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Smart and charming table lamps chosen by our editors
Table lamps are more than just a functional object, they are also a winning way to bring light, colour and pattern to any corner of your house. From antique-feeling brass numbers to sculptural ceramic bases, there are a wealth of styles to complement any house. Some come with lampshades, some don't, so make sure you check out our gallery of the best lampshades to buy now.
A table lamp is probably the most versatile character in the lighting family. They can be used to light a reading nook, a sofa or armchair or, of course, a desk. Where each of these situations does have a specialist light (the sofa has a floor lamp to hang over it, the desk has a task light) the trusty table lamp can do most of these jobs, whilst acting as a stylish addition to your home.
The best table lamps to buy now
1/21Randall Table Lamp Base, turquoise glaze, £60 from Pooky.
Pooky is a one-stop shop for all things lighting, and we love all of its designs. This petite lamp is perfectly stylish for a bedside table or sideboard.
2/21Grisewood Lamp and Shade, teal, £215 from OKA.
This OKA lamp and shade combination is just so handsome. It would work well on a bedside table, sideboard or at desk, bringing together a smart shape with pretty colours.
3/21Brass Pleated Shade, from £175; with Adjustable Brass Base, £350; both from Matilda Goad.
With her finger firmly on the pulse of current trends, Matilda Goad has come up with this charming little metal lamp, its pleated lampshade given an edge in shiny brass.
4/21Lila Table Lamp, £310 from Soho Home.
Soho Home's accessories are reliably stylish, and we love the scallop detail on this rattan lamp, inspired by the interiors at Little Beach House, Malibu.
5/21Bamboo-Style Lamp Base, £49 from Etsy.
A cheap and cheerful style just waiting to be dressed up with a frilly shade.
6/21Conrad Lamp, black glaze, by Dylan Bowen, £768; Bongo Shade, £383; both from Porta Romana; shade in ‘Simple Check’, linen, £100 a metre from Susie Atkinson.
Sculptural and intriguing with its deep black glaze, this style from Porta Romana will be an eye-catching addition to any space.
7/21Apothecary Table Lamp, vetiver, £1,250 at Soane Britain.
Hand-painted by artist Sophie Coryndon, these lamps were inspired by Renaissance majolica apothecary jars, and are practically works of art in their own right.
8/21Ovington Table Lamp, soft green, £4,000 from And Objects .
This charming helmet-shaped lamp is certainly an investment, but it's so unique, you'll want to keep it forever.
9/21Faux Malachite Glass and Brass Lamp, £650 from Bridie Hall.
Pentreath & Hall expertly walk the line between modern and contemporary interiors, and this malachite lamp is blessed with the best of both worlds.
10/21Harry Table Lamp, mustard, £30 from Anyday at John Lewis.
For something that'll brighten up a dark corner, you can't go wrong with this lovely sunny lamp. It's really affordable, too.
11/21Bobble Table Lamp, ceramic cream, shade included, £69 from Made.
For a contemporary interior where too much colour feels out of place, this white lamp is a great choice, with the visual interest lying purely in its unusual form.
12/21Bobbled Table Lamp, shade included, terracotta and raffia, £195 from Rose & Grey.
There's no escaping a bobble at the moment, but this smart lamp from Rose & Grey does it in style with its terracotta base and raffia shade.
13/21Soft Fabric Table Light, £79.99 at H&M Home.
This playful little lamp gives a soft glow through its fabric shade, and would be very charming as a bedside lamp.
14/21Moke Table Lamp, black, £110 from La Redoute.
Simple and streamlined, this modern black lamp works perfectly for desks or bedsides.
15/21Azores Green Dimpled Table Lamp, £216 from David Hunt Lighting.
Pear-shaped with a wonderful dimpled texture, this lamp is an understated and versatile decorative statement.
16/21Bellhop Table Lamp, by Barber & Osgerby for Flos, £175 from The Conran Shop.
Flos is the home of sleek modern lighting, and we love the deep blue colour and neat mushroom shape of this lamp.
17/21Hand-Turned and Hand-Painted Moorish Lamp, £460 from Max Rollitt.
A Bloomsbury-ish lamp from antiques dealer Max Rollitt, this will bring a flavour of Charleston into your interiors.
18/21Woven Ceramic Lamp Base, £280 from Matilda Goad.
Matilda strikes again with a ceramic base in some very cheerful colours, designed to imitate woven raffia.
19/21Cecil Table Lamp, walnut cone base, £335 from Original BTC.
A mid-century classic that could take its place in any room.
20/21Lolita Bedside Lamp Base, emerald, £101 from Pooky.
We love a brightly coloured lamp, and this squat style in emerald is sure to draw the eye.
21/21Ellery Gros-Grain Bow Table Lamp, £611 from Circa Lighting.
