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Small Table Lamps

Small lamps that still do a job

Most of the lamps here stand 350mm or lower, with a few slightly taller designs that the maker calls small or mini. They suit a bedside table, a shelf, a windowsill or a corner of a kitchen worktop. For larger sizes, see all our table lamps.

Three ways to go small

The Endon Otto at 115mm and the Elstead Luna at 117mm are the smallest here. Novena's Capo, Punta and Tocca are cordless and rechargeable, so they do not need a socket nearby. The Tiffany-style lamps from Novena, Quoizel and Interiors 1900 add colour in a compact shape.

Light for the size

A small lamp is usually for atmosphere rather than reading, and many take a small E14 or G9 bulb. If it needs to light a book, look for a brighter bulb within the listed maximum, or choose an adjustable desk lamp.

Small Table Lamps Recommendations & Buying Advice

There is no fixed rule. On this page, most lamps stand 350mm or lower, with a few up to about 445mm where the maker calls them small or mini. The smallest are the Endon Otto at 115mm and the Elstead Luna at 117mm. Check the height and width on the product page, because a wide shade can make a low lamp feel much bigger.

Sometimes, but many are made for atmosphere. The light depends on the bulb, the shade and how close the lamp is, so choose a higher lumen bulb within the listed maximum if you want to read. An opaque or tinted shade gives less light than clear or opal glass. For regular reading, a desk lamp or wall reading light will usually do the job better.

The name mostly comes from the maker, so do not rely on it for size. In some ranges, mini is the smallest size and small is the next one up. The Interiors 1900 Jamelia comes in both Mini and Small. Compare the listed height and width instead, and check that the bulb and shade are in proportion to where it will sit.

Many on this page take E14, while others take E27 or G9, and the rechargeable lamps have built-in LEDs. Check the cap and maximum wattage on the product page, as most are sold without a bulb. In a small shade, an LED is a good choice because it runs cooler than a halogen bulb giving the same light. A warm white 2700K bulb suits most rooms.

Yes, where there is no socket nearby or you want to move the light around. The Novena Capo, Punta, Tocca and Scintilla are cordless and rechargeable, which suits a dining table or a shelf. They need charging, and run time varies, so check the product page. For a bedside lamp used every night, a plug-in model means you never have to think about charging it.

Yes, and a small lamp is often the right choice for a narrow table. Keep the lamp's shade narrower than the table and leave room for a book or a glass. The shade should still sit high enough to keep the bulb out of your eyes when you are sitting up. If the table is very small, a wall light will free up the top altogether.

When it has to fill a big space or light a whole room. On a large sideboard or beside a deep sofa, a small lamp can look lost and leave you short of light. Try a taller lamp or a matched pair instead. It also suits a room poorly as the only light source, so use it alongside ceiling, wall or floor lighting.