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A table lamp needs to do more than look good. It should suit the space available, the light you need and how you plan to use it every day. Whether you’re looking for an LED table lamp for your desk, a bedside lamp for the bedroom, a reading lamp for a cosy nook or a decorative table lamp for the living room, different styles are designed for different purposes.
However, buying the wrong lamp can lead to unnecessary costs. Watch out for these three common pitfalls:
That’s why it’s best to start with the technical details and where you plan to use the lamp.
For a permanent workspace, a mains-powered table lamp with a cable that’s long enough is a good choice. For example, the Brilliant Mushroom Design Table Lamp has a 150 cm cable, a Europlug and an E14 fitting. The product details state that the bulb isn’t included. This means you can choose a suitable LED or candle-shaped bulb, but you’ll need to buy it separately.
A battery-powered table lamp or cordless table lamp is more flexible for use on a balcony, dining table, in the bedroom or when camping. Check the following:
The Nightstand Lamp Cordless Table Lamp has a built-in 1800-mAh battery, a USB-C charging port and a stated run time of up to six hours. According to the product description, it takes around three hours to charge fully.
A dimmable table lamp is more versatile than a model with just one brightness setting. Focused lighting is useful for reading or working, while a lower light level is often enough for a bedside lamp.
Look out for these details:
Joybuy’s battery-powered table lamp offers a choice of colour temperatures from 3000 to 6500 K and stepless brightness adjustment from 0 to 100 per cent using touch controls. The DEWENWILS reading lamp, by contrast, has a colour temperature of 3000 K, two brightness settings and a stated light output of 16 lm. It’s better suited to lighting the page of a book up close than evenly lighting an entire desk.
Measure the space available before you buy. A lamp that’s 27 to 31 cm tall may take up a fair amount of room on a bedside table, while a compact light might be a better fit for a shelf.
Other points to consider:
When choosing a lamp for a child’s bedroom, don’t focus on design alone. Check the age guidance, stability, cable routing and the manufacturer’s safety information. You can also browse our range of desk lamps for children.
Why it suits this profile: At 27 cm tall, this lamp is ideal for a bedside table, shelf or sideboard, and takes a separately chosen E14 bulb.
The E14 fitting makes it clear that you’ll need to buy a bulb separately, so you can choose the colour of light you prefer.
Metal housing, 150-cm cable, E14 fitting and built-in pull switch.
Why it suits this profile: This cordless table lamp combines USB-C charging and touch controls with an adjustable colour temperature, making it suitable for the bedroom, living room or home office.
The battery capacity, charging time and run time are all clearly stated. This makes it easier to plan where to use it without relying on a mains cable.
1800-mAh battery, USB-C, touch controls, 3000–6500 K and brightness adjustment from 0–100 per cent.
Why it suits this profile: This compact reading lamp can stand on its own or be attached with a clamp, making it handy by the bed or when travelling by train or plane.
The lamp doesn’t need much space to stand on. Its adjustable head directs the light onto your book.
200-mAh battery, USB charging port, stated run time of up to eight hours and a weight of 37 g.
Why it suits this profile: This RGB table lamp is suited to a bedside table, children’s bedroom or camping, and also works as a mood light in your living space.
The controls, timer function and battery details are specified. You can move the lamp around rather than keeping it in one fixed spot.
USB-C charging, 1500-mAh battery, stated run time of up to 15 hours, seven RGB colours and a 30-minute timer.
We’ve put together a complete, regularly updated list of products that meet these strict selection criteria and fully comply with the safety regulations in force in the EU.
It depends on how you’ll use it. A small reading lamp lights a limited area, so it may not need a high light output. For a desk, the light should be evenly distributed. As well as checking the lumen rating, consider the beam angle and where you’ll position the lamp.
Run time depends on battery capacity, brightness and which features are switched on. Figures such as six, eight or up to 15 hours should therefore be treated as guidelines for the stated conditions. If you’ll use the lamp regularly, it’s worth checking that the USB-C port is easy to reach and the charging time is clearly stated.
LED lights usually use little power when they’re on. A battery-powered table lamp also uses electricity when it’s charging. To compare models fairly, consider the stated wattage and how long you’ll use the lamp each day. If it has a replaceable bulb, check its energy efficiency label too.