Harbin Gourd Table Lamp with Tall Empire Shade - Duck Egg Blue

The Harbin is a 690mm table lamp built around a double-gourd ceramic base in a glossy duck egg blue finish, topped with a 460mm off-white polycotton empire shade. The base carries a traditional Chinese double-gourd silhouette with two stacked spherical sections tapering to a brass collar at the neck, set on a dark wood plinth. An E27 bulb inside the shade (sold separately) casts soft ambient light filtered through the polycotton weave.

Designed for side tables in living rooms, bedrooms and hallways where a decorative base matters as much as the light output, the Harbin pairs the duck egg blue ceramic with coastal, Hampton-style, classical and soft contemporary interiors. The 460mm shade diameter suits tables 600-900mm wide without overwhelming the surface, and the 690mm total height works on consoles, bedside tables and side-of-sofa positions where the base remains visible when seated. The glossy ceramic reflects natural daylight, adding a colour accent even when the lamp is switched off.

The double-gourd form is a traditional shape in Chinese ceramics, historically associated with balance and proportion. The duck egg blue glaze on the Harbin has a smooth, even finish without crackling or distressing, so the colour reads as a single soft blue-green tone rather than varying across the surface. The off-white shade balances the vibrant base by softening the light and providing a neutral frame, while the tall empire taper gives the lamp vertical presence without adding excessive bulk to the tabletop footprint.

What bulb does the Harbin take?

The lamp uses a standard E27 (Edison screw) bulb up to 60W. Bulbs are sold separately. Most users pair it with a warm-white LED between 6-10W and 2700K-3000K to maintain the soft ambient glow through the off-white shade.

What table size does it suit?

The 460mm shade diameter and 200mm base diameter work best on tables 600-900mm wide. On narrower surfaces the shade may overhang; on very wide consoles the lamp can be paired with a second matching piece or other decor to fill the visual space.

Is the ceramic base fragile?

The ceramic is glazed and relatively durable for normal household use, but it will chip or crack if dropped or knocked hard. The glossy finish is smooth and can be wiped clean with a soft damp cloth, but avoid abrasive cleaners that may dull the glaze over time.

Can the shade be removed or replaced?

Yes. The shade sits on a spider fitting that clips onto the E27 bulb. If the original shade becomes damaged or stained, replacement empire shades with E27 spider fittings are widely available and can be swapped without tools.