31 Best Table Lamps and Bedside Lamps of 2023

The refined gold stand and scalloped white shade makes Pottery Barn’s Amelia 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.

Quirky lamp base? Check. Cute linen shade? Check. Will look good on just about any nightstand? Double check.

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 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 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).

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!

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.

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.

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. 

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.

We’ve said it before: Here at Clever, we’re nuts about knots. There’s just something so fun about the shape—so it makes sense why this distinctly shaped, hand-sculpted ceramic lamp would stand out to us. Designed by Rory Shamlian, the Link Lamp will do the most for any room while not taking up too much space. Situate it on a living room table or hallway console and let it work as the conversation-starting piece any time you have guests.

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.

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).

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.

Marvel at this metallic ’70s-inspired table lamp (available in every color of the rainbow). It’s not too large at 16.5’’ in height, meaning it packs a punch of style while not taking up too much space.

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 a subtle 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, which offers a unique glimpse inside the base of the lamp. It’s available in brass and gunmetal (pictured).

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. It keeps things minimalistic yet still stylish with a simple yet fun silhouette and bright pop of color.

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.

Incorporate a touch of decadence to your nightstand with this chandelier-style lamp. With two tiers that feature a crystal honeycomb on the bottom and layers of dripping clear gems on top—all accented by a gold base—you can easily fulfill all your royalty fantasies or Gilded Age dreams.

You won’t find many lamps like this one on the market. Etsy artisan Tedzukuri crafts these fun, geometric pieces inspired by origami art.

This earthenware pick is a perfect oversized table lamp pick and channels major cozy Southwestern vibes. We especially think it would pair well with the Havana leather chair, which is one of our favorite accent chairs.

You might not believe that the fibers used to create these delicate-looking lampshades are part bamboo, part recycled plastic bottles. Made by hand at Thailand’s Traditional Bamboo Handicraft Center, each lamp will have slight variations (it takes three craftspeople to craft each piece!), which adds charm. We think you’ll love the look so much, you’ll want to spring for the matching floor lamp as well.

This picture perfect light source, designed by May cover star Justina Blakeney, can be paired with a variety of lampshades, but it’ll surely steal the show no matter how bold the pattern. Made in India of solid wood, it’s also got beautiful brass feet for standing out on any surface you grace with its presence. 

Not only are these cozy and simple nightstand lamps available in two colors, they’re also available in two sizes. The timeless ceramic has a gorgeous, textured finish.

This oversized desk lamp is equally suited to be a table lamp. The mushroom-inspired design is made in Turkey out of textured iron. 

Although the colors on this lamp from Banana Republic's new home line are muted, the piece really makes a statement with is uniquely shaped based that features a cut-out.