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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—and not just because of the light they shine. 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 with their style. High-design lamps can also make a statement wherever you place them. While lamps with chrome or brass finishes serve as radiant and eye-catching accents, those made with 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 37 of our top picks in a variety of styles.
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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.
Anyone with an inexplicable love for the Pixar lamp will want to check out one of these for their own desk. This Crate & Barrel lamp will deliver and then some. Yes, it’s technically a kids lamp—but we think its eye-catching yellow color also makes it ideal for anyone whose design style leans into bright, bold, and maximalist.
This design-forward, white table lamp has us doing a double take thanks to its shape and subtle texturing.
The refined gold stand and scalloped white shade makes the Pottery Barn Kids lamp perfect for anyone who likes to keep things classic, simple, and vintage-inspired (even if you’re an adult!). Plus, you can adjust the height and make it up to 18" tall.
The Flos Chiara takes “accent table lamp” to a whole new realm with its futuristic, vaguely alien-like shape. Designed by Mario Bellini in 1969, the Chiara features a sheet of steel folded into a cylinder base with a hat on top to hide the light nestled inside (which also happens to reflect and diffuse the glow). It’s giving Star Trek in the best way possible.
This stunning little lamp is made with hand-blown smoked glass, which offers a unique glimpse inside the base of the lamp. It’s available in brass and gunmetal (pictured).
This lamp offers the best of both worlds: it’s simple, but still eye-catching with its basic shape and a base that offers an earthy pop of color. We can see this right at home on a foyer table, lighting up your entryway for all to see.
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!
Not only is the Flowerpot Lamp, designed by Verner Panton, a modern design staple–it’s also a portable lamp with endless versatility. Need a little more light during transitional hours? How about an extra glow for your outdoor dining table? This LED-powered light can be recharged with a micro USB cable and a charge lasts up to ten hours.
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.
This lamp features a simple industrial style that can blend in with most decor styles. It’s touch control and also features a USB charging port, making it the ideal choice for a bedside table lamp.
Quirky lamp base? Check. Cute linen shade? Check. Will look good on just about any nightstand? Double check.
This tripod table lamp perfectly meshes a Scandi silhouette with midcentury-modern materials. You can purchase the lamp individually to serve as your new desk light or as a set of two and use them for matching bedside table vignettes. Either way, it’ll lend a refined and bookish look thanks to the deep walnut wood and gold.
In a similar vein, the Wally Lamp from Urban Outfitters also brings a quirkily shaped footprint with its crossing lights. Made from poly-resin, iron, and glass, the Wally injects a retro vibe whether you’re trying to replicate a 70s club feel in your living room or add an extra bit of fun to a bedroom or dining room.
If you’re a fan of mixing patterns and maximalist boho spaces, this House of Hackney lamp with its floral patterned lamp shade and textured base is just for you.
Although the colors on this lamp from Banana Republic's new home line are muted, the piece really makes a statement with is uniquely base that features some fun shapes.
You’ve likely seen this small viral lamp on Instagram or TikTok. Available in six different colors, the Urban Outfitters bestseller will serve perfectly as an accent lamp on a bookshelf or bedside table. Try it stacked on top of some of the books in your ever growing TBR pile.
This lamp might be marketed for kids, but truthfully we find the funky geode base on this PB Teen table lamp a design feature that could fit especially well in a neutral minimalist space.
For the food lovers who also have a taste (pun fully intended) for quirky design, this noodle lamp will land right in your alley. It comes with a dimmable bulb, but the lamp will shine whether you have it powered on or off thanks to the noodle-laden base.
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).
Why buy a lamp with a regular bulb when you could get this futuristic shape that looks like it belongs in a spaceship? It makes for an ideal desk lamp or for a side table bordering your couch.
Pretty Bedside Lamps Give this thick clay lamp a home at your bedside, on your desk, or on your bookshelf. It keeps things minimalistic yet still stylish with a simple yet fun silhouette and bright pop of color.