This marble table lamp sets a dome of opal glass on a base of real marble with a polished finish. Its lantern-like outline is plain and luminous, and it is offered in emerald green, black or white. It suits a bedside, a console or a desk, with a soft, diffused light at any hour of the evening.

A marble table lamp in marble and opal glass

Here the marble acts as the plinth: a base of authentic marble, polished, whose discreet shine contrasts with the softness of the glass. Above it, the diffusing dome in opal glass lets the light through evenly and gives it a milky, calming look. At 23 cm wide and 28 cm high, this marble table lamp is compact, easy to place and very graphic. The range offers three tones. Emerald green brings a deep, leafy note; black gives a plain graphic line; white extends the clarity of the opal glass. Each marble table lamp has a base cut from natural stone, so the veining differs a little from one to the next. The polished surface picks up a little of the light around it, which is why the lamp is best given a steady, clear support. A marble table lamp of this scale suits a contemporary room, with plaster, oak and linen, and it is a good companion for brass or chrome. It carries a quiet confidence: the stone gives it weight and the glass gives it light, and nothing else is needed. For those who like a lamp that looks sure of itself on a table, it is a plain and well-judged choice.

The specification of this marble table lamp

The electrical side of the marble table lamp is easy to follow. It connects to the mains by a 150 cm cable fitted with a push-button switch, simple to use. The bulb cap is a standard E27 Edison screw (ES), a widely used fitting that makes the choice of bulb easy. The recommended wattage is 40 W at most, with an incandescent bulb or an LED equivalent; the bulb is not included. You therefore keep control of the light: a warm bulb for a muted mood, a more neutral one for reading or working. The marble table lamp is compatible with a dimmer, not included, which lowers the light of the opal dome gently; check that the bulb you choose is dimmable. The voltage range is 110 to 240 V AC. This marble table lamp is for indoor use only. It needs no wall fixing, so it can be moved from room to room, and its footprint is modest for the weight of the stone. Its dimensions are 23 cm in width and 28 cm in height. With a base of real marble, the lamp has a settled weight on the table, and it is best set on a firm, flat surface. The opal dome hides the bulb, so the light is soft whichever bulb you choose. A marble table lamp built like this asks very little of the electrician, and a great deal of the table it stands on: it wants a surface that is level and clear.

Arranging a marble table lamp at home

To show this marble table lamp to advantage, give it a stable, clear support where the polished marble can reflect a little of the light. In white, it blends into a pale scheme; in emerald green, it becomes a firm accent of colour; in black, it draws a graphic line. On a bedside table, its height of 28 cm is comfortable next to a bed, and it does not hide the wall behind. On a desk, a marble table lamp of this size offers a pleasant supplementary light, soft thanks to the opal glass. As a pair, on either side of a bench or a bed, two marble table lamps create a calm and highly decorative symmetry. Two lamps in different colours on a long console also work, if the tones are kept to a close palette. Combine it with natural materials: wood, linen, wool, a ceramic bowl. If you choose emerald green, keep the other colours in the room quiet, so that the lamp can be the accent. At 28 cm the marble table lamp sits comfortably below a shelf or a picture hung above a bedside table. To clean it, a soft dry cloth is best for the glass, and a slightly damp one for the marble, followed by a dry cloth. A marble table lamp does not shout, but it holds a table together in the way a good frame holds a picture, and it will still look right years from now when fashions have turned.

With its polished marble and its opal glass dome, this marble table lamp combines mineral elegance and a diffused light, in three tones. It is an Alborra piece for those who want a plain, well-built light that is easy to live with. Choose the colour that suits your room.

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