Desk Lamps

Dozens of ways to light up your workspace

No matter what type of desk you have, there’s a lamp to light it.

Snake desk lamps derive their name from their ability to remain posed in an S-shape or curved position, like a snake. These lamps come in all sizes, ranging from small snake lamps that can be clipped to your book for reading at night to large floor-model versions that have one or more arms with small bulbs at the end. Medium-sized snake lamps are optimal for use with desks because they can be clipped to the side of the desk and provide focused light on specific areas of the desktop. The common denominator in all snake lamps is the ability to adjust the lighting by manipulating the shape of the curve in the snake-like stem of the lamp.

Antique desk lamps have probably been around almost as long as the light bulb itself. With materials ranging from stained glass to lace-lined fabric, there is a lot of variety to be found in antique desk lamps. Some antique desk lamps are actually new constructions fashioned to look just like original antique desk lamps, so be careful if you want an actual antique and not just a lookalike.

Office desk lamps have just as many, if not more, varieties than office desks do. Some offices rely exclusively on desk lamps to light the workspace, which makes your choice of lamp even more important. Style is a factor, but the most important thing is that the lamp provides enough light for the kind of work you do.

Halogen desk lamps rely on a halogen light source for illumination,so unlike traditional light bulb lighting, halogen lighting offers a softer, more translucent source of light that is not as harsh on the eyes. This makes a halogen desk lamp a good option for those who work long hours, but if you require bright lighting for detail work, you may want to have a traditional light on hand. Although halogen desk lamps have been around for quite awhile, they are still some of the newest technology for desk lamps.