Tafellampen

For a reading lamp beside the sofa, the bottom of the shade sits best at eye level when you are seated - roughly 100 to 110 cm off the floor. Higher and the bulb shines into your eyes; lower and you lose the pool of light on your book.

Most lamps come without a bulb; the product description names the fitting, usually E27 or E14. Warm white around 2700 kelvin gives a living room its homely feel, while cooler light suits a desk. Whether a lamp dims depends on the bulb you fit, not on the lamp itself.

See also floor lamps and the rest of our lighting.

Frequently asked questions about tafellampen

What table lamp height should I choose?

For a reading lamp beside the sofa, the bottom of the shade sits best at eye level when seated, around 100 to 110 cm off the floor. The lamp then won't shine into your eyes.

Is a bulb included?

Usually not. The product description tells you which fitting you need, for example E27 or E14.

What light colour works in a living room?

Warm white around 2700 kelvin gives a homely feel. Cooler light works better above a desk.

Can I dim a table lamp?

That depends on the bulb, not on the lamp. Choose a dimmable bulb and a matching dimmer or inline dimmer.

Do the lamps come with a plug?

Our lamps are supplied with a European plug and inline switch unless stated otherwise.