Dalian Ceramic Table Lamp Celadon - Tall Empire Shade

The Dalian is a ceramic table lamp built around a 550mm oriental vase-style base in a soft celadon glaze, topped with a 510mm tall empire shade in ivory cotton. The ceramic base features vertical ribbing that runs from the narrow neck through the flared body down to a solid black timber plinth, adding surface texture to the pale green glaze. The lamp accepts a single E27 bulb up to 60W (sold separately) and stands 810mm tall with the shade fitted.

Designed for side tables in living rooms, hallways and bedroom dressing areas where both task and ambient light are needed, the lamp's celadon tone provides a soft contrast against neutral walls and works alongside whites, creams, greys and natural timber furniture. The 510mm-wide empire shade is large enough to balance the proportions of the ceramic base without overwhelming a standard side table or console surface, which typically measures 300-400mm deep.

The ivory cotton shade uses a box-pleat construction that creates vertical folds in the fabric, diffusing light evenly around the lamp rather than concentrating it upwards or downwards. The black timber plinth at the base adds weight and stability, bringing the total lamp mass to approximately 3-4kg, which reduces the risk of tipping on surfaces where the lamp might be brushed against. The celadon glaze has a glossy finish that catches natural daylight and reflects warm artificial light back into the room when the lamp is switched on.

The E27 socket sits inside the neck of the ceramic vase beneath the shade, with the brass fitting visible only when the shade is removed. The lamp is wired with UK-standard three-core cable and a standard three-pin plug. The celadon finish is produced by firing the ceramic at high temperature under a reduction atmosphere, which gives the pale green colour its characteristic depth and slight variation in tone across the body.

What bulb does the Dalian take?

The lamp takes a standard E27 (Edison screw) bulb up to 60W. Bulbs are sold separately. Most users pair this with a warm-white LED bulb between 6-10W and 2700K-3000K for ambient or task lighting in living rooms and bedrooms.

Can the shade be removed for cleaning?

Yes. The empire shade lifts off the lamp holder, allowing the ivory cotton to be vacuumed or spot-cleaned separately from the ceramic base. The box-pleat construction should be handled gently to avoid crushing the folds.

Is the celadon glaze consistent across all lamps?

Celadon glazes are fired under reduction atmospheres, which produces natural tonal variation between individual pieces. Some lamps show a slightly greener hue while others lean towards pale blue-green or grey-green. This is a characteristic of the firing process, not a defect.

What surface does the lamp need?

The 230mm-diameter base sits comfortably on side tables, consoles and bedside tables measuring 300mm deep or wider. The 3-4kg mass provides stability on flat surfaces, but the lamp should be positioned away from high-traffic edges where it might be knocked.