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There are plenty of similar-looking shelf lamps out there, but the Brightech Maxwell Charger Shelf is exceptionally useful. Not only are the two USB ports and single ungrounded outlet on the top shelf quite convenient, but the lamp itself is more sturdy than other shelf models we tested. This model also accommodates the highest wattage bulb of any we tested, giving you &#40;up to&#41; an impressive 150-watts of lighting for your space. Like the others, this one comes in a pile of pieces that require assembly, but it goes together rather smoothly with fewer exposed corners and edges than similar models. Standing against the far wall or next to your bed, its faux woodgrain finish and large, pleasantly tinged shade look comfortably modern.
This lamp isn't without flaws, though. The useful charging shelf that we find so handy also has painfully garish writing that unnecessarily labels each port. Importantly, with today's smartphones' quick-charging technology, the 2.0 amp USB sockets and 5.0 amp outlet of the Maxwell only offer a trickle of what most smartphones can handle. And, though it includes a few plastic clips for cord management, the charging shelf complicates the whole setup, leaving those clips woefully inadequate to properly hide the cord. But if you're willing to get a little crafty with some zip ties or tape, the Maxwell is still our favorite shelf lamp.
Settings and Features: 2 USB ports and 1 standard outlet on top shelf

There are plenty of similar-looking shelf lamps out there, but the Brightech Maxwell Charger Shelf is exceptionally useful. Not only are the two USB ports and single ungrounded outlet on the top shelf quite convenient, but the lamp itself is more sturdy than other shelf models we tested. This model also accommodates the highest wattage bulb of any we tested, giving you &#40;up to&#41; an impressive 150 watts of lighting for your space. Like the others, this one comes in a pile of pieces that require assembly, but it goes together rather smoothly with fewer exposed corners and edges than similar models. Standing against the far wall or next to your bed, its faux woodgrain finish and large, pleasantly tinged shade look comfortably modern.
This lamp isn't without flaws, though. The useful charging shelf that we find so handy also has painfully garish writing that unnecessarily labels each port. Importantly, with today's smartphones' quick-charging technology, the 2.0 amp USB sockets and 5.0 amp outlet of the Maxwell only offer a trickle of what most smartphones can handle. And, though it includes a few plastic clips for cord management, the charging shelf complicates the whole setup, leaving those clips woefully inadequate to properly hide the cord. But if you're willing to get a little crafty with some zip ties or tape, the Maxwell is still our favorite shelf lamp.
Settings and Features: 2 USB ports and 1 standard outlet on top shelf

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A solid, three-legged lamp made with dense rubberwood that can take a nudge but will hardly budge. The Lepower adapts to many decor styles, and its large footprint makes it best suited for spacious rooms.

The LEPOWER Wood Tripod is a good ambient floor lamp that's just a step above the ordinary yet costs less than many others. This high-value item comes in pieces that assemble smoothly into solid-appearing legs that, though lightweight, create a wide, stable tripod base. The wood finish offers a touch of rustic appeal that most of our testing team appreciated. The wide stance of this wooden tripod looks great standing alone in the corner, while the narrow legs still leave plenty of maneuvering room to be tucked next to your couch. A foot-operated power button allows for hands-free usage, and with its simple on/off function, this lamp can be paired with smart home technology if you so desire. 
That attractive aesthetic includes a drum shade that's a touch more opaque than most lamps we tested, further dimming the single 60-watt bulb within. It softens even bright white lights, creating warmth throughout your space, but we wouldn't call it "bright." Unless you're sitting right next to this lamp, reading can be a challenge. It also comes without any sort of cord management system, and the braided power cable dangles freely from the middle of the fixture base. However, with some clever winding of the matching-color cable or the right shade of electric tape, this can be easily remedied. If you like the look of this ambient lighting solution, the price is certainly right to make it a solid addition to your home.
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This contemporary take on the banker’s light works well as a bedside reading lamp, particularly due to its V-shaped shade, which you can angle conveniently where needed.

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It's hard not to be intrigued by the unique appearance of the Brightech Eclipse. Its obvious artsy appeal makes for a great statement piece, with clean lines and a polished finish. The light rings are quite large  &mdash; 18.25" and 14" in diameter &mdash; and can be independently tilted all the way up or down to touch the center pole. The smaller inner ring can also be twisted a full 180 degrees, allowing you to create seemingly endless configurations depending on your taste and mood. The touchpad power "button" cycles through 3 brightness settings, and the whole lamp is surprisingly lean, allowing it to stand just about anywhere with relative ease. 
Since the light shines from the inside surface of each hoop, it casts shadowy lines across the surrounding walls. This lamp can also be difficult to look at, as there's really no way to not have one or both of the rings shining directly at your face. It's not well-suited to being a sole source of light, both because of these shadows and because the light it casts becomes exponentially darker as you move away from the lamp &mdash; in a far more extreme drop-off than any other lamp we've tested. The touchpad also provides no haptic feedback, it isn't conducive to use with a smart plug, and the LED rings are irreplaceable if they ever do bite the dust. Those caveats aside, if you're looking for an interesting lamp to add to an already-lit room, we do enjoy the artsy vibe of this modern-with-a-twist torchiere model.
Settings and Features: Rings tilt separately 355 degrees, inner ring twists 180 degrees

It's hard not to be intrigued by the unique appearance of the Brightech Eclipse Modern LED Torchiere. Its obvious artsy appeal makes for a great statement piece, with clean lines and a polished finish. The light rings are quite large  &mdash; 18.25" and 14" in diameter &mdash; and can be independently tilted all the way up or down to touch the center pole. The smaller inner ring can also be twisted a full 180 degrees, allowing you to create seemingly endless configurations depending on your taste and mood. The touchpad power "button" cycles through 3 brightness settings, and the whole lamp is surprisingly lean, allowing it to stand just about anywhere with relative ease. 
Since the light shines from the inside surface of each hoop, it casts shadowy lines across the surrounding walls. This lamp can also be difficult to look at, as there's really no way to not have one or both of the rings shining directly at your face. It's not well-suited to being a sole source of light, both because of these shadows and because the light it casts becomes exponentially darker as you move away from the lamp &mdash; in a far more extreme drop-off than any other lamp we've tested. The touchpad also provides no haptic feedback, it isn't conducive to use with a smart plug, and the LED rings are irreplaceable if they ever do bite the dust. Those caveats aside, if you're looking for an interesting lamp to add to an already-lit room, we do enjoy the artsy vibe of this modern-with-a-twist torchiere model.
Settings and Features: Rings tilt separately 355 degrees, inner ring twists 180 degrees

For a classy floor lamp to provide plenty of light in your living room, check out our favorite model, the Brightech Trilage Arc. This three-headed lamp is tall, balancing steadily on a heavy base that fits easily under the back of your couch or behind a corner table. Felt pads soften the touch of the base's stone underside to protect your floor. The polished metal exterior looks elegant from every angle, simultaneously standing as a tasteful feature of the room while also blending into its surroundings to become part of a cohesive living space. Slightly tinted shades provide a pleasant glow for just about any bulb you use while sitting underneath still sheds plenty of light for reading on a dark evening.
While you can choose between a single lamp, dual lamps, or all three lamps for your usage, their selection is controlled by the single knob on the trunk rather than on each individual lamp. There's no way to choose just any one of the three to be your single source of light, as the one that operates solo from the others is predetermined &mdash; as are the two that function as your dual-light option. And while we love how easily this towering lamp tucks behind furniture, reaching the power knob can be a bit of a challenge if you've placed it behind tall furniture or a wide end table. However, unless you live in a particularly small space &mdash; and we would argue that this lamp is well-suited even for tight living areas &mdash; the Trilage Arc is our favorite floor lamp, with its perfect combination of functionality and polished design.
Settings and Features: Preset 1, 2, or 3 lamps on, positionable swinging arms

For a classy floor lamp to provide plenty of light in your living room, check out our favorite model, the Brightech Trilage Arc. This three-headed lamp is tall, balancing steadily on a heavy base that fits easily under the back of your couch or behind a corner table. Felt pads soften the touch of the base's stone underside to protect your floor. The polished metal exterior looks elegant from every angle, simultaneously standing as a tasteful feature of the room while also blending into its surroundings to become part of a cohesive living space. Slightly tinted shades provide a pleasant glow for just about any bulb you use while sitting underneath still sheds plenty of light for reading on a dark evening.
While you can choose between a single, dual, or all three lamps for your usage &#40;the control is a single knob on the trunk&#41;, there's no way to choose just one of the three lamps to be your single light source. The one that operates solo from the others is predetermined &mdash; as are the two that function as your dual-light option. And while we love how easily this towering lamp tucks behind furniture, reaching the power knob can be a challenge if you've placed it behind tall furniture or a wide end table. However, unless you live in a particularly small space &mdash; and we would argue that this lamp is well-suited even for tight living areas &mdash; the Trilage Arc is our favorite floor lamp, with its perfect combination of functionality and polished design.
Settings and Features: Preset 1, 2, or 3 lamps on, positionable swinging arms

For direct, task-specific lighting, the Simple Designs Tree is our top choice. All three lamps on the metal trunk function independently, with their own knob on the back. Each can be pointed in a 90-degree arc out from the base, and each rotates nearly all the way around, helping you get light to where you need it most. Each lamp can hold a 60-watt bulb, offering more overall light than many similar competitors. The heavy base provides fairly solid stability, and our aesthetics panel appreciated the almost industrial look of the light fixtures.
Still, this look isn't for everyone. And if you're trying to brightly light a whole room &mdash; even a small one &mdash; the highly directional lights of the Simple Designs Tree don't really cut it. It's a bit short for this style of lamp, but works well enough next to a chair or desk. We found it to be less versatile than many other floor lamps, but if you know you want a tree lamp to light up your craft project or magazine article, we're big fans of this one.
Settings and Features: Lamps each twist 350 degrees and tilt 90 degrees

For direct, task-specific lighting, the Simple Designs 3-Light Tree is our top choice. All three lamps on the metal trunk function independently, with their own knob on the back. Each can be pointed in a 90-degree arc out from the base, and each rotates nearly all the way around, helping you get light to where you need it most. Each lamp can hold a 60-watt bulb, offering more overall light than many similar competitors. The heavy base provides fairly solid stability, and our aesthetics panel appreciated the almost industrial look of the light fixtures.
Still, this look isn't for everyone. And if you're trying to brightly light a whole room &mdash; even a small one &mdash; the highly directional lights of the Simple Designs Tree don't really cut it. It's a bit short for this style of lamp, but works well enough next to a chair or desk. We found it to be less versatile than many other floor lamps, but if you know you want a tree lamp to light up your craft project or magazine article, we're big fans of this one.
Settings and Features: Lamps each twist 350 degrees and tilt 90 degrees

Perhaps you're after the classic, single-bulb floor lamp. If so, we heartily recommend the modern Stone & Beam Deco. Its metal base offers clean lines and a stable frame for the large drum shade on top. Overwhelmingly, everyone we asked had something good to say about its looks and its ability to fit in with most decor themes in just about every room. The slightly tinted drum softens the light and spreads it evenly around the space. Its nearly 8-foot long cord allows you to place this lamp nearly anywhere and still find an outlet to power it.
While a bright 60-watt bulb helps the Stone & Beam Deco to reach every corner of the room, it's not an especially bright lamp. Sitting directly underneath it offers sufficient illumination for reading, but the strength of this floor model is in providing ambiance rather than task-specific lighting. It has no special functions &mdash; it simply clicks on and off, with no dimming ability. You're able to pair it with a smart bulb or plug if you prefer a little something extra. Bottom line, unless you need a super bright light, we love how well this lamp softly lights a room, fitting in well to just about any space and decor. 
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Perhaps you're after the classic, single-bulb floor lamp. If so, we heartily recommend the modern Stone & Beam Deco Floor Lamp. Its metal base offers clean lines and a stable frame for the large drum shade on top. Overwhelmingly, everyone we asked had something good to say about its looks and its ability to fit in with most decor themes in just about every room. The slightly tinted drum softens the light and spreads it evenly around the space. Its nearly 8-foot-long cord allows you to place this lamp nearly anywhere and still find an outlet to power it.
While a bright 60-watt bulb helps the Stone & Beam Deco to reach every corner of the room, it's not an especially bright lamp. Sitting directly underneath it offers sufficient illumination for reading, but the strength of this floor model is in providing ambiance rather than task-specific lighting. It has no special functions &mdash; it simply clicks on and off, with no dimming ability. You're able to pair it with a smart bulb or plug if you prefer a little something extra. Bottom line, unless you need a super bright light, we love how well this lamp softly lights a room, fitting in well to just about any space and decor. 
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This surprisingly sturdy console lamp offers nice ambient light. It looks similar to lamps that cost 10 times as much, and the tulip-style base should appeal to fans of mid-century design.

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Sleek and tall, this three-light tree lamp doesn’t require a lot of space but adds both ambient and task illumination, and its brushed brass offers a little glimmer of glamour. A heavy weighted base allays any concerns of accidental tip-overs.

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