The 10 Best Table Lamps

Boasting a slimline, triangular-shaped base crafted from marbled natural slate, the rustic Kenroy Home Free Fall (about $108) is sure to elicit compliments from your guests. It's designed so that light cascades downward over its exterior, making for an intriguing point of interest.

With its minimalist style and Japanese-inspired shade, the Brightech Maxwell (around $35) complements modern decors. It boasts a built-in USB port, so you can charge your tablet, phone, or other electronic device, and it's outfitted with an energy-saving LED bulb.

The Sofia Cottage Accent's (around $70) amphora-like shape and elegant, cracked ivory finish come together to create a rustic model worthy of any farmhouse-styled interior. Its graceful handles are more than just decorative, as they make it that much easier to move around.

Thanks to its open wire construction and compact size, the Franklin Iron Works Bronze (appx. $70) is a good option if you need illumination but are tight on space. And to round out its industrial effect, it even comes with an Edison bulb that contains a squirrel-cage filament.

Offered in slate, cyan, or burnt orange, the Stone & Beam Ceramic (about $79) is a classic design that won't overwhelm any room. Busy people will appreciate that its shiny round base and brushed nickel pedestal are simple to wipe clean with a dry cloth.

The Tiffany Dragonfly (appx. $80) is perfect for those who enjoy old-world charm, but don't want to own an actual antique. Its handcrafted shade is a mosaic of vibrant, jewel-toned, stained glass pieces and gleaming cabochons that glow with calming hues and emit lovely reflections.

With the blingy Seaside Village Crystal (about $31), all you need to do to instantly change the ambiance in the room is give it a gentle tap, since it features a touch sensor that provides four settings. This also makes it a great fit if you're not a fan of rotary switches.

Perfect for accenting common areas, bedrooms, and offices, these two Annie Traditional Tapered (about $80) will bring functional elegance to any space. Each sports a wide, textured drum shade that will furnish your family with an evenly-distributed, pleasantly-diffused radiance.

Draw attention with the Floating Square Modern (appx. $50), a contemporary choice that's ideal for creating cozy mood lighting. It has a handy pull-chain for easy operation, so rather than grope around in the dark for an elusive switch or button, you can quickly illuminate the room.

If you live in a coastal home or love a good nautical theme, then you'll appreciate that the 360 Lighting Clear (appx. $70) comes with two bags of seashells to add to its glass base. And even if you don't, it's still simple to customize it with the filling of your choice.