Top 10 Best Architect Lamps for Home or Office (Reviewer & Buyers' Guide 2022)

Working late nights? Need additional light to see more of your project? Improve your workspace at home or in the office with the LEPOWER UT2020 Metal Desk Lamp. This lamp can transform from a regular desk lamp to a clip-on desk lamp, making it the best architect lamp overall.

This architect lamp features a sturdy metal-based yet slim gooseneck which you can easily adjust to meet your lighting needs and help you focus on your work. Thanks to this foldability feature, this space-saving lamp not only provides you extra space on your desk, but it adds a hint of a classic metro look to your workspace.

This lamp can be used in two ways. One, as a standing table lamp with its strong metal base; and two, as a clip-on light with a sturdy clamp that can hold onto an inch-thick table or shelf. Either option is a good way to use this architect lamp because it won’t be taking up too much space. This makes the lamp perfect for architects working on their blueprints and other projects.

Upon purchase, this lamp kit doesn’t include a bulb to allow users the flexibility in choosing the right one to get their desired brightness. This lamp is compatible with a range of options such as a 4W-6W LED bulb, an 8W-16W energy saving bulb, a 20W-40W incandescent bulb, or any light fixture that fits an E26 screw. This lamp is powered by direct electricity and comes with a 1.5 cord, long enough to reach electrical outlets under tables, behind couches, or even up the wall up to eye’s level.

A standout feature of this lamp is the heat-dissipating design of the lampshade. Measuring 3 inches wide, the lampshade comes with slits or openings by the lamp head where the bulb connects inside. These openings allow for natural ventilation where heat is generated when in use, helping keep the lamp cool to touch and to avoid overheating.

Whether it’s for reading, computer work, or crafting projects, the LEPOWER UT2020 Metal Desk Lamp provides the lighting you need to get the job done.

Looking for something simple yet sleek to light up the workspace? The Tomons DL1001B Swing Arm Desk Lamp combines metal and wood details to deliver an eye-catching Scandinavian accent to the office or bedroom.

The lamp’s arm is made of solid, chemical-free wood. The stand is adjustable with its three joints to meet lighting arrangement requirements. While it’s made of wood, this lamp boasts a heavy-duty design as it is made of highly durable and environmentally friendly quality material.

Meanwhile, the lamp’s base and the lampshade itself are made of heavy-duty metal to give the entire lamp a sturdy hold and protection for the LED bulb inside. Be careful though as the lampshade can get too hot to hold when it’s on for some time. If you need to adjust the lamp, it’s best to turn it off first, let it cool for a few minutes, before touching the lamp head.

Unlike the previous desk lamp brand, this Tomons model comes with a 4 W LED bulb that provides over 400 lumens of brightness. If this is not bright enough for your needs, a 4W-6W LED bulb, 8W-11W energy-saving bulb, or 15W-25W incandescent bulb is compatible with the E26 screw connection. With a wide range of lightbulb options, this architect lamp can provide direct lighting while working on blueprints, sketches, and other projects.

True to the brand’s motto of “Form follows function”, this lamp is easy to build; there are no tools required to connect each section. For additional protection, the lamp’s 245 cm power cord is wrapped in two-colored fiber insulation to prevent the cable from breaking and causing short circuits or other electrical-related accidents on your desk.

Long and comfortable working hours are now made possible with quality lighting from the Tomos DL1001B Swing Arm Desk Lamp. Get your own today.

If you need your desk lamp to do more, the Phive CL-1 LED Architect Desk Lamp may be what you’re looking for. This architect lamp includes several features for those who need various lighting options for their work.

This architect lamp has a 90 LED bulb incandescent light that’s permanently attached to the lamp head. Said to last for 25 years while being energy efficient and uses only 20% of electrical consumption, you won’t be needing emergency bulbs for this one anymore. Once the lights go out, however, you would need to replace the entire lamp as well.

What sets this lamp apart is the Stepless Dimming function. With just a single touch or long-press of the touch button, you can choose from eight dim options beginning with 15% up to 100% illumination. Another great feature is the flat diffusion pane that emits soft light without ghosting, glaring, or flickering as you adjust the light level. This feature allows you to choose the preferred direct lighting option as you work on your blueprints, read reports, or answer emails.

The Phive lamp is made of a high-grade aluminum arm with a strong metal clamp all rolled into a durable and sleek design. Unlike standard desk lamps with a rounded head, Phive offers a slim and elongated lamp, a space-saving design choice for those with limited workspace or for anyone looking for a less cluttered look.

This architect lamp is also adjustable thanks to a 180-degree swivel lamp head, adjustable arms that are both 16.3 inches long, and a rotatable body. All these features are capable of providing you with bright, direct light on your table as you work or as a dimmed light source for your room.

Sticking to the ongoing theme of slender and sleek desk lamps, the BenQ eReading LED Desk Lamp lands fourth on our list of best architect lamps for home or office. Featuring a curved head and highly flexible swing arm, this desk lamp emits light that reaches up to 35 inches of surface area, providing direct lighting to your workspace.

The technology BenQ uses in this lamp is one of the most unique ones available today. The inside of the lamp includes ambient light sensors that detect the illumination in the environment and adjust accordingly, helping avoid eye strain. The lamp also includes two LED colors—dimmable cool white and dimmable warm light. With a turn of the rotary knob, you can easily adjust the brightness and color temperature according to the tasks at hand. The cool light helps you focus on work; the warm light is perfect for night-time relaxation.

Dubbed as “The World’s First Lamp for e-Reading”, this BenQ lamp does not glare or flicker and provides a life span of around 17 years, so you won’t be needing the traditional light bulb change for this particular lamp in your home. To add, this architect lamp has space-saving features. You can choose to install its floor stand or use its clamp. This proves the lamp’s flexibility to adapt to various home and office setups, whether it’s working on blueprints and sketches or reading an ebook before going to bed.

Another slender desk lamp finds itself among the best architect lamps for home or office. What makes the BYB E430 Metal Architect LED Desk Lamp stand out? The Innovative light guide panel (LGP) protects eyes, especially for long, late-night work while it provides unwavering direct lighting to one’s work desk.

LGP eye-protection technology is a side-emitting technique that this architect lamp provides to help prevent harmful glare and flicker. This unique technology helps prevent eye fatigue from long hours of facing computers, architectural modeling, sketching, and the like.

This lamp is made of aircraft-grade aluminum alloy and sports a sturdy and sleek design perfect for any professional setting. It’s also a fully adjustable lamp with a rotating base, double-hinged arm, and swiveling LED panel. It also has a portable clamp in case there’s a need to maximize space.

There are reasons to love this lamp, such as the 144 power-saving LED lights and its projected lifespan of 50,000 hours or almost 20 years. This architect lamp also offers six dimming levels and four color modes through a touch control system, letting you choose the right balance of brightness and color temperature for your home and office. Considering the price tag on this lamp, it is a good investment because of all the features and guaranteed longevity you’ll get with this craftsmanship.

Affordable, durable, and stylish. You can enjoy all these and more with the AXUF LED Desk Lamp. This metal desk lamp sports a foldable and flexible design, plus a long swingarm with a versatile three-axis design, making it flexible enough to provide direct lighting to a wider working area. The architect lamp is also unique with its power source as it is USB-powered, unlike other options on our list that are corded electric. You can plug this lamp into your computer or use the adapter that comes with the package to light up your room or office.

This lamp offers three color modes that can perfectly match the lighting you need for working, reading, and relaxation, respectively. Aside from those color modes, this model also offers ten brightness levels. It also has a flicker and glare-free illumination to help prevent eye fatigue. This architect lamp even includes a memory function that automatically places the LED light into the latest settings when you turn it on.

When it comes to finding the perfect place to set down this lamp, you can use the wide metal clamp with silicone pads that can fit working desks or tables up to 2 inches thick. This lamp kit does not include a base. It's best to use this near a shelf or on a table with a thin top where you can attach the clamp. This feature allows you to have extra space while working on blueprints, sketches, and other large documents.

The AXUF LED Desk Lamp is also one of the energy-efficient architect lamps on this list. Its high-efficiency LEDs provide 12 W of brightness while only consuming 20% of the typical energy consumption of a LED lamp.

Innovative design on a familiar silhouette. The Eyocean 1100lm Desk Lamp offers a modern take to the traditional desk lamp.

Made with aviation-grade aluminum alloy in a matte black finish, this lamp features a flat, rounded head with a 5.4-inch diameter guaranteed to directly illuminate a wide working area. There are three color temperature options—warm, daylight, and cool​​—to help prevent fatigue while you work on blueprints, sketches, and in front of your computer.

This lamp includes a power-off memory feature which you can use to set the lamp to turn off on its own 10 to 40 minutes before sleeping, ensuring you get a good night’s sleep without leaving the lights on. Aside from the timer, this architect lamp also has a memory function feature that saves the lighting mode you used and retains it for the next time you turn it on.

Another worthy feature of the Eyecean Desk Lamp is its advanced edge-lit technology that helps protect the eyes from fatigue. The lamp has a 2-layer reflection and 3-layer light processing that emits the light smoothly and evenly and softly on your desk. The Eyocean lamp is also an energy-saving architect lamp as it only consumes 20% of the regular energy consumption of standard lamps and has a lifespan of 50,000 hours.

This architect lamp has an aluminum alloy clamp which you can use to attach the lamp to a desk and save space for your files and documents on top of the table. Much like the sixth item on our list, this product does not have an alternative base for the lamp to stand alone.

If you work in a room that gets little to no natural sunlight, this next architect lamp is perfect for you. The Bemelux LED Desk Lamp with Clamp offers the biggest lamp head on our list with its 20-inch wide surface area.

This architect lamp is specifically designed to avoid shadows and glare, making it one of the best options that provide direct and unwavering illumination on your home or office desk while working on blueprints, craft projects, computer work, and other craft projects.

The lamp carries four brightness levels that can meet all your lighting needs thanks to its 117 SMD LED bulbs. This lamp provides up to 2200 lumens with 6000 K contrast which helps bring out the accurate details and colors of your project.

The lamp’s metal swing arm has a multi-angle adjustment feature that helps you find the perfect lighting angle, including the top of your head to act as an overhead light for sharper light.

Despite coming with a metal arm, this architecture lamp is slim and space-saving as it just clings onto the side of your desk thanks to the clamp that can grasp onto 2.76-inch thick tables.

Another take on the modern rounded lamp head, the ADDIE Architect Swing Arm Lamp with Clamp looks like a professional ring light that’s optimized for desk work.

It features three color modes and brightness levels between 10% to 100%. The colors include; cool white, white, or warm yellow, giving you extensive lighting options for any task. The 6-inch looped-design light carries high-quality LED and high-tech PC boards that prevent light flicker, harmful glare, and eye fatigue while providing direct lighting on your workspace. What more could you want from a desk lamp?

This ADDIE model is also very flexible with its adjustable 14-inch swing arm and 180-degree swivel lamp head. You can use this while sitting on your desk, leaning over a flat surface, or standing up. Furthermore, the architect lamp sports strong clamp support that can fit a 2.25-inch thick tabletop.

The OTUS LED Desk Lamp offers something different from other desk lamps on this list: it’s a desk lamp and wireless charger all rolled into one.

This architect lamp carries a Qi Wireless charger where you can charge your Qi-enabled smartphones. The charging station supports 5W, 7.5W, and 10W wireless receivers on compatible devices.

Much like the lamps on this list, this architect lamp carries multiple brightness options. It also has three color temperatures: natural daylight, yellow light, and cold daylight. This unique buffet of lighting options allows you to choose your preferred light level while working on your blueprints, sketches, and other tasks. The control panel is on the base of the lamp, right next to the charging port, and you can easily choose among the various brightness and color temperature options with just a tap of your finger.

The round LED diffusion panel is equipped with eye-care technology that emits soft bright light without ghosting, glaring, or flickering. This architect lamp also has an adjustable metal arm to help you find the right angle for your lighting needs. While this model does not carry a clamp as the wireless charging port serves as its base, it’s still a space-saving lamp with its slender and sleek design.