Yes, people still use table lamps all the time. Even with recessed lighting and other built-in fixtures becoming more common, table lamps are still one of the easiest ways to add light to a room.

Part of the reason is flexibility. Table lamps don’t need to be installed, so you can place them almost anywhere there’s an outlet. If the furniture moves around, the lamp can move with it. That makes them especially useful in living rooms, bedrooms, and home offices.

They’re also helpful because they add another layer of light. A single overhead light can make a room feel a little flat or overly bright. Table lamps bring light closer to where people sit, which helps soften the space and make it feel more comfortable.

They’re practical too. A lamp next to a bed or chair gives you light for reading without lighting the whole room. You can turn it on when you need it and leave the rest of the room dimmer.

There’s also a design side to it. The shape of the base, the material, and the shade all add something to the room visually. A good table lamp can help fill out a corner or balance the scale of nearby furniture.

So yes, people definitely still use table lamps. They’re simple, flexible, and still one of the easiest ways to make a room feel a little warmer and more lived in.