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.”
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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.
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Flos Black Snoopy Table Lamp
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This scalloped blue lamp will only complement any interior that embraces a more coastal or whimsical look.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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NOTE: bulb included
Looking to add a pop of color to your room? Try this lamp in cerulean or evergreen.
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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.
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Everything about this lamp—the deep bronze base, the ruffled playful print—makes it look like it belongs in a bucolic countryside retreat.
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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!”
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