Tall Table Lamps

Tall Table Lamp Guide: Atmosphere, Warmth, & Style For Any Space

Lamps do more than just illuminate. With a fun base, LED bulbs, and a stunning table to match, what was just a room quickly becomes an ambient space to sit and relax. The trick? Adding a tall table lamp in every corner of your dining room, entryway, or buffet table so you won't miss out on a spotlight or ambient glow anywhere in your home.

With stunning shade options, like tapered white linen shades to keep things sleek or oatmeal drum shades for a more traditional vibe, Lamps Plus has everything you need to accent your tall table lamp in style.

Each tall table lamp design starts at 36" high and promises not to overpower your interior decor, delivering modern elegance. For those who like their lamps extra tall, Lamps Plus has those too. Choose from traditional styles, like a slender buffet table lamp, all in one place.

Tall Table Lamp Features

Decorate the edge of a table with a fun accent lamp and watch guests admire the inviting glow. Whether you're enjoying drinks on the couch or looking for a gold-leaf finish to incorporate into your dining room, a single tall table lamp can make any space feel complete.

At Lamps Plus, gorgeous lamps are what we do. From contemporary to traditional, or a mix of both, you can find the perfect sleek lamp to take couch-side on a buffet table. Our available tall table lamp styles each include style-specific features to build your design around:

Slender, Tall Profiles

The design of a tall table lamp is meant to be slender but impactful. Small enough to sit atop a side table, yet complex enough to bestow layered light, most traditional and modern styles are naturally slender, incorporating toned-down colors like beige or white to keep the mood calm.

Fun Shade Designs

Drum, bell, or curved, popular shade styles for tall table lamps are often neutral yet fun. Because floor lamps can take up much of the living room decor space, you'll want a lamp that crafts a unique style of its own.

Go with a bell shape (in white, oatmeal, or gray) for that soft feel. If you're a fan of more modern designs, try a square-shaped shade instead. The added flair makes the base below that much more intriguing.

Multi-Functional Lighting Options

While you can diffuse light with lamp shades alone, you can also choose a lamp base with multiple lighting options. LED bulbs, for example, are compatible with most Lamps Plus tall table lamps, and many lamps have three-way switches to adjust your lighting preference.

As far as household tasks go, these beautiful lamps can do as much functionally as they can stylistically. The Vienna Full Spectrum Stephan Table Lamp has a built-in dimmer switch so you can tone down or turn up the glow as you please, while the Barnes and Ivy Leafwork Table Lamp offers both a dimmer and a USB port for portable charging.

Popular Lamps Plus Styles

Table lamps, primarily meant to top off your existing decor style with the perfect inviting glow, can also have range. By incorporating the right lighting for your space, you'll have crafted an inviting atmosphere for the ages: a reading nook, a relaxing home office, or a hallway with contemporary charm.

Here are a few favorite tall table lamp styles you might add to your favorite spaces:

• European Style:

  Luxe and clean, our European style tall table lamps give a sophisticated impression in details alone. With tapered bases and glass accents, it is impossible not to notice the inherent elegance of a European style lamp.

• Distressed or Antique Gold and Brass Finishes:

  If vintage is your thing, antique brass bases might be your next favorite. Styles like the Stiffel Clayborne 31" High Antique Brass Traditional Buffet Table Lamp are the perfect way to give a bit of old-school edge.

• Farmhouse Style:

  For fans of the farmhouse aesthetic, Lamps Plus carries styles that keep the rustic elegance you know and love. Think faux-wood and earthy tones, found in options like our 360 Lighting Rockford 26" Farmhouse Rustic Table Lamp or the 360 Lighting Mora 31" Tall Jar Table Lamp.

• Sleek & Modern Appeal:

  Metallics, clean lines, and chrome accents are all members of the popular modern aesthetic. Home decorators enjoy the Possini Euro Design Heyden Modern Luxe Tall Console Buffet Lamp for its dynamic black and gold shade.

How to Choose An Extra Tall Table Lamp With Classic Charm

When it's time to spruce up those hard living room edges, or create the perfect welcoming entryway, a stunning lamp is just the focal point you need.

No matter your next design addition, an extra tall table lamp can bring that classic, well-rounded charm every true home needs. Before you choose one of our lamps for your home, here are a few things to consider:

Purpose or Function

Is your lamp going to be that comfortable source of warm illumination when you're up at night with a good book? Or will it be a stylish piece of your well-curated living room? Consider how your extra tall table lamp will actually function in your home rather than just choosing an item that's visually appealing.

Will it be used for:

• Task Lighting
• Decorative
• Reading
• Ambience

Size & Proportion

Our available tall table lamp styles start at 36" high, with many taller, so it's essential to measure both your chosen lamp and desired space to get the perfect fit.

Style or Aesthetic

If the majority of your home has farmhouse vibes, consider selecting a lamp with those same rustic tones and textures. For modern, don't shy away from those softer colors and sharp lines that make it all symmetrical. Your table lamps should match and elevate your style, not clash or feel out-of-place.

Bulb Style

Like choosing the perfect shade, the perfect bulb can make the lamp. Different bulbs come with varying levels of power, with some lamps working better with higher wattage bulbs. Most who choose to put extra tall table lamps next to their couch or by a reading nook go with a warm white or warmer-toned bulb for a feeling of natural ambiance.

Tall Table Lamp FAQs

1. What's considered a tall table lamp?

Anything from 28" to 40" is considered tall. Below 28" are common lights like regular table lamps and compact varieties for smaller spaces. Larger desks and tables can accommodate larger lights, so a larger-sized lamp is necessary.

2. What kind of table works best with a tall table lamp?

Larger and wider tables, like desks or dining room tables, are best suited for tall table lamps because they have room for the height. With tall lamps, you want the light to hit right above eye level when seated, so it's important to make sure the lamp is not too short or too tall for your table.

3. Can tall table lamps work with dimmers?

Yes, if the lamp has a dimmer switch. Many popular Lamps Plus lamp styles feature built-in dimmer switches for fully customizable lighting. Even if your lamp has a dimming option, you need a compatible bulb. Try LED and incandescent options.

4. How do I choose a lampshade for my lamp?

You want to focus on complementary colors, textures, and widths when choosing a shade to accompany your lamp. The shade height should not exceed 1/3 of the total lamp height. The width, however, should be slightly larger than the base. If your lamp far exceeds the height of the table it's on or around, choose a larger shade to even out the difference.

5. What kind of tall table lamp styles are available at Lamps Plus?

We've got everything from traditional-style tall table lamps to the newest, modern designs, and each is fit to light up any room of your home with ease. We also offer farmhouse, brass/antique, and classic styles. All you need to do is choose your vision.