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Looking for contemporary touch lamp for bedroom side table

7 years ago

Hi,

I am looking for some ideas to replace my current nightstand bedroom lights. I would like to go with a lamp that does not hat have the typical cylinder or cube light shade. Rather a smaller one that lights downward to the table. Also, I really like the touch feature which makes the search a bit more difficult.

Any ideas are welcome.

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deeinohio

7 years ago

You can buy a device that makes any lamp with a metal base into a touch lamp.

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erinsean
7 years ago
I have had touch lamps for my side tables in the bedroom. Both were brass. I think they still make them....mine were brass with glass/brass shades. If I remember, one stopped working so went to one of the big box stores and they have replacement touch lamp switches. Will work on most metal lamps as long as they are lamps that have one brightness fixtures. Won't work on dimmer capability lamps. I will say they are very handy to have by a bed.
destruct05
Original Author
7 years ago
It is surprising not to find more touch lamps - I really like to convenience. I wonder if one reason for the lack of touch is that most nicer lamps come from Europe and that the 230V variants don't allow it.

Some of the newer LED's offer a touch area (I suspect a light sensor). But if it is not in the base it is hard to find for a bedroom application.
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erinsean
7 years ago
Check with Lowes....I bought one and it works on a lamp with a metal base BUT it must be used on a lamp that does not have a dimmer on it....you know one turn of the switch for bright and another turn of the switch for brighter and another turn of the switch to shut the lamp off. It will not work on that type of lamp.....learned from experience. Ask at Lowes or another big box store or even a lamp place. They do make them.
destruct05
Original Author
7 years ago
Thanks. I will check it out. I think my challenge is going to be that many lights that I like don't have the room for the device.

e.g.

http://www.roomandboard.com/catalog/lighting/table-lamps/tolomeo-micro-table-lamp?Camp=gshop_Table+Lamps&gclid=CPTS0qyBtc0CFQUFaQodw3gMOQ

http://fashionretailnews.com/contemporary-table-lamps-as-fancy-decoration-for-lightning-interior-2/contemporary-flos-tab-led-table-lamp-black-for-desk/
Errant_gw
7 years ago
Just get a touch plug-in adapter. The 3-way dimmers are great for bed side lamps :)

Something like this.
homepro01
7 years ago
How about the Circa or Pixo from Pablo Pardo? I saw the one with the touch feature at ICFF and really liked it.
destruct05
Original Author
7 years ago
@Errant_gw thanks, did not know such devices exist

@homepro01 I really like the Pixo as well. Unfortunately, the "touch" is on top of the head in a small area. I think it is a photocell. I really like the Pablo brand.
homepro01
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Did you want one specifically on the body of the lamp? I only see that feature on very traditional lamps. Also, i don't know that you will find that will LED lights. Just an FYI, the touch on the Pixo is much larger now. I have the first generation Pixo and target area was small.

I take that back. Pablo showed Giraffa at ICFF and I believe it is a touch body. Don't know when it will be released

Good luck!

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