Description
Sold as a base without a shade, this one wears an antique brass finish over a round foot 16cm across, rising to 45cm overall. An E27 lampholder sits at the top waiting for whichever shade you settle on, and the flex carries an inline switch, so the light is turned on where you are sitting rather than at the socket. Fit a dimmable lamp, pair it with a compatible dimmer, and it will dim. We like the shape bare, before a shade goes on: rounded, low-key and warm in tone.
At this height it works as a bedside lamp, on a hall console, or as a matching pair flanking a sofa where you want the light pooling low. It gives ambient light rather than anything directional, so a lined shade will throw a soft wash upwards and a pool down onto the table below. Buying the base on its own suits anyone who already owns a shade they are fond of, or who wants one shade shape repeated through a room in different colours. We would fit an LED lamp here and choose its shape to suit the shade, since a wide drum forgives more than a narrow one.
The base has real heft for something so small, and the antique tone means fingerprints and the odd knock settle into the finish rather than stand out on it. To clean, unplug at the socket, let things cool if the lamp has been on, then run a dry duster over the foot and up the stem; we would keep polish, wax and household sprays away from the brass altogether. It is a lamp for dry rooms indoors, on a standard domestic supply. It carries a one year warranty. Shade and lamp are bought separately, which is rather the point of a base like this.
Specification
| Colour |
Antique Brass |
| Ceiling Mountable |
Yes |
| Weight |
1.00KG |
| Diameter |
160mm |
| 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 - Inline 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
Is a shade included?
No. It is supplied as a base only, with an E27 lampholder ready to take the shade of your choice.
What lamp should I use?
An LED lamp with an E27 cap, up to 20W. The best shape depends on your shade, so a wider drum will suit a globe while a narrow shade tends to want something slimmer.
Can I dim it?
Yes, provided you fit a dimmable lamp and use it with a compatible dimmer. On its own the base has an inline switch rather than a dimmer.
How big is it?
The round foot measures 160mm across and the base stands 450mm tall overall, before you add a shade.
Where is the switch?
On the flex, as an inline switch, so you can reach it from a bedside or beside a sofa without groping for the socket.
Is it suitable for a bathroom?
No. It is rated for dry indoor rooms only, so keep it to bedrooms, living rooms, hallways and studies.