Creating a beautiful and productive home office can be a fun challenge, especially when it comes to making your space more efficient. If you’re looking to strike the perfect balance between aesthetic appeal, practical pricing, and efficient light production, you’d be hard pressed to do better than one of IKEA’s classic work lamps, the TERTIAL.

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The TERTIAL work lamp from IKEA (a modest $19.99) has been a mainstay since 1998, and it doesn’t take much effort to realize why it has stood the test of time. With a timeless shape and body design that allows it to be adjusted over any work surface or even mounted on the wall, you can make use of the TERTIAL in many different contexts within your home office. Adjusting it couldn’t be easier — just clamp it on and go. This ensures peak efficiency in your busiest space, which isn’t to be dismissed: If you currently lack a work lamp, you’re missing out on significant potential productivity in your home office. In fact, an International Labor Organization brief has shown that optimal lighting can improve productivity and reduce the frequency of errors.

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In addition to its low price and versatile design, the TERTIAL is easy to maintain and can be kept clean with a damp cloth and mild cleaner. If your desk is large enough and has a thin enough lip, you can easily mount the TERTIAL to your desktop, as its clamp will accommodate 2 ¼ inches. While many users will make use of the desk clamp, you can also securely mount it on a wall where it can then be angled down over a bookshelf, or even over your desk in the event that you lack sufficient surface space to fit the lamp.

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Owners of the TERTIAL have reviewed it well online, with most praising its appearance, quality, value, and ease of assembly. One customer summed it up by writing, “Obsessed. Easy to assemble, love the design and functionality, nice matte / satin smooth finish. Classic. Can’t beat the price.” Another reviewer noted its value and versatility: “Great inexpensive light! I’m a nail tech and traded my $175 slim light for this one! Doesn’t bother my eyes and gives me the perfect light!” Whether your office is really short on light or you just need a stylish accent lamp to complete your space, the TERTIAL is a great find.