Description
This is a table lamp with a simple outline. A slim iron stem rises from a round disc base, hooks over at the top and holds a dome shade that hangs down to throw light onto the surface beneath it. The arm is adjustable, so you can angle the light where you want it. It is finished all over in matt black, which keeps the look quiet and graphic. The lamp stands 45cm tall. The dome shade is 12cm across and 11cm tall, and the base is 19cm across, so it takes up very little room on a desk. It takes one GX53 lamp, and it is a plain on-off switched light, so there is no dimmer to think about.
We see it first as a desk lamp. The downward dome puts light onto paperwork, a keyboard or a book, which suits a home office, a study corner or a hallway console. It works just as well as a reading light on a bedside table, and its small base means it fits a narrow nightstand without crowding a glass of water or a phone. In a living room it sits happily on a side table next to an armchair. The style is modern with a Scandinavian plainness, so it settles into pared-back rooms, warm timber interiors and darker painted walls alike. It is rated IP20, so it is for dry rooms only.
The structure is iron, finished in matt black, and it runs from a 2m textile cable. That gives a fair reach to a socket and looks tidier than plain plastic flex. It works on 220-240V mains and carries a 3 year guarantee. For styling, we like it on a natural wood surface, where the black reads crisp against the grain, or as a pair either side of a bed for a balanced, symmetrical look.
Specification
| Finish |
Matt Black |
| Materials |
Iron structure and textile cable. Optional ceramic base |
| Height |
45cm |
| Shade Height |
11cm |
| Base Diameter |
19cm |
| Shade Diameter |
12cm |
| Lamp Cap |
GX53 |
| Number of Lamps |
1 |
| Lamps Included |
No |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Control |
On-off (switched) |
| Voltage |
220-240V |
| Cable Length |
2m |
| Guarantee |
3 years |
| Product Code |
00752 |
Frequently Asked
What lamp does the Rio table lamp take?
It has a single GX53 lamp holder, so it takes one GX53 lamp, sitting inside the 12cm dome shade.
Can I dim this table lamp?
No. It is an on-off switched lamp, so it works simply on or off and is not made for use with a dimmer.
How big is the lamp?
It stands 45cm tall on a 19cm base, and the dome shade is 12cm across and 11cm tall.
Can I change the angle of the light?
Yes. The arm is adjustable, so you can angle the dome shade to put the light where you need it on a desk or bedside table.
Which rooms is it suitable for?
It is rated IP20, so it is for dry rooms only. A desk, a bedside table or a side table in a living room all suit it.
How long is the cable?
It has a 2m textile cable, which gives a comfortable reach from a desk or bedside table to a nearby socket.