Description
The Ying is a 650mm table lamp built around a hand-painted blue and white porcelain body set on a dark wooden base. The porcelain features a traditional Chinese floral motif with leaves and blooms in cobalt blue on an off-white ground, with decorative banding at the neck and foot. A white polycotton tapered drum shade diffuses light from a single E27 bulb (sold separately).
Designed for bedside tables, console tables in hallways, and side tables in living rooms, the Ying functions as both a light source and a decorative object. The 380mm shade width suits tables approximately 500-700mm wide, providing balanced proportions without dominating the surface. The dark wood base adds weight and stability, preventing tipping on soft furnishings, while the satin nickel fittings (socket holder and finial) provide a clean transition between the shade and the ceramic body.
The porcelain body is hand-painted, so the exact placement and intensity of the blue motif varies slightly between individual lamps. The off-white ground has a warm, cream-toned base rather than a stark white, which helps the lamp sit comfortably in traditional, classical and country house interiors without appearing too cold. The wooden base is finished in a dark walnut-toned stain that complements antique furniture and warm-toned wood floors.
Specification
| Height |
650mm |
| Width |
380mm |
| Maximum Wattage |
60W |
| Socket |
E27 |
| Bulb(s) Included |
No |
| Warranty |
2 Year |
Frequently Asked
What bulb does the Ying 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 for bedside or ambient lighting.
Is the porcelain pattern identical on every lamp?
No. The blue floral motif is hand-painted onto each porcelain body, so the exact placement of leaves and flowers varies slightly between individual lamps. This is a characteristic of hand-painted ceramics, not a defect.
What size table does it suit?
The 380mm shade width suits tables approximately 500-700mm wide. On narrower bedside tables (400-500mm) the lamp will sit close to the edge; on wider console tables (800mm+) it may need to be paired with another object to balance the surface visually.
Can the shade be replaced if damaged?
The white polycotton shade is a standard tapered drum style. Replacement shades with similar proportions are available from Elstead and other suppliers, though an exact match may require contacting Elstead directly.