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The best side table lamps to glow-up your space

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To say there are thousands of side table lamps to choose from is an understatement. They are available at every home store and just about every big-box retailer. Lamps for side tables come in many materials, shapes, sizes, and colors. While sifting through the myriad choices, keep these leading side table lamps in mind..

Side table lamps tend to reflect style and sophistication in a room. Many bring just that right touch to cap off a decorating motif, add that needed splash of color by a chair or sofa, or match a common material in a room, such as ceramic or bronze. No matter what your objective is, these enticing and style-enhancing lamps for a side table can help you meet it.

AUKEY Table Lamp

Best Adjustable Lighting

An adjustable side table lamp is a keeper. That’s what makes the AUKEY Table Lamp a must-have, since you can tap the touch control base to choose between three brightness levels: warm, soft, or moderate light. The touch-activated lamp for side table makes it easier to control power, switch light modes, brightness and color — it offers an extensive selection of colors.

Aooshine Bedside Table Lamp

Best Minimalistic Design

Want a side table lamp that keeps design fairly simple? Then check out the Aooshine Bedside Table Lamp, which exudes an elegant and sleek, yet minimalistic design. Its open-top cloth shade made of beige linen hovers over a petite, black solid-wood base. The rectangle lamp is designed to create a warm and comforting feeling in a home.

Simple Designs Mini Basic Table Lamp

Best for Small Spaces

Need to fit a side table lamp in a small space? Simple Designs Mini Basic Table Lamp is well suited for tight spaces, measuring only 11.9 by 5.5 by 5.5 inches. The lamp for side table has a mini chrome base and fabric shade, and uses a 40-watt candelabra base bulb. It’s designed to be functional rather than extravagant.

Bring a lot of style or function to your living room, bedroom, or any other space with a side table lamp. These favorite lamps turn on the style and turn up the function.

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