I just found this funky diamond shaped lamp and am not sure what it is, or what kind of lampshade would look right on it. [more inside]
posted by arnicae on Jun 3, 2009 - 3 answers

Does this lamp exist? I need a motion-activated flood/security light for the fenced patio right outside my bedroom, but I also want it to stay dimly lit during the remainder of the night and turn itself off in the morning. It needs to be weatherproof, and ugly is okay.
posted by halogen on Mar 11, 2009 - 3 answers

Vintage lamp clamps? I have this red vintage desk lamp, similar in style to an architect's lamp (like this newer version). It has a thin cylinder at the bottom, presumably to fit into one of those C clamps. Where do I find the right clamp to attach this lamp to a desk or table? [more inside]
posted by barnone on Nov 13, 2008 - 7 answers

Help me find some modern accessories to go with my modern furniture. [more inside]
posted by burnmp3s on Oct 20, 2008 - 13 answers

How can I light up my apartment? [more inside]
posted by jennyesq on Sep 14, 2008 - 13 answers

Can I use a one-way CFL bulb in a three-way socket? [more inside]
posted by binary on Jun 8, 2008 - 6 answers

Lighting fetishists help me! Looking for the desk lamp from "The Devil Wears Prada" [more inside]
posted by Extopalopaketle on Apr 8, 2008 - 5 answers

College student looking for a really good studying/reading lamp. Preferably of the nice, bright "white" light variety rather than the eye-straining, weak "yellow" light. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Xere on Apr 3, 2007 - 17 answers

Sources for baby-ish lighting? [more inside]
posted by justonegirl on Jun 10, 2006 - 6 answers

How to: multiple fluorescent light fixtures on one circuit [more inside]
posted by plinth on Apr 17, 2006 - 7 answers

Recommendations for a standing reading light please... [more inside]
posted by ClanvidHorse on Apr 3, 2006 - 2 answers

Where can I find a lamp like the ones on the West Wing sets? [more inside]
posted by shinnin on Jul 30, 2005 - 4 answers

Fluorescent light problem:

I have a fluorescent light fixture in my bathroom using two, different-sized, doughnut-shaped bulbs. Lately it's been taking a long time to turn on (15-30 minutes) after I throw the switch in the morning. If the fixture has been running for a while, this warm-up time seems to go down. Does this sound like a ballast problem (and thus my landlord's problem), or a light-bulb problem (mine)? I'm leaning to ballast because the lights look fine once they start, but I haven't been able to find the same symptoms on the half dozen fluorescent lighting websites I've looked at so far.
posted by cardboard on Jul 16, 2004 - 5 answers