Lamp Tables

A lamp table is the small side table sized to hold a table lamp at proper reading height: 50-65cm tall, 30-50cm square or round footprint, with one or two shelves underneath for books and remote controls. The format earns its keep next to a sofa or armchair where it puts a light source within reach without needing floor space for a full standard lamp. Andrew Martin, Anta and Aosom UK between them stock 5,400+ lamp tables covering £2-£5,350. Material decides the long-game: solid hardwood (oak, walnut, mango) ages decades; engineered MDF with veneer is the budget tier and chips at the top edge over time; metal-and-glass lamp tables suit contemporary interiors but show fingerprints. Pedestal-base lamp tables (one central column to the floor) work in narrow spaces; four-leg lamp tables suit larger rooms. Look for cable-management cutouts at the back if the table will hold a USB-charging lamp. The grid below filters by size, material and shelf count.