37 Best Table Lamps and Bedside Lamps of 2023

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.

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. 

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 casts a mottled, warm glow on its surrounding surfaces. Prefer a lighter shade? It’s also available in cream and blue or pearl.

To add a bit of texture to your space, introduce this ceramic accent lamp from Banana Republic that’s etched, grid-like pattern offers the illusion of a basketweave. It’s especially ideal to light up your entryway or to purchase as a duo for a hallway table vignette.

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).

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.