Housewarming Gifts

A good housewarming lamp needs no electrician: a table lamp that plugs into a US outlet, a cordless lamp that charges by USB, or a rechargeable wall sconce. A lamp is also one of the few housewarming gifts that gets used every night. A new home tends to come with a bright ceiling light and a few dark corners, and a lamp on a side table fixes both in a minute.

Nothing on this page needs an electrician. The table lamps plug into a US outlet or charge by USB. The wall sconces and the picture light run on rechargeable batteries, so they suit a rental as well as a first house.

We kept the designs warm and quiet so they sit well in most rooms: rice paper and woven bamboo shades, a cream stone base, solid wood, and rechargeable candle lamps for a dining table. Several come in more than one finish, which helps when you are matching someone else's taste.

If you are unsure, pick a table lamp. Almost every home has a nightstand or a side table waiting for one. Our guide to cordless table lamps covers battery life and brightness.
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Questions about lamps as housewarming gifts

Do these lamps need to be hardwired?

No. The table lamps plug into a standard US outlet or charge by USB. The sconces and the picture light here are rechargeable and go up without any wiring.

Can a housewarming gift be returned?

Yes. Every product has a 14-day return window. Our refund policy has the details.

How long does delivery take?

US shipping is free. Each product page shows its own delivery window in business days.