Finding the right lighting for your space can make or break the room. You need to consider so many things—shade or no shade? LED or incandescent? A traditional pair or something small and sculptural, like a Noguchi lantern?
Then, of course, there are all of the lighting trends you’ve been wanting to try out. (Darn you, Pinterest!) While installing and uninstalling pendant fixtures and bubble chandeliers isn’t really an option, the humble table lamp provides territory ripe for experimentation. Here are fifteen of our favorites, sure to inspire your next “Eureka!” moment—bulb not included.
Menu Concrete & Brass Table Lamp, $199
A glowing orb set in a concrete base, this unapologetically minimal design comes with one indulgent feature—a brass dial to adjust the light to your liking.
Tom Dixon Stone Table Light, $305
Inspired by the brand’s own spice grinder, this sculptural table light features stone so thin it appears semi-translucent. (One drawback: The brass-capped bulb is sold separately.)
Threshold Marble Base Edison Lamp, $44.99
A budget-friendly option for anyone looking to hop on the brass-and-marble trend.
Brendan Timmins Fundamental Lamp, $160
This striped pine light comes in dark green with a complementary pink cord and can be wall-mounted as a pendant or propped upright on a table.
Objekto Eclipse Table Lamp, $119
This cool, understated design is composed of a single, structured piece of plastic supported on an adjustable black steel frame.
Anglepoise Type 75 Desk Lamp, Margaret Howell Edition, $240
Simple, functional, and classic, Anglepoise’s tension-spring arm task light is available in a matte paint or brushed aluminum finish to complement a variety of decor schemes.
Ikea Sinnerlig 9” Table Lamp, $34.99
Ikea’s Ilse Crawford-designed Sinnerlig collection is a modern-day classic for the brand, and this cork-based, frosted-dome table lamp is no exception.
MUUTO Leaf LED Table Lamp, $209
Love the environment, but hate awkward, unflattering lighting? Look no further than MUUTO’s sculptural leaf-inspired table light, available in a range of muted tones.
Anthropologie Ina Task Lamp, $198
Anthropologie’s Ina Task Lamp may call to mind bank clerking, but with its trendy marble base and slim profile feels decidedly updated for today’s busy lifestyles.
Menu Reade Table Lamp, $199
This vintage-inspired design has a minimal footprint, making it the perfect deskside companion. Available in a powder-coated black finish for an industrial-chic look.
Andrew Neyer Good Night Table Light, $99
This simple, streamlined design belies one very thoughtful tech touch—an on/off sensor switch at the base.
Kelly Wearstler Cleo Desk Lamp, $630
A striking light comprised of mixed materials, Kelly Wearstler’s Cleo Lamp will add meditative 'je ne sais quois' to any living room or study.
O&G Jena Table Lamp, $799
An oversized design from an artisan duo, the Jena table lamp features a wood-turned base in four distinct finishes for a look that’s sure to complement any modern home.
Schoolhouse Electric Sidnie Lamp, $449
This domed brass style harkens back to iconic mid-century Italian designs, updated to reflect modern tastes.
FLOS Piani Table Lamp, $349
This compact design combines a table lamp and storage tray, making it perfect for your bedside table or desk.
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