Description
The Balance is a table lamp built around a cantilever arm design, with a large cylindrical drum shade in matt black suspended from a polished brass horizontal arm that extends from a vertical brass stem on a circular matt black base. The shade measures approximately 335mm in diameter and houses a single E27 bulb (sold separately). The interior of the shade is finished in gold laminate, which reflects warm light back into the room and creates a bright pool of illumination beneath the fitting.
Designed for bedside tables, console tables in hallways, and desk positions where directional task lighting is needed, the lamp's cantilevered arm gives it architectural presence. The horizontal brass tube acts as both a structural element and a visual counterbalance to the weight of the shade, creating the geometric composition that gives the lamp its name. The 656mm overall height suits standard bedside table heights of 600-700mm and side table positions next to sofas or armchairs.
The combination of matt black metalwork on the shade and base with polished brass on the stem and horizontal arm provides tonal contrast without relying on applied colour. The gold interior lining turns the black exterior into a diffuser when the lamp is lit, softening the output from the E27 bulb and reducing glare for reading positions. The circular base footprint of approximately 200mm diameter provides stability on narrow console tables and bedside surfaces without requiring a large clearance area.
The E27 socket accepts standard Edison screw bulbs up to 60W, giving flexibility to choose LED, halogen or vintage filament bulbs depending on the desired light quality and energy consumption. Most users pair this with a warm-white LED bulb between 6-10W and 2700K-3000K to match the gold interior lining and create ambient task light suitable for reading or late-evening use.
Specification
| Height |
656mm |
| Width |
335mm |
| Projection/Depth |
469mm |
| Maximum Wattage |
60W |
| Socket |
E27 |
| Bulb(s) Included |
No |
| Warranty |
Frequently Asked
What bulb does the Balance take?
The lamp takes a standard E27 (Edison screw) bulb up to 60W. Bulbs are sold separately. Most users choose a warm-white LED bulb between 6-10W and 2700K-3000K to match the gold interior lining and provide comfortable reading light.
How much desk or table space does it need?
The circular base is approximately 200mm in diameter. The horizontal arm extends forward approximately 469mm from the centre of the base, so the lamp needs roughly 500mm of clear depth on the surface to avoid the shade overhanging the edge. Width clearance is approximately 335mm to accommodate the shade diameter.
Is the shade adjustable?
No. The shade is fixed to the horizontal brass arm in a cantilever position and does not tilt or rotate. The lamp provides directed downward light from a fixed position.
What is the gold interior made from?
The shade interior is finished in gold laminate, which reflects light back into the room and creates a warm glow when the bulb is lit. This also reduces the contrast between the black exterior and the light source, making the fitting more comfortable to have in a direct line of sight.