This Target Table Lamp Looks Much More Expensive Than Its Price Tag

As an editor with an interest in interior design, I've had countless conversations with high-end designers about ways to style a home. I've, of course, asked all the questions, but one piece of advice that always stood out to me was lighting. Almost every designer — including "Dream Home Makeover's" star Shea McGee as well as HGTV's Tiffany Brooks — has agreed that lighting is the cheapest way to set the tone of your space. I've found this piece of information helpful in designing my own apartments over the years, and one thing I knew my current living room was missing was a good table lamp.

Like most people, I like lights that don't cost a fortune but still look high-end, and one reliable place I search for lighting from is Target. I personally love its Threshold line, so when I came across its Threshold Large Ceramic Table Lamp ($60), I knew I had to buy it for my current living room. It's a dupe for a much higher-end lamp I adore, and it looks exactly as I hoped.

Threshold Large Ceramic Table Lamp

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$60 at Target

Unlike table lamps I've purchased in the past, this lamp is wide and large. It doesn't look its price at all, but much more luxurious. The way its white shade contrasts with its painted black base makes it pop. The base has an embossed band around it for an extra touch of decorative flair, and its empire shade gives off the perfect amount of soft light to warm up my living room. Plus, it's lightweight and easy to carry around — which was a bonus when I lugged it home from the store.

As I mentioned earlier, this lamp is large. I'd say it's larger than your average table lamp, and therefore, it's best you measure the base it's going on before you order it. I bought it on a whim and discovered my table was too small, so I encourage others to not make the same mistake — always check the dimensions! Additionally, the lamp says it has three light settings — low, medium, and high — but when I turn its switch, it only has one. This isn't a very big deal for me, but it's worth mentioning if that feature is important to you.

This lamp is best for anyone who's looking to add a soft light to their living room. Its large size is great for wider surfaces and really makes it stand out versus blend in.

★★★★☆