Orgel Modern Table Lamp by Ikea

Once I was finally all settled into my new apartment and had spent about a week there I realized that I needed a lamp for my living room.There were no lights provided by the apartment in the living room, however there was a light in the adjacent kitchen, and in the dining room.Although even if I had one of these lights on, it didn't carry far enough into the room in the event I wanted to sit on my couch and read a book.

So I grabbed my purse and off I went on a trip to Ikea, one of my favorite new stores!I remembered from the last time I was there what a great selection on lighting they had so I figured if anywhere had a lamp for me it would be there.

After walking around the lighting department for about 20 minutes Ifinally decided on the Orgel table lamp.I thought it was very "streamline" looking and would blend in easily with the other decor I had in my living room.The light has a solid silver base and silver pole, along with a little silver chain to turn it off and on.The shade is a very light cream colored paper shade that is made of handmade paper.I thought this was very unique and looked very cool as it was "crinkled."

Also this lamp is compatible with an energy saving 20W bulb for all your green friendly people!I was told by the sales person that the brightness on the lamp depends on the wattage of the bulb you put in it.I believe I got a 11W bulb, compareable to a 30W regular bulb and it is bright enough for me to read a book by.However if I'm sitting on the opposite side of the couch from the lamp I don't think I could read as easily so if I want to do that I might have to get a higher wattage bulb.But for right now it's perfect for what I need it for.I had to assemble this lamp by myself but it was VERY easy and took me all of 5 minutes!