table lamp

Bedside reading light

A table lamp is a portable lamp designed to sit on a table, desk, or other flat surface.

Unlike floor lamps or ceiling fixtures, table lamps are compact enough for placement on furniture and typically have a shade that directs light downward or outward: She switched on the table lamp beside the bed.

functional

bulb

Rounded storage organ

  • shadeDarkness from blocked light
  • switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
  • dimmerLight intensity regulator

cord · plug · socket · wattage · LED · halogen · incandescent · fluorescent · brightness · lumens

reading

task

Work to be done

focused · arm · flexible · positioned · brightness · directed · clamp · gooseneck · magnifying · student

bedside

nightstand

Small table beside bed

soft · dim · comfort · intimate · sanctuary · retreat · mood · evening · relaxing · soothing

decorative

accent

Regional speech pattern

ceramic · glass · metallic · vintage · antique · designer · bespoke · modernist · retro · elegant

Categories
Opposites
mounting/placement

table lampceiling light

Lamp fixed above

chandelier · pendant light · recessed lighting · wall sconce · ceiling fan light

Family

table, lamp, tablet, tables, tablets, lamps, tabulate, tabulation, tabletop

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G