Description
This is a small lamp base built to put the lamp itself on show. The body measures 70mm across and stands 110mm tall in a pearl black finish, a soft, low-sheen black that keeps the base quiet and lets whatever bulb you choose do the talking. It takes an E27 lamp and has a rotary dimmer on the fitting, so brightness is set by hand at the lamp rather than at the wall, provided the bulb you fit is a dimmable one.
Because the footprint is barely wider than a mug, it slots in where a conventional shaded lamp would crowd the surface: a narrow bedside table, a shelf of books, the corner of a desk, a hall console beside a bowl of keys. We tend to reach for it when someone wants a decorative filament or opal globe seen in full, and we would choose a warm LED globe here for a soft pool of light rather than a working beam. It suits flats, rented rooms and bedrooms where a plug-in light on a nearby socket is easier than anything wired in.
The base is double insulated and rated for dry indoor rooms, so keep it away from basins and splashes. The pearl black surface asks very little: a dry microfibre cloth now and then, no sprays or scouring, and let the bulb go cold before you change it. Bulbs of up to 40W can be used, which gives plenty of scope across globe, teardrop and tubular shapes. It carries a one year warranty. We stock the same base in sand black and in satin nickel, so a pair either side of a bed can match or contrast as you prefer. Lamps are not included.
Specification
| Colour |
Pearl Black |
| Weight |
0.46KG |
| Diameter |
70mm |
| Height |
110mm |
| Materials Used |
Iron |
| Adjustable Height |
No |
| Energy Class |
A++ to D |
| Max Energy Class |
A++ |
| Min Energy Class |
D |
| Lamp |
1 x E27 40W max (lamps not included) |
| Lamp Cap |
E27 |
| Recommended Lamp |
LED (GLS A60, GLS A75, Globe G80, Globe G95, Globe G120, ST64, Tubular T45) |
| Light Distribution |
Ambient |
| Protection Class |
Class 2 - Double Insulated |
| Total Power Consumption |
Dependent On Lamps Used (±5%) |
| Input Voltage |
220-240V~50/60Hz |
| Switch |
Yes - Rotary Dimmer |
| Dimmable |
Yes - Suitable Lamps & Dimmer Required |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Warranty |
1yr |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| 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) Ensure light is not illuminated when cleaning. |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
What size is the base?
It is 70mm in diameter and 110mm high, with a nett weight of 0.46kg, so it sits comfortably on a shallow shelf or bedside table.
Which bulbs work with it?
Any E27 lamp up to 40W. LED versions of the GLS, globe, squirrel-cage and short tubular shapes all suit it well, and larger globes look particularly good on such a small base.
How is it dimmed?
There is a rotary dimmer on the lamp itself. You will need a bulb marked as dimmable for it to work smoothly through its range.
Can it be used in a bathroom?
No. It is rated IP20, which suits dry rooms such as bedrooms, studies and living rooms rather than bathrooms or covered outdoor areas.
How should the finish be cleaned?
Switch off at the socket and wipe with a soft dry cloth. Avoid solvents, polishes and abrasive pads, which can dull the pearl black surface.
Is there a warranty?
Yes, it carries a one year warranty.