Filament table lamps

An Edison table lamp is chosen on two concrete points: an E27 socket that takes the bulb, and a warm white light between 2700 and 3500 K. The rest comes down to the material, glass, smoked glass, woven bamboo or travertine, and to the space the lamp will take up on the furniture.

What is an Edison table lamp?

An Edison table lamp is a table lamp whose bulb stays visible, or can be glimpsed through an openwork shade, glass or smoked glass. The E27 socket takes an Edison bulb that gives off a warm white light. Rated IP20, it is for indoor use.

What does an Edison table lamp look like?

The filament is meant to be looked at. On the Callum glass bedside lamp, it shows clearly behind a sculpted shape and red glass. The Opalya smoked glass lamp softens it and makes it gentler. The Bamora woven bamboo lamp filters it through an openwork weave, and the Calcis travertine lamp leaves it visible above a conical base. Four materials, four effects.

Edison lamp: which socket and which bulb?

The E27 socket is fitted on the Bamora, the Calcis and the Opalya (the Callum has no listed socket). The stated wattage is 40 W, or 40 W maximum depending on the model: that is the ceiling to respect. For colour, the Bamora is listed as warm white, between 2700 and 3500 K, which gives that amber tint associated with Edison bulbs. To broaden your search, browse all Designix lighting.

How to choose an Edison table lamp?

Start with the bulb: E27 socket and 40 W or 40 W maximum wattage on the documented models, the Callum having neither listed. Then come the material and shape, then the actual dimensions. All the lamps in the collection are IP20 rated.

E27 socket, wattage and temperature: the points to check

An E27 socket is the standard wide screw format: it takes most Edison bulbs on the market. The maximum wattage printed on the lamp is a limit, not a target; a lower-wattage bulb works perfectly and heats up less. For a bedroom or a reading corner, aim for the top of the warm white range, around 2700 K, which is restful for the eyes in the evening. The LED versions for the bedroom meet the same need with a different light source.

What height for a table lamp?

The models in the collection measure H 30 cm for the Bamora (ø30 cm), H 36 cm for the Calcis and H 45 cm for the Opalya. The Callum stands out with a 1.80 m cable, handy when the socket is far from the furniture. A low lamp suits a console or a bedside table; a taller lamp, like the Opalya, stands out on a sideboard. If the room is large and the floor is clear, compare with the design table lamps for the living room.

Secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service accompany every order. Once the socket and height are settled, the choice narrows quickly: take a look at our selection of table lamps for the living room to decide on the material.

Where to place an Edison lamp in the living room?

In a living room, an Edison lamp goes on a console, a sideboard or a side table, where the visible bulb becomes a point of light. The models in the collection measure 30, 36 or 45 cm high depending on their shape. Place it near the armchair for reading, in the corner or near the sofa for atmosphere.

Reading corner, console, sideboard: where to put your living room lamp?

On a console, a lamp 36 to 45 cm high is visible without overwhelming the decor: the Calcis and the Opalya are made for this. In a corner near the sofa, a low, soft light is enough, and the smoked glass of the Opalya prevents glare when watching television. For a fully redesigned living room, the modern living room models and the black living room lamps complete a clean-lined interior.

Floor lamp or table lamp in a living room?

A floor lamp lights a space from the ground and suits large living rooms or reading corners. A table lamp, lower down, fits on a piece of furniture and lights a precise area. The two are often combined in the same room, with a few ceiling spotlights for general lighting. A table lamp plugs into a socket, with no work needed.

How to light a bedroom with an Edison table lamp?

On a bedside table, an Edison lamp in warm white, between 2700 and 3500 K, lights without straining the eyes when waking up or before sleeping. Choose a compact format: the Bamora at ø30 cm and H 30 cm, or the Calcis at 36 cm high, fit on a bedside table.

Which bedside lamp for a small bedside table?

On a narrow surface, diameter matters more than height. The Bamora, ø30 cm for 30 cm high, takes up a limited round area and its openwork shade casts patterns on the wall. The Calcis, more slender at 36 cm, leaves the bulb exposed and needs a little headroom. For other compact formats, compare the models designed for the bedroom and the black metal bedside lamp.

Why does warm white light suit the bedroom?

Warm white, around 2700 to 3500 K, leans towards amber and tires the eyes less at the end of the day than cold light. An openwork shade or smoked glass further reduces direct glare: that is what the Bamora and the Opalya do. All these lamps are IP20, so for indoor use only. If you are looking for more even light, look at the design LED table lamps.

Italian design table lamp: which style and material to choose?

Italian design is recognisable by sculptural shapes, worked glass and bases in metal or stone. In this collection, the Callum in red glass, the Opalya in smoked glass on a black metal base and the Calcis in travertine carry that spirit, with an E27 socket and an Edison bulb that stays visible.

Ball, drop, tube: which design table lamp shape to choose?

The drop shape of the Opalya, 45 cm high, lengthens the silhouette and softens the light. An openwork vase-shaped shade, like the one on the Bamora, casts patterns and gives a more enveloping light. The conical base of the Calcis plays on the contrast between a stable mineral base and a bare bulb. The choice is made by eye, on the lines of the room. The Scandinavian table lamps and the crystal table lamps show two other possible directions.

Glass, metal, bamboo, stone: what light effect?

Glass gives a clear light, the bulb stays clearly readable. Smoked glass softens it and reduces contrasts. Woven bamboo filters it through its openwork weave and draws soft shadows on the wall. Stone, here a cream travertine, brings a matte mineral finish and a base that does not move. Metal, often present on bases and frames, structures the whole without affecting the light.

How to wire several lamps to a single power supply?

A table lamp simply plugs into a socket, with no work needed. To power several lamps from a single supply, they are wired in parallel in a junction box: each lamp receives the same voltage and works independently of the others. This wiring should be entrusted to an electrician.

Wiring 3 lamps to 1 switch: how does it work?

Three lamps on the same control point run in parallel from a junction box to a common switch: they turn on together. If all three have a plug, three sockets are enough and no wiring is needed. For a fixed, recessed installation, call an electrician. A table lamp does not need any of that: its plug does the job.

Wiring several lamps in parallel rather than in series: why?

In parallel, each lamp receives the same voltage and keeps working if one is unplugged or blown. In series, the light drops and the whole circuit goes out as soon as one lamp is missing. Parallel is therefore the wiring to use for a set of Edison lamps. The connection is made in a junction box, out of children's reach.

Edison table lamp or cordless LED table lamp?

The Edison lamp works with an E27 bulb and a warm white light, plugged into a socket: it is the solution for atmosphere and visible material. The cordless LED lamp runs on a battery, moves around and gives a more even light. The choice depends mainly on whether there is a socket and on the effect you want.

Are there cordless LED table lamps?

Yes, there are cordless LED table lamps, battery-powered, that you can move without a socket: handy on a covered terrace table or in a corner without power. This collection offers the other approach, Edison lamps plugged into a socket, with a visible bulb. For that need for mobility, explore the adjustable lamps and the desk table lamps.

Can you put an LED bulb in an Edison lamp?

Yes, provided you stay with the same E27 socket and respect the maximum wattage printed on the lamp. An LED Edison bulb imitates the original glow while heating up much less. The effect changes slightly: the diffusion is more even and the tint depends on the temperature chosen. The LED table lamps for the desk cover work uses.

How to care for a glass, metal, bamboo or stone table lamp?

Glass and smoked glass are cleaned with a soft, slightly damp cloth, without abrasive products. Woven bamboo is dusted dry, stone and metal just need a cloth. The Edison bulb is replaced via the E27 socket. The models in the collection come with a 2-year guarantee.

Blown Edison bulb: how to replace it?

Cut the power, let the bulb cool, then unscrew it by the socket without forcing the glass. Use another E27 bulb, respecting the maximum wattage printed on the lamp, 40 W or 40 W maximum depending on the model. Screw it in without overtightening. On the Callum, first check the socket format before buying the replacement.

Routine care and 2-year guarantee

Regular dusting is enough to keep the light output. On smoked glass, a soft cloth without abrasive avoids the micro-scratches that scatter the light differently. On woven bamboo, avoid moisture, which weakens the fibre. The selection comes with a 2-year guarantee, with secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service. To choose other light colours, see the design white table lamps and the linen table lamps. Find the whole selection in our lighting catalogue.

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