Incandescent Table Lamps

Choosing the right lighting makes a difference in any room. An incandescent table lamp helps provide light to a room while also adding decoration. Vintage styles add flair to a neutral or retro-themed room, while mosaic styles or metallic bases draw in the eye while adding color and glitz to the area. At Staples, find the right table lamps for any space, whether it's at home or work.

Benefits of Incandescent Lamps In Homes and Businesses
Incandescent lamps use various bulb styles, brightening up rooms with the flick of a switch. If no incandescent bulbs are available, new LED and CFL lights also fit in many of these styles. The interchangeability of bulbs makes lamps beneficial for rooms with dimming light and high or low wattage requirements.

Features of Incandescent Table Lamps
Incandescent table lamps come in many shapes and sizes including those with a long, bendable arm, solid base, or pendant design. Lamps with arms bend to angle themselves where you need more light, while those with solid bases have designs that look attractive in living rooms, bedrooms or offices. Pendant-style table lamps have a short arm that hangs out over a desk or table, allowing users to angle the light where they most need it.

Incandescent table lamps are available in various finishes including oil-rubbed bronze, glass inserts and mosaic bodies. Chrome bases are ideal for modern homes and offices, and natural finishes match neutral rooms and calming spaces. Satin steel models look clean and crisp, while a black metal base has a simple, sturdy and modern design. Ceramic bases have a more fragile body than metal, but they come in several unique shapes and designs.

Why Choose Incandescent Bulbs Over Halogen, LED, CFL or Fluorescent Lights?
Incandescent bulbs made in 40, 60, 75, and 100-watt styles have been phased out by the U.S. government and are no longer produced. However, certain specialty styles remain available. These bulbs don't contain mercury and work well with dimmer switches. Each bulb lasts approximately one year from the first use. Since incandescent bulbs may not be available, each incandescent-ready lamp also accepts CFL, LED, halogen or fluorescent bulbs. CFL bulbs produce ultraviolet light and heat, which transfers into visible light when it comes into contact with the phosphor coating on the bulb's interior. Comparatively, LED lights stay cool to the touch as the heat absorbs back into a heat sink built into the bulb. Halogen bulbs last up to a year and heat a filament up until it glows. Fluorescent bulbs contain mercury and come in u-shaped, circular or linear shapes.

What Sizes do Incandescent Lamps Come In?
Incandescent lamps come in a variety of sizes including desk and table lamps that stand 7.5 by 5.75 by 6.5 inches and taller lamps standing up to 25 inches. Table lamps with arms stand 31 inches or higher when outstretched but fold lower to stay out of the way. Larger table lamps with pendant shades may stand 25 to 29 inches or taller to give the shade room to hang.