Description
The Lena is a 605mm table lamp built around a mouth-blown blue glass base with a spiral twist pattern, topped with a polished nickel fitting and an off-white fabric shade. The glass base houses one E14 bulb while the shade holds another, both controlled independently via a 3-way switch that allows you to light the base only, the shade only, or both together.
Designed for bedside tables, console tables and side tables in living rooms or bedrooms, the lamp provides two distinct lighting modes. The base-only setting casts a soft glow through the twisted blue glass, functioning as low-level ambient or night light. The shade-only setting provides directed task light for reading or working. Both together give full illumination across a 2-3m radius. The off-white shade is handmade in the UK with a matt silver laminate lining that reflects light downwards and outwards without glare.
The twist pattern in the glass is formed during the blowing process, creating diagonal ridges that run from base to shoulder. Each piece shows slight variation in the exact pitch and depth of the twist because the glass is worked by hand. The blue tone is a mid-saturation aqua with subtle opacity, so the lamp appears lighter when lit and deeper when switched off. The polished nickel collar and top cap anchor the glass base and provide the mounting point for the fabric shade, which measures 350mm diameter at its widest point.
The dual-lit design makes the Lena adaptable to different times of day and lighting needs without requiring two separate lamps. The base bulb is typically paired with a low-wattage warm LED (3-5W, 2700K) for ambient effect, while the shade bulb takes a higher wattage (7-10W) for functional task light. Both bulbs are E14 small Edison screw and sold separately.
Specification
| Height |
605mm |
| Diameter |
350mm |
| Width |
350mm |
| Overall Height with Shade |
605mm |
| Base Height |
335mm |
| Base Diameter |
Frequently Asked
What bulbs does the Lena take?
The lamp requires two E14 small Edison screw bulbs, sold separately. One sits inside the glass base, the other inside the shade. Most users pair a 3-5W warm LED in the base for ambient glow and a 7-10W LED in the shade for task lighting.
How does the 3-way switch work?
The switch cycles through three settings: base bulb only, shade bulb only, or both bulbs on together. This allows you to use the lamp as low-level night light, reading light, or full room illumination depending on the setting.
Is the glass base fragile?
The base is mouth-blown glass and should be handled with care during installation and cleaning. Once positioned on a stable surface the polished nickel collar and the lamp's own weight provide stability, but the glass can chip or crack if knocked or dropped.
Does the twist pattern vary between lamps?
Yes. Each glass base is hand-blown, so the exact pitch, depth and alignment of the spiral twist differs slightly between individual pieces. This is characteristic of the making process, not a defect.