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Floor lamps and standing lamps are often used interchangeably. Standing lamps are those that are free standing in the floor and reach up to a height that is way more than the average table lamp. There are dozens of styles of standing lamps and a different number of advantages and disadvantages of each as far as function and style. It is important to know you options when shopping for a beautiful, stylish and functional standing lamp for your home, whether it be for your bedroom, living room, or library.

One of the most unique styles of standing lamps is that of the swivel arm. Swivel arm standing lamps look like regular lamps as far as the shade, and a floor lamp as far as the base and shaft. The difference is that there is a joint at a 90 degree angle at almost the top of the lamp that allows you to move the shade and bulb of the lamp around in a circle to wherever you need it. These lamps are popular when they are placed between two seating areas because they can be moved based on who wants to read and who wants to watch TV. They come in different styles and hundreds of different shades to fit into any décor.

Another very popular standing lamp style is the one with several different adjustable arms and bulbs. These lamps have from two up to twelve separate arms, each with a bulb and small shade at the end, that are all adjustable. Not only do these lamps give off a great amount of light, but they add amazing depth and beauty to any décor. Often these lamps have chandelier style shades on the end, and also come in different colors, to add different shades and lights and make the room look more beautiful, as well as be functional.

All of these types of standing lamps – and more – are available on the market today. It is important to keep the function and the style of any standing lamp in mind when shopping for it, because a good standing lamp is never cheap, and you’ll want to find one that will last and you can keep for a while.

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Desk lamps are very different from several other types of lamps, including bedside and table lamps. This is because unlike bedside lamps where you may need the light for a few minutes before bed to read, desk lamps are often needed for several different activities for sometimes hours on end, and they often get much more use than the average bedside or table lamp. There are several types of desk lamps to choose from, and knowing what you want and what’s available is a huge part of choosing among these different types.

Banker’s

Banker’s desk lamps are those short lamps with a horizontal green shade and a small pull chain to turn it off and on. There are some distinct advantages to choosing a banker’s desk lamp. The light from a banker’s lamp is much more concentrated on one area of the desk, so for those who are working at a computer and taking notes, or working with a calculator with faded ink, this could be a good thing. However, banker’s lamps do not usually come over 18 inches tall, making the concentrated lamp light a hindrance for some people who have a lot spread out over their desk.

Goosenecks

Gooseneck lamps are among the most graceful types of desk lamps on the market today. Gooseneck lamps look like, well, a goose neck. The shade and shaft of the lamp are curved over into a sort of “n” shape with the light being shown directly underneath. Gooseneck desk lamps offer more style and sophistication to a work area and often give a wider range of light than other lamps like the banker’s.

Jointed

For those who never know where on their desk or how much of the desk they will need to be lighted, there is the jointed desk lamp. These lamps are often clip-on or even wall mounted, and have several joints along the shaft and the neck of the lamp head for adjusting. This allows you to change the height of the lamp, the angle, and the exposure to get as little or as much light as you need as you work.

Bedside lamps usually have the purpose of providing light at the time right before bed when last minute reading, working, journaling, etc. is going on. Light from a bedside lamp should be bright enough for these activities not to hurt your eyes yet still be subdued enough to know it’s almost bedtime. Choosing a bedside lamp should always keep three main things in mind – its intended use, shade, and height to maximize its use and keep it in your life for a while.

Use

Do you work a lot at bedtime, or do you like to unwind and de-clutter your mind with reading or journaling? Or do you just like to have a little light as you watch some TV or check your email right before bed? Think carefully about what the intended use is for your bedside lamp and this will help you a lot when choosing one. Knowing what you will be using the lamp for will help you when deciding the following aspects of the lamp and keep the lamp in your décor and on your bedside table for a long while.

Shade

Keep the lamp’s intended use in mind as you look for a bedside lamp. If you need more light for reading or writing, try choosing a shade with a light color or one with a very wide bottom so the light spreads further throughout the room. Another option is a floor lamp with a shade that directs light in one narrow direction, like right at your book. Shades can be very stylish and beautiful and still give you what you need. Try turning the lamp on in the store to see how the light looks through the shade before you purchase it.

Height

Taller bedside lamps will provide more light and less wear on your eyes straining to read, while shorter lamps provide just enough light for mood lighting or the subtle light you like while checking your email or watching TV. While shopping, look for a setup that is similar to your bedside setup and try it out to see if it will be enough height for a good light or too overpowering for its use.

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When it comes to the standard, everyday lamp that is seen in almost every household that needs one, it doesn’t have to be all art deco and modern contemporary. There are a few types of standard lamps that seem to survive no matter what the latest craze is in lamps. These types include floor, desk, and table lamps, and all have a specific price range as well as many options for each.

Floor

Floor lamps are the type of lamps that stand very tall, much higher than the average lamp. They can be shaped like a normal lamp up top, or can be in different shapes, like several arms with a different bulb on each. The shade options are varied greatly, as well as the price – it often depends on its height, material and style. The height of these standard lamps can sometimes be adjustable, and the different styles change with the seasons.

Desk

Another standard lamp style is the desk lamp. These lamps are very short, sometimes clip-on, and are meant to sit on a computer or office desk for extra light at night for studying and writing. Desk lamps also come in different styles, such as clip-on, banker’s, or regular lamps. Desk lamps come in all colors and sizes, and the prices range greatly with these as they do with floor lamps.

Table

These lamps are a lot shorter than floor lamps, and are usually meant to sit on a heightened surface of some sort, like a table or bookshelf. In some cases, these standard lamps can actually be built into the table itself to that it is one whole piece. The prices of these lamps vary so much that an average price is not even possible, depending on where you buy them and what type they are.

Not Solid Brass

Most of today’s brass lamps are not solid brass as they used to be. More likely, they are made from a thick aluminum material that is covered with a thin brass plating to make it look like it is solid brass. It is much cheaper to make brass lamps this way, and this is the way you will usually find them. However, if you tend to hang around antique stores looking for lamps, the brass ones you come across here may be solid brass, but it would take someone who knows their stuff to tell for sure.

Cost Matches the Content

With brass lamps today, there can be a different level of brass from lamp to lamp. What you need to know about brass lamps is that the price tag will often match up with the actual brass content of the lamp, depending on the seller. Some antique shops will try to pass off cheap lamps for solid brass, and in this case that rule doesn’t apply. In reverse, some unsuspecting seller at a rummage sale somewhere may sell a truly brass lamp at a bargain price, not knowing what it was worth.

Options

The options for brass lamps are almost limitless. There are so many different designs of brass lamps that your choice will never run dry. Other options include being able to choose from almost any lamp shade on the market to fit with your brass lamps. Shopping for your options is quite easy, and you never know when you will find an amazing antique brass lamp for a steal.

Emergency Light

Many people choose to buy and use oil lamps to double as emergency light in the case of a power outage or storm. Because these lamps run on oil and not electricity like standard lamps, they are ideal for use for emergency light. All that is needed is to keep matches or a lighter on hand as well as some lamp oil, and as soon as the lights go out you have some form of light that is not easy to blow out. There is a need for caution, of course, because if a lamp is knocked over it can cause a fire.

Beauty

Another main benefit and reason that people buy and use oil lamps is not only for emergency light, but for its beauty. You have the option of using different colors and different scents of lamp oil in your lamps, which makes them customizable to your décor and style plan. These lamps also usually have a very old-fashioned and elegant look to them that is appealing to many homeowners.

Price

Oil lamps are good in a tight spot and beautiful, as you now know. But what you may not know is that these aren’t their only redeeming qualities. Because they are considered so old-fashioned, manufacturers are concentrating on selling the new modern lamps rather than the older oil lamps, which means you are almost guaranteed to find them at a break-neck bargain price. This is of course unless you shop at antique stores, in which case old oil lamps may be sold at horribly high prices in hopes that someone will fall for it.

Make Sure It’s Victorian

The first thing to do if you spot a lamp that looks Victorian and you are just itching to buy it is to bring a friend along that would know the difference and make sure it is Victorian. Try looking for a date, or something on the base that says it is fashioned after the Victorian style. Without some type of validation, you could be buying a modern flowery lamp that means nothing era-wise, and later you will be disappointed that you didn’t get what you were hoping you got.

Shop Around

If you have been frequenting antique shops looking for a Victorian lamp, try shopping around some more before you invest. Try looking online – usually you can find a similar product for not nearly so much by looking online and paying just a little extra for shipping. Shopping around is important because it can help you find a beautiful Victorian lamp for less.

Haggle

Coming across a beautiful Victorian lamp at a rummage sale can be a rare find. If you suspect that the seller of this lamp doesn’t realize what a treasure he or she holds, try not to let them know it. Even if they do realize what they have, haggling can have a great effect. By haggling with the seller, chances are you can get the lamp for at least a few dollars cheaper, making you a happy customer. Often times the seller at a yard sale just wants to get rid of it, and haggling will be more than acceptable.