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Table lamps Australia: From iconic to the affordable

More than simply a light source, a chic table lamp can be just the finishing touch a room needs. From iconic designs such as the Atollo and Tom Dixon’s Bell, to more affordable iterations, here’s our pick of the table lamp bunch.

Tom Dixon Bell table lamp in brass: Drawing inspiration from space helmets, this iconic lamp is one of the British designer’s most recognisable creations. The stylish design is available in chrome, copper and light black. $896.

Tom Dixon bell table lamp

west elm Modern Totem table lamps: Modernist ceramics meet functionality in this stylish and affordable statement-making lamp range that features bold, sculptural lines. From $149.

west elm

Trit House Zeke table lamp: Combining terrazzo, metal and glass, this design is the perfect addition to a modern interior. $90.

Trit House lamp

Atollo 238 table lamp, black: Designed in 1977, Vico Magistrett’s Atollo lamp is a cult classic that combines geometrical shapes (a cylinder, cone and hemisphere), for a bold yet refined aesthetic. It’s available in black, white and brass. $818.

Atollo lamp in black

Kmart rattan table lamp: With a five star rating and almost 50 online reviews, this rattan lamp is the perfect complement to a luxe coastal setting. Even better is its price! $29.

Kmart rattan table lamp

Kelly Wearstler Linden lamp: While the price tag is hefty, this design by American interiors maven Kelly Wearstler is fast becoming a modern design icon. It’s available in high gloss black or matte white. From $1199.

Kelly Wearstler

Dyson Lightcycle task desk light: One for the worker bees, the latest light from Dyson is not only sleek in design, but it’s engineered to support your body clock by auto-adjusting to surrounding light levels. The light also protects the eyes from glare and low optical flicker (two well-known causes of eye strain) and it switches off two minutes after you move away from it, cutting your carbon footprint and energy bills too. Slide-touch dimming and colour temperature controls let you completely customise the light to your preferences. $799.

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8 fabulous table lamps: our picks

Beyond just a source of light, the table lamp has the power (no pun intended!) to transform your living space. A focal point in any room, they are an indispensible tool in the interior styling kit. With so many options available, we’ve done the scouting for you, and sourced eight of the best.

Kmart Luminoso table lamp: A great buy for the style-savvy, budget shopper, this lamp combines three hot trends – copper, wood and industrial styling. With a price tag of $20, it would be rude not to.

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Lee Broom clear crystal bulb table lamp: A truly original design, this lamp’s hand-cut crystal bulb evokes the glamour of heirloom glassware. Inspired by the crystal patterns of traditional whiskey glasses and wine decanters, the chunky gold base and exposed bulb give it a modern edge. $595.

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Have You Met Miss Jones Cockatoo lamp: A native Australian icon, this bone china cockatoo lamp adds a touch of whimsy to any interior. Australiana at its best. $110.

Have You Met Miss Jones

Freedom Pier rope table lamp: For a touch of coastal chic, this statement lamp packs a nautical punch. The fishing knot rope feature is complemented by a crisp white shade. $169.

FREEDOM Pier rope table lamp

Domayne Media Table Lamp. The black and gold of this elegant adjustable desk lamp make it a beautiful choice for any room, not just the study. Made from granite and brass, it’s super sophisticated. $229.95

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Amalfi Elke table lamp: Scandinavian simplicity at its best, this lamp’s white ceramic base and blonde wood will complement most spaces. $119.95.

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Iron Matki Jali table lamp in white: For a touch of bohemia, you can’t go past the modern Moroccan style of this white lantern – best combined with whitewashed furniture and neutral linen. $295.

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Matt Blatt Wayfair table lamp: From storage baskets to shelving units and coffee tables, wire really is having a moment. This statement lamp shows the industrial-themed trend isn’t going anywhere soon. $245.

MATT BLATT Wayfair table lamp

 

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5 great lamps under $200

I don’t know about you but I love lamp lighting in the cooler months to create a much cosier vibe than overheads. I picked five favourites for all tastes that won’t break the bank at under $200.

Empirical Style’s Australian designed and made cage lights are available in pretty much any colour combo of cage and cord you can imagine, with many optional extras such as dimmers. You can safely use this as a plug-in lamp and put it on your bedside, or anywhere you fancy really! From $177.50.

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You can never have too many pops of shiny gold in your interiors if you ask me, and this Audrey lamp from Beacon Lighting is a bargain at $149.

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Freedom are KILLING IT in the lamp stakes this season. Among my favourites is the Metro Table Lamp in copper, $149.

metro table lamp

Also check out the Penny ($49.95) which comes in dusty blue or antique white.

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If your style’s more classic, I think the Bloomingdale, from Oz Design Furniture, ($149) looks a lot more expensive than it is and would suit many rooms and styles of interior.

Where do you shop for affordable lighting in Australia?