People would still play piano with a candle in 1800s. It was unsafe and difficult to read the music as well as the keys website. The glowing candle created a glare which reduced the player’s ability to see the music, potentially leading to headaches. This problem was identified by an inventor, who placed a cover over a candle. The cover reduced the glare and directed the light from candle onto the piano keys. The Piano Lamp was invented.

Soon after the invention of electricity, the light bulb was introduced, the same problem arose for an electric light bulb. Although the light bulb was safer that the candle, the glare on the eyes of the player was too much. The cover was put on the front to reduce the glare. Candelabras are an ultra-fancy name for piano lamps. These multi-light arrangements usually sit on top a grand piano. These candelabras are formal and more expensive than most, and they cost $200 to $1,000 USD depending on which style you choose. Although the candelabra may be attractive, just like many piano lamps, their primary function is to lighten sheet music or the piano keyboard. They can also be used with grand pianos. You can use them with console, upright, and studio pianos.

Many piano lamps rest directly on the top of the instrument. However, some models have vertical lamps that reach the floor. These models are versatile and can be set up to show light from any angle at whatever height the player wants. Many models of piano lamps share a common theme: they all have hoods to diffuse the direct sunlight into the eyes and illuminate the keys of your piano. Many piano owners purchase a piano lamp as a way to show off their piano. They can be beautiful but also very functional.