These Desk Lamps Look High-Design — But Are All Under $200

By  Leonora Epstein
CB2 Ripley Table Lamp, $179 CB2

Ugh, lighting. It can make or break a room. And more often that not, it can break the bank. Handsome — yet inexpensive — lighting can be difficult to source. But lately, we've been seeing our fair share of desk/table lamps that look seriously $$ but are actually pretty affordable. Everything here is less than $200 and looks like it's either a fancy vintage find, or sourced from an elite Euro designer.

1. Urban Outfitters Cora Table Lamp, $129

Urban Outfitters Cora Table LampUrban Outfitters

The metallic base on this Urban lamp is serving classic '70s vibes.

2. Article Perforate Lamp, $69

Article Perforate LampArticle

If you're looking for something super functional, this might not be a fit, but at less than $100, this perforated Article lamp may be the design-forward accent a living room or office is missing.

3. Hubsch Blue and Pink Glass Table Lamp, $178.49

Hubsch Blue and Pink Glass Table LampTrouva

You'll have to pay extra to ship this over from Europe but c'mon — this is friggin' gorgeous. We want it.

4. Dims Word Table Light, $175

Dims Word Table LightDims

Leave it to Dims to create a light that's both design-forward and sustainable. The Word light is made from corn PLA and is inspired by Roman columns.

5. Gantri Maskor Table Light, $148

Gantri Maskor Table LightGantri

Another sustainable option, also made from corn PLA! (Not feeling the green? There are also red, gray, cream, and white base options.)

6. CB2 Ripley Table Lamp, $179

CB2 Ripley Table LampCB2

Another great lamp that could easily pass for some 1970s Italian designer.

7. HAY Matin Small Table Lamp, $195

HAY Matin Small Table LampHAY

HAY's Matin lamp takes inspiration from traditional aesthetics, yet injects some modern fun with a colorful shade — and there are so many colors. Purple! Red! Yellow!

8. Schoolhouse Pop Lamp, $199

Schoolhouse Pop LampSchoolhouse

I'm sorry, did you steal this from a museum or something?

9. IKEA Stockholm Table Lamp, $54.99

IKEA Stockholm Table LampIKEA

Can't go wrong with a sleek, chrome-ish desk lamp.

10. SIN Mima Lamp, $175

SIN Mima LampSIN

We're a bit obsessed with this lamp by Virgina Sin — the exposed bulb casts the warmest glow and the ceramic base gives it an earthy feel as well.

11. Frama E27 Table Lamp in Brass, $89

Frama E27 Table Lamp in BrassNeed Supply

Industrial with a touch of glam.

12. andTradition JH27 Portable Table Lamp, $156

andTradition JH27 Portable Table LampDanish Design Store

Brought to you by Swedish design firm andTradition, this cordless (!) lamp is inspired by Japanese lanterns. (There are also two other colorways available.)

13. West Elm Bella Table Lamp, $59.99

West Elm Bella Table LampWest Elm

Looking to infuse your space with a bit of Memphis Group style? West Elm's Bella lamp has got the color and shape down.

14. Menu Socket Table Lamp, $139.98

Menu Socket Table LampMenu

Short on space? Consider Menu's Socket lamp, which will hardly take up any room on a nightstand.

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