Taipei Table Lamp with Tall Empire Shade - Black & Gold

The Taipei is a 680mm table lamp built around a black ceramic vase base with raised gold lattice detailing arranged in an overlapping quatrefoil pattern across the surface. The base sits on a black wooden plinth and supports an ivory 100% cotton box-pleat empire shade trimmed with black and gold piping top and bottom. The lamp takes a single E27 bulb up to 60W (sold separately).

Designed for bedside tables, console tables in hallways, and living room side tables where the lamp provides ambient light at around 600-700mm above the surface, the Taipei pairs a traditional Oriental ceramic form with a neutral fabric shade that diffuses the bulb glow evenly. The 400mm shade diameter suits tables approximately 800-1000mm wide without overpowering smaller furniture. The vase form and gold detailing reference mid-century chinoiserie without relying on overt pattern.

The ceramic base is glazed in a high-gloss black finish that reflects nearby light sources, while the raised gold lattice sits proud of the surface giving the piece texture under direct inspection. Each junction point in the lattice pattern is textured to suggest hand-applied detailing. The ivory cotton shade fabric is box-pleated with vertical folds stitched into the lining, creating defined shadow lines when the lamp is lit. The shade frame tapers from 400mm at the bottom to approximately 250mm at the top, giving the classic empire silhouette.

What bulb does the Taipei take?

The lamp takes a standard E27 (Edison screw) bulb up to 60W. Bulbs are sold separately. Most users pair this with a warm-white LED bulb between 6-10W and 2700K-3000K for ambient bedside or living room lighting.

Can the shade be removed for cleaning?

Yes. The shade sits on a standard harp fitting and can be lifted off the base for dusting or spot-cleaning. The cotton fabric should be vacuumed gently with a soft brush attachment or wiped with a barely-damp microfibre cloth. Do not machine-wash the shade.

What table size does it suit?

The 400mm shade diameter works well on console tables, side tables and nightstands approximately 800-1000mm wide. On narrower furniture the shade may overhang slightly, so measure your table width before ordering.

Is the gold detailing hand-applied?

The gold lattice pattern is raised and textured at each junction point, suggesting hand-applied detailing during the ceramic glazing process. Each lamp shows slight variation in the depth and tone of the gold finish due to the firing process.