Similar to candlelight, there is something special about the warmth that a small table lamp brings to a home, garden, or dining area.
We have chosen twelve of our favorite small table lamp designs because we feel all these are timeless due to their exceptional quality in composition, materials, and finishes.
The following text is from the producers of the lamps. Technical information for each small table lamp along with pricing can be found at the producer’s websites in the links we have provided.
1-Wander
By Jonas Wagells in 2017 and produced by From the Bay
Wander takes inspiration from rice paper lanterns of the Orient, yet it has a minimal, contemporary small table lamp design made of elemental materials, steel, and glass.
In the paper lantern tradition, a handle sweeps over the glass shade and provides handy functionality in a playful manner.
2-Ilargi
By Iratzoki Lizaso in 2018 and produced by Grok
The small table lamp design combines wood in several tones with matte varnish finishes and opal glass to achieve subtle soft light, creating a warm and natural ambiance. The traditional, hand-blown, glass ball comes in different sizes.
Its timeless design provides soft, pleasant light that adapts to professional and domestic settings, creating comfortable, natural spaces.
3-JWDA
By Jonas Wagell in 2014 and produced by Menu
Honest materials are transformed into a lamp of beauty by Stockholm-based designer Jonas Wagell. Inspired by traditional oil lamps, he brings these materials together into a design that is both raw and delicate.
It has been noted that JWDA small table lamp fits perfectly into any style of interior, ready to adorn a bedside table, desk or sofa table. Which suits Jonas just fine: “I want to create products that can be used every day and become part of people’s lives.”
4-Vinge
By Note in 2013 and produced by Örsjö
Vinge small table lamp, designed by Note, encourages users to take a more active role in lighting their surroundings. The minimalist exterior is just one component of an innovative design that is packed full of personality.
The distinctive wing in lacquered metal or solid brass that rotates around its own axis, almost irresistible in inviting and enticing interaction, is a dimmer switch. The movement of your hand and the sweep of the wing have an immediate effect on the luminosity of the lamp, transforming lighting into a tactile sensation.
With its domed opalescent shade and dimmer function, Vinge is equally decorative lit or unlit, a focus of attention that gives users full freedom to adjust the lighting to their needs. With Vinge, lighting is always a matter of choice, never a matter of chance.
5-Blom
By Andreas Engesvik in 2013 and produced by Fontana Arte
Blom is a light, fun lamp that is easy to pick up and move and suitable for any purpose. Its name, a contraction of the word blomst, which in Norwegian means flower, is inspired by its petal shaped blades.
Intensity can be adjusted thanks to the two petals that gently embrace the diffuser, rotating on the base to shield the glare depending on personal requirements: with the petals aligned the lamp emits maximum light. The compact fluorescent bulb guarantees good effective lighting with low energy consumption.
The metal base ensures stability for the small table lamp and when lit, the polycarbonate petals maintain a temperature that permits touching without the risk of burns. Blom is an article that adapts perfectly to contemporary living trends, at home on a table in the lounge, or even by a bedside.
6-Binic
By Ionna Vautrin in 2010 and produced by Foscarini
Compact, fun, and multi-colored, the Binic small table lamp is an immediate winner, thanks to its playful, colored shapes and little size which makes it ideal for endless situations within the home.
7- M Lamp
By David Irwin in 2013 and produced by Juniper Design
The M Lamp, designed by David Irwin, features a fully rotational head that compliments our luxurious finish options. The slim handle and dimmable on/off power button is easy and comfortable to take on-the-go.
With the ability to plug-in and recharge, the M Lamp offers a sleek and portable lighting solution.
8-PC
By Pierre Charpin in 2019 and produced by Hay
The freestanding PC Portable Lamp features robust ABS plastic construction with a scratch and water-resistant matte finish, high-efficiency LED bulb, and rechargeable battery, giving you the flexibility and freedom to move it anywhere.
Includes a touch-controlled step dimmer on its base and a USB charging cable.
9-Bellhop
By Barber Osgerby in 2018 and produced by FLOS
Portable, rechargeable, and wireless, Bellhop is a sleek modern LED small table lamp. Made for the twenty-first century, Bellhop charges via a micro USB-C and holds a charge for up to 24 hours.
Features: (1) Push-button switch positioned on the base provides a 4-step dimmer function. (2) The battery status indicator is positioned under the base. And, (3) USB charging cable included.
Bellhop is a portable tabletop lamp that evokes the spirit of a modern-day candle. It can easily be carried from room to room, casting a pool of direct light wherever it goes.
10-Nox
By Alfredo Häberli in 2018 and produced by Astep
Distinctive to Nox is its wireless charging system with induction technology, enabling this sophisticated and highly versatile small table lamp to be used unplugged.
The luminaire is composed of four elements: a charging base, an anodized aluminum body containing the charging system, a hand-blown opaline glass diffuser, and a simple handle.
Featuring a touch dimmer, Nox can provide ample light for reading and a cozy soft light when dimmed.
Ideal as a bedside lamp, Nox can be picked up and carried to the balcony, and with its rich materials, it also seems perfectly at home on the dinner table.
11-Carrie
By Norm in 2016 and produced by Menu
In Denmark, where winters are cold and long, creating a warm, cozy atmosphere is a way of life. There is even a Danish word for it – hygge – which explains our national obsession with candles.
The IDEA behind the Carrie LED Lamp is to honor hygge in the context of modern living. Lightweight and portable with a USB charger, the possibilities of the lamp are endless.
Use it as a bedside lamp, on an office desk, or as an alternative to candles on the dining table. Carrie is also perfectly sized for picnicking in the park, festival-going, or moonlit walks on the beach.
12-FollowMe
By Inma Bermúdez in 2014 and produced by Marset
Few small table lamp designs have caused as much buzz as FollowMe. This daring pioneer of portable lighting has become a design icon in just a few short years.
Its simple, airy lines, its tilting shade, and its varying light intensity have established it as a beautiful and practical lamp.
The new FollowMe colors provide multiple possibilities: pink and blue, whose soft colors and gentle light invite serenity, are ideal for children’s rooms or pastel design themes, while the more intense and sophisticated green and terracotta add a spot of bold color to any environment.
Portable and rechargeable, follow me is a table lamp that can be taken wherever you go.
Because of its small, warm, and self-contained character, it is ideal both indoors and outdoors.
FollowMe also works in restaurants and terraces that have no access to electrical outlets, or to replace candlelight.
The oak handle beckons you to pick it up. Compact and small, it almost looks like a personal accessory.
With a swinging lampshade made of white polycarbonate, it boasts a fresh, luminous look. It comes with LED technology and a dimmer.
A Small Table Lamp With Warmth
Every home, garden, or dining area should have a few small table lamp fixtures on hand to help adjust the mood for a gathering of family or friends by bringing a touch of warmth to the occasion.
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