Neptune Ceramic Table Lamp - Blue Reactive Glaze with Silver Shade

The Neptune is a 590mm ceramic table lamp built around a ribbed ceramic base finished in a blue reactive glaze, with polished nickel accents at the collar and finial. The reactive glaze process creates tonal variation and subtle shading differences across the base surface, so each lamp carries a slightly different pattern of colour density and reflective highlights. A 430mm-diameter silver sheer fabric shade with silver card lining sits above the base, diffusing light from a single E27 bulb (sold separately, 60W maximum).

Designed for bedside tables, console surfaces and side tables in living rooms, the Neptune provides ambient reading light and a presence sufficient for surfaces up to 1200mm wide. The 220mm base diameter fits standard bedside tables and shallow console depths without overhanging, while the 590mm overall height places the bottom of the shade approximately 340mm above the table surface, positioning the light cone above typical seated eye level. The polished nickel accents pair the traditional ceramic form with contemporary metalwork, allowing the lamp to sit comfortably in both period and modern interiors.

The ceramic base weighs approximately 2kg, giving the lamp stability on polished surfaces and rugs without requiring a weighted base. The blue reactive glaze deepens in tone where the glaze pools in the horizontal ribbing, creating a gradient from lighter blue-grey at the ridges to deeper teal in the recesses. The silver sheer fabric shade softens the light distribution, reducing glare while maintaining enough brightness for reading when paired with a 7-10W LED bulb at 2700-3000K.

What bulb does the Neptune take?

The lamp takes a standard E27 (Edison screw) bulb up to 60W maximum. Bulbs are sold separately. Most users pair this with a warm-white LED bulb between 7-10W and 2700-3000K for bedside or ambient reading light.

Does the blue glaze vary between lamps?

Yes. The reactive glaze process creates tonal variation across the ceramic surface, so each Neptune lamp shows slightly different shading and colour depth. This is an inherent characteristic of the reactive glaze technique, not a defect.

What size table does it suit?

The 220mm base diameter fits standard bedside tables and console surfaces down to 300mm depth. The 430mm shade diameter suits surfaces up to 1200mm wide without the lamp appearing undersized.

Is the lamp suitable for reading?

Yes. When paired with a 7-10W LED bulb, the Neptune provides sufficient ambient light for bedside reading. The silver sheer shade softens the light distribution, reducing direct glare while maintaining enough brightness above the table surface.