Price is $75.69
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Price is $28.69
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Price is $73.69
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Price is $29.49
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LED Table Lamps
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Item: 24615240
Model: 2600-01
Price is $61.39
Free delivery by Wed, Apr 30
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Simple Designs 10.24" LED Table Lamp, White (LT2065-WHT) is New at Staples
Item: 24632638
Model: LT2065-WHT
Price is $17.89
Delivery by Tue, Apr 29
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Item: 24615201
Model: LD1069-RED
Price is $30.69
Delivery by Thu, May 01
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Simple Designs 10.24" LED Table Lamp, Gray (LT2065-GRY) is New at Staples
Item: 24632584
Model: LT2065-GRY
Price is $17.89
Delivery by Tue, Apr 29
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Item: 24612489
Model: AGDSLGY2201
Price is $75.69
Free delivery
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Item: 24612488
Model: AGDSLGR2202
Price is $28.69
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Item: 24612486
Model: AGDSLWT2201
Price is $73.69
Free delivery
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Simple Designs Whimsical Wave 13.4" LED Table Lamp, Gold Base/Black Shade (LT2123-GLD) is New at Staples
Item: 24632582
Model: LT2123-GLD
Price is $35.29
Free delivery by Tue, Apr 29
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Simple Designs Whimsical Wave 13.4" LED Table Lamp, Chrome Base/White Shade (LT2123-CHR) is New at Staples
Item: 24632611
Model: LT2123-CHR
Price is $35.29
Free delivery by Tue, Apr 29
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Item: 24615234
Model: 2600-22
Price is $61.39
Free delivery by Wed, Apr 30
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Item: 24615169
Model: LD1069-PNK
Price is $30.69
Delivery by Thu, May 01
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Simple Designs Touch of Chevron 17.25" LED Table Lamp, White (LT2122-WHT) is New at Staples
Item: 24632579
Model: LT2122-WHT
Price is $39.39
Free delivery by Tue, Apr 29
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Item: 24612491
Model: AGDSLWT2202
Price is $29.49
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Simple Designs Touch of Chevron 17.25" LED Table Lamp, Black (LT2122-BLK) is New at Staples
Item: 24632560
Model: LT2122-BLK
Price is $38.49
Free delivery by Tue, Apr 29
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Item: 24612490
Model: AGDSLGY2202
Price is $28.69
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Item: 24615237
Model: 2601-01
Price is $61.39
Free delivery by Tue, Apr 29
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Simple Designs 9.45" LED Table Lamp, Gray (LT2009-GRY-LB) is New at Staples
Item: 24632557
Model: LT2009-GRY-LB
Price is $22.99
Delivery by Thu, May 01
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Item: 24583915
Model: LHT-4002-BK
Price is $53.19
Free delivery by Tue, Apr 29
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Item: IM102PY05
Model: 576454
Price is $166.39
Free delivery by Thu, Apr 24
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Item: 24583865
Model: LT1110-BGW
Price is $48.09
Free delivery by Thu, May 01
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Item: 24615202
Model: LD1069-WHT
Price is $30.69
Delivery by Thu, May 01
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Item: 24615243
Model: 3118-12
Price is $89.99
Free delivery by Tue, Apr 29
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Item: 24615229
Model: 4074-21
Price is $79.99
Free delivery by Tue, Apr 29
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Item: 24615168
Model: LD1069-ORG
Price is $30.69
Delivery by Thu, May 01
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Item: 24615227
Model: 2602-21
Price is $71.59
Free delivery by Tue, Apr 29
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Simple Designs SportsLite Mini Basketball 10.7" LED Table Lamp, Orange (LT2120-BSK) is New at Staples
Item: 24632612
Model: LT2120-BSK
Price is $25.59
Delivery by Tue, Apr 29
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Creekwood Home Oslo 19.5" LED Table Lamp with USB Port, Brushed Steel/Navy Blue Shade (CWT-2012-NV-LB) is New at Staples
Item: 24632573
Model: CWT-2012-NV-LB
Price is $52.99
Free delivery by Thu, May 01
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Item: 24615213
Model: 3064-12
Price is $99.99
Free delivery by Wed, Apr 30
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Creekwood Home Oslo 19.5" LED Table Lamp with USB Port, Brushed Steel/Purple Shade (CWT-2012-PR) is New at Staples
Item: 24632637
Model: CWT-2012-PR
Price is $48.99
Free delivery by Tue, Apr 29
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Creekwood Home Oslo 19.5" LED Table Lamp with USB Port, Brushed Steel/Tan Shade (CWT-2012-TN) is New at Staples
Item: 24632622
Model: CWT-2012-TN
Price is $50.09
Free delivery by Tue, Apr 29
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Simple Designs Touch of Chevron 17.25" LED Table Lamp, Gray (LT2122-GRY) is New at Staples
Item: 24632631
Model: LT2122-GRY
Price is $38.49
Free delivery by Tue, Apr 29
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Simple Designs 10.24" LED Table Lamp, Gray (LT2065-GRY-LB) is New at Staples
Item: 24632586
Model: LT2065-GRY-LB
Price is $20.49
Delivery by Thu, May 01
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Simple Designs 10.24" LED Table Lamp, Pink (LT2065-PNK-LB) is New at Staples
Item: 24632577
Model: LT2065-PNK-LB
Price is $20.49
Delivery by Thu, May 01
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Creekwood Home Oslo Duo 19.5" LED Table Lamp with USB Port, Brushed Steel/Pink Shade, 2/Set (CWT-2012-PN-2PK) is New at Staples
Item: 24632570
Model: CWT-2012-PN-2PK
Price is $93.99
Free delivery by Tue, Apr 29
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Creekwood Home Oslo 19.5" LED Table Lamp with USB Port, Brushed Steel/Light Pink Shade (CWT-2012-LP-LB) is New at Staples
Item: 24632641
Model: CWT-2012-LP-LB
Price is $52.99
Free delivery by Thu, May 01
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Item: 24612484
Model: AGDSLYL2202
Price is $28.69
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Simple Designs 10.24" LED Table Lamp, Red (LT2005-RED-LB) is New at Staples
Item: 24632599
Model: LT2005-RED-LB
Price is $29.99
Delivery by Thu, May 01
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Item: 24615248
Model: 3114-01
Price is $79.99
Free delivery by Tue, Apr 29
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Simple Designs 9.45" LED Table Lamp, Green (LT2009-GRN-LB) is New at Staples
Item: 24632567
Model: LT2009-GRN-LB
Price is $22.99
Delivery by Thu, May 01
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Adesso Stevie LED Table Lamp, Black (4082-01) is Out of stock
Item: 24615214
Model: 4082-01
Price is $92.09
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TurboTax Deluxe 2024 for 1 User, Windows/Mac, Download (5109027) is Online only
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8% off of Post-it Notes, 3" x 3", Canary Collection, 100 Sheet/Pad, 12 Pads/Pack (654-12YW)
Price is $13.99, Regular price was $15.29, You save 8%
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13% off of Staples Notepads, 8.5" x 11.75", Wide Ruled, White, 50 Sheets/Pad, Dozen (ST57339M/57339)
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9% off of Staples 30% Recycled File Folders, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, Manila, 250/Box (ST56673-CC)
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An LED table lamp can serve as a task light or an accent light. Using LED or light emitting diode bulbs makes them energy-efficient and suitable for reading. These bulbs produce less heat than incandescent and halogen lamps. They are also longer lasting. Staples carries a wide selection of these desktop lighting fixtures from different brands.
Choosing the Right LED Table Lamp
The most important factors to consider when looking for an LED lamp include size, design and build material. Choose a lamp that is big and bright enough for your room but not so big as to overwhelm the space. Desk lamp designs vary widely. The most common styles include clamp-on task lights, desk lamps with adjustable necks and accent lights with shades. Get a clip or clamp-on lamp for a cramped workspace. Adjustable neck options offer flexibility and allow users to direct light where needed. You can use them for ambient and task lighting. Most LED table lamps are made of sturdy plastic but you can easily find models made of metal and wood.
Consider Power Input and Bulb Brightness When Picking an LED Table Lamp
You can either get a plug-in or battery-powered LED lamp. Plug-in models usually have higher light outputs but need to sit close to a power outlet. Since LED bulbs consume very little energy, it is possible to find a plug-in option that draws power from a USB port, providing task lighting while tethered to a computer. Battery-powered lamps are even more flexible. These cordless lighting fixtures are movable and can serve as emergency lighting outdoors. Choose a model that provides a few hours of light before you need to recharge or change its battery. The ideal LED table lamp should offer dimmable lighting or at least have different levels of brightness.
Do LED Bulbs get Hot?
Yes. LED light bulbs do get hot but not as much as incandescent, halogen and CFL bulbs. The heat sink at the base of an LED bulb removes heat from the diffuser or plastic dome at the top. While the diffuser does get warm, the heat sink gets quite hot and you should never handle a lit LED bulb by that part.
What do Lumen and Color Temperature Mean for LED Lamps?
Lumen is a measure of brightness and a better indicator of light output than the wattage of a bulb. The higher the lumens, the brighter it is. The typical 60-watt incandescent light bulb produces 800 lumens. This is approximately the same light output as an 8-watt LED bulb. Color temperature describes the appearance of light. Regular LED bulbs produce cool white light with a color temperature rating between 3500K and 4100K. If you prefer the warm white light of incandescent bulbs, choose one equipped with a 2700K bulb. Above 5000K, an LED bulb produces very cool white light and has the color of daylight.
Can Long Exposure to LED Light Damage Your Eyes?
No. LED bulbs produce visible light similar to sunlight. This is close to natural light and is not intense enough to cause damage to the human eye. It would take long hours of directly staring at a bright LED bulb to cause harm.
Choosing the Right LED Table Lamp
The most important factors to consider when looking for an LED lamp include size, design and build material. Choose a lamp that is big and bright enough for your room but not so big as to overwhelm the space. Desk lamp designs vary widely. The most common styles include clamp-on task lights, desk lamps with adjustable necks and accent lights with shades. Get a clip or clamp-on lamp for a cramped workspace. Adjustable neck options offer flexibility and allow users to direct light where needed. You can use them for ambient and task lighting. Most LED table lamps are made of sturdy plastic but you can easily find models made of metal and wood.
Consider Power Input and Bulb Brightness When Picking an LED Table Lamp
You can either get a plug-in or battery-powered LED lamp. Plug-in models usually have higher light outputs but need to sit close to a power outlet. Since LED bulbs consume very little energy, it is possible to find a plug-in option that draws power from a USB port, providing task lighting while tethered to a computer. Battery-powered lamps are even more flexible. These cordless lighting fixtures are movable and can serve as emergency lighting outdoors. Choose a model that provides a few hours of light before you need to recharge or change its battery. The ideal LED table lamp should offer dimmable lighting or at least have different levels of brightness.
Do LED Bulbs get Hot?
Yes. LED light bulbs do get hot but not as much as incandescent, halogen and CFL bulbs. The heat sink at the base of an LED bulb removes heat from the diffuser or plastic dome at the top. While the diffuser does get warm, the heat sink gets quite hot and you should never handle a lit LED bulb by that part.
What do Lumen and Color Temperature Mean for LED Lamps?
Lumen is a measure of brightness and a better indicator of light output than the wattage of a bulb. The higher the lumens, the brighter it is. The typical 60-watt incandescent light bulb produces 800 lumens. This is approximately the same light output as an 8-watt LED bulb. Color temperature describes the appearance of light. Regular LED bulbs produce cool white light with a color temperature rating between 3500K and 4100K. If you prefer the warm white light of incandescent bulbs, choose one equipped with a 2700K bulb. Above 5000K, an LED bulb produces very cool white light and has the color of daylight.
Can Long Exposure to LED Light Damage Your Eyes?
No. LED bulbs produce visible light similar to sunlight. This is close to natural light and is not intense enough to cause damage to the human eye. It would take long hours of directly staring at a bright LED bulb to cause harm.