Vintage Black and Gold Table Lamp

The Vintage Black and Gold Table Lamp pairs a matte black fabric shade with gold trim and a slim metallic base, giving a familiar retro silhouette a slightly more formal finish. At 25 by 42 cm it is sized for a nightstand, a sideboard or the corner of a desk. The contrast of dark fabric against warm metal reads well against pale walls and against darker, moodier interiors alike.

The body is iron, which gives the lamp enough weight to stay put, and the shade diffuses light into a soft, warm pool rather than a glare. It takes a standard E27 bulb, sold separately, so you can choose your own colour temperature and output. A plug-in mains cord keeps the light constant, and the lamp comfortably covers a 3 to 8 square metre area as a bedside or reading light.

Use it beside a bed for late reading, on a hallway console as a welcome light, or on a home office desk where a ceiling fixture alone feels too bright. It sits happily in industrial, modern and retro-leaning rooms. Run the cord along the wall or behind furniture so it is not a trip hazard, and keep the shade clear of curtains. Switch off and let the bulb cool before cleaning, then wipe the base with a dry cloth. Indoor use only.

• Material: iron body with fabric shade
• Colour: black with gold trim
• Dimensions: 25 x 42 cm
• Light source: E27 bulb, not included
• Power: plug-in mains cord
• Lighting area: 3 to 8 square metres
• Indoor use only