[optimal]

I agree--I find the light of halogen lamps to be crisp and without the hazy effect of traditional incandescent bulbs, making it easier to work for long periods of time without excessive eye fatigue.

About five years ago I moved to a new place and had a very hard time finding halogen torchieres in stores. I never learned exactly why, but I suspect it was due to liability issues, because this was around the same time they started putting bird cages on top of the lamps.

[johnm]

Yeah, a lot of the torch lamps these days are using CF bulbs since they are more efficient and don't have the big fire dangers. :-(