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Lighting sets the tone for your entire space. It doesn't matter if you're in a rental where you can't touch the walls, stuck with a living room you're not quite happy with yet, or in the middle of a full space upgrade where everything else is falling into place - the right lighting can instantly change a room. It's an integral part of any interior design process and and arguably the most impactful when you get it spot on, pun not intended.
Overhead lighting is harsh, one-dimensional and should literally only be used if you are searching for something. We're all about picture lamps, spotlights, uplights and of course table lamps. Table lamps are possibly the hardest workers out of them all, not only providing a highlight to a beautifully style area but also being part of the styling. Table lamps are also easy upgrades, you can swap a lamp out depending on your mood or changing taste and often a more bougie one will elevate all the items around it, even if they weren't bougie themselves to begin with.
We've rounded up the table lamps we'll be buying in 2026 - unique pieces from around the world at different price points that all have that luxury feel. No high street basics, no designs you've seen everywhere. These are the ones worth investing in.
The Lamps
1. Flos Taccia - Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
This Italian design from 1962 is still one of the most beautiful table lamps ever made and honestly, it's not going anywhere. The bowl-shaped aluminum reflector sits on a glass base and gives you adjustable light that's both incredibly functional and stunning to look at.
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni designed the Taccia table lamp with the concept of turning a ceiling lamp upside down. It's very much a statement piece (and for anyone who's into design, very much a piece of history) that works in modern spaces, minimalist interiors, or even more classic rooms. The kind of lamp that instantly elevates whatever it sits on - console table, sideboard, desk, bedside, anywhere really.
Price: $3,396
Where to buy: Designitch, Flos authorized retailers.
2. Loom Collection - Cline Calacatta Viola Marble and Bronze Table Lamp
The Cline lamp from Loom Collection pairs Calacatta Viola marble with bronze detailing and it's absolutely stunning. The purple-veined marble base is a statement on its own, and the bronze accents add warmth without being too much.
Every piece is unique because of the natural marble veining, so you're getting something genuinely one-of-a-kind. It's luxe without being over the top, works in both modern and more classic interiors, and the combination of materials gives you multiple textures.
Price: $359
Where to buy: Loom Collection
3. Tom Dixon - Stone Table Lamp
Tom Dixon is one of our favourite contemporary home designers and this lamp is on the wish list. The Stone lamp is carved from solid marble, so every single one is unique. The natural veining in the marble means no two lamps are identical, and the weight and presence of real stone gives it a luxury feel that resin or ceramic can't match.
Available in gold or silver. It's minimal but impactful, works in contemporary spaces, and the marble base doubles as a beautiful object even when the lamp isn't on.
Price: $470
Where to buy: Tom Dixon website, Liberty London, Selfridges
4. Hozo - Terra Table Lamp
The Terra lamp from Hozo is carved from marble with this gorgeous organic, sculptural form and available in white and green marble. It's got an artisan aesthetic that works beautifully in both modern and more classic interiors without feeling too minimal or too traditional.
The handmade process and natural marble veining means each one is unique. The marble gives it a nice solid weight and presence, and the shape makes it a statement piece even when it's switched off. Perfect if you want something that is timeless, and to be part of the styling not taking over it.
Price: $468
Where to buy: Hozo website
5. Astep - Model 548 by Gino Sarfatti
This is a reissue of Gino Sarfatti's 1951 design for Arteluce. The adjustable arm and counterweight system is pure mid-century engineering brilliance, and it still looks incredibly modern today. If you are looking for a unique piece that is both high design and a talking piece then this is it.
The brass and black lacquered metal finish is timeless. It's functional as a task lamp but beautiful enough to be a decorative piece. Works perfectly on desks, bedside tables, or anywhere you need adjustable, focused light.
Price: $1248 - 1345
Where to buy: Astep official retailers
6. Porta Romana - Urn Table Lamp
Porta Romana is a British brand known for hand-finished luxury lighting and the Bianca lamp is one of their standout pieces. The sculpted ceramic base has this beautiful organic form with a textured finish, and it comes in soft, elegant colorways that work in pretty much any interior.
The proportions are generous so it makes a proper statement on console tables or sideboards. The craftsmanship is exceptional - you can tell it's been hand-finished - and the linen shade gives that soft, warm light that's perfect for living rooms or bedrooms. These pieces are made to order so give yourself enough time when you shop,.
Price: $881
Where to buy: Porta Romana website
7. Michael Anastassiades - IC Lights Table
Michael Anastassiades' IC Lights series is architectural perfection. A perfectly balanced sphere of mouth-blown opal glass appears to float on a slender brass stem. The geometry is simple but the execution is flawless.
It's minimalist and sculptural but not cold as some pieces can be. It works in modern interiors, adds a contemporary edge to traditional spaces, and the sphere gives a beautiful ambient glow.
Price: $1143
Where to buy: Flos (Anastassiades designs for Flos)
8. Les Ateliers Courbet - B Lamp by Thierry Dreyfus
Les Ateliers Courbet is a New York gallery representing contemporary artisans and designers. The B Lamp by Thierry Dreyfus is described as "an element of light between a shell and an organic curve" - inspired by the movement of light and the emotion in a Brancusi sculpture.
Created in collaboration with Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg, it's made from porcelain with this elegant simplicity that feels both minimal and deeply artistic. Dreyfus's work explores light as an ethereal medium, and you can see that in the B Lamp - it's a ethereal and sensorial experience.
The form is beautiful from every angle, works as a statement piece even when switched off, and the white porcelain finish is clean and refined although the black version is equally beautiful. Perfect for modern interiors where you want something that feels like art.
Price: Inquire for price
Where to buy: Les Ateliers Courbet
9. Soho Home - Emmie Portable Lamp
The Emmie from Soho Home is a portable rechargeable lamp with a sleek cylindrical design in brushed brass or matte black. It's one of those pieces that's incredibly versatile - you can move it around wherever you need light without worrying about plugs or cords. We love to have it in the kitchen, its small enough not to take over and its nice not to have extra cables around.
The brass finish feels luxe without being over the top, and the portability means you can use it on a dining table for dinners, move it to your bedside, take it outside for evenings on the terrace, wherever. It's rechargeable via USB, dimmable, and lasts for hours on a single charge.
Practical but still beautiful, and the kind of lamp that earns its cost per us by actually getting used rather than just sitting in one spot looking pretty.
Price: $336
Where to buy: Soho Home website
10. Green Wolf Lighting - Inchiso Hand-Blown Murano Glass Portable Table Light
The Inchiso from Green Wolf Lighting is hand-blown Murano glass with this gorgeous sculptural form that catches light beautifully. It's a portable, rechargeable lamp so you can move it around wherever you need it - dining table, bedside, outside on warm evenings.
The hand-blown glass means each piece is unique with slight variations, and the craftsmanship is exceptional. It's got that luxury artisan feel while still being incredibly functional. The soft glow through the Murano glass is beautiful and creates this warm, ambient light that's perfect for evenings.
Portable lamps can sometimes look a bit cheap but this one is stunning and the kind of piece that works as both lighting and a decorative piece.
Price: $555
Where to buy: Abask
How to Choose the Right Table Lamp
Scale matters. Lamps needs to be proportionate to where it's sitting and the room it's in. Aim for the base taking up about a third of the surface width - this creates balance and makes the area look well styled. If you are wanting to have a smaller lamp then consider styling on a tray with other items.
Think about what you actually need. Task lighting for reading or working works best with adjustable or directional lamps. Ambient lighting for vibe and atmosphere is where fabric or glass shades shine, giving you that soft, diffused glow. Portable lamps are brilliant if you want flexibility - move them around depending on what you're doing and where you need light.
Materials elevate everything. Real marble, solid brass, hand-blown glass, quality ceramics, porcelain - these age beautifully, feel substantial, and actually look better over time. Investing in quality materials means your lamp becomes a long-term piece rather than something you'll want to replace in a year.
Mix and match for character. Your lamps don't need to be identical pairs unless you're doing symmetrical bedside or console styling. Mixing materials, shapes, and styles creates a more collected, lived-in look that feels personal and interesting rather than showroom perfect.
The shade sets the mood. Linen and fabric shades give warm, diffused light that's cosy and flattering. Glass shades offer more direct, focused light. Dark or opaque shades throw light up and down, creating dramatic pools of light. Pick based on the specific atmosphere you want to create in that space.
Portable gives you options. Portable rechargeable lamps have evolved massively - they're genuinely beautiful now and give you the flexibility to move light wherever you need it. Perfect for dining tables, outdoor spaces, or anywhere you want to avoid visible cords. Plug-in lamps tend to be stronger for task lighting but work best where you've got convenient outlets.