Although table lamps can sometimes be used as desk lamps it is important to have the appropriate light level for the task at hand.

Desk lamps direct the light to the work surface, so whether you are updating personal finances, surfing the Internet, or working from home, a desk light can give you that additional light when and where you need it.

Place the desk lamps so as to minimize shadows on the work surface. From the classic dorm style to the banker style to the modern halogen minamilist design, these desk lamps can use incandescent, halogen, or fluorescent lamps.

For a sustainable solution try the SYLVANIA ENERGY STAR®-qualified Micro-Mini Twist CFL. The Micro-Mini Twist CFL is a bright idea to light your space, protect your wallet, and help save your planet.  The SYLVANIA Micro-Mini is 30 percent smaller than a standard CFL, the new energy saver SYLVANIA Micro-Mini is the smallest CFL on the market and is designed to fit virtually any lamp to provide instant, beautiful light.  The SYLVANIA Micro-Mini will also reduce CO2 emissions and help you save up to $56 on your electric bill.

A SYLVANIA Double Life Soft White bulb gives double the standard bulb life while maintaining the warm incandescent light. For desk lamps used for long periods of time, consider using DULUX EL compact fluorescent lamps in Soft White to provide even illumination while saving energy.

A  Soft White mini 75 compact fluoresscent lamp replaces a 75 Watt incandescent bulb while using only 19 Watts! That translates into an average of $44.00 in energy costs per lamp alone over the life of the lamp. The Soft White Mini 75 also lasts 8,000 hours, that's 5 1/2 years for a desk lamp used 4 hours a day or more than 2 years for a desk lamp used 8 hours a night....that's 12 times longer than an incandescent lamp.