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In addition to providing direct light for the reading of newspapers or great novels, classic reading lamps add an architectural feel to any space.

Above: The Tab Lamp for Flos, designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby in 2008, is currently on sale at Y Lighting for $256.75 (down from $395).

Above: The Lampe Gras Floor Lamp 215, designed by Bernard-Albin Gras in 1921 and admired (and used) by Le Corbusier, is back in production after a several-decades hiatus. Handmade in France, with no screws or welded joints, the lamp is available at Brook Farm General Store in Brooklyn for $1,254; call 718-388-8642 for ordering information.

Above: The classic UK Anglepoise reading light is available directly from Anglepoise for £110.85.

Above: Tolomeo Reading Floor Lamp, currrently on sale for $395 (down from $495) at Y Lighting.

Above: The affordable basic Lersta Floor Lamp is $14.99 at Ikea.

Above: Designed by Robert Dudley Best in 1930, the Bestlite bl3 floor lamp is $829 at Unica Home.

Above: The enameled steel, French industrial Jieldé Signal Floor Lamp S1833 is $565 at Horne and is available in 16 brilliant colors as well as chromed and brushed steel finishes.

Above: The basic and functional Mil Floor Lamp is $19.99 at Ikea.

Above: Designed in 2004 by Roland Schneider, the Ballfinger Floor Light from Ameico has a retro look; $980 at Lumens.

Above: The classic Arne Jacobsen Floor Lamp, designed in 1957 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, is available in black, white, or graphite gray; $882 at Y Lighting.

Above: The UK classic Hector Floor Light is currently on sale at Conran for $395.

 Above: The classic satin nickel Holtkoetter Swing Arm Pharmacy-Style Floor Lamp is $398.91 at Amazon (list price is $599.99).