamp can become a very useful and convenient lighting element in any room and perform many functions.