What are the Different Types of Desk Lamps?
Desk lamps are lamps which can be placed on a small surface such as a desk. One of the classic desk lamps has either a circular or rectangular base with a straight pillar coming from the center with a light bulb on top. These desk lamps usually have a small, tiltable shade to help direct the light and either a rotational switch or pull chain to turn it on and off. In the early 1990s, a new take on this fairly standard group of desk lamps appeared. These desk lamps, rather than making use of a pull chain or switch, were made entirely of metal and controlled by simply tapping them at any point. These desk lamps remain popular, particularly with college students, because of both their “coolness” factor and their ease of use. Even in the dark, it is easy to simply reach over and tap the lamp anywhere on its body to get light, rather than fumbling around trying to find a switch or chain. Many desk lamps also feature a flexible arm which the light itself is attached to. This allows the base
