Ponte X-Large Table Lamp by Sean Lavin for Visual Comfort

The Ponte X-Large Table Lamp by Sean Lavin is a slim, jointed task lamp that looks like a drafting arm. A flat base anchors two thin arms that fold at an elbow and end in a small LED head you can aim. It stands 13.5 inches tall, reaches up to 18.9 inches wide and plugs into a wall outlet with a six-foot black cloth cord.

A touch dimmer on the lamp gives you three light levels. Choose Nightshade Black, Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass or Polished Nickel.

The Design Story

Sean Lavin designs lighting by working with light, form and material, drawing on art, architecture, travel and technology. Ponte reduces the task lamp to its structure: two thin links, one pivot and a light source the size of a matchbox. Visual Comfort calls it minimal in scale yet significant in function, and the pivoting head is what makes it work, because you can aim the light exactly where it is needed and leave the rest of the surface clear.

Why You'll Love It

Ponte is the lamp for a desk, a nightstand or a reading nook where you want a light that does a job and stays out of the way. The arm reaches out over a book, a keyboard or a sketchpad, and the head pivots to aim the light. The head puts out 310 lumens of 3000K light at 90 CRI, bright enough to read by and soft enough not to glare. Three dimming levels let you step down for the evening. In Polished Nickel or Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass it also reads as a small piece of jewelry on a dark wood desk.

Built to Last

The lamp is made of aluminum and brass and weighs 9 lbs, so it sits solidly on its flat base. It is ETL listed for indoor, dry locations only. Visual Comfort backs it with a five-year warranty.

Product Details

Where It Shines

On a desk, a nightstand, a reading nook, a console, a drafting table or a home-office shelf, or anywhere a bright, aimable pool of light matters more than a big shade.

Who This Is Not For

Ponte is a plug-in lamp for indoor use, so it needs an outlet within six feet and is not for a patio or bathroom. It is rated for dry locations only. If you want a soft, wide glow to light a whole room, a shaded lamp will serve you better; Ponte's small head puts its light into one spot.

Questions We Hear Most

Can I aim the light?

Yes. The arm and head pivot, so you can position the light where you need it.

How bright is it?

It delivers 310 lumens at 3000K and 90 CRI. A three-step touch dimmer on the lamp lets you set the level.

Can I use it outside or in a bathroom?

No. Its spec sheet lists an indoor only, dry location rating.

Is the light bulb replaceable?

The lamp uses a built-in LED module rated for 50,000 hours (L70), so there is no bulb to buy or change.

How long is the cord?

The cord is 6 feet (72 inches) of black cloth cable.

Which finish should I choose?

Nightshade Black disappears on a dark desk, Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass warms wood and stone, and Polished Nickel brightens a modern interior.

Why We Love It

A good task lamp should do its job and then get out of the way. Ponte reaches out when needed and puts the light where you point it.

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