Top 10 Energy-Saving LED Desk Lamps

Energy-efficient lighting has advanced by leaps and bounds over the past several years, and no place has the pace of technological splendor been more stunning than in the case of the LEDs. These brilliant little light sources are extraordinarily energy-efficient, emit very little heat, and can shine for up to 19 years - that's 40 times longer than incandescent bulbs. Even better, as they enter the consumer market, innovation is really taking hold -- today's LED's are dimmable, offer selectable shades of white to balance your interior decor, and are available in an incredible array of shapes and sizes. Without further ado, read on for our 7 favorite LED desk lamps!

Leaf Lamp by Yves Béhar
Celebrity designer Yves Béhar created this sexy swiveling desk lamp which consists of several smoothly sculpted pieces of aluminum brimming with 20 LEDs at one end. You can instantly change the intensity and color of the light from warm to cool by sliding a finger along its touch-sensitive controls, it's capable of full light for at least 60,000 hours, and it's made of 37 percent recycled materials and is up to 95 percent recyclable.
$379 at Herman Miller Store

Crystal Light by QisDesign
For a more ambient eco-lighting solution, we love QisDesign's gorgeous glowing Crystal Light, which consists of a luminous set of icosahedrons that snap together using magnets. Each cluster of LED lights can change colors independently or all at once, and they can be infinitely expanded by purchasing an additional set of bulbs.
Price TBD from QisDesign

LED Blocks by Glide-Inc
These chic modern LED blocks by Glide-Inc are another awesome modular lighting system that can be snapped together à la LEGOs to form an endless array of shapes to suit any lighting need. The luminous cubes are composed of resin and they lock together using a simple key mechanism. We love the mid century charm and warm wood tones of their "Chocolate" series, although they also offer a much brighter "Candy" color pallete that is perfect for kids.
$109 at Glide-Inc

MANTIS Lamp by Böttcher + Henssler
The MANTIS Lamp is a refined ultra-minimalist design that excels as a modern light source with a light visual footprint. Available in floor and table versions, the design features a 300mm long energy-saving LED strip that provides a neutral white light. An aluminum tube playfully perched upon a wooden base completes the lamp's cantilevered form, which reflects its angular insectoid namesake.
Price TBD from Böttcher + Henssler

SUNNAN Solar Work Lamp by IKEA
If you're on the hunt for an energy-efficient desk lamp on a budget, look no further than IKEA's SUNNAN Work Lamp. This cute little LED light is available in an eye-catching array of colors, and best of all it's powered completely by the sun. Simply set it out on a sunny desk and it will charge throughout the day, providing 3 hours of clean green energy once the sun sets.
$20 from IKEA

Seagull Light by QisDesign
This elegant Seagull Light features a set of adjustable LED "wings" that mimic a bird in flight. Two knobs at the lamp's base allow for easy adjustment of light intensity, and the twin LEDs can be easily angled to suit a variety of lighting situations.
$648 from Metropolitan Decor

Paper Pulp w101 Lamp by Claesson Koivisto Rune
This elegant desk lamp looks like a single sheet of paper that has been carefully folded into a luminous origami crane. In reality, it's made from DuraPulp, a renewable and 100% biodegradable material made from paper. A collaboration between architecture/design firm Claesson Koivisto Rune, lighting company Wästberg, and forestry industry company Södra, the sculptural lamp redirects conventional paper use methods in the lighting industry.
Price TBD at Wastberg

Equo LED Desk Lamp
Koncept's ultra-modern LED desk lamps have garnered heaps of acclaim throughout the years, and their latest iteration is the most streamlined design to date. The Equo is a minimalist LED-laden task lamp that is counterbalanced so that it can be effortlessly adjusted into any position. The lamp's 28 bright white LEDs consume just 6 watts of energy, and a touch-sensitive control on the lamp's stem makes adjusting light intensity a snap.
$250 at Koncept

Great Mushrooming LED Lamp
If you're looking for a lamp less ordinary, these enchanting LED mushroom lamps are sure to lend your desk a dose of woodland charm. Each one is carefully handcrafted from LED lights and reclaimed wood, and we dig their cheeky industrial on/off switches.
Price TBD at Great Mushrooming

Trask Lamp by MIO
The green design masterminds at MIO conjured up this clever "Trask" LED lamp, which can function equally well as a task lamp or a set of track lighting. It consists of a set of laser-cut recycled metal pieces that house an LED strip light, and the entire lamp can be flat-packed to cut down on its shipping footprint.
$225 at MIO

What are your favorite energy saving desk accessories?

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