Table lamps for your desktop: how to choose the right model?
High-quality and full-fledged lighting of the working surface is the key to a successful work result. This applies not only to the workplace of a student or brain worker, but also to a seamstress, architect, cook. What are the principles of choosing table lamps for a desktop? How to optimally install the lighting device so that it does not strain your eyes and, at the same time, fully illuminates the surface? We will talk about this in this review.
A table lamp should be comfortable and functional
The content of the article
Varieties of a table lamp for a desktop
Table lamps vary in shape and design.
Designers offer many original models for every taste
When choosing a lamp, you need, first of all, to decide which style is most suitable for the existing interior:
- Decorative lamps. If the task of the device is to decorate the interior, then its technical capabilities are not so essential. Decorative designer lighting will be the highlight of the decor. Photos of stylish table lamps:
An example of design solutions
- Office lamps. Designed for practical and complete illumination of the work surface. They can have different types of adjustment: by height, direction of light, brightness.
Lighting should not interfere with work at the table and comfortable reading
Desktop desk lights can vary by type of installation:
- Footed devices with a regular round flat sole;
- light sources that are attached to the walls or sides of the table using special fasteners or self-tapping screws;
- luminaires on a "clothespin" that allow you to move the device to a convenient place.
Helpful information! Many manufacturers offer different mounting methods in the luminaire kit, which is very convenient.
Desktop lamps have different legs:
- rigid stationary, not allowing the lamp to bend;
- rigid with a movable ceiling mount;
- movable legs, consisting of a flexible base or several movable elements.
Light on a long movable leg allows you to adjust the lighting
Advice! The best option for a desk is a light source on a flexible movable leg with a clamp or clothespin.
Ophthalmologists recommend using devices no more powerful than 60 watts for tabletop illumination. Such light, even reflected from the white surface of the book, will not strain the eyes.
A lamp with a matte shade - a convenient solution for a workplace in the house
Advice! The ideal option is devices with a variable light intensity mode.
Luminaires with a neutral shade, ideally green, are perfect for working lighting. Plastic lampshades are not recommended for use, they can emit toxic substances from the heat of the light source.
Glass lampshade does not heat up or melt like plastic
LED desk lamps and other practical solutions
A properly sized lamp must simultaneously blend with the style of the workspace and be practical and comfortable to use. Practicality is especially important for a student or university student. Optimal lighting will help your child to focus on their studies without getting tired or distracted by extraneous matters. Lessons are usually done in the afternoon or evening, when natural light is no longer available.
The choice of a table lamp for a student's desk is especially important.
Prism shaped illuminators are the perfect solution for a schoolchildren's or student's desk. Scattered rays will not negatively affect vision.
In terms of efficiency and quality among various types of light sources, they confidently take the first place LED lamp... It is the LED desk lamps that are recommended by ophthalmologists. These devices are distinguished by their durability and minimum ripple.
LED table lamp
On average, LED lamps are designed for 50,000 operating hours, and, for example, energy-saving fluorescent lamps - only 8,000. The power consumption of an LED lamp is ten times less than that of a traditional incandescent lamp. Besides, LEDs practically do not emit heat, so the lamp shade does not heat up.
An unusual version of tabletop lighting with an LED device
Helpful information! The light output of LED light sources is in line with other lamps. So, an LED (light-emitting diode) lamp of 5 W corresponds to the luminous efficiency of an ILB (incandescent) lamp of 40 W and a CFL (fluorescent) lamp of 13 W.
Original solutions - USB lamps
Unusual and bright USB lights will help you distract yourself from monotonous work for a few minutes. They can glow with all colors of the rainbow and can be used as bedside lamps.
Such anti-stress bulbs will help in work and rest.
Table lamps for a computer desk can also be powered by a USB connector. Such devices are very convenient if you have to work at night in the room where the child sleeps. A small LED light will only illuminate the keyboard and will not interfere with the sleeping person at all. Such devices can be installed not only on a stationary computer, but also on a laptop or netbook, tablet.
Lighting laptop with LEDs on a flexible leg
Desktop table lamps: manufacturers and prices
There is a huge variety of lamps from different manufacturers on the domestic market. They offer luminaires that use different light sources, including LED. Among the most popular manufacturers are Massive, Delux, Philips, Magnum.
When purchasing a lamp, you should pay attention to it:
- style;
- construction;
- workmanship;
- manufacturer's reputation.
Table 1. The most popular models in the price range from 1000 to 2000 rubles
| Picture | Model | Lighting type schenia | If- honor lamps, pcs | Power- ness, tue | Average price, rub |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ERA NE-302 | Luminescent | 1 | 15 | 1119 |
 | NAVIGATOR 94 631 NDF-D001- 3W-4K-BL-LED | LED | 1 | 3 | 1119 |
 | GLOBO MANJOLA 56206-1K | LED | 1 | 3 | 1189 |
 | Camelion KD-015 | LED | 1 | 11 | 1228 |
 | Supra SL-TL504 | LED | 12 | 5 | 1234 |
 | Lucia L350 "Orion" | LED | 1 | 5 | 1265 |
 | EGLO NAIRA 92277 | LED | 1 | 38 | 1290 |
 | Arte lamp A1330LT-1BK Junior | Incandescent, LED | 1 | 40 | 1460 |
 | Uniel TLD-510 Black / LED / 550Lm / 4500K / Dimmer | LED | 1 | 6 | 1555 |
 | TransVit "Sirius-S16" | LED | 1 | 4,8 | 1575 |
Adjusting the lighting of the table lamp will help create different lighting scenarios at the table
A few tips
- If the person sitting at the table is left-handed, the lamp should be placed on the right side and vice versa, for right-handed people - on the left. This will prevent the hand shadow from falling on the sheet while writing.
For special occasions, several lamps can be used at once
- The distance from the light source to the eyes should be at least half a meter.
- The height of the light source above the table surface varies between about 30-50 centimeters.
- For work purposes, you should not purchase a device with a motley colored shade.
- It is not recommended to use fluorescent lamps for table lamps.
conclusions
Table lamps for a desktop must meet several basic requirements, be:
- stable on the work surface;
- comfortable for the eyes;
- economical.
The original design version of the desktop lighting fixture for the desktop
For lighting, it is better to select LED lamps. Particular attention should be paid to the selection of a lamp for the student's desk. Comfortable working conditions will depend on how correctly the lighting is selected.
Video: how to choose a table lamp
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