Butterfly Cut-Out Tube Plug-in Ceramic Table Lamp - White

This ceramic table lamp is a slim upright tube in matt white, cut through with butterflies scattered across its sides, gathered thickest near the top and the base. Unlit, it is a quiet white form, the little butterfly shapes picked out as fine openings in the ceramic. Switched on, the light inside shows through every cut-out, so the butterflies glow against the smooth matt surface. It stands 25cm tall, 12cm wide and 11cm deep, rectangular in outline with softly rounded edges, so it takes very little room on a table or shelf.

Its slim footprint suits a bedside table, a side table in the living room, a hall console or a bookshelf, anywhere you would like a little light in the evening. It is a plug-in lamp, fitted with a UK plug for a standard 240V socket, so there is nothing to wire: set it near a socket and it is ready. It is made for dry rooms indoors. The plain white sits happily with most schemes, from pale painted walls to warm wood and linen, and the butterflies add a light, natural touch without crowding the space. It also makes a thoughtful new home gift, something pretty for the first evenings in a new place.

The lamp is made from ceramic and plastic, the tube itself a smooth matt ceramic. A switch set into the white cable turns it on and off, so there is no reaching behind furniture to the socket. To care for it, switch it off and unplug it, then dust the ceramic with a soft dry cloth, working gently around the cut-outs; a barely damp cloth lifts any marks from the outside. Set it beside a stack of books on a side table, or wrap it for someone settling into a new home: it is a simple, pretty lamp that looks as good unlit as it does glowing.

How big is the butterfly table lamp?

It stands 25cm tall, 12cm wide and 11cm deep, a slim tube that fits neatly on a bedside table, side table or shelf.

What is the lamp made of?

The lamp is made from ceramic and plastic, with a smooth matt white ceramic tube cut through with butterfly shapes.

How is it powered and switched on?

It is fitted with a UK plug for a standard 240V socket, and a switch on the white cable turns it on and off.

Can I use it in a bathroom or outdoors?

No, it is for dry rooms indoors, such as a bedroom, living room or hallway, so keep it out of bathrooms and away from the garden or patio.

How do I clean the ceramic lamp?

Switch it off and unplug it, then dust it with a soft dry cloth, working gently around the butterfly cut-outs to keep them clear.

Is it a good new home gift?

Yes, its plain matt white and cut-out butterflies suit most rooms, so it makes a thoughtful new home gift for someone just moving in.