I Found a Detachable Ring Light Lamp That Looks Like Modern Art — And It’s Only $80 at Target

Brightech’s Saturn Desk Lamp gives this OG internet accessory a postmodern glow up

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I’ve always thought of ring lights as relics of OG YouTube: the backbone of What’s in My Bag? videos, mall hauls, and global treat taste tests. Do they make you look flawless? Absolutely. Are the lights themselves chic? Let’s not kid ourselves. But Brightech, an innovative family-run lighting brand, may or may not have just changed my mind, turning this internet-era accessory into one of the most strikingly modern table lamps I’ve seen in 2024.

Brightech’s Saturn Desk Lamp features circular LED lights with a three-way dimmer capability — and importantly: they’re removable. Whether you’re adjusting the mood, adding or subtracting light, or just enjoying the novelty as a party trick, this $80 table lamp is brimming with surprises.

The Saturn hits all the right notes with it comes to current lighting trends. Its circular rings feel artistic and mid-century in their design, while the LED lights bring a distinctly modern edge. With its barely-there sleek frame and shiny brass finish, this lamp is like a miniature light installation for your living room, bedroom, office — or anywhere, really. Who needs to visit LACMA when you’ve got this piece of post-modern brilliance sitting on your side table?

Plus, Brightech — self-described as offering “designer lighting without the designer markup”— has been racking up 4.9/5-star reviews for over a decade. So, you can rest easy knowing this isn’t just a stylish buy; it’s a sound one too.

And the brand didn’t stop at just one lamp — oh no, there’s a whole family of detachable ring lamps to explore. Each Brightech configuration feels even more mid-century and minimalist than the last, making my deep dive into their collection a surprisingly delightful rabbit hole. If YouTubers had lamps like this back in the day, would we have stayed tuned in for longer? I’d like to think so. You can shop three other styles of my modern table lamp favorite below.

Julia Demer
Style Editor

Formerly covering fashion at L’Officiel USA, style maven Julia Demer brings her love of design to Livingetc’s world of interiors. As the title’s New York-based Style Editor, Julia's work reflects a sharp eye for detail and an innate passion for aesthetics. Her journey began with a strong foundation in design, honing her craft at renowned establishments like The Row and even establishing her own eponymous fashion brand. Julia’s design background is evident in the way she thoughtfully curates shopping edits, always maintaining a focus on emerging trends while preserving timeless sensibilities. For Julia, fashion and interiors go hand in hand, reflecting her lifelong commitment to perfecting the art of style.