Contemporary vs. Traditional Desk Lamps


Medicini 2 Light Desk Lamp Distinctively modern

If you have a flair for the here and now, and a need to be stylish and unique, then contemporary lamps are perfect for you. Contemporary desk lamps have a place in any room where reading and writing might be done.

Some contemporary desk lamps resemble unique sculptures: curved lines, teardrop formations, luxurious bronze finishes, and distinct shapes make a bold statement. Curvy, cutting-edge designs with incandescent or halogen lights and dimmer switches make unique contemporary accents for home or office. Shades in marbled glass, mica amber, alabaster glass, and even metal make these lamps distinctively modern.

Other contemporary desk lamps boast sleek cylinders and duo bases for a sophisticated look. Updated versions of the traditional bankers lamp have smooth polished bases, halogen bulbs, and a dimmer option. The hurricane desk lamp now sports a coiled metal frame and saucer-like shade. The beloved piano lamp has made its way through history, and has taken on a contemporary look with brushed metals and sculpted notes.

Time-honored

Old-world charm lends personality to traditional home decor. Sleek and simple, or bold and ornate, traditional desk lamps are subtle yet eye-catching. The classic look of candelabras, the antique look of brass, or the aged appeal of bronze defines you as well-established and unfaltering in your sense of style. Fabric shades in neutral colors blend with any traditional furnishings. Dual-pillared and twin-arm designs fashion a lamp so versatile that it is at home on a desk, end table, nightstand, or dining room buffet.

A review of traditional lamp styles would be incomplete without the Tiffany lamp. Style and workmanship characterized by Old World artists is replicated from timeless, one-of-a-kind works of art. The copper-foil construction process dates back more than 100 years. Tiffany lamps are elegant in any room of the house; todays investment will be cherished by future generations.