Natural Lamp

A natural light lamp pairs a raw material (wood, rattan, bamboo, cork or stone) with warm light, usually between 2,700 and 3,000 K. The choice starts with the room, then the format: a table lamp for a bedside table or console, a floor lamp in a living room, a pendant above a table.

What is a natural light lamp and what light does it give?

A natural light lamp is a light fixture whose shade, base or body is made from a raw material: wood, rattan, bamboo, cork or stone. These materials filter the light, warm it and draw soft shadows. They fit in a living room, bedroom or hallway with a warm style.

Natural light lamp: what mood in the room?

The material absorbs part of the output and lets the rest through, softened. The result is gentler than a metal shade, with a tone that warms pale walls. A 2,700 K LED bulb, known as warm white, supports this effect; above 3,500 K, white light cools the room and cancels the material's effect. On a bedside lamp, an E14 socket is enough. On a living room table lamp, an E27 opens up more bulb choices. Compare formats in our lighting collection.

Natural light fixtures: what the material changes in the result

Woven rattan and bamboo filter light and cast a pattern of shadows on the walls. Solid wood softens it without a pattern. Cork softens it with a pale, matte tone. Stone holds it back and gives a mineral result. These differences matter more than the overall shape of the fixture. To compare the results, browse the lighting range.

Natural materials: light result and care

Material	Light result	Where it fits	Care
Wood	Warm, softened light, soft shadows	Living room, bedroom, hallway	Dust dry, keep away from moisture
Rattan and bamboo	Filtered light, shadow patterns on the walls	Living room, conservatory, bedroom	Duster or dry cloth, keep away from water splashes
Cork	Softened light, pale matte tone	Bedroom, office	Soft cloth, no abrasive products
Natural stone	Held-back light, mineral matte result	Hallway, living room, console	Dry or slightly damp cloth, no harsh detergent
Rock salt	Light tinted orange to red depending on the block	Bedroom, living room, relaxation corner	Never water, keep dry

How to choose a natural light lamp by room?

The choice depends first on the room. On a bedside table, a natural light table lamp lights a nearby area and is easy to adjust. In a living room, a floor lamp lights an armchair or sofa and fills an empty corner. Above a table, a pendant concentrates the light.

Natural light table lamp: for which room?

In a bedroom, allow a total height of 35 to 50 cm: placed on the bedside table, the bedside lamp should bring the shade below eye level when you are seated. On a hallway console, a 30 to 40 cm table lamp is enough, if the space stays free for a book or a tray. Measure the shade diameter and the available space before choosing. The formats are gathered in the available lamps and light fixtures.

Natural light floor lamp: living room or reading corner?

A living room floor lamp usually stands between 140 and 175 cm: the shade should reach above the back of the armchair to light the page without glare. Place it near a socket and check that the switch stays accessible once installed. A reading corner needs a stable base and a shade wide enough to cover your knees. See browse the lighting range.

Which natural light lamp format for which room?

Format	Ideal room	Use	To check before buying
Table lamp (small format)	Bedroom, hallway, shelf	Accent lighting and close reading	Total height, shade diameter, cable length
Table lamp	Living room, console, office	Ambient light placed on furniture	Base stability, available space on the furniture
Desk lamp	Office, worktop	Directed lighting for reading or writing	Reflector orientation, arm height
Floor lamp	Living room, reading corner, bedroom	Lighting an armchair or sofa	Base height, shade shape, accessible switch
Pendant	Above a table or island	Light concentrated on one area	Drop height, clearance above the surface, supported weight

How to spot a real salt lamp?

A real salt lamp is cut from rock salt, a stone with an irregular tone, crossed by veins and crystals. It is heavy, matte in places, and its surface is never perfectly smooth or uniform. A reconstituted block or a resin imitation, on the other hand, shows a regular colour and grain.

Red light salt lamp: where does the tint come from?

Rock salt filters the bulb's light and colours it orange or red depending on the thickness and density of the block. A pale block gives faint light, a dense block a stronger tint. A warm light bulb preserves this result; a bulb that is too cool washes it out. The power needed stays low, a few watts are enough on a standard-size block.

Where to place and how to care for a salt lamp?

Choose a dry room: bedroom, living room, relaxation corner. The moisture in a bathroom damages the block and makes it sticky to the touch. For care, a soft cloth or a duster is enough, never water or products. Also keep the lamp away from splashes. Other mineral materials are presented in find all the light fixtures.

How to wire several lamps on a single power supply?

Several lamps can run from the same supply if the circuit and the breaker support them. The simplest is a junction box with terminal blocks, or a socket controlled by a switch. For low-consumption lamps, a power strip is enough. Beyond a few points, have the installation checked by an electrician.

How to wire two lamps to the same switch?

Connect both lamps to the same circuit, via a junction box or a controlled socket. Add up the bulb wattage and compare it with the existing lighting circuit: two LED lamps are a modest addition, two halogens are not. If the box is hard to reach or the wiring is old, leave the work to a professional. Models with exposed cable are listed in the lighting page.

Cordless or rechargeable lamp: the solution without works?

A cordless rechargeable lamp removes the cable and the power point: it sits on a shelf, a bedside table or a console, then recharges by USB. Check the stated battery life and charging time, because that is what decides daily use. This format suits rentals and rooms with no nearby socket. See discover all our lamps and pendants.

Designer bedside lamp or chic living room lamp: how to choose the style?

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