Choose a classic lamp shade or a colorful glass globe, or a sleek modern art inspired design all touch lamps have one thing in common: don't look for a switch they don't have one. They operate with a touch of the hand, many but not all have a 3 way touch that allows them to be lit at different light intensity without the use of a 3 way bulb.

How do they work, magic of course and a good dose of electric know how that has to do with capacitance, the ability of the human body to transfer enough charge to activate the internal switch and make electrical contact. I prefer the magic touch idea!
They do offer the advantage of not having to feel for an in line switch in the dark, which is always hiding behind the furniture when you want it.
As you can see design for touch lamps are varied and there are some to please every one, finding a touch lamp to fit your decor regardless of the style of your home is easy.

If your taste is more toward a rustic style, the Kenroy Home Lachlan lamp
brings a touch of modernity to a rough hewn base made of oil rubbed bronze. The shade has a charming natural pattern giving the lamp a sophisticated contemporary appearance.

Elegance is found in everything and touch lamps could not be conceived without it. You can complement your sophisticated home with a frosted glass lamp shade on a lamp that is as architecturally simple as it is stylish.

The glass shade on this Princess table touch lamp
provides diffuse light gracefully, the intensity of the light is controlled by an electronic dimmer switch in the polished steel base. Like the previous lamp it is available from Lighting by Gregory.

The Princess lamp is truly a magnificent piece but we cannot talk about lighting without speaking of George Kovacs.

He is mostly known for bringing us the halogen torchiere he produced many beautiful fun touch lamps designs. I particularly like this translucent silk shade on a definitely contemporary style slim chrome finished stem. The shade is anchored with chrome wire and has a double layer Mylar on the inside and translucent silk on the outside. A lamp that can find a special place anywhere.

Kovacs was fond of double layers, but mostly he loved to have fun with his designs. This amusing Twofer Collection has a brushed nickel finish, 3 way touch base and a most alluring clear glass shade that holds a choice of two multi colored inner shades. You actually get two veryArt Deco/Retro touch lamps for the price of one. currently Lighting by Gregory offers a 20% discount on this item.

Of course the lovers of more traditional environments will appreciate any of the delightful Tiffany touch lamps available.