desk lamp

Although I'm a technology geek, I can't get enough vintage. And with the upcoming premiere of Mad Men — my favorite retro drama that tosses in vintage tech left and right — I couldn't help but include a roundup of some vintage goods within these here pages. But why desk lamps? Well, desk lamps not only perform the important task of lighting up my work area so I can see, but it's an old-timey technology that will never go out of style. Check out 10 of my favorite vintage desk lamps in this slideshow, and tip your hat to history!

It doesn't take me long to get ready in the morning, but I can totally see the appeal of working from home — roll out of bed, make your coffee, and fire up the laptop to get your day started. And although the idea of telecommuting has been around since the 80's (I know, like forever), the current state of affairs is making working from home more attractive to businesses and employees alike. Not only does it cut down on operation costs, but telecommuting has been proven to raise morale. So if your boss has allowed you to sever your office apron strings, you're going to need a functional home office. Here are seven things I'd want in mine.