Holmes Mini Tiffany Table Lamp - Vintage Bronze

The Holmes is a 305mm mini Tiffany table lamp with a stained glass pyramidal shade set on a vintage bronze cast base. The shade is built from individual pieces of amber, cream, pale blue and warm-toned glass cut into geometric patterns and leaded together with dark bronze-patina came, creating vertical panels that taper to a square top fitting. The lamp houses a single E14 bulb (sold separately) rated up to 25W.

Designed for bedside tables, narrow console tables, bookshelves and mantelpieces where space is limited, the compact 125mm square footprint and 305mm overall height suit surfaces that cannot accommodate a full-sized table lamp. The stained glass diffuses the bulb light through the amber and cream panels, casting warm-toned light with coloured accents from the smaller blue and bronze glass pieces. This makes the lamp suitable for reading corners, hallway consoles and bedroom nightstands where ambient rather than task lighting is needed.

The vintage bronze base has a stepped profile with a central stem that rises to a socket housing beneath the shade. The patina on the bronze finish gives the metalwork an aged appearance that pairs with Arts and Crafts, Edwardian and traditional interiors. The geometric glass pattern follows the Prairie School style associated with early-20th-century American Tiffany work, using straight lines and rectilinear shapes rather than the floral motifs seen in later Tiffany reproductions.

What bulb does the Holmes take?

The lamp takes a single E14 (small Edison screw) bulb up to 25W. Bulbs are sold separately. Most users pair this with a warm-white LED candle bulb between 3-5W and 2700K for bedside or decorative use.

Is the stained glass fragile?

The shade is made from individual pieces of leaded glass in the traditional Tiffany method, so it requires careful handling. The glass itself is not tempered, and impact can crack individual panels. The shade should not be carried by the glass — lift the lamp by the base when moving it.

What surface size does it need?

The 125mm square base requires a minimum surface area of approximately 150mm square for stability. The lamp suits narrow bedside tables, mantelpieces and bookshelf tops where a larger table lamp would overhang the edge.

Can it be used as a reading light?

The 25W maximum rating and stained glass diffusion make this primarily an ambient or decorative light rather than a focused reading lamp. For bedside reading, pair it with a separate adjustable task light or use a brighter bulb in a plainer shade.