At the recent TNNA show in Columbus I had the opportunity to try out a new lamp from Germany. Created by Holtkötter it comes in both a floor model and table model as 
well as two finishes - Satin Nickel (pictured right) and Hand Brushed Old Bronze (pictured left). It has a Halogen bulb that is adjustable so you can use it for reading, needlework or anything in between. The styling is reminiscent of Art Deco so it's a great choice for those locations where a craft lamp doesn't fit the decor. Research from the IESNA (Illuminating Engineering Society of North Amercia) on Lighting for the Aging Eye gives information on the different light levels needed. Click here for Holtkötter's research paper (in PDF format).
We have one floor lamp and one table lamp on order for the store (ok, so the floor lamp is really going to my house at some point). If you are interested in seeing one, we'll post a note when they arrive. They can be ordered from us and we'll ship it to your location. Shipping in the lower 48 states is likely to run around $30-$40 as the packaging is very sturdy to prevent damage to the lamp and needs to be shipped via UPS (oversized). You can pre-order one below and we'll let you know an ETA.
I sat in the chair at the show with my 45 count linen and was able to stitch with it, and not even on the brightest setting, no mean feat on a tradeshow floor. These are pricey lamps, but they do fit a certain bill both in terms of lighting quality and visual appeal.
