Lena 2 Light Large Table Lamp - Blue Mouth-Blown Glass with Duck Egg Shade

The Lena is a 740mm table lamp built around a mouth-blown blue glass base with a spiral twist pattern, topped with a 460mm duck egg blue fabric shade. The glass base houses one E27 bulb, while the shade houses a separate E14 bulb, and a 3-way switch at the base allows both to be lit independently or together. Polished nickel metalwork connects the glass base to the shade frame and provides the switching mechanism.

Designed for bedside tables, console tables and occasional tables in living rooms or hallways where both task and ambient lighting are useful, the 3-way switching gives the lamp three modes: base-only for low decorative glow through the blue glass, shade-only for directed reading light downwards, or both lit together for maximum output. The 247mm base diameter suits most standard bedside tables without overhang, while the 740mm overall height positions the shade at a practical level for reading when seated.

The blue glass is hand-blown in the UK with a helical twist pattern cut into the surface, causing light from the internal E27 bulb to refract through the ridges and project striped shadows onto surrounding surfaces. The duck egg blue shade is lined with matt silver laminate that reflects light downwards and prevents colour bleed onto walls when lit. The satin-finish outer fabric diffuses the E14 bulb inside the shade, softening direct glare while maintaining enough brightness for reading.

Each mouth-blown glass base shows slight variation in the exact depth of twist and colour saturation due to the handcraft process. The polished nickel fittings match cooler-toned interiors and complement both the blue glass and the duck egg shade without adding a third competing colour to the palette.

How does the 3-way switching work?

A rotary switch at the base of the lamp cycles through three modes: base light only (E27 bulb inside the glass), shade light only (E14 bulb inside the fabric shade), or both lit together. This allows the lamp to function as decorative accent lighting, task lighting, or both.

What bulbs does it take?

The glass base takes one E27 bulb up to 60W. The shade takes one E14 bulb. According to the specification table, the lamp is supplied with a 7W LED GU10 bulb at 3000K, though this may be an error in the spec data as GU10 is a different fitting type — contact us to confirm bulb compatibility before purchasing if uncertain.

Will the glass base vary between lamps?

Yes. Each base is mouth-blown in the UK, so the exact depth of the spiral twist, the colour saturation and the weight distribution differ slightly between individual lamps. This is a characteristic of hand-blown glass, not a defect.

Can the shade be replaced?

The shade attaches to the polished nickel frame with a standard spider fitting. If the shade is damaged or you wish to change the colour, replacement shades with matching dimensions can be sourced from Elstead or compatible shade suppliers.