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The Best Bedside Lamps on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers
A nice bedside lamp is an easy way to cozy up your bedroom and set the right, warm tone for reading and a good night's sleep. But with so many options out there, it can be hard to pick the right one. So while we've written about lots of lamps before — including the best desk lamps, SAD lamps, and floor lamps — here, we've rounded up the best bedside lamps, as praised by the most enthusiastic reviewers on Amazon.
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"This is perfect for your bedside table. It takes up very little space and packs a serious punch when it comes to providing light," writes one of the nearly 6,000 five-star reviewers of this lamp. Plenty of others also appreciate the lamp's minimalist design, including a reviewer who calls it "gorgeous." They write, "I love the simplistic style, and low profile! I get compliments on it regularly. I love the one I bought so much for the office, that I will be replacing some of my lamps at home with this style." And another says that it "goes with any décor," adding, "[I] love everything about this lamp. The size, the classic lines, the color of the shade, the simplicity. It's a win!"
Dozens of five-star reviewers say this Simple Designs lamp is on the smaller side, but for many, that makes it the perfect size for their situation. "This lamp is great — just what I needed for my small bedside table," writes a reviewer, adding that it "gives off plenty of light" for early-morning reading. Another, who uses theirs in a travel trailer, echoes the sentiment, saying, "They give off a lot of light for being such little guys." And plenty of reviewers add that it's an excellent deal for a bedside lamp, including one who says it "looks more expensive than it is. Good quality brushed nickel for the price. It stands straight and true."
More than 75 percent of reviewers give this lamp five stars, and many say it's perfect for a bedroom. "I read my Kindle white page in the evening before I shut down. This lamp has just enough light, with a 60-watt long-life bulb, to luminate my room," says one reviewer. Another agrees that it does "give off a warm light — ideal for bedrooms," but people are really in love with the pull string that's used to turn this lamp on and off. "I don't know why all lamps aren't equipped with it. SO easy to locate in the dark," writes one reviewer. Another says, "I like the pull-chain feature of this compared to the kind where you twist the little knob in the base where the bulb plugs in." And luckily, "Its base is strong enough to hold a sturdy chain that you just pull on to turn on or off." Even with continuous yanking, reviewers say the cord holds up too.
"A great lamp for areas where you don't want or need a large lamp with a shade," writes one reviewer of this design-y bedside lamp. Another says she's "had many compliments on this lamp," adding, "Its simple design looks so clean. I think it would look great with the recommended vintage bulbs but I actually put a Philips Hue light in here." Another reviewer "chose an amber Edison bulb for it," explaining, "I wanted an industrial type look." And one customer just loves that the glass shade is "easy to dust and keep clean."
Dozens of reviewers say that this ceramic lamp is sturdy, while others like its glossy blue color. One describes the hue as "between a pale robin's egg blue and pale turquoise," adding that it's "stunning" and exactly what they were looking for. "This lamp is so much better quality than you find at big box stores (I went into all of them looking for a lamp)," writes another reviewer who ended up ordering a second one. And a third, who says it's the "perfect size" for their nightstand, writes, "The lampshade is almost a linen-like texture, which looks great paired with the ceramic-style teal bottom."
Nearly half of all five star reviewers mention the touch function on this bedside table. "I wanted a simple, attractive touch sensor lamp, and this fits the bill," writes one reviewer who appreciates that this lamp has "no colored lights, no four taps to get from on to off, no annoying blue power on light. One touch, it's on, one touch it's off." Many more love the simplicity, including one who calls the touch button "fabulous," noting, "Great for the bureau on my way to the bathroom in the middle of the night!" Aside from the touch button, many more love the soft light this lamp emits. "If your goal is to light up a room this isn't the lamp for you," says one. One more adds, "It has a calmative feel to it. The finger touch on/off base is far better than having to flip a cord switch. It works every time and is very sensitive."
Nearly 300 five-star reviewers appreciate the USB plug on the base of this lamp. One reviewer owns four of these Brightech lamps and calls them "perfect for the bedside," explaining, "It is also so nice to have the USB plug in each one. I always have my phone, Kindle, and iPod Touch fully charged." Another reviewer "actually didn't care about the USB charging port" at first, but now describes it as "convenient. Very cute little lamp; bright enough for my whole bedroom that I stopped using my ceiling light. The soft color is very soothing." A third reviewer writes, "They brighten and warm up the room. The USB ports are priceless. My wife joked 'Our whole living room looks better…heck, even you look better!'"
"This lamp is darn snazzy," writes one reviewer of this faux-leather lamp. Another describes the finish as rare, adding that it "matches beautifully with my faux-leather headboard and other leather accents. Looks very rich and expensive." One customer does say that the base isn't made of real leather, but they write, "I must say that it looks like the real thing and anyone not knowing any better would not be able to tell the difference." As for the logistics, one reviewer writes, "Since the switch is on the cord, there's no constant adjusting to keep the shade straight. Especially nice for the price."
Lots of reviewers love this for their kids' sports-themed rooms, like one reviewer who bought this for her 12-year-old's "all-star sport themed room." But lots of adults bought this for their game rooms, too. "The colors are somewhat muted and it has a matte finish, which just adds to the overall beauty of it," one customer writes. A third reviewer says that they "bought this as an early Father's Day gift for my husband to decorate his sports room. He loved it and it looks great."
"I'm obsessed with these lamps," says one reviewer who "ordered two for each side of the bed." Many more purchased multiples of these lamps because they appreciate the three-way settings. "It is a three way lamp, which comes in handy when watching TV, doing crafts (I knit, which requires a good light source), or reading, where varying light levels are required," notes one reviewer. Another explains, "The three different settings are a perfect transition from a warmly lit soft light to one that is bright enough to read by." One more calls the metallic finish "so beautiful and rich-looking," but warns, "The only thing is that you must purchase a special bulb for the 3 light settings."
This mountain-themed lamp stood out to reviewers looking to illuminate their woodsy homes. "We have a lodge-theme in our house, and these go great with everything in our living room," writes one reviewer, adding, "I love that you can only see the trees when you turn on the light. It kinda gives it an extra 'wow' factor for an already beautiful lamp." One more, who thinks the horns on this lamp look real, also loves the subtle lamp-shade design, adding, "The shade looks drab, no trees showing until you turn it on! Magically pop! They appear. It's cute yet not over done." A third reviewer explains that "being hunters, having fake antler lamps that look like the real thing is important, and these met our expectations."
"[I'm] delighted with this beautiful lamp. It is a work of art in itself that compliments my other artwork on display," writes a five-star reviewer of this stained-glass lamp. Well over 100 other reviewers also describe the Tiffany-style lamp as "beautiful." It is one of the pricier lamps we found, but a reviewer says it's "very sturdy, well-built, [and] will last a lifetime." Another who calls the lamp a "jewel" reassures that it's "worth the price" since it's "real glass [and] really pretty." And a fourth reviewer says, "For the price, I absolutely ADORE the lamp!!! It creates an absolutely stunning reflection when lit and the colors are vibrant when lit as well. I am so happy I pulled the trigger and treated myself."
Reviewers love the effect this mosaic lamp has on their walls, which is "perfectly gorgeous for mood lighting," according to one. Plus, they like that the lamp itself is "absolutely exquisite-looking and the craftsmanship is solid." Another who was looking for a "simple, soft light for the bedroom" was delighted to find something that stood out from the "many boring, nearly identical fixtures cluttering the [search] pages." They write that this one's "beautiful, unique, and affordable!" And a third was so impressed with how "stunning" and "easy to assemble" the lamp is that they plan to purchase "another one for me and another two as gifts!"
No, the crystals on this lamp are not real, but many reviewers think that they still look authentic. "Don't get me wrong, they don't feel like real crystals, they are definitely plastic. But for the price, I do love the look of it," writes one customer. Another notes that "for those who want something to look more expensive, you'll pay more for real crystal." Glitz and glam are also mentioned in many reviews. "It doesn't have a shade per se; just a ring of dangling crystals that make a pretty pattern on walls and table when lit," one reviewer explains, which is also why they suggest using a chandelier bulb instead of a traditional one. "It was prettier than a white lamp bulb."
"I was pleasantly surprised at the sturdiness of the shade," writes one originally skeptical reviewer, who adds that it's "not flimsy or easy to tear, but stiff yet still flexible paper. [The] general look of the lamp is very nice, as it is modern and striking without drawing undue attention to itself." One reviewer has owned other paper lamps in the past and thinks this option from Adesso is higher quality, noting, "It is substantial, tall, and sturdy. Warm light, just beautiful." And lots more appreciate the warm, subdued light that this lamp gives off. "The shade is more of a very pale yellow color and gives off a very warm color light when on," describes one reviewer who purchased four of these bedside lamps.
This white, ceramic lamp is described by many as versatile, and the cut-outs in the base make the whole thing feel even lighter. "The white glazed ceramic is light and airy looking, especially because of the open design," writes one reviewer. "I like it so much, I ended up with two of them and they are very airy and brightening. The daylight goes through the open design of the base, making it look a lot less weighty and it lets the window light through." One more even thinks, "They look like they cost way more than they do. They are a true white and the lampshade is white." Another reviewer notes that because the base has cut-outs, the electrical cord runs down the middle of the lamp, but "it's not even visible."
Over a dozen reviewers like this lamp for nurseries because it's dimmable and easy to use. "It's bright enough to change a diaper or breastfeed and capable of being dimmed fluidly enough to keep the baby asleep," writes one parent, adding that the light is "nice and warm." Another calls it "a must to have in your nursery" since it has "helped [them] out so much with the late-night feedings." And because the lamp is wireless and touch-controlled, it's also portable and "so accessible, especially when you only have one hand free," according to a third reviewer who finds it so helpful that they "want to gift this to every friend who has a baby!"
"This was one of the most attractive kids lamps we could find after searching for hours," says one parent of this bedside lamp. They also appreciate how kid-proof this lamp is. "I don't worry about it accidentally getting pushed off the table. In addition, I wasn't sure my toddler would be able to turn it on and off himself but he can, and has a great time doing it." Another thinks this lamp is such high-quality that, "it's a piece you would keep to pass down from generation to generation. Young and old would love this lamp." This lamp also emits a very dim light, but that actually benefits parents at night, as one reviewer explains, "The light is just bright enough for late night changes, so you can see but baby stays asleep."
Many reviewers refer to this bedside lamp as "zen." One reviewer calls it a "very unique lamp," noting it "fits great with my zen style." One more thinks "This lamp gives the perfect touch to my very bohemian, zen living room." And another calls it "stone-age chic. Yabba dabba doo! It's like a lamp from the Flintstones." For one very specific reviewer, "I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is wanting an earth touch with an elegant feel." Another writes that they were initially worried that the ceramic stones would look cheesy but are pleased with the final look. "The shade filters light enough you won't be blinded regardless of the wattage of bulbs used."
This rustic lamp that features a suspended piece of slate appealed to reviewers looking for a natural, earthy-looking lamp for their bedrooms. "The lamp works beautifully with my rustic decor and is bright enough to properly serve as a reading lamp," explains one reviewer. One more customer has "received many compliments," adding, "I like that the slate is natural, and not completely smoothed over or glossed up." Another originally skeptical customer thought the slate would look like a "heavy, outdated Mediterranean design," but he came around, writing, "This is a much more modern look for these natural elements. I love the variations in color of natural slate. The longer I look at the color variations in this one the more I like it."
More than a dozen reviewers love the "simple" design of these lamps. "I bought these lamps for my bedside, and they are perfect," one writes. "Very minimalist and sturdy — super-easy to assemble." Another says, "While they are not super-elegant, they are perfect for kids or guest bedrooms." One reviewer, who bought them for their daughter's bedroom, says, "She really likes it since the bottom base is heavy enough for it not to tip over, and our cat doesn't knock it off when she rubs against it."
This shadeless lamp just comes with the base — and does not come with the Edison bulb pictured — but even so, more than 1,000 reviewers give it five stars. "I purchased two of these for my nightstands, and I love them," one writes. "They are weighty and made very well. The dimming feature works great, and I highly recommend them if you're going for a vintage look," writes another. The weight of the base is a selling point for other reviewers. "It's great because it doesn't slide around when I go to touch it and put it on and off during the night," one explains. And the design is super-simple, with no switches. "At a gentle tap, you can cast low, medium, or bright," one says. "The lamp is aesthetically pleasing by itself and, when on, it gives the room a nice mood. Sends me back to days gone by and, in the early morning, when no other lights are on, it casts beautiful shadows."
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