I don’t make the rules, I just inform you of them. And the rule is this: you need to jump on the portable table lamp trend! To make things easy for you, today I’m showcasing 20 of the best options on the market right now, so you can ride the trend too.
From bedroom to beach, alfresco eating to the indoor reading nook – these table lamps (be they chargeable or battery-operated) are able to be carted around with ease, and with no messy wires to worry about.
Scroll on and enjoy the inspiration and illumination. And as always, drop me a comment at the end of the post and let me know which once you’ve added to cart.
1. Udiya Table Lamp
I had to cast the Udiya Table Lamp as the lead in this roundup because I just specified it for a design client and I’m pretty smitten with it. From the chic leather strap to the striking bell silhouette, there’s a lot to love. You can purchase a full-length stand for it too, so it has a place to call home when you need.
2. Odette Portable LED Table Lamp
The Odette Portable LED Table Lamp is an all-white stunner with a domed, mushroom silhouette. I love the look, but I also adore that you can dim the intensity of light with the touch of a hand. With three brightness settings and the ability to recharge via a USB port, there’s so much to appreciate with this one.
3. Vuelta Portable Table Lamp
The Vuelta Portable Table Lamp is a lamp like no other. The sculptural arch design is its most impressive feature – complete with fluting inspired by ancient columns. The adjustable dimmer switch means you can set it to just the right mood. Store it as an ornament on a bookshelf and then move it around as you need.
4. Nodmast LED Portable Lamp
I love a bit of IKEA, so I had to add the Nodmast LED Portable Lamp to the list. It’s lightweight, features a dome head you can tilt back and forth, plus you can get rechargeable batteries for it so it never runs out of steam. Include it in a coffee table vignette with some interior design books and you’ve created a welcoming scene in your living room.
5. Caret Portable Table Lamp
The Caret Portable Table Lamp has a stunning silhouette, there’s no denying that. But it’s the rich colourway that’s captured my eye; a rich burgundy tone that evokes sophistication. Made from lacquered steel, it features a rounded base and a pyramid-shaped top that emits a soft, diffused light.
6. Stella Portable LED Table Lamp
The affordable Stella Portable LED Table Lamp is a great option for a dining table when you want to bring a sense of mood to your meal. Its elegant brass finish and minimalist design makes it feel elevated, like dinner at a high-end restaurant. Standing at under 30cm in height, it comes in at under $150 and is definitely one of my faves.
7. Meridian Portable Table Lamp
The Meridian Portable Table Lamp offers easy, hassle-free charging, and provides up to 12 hours of light at a time. Made in collaboration with the design studio Regular Company, the shape of this cashmere-coloured stunner gives it a clean, modern feel. So easy to carry around, and so beautiful to look at. Add it to cart immediately if not sooner!
8. JWDA Portable Table Lamp
Inspired by traditional oil lamps, the JWDA Portable Table Lamp brings with it both subtlety and sophistication. It’ll give you 10 hours of light when fully charged, plus it comes with a dimmer switch so you can set it to your preferred illumination level. I love this idea of this one sitting on a side table in a reading nook. BYO a glass of red wine and a good book.
9. Portable Push Table Lamp
What’s so good about the Portable Push Table Lamp is the way it operates; light is revealed by pushing the top of the lamp. It’s such an interesting profile you won’t see everywhere. Featuring a charging base and a touch dimmer, you can easily adjust the temperature to suit your space. Available in four gorgeous colours, I can see a few of these scattered across the home.
10. Loui Portable Table Lamp
It’s the speckled texture and grey colourway of the Loui Portable Table Lamp that is speaking to me the most. It gives this lamp a concrete-effect that makes it perfect in any modern home setting. Lovers of a neutral colour palette will find it easy to work into a number of rooms. With a dimmable light and recharge capability, this table lamp ticks all the boxes.
11. Capri LED Touch Dimmable Table Lamp
There’s something a little futuristic about the design of the Capri LED Touch Dimmable Table Lamp. It’s sleek and simple in its look and feel, all while boasting a 12-hour charge time. The added bonus: Its IP54 rating and die cast aluminium body makes it suitable for outdoor use – so you can take it poolside for a nighttime dip.
12. Muuto Ease Portable Table Lamp
The Muuto Ease Portable Table Lamp sports a lightly flared bottom that mimics the lip of a vase. The top is lightweight and gives the illusion that it and the base are gently touching. It’s a beautiful design that emits a gentle hum of light. Available in four colours, enjoy the understated elegance this table lamp will bring to your space.
13. Arum Portable Table Lamp
The Arum Portable Table Lamp sports a petal-shaped shade floating delicately atop its stem-like rod. This approach to design gives it a refinement, all while being super easy to carry around. It also features a three-step touch dimmer and comes in three colours (the black you see above, plus a white and a green).
14. HAY PC Portable Table Light
The HAY PC Portable Table Light is constructed in robust plastic and features a scratch and water-resistant finish. This makes it the perfect portable table lamp for an alfresco area or backyard moment. What also makes this one special is that the light source is hidden from view by a polycarbonate diffuser, delivering a subtle downward glow.
15. dBodhi Bullet Table Light
Here’s the perfect option for those of you who love crystals; the dBodhi Bullet Table Light. It can be used as a portable option with two batteries, or as a wired lamp when plugged in via USB-C. Get the convenience of a portable table lamp all while enjoying the benefit of Onyx in absorbing and protecting against negative energy. It’s a win-win.
16. Carrie Portable Table Lamp
Lightweight and portable with a USB charger, the Carrie Portable Table Lamp works well anywhere. Pop it on a stool beside the bath, have it sit proudly on your kitchen counter, or take it on a spring picnic. Available in four colours/finishes, it carries 20 to 24 hours of light on one full charge and has four brightness settings.
17. Fatboy Bellboy Portable Table Lamp
Available in four colours, the Fatboy Bellboy Portable Table Lamp is a design like no other. Made from powder-coated aluminium, the coiled section resembles an old-school telephone. Get lost in the retro nature of this beauty and enjoy how easy he is to move around your home – both indoors and out.
18. Column Portable Table Lamp
With a shape inspired by bollards, the Column Portable Table Lamp features a striking mushroom shape, in aluminium or bronze finish. Powered by a battery, the small-scale lamp delivers an inviting glow. It has three adjustable light settings and will feel right at home on a shelf in your home library.
19. Eton Portable LED Table Lamp
Durable, sleek and modern, the Eton Portable LED Table Lamp is right on trend with its domed shape. What’s more, it comes it at under $60, so you get to rock the portable table lamp trend without breaking the bank. Available in green or natural, the powder coasted finish is lightweight, so you can move it from coffee table to dressing room with ease.
20. Hashira Portable Table Lamp
Drawing inspiration from Japanese paper lanterns comes the Hashira Portable Table Lamp. It may be last on the list but it’s certainly not least. Small yet impactful, it comes with a concealed USB charger at the base, giving you 10 hours of adjustable light after a full charge.
Which of these portable table lamps are you adding to cart? I’d love to hear from you below. Drop me a comment and share the style you’re loving the most.
