Torchiere Lamps

Introduction to compact fluorescent torchieres:

A torchiere is a lamp that directs light up for indirect illumination. The light is then reflected off the ceiling. Most torchieres you find today are 'halogen torchieres' with halogen bulbs.

A nifty alternative is the compact fluorescent torchiere. An example is shown on the right here.

The wonderful benefits of a compact fluorescent torchiere (CFT) versus a halogen torchiere is that CFT's use about seventy percent less energy for an equivalent amount of lighting and the bulbs last five times longer than halogen bulbs.

According to BC Hydro, replacing a 200-watt halogen torchiere with a 55-watt compact fluorescent will save about $100 in electricity over the life of the compact fluorescent bulb.

In addition, fluorescent lighting is safer in the sense that it emits much less heat.

Conserving power and electricity is part of the art of lighting. Be the first person on your block with a compact fluorescent torchiere!

See about twenty examples of compact fluorescent torchieres at Amazon.

This information was sourced from the BC Hydro page on power-smart lighting. See their page for more info.