11 Editor-Approved Bedside Lamps to Light Your Room In Style
When selecting the perfect bedside lamp, you’ll need to consider what you want it to add to the room, both practically and stylistically. After all, this is a piece you’re going to see right before you fall asleep and immediately when you wake up every day. These picks from our editors meld both form and function.
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When asked what his favorite bedside lamp pick is, editorial and market assistant Sean Kim recommended this Taccia spotlight lamp. He describes the piece, designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, as “a mid-century modern capsule: when the Space Age and Italian design collide.” He continued, joking, “in my imagination, it’s a playful UFO for your bedside.”
Features at a GlanceMaterialsSpun aluminum reflector with matte white finish; anodized extruded aluminum body with matte black, bronze or silver finish; nickel-plated polycarbonate baseBulb TypeIntegrated LED light sourceDimensions19⅛” H 14¾” W 5⅝” D
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Billy Cotton Bennett Table Lamp
Associate editor Geoff Montes especially likes this contemporary lamp by ELLE Decor A-List designer Billy Cotton, made in collaboration with West Elm, for its statement-making shape.
Features at a GlanceMaterialsMetal body with a metal and glass shadeBulb TypeIntegrated LED design that lasts up to 25,000 hours.Dimensions13.7″D x 20″H
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Flos Black Snoopy Table Lamp
Features at a GlanceMaterialsmetal and marbleBulb TypeE27 8W LED bulb requiredDimensionsH14.5″ x W15.5″
This scalloped blue lamp will only complement any interior that embraces a more coastal or whimsical look.
Features at a GlanceMaterialsCeramic base, hand-glazed with brass hardware.Bulb TypeType A15 medium base bulb (E26 socket)Dimensions8.25″D x 13.25″H
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Flos Bellhop Portable LED Table Lamp
If you’re dealing with limited space or maybe don’t have room for a bunch of extra cords, opt for this rechargeable Flos lamp. The retro silhouette comes in six different colors.
Features at a GlanceMaterialsPolycarbonateBulb TypeUSB charging cable, bulb includedDimensions8⅜” H x 5″ D
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Only NY x MTA Table Lamp
This lamp, shaped to resemble an MTA light, will add plenty of character to your bedside table. It’s not super bright, so you’ll likely need a supplemental lamp or light source, but the kitschy design more than makes up for it.
Features at a GlanceMaterialsIron base with laser printed logosBulb TypeE26 LED bulbDimensions4″ x 4″ x 9″
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Vickery Metal Table Lamp
The base on this lamp is slim and won’t take up much room, making it the ideal option if you want something unobtrusive that won’t overwhelm your bedside table. “Stunning and simple lamp,” said one reviewer. “The red is a gorgeous pop of color.”
Features at a GlanceMaterialsIron base, metal shadeBulb TypeLED (E12)
NOTE: bulb includedDimensions16” H X 12.5” W X 12.5” D
Looking to add a pop of color to your room? Try this lamp in cerulean or evergreen.
Features at a GlanceMaterialKiln glazed ceramic base, pleated fabric shadeBulb Type4W E26 LED bulb (included)Dimensions13.5″H x 11″ D
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Gantri Pavone Floor Light
When we think of “bedside lamps,” our minds more than likely immediately go to “bedside table lamps”—though a standing lamp can also work well and take up a lot less space. This ultra-modern Pavone floor light can nestle in a corner, adding a subtle glow to your space.
Features at a GlanceMaterialPlant-based polymersBulb TypeE12 LED Dimmable Bulb (included)Dimensions67″H x 11″W x 5″D
Everything about this lamp—the deep bronze base, the ruffled playful print—makes it look like it belongs in a bucolic countryside retreat.
Features at a GlanceMaterialMetal with an antique bronze finish, and a Poiret pattern linen shadeBulb TypePorcelain I 3W LED Bulb by TalaDimensions13.1″Dia x 13.75″H
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Juliette Accent Table Lamp
Sometimes you just want a lamp that’s simple and stylish, bright but also warm. This Joss and Main lamp, with a sunshine yellow base, checks all those boxes. “So cute and adds so much light,” one reviewer says. “I honestly thought this was a full size lamp but it ended up being exactly what I needed!”
Features at a GlanceMaterialCeramic base with linen shadeBulb TypeStandard E26/MediumDimension12.75” H X 6.3” W X 6.3” D
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