Which bedside lamp to choose? The complete guide

Technical criteria to know

Before choosing a bedside lamp, it is essential to consider some technical criteria to combine visual comfort and daily practicality. The color temperature plays a decisive role: for soothing evening lighting, prefer lamps emitting warm light, around 2700K. The luminous intensity expressed in lumens must be sufficient to allow reading without eye strain, while avoiding glare. A power between 300 and 500 lumens is generally ideal for a bedside lamp. More and more models offer practical technologies such as the dimmable function (intensity variation), touch activation, or the integration of a wireless charging station or a USB port. These options add significant user comfort, especially if the lamp is used daily, on a nightstand or an auxiliary desk.

Choose according to style

Beyond technical aspects, the style of your bedside lamp fully contributes to the ambiance of your bedroom. For a warm and retro atmosphere, the vintage bedside lamp stands out with its aged brass finishes, pleated fabric lampshades, or shapes inspired by the 1950s. If you prefer a clean and functional aesthetic, the modern bedside lamp favors minimalist lines, matte materials, and integrated technologies such as touch activation or built-in LEDs. The industrial bedside lamp, meanwhile, focuses on raw materials: black metal, glass, concrete, to create a strong contrast, ideal in an interior with a strong character. Finally, the art deco bedside lamp will appeal to lovers of graphic elegance with its symmetrical geometries, golden finishes, and noble materials such as marble or opaline glass. Each style tells a story and transforms bedside lighting into a true decorative object.

Choose according to material

The material of a bedside lamp influences both its style and the quality of the light emitted. A metal bedside lamp (brass, brushed steel, aluminum) brings a contemporary or industrial spirit, often with directional light ideal for reading. The fabric bedside lamp, with its lampshade, diffuses a soft and subdued light, perfect for creating a relaxing atmosphere in the bedroom. More decorative, the ceramic or marble bedside lamp becomes a true art object, bringing relief and elegance to your nightstand. For a natural and soothing touch, turn to a rattan bedside lamp, bamboo, or carved wood: warm materials evoking a bohemian or chic country style. Finally, a glass bedside lamp, transparent, opaline, or smoked, plays on light and material effects, for a refined and light result.

Our selection: 5 bedside lamps to adopt

To help you realize your lighting project, here is our selection of five bedside lamps with refined design, combining aesthetics and functionality. Whether it is a minimalist, vintage, or bolder model, each luminaire has been chosen for its manufacturing quality and assertive style. Discover them below and find the piece that will enhance your nightstand.

Travertine lamp, Core, Made By Hand

Carved from natural travertine, the Core lamp by Made By Hand seduces with its raw minimalism and sculptural look. Each piece reveals the unique veins of the stone, transforming this luminaire into a true decorative object. Perfectly balanced between Danish design and authentic material, it emits a soft and soothing light, ideal to accompany your evenings. A character piece that brings a refined and timeless touch to the bedroom. Discover the Core lamp, Made By Hand

Fabric bedside lamp, Chanterelle, Troy

The Chanterelle lamp by Troy seduces with its delicate look and subdued light. Its pleated fabric lampshade diffuses a warm clarity, ideal for creating a soothing atmosphere in the bedroom. Mounted on a slender metal base, it combines classic elegance and subtle modernity. Placed on a nightstand or dresser, this bedside lamp becomes a decorative accent in its own right, bringing softness and refinement to any interior. Discover the Chanterelle lamp – Troy

Black metal lamp, Liggera, Faro

With its sober and graphic design, the Liggera lamp by Faro stands out as a must-have piece for lovers of contemporary style. Entirely made of black metal, it combines robustness and finesse, offering targeted light perfect for reading or auxiliary lighting. Its tubular base and adjustable lampshade give it an elegant and functional look at the same time. Ideal in a modern or industrial bedroom, this bedside lamp seduces by its balance between aesthetics and practicality. Discover the Liggera lamp – Faro

Classic bedside lamp, Annabelle, Mitzi

The Annabelle lamp by Mitzi embodies timeless elegance with its classic lampshade and refined polished brass base. It emits a soft and enveloping light, ideal for creating a serene atmosphere before sleep. Perfect for a chic and subtle decoration, this bedside lamp will highlight your nightstand while meeting functional lighting requirements. Discover the Annabelle lamp – Mitzi

Mushroom lamp, Fungus, 101 Copenhagen

The Fungus lamp by 101 Copenhagen is inspired by the natural world to bring an artistic note to your nightstand. Its soft “mushroom” shape, combined with a bright opaline glass and a fine metal base, creates an enveloping and organic light effect. This piece fits perfectly into a minimalist or contemporary environment, where a glass bedside lamp brings finesse and brilliance. Transform your night space with this creation by 101 Copenhagen. Discover the Fungus lamp – 101 Copenhagen

Conclusion

Whether design, vintage, or natural, the bedside lamp remains an essential element to create a soft and harmonious atmosphere in the bedroom. It lights your evenings while bringing a unique decorative touch to your interior. Whether you favor metal, glass, or fabric, each model reveals a particular style and emotion. Discover now our complete collection of bedside lamps to find the one that will enhance your night space.