reading lamps - what a mine field

[Steveo]

Hi All

looking (pun hah) for a good quality reading lamp, could go a side table or stand tall i.e. behind the chair/sofa.

Any recommendations please gratefully received.

thanks!

[magirus]

I got one of these a few months ago, the light quality is excellent for reading and doing close up little jobs.

[Steveo]

I got one of these a few months ago, the light quality is excellent for reading and doing close up little jobs.

nice spot - thanks Mag

[Velorum]

Ive never had much luck with lamps

My bedside one (which I in effect use as a reading lamp) is haunted I think as it often turns itself on in the middle of the night

[alun]

These are nice: http://www.made.com/cohen-bedside-table-lamp-white




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[hyl1987]

Lamps with adjustable arms/ adjustable directional lighting is ideal for reading.

http://twentytwentyone.com/product/p...ng-table-light




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[Steveo]

Lamps with adjustable arms/ adjustable directional lighting is ideal for reading.

http://twentytwentyone.com/product/p...ng-table-light




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wow, very nice!

[PickleB]

Some info in: Reading Lamp?

[ODP]

Have you had a look at Anglepoise? A design classic.

[JasonM]

Ive never had much luck with lamps

My bedside one (which I in effect use as a reading lamp) is haunted I think as it often turns itself on in the middle of the night

You should get your head read for buying one of those.

[Steveo]

Some info in: Reading Lamp?

very helpful thank you

[r1ch]

Mrs r1ch bought one of these a while back:

https://www.seriousreaders.com/produ...ht-floor-light

Until this thread, I'd not checked it out on the website.
I have to say it is really very good, but sh*t a brick, I hadn't realised she'd spent that much on the bl**dy thing.
<off to Dear Wife thread>

[Steveo]

Mrs r1ch bought one of these a while back:

https://www.seriousreaders.com/produ...ht-floor-light

Until this thread, I'd not checked it out on the website.
I have to say it is really very good, but sh*t a brick, I hadn't realised she'd spent that much on the bl**dy thing.
<off to Dear Wife thread>

Hah I did see these earlier but was suspicious of the price. Glad you like it though....

[catch21]

Asda, £5, pub, sorted.

http://direct.asda.com/george/home-g...ce:productType

[mart broad]

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/lighting/work-lamps/

[Carlton-Browne]

We have a couple of these behind the sofa; they also do a table-top version. The company that makes them is great; I had a technical query about dismantling one for transport and received an email within an hour (at 10pm) from the owner.


https://www.johnlewis.com/original-btc-hector-pleat-floor-lamp/p149646?imageCount=3

[casbar]

Hah I did see these earlier but was suspicious of the price. Glad you like it though....

Had one of their table lams for probably 15 years now and its still going strong, so a good buy

[Normunds]

Normally we bought new desk lamp every 2 years - they either broke down or looked like shit. This one still looks like new even after 12 years.

[Gruntfuttock]

John Lewis and ikea do good lighting ranges at a spread of prices. Beware of 'cold white' lights though, warm lighting is always better IMHO even for reading as it seems to have less glare when reflected off the page.