Abstract: A full spectrum desk lamp is configured with a universal docking station built into the base of the lamp for charging battery operated portable electronic devices. The charging module for the portable electronic device is plugged into a commercial electrical power outlet provided at the back of the base of the lamp. The charger cord plug end is snaked through a groove in the base of the lamp and up through a passage into the docking station well for access and connection to a portable electronic device placed in the well of the docking station. A tool may be used to help pass the cord plug end up through the base of the lamp.