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A good-looking table lamp can pull double duty as a decorative element while casting your space in a warm glow. And when combined with wall sconces and pendants, it can create layers of illumination, providing different points of light in one room depending on your needs. As long as it’s small enough to sit on a tabletop — or desk or nightstand — it’s fair game. To help you find one that’s right for you, I talked to 14 interior designers about their favorites, including options that can be used as task lamps or bedside-table lights alike, all at a variety of price points. Below, 19 table lamps that are as functional as they are aesthetically pleasing. I’ve categorized them roughly by style: shaded, round, and abstract. If you’re looking for lighting with more specific uses, check out our roundups of bedside-table lamps, nightlights, and desk lamps. Home Depot Ceiling Lights
Large Table Lamps “If you’re looking for a lamp that’s simultaneously on trend and timeless, this beauty is it,” says Havenly lead designer Heather Goerzen. Designed by Studio Anansi for CB2, this tall lamp incorporates a mix of materials — solid unlacquered brass pulls and base, pleated linen shade, and natural cane that wraps around the stem — a feature Goerzen loves. “It’s just so pretty,” she says. As one of the taller lamps on our list, it measures 25.5 inches.