{"title":"USB bedside lamp","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCount on a single cord on the bedside table: the lamp plugs into the mains and its base is what recharges the phone. Before buying, check two concrete points, the port format (USB-A or USB-C) and the presence of a wall socket less than a metre from the bedside. Without a socket, go for a battery-powered model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cnav\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#port-usb\"\u003eWhat a USB port is for\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#usb-ou-rechargeable\"\u003eUSB or rechargeable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tactile\"\u003eTouch control day to day\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#lumiere\"\u003eWhat light for reading\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#style\"\u003eStyle and materials\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#installation\"\u003eInstallation and wiring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#formats\"\u003eBedside, table or floor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#enfant\"\u003eChildren's room\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"port-usb\"\u003eWhat is a USB port on a bedside lamp for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe port built into the base recharges a phone, a watch or an e-reader without taking up the wall socket. The lamp runs on mains power and the port delivers the charging current. The practical result: a single cable on the bedside table, with the wall socket left free for the lamp. Check that the port stays accessible once the lamp is in place, and not pressed against the wall or hidden under a book. The charging cable is not always supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUSB-C bedside lamp: what is the difference from standard USB?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSB-A is the historic rectangular format, USB-C the reversible format of recent phones. The latter saves hunting for the right way round in the dark. The choice depends mainly on the cable you already own. Compare the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/lampe-de-chevet-led\"\u003eLED models for the bedroom\u003c\/a\u003e, often fitted with a port in the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the USB port recharge the lamp itself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, unless stated otherwise: a lamp with a USB port must stay plugged in to give light, the port only serves another device. A \u003cstrong\u003eusb rechargeable\u003c\/strong\u003e lamp carries its own battery and does without a cord while in use. The two look alike on the shelf and do not provide the same service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich type of USB table lamp for which use\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat sets it apart\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIntended use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePoint to check\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMains lamp with USB-A port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase fitted with a standard rectangular socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecharging a phone near a socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable length and access to the port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMains lamp with USB-C port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReversible port, format of recent chargers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecent phone or tablet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C cable rarely supplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully rechargeable lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in battery, no cord while in use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedside without a socket, use on the move\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStated battery life and charging time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouch lamp with USB port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitched on by touch, set in steps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReading and night waking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouch responsiveness, stable table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall lamp with USB port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed to the wall, frees the bedside table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall bedroom without a bedside unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType of fixing for the surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"usb-ou-rechargeable\"\u003eShould you choose a USB bedside lamp or a rechargeable lamp?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA USB bedside lamp plugs into the mains and recharges a device; a rechargeable lamp carries its battery and can be placed anywhere, with no visible wire. The first suits a bedside table near a socket, the second an isolated bedside or use on the move. The relative price follows the finish: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-de-chevet-pas-cher\"\u003eaffordable models\u003c\/a\u003e are often mains-powered, dressed-up pieces more readily cordless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCordless bedside lamp: what to check before buying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the stated battery life, the full charging time and whether a base or a simple cable is included. A cordless bedside lamp placed on a bedside table must also stay stable while charging. Finally, the control must stay simple in the dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCable or induction charging: what is the difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cable requires plugging in, induction means placing the device on a dedicated area of the base. Induction avoids repeated use of the connector but requires a compatible phone. The cable remains more universal. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-de-chevet\"\u003eall bedside lamps\u003c\/a\u003e to compare the two families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"tactile\"\u003eUSB touch bedside lamp: is it practical day to day?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTouch control replaces the switch with a sensitive area on the stem: a light touch switches on, a held press varies the intensity. It is comfortable at night, with no button to find. It does, however, need a well-stable surface, dry fingers, and the setting is often made in steps rather than progressively. A classic \u003cstrong\u003ebedside lamp switch\u003c\/strong\u003e remains more predictable if the lamp is often moved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTouch, switch or remote control: three ways to switch on a bedside lamp\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA connected bedside lamp can also be switched on by app, over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, with a controlled dimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTouch is the quickest when the lamp stays put. A switch requires no learning and works with any finger. A remote control saves reaching out, useful for a wall lamp or a large bed. Choose the gesture you will make every evening, not the most spectacular function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat really matters for waking at night\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low step that does not dazzle, a light that does not wake the other person, switching on by touch without fumbling. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-de-chevet-moderne\"\u003eContemporary lines\u003c\/a\u003e often build this touch area into a flat stem, easy to find with the fingertips. Spot the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-de-chevet-design\"\u003edesign piece for the bedside table\u003c\/a\u003e that matches the height of your mattress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lumiere\"\u003eWhat light to choose for reading in bed without dazzling?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAim for light directed at the page and not at the eyes: a shade that closes at the bottom, adjustable intensity, a rather warm white in the evening. The lamp lights the book, not the whole room. A cold, strong white just before sleeping tires the eyes and delays falling asleep. To avoid waking the person sharing the bed, aim the beam at the wall or the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarm white or cold white: what to choose for a bedroom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally, a warm white (around 2700 to 3000 K) sets an end-of-day mood, a neutral white (around 4000 K) gives more clarity for reading. Cold white (above 5000 K) stays reserved for work rooms. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-de-chevet-pour-chambre-a-coucher\"\u003eLamps designed for the bedroom\u003c\/a\u003e favour warm white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a dimmer really useful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes if you read then switch to a night light. A stepped dimmer is enough in most cases. It becomes less useful if the lamp only serves as a fixed night light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich light for which moment of the evening\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType of light\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended setting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTo avoid\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReading in bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeam directed at the page\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium to high intensity, neutral to warm white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSource visible in the line of sight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaking at night\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimmed light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowest step\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching on at full power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate evening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery strong cold white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChildren's room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiffused, with no bright point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA single simple gesture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable within reach from the bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"style\"\u003eWhat style of USB bedside lamp for the bedroom?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle is chosen together with the light: wood and rattan warm a bedroom, glass and black metal make it more graphic, gold finishes dress it up. An Italian design bedside lamp plays on simple lines and understated materials. The USB port is hidden in the stem or the base, so it does not constrain the style. Look first at the tone of your bedside table, it rules out half the options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDriftwood bedside lamp: what mood in a bedroom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriftwood gives an irregular look, shaped by water, that softens a very white bedroom. It goes well with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-de-chevet-bois\"\u003esolid wood stem\u003c\/a\u003e or an old chest of drawers. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-de-chevet-bois-flotte\"\u003edriftwood lamp\u003c\/a\u003e simply asks not to be placed against a raw wall of the same tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign bedside lamp: how to match it with the rest of the room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick up a material already present, the brass of the handle, the black of the headboard. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-de-chevet-en-verre\"\u003eglass lamp\u003c\/a\u003e lightens a dark wood bedside, a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-de-chevet-noir\"\u003eblack finish\u003c\/a\u003e contrasts against a pale wall. For a very understated bedroom, an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-de-chevet-originale\"\u003eoriginal shape\u003c\/a\u003e is enough to hold the room, provided it stays compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eStyles, materials and mood in the bedroom\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterials and finishes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMood\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere to place it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItalian design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimple lines, metal or glass, matt finishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnderstated and graphic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge bedside table, desk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWooden stem, natural tones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedroom, mezzanine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDriftwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood shaped by water, irregular look\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural, seaside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid wood bedside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRattan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeaving, natural fibres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft and summery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright bedroom, reading corner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatt black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal or black ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContrasting, contemporary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedroom with a pale wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold or glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass, clear or frosted glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDressed, a little retro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarble or dark wood bedside table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"installation\"\u003eHow to install and wire your USB bedside lamp?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlug the lamp into the nearest socket, with the cable kept taut and out of the way, and leave the port facing outwards so you do not have to turn the device every evening. Place the lamp back from the pillow, at a height that lights the page without falling into your line of sight. For a fixed light point, an electrician steps in rather than an extension lead hidden under a rug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to wire several lamps on a single electrical supply?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lamps are connected to a socket block plugged into the supply, staying below the current allowed by the circuit and without stacking extension leads. An overloaded power strip heats up. If both bedsides are to be fitted, an electrician installs dedicated outlets, cleaner than a cable running across the bedroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you do without a bedside table with a wall lamp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-murale\"\u003ewall lamp to free the bedside table\u003c\/a\u003e suits small bedrooms. Check the surface (plaster, brick, panelling) before drilling and the height of the beam relative to the pillow. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/petite-lampe-de-chevet\"\u003esmall bedside format\u003c\/a\u003e remains the solution if the wall must not be drilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"formats\"\u003eBedside lamp, table lamp or floor lamp: which format for which room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bedside lamp lights near the bed, on a bedside table; the table lamp moves from shelf to desk; the floor lamp, standing on the ground, lights an armchair or a sofa. For a living room, look at the height of the beam and its direction before the style. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-a-poser\"\u003etable lamp\u003c\/a\u003e fits on a narrow console, a floor lamp fills the space beside the sofa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving room floor lamp: where to place it to light an armchair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind or just beside the armchair, with the shade above the shoulder of the seated person, so as to light the book without dazzling. Allow a gap of about thirty centimetres between the shade and the head. The stem must stay out of the path to the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe finest living room lamps: on what criteria can you recognise them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA material consistent with the rest of the room, a shade in proportion to the stem, adjustable light and a base heavy enough not to tip over. The rest is a matter of taste. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-de-salon\"\u003ethe living room lamps\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eDesignix lighting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e to get a sense of the proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"enfant\"\u003eUSB bedside lamp for a child: what precautions?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook for a stable lamp, with soft light, a simple control and a cord kept away from the bed. A rechargeable model removes the socket within reach. The stem must be heavy enough not to tip over when the child pushes it, and the shade should stay lukewarm to the touch after a long time on. A dimmed light at bedtime reassures without preventing sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBedside lamp for a little girl: which format to choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small size, a single control, a soft light. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-de-chevet-enfant\"\u003eModels for children's rooms\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-de-chevet-rose\"\u003epink\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-de-chevet-bleu\"\u003eblue\u003c\/a\u003e tones are chosen with the child, so that they take ownership of the evening gesture. Avoid the cable hanging along the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to look after the lamp and its USB port?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust the shade with a dry cloth, clean the USB port with a dry, lint-free cloth, never pulling on the cable to unplug. Switch off the power before cleaning. A clogged port charges poorly, and that is often the only fault in an otherwise sound lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReassurance and ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service: you can compare the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-de-chevet\"\u003ebedside lamps\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe\"\u003elamps\u003c\/a\u003e in the shop, then check the port format and the space available on your bedside table before confirming. To widen the comparison to the other light sources in the bedroom, look at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-de-chevet-en-verre\"\u003ethe glass models\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-de-chevet-en-rotin\"\u003ewoven rattan\u003c\/a\u003e. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe\"\u003eselection of lamps\u003c\/a\u003e can also be browsed by mood, from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-de-chevet-boh%C3%A8me\"\u003ebohemian style\u003c\/a\u003e to the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampe-de-chevet-industriel\"\u003eindustrial register\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes a rechargeable USB bedside lamp need a socket?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rechargeable lamp carries a battery: it is used without a cord, then recharged from the mains or on a base. A lamp simply fitted with a USB port, however, must stay plugged in to give light. The port then serves to recharge a phone, not the lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eUSB-C or USB-A bedside lamp: which to choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUSB-A is the historic rectangular format, USB-C the reversible format of recent phones. The choice depends mainly on the cable you already own: a USB-C port avoids an adapter. Check whether the cable is supplied, as this is not systematic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow to wire several lamps on a single electrical supply?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lamps are connected to a socket block or a suitable power strip, plugged into the supply socket. You must stay below the current allowed by the circuit and avoid stacking extension leads. For several fixed light points, an electrician installs dedicated outlets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich USB bedside lamp for a child?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a stable model, with soft light and a simple control, with a short cord kept away from the bed. A rechargeable version removes the socket within reach. The shade must stay cool to the touch and the stem heavy enough not to tip over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow to recognise a real salt lamp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA real salt lamp is carved from a block of rock salt, often orange-pink, with visible veins and irregularities. The block is heavy, slightly translucent, and its surface is never perfectly uniform. 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