desklamp

Tabletop reading light

A desklamp is a small lamp designed to sit on a desk and illuminate a work surface.

The term is often written as two words: desk lamp.

Most desklamps have adjustable necks or arms to direct light where needed.

lighting

bulb

Rounded storage organ

  • shadeDarkness from blocked light
  • switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
  • cordFlexible twisted strand

LED · socket · wattage · lumens · dimmer · halogen · fluorescent · incandescent · gooseneck · adjustable

workspace

tabletop

Horizontal furniture surface

computer · monitor · keyboard · paperwork · clutter · stationery · organizer · ergonomics · drafting · studio

illumination

glow

Steady, soft light

glare · flicker · beam · spotlight · ambient · shadow · contrast

study

reading

Interpreting written text

notes · library · student · scholar · late-night · cramming · exam · bookworm · highlight · reference

Opposites
lighting source position

desklampceiling light

Lamp fixed above

chandelier · pendant light · recessed lighting · skylight · ambient lighting

light scope

desklampambient lighting

Soft indirect room illumination

diffuse lighting · indirect lighting · mood lighting · accent lighting

light source type

desklampsunlight

Radiance from our star

natural light · daylight · window light · moonlight · window

Family

desk, lamp, lampoon, desktop, lampshade, lamppost, lamplight, deskbound, lamplighter

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G