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  • \n Beautiful doughnut design\n <\/li>\n
  • \n Works on tables and walls\n <\/li>\n
  • \n Durable, high-quality ABS plastic\n <\/li>\n
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  • \n Easy to replace bulbs\n <\/li>\n
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    • \n You’ll need a smart hub, either one of your own or Ikea’s, to control this lamp\n <\/li>\n
    • \n The remote struggled to function well once I turned to app controls\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n