Leap Table Lamp - Black

Leap Table Lamp - Black by Article — living room lighting, Overall: 23" W x 8" D x 20" H. Compare it with similar pieces across brands, and see the rooms it appears in.

Leap Table Lamp - Black by Article
  • Brand: Article
  • Category: Living room lighting
  • Price: $79
  • Dimensions: Overall: 23" W x 8" D x 20" H
  • Materials: plastic, metal
  • Colours: black
  • Rooms: Living room, Bedroom, Dining room, Home office
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Room×Lab Review · Review updated August 28, 2026

Black Leap owners praise the looks, heavy base, value and easy setup; some found it oversized or its beam too narrow

Room×Lab read all 84 distinct written owner reviews of the Leap Table Lamp - Black, dated April 2018 through July 2026. Every one was written for the black table lamp, not the Leap floor lamp, sconce or bundles. Owners describe setup, looks and use on desks, side tables, bedsides and a piano; only three comment on how the lamp has held up over time. Most owners rate it four or five stars. The six reviews below show three specific complaints, one mixed review and two typical praises, so complaints appear more often here than they do across all reviews.

Room×Lab rating: 7.8 out of 10 (medium confidence). Owners of the black Leap rate it highly for its looks, sturdy heavy base, easy setup and value. The caveats: some found it larger than expected or wanted the arm, not only the shade, to adjust in height, and its focused beam and exposed-bulb glare did not suit every reading or work spot.

  • Check the footprint before ordering: 10 favorable size-and-fit mentions; 6 concerns — Among the 84 written reviews, most owners who discussed fit were satisfied, but some found the shade or base unexpectedly large for a small desk, side table, bedside surface or piano; one found it much larger than the pictures suggested.
  • Design-to-price value generally lands well: 8 favorable value mentions; 3 concerns — Favorable comments often paired the lamp’s distinctive design with a reasonable price. The concerns centered on finish quality that disappointed some owners and on return costs, which one owner called unacceptable.
  • Setup is usually straightforward: 7 favorable assembly mentions; 1 concern — Most owners who discussed assembly found it easy. In October 2022 one owner’s arm would not thread into the base, leaving the lamp unusable despite troubleshooting; another found alignment awkward.

Before buying

Measure your desk or side table against the 23-inch width and large shade, and choose the Leap for focused task light, not room lighting. Visible cord routing and limited arm adjustment surprised some owners.

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