Antique Piano Lamps Versus Modern Piano Lamps

The Beauty of Antique Piano Lamps

Antique piano lamps had a distinctive shape so they would not cause shadows on the music. The lamp was narrow and long to accomplish the light shining directly on the sheets of music. In centuries gone by, candles were used in antique piano lamps. With the advent of electricity, often fluorescent bulbs were used in these lamps.

Clips were also used on antique piano lamps to make them more portable and versatile. Different styles were created to use for various types of pianos.  Today people often use antique brass finish piano lamps as desk or reading lamps because modern piano lamps shed much more light. Other folks buy antique piano lights because they want it to match up with their antique piano and piano bench.

Basic Types of Modern Piano Lamps

Piano lights come in different sizes, shapes and styles depending on the type of piano you have and your needs. Models include many different types such as LED piano lamps. They may also have features such as adjustable height or a dimmer switch. Usual lamp finishes include antique and polished brass, black, nickel and more.

While the first piano lamps used candles, today piano lamps are either electric or battery powered. An electric piano lamp typically uses one or two 40 to 60 watt bulbs. Modern piano lamps use LED lighting for a much longer bulb life. House of Troy piano lighting is one of the more reputable brands. Piano lamps range in cost from approximately $50 to several hundreds of dollars depending on the design and quality you desire.

Balance arm piano lights are often used in connection with grand pianos. These lamps have a long arm intersected by a column. One side of the arm has a light and the other end is weighed down by a counterweight. Balance arm piano lamps use fluorescent, halogen or incandescent bulbs and are weighted down with materials such as elegant marble or shiny brass.