Recommendations for table lamp with side table

7 years ago

Just purchased this side table. The top flat surface is 10" by 20". It will sit right next to a gray (with some brown tones) sofa on a natural acacia wood floor. I'm considering placing a nice contemporary lamp on it, preferably under $150.

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BeverlyFLADeziner

7 years ago

Your tables should work with your other furnishings and the sofa is simple and a block shape, so lightweight glass tables might not balance the sofa. Here are some round end tables that would work for your space.

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Elle
7 years ago
Posting a photo of the table next to the sofa would be helpful.
srikarsastry
Original Author
7 years ago
I haven't received the side table yet. But here is the sofa and the floor to give some idea of the color.
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paul martin
7 years ago
How tall is the side table? Will the lamp be mostly for accent lighting or will it need to be more functional?
srikarsastry
Original Author
7 years ago
It's 28" tall. Just realized that the back of my sofa is that tall but the arm if just 23" tall. Can it still work with the height mismatch?
Purpose of the lamp is to add accent more than functionality.
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paul martin
7 years ago
The mismatch is fine because the shape of the table is a sharp contrast to the sofa. I would look at buffet lamps which tend to have a small base and be tall and tend to have a skinny body. They tend to be quite tall though so finding one that isn't too tall will be the challenge. Thankfully they tend to be not too massive so it won't be too top heavy if you find one taller than the side table.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
7 years ago
This is tricky to do correctly
Lori East
7 years ago
Assuming you have a floor outlet?
srikarsastry
Original Author
7 years ago
No floor outlet but I can manage the cable from under the sofa out to the other side.
havingfun
7 years ago
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BeverlyFLADeziner
7 years ago
So you are assuming the back of this table has a finish? I don't think this will be successful.
srikarsastry
Original Author
7 years ago
@BeverlyFLADeziner:
No, I'm not assuming the back has a finish. If you are referring to the cable being visible, or the approach to route it under the sofa would not work, there are two options:
1. Align the table so that the "backless" back is up against the side of the sofa. So, flip it 90deg compared to the image of a sample sofa and this table posted earlier.
2. The cable can be stuck along the curved edge of the table on the back, so that it is not visible. This way, it gets down to the floor along a surface that people cannot see as opposed to dangling through the hollow portion of the table.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
7 years ago
srikarsastry, I know you can probably make the cord work............somehow. What I am concered is you are placing a table that is higher than the arm of your sofa, so if the back of the table is unfinished, you are exposing a bare side.

Additionally, the top of the table is so very small, there are few lamps will fit on top of the table. All in all, the 'glam' table would not be my selection for such a casual room.
Maureen
7 years ago
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I think the table's top is too small for a lamp. Instead, if you could place a floor lamp on either side of the couch and the table on the other and just add a small attractive accessory on your table.
Elle
7 years ago
I don't think your sofa works with that table with a lamp on it.
srikarsastry
Original Author
7 years ago
All good points! I didn't think this through. I just though the table for well in the place. I'll skip the lamp or postpone until I have the table in the spot.
Now an option is to go with a simpler table and have nicer decor/lamps on it. Perhaps something like this?
https://www.overstock.com/9664759/product.html
srikarsastry
Original Author
7 years ago
In general the Acacia floor combined with my furniture I carried over from my previous place makes it hard for me to easily pick items that fit well visually.
Should I pick glass/metal end tables/units because the floor is very strong?
Rugs could be an option to blend the different colors but I really like the floor
calidesign
7 years ago
I don't think your new option will look right in the space (color, style, or finish), and I would not recommend MDF furniture. If you are looking for less expensive options, try a consignment store. I do think that a glass table would be nice, but keep the proportions in mind. Try to find one that is no more than 1-2 inches higher than the arm of your sofa, and has a large enough surface for a lamp, if that is how you want to use it.
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