Touch Lamps

Touch lamps switch on, brighten and dim with a touch of the base, with no switch to find in the dark. They are made for bedside tables, and they are just as handy on a desk, a hall table or anywhere hands are full.

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Buying Touch Lamps

How to Choose a Touch Lamp

Most touch lamps step through three brightness levels, from a soft glow to full reading light, then off. That makes them ideal beside a bed, where you want a gentle light at night and a brighter one for reading.

Match the size to the table. As a guide, the bottom of the shade should sit roughly at eye level when you are sitting up in bed, and the lamp should be no wider than about a third of the table.

Check the bulb. Touch dimmers need a compatible bulb, and each product page lists which bulb to use.

Touch Lamps Questions

How does a touch lamp work?
The metal body of the lamp acts as a sensor. Touching it switches the lamp on, steps through the brightness levels and switches it off.
Can I use LED bulbs in a touch lamp?
Yes, but use a dimmable LED bulb that suits touch dimmers, otherwise it may flicker. Each product page says which bulb to use.
Why does my touch lamp turn on by itself?
Touch sensors can react to power surges or nearby electrical interference. Plugging the lamp into a different socket, away from other devices, often solves it.