10 Terrific Table Lamps - Classic Table Lamps for Any Decor

This elegant Crystal Banister Table Lamp from Restoration Hardware is an updated interpretation of a classic design. Suitable for either contemporary or traditional interiors, the lamp is also ideal where you don't want to add another design element, or for a view home where you want to preserve sightlines. The base stands 28 inches tall and is French wired, meaning the cord emanantes from the socket, not the base. The table lamp is adorned with polished nickel hardware and can accept a bulb up to 150 watts. The lamp retails for $344, not including the shade, which is $55 as shown.

This well-proportioned table lamp features a curvaceous base crafted from leather and wood, giving it timeless visual appeal. The lamp accepts a three-way bulb (150 watts maximum), and comes with a tan onion-skin hardback shade. The Leather Table Lamp retails for $369 from Ethan Allen.

This Bronze Table Lamp from Kichler is a great look for an eclectic, traditional or arts and crafts interior. The bulbous base is pleasingly proportioned, and features a hammered finish for a handcrafted look. The lamp stands 25 inches high and can accommodate a bulb up to 150 watts. The price is pretty pleasing, too: Absolute Home sells it for just $97.74.

A favorite with interior designers, this iconic table lamp was created by famed decorator John Saladino. The cylindrical glass base is crowned by a flared shade; a single wire runs through the center of the base, reducing the lamp to its simplest form. While it may look contemporary, this lamp works great in traditional interiors as well, its ghostly presence adapting to its surroundings with Zelig-like ease. The Saladino Lamp is available through interior designers and architects for approximately $2,665, and can also be purchsed through a buying service such as L.A. Design Concepts.

The Tatum Table Lamp from Crate and Barrel features a dimpled porcelain base that looks both earthy and contemporary. The oval shade (included) echoes the shape of the base, which is glazed in a neutral finish with mineral accents, giving it additional interest. The table lamp features a three-way switch (150 watts maximum), stands 28 inches high, and retails for $159.

Understated tradition is exemplified by this French Bronze Table Lamp from Kichler. Pleasingly proportioned, the lamp stands 32.5 inches high and features a burnished metallic base. It's designed to accommodate a bulb up to 150 watts, and is available for $199.10 from AbsoluteHome.com.

I love the squat, boxy look of this Rectilinear Metal Table Lamp from Ethan Allen. This is perfect for a place where you don't need to shed a lot of light, but want something decorative. Perfect for behind a sofa or next to a bed, the table lamp features a metal base inscribed with a wavy finish, and a dark shade that complements the recessed base. The lamp stands 24 inches high and retails for $519.

Understated but oh-so practical, the Library Table Lamp and Library Accent Lamp from Restoration Hardware feature an adjustable stem that lets you vary the height of the lamp up to 8 inches. Made of cast brass and finished in either antique nickel (shown) or brass, this light is good for a spot where you want some illumination but don't want to take up too much space or make a big statement. The Accent Lamp stands 33 inches at its maximum, and takes a 75-watt bulb. The Table Lamp stands 39 inches at its maximum, and takes a 100-watt bulb. The lamps are $104 and $124, respectively; companion Empire Shades are $25-$45.

Glass lamps can be serious affairs, but not the Windham Crystal Table Lamp from Ballard Designs. Graduated crystal spheres give the base a playful look, while a full-range dimmer lets you adjust the illumination any way you want it (up to 150 watts). The lamp features silver-plated accents and a translucent white-parchment shade, and sells for $269.

Style and price come together in this terrific table lamp from JC Penney. The Zane Crystal Lamp consists of a clear glass block that rests atop a polished-chrome base. The white polyester shade (included) mimics the shape of the base, and is crowned by a coordinating chrome finial. Nicely proportioned, the lamp stands 20.5 inches high and is fitted with a 3-way switch that can accept a bulb up to 100 watts. A remarkable value at just $99, this lamp would look great in pairs or all by itself.