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#7 in Desk LampsBest Minimalist Budget Lamp

IKEA TERTIAL

Name: IKEA TERTIAL
Brand: IKEA
Rating: 7.4 (1 reviews)

IKEA

$15.00 – $25.00

Adjustable spring-balanced work lamp with E26 socket, clamp mounting, and 150cm reach. A minimalist, repairable, user-upgradeable lamp that has been in production for decades.

7.4

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

The TERTIAL is a design icon for good reason. $15 gets you a mechanically reliable, fully adjustable lamp that accepts any E26 bulb — put in a smart bulb or a high-CRI LED and it outperforms lamps costing 10x more.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

7.0

User Sentiment

7.8

Value Score

9.8

Complaint Risk

7.8

Freshness

5.0

Community

7.5

Availability

9.0

Pros

E26 socket accepts any bulb — upgrade to high-CRI or smart bulb
Spring-balanced arm holds any position without creep
Clamp mount keeps desk surface completely free

Cons

No built-in dimming — requires a dimmable bulb and switched socket
White plastic yellows over years under direct sunlight

Don't buy this if…

Do not use bulbs over 40W — shade and socket are designed for LED equivalent loads only

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IKEA TERTIAL

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