Galata E27 Floor Lamp 30cm Long - Polished Chrome

Clear crystal sits in stacked bands down the stem of this floor lamp, with polished chrome above and below to catch the light and send it back. The shade is black suede, deep enough to keep glare out of the eye and to press a warm pool of light down onto whatever sits beneath it. A foot switch sits on the flex, so there is no reaching under the shade, and it takes an E27 lamp.

It stands 1.4m tall, which puts the shade at reading height beside a wing chair or at the end of a sofa, and the base keeps to 30cm across so it tucks in without crowding a side table. We reach for this one in sitting rooms where a table lamp would sit too low to be useful, and it does good work in a bedroom corner or at the turn of a landing. If you want a bit of sparkle in a room without hanging anything overhead, this is the sort of thing we would put forward.

The crystal is cut clear and held against chrome that has been polished rather than brushed, so the two catch light in different ways. It is a substantial piece and feels it when you move it. A soft brush or a dry lint-free cloth keeps the facets bright; the suede shade takes a gentle brush in one direction and nothing damp; sprays and metal polish are best kept away from the chrome. It carries a one year warranty. We stock it as a standalone piece rather than part of a wider range, which means it sits happily alongside plainer metal fittings and mirrored or glass furniture already in the room. Lamps are not included, so choose a clear or pearl globe depending on how much of the crystal you want lit from within.

How tall is it and how much floor space does it need?

It stands 1.4m tall with a base 30cm square, so it needs only a small patch of floor beside a chair or bed.

What lamp does it take?

One E27 lamp of up to 20W.

How is it switched?

There is a foot switch on the flex, so you can turn it on and off without bending to the base or reaching into the shade.

How do I clean the crystal?

Switch off at the socket and let everything cool, then work over the facets with a soft brush or a dry lint-free cloth. Avoid household sprays, which dull the cut faces.

Can the suede shade be cleaned?

Lightly, yes. Brush it in one direction with a soft clothes brush to lift dust. Do not use water or solvents on suede.

Is it heavy enough to stay put?

It weighs 14.47kg, most of that in the crystal and the base, so it stands firmly on carpet or hard floors.