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Small Table Lamps

Some spots are too tight for a full-size lamp. A narrow nightstand, a bookshelf, a desk already full of screen and keyboard, a deep windowsill. That is where a small table lamp earns its place. Everything on this page stands 21 inches (53 cm) tall or less at the smallest size we sell, which is the rule that puts it here. Under about 12 inches, people usually say mini lamp. Scroll the grid first; underneath, there are notes on picking one for the space you have.

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Sanovire gold and white rechargeable table lamp switched off on a plain backdrop
Sanovire Rechargeable Table Lamp Sale price$123.00
Rimacel glass table lamp in light brown tinted glass with a metal body, shown unlit on a pale tabletop
Rimacel Glass Table Lamp Sale price$170.00
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Olimena glass table lamp in pearl, unlit against a plain plaster wall with its glossy glass shade and iron base
Olimena Glass Table Lamp Sale price$64.00
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Tilvara stained glass table lamp in beige, unlit on a pale surface with its metal stem and base
Tilvara Stained Glass Table Lamp Sale price$177.00
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Nevorla orange candle warmer lamp with unlit glass shade, chrome arm and round solid wood tray base
Nevorla Candle Warmer Lamp Sale price$87.00
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Molirea wood table lamp in brown wood and amber, shown unlit with its rounded teardrop wooden base
Molirea Wood Table Lamp Sale priceFrom $199.00
Venorel floral table lamp in gold and cream with a multicolored floral shade, shown unlit on a pale tabletop
Venorel Floral Table Lamp Sale price$89.00
Misolen cream stained glass table lamp unlit against warm greige plaster
Misolen Stained Glass Table Lamp Sale price$131.00
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Taselvo gold and beige plug in table lamp shown unlit, glass shade hanging from a curved pole over a white base
Taselvo Plug-in Table Lamp Sale price$198.00
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Rimelota brown mushroom table lamp shown unlit with its glass body and speckled glass shade on a plain backdrop
Rimelota Mushroom Table Lamp Sale price$238.00
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Ternilo red rechargeable table lamp unlit against a plain plaster wall, showing its shade and rounded base
Ternilo Rechargeable Table Lamp Sale price$143.00
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Rimolen light pink gold feather table lamp with layered feather shade and tripod base, shown unlit
Rimolen Feather Table Lamp Sale price$99.00
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Olvarena bedside table lamp with a gold tone metal body and white spherical glass shade, unlit on a pale tabletop
Olvarena Bedside Table Lamp Sale price$99.00
Lirveno white rice paper table lamp with a handmade shade on an iron tripod, shown unlit
Lirveno Rice Paper Table Lamp Sale price$199.00
Lorvesa gold rechargeable table lamp with a white shade and round base, switched off on a plain backdrop
Lorvesa Rechargeable Table Lamp Sale price$69.00
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Timarelo cream pink rechargeable table lamp shown unlit, glass body above a circular gold tone base
Timarelo Rechargeable Table Lamp Sale price$176.00
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Nalvesa mosaic table lamp with a light bronze finish standing unlit, a glass globe with colored glass mosaic
Nalvesa Mosaic Table Lamp Sale price$42.00
Varimel black rechargeable table lamp standing unlit with its glossy rounded domed base
Varimel Rechargeable Table Lamp Sale price$72.00
Tamelvo brown fringe table lamp with fabric shade and hanging tassels shown unlit
Tamelvo Fringe Table Lamp Sale price$172.00
Linoveta red claret rechargeable table lamp, a mushroom shaped lamp with a stable base shown unlit
Linoveta Rechargeable Table Lamp Sale price$98.00
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Nesarlo silver rechargeable table lamp shown unlit with its mushroom shape
Nesarlo Rechargeable Table Lamp Sale price$181.00
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Ravelmo white rechargeable table lamp shown unlit, a small battery powered light for indoor use
Ravelmo Rechargeable Table Lamp Sale price$153.00
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Sarovel gold rechargeable table lamp standing unlit against plaster, showing the polished seated figure and shade
Sarovel Rechargeable Table Lamp Sale price$226.00
Marelto gold rechargeable table lamp unlit on a pale surface, an open cylinder cage on a round base
Marelto Rechargeable Table Lamp Sale price$64.00
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Tamolise mushroom table lamp in glossy orange, unlit against a warm greige plaster wall
Tamolise Mushroom Table Lamp Sale priceFrom $153.00
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Retomira white rechargeable table lamp unlit against a plain plaster wall
Retomira Rechargeable Table Lamp Sale price$124.00
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Marosine floral table lamp with white flower shades on a green body switched off on a plain backdrop
Marosine Floral Table Lamp Sale price$143.00
Cesarno red + deep red rechargeable table lamp switched off showing its mushroom dome
Cesarno Rechargeable Table Lamp Sale price$156.00
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Telirra gold rechargeable table lamp switched off on a plain flat surface
Telirra Rechargeable Table Lamp Sale price$192.00
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Cirmelva wood look rechargeable table lamp unlit on a plain studio plate
Cirmelva Rechargeable Table Lamp Sale priceFrom $59.00
Tolimera rechargeable table lamp in black standing alone with the light switched off
Tolimera Rechargeable Table Lamp Sale price$118.00
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Ronalise blue cordless table lamp unlit with its loop handle raised on a plain plate
Ronalise Cordless Table Lamp Sale price$84.00
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Vanolire gold rechargeable table lamp standing unlit on a plain plate against a plaster wall
Vanolire Rechargeable Table Lamp Sale price$128.00
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What counts as small

Height decides it. Up to 21 inches (53 cm) is small; under roughly 12 inches (30 cm) is mini. A lamp can be short and still wide, though, so look at both numbers on the product page, where the maker lists them, before you order.

Where a small lamp works

The nightstand. There is still room for your book, your water and your phone. Turn the light down low and warm at bedtime.

Shelves and bookcases. Tuck a mini lamp between books. The shelf suddenly looks lived in, and the things around it catch the light.

The desk corner. A compact lamp beside the monitor softens the glare of the screen in the evening and leaves the desk clear.

Windowsills, consoles and entryways. A little light in the window or by the front door is a nice thing to come home to.

Cordless or plug-in

You get both kinds in small sizes. Rechargeable ones run on their battery after charging, so a shelf with no outlet is no problem; you will find those on our cordless table lamps page too. Plug-in lamps never need charging and can stay on all evening, as long as the cord reaches the wall. Some run off a USB cable from a laptop or a phone charger. Check the power line on the product page; it says which, where the manufacturer states it.

What light to expect

Think pool of light, not room light. A small lamp sets a mood, marks a corner and makes the evening feel slower. For long reading, pick one whose shade points the light down at the page, or keep the ceiling light on as well.

Many small lamps switch on with a touch and dim right down, and some swap between warm and cool white. The Dimming and Light color lines on the product page tell you what a lamp can do.

Size it to the table

Photos of a single lamp make it look bigger than it is. Get the tape measure out, measure the surface, and compare with the height and width listed. On a nightstand, a lamp that reaches about the top of the mattress, or a bit above, tends to look right. On a shelf, leave some air above it so the light can spread.

Shapes in small sizes

Domed mushroom lamps, glass globes, candle-style lamps, figurines that light up, and shrunk-down versions of the classic lamp with a shade. The domed ones also have a page of their own: mushroom table lamps. To see every size and style together, go to our table lamps.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a small table lamp?
Here it means 21 inches (53 cm) tall or less, at the smallest size we sell. Below about 12 inches (30 cm), it is usually called a mini lamp. You will find the height and width on the product page, in inches and centimeters, where the maker gives them.
Is a small lamp good for a nightstand?
Yes. It leaves you room for the things you keep by the bed, and its soft, low light suits the end of the day. Measure the width of your nightstand as well as the height you want.
Are small table lamps bright enough to read by?
For a chapter, often yes. They are made more for a gentle glow than for hours of reading. If you read a lot in bed, choose one with a shade that aims the light down.
Do small table lamps need an outlet?
Not always. Rechargeable lamps run on a battery once charged, some lamps take power from a USB cable, and others plug into the wall. The power line on the product page says which, where the manufacturer states it.
What is the difference between a mini lamp and a small lamp?
Size. A mini lamp stays under about 12 inches (30 cm), small enough for a shelf or a windowsill. A small lamp goes up to 21 inches (53 cm), a good height for a nightstand or a desk.
Can I put a small lamp on a bookshelf?
Yes. A cordless one is easiest there, because there is no cord to run to an outlet. Leave a little space above it so the light can spread.

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