Description
A plain round base sits flat on the surface, with a slender upright carrying a switched lampholder at the top. It takes one E27 lamp, and the pull switch means you can work the light at the fitting itself rather than hunting for a cord along the floor. The base measures 18cm across, so it holds its footing without crowding a bedside cabinet or a narrow shelf. It comes without a shade, which leaves the proportions and the mood entirely up to you.
This is the sort of piece we suggest when someone already has a shade in mind, or an old one worth keeping, and wants a tidy chrome base to carry it. It works beside a bed, on a hall table, at the end of a sideboard or on a desk where a taller lamp would sit awkwardly. With a compatible lamp and a suitable dimmer it can be dimmed, which suits a reading corner or a room used late in the evening. We would put an LED in it, chosen to suit whichever shade you pair it with, and keep to 20W or below.
The metalwork is finished in polished chrome, bright and reflective, and it shows fingermarks as any mirror-bright metal will, so a light buff with a clean dry cloth now and again keeps it looking sharp. Skip household sprays and anything gritty, and let the lamp go cold before you handle the holder. It is double insulated and intended for dry rooms indoors, running from an ordinary domestic socket. It carries a one year warranty. Because the top is open, the character of the finished lamp comes from the shade: a crisp drum for something modern, a tapered fabric shade for a softer bedside look, or a small coolie where space is tight. Neither shade nor lamp is included.
Specification
| Colour |
Polished Chrome |
| Ceiling Mountable |
Yes |
| Weight |
1.35KG |
| Diameter |
180mm |
| Height |
450mm |
| Materials Used |
Iron |
| Adjustable Height |
No |
| Energy Class |
A++ to D |
| Max Energy Class |
A++ |
| Min Energy Class |
D |
| Lamp |
1 x E27 20W max (lamps not included) |
| Lamp Cap |
E27 |
| Recommended Lamp |
LED Lamp Dependant On Shade |
| Light Distribution |
Ambient |
| Protection Class |
Class 2 - Double Insulated |
| Total Power Consumption (W) |
Dependent On Lamps Used (±5%) |
| Input Voltage (V) |
220-240V~50/60Hz |
| Switch |
Yes - Pull Switch |
| Dimmable |
Yes - Suitable Lamps & Dimmer Required |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Warranty |
1yr |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Shade Included |
No |
| Pieces Included |
1 |
| Installation |
Plug-in Item |
| Product Care |
(1) Wipe clean with a dry cloth, do not use any cleaning detergents, do not use rough or coarse material to clean. (2) Unplug the lamp before cleaning. |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
What size shade suits this base?
A small to medium shade works best. The base is 18cm in diameter and stands 450mm tall, so a shade of roughly 20cm to 30cm across keeps the proportions balanced and hides the lampholder.
What lamp does it take, and how powerful can it be?
One E27 screw-fit lamp up to 20W. An LED of that rating gives plenty of light for a bedside or side table, and the best choice depends on the shade you fit.
Can it be dimmed?
Yes, provided you use a dimmable lamp together with a compatible dimmer. On a plain switched supply it simply runs at full output using the pull switch.
How is it switched?
There is a pull switch on the lampholder itself, so you operate it at the lamp rather than at the wall.
How do I keep the chrome looking good?
Buff it occasionally with a soft dry cloth. Avoid abrasive creams, scouring pads and household sprays, which dull polished chrome, and make sure the lamp is cool first.
Is a shade supplied?
No. The base is sold on its own without a shade, and no lamp is included either.