Every night you should read a good book because it will help you to have a good night sleep. After a whole day of working on the computer, cozying up with a book eases us into the comfortable and relaxed state for sleep. Having the right lighting for a reader can make a big difference too, so we put together this top ten of best reader’s lights…
1. This is a prototype of a lamp specially made for when you sit in your favorite armchair, reading a book, designed by Sara Gretteberg, from Oslo, Norway.
The copper pipe is movable, so you can adjust the lightsource. There is also a dimming function to adjust the brightness of the lightbulb.
2. Bureau De Bank Reading-lamp: a lamp and magazine rack in one, a great idea for all those book worms.
3. Cate & Nelson Fiat Lux
Like the Bureau DeBank lamp above, the Fiat Lux has a built-in slot for reading material. The Fiat Lux is roomier, accommodating books or magazines. When turned on, the words “Fiat Lux” (“let there be light”) become visible on the side of the lamp.
4. Northernlighting Seed: inspired by the shape of a plant emerging from a seed, the wall-mounted reading lamp uses energy saving LED bulbs and can be shaped into whatever need you might have while enjoying your read.
5. Belux Diogenes
The Diogenes floor lamp has been designed by King Miranda for Belux. Diogenes provides a combined reading and indirect light source. A halogen lamp provides general lighting. Integrated into the body of the lamp is an additional dazzle-free and freely movable directional light source for direct reading light. Both light sources can be dimmed independently.
6. Billy
Billy is a luxurious retro desk lamp ideal for side tables and of?ce desks. This industrial lamp is highly functional, since its extendable arm can be adjusted into the desired position. It has a young and charismatic look. Its structure is made in brass and its lampshade in aluminum.
7. Bellevue AJ2 Floor Lamp
Arne Jacobsen designed the Bellevue lamp early in his career, the year of the Great Depression of 1929, when everyone felt the need for a new environment and a new lifestyle.
8. Gruppo Telescopic
Designed by the Spanish lighting expert Santiago Sevillano Sebastia, this chic red desk lamp really strikes a pose. Its stylish body and polished chrome base make it an art piece as well as a practical lamp and the telescopic shade can also be used to adjust the light’s direction.
9. Flos Piani Table Lamp by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
At the higher end of the budget for desk lighting, the Flos Piani lamp is a contemporary conversation starter. It emits the perfect concentration of warm light to focus on the work you are doing. The light also reflects off the slick, acrylic body which comes in a range of colours including: white, red, green and black.
10. Jansjo
This minimalist and chic desk lamp from IKEA comes in a variety of colours and has a built-in LED light source that emits a warm, white light. This simply styled, graceful lamp won’t break the bank and will fit any room.
