This elegant Waterford lamp is detailed with lovely Waterford patterns. Perfect for desk, bedroom or accent, the cut crystal and array of shapes. By day, Waterford captures the glints of sunlight and enhances the delicate streams of an afternoon's twilight; in the evening, it illuminates with a luxuriant shimmer, its glowing elegance a joyful stage for the most inviting rooms. Scalloped edges around the bottom portion the shade.
Since the 18th century, Waterford Lighting has had the privilege of gracing some of the world's best known interiors, from Westminster Abbey and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to the business and residential addresses of countless Waterford devotees who would settle for no less. Charming the eye with its subtle gleams and gentle sparkles, the Waterford effect is ever-changing, a testament to its unique cutting patterns, each incised with deeply into the surface of the crystal by diamond tipped wheels, or in the case of flat cuts with carborundum and sandstone.
A good lighting scheme is arguably the most important aspect of decorating and the most powerful way to define a room’s ambiance. Choosing the right types of lighting requires knowing a little something about the different purposes lighting can serve, the types of lamps and shades available, what some technical terms mean, and how to tailor a lighting scheme to your specific room and needs.
Table lamps are perhaps the most common type of lamp used today. They generally range in height from 25” to 32”, and they often serve double roles as task lighting and accent lighting. Because of this, most people choose to use medium-watt, soft-light bulbs in their table lamps. When choosing a table lamp, the shade needs to be in proportion to the lamp's base, as well as with the surrounding furniture. The shade should be at eye level when you're seated, and the bulb should not be visible. Generally speaking, shorter lamps should be placed on taller tables, and taller lamps should be placed on shorter tables. This will help keep everything in room balanced and at eye level.
Types of lighting: Lighting falls into three categories: ambient, task and accent lighting. Well-lit rooms feature a combination of the three, allowing you to be comfortable without squinting or straining your eyes. The number and types of fixtures will vary with your room sizes, décor and personal preferences.
You have the perfect lamp and you've carefully chosen a shade for it, but what kind of light bulb should you choose? You may not think much about light bulbs, but the kind you choose has the greatest impact on the overall effect and effectiveness of your lamp. Many people make the mistake of buying a light bulb more powerful than they need for a particular lamp. This unfortunately can make a lamp so intense or distracting that it is rarely used. The simple solution to this problem is to use a smaller bulb. Most table and accent lamps require no more than a 60-watt bulb, even if they are rated for something much higher. While it's very important to never exceed the recommended bulb wattage for a lamp, there is nothing wrong with using a less-powerful bulb.
Aside from wattage, there are other factors to consider when choosing a light bulb. Light bulbs come in four basic types: incandescent, fluorescent, compact fluorescent and halogen.