LIGHTING, WITH PERSONALITY
Lighting, with personality
5 chic lamps under $100 that make a room feel considered.
Lighting may be functional, but the right lamp can do much more than illuminate a room. A sculptural shape, an unexpected color or a beautifully proportioned shade can completely change the mood of a space. And a room doesn’t necessarily need more things to feel finished—sometimes it just needs better light. Look for something functional enough to earn its place, but beautiful enough to feel like an object in its own right.
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01 — THE SOFT STATEMENT
Chloe Stoneware Table Lamp — Rowena Interiors
A pleated shade instantly makes a lamp feel a little more special. Paired with a tapered stoneware base and hand-painted terracotta stripe, this one has just enough detail to bring personality to a room without overpowering it. At just over 16 inches tall, it’s an easy size for a bedside table, desk or reading corner.
WHY WE LIKE IT: The pleated shade, the warm earthy detail, the $75 price.
Chloe Stoneware Table Lamp
02 — THE MODERN MUSHROOM
Brightech Celia Rechargeable Lamp
The familiar mushroom silhouette gets a softer, more colorful treatment here. The Celia is cordless, rechargeable and three-way dimmable, making it as functional as it is decorative. The light blue feels especially good in an otherwise neutral room—just enough color to make things interesting. Lowe's currently lists it at $79.99.
WHY WE LIKE IT: Sculptural, portable and doesn't take itself too seriously.
Brightech Celia Rechargeable Lamp
03 — THE LITTLE POP OF COLOR
IKEA NÖDMAST Portable Lamp
Small, playful and a little unexpected. The mix of pale pink and deep gray-green gives this $24.99 portable lamp much more personality than its price suggests. Because it's battery operated, it can also go where a traditional lamp can't—on a bookshelf, kitchen counter or little table without an outlet nearby.
WHY WE LIKE IT: An easy way to introduce color without committing to it.
IKEA NÖDMAST Portable Lamp
04 — THE SCULPTURAL ONE
Loistine Table Lamp
Proof that a functional object can still bring personality to a room. The sculptural silhouette feels almost like a small piece of art, making it especially good for a side table, console or bedside where you want something more interesting than a standard lamp-and-shade combination.
WHY WE LIKE IT: A little unexpected, beautifully shaped and an easy way to make a simple corner feel more considered.
Loistine Table Lamp
05 — THE COLOR PLAY
Lieselot Table Lamp — AllModern
Equal parts lamp and decorative object. Made entirely from glass, its compact cylindrical shape and high-gloss finish give it a playful, sculptural quality. The light glows through the colored glass, creating atmosphere even in a small corner. With shades ranging from olive green to brighter hues, it’s an easy way to bring color and personality into an otherwise neutral space.
WHY WE LIKE IT: Sculptural glass, beautiful color and a surprisingly good price.
Lieselot Table Lamp
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