12 Contemporary Table Lamps Ideas

Lighting does not have to be some boring design. Instead it can be both fashionable and functional, especially when it’s used to spruce up a table. We know it can be challenging finding contemporary table lamps that have both usability and the right kind of style, and that’s why we decided to do some research and create a compilation of incredibly designs.

Scroll through some of our favorite findings, ideas and designs all which have contemporary style and innovative vision for any room you decide to place it in.

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Spiral LED Table Lamp

This may be the most futuristic design of the bunch. For your home office your teen’s bedroom, this product has all the right moves for modern style but it also gives a off a very unique, personalized feel as well. Mix with super sleek furniture and accents making this the standout piece in the area and a fun focal point for everyone to enjoy – and use if need be!

• CONTEMPORARY STYLISH SPIRAL DESIGN: The table lamp’s spiral shape stands at nearly 13 inches tall and is 7.3 inches in diameter. The contemporary minimalist lighting design adds an artistic aesthetic to any room. It’s the perfect table lamp for a living room, office or as a bedside or nightlight in your bedroom.
• QUALITY METALLIC BEDSIDE LAMP:  Constructed from a high-quality aluminium painted in silver, the lamp is durable, well made and will ensure quality lighting for many years. Thanks to the non-slip metal material applied to the base for additional stability, you can feel confident it is safe and stable.
• SIMPLE ONE-TOUCH FOR WARM BRIGHT LIGHT: The LED table lamp has a color temperature of 3200K and 550LM which allows you to adjust your light according to the occasion by a simple touch controller. Brighten for when you need to read or study or dim when you’re looking to create a softer ambience. This is the best choice for a casual, contemporary or meditative environment.
• ENERGY-SAVING LIGHTING SOLUTION: Our decorative bedside lamp is not only an elegant addition to your décor, this modern shape lamp with its 9-watt built-in LED will save on your electric bill. This lamp consumes low energy and will never require any light source replacement.
• VERSATILE USE WITH 12 MONTH WARRANTY: This unique design lamp is suitable décor for home and office use. Backed by our 12-month product warranty, we offer fast, friendly customer service and a 30-day return guarantee. Please contact us first about any queries or returns and we will do our best to help you.

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Syler Faux Wood Table Lamp

Simple and clean with an industrial innovation, this idea could blend well within a variety of modern spaces. It’s definitely functional and provides the right amount of light for whatever your needs may be. It strays from traditional but doesn’t make a fuss or become overwhelming from whatever the style you have in mind is.

• CONTEMPORARY TABLE LAMPS: This set of 2 table lamps commands attention with its ultra-cool contemporary look. Geometric lines are visually striking
• GEOMETRIC SHAPE: Base is made of poly resin and metal, formed into sharp lines. The geometric look is topped with a square fabric lamp shade in crisp white
• ARTISTIC FLAIR: Angular accent pieces are finished in a faux wood and brushed silver finish, providing a cool contrast for this sharp, modern piece
• SOFT LIGHTING: Good lighting is so important in design, especially for small bedrooms or living spaces. This lamp with 3-way switch measures 15.25″ W x 9.25″ D x 28.75″H, an ideal size for a bedside nightstand or office desk. Shade Height-10.13 inch. Cord length-96 inch

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Modern Leather Table Lamps with White Fabric Shades

These fashionable table lamps, with their genuine leather bodies and white fabric shades, will add style and pizzazz to any room. We believe that lighting is like jewelry for your home. Our products will help to enhance your room with elegance and sophistication.

Another contemporary construction that we’ve fallen in love with. It’s a bit of a larger design so it would work well in more open spaces or on larger desks. There’s a bit of a softness surrounding the piece even though it falls in line with ultra modern interior design styles.

We could see this in the home office, master bedroom or even jazzing up the craft room!

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Masdio by Ampulla Bedside Lamp

This design represents a great mix of traditionalism and innovation. There’s a very fashionable presence to this piece, but since it’s got a wooden texture look it provides a more homey feeling. This could do well in a living room or even in a foyer by greeting your guests with a special, unique nod on their way in and on their way out.

• Concise Design table lamp – Wireless charger, Bluetooth speaker and desk lamp are combined in Light of Tree. Natural and comfortable stepless dimming light through cherry wood shade will be the finishing touch that lights up your home.
• Wireless Speaker – Light of Tree table lamp has further optimized the speaker, delivering crystal clear full-range sound wafting and lingering in the room.
• Wireless Charger – Charge efficiently and fast with just a single move, and forget about those tangling cords. Compatible with iPhone X, 8 , 8 Plus, Galaxy Note 8, S8, S8 Plus, S7, Galaxy S7 Edge & All Qi/Wireless charging enabled devices.
• Exclusive Edition – This table lamp edition has optimized the sound quality, and sleep experience by featuring a softer indicator and button lights. Logo free on lampshade. Let our life return to basics & simplicity.
• What You Will Get – 1 x Masdio Light of Tree Bedside Lamp with Bluetooth Speaker and Wireless Charger, 1x User Manual, 1x Power Adaptor 24/7 customer support & 12-month warranty. Phone Charging Receiver NOT Included.

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LED Table Lamps

We’re guessing you may have never seen a lamp quite like this one. Again, ultra modern and incredibly creative in design aspects. This is a great pick for a masculine, yet sophisticated, home office or slick bedroom. We could even see this piece being used as a set in a dining room or living room as well. The benefit of such a style is although ultra chic it also has a soft side that’s perfect for mixing and meshing.

• Metal Finish: A beautiful designed modern lamp
• Elegant & Cozy Design: 2 acrylic Arcs embrace each other on a stable metal base and non-slip bottom, creating the impression of harmony and unique. Put this table lamp in your living room, bedroom or anywhere, it will make the place comfortable, modern and simple. Size: 4.72*4.72*19.69 Inch.
• Energy Saving and Safe: 2 sets of warm light led light strips (9 watts) are inside this modern desk lamp. Flicker-free, no UV and energy-saving. The acrylic shade stays cool so you don’t have to worry about placing it too close to curtains or fabrics.
• Convenient On/Off Switch: The switch is designed on the wire of this curved table lamp Easy to control by pressing the switch without unplugging the lamp.
• Great Decoration: The elegant spiral appearance makes it a great decorative lighting lamp for contemporary, urban, minimalist styles. Suitable for corner table, front desk, office desk, bedside, dining table and more.
• Quality Assurance: The wire, switch and plug-in cord of this bedside table lamp are UL listed. 12-months warranty and 30-days replacement is provided for this side table lamp. Please feel free to tell us if anything without your satisfaction, we will reply within 24 hours and afford a great solution for you.

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6 Lighting Effect Modes LED Bedside Lamp

• 6-Lighting Effect Modes: Static Mode (4 brightness levels) / Stack Mode / Breathing Mode / Cycle Mode / 3-Colors Rainbow Swirl Mode / 3-Colors Rotate Mode.
• 7-Colors: Warm White / Red / Green / Blue / Yellow / Aqua Marine / Pink.
• Switch the different colors and effect modes for your preference with the FR remote.
• Ultra long service life, the lamp can be used up to 35000hrs.

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Rectangular Dual Stacked Stone Ceramic Table Lamp

A contemporary spin on the classic table lamp, this filler design has a slick finish but you can create your own style by stuffing it with your own creative preferences. From rope pieces as seen above to seashells for the summertime, it’s all in what your envisioning for your home. But the overall foundation and tone of this piece is still very modern and cool.

Add a contemporary flair to any room with this lovely stacked stone table lamp. Dual stacked ceramic stones sit atop a rectangular base to create this extremely modern lamp. The black fabric shade and Earth tones complete the look. Perfect lamp for a bedroom, living area, or professional office. We believe that lighting is like jewelry for your home. Our products will help to enhance your room with chic sophistication.

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Pineapple 23″ Ceramic LED Table Lamp

Here’s another beautiful piece that we’re loving to highlight a side table or bedroom. It provides a warm, soft glow bringing on an inviting spirit but also a beautiful, unique and artistic vibe that isn’t found in most traditional homes, at least when it comes to table lamps. The details will always be an important part of any decorative feat, and this type of detail could and would do wonders.

• QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: JONATHAN Y table lamps are modern classics, finished with high-end details like our bespoke lampshade, easy 1-way switch and elegant, soft-white LED. Designed to illuminate your home with warm light, this lamp makes a stylish addition to any living room, dining room, bedroom, entry or office. We’ve included eco-friendly LED bulbs that use 90% less energy than incandescents – and our lamps fit standard light bulbs too! Our lighting is ETL Listed and meets 120-volt UL standards for safety and quality.
• ENERGY-SAVING LED BULBS INCLUDED: Compatible with Philips Hue and Alexa smart outlets (sold separately), our included LED bulbs provide soft, flicker-free lighting. Crafted using the latest technology, JONATHAN Y LED bulbs have a lifespan of 25,000 hours. What does this mean? Under normal use, LED bulbs that are lit 6-8 hours a day can last up to ten years. Even under heavy use, our sturdy LED bulbs will still last multiple years. Our high-quality LED bulbs are an eco-friendly energy-saving upgrade over standard incandescent bulbs.
• SATISFACTION GUARANTEED: Every JONATHAN Y design is created with uncompromising attention to detail, using only the highest quality components. We proudly stand behind all of our products – if you’re unsatisfied with your purchase, please return it within 30 days for a full refund. Based in Soho, New York, designer Jonathan and his talented team of professionals create affordable home decor with high-end designer styling.
• For a dose of fun and whimsy, try this ceramic pineapple lamp perched upon an Acrylic base
• 100% cotton hardback drum shade in white

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Todd Modern Table Lamp

A traditional foundation with a modern coat, this design is truly the best of both worlds in every facet and form. The bones of the piece are what we’re all used to seeing; a stem, a neck and a shade. But the clear top and vibrancy of the light makes this a fun choice to decorate any nook or cranny of the home in. And it truly could be used in any room that has a contemporary tone.

• 30″ high overall. Bottom base is 9″ wide x 4 1/2″ deep. Rectangular shade is 16″ wide x 9″ deep x 10 1/2″ high. Weighs 3.1 lbs.
• Uses one maximum 100 watt standard-medium base bulb (not included). On-off socket switch.
• Contemporary modern USB table lamp from 360 Lighting.
• Brushed nickel finish over metal construction. Black finish metal pedestal base. Rectangular white fabric shade.
• Built-in 2 amp USB port and an electrical outlet on the base. Includes 8-foot long cord and plug.

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Unique Lamp

The farthest from a traditional lamp, this piece is all about innovation, creativity and art. It’s functional, of course, but it’s made for the wow factor and made to made a statement wherever it may be.

Just imagine the transformation a design like this could help make inside the more dull spaces of your home.

Cool lamps and lighting

We’ve seen similar styles to this lamp on office desks or even in craft rooms. But the slight slant and more bubbled top makes this a softer, more feminine and also more contemporary take on this usual design.

Striking and full of energy, this sparkling table lamp can do so much for even the smallest of spaces inside your home. If you’ve got your eye on an ultra modern home but you still want a light, prettiness surrounding certain spaces, than this is a piece you need to be taking a second look at.

Again, this is a very functional but also very fashion-forward choice that we’re in love with, especially because of its versatility.