Lamp Tables

Browse our range of lamp tables, available in a variety of styles, materials and finishes. Taller and slimmer than a standard side table, a lamp table is designed to hold a lamp at the right height beside a sofa, armchair or bed without taking up unnecessary surface or floor space.

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Lamp Tables: The Right Height Makes All the Difference

A lamp table is a specific type of side table designed primarily to hold a floor or table lamp at a height that puts the light source where it is most useful. Positioned beside a sofa or armchair, it raises the lamp above seat level so the light falls over the shoulder rather than into the eye. It is a small distinction but one that makes a significant difference to how comfortable a room is to read or relax in.

Height is the defining characteristic. A lamp table is typically between 60cm and 75cm tall, noticeably taller than a standard coffee or side table. This height is specifically chosen to work with both the lamp and the person seated beside it. A table that is too low puts the bulb at eye level; one that is too high casts light downward rather than across.

Surface area on a lamp table is deliberately limited. Most lamp tables have a compact top of 35cm to 50cm in diameter or width, large enough to hold a lamp, a drink and perhaps a book, but not designed as a general surface for clutter. This restraint is part of their appeal: a lamp table beside a chair says exactly what it needs to and nothing more.

For a broader surface beside your seating, see our side tables. For flexible surface space across the room, browse our nest of tables. For the main surface in front of your sofa, see our coffee tables.

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A lamp table is a tall, slim side table designed primarily to hold a lamp beside a sofa, armchair or bed. It is typically taller than a standard side table, usually between 60cm and 75cm, so the lamp sits at the right height to cast light over a seated person rather than into their eyes. The surface is usually compact, intended for a lamp and a couple of small items.

A lamp table is a specific type of side table designed primarily to hold a lamp, characterised by its taller, narrower profile. A side table is a broader category that includes any small table used beside seating or a bed. Lamp tables tend to be taller and have a smaller surface area than a general-purpose side table.

A lamp table should be tall enough that the lamp shade sits at roughly shoulder height when you are seated beside it, typically between 60cm and 75cm for the table itself. Combined with the lamp, the total height of the light source should fall between 120cm and 150cm for comfortable reading and ambient lighting from a seated position.

Yes, provided the height suits your mattress level. A lamp table at 60cm to 65cm tall works well beside most standard beds. The compact surface size suits a lamp, phone and a glass of water without encouraging clutter, which makes it a practical minimalist bedside option.

A table lamp with a base of 25cm to 35cm tall works well on a lamp table, bringing the total combined height of table and lamp to around 90cm to 110cm. Choose a shade width that is proportionate to the table surface, typically no wider than the table top, to keep the arrangement looking balanced.