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How We Choose the Best Table Lamps

To help you narrow down your selection of beautiful table lamps, I first asked our team of editors to share their tried-and-true picks. We all have different tastes in design and also live in all types of spaces, from studio apartments to historic homes, so you can be sure that our lamp choices are diverse and come in a range of price points. We made sure to only select styles that we love, and we even praised them so you can get a better idea of ​​why you should make this purchase.

There were several factors that influenced our honest reviews: how long we’d had them, how easy it was to assemble, the pros, the cons, whether it was worth the price, and so on. Let’s start with the most important element: timeline. We asked all testers to use their lamp for at least a month before submitting their detailed feedback. After all, everything might work for a week or two, but after living with something you may have had to assemble yourself for an entire month, that’s when you’ll start to notice the flaws and doubts. Fortunately, none of us had any glaring issues that negatively impacted our personal experiences, which is saying a lot since we’ve tested a number of products. Next, we asked for some assembly notes: Was it easy to assemble? Did the lamp come with the necessary tools? If no assembly was required, was the delivery white-glove? You get the idea. And, of course, since no product is perfect, we wanted to know the truth about all the downsides, including shipping times, number of pieces, where and how it was made, etc.

While RH’s Alabaster Lamp illuminates the room with a bulb, it also provides ambient light from inside the natural stone base.

What size table lamp should you choose?

The size of your table lamp depends on two things: the dimensions of your table and your personal style. If you’re buying a table lamp to sit on your nightstand, the lamp can be quite large, since it’ll likely be one of the few items on the surface. Just make sure it doesn’t take up space or be so big that it’s likely to fall over. If, on the other hand, you’re buying a table lamp for a desk, stay on the smaller side, even if you have a large desk. Here’s why: A giant table lamp will shine down on your screen, causing glare that can make it impossible to read your laptop or monitor. Second, a very tall or wide table lamp can look a little odd on a standard-height desk, as if it doesn’t really belong there. For a desk, we recommend going no taller than 15 inches.

What is the best bulb for a table lamp?

Before you buy a bulb for your table lamp, be sure to check the information page to make sure you’re buying the right one. So, which one is the right one? There are a few factors, two of which are non-negotiable, and one is based on your preference. The first two are wattage and base size. As for wattage, most table lamps have a maximum of around 60. If you go any lower, nothing will happen, but if you go over the maximum wattage, the bulb can overheat, explode, and cause a fire. It can also melt the socket, which is usually made of plastic, and release toxic fumes that are dangerous to breathe. The second non-negotiable is base size: the part of the bulb that you screw into the base is not always the same size, so if you buy a bulb with a base that is too big or too small, it simply won’t screw into the lamp. For example, the Amazon lamp on our list takes a bulb with an E12 base, which is tiny. Most table lamps work with an E26 or E27 bulb, but check before you buy your bulb. The last thing to consider before buying a bulb for your lamp is the bulb temperature. Bulbs with a temperature range of 2700K to 3000K will cast a warm-toned light, ideal for any room you want to relax in. On the other hand, the temperature range of 4000K to 4500K is a cooler-toned white light, ideal for areas where you want to focus, like a home office.

Oluce’s Atollo lamp is one of the most iconic on the market. It was launched in 1977, but luckily for anyone who loves vintage design and doesn’t want to worry about rewiring an old lamp, it’s available from DWR.

Why trust House Beautiful?

Beautiful house is dedicated to finding the best pieces for your home, no matter your budget or design preferences. As a shopping editor on a never-ending mission to bring the best of the best into my own home, I’m constantly scouting out new releases from my favorite brands to test them out for myself. When it comes to recommending products, I like to combine my own expertise with extensive research and testing to give you first-person accounts of the best home products on the market. Plus, the editors at Beautiful house We’ve covered lighting from every angle, from recommending the best outdoor patio lights for your space to ideas for hanging your lights outside. Plus, whether you need help replacing bedside lamps, lights for your kitchen, or other places to shop online, we’ve got you covered. Our editors have made sure that each article is well-researched and, where necessary, tested, so you can feel good about the products we recommend.

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