Description
This Moroccan style salt lamp holds a heap of Himalayan salt chunks inside a black fretwork basket, and when it is lit the light spills out through the cut pattern in a warm orange glow. Each side of the rectangular basket is pierced with a repeating geometric tile design of eight-pointed stars set within interlocking petal shapes, so the pattern reads from every angle rather than from the front alone. The rough natural pieces of salt sit in the top, showing above the rim, and the whole lamp stands on four small ball feet. It is 19cm tall, 12cm wide and 12cm deep, a compact size that fits a narrow shelf or a bedside table.
It runs from a UK plug at 240V, so it needs to sit within reach of a wall socket in a dry room indoors: a bedside table, a sideboard in the living room, a reading corner or a desk in a study all suit it. When the lamp is lit, the cut-outs scatter little points of light across the surface around it, which makes it a lovely companion for quiet evenings with the main lights off. The Moroccan star pattern sits happily with warm wood, rattan, terracotta and dried grasses, and it adds a note of colour to plainer, paler rooms.
The basket is finished in black, with the openings cut cleanly into each panel and a slim band around the rim and the base that holds its shape. Salt naturally draws moisture from damp air, so keep the lamp in a dry room away from steam and kettles, and wipe the basket and the salt with a soft dry cloth now and then to keep the dust off. Stand it on a flat, steady surface with the flex tucked neatly out of the way. Wrapped up, it makes a warm, thoughtful present, and one that looks good long after it is unwrapped.
Specification
| Material |
Rock salt, Ceramic, Plastic |
| Colour |
Orange |
| Finish |
Glazed |
| Height |
19cm |
| Width |
12cm |
| Depth |
12cm |
| Weight |
2.75kg |
| Power |
UK Plug 240V |
| Bulb Included |
Yes |
Frequently Asked
How big is the Moroccan style salt lamp?
It is 19cm tall, 12cm wide and 12cm deep. That is compact enough for a bedside table, a narrow shelf or the corner of a desk.
How is the salt lamp powered?
It runs from a UK plug at 240V. It needs to stand within reach of a standard wall socket in a dry room indoors.
Can I use the salt lamp in a bathroom or kitchen?
No. This lamp is for dry rooms indoors only. Salt draws moisture from damp air, so keep it well away from bathrooms, steam and kettles.
What does the pattern on the basket look like?
Each side of the black rectangular basket is pierced with a repeating Moroccan style tile design of eight-pointed stars within interlocking petal shapes. The pattern glows when the lamp is lit.
How do I look after the salt lamp?
Keep it in a dry room and wipe the black basket and the salt pieces with a soft dry cloth now and then to keep the dust off.
Does the salt lamp make a good gift?
Yes, its warm orange glow and star fretwork make it a thoughtful present for anyone who enjoys soft lamplight and geometric Moroccan pattern at home.