Swedish-American furniture designer Greta Magnusson Grossman (1906 - 1999), whose work spanned industrial design, interior design and architecture, drew attention in 1933 when she became the first woman to win an award for furniture design from the Stockholm Craft Association. By 1940 she had brought her brand of Swedish modernism to the United States when she made the move to Beverly Hills and opened a shop selling her own designs. More

In search of the perfect bedside fixture I've developed a minor obsession with task lights. Versatile and sleek, they are a great fit for the bedroom. For a little eye candy, check out this collection of bedrooms from our house tours. And if you're not convinced, read on for a few reasons why a task light might be the bedside solution you've been searching for... More

If creating a more functional home office or craft area was one of your resolutions this year, then you might benefit from the round-up of task lamps of all prices that we found. But just because a lamp might have the very important duty of lighting your work doesn't mean it can't be fun: here is a rainbow of task lamps! More

Product: Energizer Glas Task Light
Price: $59.99
Rating: Recommend*

Energizer's Glas Task Light is part of Energizer's collection of lights crafted specifically for the home. All the lights in the collection are family-friendly and energy efficient. We got to test out the task light while working at home and were impressed with LED light fixture that managed to stay cool even after hours of work.
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Cielux Solare Flex
• $200.00
• Cielux

Touch control lamps have been around for ages, but Cielux ups the ante in the category of task lighting with their Solare Flex, a task lamp sporting a touch pad base that should make any iPad user feel right at home using. Even more notable is the three setting adjustable color temperature LED system which sips just 13 watts of energy while on, while providing a Goldilocks selection of cold, cool, and warm settings to choose from (3000K, 4500K and 6000K to be exact). Used on a dreary autumn day, the Solare Flex provided even, wide, and pleasant illumination without any glare or hotspots, a welcome characteristic when in operation next to a computer screen, making the Solare Flex an easy recommendation in the energy efficient LED task light category.

Last week home furnishings retailer, Room & Board, invited us to their massive Culver City showroom to preview their Fall accessories line, showcasing a mix of classic and modern timeless designs. We were there specifically to check out what was available for small space dwellers looking to maximize their home office space, and surprisingly, there was plenty to browse and inspire for anyone looking to create a workspace in unexpected spaces... More

One of the most important design elements in a home is the lighting. From the outward appearance of the lamp to the type of light they emit, lamps can greatly impact the look and feel of a room. Testing out energy efficient bulbs for our Lightbulb Wars has me thinking about eco friendly lamps that will enhance your space without destroying the environment. Here are four of my favorite recent discoveries.

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Floor lamps are like long necklaces or draped scarves: their lines and curves elongate vertical space and provide extra character and style. Especially bold and dramatic are oversized lamps, which play with our established sense of space, scale and proportion. Whatever the style — anglepoise, arc or tripod — the leggy lights are theatrical but not entirely superfluous.

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