LED table lamps

Gone are the days when, in every home at the writing desk, workaholics and students pored under an incandescent lamp. Thanks to the development of artificial lighting technologies, the modern market offers super-efficient LED table lamps of the highest quality. Their design is so diverse, and the price range is wide, that everyone is able to easily choose for himself the model that suits his taste, taking into account his material possibilities.

The first in the history of table lamps appeared in ancient Greece and represented with a bowl with oil, in the center of which was placed a textile wick. In the 19th century, oil lamps were modernized: the bowl acquired legs and a shade that protects against soot.And using a special wheel to adjust the brightness level. To date, the table lamps have been so refined that in appearance they are hardly similar to their oil ancestors, the lighting is provided by completely different technologies.

LED table lamp has several advantages:

• Power saving. When generating light, this device consumes 7 times less energy compared to a conventional incandescent lamp;
• Environmental friendliness. The absence of mercury ions and other toxic substances simplifies the utilization of the bulb;
• Security. During operation, the bulb does not heat up to the temperature that can cause a burn;
• Quality of lighting and lamp housing. Bright and contrast radiation allows you to keep the shades of objects as they would be in natural daylight.

The color of the radiation that the diode lamp generates depends on the operating temperature range.So, for example, in the range up to 3000 K, the desk lamp will produce light with a yellowish tinge, in the range up to 4200 K - white, close to natural light, a blue hue gives a powerful lamp with a working range of over 6000 K. Thanks to the built-in brightness control system, modern lighting devices can be used under different living conditions.

Of great importance is their safety during operation. This expands the possibilities of using these lighting devices, it is safe to use them both in the children's room and in the hospital wards.

Depending on the purpose, table lamps with diodes can have both directional light, suitable for work, and diffused, which can be optimally used for the bedroom. Lamps, designed primarily for work, are made of transparent glass flasks, and night lamps, mainly from frosted glass, or supplied with an additional lampshade.The latter perform not only the lighting function, but also serve as a decorative element for the house - they illuminate the recreation areas, niches, decorate the space of the living room and bedroom.

As for the style performance, these table lamps are close in design to high-current and modern. The practicality and minimalism of the design are welcomed: convenient adjustment of the light, the ability to turn the ceiling light, and often remote control. However, lovers of the classics have options, the lampshades of which are made of natural materials, and the body of glass, ceramics, decorated acrylic.

The modern market of lighting technology offers a wide range of designs of lamps. Depending on personal preferences and the place of use, table lamps by type of power supply are divided into models that take energy from a common network, and variants on batteries like a flashlight (battery recharging is also encountered).

The reading lamp has its own additional options. Models with dimmer and with adjustable height solve the problem of the degree of illumination, and the flexible design of the head of the lamp allows you to direct the flow of light in the right direction.Lamps with brightness control is also used for hospital bedside tables. On modern models for offices there are such useful elements as a built-in touch panel with a clock or a thermometer.

Foldable, wireless, battery-powered model with a table mount is suitable for people who often travel and business trips. Such lamps are most often made of lightweight materials, and due to their bend points a compact size is achieved.

In beauty salons, dental clinics and other medical institutions one of the most popular lighting devices is the magnifier with light. Built-in magnifying glass, LED bulbs allow you to create the right lighting to quickly and efficiently perform complex procedures on the face and body of the patient.

• LED table lamps perform not only the function of local lighting, just a lamp of a certain design emphasizes the desired concept of the room. Their choice is so diverse that it is impossible to describe all the options. This article provides an overview of several of the most popular models now.
• Deserves special attention LED floor lamp. She, like the desktop, is an additional source of illumination of the working space, but unlike her, does not take place on the table.

• For local shadowless lighting choose fixtures with a lens. Built-in magnifying glasses allow you to repair watches, jewelry and other fine work.
• Popular model of the night lamp "Masha and the Bear" - a favorite choice for children's rooms. It is equipped with a lampshade with the image of cartoon characters. When it comes time to sleep, the inscription "Good night" appears on the ceiling.

By production of the case of a desk lamp with a LED use the same materials, as for a usual lamp. And the choice depends on the personal preferences of the consumer.

• The most common material used to make LED table lamps - iron. Products from it are available to a wide range of consumers because of the combination of low prices and a variety of design solutions.The surface of the iron lamps is covered with various compositions, thereby achieving the desired aesthetic effect.
• Table lamps from brass (alloy of copper) - expensive. They differ in durability of the case and wear resistance. However, it must be borne in mind that over time, brass may be covered with a specific patina (comparable to bronze). To prevent this situation, the lamp housing is covered with a special compound that protects it from temporary oxidation.

• Very popular products from glass. When choosing lamps with a glass base or a lamp shade, you should pay attention to the products of Italian manufacturers, which use Murano glass, porcelain, crystal and even clay as materials. In general, such lamps look expensive and unusual. A distinctive feature of these products is their environmental friendliness.
• Less common wooden table lamp models. As a rule, they are produced by small private workshops.On the market there are mainly models made of other materials with wood elements. These table lamps are chosen by adherents of modern style.

• Table lamp options are exclusive, where the base material is used a natural stone. These are very expensive products, therefore they replace natural stone with artificial marble, synthetic onyx and malachite.
• Desktop LED lamps are no less popular in the market. from plastic. The variety of designs is achieved with the help of various material coatings.

Of course, the main function of any desk lamp is to illuminate a specific area in a room. However, do not forget that the lamp is part of the interior and should be in harmony with the general concept of the room, fill the room with coziness and comfort.

Table lamps of dark colors (brown, black, dark green, burgundy) are used more often in bedrooms with classic-style interiors or in home offices with solid wooden furniture. Such products are often decorated with stones, decorated with glass and gilding.

Tiffany decorative table lamps have taken pride of place in Art Nouveau interiors. These exquisite lamps with a shade of small multi-colored glasses appeared at the end of the XIX century and have not lost their popularity to this day due to the originality of their performance. In the manufacture of this lamp used elements of stained glass technology. Colorful lampshades of this model will be pleasing to the eye both in the private office and in the living room.

The white lamp is ideal for the dressing table located in the toilet, combining favorably with the elements of faience.

For children's rooms are suitable bright lights. Cheerful colors not only develop the child's imagination, but also help refresh the interior. The market offers a wide variety of children's table lamps in all colors of the rainbow. Cheap plastic lamps of spectacular neon colors, models with the image of cartoon characters and fairy tales are in demand. For middle school students acquire more stringent options, restrained colors (blue, red, black).

Desktop LED lamps that serve to illuminate the working space in the office should not be bright and annoying. Choose models that are combined in color and material with office furniture and appliances. Therefore, usually in stores lighting equipment for offices dominated by the color options metallic and various shades of gray.

Due to the fact that the demand for LED technology in Russia began much later than in other countries, the leading manufacturers of these devices have just started to occupy their niches in the domestic market. Due to the fact that the list of Russian manufacturers is still small, foreign companies have carefully targeted our market and are carrying out various jobs to make their equipment more accessible to Russian consumers, for example, through the russification of foreign catalogs.

• Famous world company Philips has a wide product portfolio of LED lamps. Their products are available everywhere.Based on their financial capabilities, it is realistic to purchase a product with LED installation in the price range from 1,000 to 6,000 rubles.

• Another German manufacturer - MW-light, not less known, than Philips, offers desktop LED lamps at the price from 700 to 4000 rubles.
• Company Foton lightingHeadquartered in London offers more budget options worth about 1,500 rubles.

If we consider the products of Russian manufacturers, in many cases our products are not inferior in quality to foreign LED lamps. However, for the price it is more affordable.

• Table lamps company Eurosvet cost from 700 rubles, and you can buy them in almost every store of lighting equipment.

• A worthy place in the domestic LED market is the company Elvan. The presence of a full production cycle in the country, as well as numerous awards in the nominations "Technology of the Future and" Technology of Environmental Protection "brought this manufacturer among the leaders not only in our country, but also made it possible to compete with foreign manufacturers in the global arena of light technology .

However, the cost of Elvan products is higher compared to competitors. Prices for designer table lamps with diodes reach 40,000 rubles. The cost of ordinary lamps is 2 500 rubles. But, the quality of the products is always on top.

If it became necessary to buy a table lamp with LEDs, when choosing, it is necessary to pay attention not only to the information indicated on the packaging and recommendations of the store consultant, but also to real consumer feedback using this device for some time. The most accurate will be reviews made after a certain period of operation (from six months).

Independent tests represent an objective opinion about the technology with LEDs. Thus, the study of the technical characteristics of the lamps produced by Philips showed that none of the stated indicators were overestimated, and the power consumption was an order of magnitude lower than that of Chinese counterparts.

According to users, products of the German company MW-light often do not reach the warranty period of service, presumably this is due to the partial use of Chinese elements.

Very good national reputation earned British manufacturers Foton Lighting. Their lamps, from compact to large, have great brightness, regardless of size, while they need little power consumption. Their peculiarity is that when turned on, the maximum brightness is not achieved immediately, but only after a certain period. The service life of products is estimated as very long.

Reviews of domestic products are very good. Pleases the affordability of price fixtures Eurosvet. However, the quality does not satisfy - in some cases, the lighting device burns out after a week, which indicates a large number of manufacturing defects.

The Russian company Evlan has received more recognition among consumers of LED lamps. The service life of the product corresponds to that stated in the passport, energy savings are palpable, but not everyone likes the cost.

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