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!

Seriously, what's hotter than a sleek modern desk, a fun print or piece of art that perfectly embodies your personality and pop of fresh color and light from a funky cool task lamp? If you've never ventured into task lamp territory, this is the year to start; they're vital for channeling the light right where you need it (and might even save your eyes from getting strained in the meantime). They also instantly give a "home office" feel to a space, perfect for folks who have tiny homes with areas that share responsibilities. Here are ten new and vintage, colorful task lamps we've spied around the web recently:

Top Row:
1) West Elm Industrial Task Table Lamp $59-$79
2) Orange Eye Ball Desk Lamp $78
3) Mid Century Modern Yellow Wall Lamp $42
4) Mid century blue desk lamp $26.50
5) Vintage green adjustable desk lamp $24

Bottom Row:
6) Orange Luxo Architecturual Industrial Desk Lamp $55
7) Desk Lamp Avocado Green Adjustable Lamp $38
8) Vintage Desk Lamp and Nightlight $23
9) Metal Gooseneck Desk Lamp In Shabby Pink $18
10) CB2 Carpenter pool lamp $70

Are you a task lamp-er? Or do you stick to overhead? Go rogue and just work by the light of your laptop or window? Let us know!

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