I'm always trying to reduce clutter. This light takes a small footprint on my glass desk using it's clamp and generates a lot of light. Don't expect the light to fill your room like traditional lights but it provides very focused bright light for my desk surface. I have an L-shaped desk and am considering getting a second to cover the entire desk.

I was initially hesitant to get the daylight model (vs. warm light model) since I tend to prefer warmer light but I'm pleased with my choice.

By: Tom, Homeowner  (Powell, OH)

This replaced my hi-tech bedside adjustable halogen lamp for reading before going to sleep. It's great and at half the price! The warm light option is plenty bright on its lowest of four intensity settings, so you don't need to get the brighter lamp alternative for general reading. It adjusts easily and you can keep that perfect setting for bedtime reading and just pivot/rotate the light bar away when you are ready to go to sleep, then pivot it back the next night when getting into bed. Very clean look and functional, you will really like the Z-Bar and its LED (no heat) light source.

By: Robert M., Homeowner  (charleston, sc, usa)

This has it all. Great style. Very versatile. Great light. I got the 5000k in red. It's perfect. My only issues: I would like it if the pivot points moved a little easier. I worry that repeated stressing or sudden movement (kids!) might lead to breakage. It's the perfect computer area light as it's just as wide as a keyboard. Also use it as a piano light and reAding light. The price makes this an outstanding value too! I think I'm getting another!

By: Randall B.,

I have an L shaped desk. The long arm rotates so that I can easily illuminate either side by swinging the arm. This eliminates the need for 2 lamps. The adjustable intensity is a definite plus. I purchased the "warm" version. It is a lot like the incandescent bulbs I like for their lack of stark light.

By: jimk, Homeowner  (Jacksonville,Fl)

PERFORMANCE AND ELEGANCE IN ON PACKAGE - REASONABLE PRICE (AS LONG AS LONGEVITY IS THERE) - WHAT MORE CAN YOU WANT

By: ALPHONSE Q., Homeowner  (TX)

Very well designed task light. Extemely flexible design and much more powerful light intensity than previous models.

By: Jim, Homeowner  (SC)

I have the red color -- very sleek, shiny, excellent color. This has a nice heavy base, seems very well made, and moves in lots of directions for excellent lighting control. The "warm" color light is not quite as bright as I expected (I think the "cool" tone might be brighter -- but not certain); it doesn't light up a large area, but it is a great task lamp, and the warm tone is very pleasant. Overall a high quality and aesthetically pleasing product.

By: Lem, Homeowner  (Washington, DC)

Overall, I'm slightly disappointed in this lamp.

It is beautiful, comes packaged nicely, and the included base has a very re-assuring weight. The lights are bright, and when facing the floor, won't fire misguided light into your eyes. As has been mentioned elsewhere online, the lamp has myriad possibilities with positioning. However, I failed to notice anyone speaking about the quality of the joints, specifically at the base and tip (the joint that attaches to the "light bar.")

The joints are made of a less than sturdy plastic, which while haven't yet failed me, I worry about. Ugly seams (in the joints) detract from the over aesthetic of the lamp. There is a bit of slack/play in the base and final joint, which I fear may get worse with use.

I've rated 3 stars, but really I would've given 3.5 if i had the opportunity.

By: KC, Renter  (San Francisco, CA)

This lamp, in black, was exactly what I was looking for next to my bed.

It is sleek and contemporary and good for reading .

I am very pleased with it.

SS

By: Sandy S., Homeowner  (Atlanta, GA.)

We wanted an interesting style that would provide lighting flexibility. We use it as a bedside table lamp and it is great for reading. Also provides interesting lighting for the rest of the room when configured in different ways.

Package came promptly and it was easy to put together.

By: Matthew L., Homeowner  (Washington DC)

It's very easy to put together. Terrific lighting options- dim and bright. It looks even better in person than it does in the picture. Very thin, very sleek, and easy to maneuver. I also own a Tizio lamp. But I like the Z-bar just as much. It actually provides more light with an equally sleek design.

By: Robert H., Renter  (San Francisco, CA)

This is the greatest accessory I could have bought for my young son's redecorated room. He loves having varying levels of light, and the ability to direct the light up, down, backward, for infinite effects. Paired with a frosted glass desk this has kept him busier than most of his other gadgets combined. Great quality will ensure he enjoys it for a long time to come.

By: KK12345, Homeowner  (Chicago, IL, USA)

Extreme wonderful

By: YANG T., Designer  (Bloomington in USA)

Sturdy and sylish construction, easy assembly, good manuverability, and excellent lighting.

By: Unbiased consumer, Homeowner  (Dallas TX)

This lamp really meets my expectation. After shopping for a night table lamp and going through many disappointments, either because of the poor quality/boring design or excessive price, I finally find what was I was looking for. Although I had to send it back to replace the switch, I am satisfied. Customer service was great and I didn’t have to pay for shipping it back.

By: Gian, Homeowner  (Houston)

Good looking desk light, works well, nice use of LED technology, recommended

By: Simon Y., Homeowner  (Palo Alto, CA, USA)

Finally a product that is as advertised. The slim, yet sturdy construction, is a clear indicator of the quality put into the lamps design. It looks very modern and is definetly unique.

Everyone who enters my office is intrigued by the Z-Bar design.

The table clamp mount is small and thus best used on drafting tables, or desks that do not have a rounded edge. The desktop base (included) is sturdy and simplistic in design.

The overall appearence and functionality of the Z-Bar LED technology is just plain cool! The adjustable light intensity switch is very nice indeed.

By: Mike S., Designer  (Houston, Tx)

i love this lamp the light is pure clean light. i work at night on my computer an it's perfect light for that. I would recommend

this light to anyone looking for a desk lamp. The other reason i pick this lamp was the fact is was a led , i'm trying to be more conscious of the product that i purchase.

By: Denise M. K., Designer  (sarasota,fl)

This lamp is subtle and sleek looking and easy to operate, priced well and as an added bonus uses vry little energy to operate. You can't beat it!

By: MLH, Homeowner  (Illinois)

The Z-Bar High Power LED Desk Lamp is bright enough to illuminate your work area and flexible enough to put the light where you need it. I chose the "warm" light-- it is definitely a warm color and I like it. The older LEDs were a harsh blue, but the new warm ones are perfect. and WOW, those 6 LEDs put out a LOT of light!

By: cjp, Homeowner  (Gig Harbor WA)

This lamp is wonderfully minimal; I love the 4-press light-level control, but next time would get a warmer-colored light bulb.

By: Londa W., Homeowner  (Chilmark, MA)

This lamp is wonderfully minimal; I love the 4-press light-level control, but next time would get a warmer-colored light bulb.

By: Londa W., Homeowner  (Chilmark, MA)

A new, superclean look. It's about time the classic Luxo lamp was eclipsed. The LED technology is the future. Will the joint tighteners hold up over time?

The c-clamp should be beefed up a notch so as not to bend. Still, an A-minus.

By: Lawrence R P., Architect  (Washiington DC, USA)

Very functional and good looking, reasonably priced and solid coverage of work surface. What more could one ask?

By: Work at Home Dad, Homeowner  (piitsburgh, pa)

Own both warm and cool blue lamp versions... certain settings favor the cool blue. The lamp has a minimal profile and appears well made - yet at a fraction of the cost of a Tizio. Can't go wrong...you'll like it

By: Scott M., Homeowner  (Sarasota)

I am extremely happy with this lamp. I was looking for an LED desk lamp that didn’t cost an arm and a leg – yet had a modern well-made design and a bright light source. This certainly fits the bill!

By: Dean W., Homeowner  (Washington, DC)

Interesting pleasing design; simple with easy to manipulate arm. Light adjusts or dims, but at times will flicker.

By: wk, Homeowner  (Connecticut)

The design was clean, simple, and easy to adjust. However it did not illuminate enough of the desk as the light source, straining my eye. I hope the next generation will correct this.

By: Douglas P.,

When I was shopping for this lamp, I was impressed with the style and that's it's one of the few LED-based lamps with a dimming capability. The lamp does come with both a base mount and a C-clamp mount. I used the C-clamp so none of my desk space would be used--nice! I also ordered the sun-like (yellow) bulbs and was pleased with the brightness and the ambiance it created. The light color is not warm, different from my previous halogen lamp, but seemed natural and full-spectrum, like daylight. The wall adapter is small and slender, like a cell phone charger, and easily fits into a crowded power strip. The middle joints of the lamp are firm but operate smoothly if you use leverage at the end of the lamp arm, instead of trying to move it with your hand near the joint. The light section rotates up and down with minimal effort, while the lamp floats effortlessly at the base with a finger push. The "black" color I ordered is more of a rich-looking graphite with a low/satin gloss finish, which makes it stand out nicely from my all black computer workstation. It's worth every penny, and should pay for itself over it's lifespan with the energy savings and 100,000 hour bulb-life. An excellent value over high-priced Italian lamps.

By: Justin, Renter  (Seattle, WA)

Great product. Very sleek and modern design. LEDs are the future and this product is at the cutting edge of the future of lighting. In 10-20 years all lamps will probably be LEDs (unless something better comes out). Comes also with a nice clamp for flexible mounting. I placed it on my window lattice so the lamp won't vibrate when I type at my desk. The arm design is nice, you can swing it over in any fashion for optimal lighting. This thing uses 1/7 of the electricity of a regular desk lamp. 2 of the 6 lights briefly flickered, but has since stopped. Fairly good warranty, however.

By: Justin G., Homeowner  (Seattle)

I was wonderfully surprised when I received my Z-Bar Led Desk Lamp. I had been searching and looking for a long time for a desk lamp that didn't have a large footrprint or had a useful base. I also was looking for a lamp that had versatile movement/arm adjustments, built in dimmer, and was attractive to look at, and something other than the standard single bulb desk lamp. This lamp fit the bill perfect. Well designed, attractive, versatile lighting. I am ordering another lamp for my assistant's desk.

By: , Designer  (Palm Desert, CA USA)

Product is very streamlined, occupies minimal amount of airspace over work desk. 6-way controls to allow for unlimited ways of positioning the light. love the 4 dimmer controls. Unlight other point-source task lamp, the Z-bar spreads light evenly across my computer keyboard, thus lessening amount of eye strain.Aside from functionality, the form and finish of the lamp is very modern and high quality. As an interior designer, I have not seen a better product in this price category.

By: Amy S., Designer  (Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Sleek design, easy to assemble, but not as bright as I would've liked.

By: dcaak, Homeowner  (New Hampshire)

The lamp is thin and will light up the area that is needed.

One way is to attchament the lamp to the end of the table or use lamp face plate to set it on top of the desk. Great design for the product.

By: REG, Homeowner  (Dearborn Hts, Mi)

I bought this lamp because i wanted to conserve on energy. the first thing i noticed when i opened up the box was the lamp was heavy. I put it together and turned it on. I really like the pivoting head with the LED's in them. It is very bright and covers a wide angle of light output. I would recommend this light to anyone.

By: David, Homeowner  (New Jersey)

I wanted an LED lamp for my desk at work because of the low use of energy as well as the reduced heat output. I initially considered the "leaf" lamp, but it was in excess of $400. This lamp works perfectly, produces plenty of focused light for reading, looks amazing and was affordable. I wish it had an on/off switch rather than having to go through the dimmer settings to turn it on and off. Also, I wish they explained more about the difference between the "warm" version and the "daylight" version. I eventually settled on the daylight version as the warm version I figured would feel like incandescent lights at home and make me sleepy, not alert. I'm please with the daylight version and I'd say that the light produced looks like florescent lighting on steroids(very white).

By: David, Homeowner  (Atlanta, GA)

Lamp works great on a desk, and it works great on a night stand. Point it up to get some ambient lighting. My dad says that his 50w halogen desk lamp is too bright sometimes - so I'm going to get one for his desk since the lamp is dimmable.

By: Peter, Homeowner  (Houston, TX)

In a time of going green these lamps help out by saving power while at the same time look great on an end table, or at a workstation. The light is soothing to the eye yet very bright for reading. With its built in dimmer it is perfect for providing accent lighting too.

By: Richard A., Renter  (Orlando, Florida)

From the moment I opened the box, this has surpassed any expectations I might have had. Assembly took 30 seconds -- pure plug and play. You can use the heavy/sturdy base or a clip on mount (included). The range of lighting intensity is great from a low that still gives off sufficient light to the most intense, which lights up an entire area. It is sleek, it moves into almost any position, and my guests marvel at it. I liked it so well I bought 2 more. I have the "cool white", which I love. For once, an internet purchase that has been A++++ from the moment it arrived.

By: SmittyNYLA, Homeowner  (San Francisco)

I'm a graphic designer and I had purchased the original Z-bar light to function as a desk a lamp and for looking at photos and proofs. I liked the temperature of the LED light and the adjustability was fantastic. Unfortunately it wasn't always bright enough at certain times of the day on my desk. So I decided to migrate the old Z-bar to a darker desk and try the high-power Z-bar.

The high-power version solved the problem! It's much brighter and is useful any time of day. The lamp itself is very cleverly jointed and can be twisted and bent for different situations. Unlike the original the high-power version also has a three setting dimmer. I don't use this much, but it's nice to have. I'm very happy with this lamp.

By: MightyElk, Designer  (Boston)

Perfect fit for my client who had very little space on her desk and low shelves overhead but needed more light in a tight space.

By: Jarret, Designer  (New York, NY)

I used the original Z-bar (66 LED version) and found it a bit dim. This one is the first LED lamp I have found anywhere that is bright enough for comfortable use. (I mainly use them next to a computer workstation in a dimly lit room.) It's expensive but if you can afford it you will enjoy the great design and lighting it provides.

By: Scott, Homeowner

I was looking for a compact, good looking desk/reading lamp that was also "green". I've read about LED lights and decided to try this one. I could not be happier with this product. Having multiple intensity levels and the white light, makes this just right for any activity: reading, computer desk, task light, etc. I like the included desk stand and the separate clamp to attach it to the edge of a counter. It was unbelievably easy to assemble since there are only 2 solid push together parts. The construction is very good; made of all metal with solid swival joints and it has a good "feel" to it. I would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone looking for a good looking quality lamp. To top it all off, I received the lamp, very well packaged, within 2 - 3 days with no problems at all. It's a little pricey but I think the technology and material quality make it worth it.

By: Pat, Homeowner  (new jersey)

for 2 years I used the older model (less powerful / no dimming) for as needed task lighting, at my desk -it has worked well.

We needed bedside reading lights so I bought 2. The light color is great, the dimming feature coupled with the higher output is a big plus when my wife wants to sleep and I want to continue reading or vice et versa. The versatility and reconfigurability allow the light to be focused where it is needed so the other person is not disturbed. Clean modern look and much more efficient than halogen or incandescent and better light than cf.

By: DK, Homeowner  (NJ)

I have had this lamp for a week set-up next to my home computer workstation and am very pleased. It takes up little space, is well articulated and can be easily positioned depending on needs. The light head turns 360 degrees, and I like pointing it at the ceiling for a wonderful indirect glow that gently fills the room. The intensity settings and choice of base or clamp increase its versatility. I am considering getting another one for my office at work.

By: wilson h., Designer  (missouri)

Some LED lights are very dim. Turned on full this light is bright enough - the dimmer is a valuable feature. The base and joints make it easy to position. For treehuggers, one slight disappointment is the tranformer, that continues to draw power when the lamp is turned off. If not for that, this would be an extremely energy efficient lamp.

By: Geo, Homeowner  (MA)

Stylish, unobstrusive, provides the right amount of light without glare. Very sturdy. Would prefer an even warmer light, but I realize that 3000k is currently the lowest LED technology has advance.

By: Mark M., Homeowner  (Chicago)

A co-worker had this light and I enjoyed what his did for him so I started to watch the site and finally needed to replace my desk lamp and went for this one. Other than one casing around one of the lights not staying in, it's great lamp. Does give out more heat than I thought it would, but less then my other lamp.

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By: Adam L., Homeowner  (Auburn, Washington, USA)

Desk lighting seems to fall into two categories - cheap and designer expensive. This light reaches for a middle ground. Less than $200, well made, and very versatile. The fixture comes with a table clamp as well as a broad base. The reach and adjustability are batter than most lights I have used. The LED array is quite bright with 4 settings. My only quip is that one must push through the brightness settings both in turning on the lamp to its highest setting and shutting down - a simple on/off switch with separate brightness control would be preferable.

By: Brian S., Architect  (Portland, Oregon)

I have been looking for an LED desk lamp to replace a halogen lamp. This lamp exceeds my expectations. The warm white light (3200K - 3700K) is a very pleasing color temperature for working with books and journals while looking at the LCD monitor. The light from the six high power LEDs is brighter than expected. The Z-bar frame is made well. Its design allows for a very wide range of lighting angles. Am super happy with it.

By: John M., Homeowner  (Rocklin, CA, USA)

The Koncept High-Power Z-bar desk lamp is more adjustable and sleeker than just about any other lamp available, bright (dimmable, too), and super energy efficient (<10 watts). It's just about the perfect desk lamp. If you're willing to spend more than $150 dollars on a desk lamp, this is without a doubt the one to get (as of early 2008). Even if you *can* spend several hundred dollars more on a competitor's desk lamp (LED or otherwise), you're not going to get a better lamp. I've personally had the original (low-power) version of the Z-Bar for several years now (since late 2005), and it's held up well. My only complaints about the original were that it was never very bright, the light was a little bluish, and the AC adapter was always a little warm even when the lamp was powered off. The new High-Power version of the lamp (which I've had for a few weeks now) fixes all these problems. The only problem now is finding one to buy. YLighting offered these at the same price as the manufacturer (manufacturer didn't have any in stock though), along with free shipping, and I got the lamp within a week. (By the way, if you're not willing to spend $150 on a lamp, go with a simple <$30 50W halogen lamp or a slightly more expensive T2 or T5 fluorescent lamp.)

By: Peter, Homeowner  (Houston, TX)