Desk lamps – our pick of the best
Looking to buy a new Desk Lamp? Take a look at our selection of the latest must-have designs to light up your home office.
Whether you’re working from home, studying or simply creating a peaceful space to do household admin (bills etc) there’s no denying the home office is becoming more of a must-have in our homes. One of the key accessories for any home office space is a desk lamp. It's a practical element for creating concentrated light while you work, day or night and also a stylish accent to make your room more attractive. There’s a lamp out there to suit every style and we’ve picked a selection of our favourites; from an on-trend metallic and marble design to a more traditional task lamp in a calming shade of blue. Take a look at our edit for inspiration.
1. Flos Archimoon Desk Lamp
Specifications
Designed by Philippe Starck the Archimoon K Desk Lamp for Flos is fully adjustable, providing both direct and indirect light. This design would be perfectly at home in a contemporary home office space.
Flos Archimoon Desk Lamp, £306, The Livingetc Edit at Clippings
2. Elegant Desk Lamp
Specifications
Made from weighty brass with a powder coated light grey shade and base with a metallic copper arm, this elegant desk lamp has an adjustable angled arm and head. Use this tall lamp in your home office, on your bedside table or as a reading light in your living room.
Elegant Desk Lamp, £120, Cox and Cox
3. Noah Curved Complete Table Lamp
Specifications
The larger Noah floor lamp proved so popular it's now offered as a scaled down table version. This new lamp retains all the charm of the original elegant and contemporary curved design, complete with its custom-made, co-ordinating shade.
Noah Curved Complete Table Lamp, £95, Laura Ashley
4. House Additions Orion LED Desk Lamp
Specifications
Give your home office a modern makeover with this ultra sleek desk lamp in chrome and satin nickle finish. Features 240 Lumens, with a great ebergy efficiency rating.
House Additions Orion LED Desk Lamp, £70, Wayfair
5. Bobby Silver Brushed Metal Clamp Desk Lamp
Specifications
The handy clamp feature allows this lamp to be fixed onto a table edge or shelf. The design features a single jointed slim stem and adjustable head to allow light to be directed where required.
Bobby Silver Brushed Metal Clamp Desk Lamp, £20, Habitat
6. Grey Table Lamp With Marble Base
Specifications
Clean lines, a heavy marble base and contrasting copper, cord with a metal shade - the humblest of materials come together in this design to create something sumptuous and quite special.
Grey Table Lamp With Marble Base, £58, Oliver Bonas
7. Luxe Loft Table Lamp
Specifications
Beautifully crafted in soft wood and with a gleaming brass shade, you can add a touch of Luxe style to update your home with this fabulous adjustable lamp. It's perfect for the bedroom, home office, lounge or kitchen.
Luxe Loft Table Lamp, £155, Rose and Grey
8. Lloytron Student Desk Lamp and Tidy
Specifications
This clever desk lamp has a flexible neck and features an integral desk tidy, designed with studenst in mind but perfect for any home office space. This is an online exclusive product.
Lloytron Student Desk Lamp and Tidy, £25, Homebase
9. West Elm Mid Century Task Desk Lamp
Specifications
Add a vintage edge to your home with West Elm's energy efficient Mid-Century Desk Lamp, complete with antiqued brass detailing and slim profile that's inspired by 1950s and '60s design. Crafted with a powder-coated iron tubing and base and features an adjustable arm and metal pull chain.
West Elm Mid Century Task Desk Lamp, £149, John Lewis
10. Pink Table Lamp
Specifications
Pretty in pink this minimalist desk lamp features a metal and wood construction. Perfect for adding a touch of retro, girly glamour when illuminating your workspace. Features an adjustable height.
Pink Table Lamp, £79, Urban Outfitters
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