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I can't comment on the quality of the Ikea but if you're on a budget then going for a cheap lamp and experimenting with the lamp (bulb) output and colour temp might be a sensible option. I've tested a lot of high stuff including the Flos and most the cost is going toward the packaging and not the light performance. On cheaper units the E14 base limits lamps options but it stops the lamp getting too big and pointing out how weak the springs are. Regarding colour temp if you're in a room with poor amounts of daylight then 4K might be a good shout but if this is for more low light/night time use then i'd advise on 2700-3k with a high CRI (90+, it'll say it some in where in the tech jargon). Especially if you're using it to light your face. Some high end built in units use 3k as a compromise. 4k at night won't be nice. For lighting your face you'll want an opal lamp (bulb) to avoid glare and you might want to consider reflecting off a white surface to avoid shadowing.
Tuneable white with dimming would be the ideal option but i've not come across a good one yet.
jono84-
thanks for the advice, the anglepoise that was in the study with the missus, she's allowed me to bring into the front room, as she's just told me she doesn't like it and doesn't use it.
So your bulb recommendations are helpful.
question, what wattage are you using at night? 60w feels like it'll be too bright, but don't want it to be too dim either..
thanks
cornelius_blackfoot
looking for a nice modern anglepoise like light for my desk (front room dining table) Will primarily be used for making my work area brighter when I'm doing some night working, and also occasionally for putting light on my face for zoom calls when client is in different timezone.
have seen this
https://www.inspyerlighting.co.uk/collections/flos-2/products/flos-kelvin-led-desk-lamp
and this
https://www.inspyerlighting.co.uk/collections/pablo-designs/products/pablo-designs-link-desk-lamp
both of which are much too pricey, but I like the look of them
and this
https://www.lights.co.uk/jielde-signal-si332-table-lamp-with-clamp.html
which has old school anglepoise style but again too pricey.
suggestions for cheaper, but just as good looking, would also need it to clamp to table, rather than sit on it. Desk space is at a premium as I have to pack up and put everything to one side every evening so we can eat dinner.
Thanks