Banyan 3 Light E14 Iron Floor Lamp 45cm Grey - Champagne Gold

A tall floor lamp that gathers three lamps inside a single wide drum shade, so it gives real light to read by rather than just a glow in the corner. The shade is faux silk in grey with a pale laminate lining, carried on a slender champagne gold stem and a round base of the same finish. A foot switch on the flex does the switching, which means a toe from the armchair is enough. It takes small candle lamps on E14 sockets, and it will dim if you pair suitable dimmable lamps with a separate dimmer.

This is the lamp we reach for beside a wingback or at the end of a sofa, where a table lamp would sit too low and a pendant is not an option. The 45cm shade throws a broad pool downward and a softer wash upward, which suits sitting rooms, snugs and wide landings, and it earns its place in a bedroom as a dressing corner light. We would fit warm white LED candles for a comfortable evening light, though clear ones give a little more sparkle through the fabric. It is intended for dry rooms indoors, so keep it clear of bathrooms and covered porches.

The frame and base are metal in a soft champagne gold, warm enough to sit happily with brass and antique gold elsewhere in a room, and the grey fabric keeps the whole thing quiet rather than showy. For upkeep, switch off at the socket first, then lift dust from the faux silk with a soft brush or the upholstery head of a vacuum, and give the metalwork a dry cloth; no sprays or damp on the shade. The double insulated build means no earth connection is needed. It carries a one year warranty. The grey and gold pairing works well against off white walls and darker timber, and a matching pair either side of a fireplace looks deliberate. Lamps are not included.

What lamps does it take?

Three E14 candle lamps, C35 shape, up to 20W each. LED candles are the sensible choice here.

How tall is it?

It stands 1600mm, with a shade measuring 450mm across and 150mm deep.

Can I dim it?

Yes, provided you use dimmable lamps and fit a compatible in-line or plug-in dimmer, which is not supplied.

How is it switched?

By a foot switch on the flex, so you can operate it without bending down.

How do I clean the shade?

Dust it with a soft brush or a vacuum upholstery attachment. Faux silk should not be wiped with water or cleaning sprays.

Does it need an earth?

No. It is Class 2, double insulated, so it works from a standard two pin arrangement at the plug.