Does this type of desk lamp damage the desk? (hardwood, laminate, furniture)

[Fuljago]

the ones that clamp to the actual desk like this,

[annerk]

Some of them have silicone padding to prevent damage--if you can find one of them, you're good to go. Otherwise I'd be careful if the desk is a nice piece of hardwood furniture.

[harry chickpea]

Nah. Had a few like that. Unless some bozo whams the bottom section, no problem.

[South Jersey Styx]

I had one like that and it had cork on it so it didn't damage the wood. You can also use felt pads if you're clamping it to wood.

[Eusibius2]

I had a corked (or padded or something) years and years ago... on a laminate desk like the one in your picture. Never damaged the surface really, but the thing kept coming loose and had to retighten all the time. Finally, one day the lamp got bumped after it was really tight and broke the whole desk top.

So to answer your question - no, it won't damage your desk, just the clutzy people around it will! LOL

[Omaha Rocks]

Originally Posted by Fuljago

the ones that clamp to the actual desk like this,

If the clamp is just hard plastic or metal, yes.

If it is cushioned properly, it should not harm the desk.