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Our 8 Favorite Bedside Lamps of 2025 | Reviews by Wirecutter
This comprehensive guide to selecting the best bedside lamps emphasizes that while aesthetics are important, several practical benchmarks are crucial for optimal functionality and comfort. The author, a senior staff writer covering home and decor, initiated the research after a personal experience with a poorly designed lamp that caused discomfort. The selection process involved extensive research of hundreds of lamps from 28 companies, followed by rigorous testing of 15 promising models over three weeks in a home environment. The criteria for ideal bedside lamps include an accessible on/off switch (in-line, pull chain, or touch control) or smart bulb compatibility, an efficient light-diffusing or redirecting shade, a stable base to prevent tipping, a minimum 5-foot cord, dimmability (or smart bulb compatibility for dimming), and compatibility with common bulb types. The author also sought insights from three interior designers to gather diverse perspectives on factors like lamp height and the potential for vintage lamps.
The guide highlights several top picks across various price points and styles. The Hay Matin Table Lamp is praised for its eye-catching pleated design and effective dimming, though its base could be sturdier and assembly can be challenging. The West Elm Mooney Table Lamp, with its paper lantern shade, is noted for its stable, heavy base, which addresses a common flaw in similar designs, but its construction details might not appeal to perfectionists and it requires a wider nightstand. The West Elm Asymmetry Ceramic Table Lamp offers a sturdy and sculptural design, blending into various decors, but its cord appearance and slight sliding on surfaces are minor drawbacks.
For those needing significant reach, the Stuff By Andrew Neyer Swing Dome Light (small) with its industrial design and pivoting shade is recommended for large beds and spaces, emphasizing its substantial size and the need for two people for installation. The Quinn Table Lantern is recognized for its mid-century charm, textured shade, stable wooden base, and the convenience of being available from multiple retailers, although some past finishes had issues with visible bulbs. The IKEA Årstid Table Lamp is presented as a tastefully neutral and affordable option that blends with diverse decor, despite its stiff, unattractive cord.
For convenience and budget-friendliness, the Yarra-Decor Bedside Table Lamp with USB Ports is a multitasker for charging devices, although its finish can appear cheap and its dimming sequence is low to high. Lastly, the Threshold Assembled Ceramic Table Lamp-Blue from Target is celebrated for its reliable quality, on-trend design, and generous return policy, despite potential imperfections in its paint job and an inconvenient socket switch. The article also touches upon the option of rewiring vintage lamps for a unique and personalized lighting solution and provides a glimpse into future reviews, including corded sconces and models from Schoolhouse and Rejuvenation. A section on competition lists lamps that did not meet the criteria, detailing their specific flaws.
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