Touch Lamps are lamps that are turned on by the warmth of human touch, this works as the human body temperature is warmer that the surrounding air. This is done by touch rather than by knobs, buttons or traditional switches. They are pressure sensitive and the light can be adjusted to three different settings by touching three different times on any metal part of the lamp (the shade or base). They are used in restaurant, offices, and bedrooms, game rooms, and bars, they are popular as desk lamps and lamps on nightstands and work great in college dorm rooms, there also have many other applications. Touch lamps work great as a night light or to illuminate hallways and foyers as they can bet set on a low setting for a very ambient or romantic effect or turned up to read your favorite book.

Touch lamps come in two basic styles such as pumpkin shaped or tiffany shaped and have 6 or 8 panels of glass and are easy to put together if buying from a company that ships. Touch lamps also have a variety of designs on the outer glass shell, they can have your favorite professional sports team or collegiate team, Nascar driver, or floral design, they also have celebrity, yours or your childs favorite cartoon characters, outdoor and wildlife. They come in the finish of your choice with the most popular being, polished brass, antique brass and black chrome