Bedside Lamps

A good bedside lamp transforms a bedroom. The right size and warmth of light helps you read comfortably, wind down before sleep, and adds character to your bedside table. Our bedside lamp collection includes small ceramic lamps for compact spaces, taller table lamps for larger bedrooms, touch-dimming lamps for stepped brightness control, and rechargeable cordless options for total flexibility.

For matching pairs and coordinated bedroom looks, we stock several bedside lamp sets — including pairs of touch lamps with stepped dimming, identical ceramic lamps in matching colourways and rechargeable LED designs available in multiple shades. Pairing your bedside lamps gives a balanced, considered feel to the bedroom and is a simple way to elevate the overall design of your space.

Materials in our range include ceramic, painted resin, glass, brushed chrome, velvet and corduroy fabric — so you can match your lamp to your bedroom's existing palette and style. Smaller lamps (around 18-25cm tall) work best on slim bedside tables and in smaller rooms, while taller designs (30-50cm) suit larger bedrooms and act as more of a feature piece.

For more on choosing the right bedside lamp, see our complete bedside lamp buying guide.

Pair your bedside lamps with our wider table lamps or coordinate with ceiling lighting to layer light beautifully across the bedroom. Use warm-toned LED bulbs (around 2700K) for a cosy, restful feel that helps with winding down at the end of the day.

Lights & Linen is a UK family-run lighting business established in 1981. Our bedside lamps are chosen for quality, craftsmanship and design — built to last and selected for the way they look, feel and light a room.

Bedside Lamps FAQs

What size bedside lamp should I choose?

Most bedside lamps are between 25cm and 50cm tall. Smaller lamps (under 30cm) suit slim bedside tables and compact bedrooms; taller lamps (40-50cm) work best in larger bedrooms or where the bedside table is lower. As a rough guide, the lamp shade should sit at roughly chin or shoulder height when you're sitting up in bed.

Should I get a pair of matching bedside lamps?

Matching bedside lamps create a balanced, considered look across a double bed. We stock several lamp pairs and matching sets which take the guesswork out of coordination. Single lamps work well in single bedrooms or where the rest of the room offers strong visual balance.

What bulbs work best for bedside lamps?

Warm-white LED bulbs (around 2700K) give the most relaxing light for a bedroom — perfect for reading and winding down. Avoid cool-white or daylight bulbs, which feel clinical and can disrupt sleep. Most of our bedside lamps use standard E14 or E27 fittings.

Do you sell touch-dimming bedside lamps?

Yes — several of our bedside lamps feature stepped touch dimming, allowing you to adjust the brightness with a tap on the metal base. These are ideal for reading, setting an ambient glow before sleep, or providing soft light at night without needing to fully wake up.

Are rechargeable bedside lamps any good?

Rechargeable bedside lamps offer flexibility — no trailing cables, easy to move and great for guest rooms or smaller spaces without an accessible plug socket. Most of our rechargeable models offer multiple brightness levels, USB-C charging and 8-12 hours of runtime per charge.

Can I use a bedside lamp as a reading light?

Yes. For comfortable reading, choose a lamp where the shade sits at roughly head height when you're propped up in bed, with a warm-white bulb of around 8-12W LED. Adjustable or directional models offer the most control, but a well-positioned table lamp works well too.

What materials do your bedside lamps come in?

Our bedside lamps come in ceramic, glass, painted resin, velvet, brushed chrome, antique brass and rattan finishes. The right choice depends on your bedroom style — softer fabric finishes for traditional or country-style bedrooms; ceramic or glass for modern minimalism; brass or chrome for transitional and classic interiors.