The Best Salt Lamps of 2024

These Himalayan Glow salt lamps have a natural aesthetic with a rough-hewn block of salt weighing nearly six pounds. This lamp has a dimmer switch, which reviewers appreciated since the lamp can be adjusted and makes a great night light. The light source is a 15-watt incandescent bulb; it can be swapped out for a colored bulb of the same size, similar to a Christmas-tree light.

Some shoppers have found it a bit difficult to replace the bulb since LED bulbs are now more popular, and suggest purchasing similar bulbs before you need them. Another reviewer offered that if having matching lamps is important, you might want to consider another lamp—or at least be aware the shape or size will vary with this lamp. With a natural rock product like this, the shape and cut of the lamp will vary, as will the color of the wood base.

The Spantik Fire Bowl salt lamp has a unique polished look with a bowl and six balls, all formed out of salt. The lamp is seven inches tall and almost seven inches wide. The color ranges from orange to a pink glow, and the balls can be removed from the bowl to be used for massage. The balls are about two inches in diameter, a bit smaller than a tennis ball, and comfortable to hold.

One reviewer found the balls did not get as warm as they expected, but a piece of tinfoil placed over the top to trap heat helped warm them up. The bulb is protected by a metal cage inside each massage ball.

The cage is not visible when the balls are in the bowl. The lamp comes with a replacement bulb included as a thoughtful bonus. Reviewers appreciated the dimmer switch and found the light soothing.

Carved in Pakistan from rock salt, this lamp is a unique rose shape and set into a dark wooden base. This light includes a second 15-watt bulb and a dimmer switch. Reviewers appreciated the heft of the lamp, noting that it felt substantial. Shoppers liked the white and pink salt lamp options.

Several reviewers said the dimmer switch was substantial and sturdy, with one user reporting that the company replaced the plug at their request after the switch threw sparks. The lamp is securely wrapped, with many people commenting on the packaging being firm and professionally boxed. The company is responsive to comments and issues raised on the Amazon reviews page, with a couple of shoppers updating their reviews after the company helped replace switches and cords.

The Fanhao salt lamp is a nice mix of modern technology with a dash of natural good looks. Using a USB cable for power and a multicoloured LED, this salt lamp is easy on electricity use. You can’t control the color from the lamp, since it rotates through all seven colors on its own through an LED. The size is a bit smaller than some shoppers expected, with one reviewer snapping a picture to show this lamp is a bit smaller than a pop can.

Several reviewers were surprised by the size and expected a larger lamp. The lamp does not have a dimmer or a switch, so it needs to be unplugged to turn off. The LED is not replaceable, so if it burns out, the lamp can’t switch to a new bulb.

A salt lamp with a unique bronze metal container, the TONSUM throws some interesting light patterns with the help of a tree-of-life cut out on the side. The lamp holds several smaller chunks of salt stone that soften the light from a 15W bulb. A dimmer switch allows you to further customize the light.

Reviewers liked the ability to arrange the salt rocks into a more pleasing pattern, since the rocks can be removed and replaced. Since the lamp can be dimmed, it’s frequently used as a night light.

If “Go big or go home” is your motto, this is the salt lamp for you. At a height of 10 to 12 inches, the Body Source Store Himalayan salt lamp is a beast. The lamp is carved from a salt rock weighing more than 11 pounds, coming complete with an extra 15-watt bulb and dimmer switch.

Reviewers commented that the lamp needs to be placed on a supportive surface because of the weight. People liked the size of the lamp, noticing it made the room feel extra cozy, and felt it gave good value for the cost.