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By Kristi Kellogg and Sarah Madaus
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, terracotta, or travertine can add texture to a sleek space.
Accent lighting has always been a thing, but lately, with the rise of anti-Big Light content on TikTok and Reels, the demand for cute, trendy lighting options is going way up. And we get it—relying on built-in overhead light fixtures feels cold and corporate, while smaller lamps create a warmer ambiance. They also provide a way to show off your sense of interior style.
Whatever your design scheme or lighting needs, the best table lamps will flip the switch in your home, and practically remove the need to turn on the Big Light. Ahead, discover 34 of our favorites in a variety of styles that you'll add to your wishlist, too.
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This design-forward, white table lamp (which is inspired by a Japanese lantern) 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, plus the natural rattan accent of the shade. 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 table lamp can be recharged with a micro USB cable and a charge lasts up to ten hours.
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).
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.
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.
If you’re a fan of mixing patterns and maximalist boho spaces, this House of Hackney lamp with its floral patterned lamp shade, textured base, and antique brass finishes 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.
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 dimming bulb, but the lamp will shine whether you have it powered on or off thanks to the noodle-laden base.
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.
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.
The Celeste lamp takes an already distinct silhouette and elevates it even more with contrasting materials and colors. It features a white marble base and a black lamp shade, but the golden aluminum peaking out from inside the shade really steals the show. It’ll add even more of a glow to your space thanks to its reflective surface.
Looking for some living room table lighting with a touch of coastal grandma style? Look no further than this rattan lamp from Serena and Lily. Measuring at 33 inches tall, it can fill up any empty space you need it to while perfectly illuminating it.
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. We like it perched on a windowsill in the bath (if you're lucky enough to have one of those).
If you’re shooting for full-on Scandi-style, then this wood table lamp from West Elm is for you. With an adjustable height and angle, the wood material and exposed cord inspires thoughts of long nights of work bathed in the lamp’s warm glow—making it an ideal piece for your desk.
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).
We love how the patterned glass shade casts a mottled, warm glow on its surrounding surfaces. Prefer a lighter shade? It’s also available in cream and blue or pearl.
Another of the best bedside lamps (or side table lamps, for that matter) is this West Elm find with a subtle asymmetrical, modern design that’s available in black, moss, rust, gray, and white (pictured).
This lamp stands tall at 16 inches or 21 inches with its white ceramic base, but the matching pleated white shade is what really stands out to us. It makes it versatile enough for a credenza in a relaxed beach house or as a bedside table lamp in a cozy primary bedroom.
Although the colors on this lamp from BR Home’s new home line are muted, this piece really makes a statement with is uniquely shaped base and cut-out.
If you like your accent lamps with a side of high-tech function, this bedside smart lamp from Loftie (which took home a 2024 Sleep Award) fits the bill. The base acts as a sunrise alarm to wake you up gently. You can choose from preset sunset hues or create your own color palette. Regardless, the light emitted from Loftie adds a romantic, warm ambience to your bedroom oasis.
Don’t sleep on IKEA’s newer collections. The spherical FADO lamp has taken over TikTok because of its versatility with a number of different interior design styles. Our favorite tip? Use a smart lightbulb to change the color (say, pink or orange) for a tasteful pop of whimsy in your home.
Neon and bright LED strip lights are having a moment, and for the most part, the trend is a little tacky. But there are ways to do it right. Case in point: This tube light from HAY, which can be propped in an unassuming corner to add a pop of brightness to the space. It comes in a handful of colors—grab a few and create your own fixture.
Here’s a lamp that doubles as art. This stately, squat piece is made from a solid marble base and a burnished brass and stainless steel shade. It'll look handsome on a nightstand or side table.
Inspired by the ways flowers open as the sun passes, Gantri’s porcelain, abstract lamp allows a peek of light to pass through the room. This is true accent lighting, so don’t expect it to be a reading light.
mushroom touch lamp This small empire table lamp is basically asking for you to snuggle up with a book (or your Instagram feed, if we’re being realistic). The marble base paired with the brass-finished shade is a surprising, yet delicate combination of industrial and minimalist styles.