27 Extremely Cool Lamps That Are Guaranteed To Light Up Your Life

Updated: Jun 20 2023

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If it's wrong to say these cool lamps will brighten your life, we don't want to be right because they really are the most creative, inspiring, and fun lights you'll ever see. From floor lamps to bedside table lamps to wall lamps, every possible height and style is covered. But these aren't your average pieces of decor, these are retro and vintage lamps, modern decorative lamps with eclectic flair, steampunk industrial lamps, and cute kids lamps that will scare bad dreams away. There are some that use bulbs and some that use LED lighting systems to get their glow, and almost all are energy efficient so they won't light up your electric bill (yay!). Treat a friend to any number of them for a housewarming gift, or pair them with a cool rug, the opportunities are endless!

Ocean Wave Motion Lamp

Feel the motion of the ocean in your home even if you're thousands of miles away from the shore with this super cool lamp. There's no water involved at all, so don't worry about leaks. Instead, it uses a rotating refraction tube to make the appearance of waves in your choice of color.

$139 .66

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Cloud Ceiling Lamp

You'll expect rain to fall from this cloud ceiling lamp, which is just that realistic. It's a chandelier lamp, meant to be hung from the ceiling, and it comes in 3 sizes. The lampshade itself allows for 95% transmittance of light, but softens it to create a natural ambiance.

$85 .91

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Fire Breathing Dragon Table Lamp

Here there be dragons! Whether you're a fan of The Hobbit or Game of Thrones, this fire-breathing dragon lamp will fit in with your geek den. The extraordinary piece washes a room in a bright orange-red glow and is quite sizable, making it ideal as a solo table lamp.

$30 .99

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Spider Man Streetlight Lamp

Spider-Man, Spider-Man, sheds whatever light on a kid's homework, that a spider can! Kids and geeks alike will adore this lamp, which takes them on a trip to Queens with a streetlight-like construction and features the web-slinger hanging from the top. It's 16" tall and can be recharged after use.

$89 .99

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Cherry Blossom Tree Lamp

Cherry blossoms blooming in the spring are one of the true joys of the season. Live the beauty of those moments every day with this charming cherry blossom tree lamp. The lamp has 48 flowers on its branches that bathe a room in a warm white glow.

$26 .00

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Jellyfish Lava Lamp Night Light

Watch with wonder and marvel at the fascinating majesty of jellyfish without getting close to the ocean with this lamp. The magical piece is about 12.5" in height and produces bubbles that make the jellyfish seem to swim while lighting up their bath with LEDs embedded in the bottom.

$24 .89

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Levitating Table Lamp

It might have the shape of the lamp that's been used in everyday homes for the past hundred years or so but with a little bit of levitating magic, it turns into something else entirely. This fascinating lamp transforms the old lamp style into the new and creates two sources of light.

$149 .99

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Levitating Galaxy Planet Lamp

Go galactic with the look of your room with a planet lamp that levitates! Using the power of magnetism, the orb hovers above its bamboo base. It's about 6" in diameter and comes with a remote that allows you to choose between 16 colors and several light modes.

$74 .89

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Modern Stacked Circle Lamp

You'll marvel at this gravity-defying lamp, which features five circles of varying sizes that seem to float on each other. They radiate 3000k of warm white light in your choice of three modes. It's got a chic, contemporary look that makes it ideal for modern spaces.

$89 .99

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#10

Folding Book Lamp

Do your nightly reading by the light of the most unique booklight you'll ever see. This charming lamp folds open and bathes a room in a light yellow glow. It's got a wood cover to protect it when closed and is rechargeable so you can use it while traveling or at home.

$21 .98

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#11

Super Mario Question Block Lamp

Power up your life with a lamp that's full of whimsy and 8-bot wonder. Tap the question block to control the light mode and turn it on and off. And don't forget to look carefully at the base and neck, where you'll see Mario waiting there.

$34 .99

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#12

Lava Lamp

You can't go wrong with a classic and the lava lamp is as classic as they come. Choose your favorite color of blob, blaze one, and do what your dad or granddad did in the 60s and 70s, sit on a saggy AF couch and let the moving bubbles of color guide your mind through some crazy thoughts.

$44 .99

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#13

Spiral Desk Lamp

Put a contemporary spin on your space, literally, with this eye-catching lamp. Ideal for desks of people who are always looking to the future, the swirly aluminum lamp has 3 color temperature modes and is about 15.8" in height.

$32 .99

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#14

Tiny Toast Table Lamp

You could say this lamp will really add a POP of warm and toasty energy to your space. The charming light has a switch that you'll depress (just like a toaster) to turn it on. The bread will always be fresh and happy and sits in a base that's your choice of yellow, pink, or green.

$15 .99

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#15

Lightsaber Floor Lamp

The Force will be with the home that uses this lightsaber as a floor lamp because this saber belongs to none other than Luke Skywalker. The lamp measures 5 feet tall and sits on a base of 10" to keep it steady. Don't worry, no Darth Vader hands were sliced off in its creation.

$134 .99

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#16

Stormtrooper Helmet Lamp

You won't find the droids you're looking for when you've got this helmet on your nightstand but that sounds like so much work anyway, why would you want to? The officially-licensed helmet is about 5.5" in height and has a soft body. It's completely portable, too, you can travel with it.

$18 .95

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#17

Vintage Tripod Floor Lamp

This tripod takes care of the lights, the camera and the action are up to you! The lamp brings the energy and excitement of Old Hollywood to your home. With flaps you can open and manipulate to control how and where the light shines, the playful lamp is a must for cinephiles.

$139 .99

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#18

Desktop Fire Place

You can take the man out of the woods but you can't take the woods out of the man. Even if he's living in a concrete jungle he can appreciate his favorite thing about the campsite with this lamp, which is a dead ringer for a bonfire with a twist, it's equipped with a speaker that plays music!

$367 .24

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#19

Glass Pineapple Lamp

Welcome folks to your home with a happy aloha and a happy lamp that's a widely recognized symbol of openness. This pineapple lamp is a showstopper on any table and is perfect for decorating a tropical space. It's about 10" in height and casts a warm glow on the area.

$29 .99

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#20

Dancing Man Lamp

You can dance if you want to and you don't have to leave your friends or your lamp behind with this lamp. It has joints that really work, so you can position it in all kinds of ways to make it suit your space or the musical vibe you're feeling.

$51 .99

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#21

Blue Pac-Man Lamp

Waka-waka-waka-WHOA this is a super rad lamp! Bring some brilliant 80s flair to your game room with the 8-bit ghost, who measures a very apt 8" tall. The lamp can be synced to music and glows in your choice of 16 colors so it can suit any mood you're in.

$54 .00

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#22

Minecraft Torch Lamp

Kids that can't get enough of world-building in Minecraft can do a little world-building IRL with this nerdy lamp. The playful piece is ideal for a side table and is officially-licensed to capture all the whimsy from the game. It's 11.25" in height and mimics the look of a glowstone.

$49 .99

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#23

Rick And Morty Plumbus Light

If you're more of a minimalist and don't have room in your home for a Plumbus statue, maybe try a lamp. It's a necessary item for all fans of Rick and Morty and measures about 12" in size. It includes a stand and can be removed and carried like a torch if you need light in other rooms.

$39 .99

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#24

Touch-Activated Long Distance Lamps

Your sweetie might be faraway physically but they'll always know that they're at the forefront of your mind with this high-tech wonder. The lamps are WiFi enabled and when you tap on the one you have, it'll change the color of the one they have so they'll know you're thinking of them.

$160 .30

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#25

Abstract Face Lamp

Why put a Picasso on the walls when you could save like, a zillion dollars, and light up your space with a lamp that looks like people in his paintings? The abstract lamps come as a set of two and are sure to inspire ideas with their brilliant, minimalist look.

$47 .99

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#26

Death Star Lamp

That's no moon! That's the lamp that'll be using the Dark side to shed a little light on your room. Many Bothans died getting the plans for this lamp to the necessary folks, so be sure to enjoy it. It's about 14" in height and has 3 different touch-control modes.

$79 .99

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