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Before you spin into a redecorating frenzy, consider the transformative power of the table lamp. The best table lamps provide a bold and bright impact to any room. Plus, they’re incredibly versatile. You can add them to a shelf on a bookcase, place them on a bedside table, show them off in an entryway, and get highly creative. Besides illuminating the room, today’s high-design lamps can also make a decor statement wherever you place them. While lamps with chrome or brass finishes serve as radiant and eye-catching accents, those made using marble or concrete can add texture to a sleek space. Whatever your design scheme or lighting needs, the best table lamps will flip the switch in your home. Ahead, discover 31 of our top picks in a variety of styles.
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This design-forward, white table lamp has us doing a double take.
If your aesthetic skews coastal, eclectic, or bohemian, you just might need this rattan lamp in your life. You can use it as a bedside table lamp or as an accent on a console table. The unique find is available in green or natural (pictured).
LED Table Lamp with Dimmer
This Amazon bestseller is one of the most popular products purchased by our readers in 2021. It turns on simply by tapping the base, is dimmable, and has a USB port. It comes in more than eight colors (including teal, pink, blue, black, and gray). An LED light bulb is even included with your purchase, so you’ll be ready to go as soon as it arrives!
If you’re looking for the perfect lamp for your home office or living room, this polished nickel piece fits the bill. It’s subtle but pretty, and will blend in wherever you set it.
Friend of All Small Tabletop Pyramid Lamp
A small profile doesn’t mean you can’t have a big impact. Case in point: This tiny, stained glass pyramid lamp is a nod to Tiffany lamps of yore.
This fabulous pleated shade sits atop a sleek polished brass base. It’s available in two sizes. The large version stands 20.5-inch tall and the small version stands 15-inch tall. Find it in deep red, bright red, gray, white, mustard, and green (pictured).
Quirky lamp base? Check. Cute linen shade? Check. Will look good on just about any nightstand? Double check.
Roar & Rabbit Ripple Ceramic Table Lamp
We’d happily plug in this pretty lamp. The rippled texture really makes it stand out, and given that it’s available in two neutrals (gray and ivory) and four sizes, you’re sure to find the perfect size to fit your exact needs. The lamp is made of glazed ceramic and features a linen shade.
We love how the patterned glass casts a mottled, warm glow on its surrounding surfaces. Prefer a lighter shade? It’s also available in cream and blue or pearl.
Ceramic Table Lamp with Rope Shade Brown
Boho queen Justina Blakeney brings her signature touch to this adorable ceramic table lamp. The sculptural base of this decorative light is topped with a natural rope tapered drum shade for a distinct look.
Marvel at this metallic ’70s-inspired table lamp (available in every color of the rainbow).
This petite accent lamp is a perfect blend of contemporary and glam aesthetics. The drum shade features a black, textured fabric that adds a luxe touch.
The Sidnie lamp from beloved brand Schoolhouse is also one of the best desk lamps you can invest in for for a high-quality lighting scheme. We love the simple design–you can never go wrong with a mushroom lamp in our book–and it’s available in three elegant colors.
Sculptural Faceted USB Table Lamp
This light will upgrade the ambiance of any room. The clear glass shade pairs beautifully with the modern, metal base, where you’ll find a USB port and an on-off switch. A white LED bulb is included, and the lamp is also compatible with dimmable smart bulbs if you prefer.
Another of the best bedside lamps (or side table lamps, for that matter) is this West Elm find with an asymmetrical, modern design that’s available in black, moss, rust, gray, and white (pictured).
This stunning, little lamp is made with hand-blown smoked glass. It’s available in brass and gunmetal (pictured).
Yowie x Gantri Tiny Table Light
When it first debuted, commerce writer Audrey Lee noted that this adorable little lamp is “inspired by mushrooms, Disney’s Fantasia, and flower petals.” It’ll provide just enough light to create the right vibes and will always provide a joyful interior design moment. Available in red, forest green or sand.
This little task lamp is such a cutie we had to include it. The petite pick is perfect for small surfaces that larger lamps could overwhelm. Pop one onto your accent table or end table and it will give you fantastic light without taking up a lot of room. Shop the lamp in ash, industrial yellow, and alder green (pictured).
Give this thick clay lamp a home at your bedside, on your desk, or on your bookshelf.
SOTTAE Modern Table Lamp Set
What’s better than one table lamp? Two table lamps. Add this ridged pair with white fabric shades to your bedside tables for both an ambient light and an immediate upgrade to your home decor.
Add a touch of elegance to your space with this neutral table lamp that emits a champagne glow.
Etsy artisan Tedzukuri crafts these fun, geometric pieces inspired by origami art.
How sweet is the Kara Table Lamp from Urban Outfitters? This item, which is the second floral-inspired piece on our list, is less of a powerful reading lamp and more of a dreamy night light, and also has a retro feel. Each piece is painted by hand for an extra dose of darling and is available in two soft shades—lime green with blue details (pictured) or white with a yellow trim.
Dimmable Reading Light This earthenware pick rounds out our list of the best oversized table lamps and channels major Southwestern vibes.