Alderworth Tiffany Floor Lamp - Beige

The Alderworth is a full-height floor lamp topped with a Tiffany-style leaded glass shade in soft beige and cream tones. The shade carries the classic dragonfly motif, its wings picked out in individual pieces of coloured glass that glow warmly once the lamps are lit. Standing 1560mm tall with a 500mm diameter shade, it is a tall floor light built to fill a corner and cast light around a room. The base is satin black die-cast metal, weighty and stable, and the shade is genuine stained glass rather than a printed film.

A floor lamp of this scale suits a living room, reading corner or wide landing where it can stand freely and be seen from across the room. It gives a warm, decorative light that is better for relaxing and ambience than for close task work, so it pairs well with a sofa or armchair. The dragonfly design has a period, arts and crafts feel, making it a natural fit for traditional and country interiors, while the plain dark base stops it feeling fussy. Two lamps give it enough output to light a good-sized space.

The shade is assembled from many small glass panels joined with metal came, which is what gives leaded glass its depth and slight variation from shade to shade. It takes two 60W E27 GLS bulbs, not included, and the fitting is LED-compatible so you can choose LED bulbs for lower energy use. Dust the shade with a soft brush and wipe the glass with a barely damp cloth, drying it soon after; a dry cloth keeps the black base clean. Rated IP20 for indoor use. The Alderworth floor lamp shares its dragonfly theme with the matching Alderworth pendant in the same range.

What is the shade made of?

It is a genuine leaded glass shade, made from many pieces of coloured glass joined in the Tiffany style. The floor base is die-cast metal in a satin black finish.

How should I clean a Tiffany-style floor lamp?

Dust the shade with a soft brush and wipe the glass with a barely damp cloth, then dry it soon after. Use a dry cloth on the base and avoid strong cleaning products near the leaded seams.

How tall is the Alderworth floor lamp?

It stands 1560mm tall with a shade of 500mm in diameter, so it is a large floor light. Allow enough room for it to stand clear in a corner or beside a sofa.

What bulbs does it take?

It uses two 60W E27 GLS bulbs, which are not included. The fitting is LED-compatible, so E27 LED bulbs can be fitted to reduce energy use.

Is it bright enough to read by?

With two lamps it gives a warm, ambient light that is better for relaxing than for detailed task work. It is rated IP20 for indoor use in a living room or similar space.