Which desk lamp should you choose for work or study?
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A good desk lamp lights exactly where you work, without glare and without clutter. Before choosing, ask yourself three questions: where will it sit, when do you use it, and for what kind of work?
1. Built-in LED or replaceable bulb
Built-in LED lamps are slim and often offer several colour temperatures and adjustable brightness. Socket lamps (E27 for example) let you choose the bulb: warm, cool, brighter or softer, and replace it easily.
2. Direction
An articulated arm or swivelling head lets you aim the light exactly at your keyboard, a book or a sketch. This matters most if you read, draw or work on paper.
3. Adjustable brightness and colour
Warmer light in the evening, more neutral during the day: being able to adjust colour and brightness makes the lamp useful at any hour. See our article on warm or cool light at your desk.
4. Practical features
- Wireless charging in the base: your phone charges while staying in view.
- Timer: the lamp switches off by itself if you forget.
- Foldable: it folds flat on a small desk.
Our desk lamps
- Relais lamp: foldable LED, 5 colour temperatures from 3,000 to 6,000 K, 10 to 100 % brightness, timer, night light and wireless charging in the base.
- Compas lamp: spring-balanced arm and E27 socket, architect-lamp style, in black or white.
- Halo light bar: if you prefer to keep the desk completely clear, it sits on your monitor.
FAQ
Where should the lamp go?
For a right-handed person who writes, on the left to avoid the hand's shadow. For a left-handed person, on the right.
Do I need a lamp if I have a ceiling light?
The ceiling light lights the room, the lamp lights your work area. They complement each other.
See all our desk lamps.
