1. Hall Lamp:
Generally a pull-down lamp with a decorative glass shade, used to illuminate halls and stairways during the night for safety. Not used for general lighting as they do not give a very bright light.
Submitted on Friday, October 26, 2007 11:01:43 PM

2. Hand Lamp-Generally another name for a finger lamp where the fount forms the base of the lamp. Designed to be carried by hand from one place to another. Made of metal or glass.
Submitted on Wednesday, December 27, 2006 11:01:43 PM

3. Hanging Lamp:-Any lamp designed to be suspended from the ceiling.
Submitted on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 11:01:43 PM

4. Hardwood:Woods from deciduous trees such as walnut, mahogany, cherry, oak, and teak are called hardwoods. They are characterized by a fine, compact grain, durability, and heavy weight, which makes these woods ideal for furniture construction and flooring.
Submitted on Monday, October 22, 2007 11:01:43 PM

5. Harp:
In a hanging lamp, the frame that holds the fount and often supports the shade. Can be heavy wire, cast iron, or brass.
Submitted on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 11:01:43 PM

6. Haze
A faint cloudiness of the glass, inside or out, that can be seen upon close inspection.
Submitted on Monday, October 02, 2006 11:01:43 PM

7. Heat Check:A crack that is caused, in the case of lamps, when stress is created in the body of the object when the handle is applied. This occurs when the body of the lamp is cooler than the gather of glass used to form the handle or finger ring. If the stress inherent in the object is not relieved through proper annealing, a crack, or heat check, can occur as the item cools.
Submitted on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 11:01:43 PM

8. Height Adjustable:-Concentrating on a small project or looking at a spread out assignment each require different light. With adjustable desk lamps, you can move your light source closer to your desk or move it away depending on your needs. Gooseneck and swing arm mechanisms give you the flexibility to point your light source wherever you need.
Submitted on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 11:01:43 PM

9. Highboy:-A highboy is a tall chest of drawers. It is often constructed in two separate pieces, with the upper section mounted on a lower chest which stands on legs. A highboy is often referred to as a chest-on-chest.
Submitted on Saturday, January 31, 2009 11:01:43 PM

10. Hinge
Definition:The mechanism in the arm of an adjustable lamp that allows you to move your lamp's light source up and down.
Submitted on Sunday, July 09, 2006 11:01:43 PM

11. Hot Blast:
A lantern design whereby some of the hot 'exhaust' air was recirculated down the side tubes and mixed with fresh air and fed to the burner. This was an improvement over the dead-flame configuration.
Submitted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 11:01:43 PM

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