The room in which the table lamp will be placed, and the purpose it will fulfil, greatly determines which lamp would be best suited to you.
When illuminating a home office or workbench, a space where plenty of light is important in a particular direction, it is wise to choose a desk lamp with flexibility to direct light to where it is needed, much like a bankers lamp or an adjustable lamp.
In a room where a light’s purpose is purely more aesthetic, such as a bedroom or living room, glass table lamps are a decorative choice that can aid in creating a space more inclined to be relaxing and atmospheric. Similarly, a lamp with a fabric shade will act as a pretty table lamp, but will not work as great for a practical purpose.