Description
The Marlgrove medium table lamp pairs a 400mm Tiffany-style shade with a turned metal base, standing 530mm tall in total. The shade is made from cut pieces of multicoloured glass leaded into a frame, and it is deep enough to keep the bulb well out of sight from a seated position. One E27 GLS bulb up to 60W sits inside, bought separately. At 3.1kg it has real weight on a side table, which is part of why this style of lamp feels settled rather than lightweight.
We find a lamp this size does its best work as the warm light in a living room, on a console in a hallway, or on a chest of drawers in a bedroom. Sat on a side table beside a sofa, the shade puts light at reading height and spills colour onto the wall behind. It suits period houses, cottages and traditional rooms, and it works as the single decorative piece in a plainer scheme. The proportions are generous, so give it a surface of at least 400mm depth to sit comfortably.
The shade is put together by hand from individual pieces of glass, so no two are identical and the colour placement shifts a little between lamps. The base is finished in a warm tone that sits behind the glass. Dust the shade with a dry soft cloth, and wipe it with a barely damp cloth if needed; keep polish and solvents away from the leaded seams, and wipe the base dry. This is a Class 2 double-insulated lamp rated IP20 for indoor rooms. Marlgrove pendants, a semi-flush and a wall light use the same glass across the range.
Specification
| Bulb Fitting |
1 x E27 |
| Maximum Wattage |
60W (60W per lamp) |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Class |
Class 2 (double insulated) |
| Diameter |
400mm |
| Height |
530mm |
| Weight |
3.1kg |
| Materials |
Glass & Metal |
| Finish |
Multicoloured |
| Warranty |
2 Year |
Frequently Asked
What is the shade made of?
Cut pieces of multicoloured glass, leaded together by hand into a metal frame in the Tiffany-style method, on a matching metal base. The hand work means the pattern varies slightly between lamps.
How should I clean the lamp?
Switch it off and let the bulb cool, then dust the shade with a dry soft cloth or soft brush. Use a barely damp cloth for marks and dry it straight away. Avoid sprays and solvents on the glass and leading.
What size surface does it need?
The shade is 400mm across and the lamp stands 530mm tall, so a side table, console or chest with at least 400mm of depth suits it best.
What bulb does it take?
One E27 screw bulb up to 60W in a GLS shape, not supplied. A warm white LED around 2700K suits the glass and keeps the shade cool to the touch.
Is it dimmable?
This lamp is not rated for dimming, so run it on standard switching. If you want a lower light in the evening, a lower wattage warm bulb is the simpler route.
Does it need an earthed socket?
No. It is a Class 2 double-insulated lamp and is rated IP20 for dry indoor rooms.