Yahoo Finance Best desk lamps for your home office: illuminating designs to help you work
With many of us working from home until the end of the year at least, it’s never been a better time to get your home office in order.
While you may have picked out the perfect desk, chair and office accessories to get you into work mode, with the days getting shorter, there’s one more piece of the puzzle to slot into place - the desk lamp.
An essential piece of lighting to save your eyes from strain as well as creating more ambience than your main room light, the humble desk lamp comes in many forms.
For those who are switched onto the latest trends, there are plenty of statement looks on offer, from the whimsical lighting options of Italian design house Seletti to illuminating collabs between big brands, like Anglepoise and Paul Smith. Then there are basic lights, minimal in both form and function that allow you to plug in and power through the nine to five.
Whatever your style, we’ve rounded up our favourites and shone a spotlight on them below.
It’s time to get your home office lit; shop now.
FORSÅ Work lamp, black
With an elegant design and a wide range of angles, IKEA’s work lamp is perfect for anyone WFH this winter, whether you’re logged onto your computer, writing, drawing or making. IKEA recommends you fit this lamp with an LED bulb E14 chandelier opal white, and it really goes the distance. With occasional use, we haven’t had to replace the bulb in almost four years. Available in white, silver, burgundy and gold as well as black.
Art Knacky Cheetah Table Lamp
A table lamp with oodles of charm, we’re obsessed with this ceramic and brushed brass design that features a lounging jungle cat at its base. It’s finished with a linen lampshade and features an on/off switch for easy operation. Measuring a maximum of 30cm in diameter, it is a rather large lamp, but with one so fabulous, we’re happy to make room for it.
Anglepoise + Paul Smith Type 75 Mini Desk Lamp, Edition 1
This fun lamp is a great example of what can happen when two major design brands put their stylish heads together. This Edition 1 lamp sports a multicoloured stand in classic Paul Smith colours and comes with a lifetime guarantee for total peace of mind.
Shop the Anglepoise + Paul Smith collection at John Lewis
Ero Blue Velvet Shade Table & Desk Lamp Large
Daydreaming of a getaway? Add some boutique hotel chic to your desk with this on-trend lamp, which features a velvet-wrapped base and wide cream coloured shade. Operates with a rocker switch and takes an E27 bulb.
Leiden Grey Desk Lamp
Cast a wide, golden glow with this lamp from Dunelm, which also comes in a cheerful ochre as well as grey. The large domed head and curved neck will make it a stylish addition to your workspace.
House by John Lewis Brandon Task Lamp, Mustard
Acting as a simple ray of sunshine, this basic lamp is ideal for anyone shopping on a budget. It features an on/off switch at its base and a flexible neck so you can shine the light where you need it. Also available in black, which may be easier to fit into your interior style.
Collet Dome Table Lamp, Champagne Copper
Capitalising on the rose gold trend which shows no sign of abating, this domed table lamp reminds us of the lights you might see in old movies with banks. It comes in a selection of other metallic finishes but all feature white on the inside to ensure it casts a pure glow. Operates with a cord pull switch.
Adam Yellow Table Lamp
This rustic look lamp is perfect for those who prefer their decor understated yet elegant. The wood and metal style includes a flexible arm that will allow you to cast a wide pool of light or a more focused spotlight as you need it.
Mack + Milo Alfonzo 30cm Table Lamp
Introduce a little Hollywood glamour to your work space with this spotlight table light, which reminds us of the lights used in movie premieres. Balanced on a pair of triangular legs, it has a retro look and works for all kinds of interior styles.
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Groov-e Ares Charging Desk Lamp - White
This versatile folding LED desk lamp not only boasts three light settings, but there’s also a built-in 5W wireless charging pad to keep your devices fully juiced up. It also has an alarm clock function if you need it. Also comes in black.
Seletti Louie Banana LED Table Lamp, Yellow
A tad on the pricey side, we couldn’t resist including this quirky lamp from design behemoth Seletti in our roundup. When you’re working, the hyper-realistic open banana design will remind you to take time for a break, rest and play (not to mention a present reminder to have one of your five-a-day). A statement investment that will light up the room in more ways than one.
Comes with a two-year guarantee.
Verdict:
Combining style and substance IKEA’s excellently priced Forsa lamp is the clear winner here. It’s based on a timeless style and the flexible arm and long-life light bulb will see you through many winter WFH days. If we had the money, we would splash out on Anthropologie’s Art Knacky Leopard Lamp for cool cat style alone.
