Wood and metal table lamps

Choose the lighting gesture first, then the format: a fixed frame structures a bedside table or a console (Norsk, 55 cm high, Ø 30 cm), a scissor arm reaches toward the book or the keyboard (Woody, Ø 23 cm). All the wood and metal table lamps in the selection share an E27 socket and IP20 protection, for use in dry interiors.

What light does a wood and metal table lamp give?

With an E27 bulb, a wood and metal table lamp gives accent light directed downward or to the side, softened by the shade. The wood warms the rendering, the metal structures the frame. In IP20, it remains intended for a dry interior: living room, bedroom or office, placed on a piece of furniture.

Why do wood and metal change the rendering of the light?

The metal of the frame does not let the light through: it frames it, keeps it from scattering in all directions and keeps the source discreet. Wood, for its part, affects the colored atmosphere. On the Norsk lamp with black frame, the cylindrical cork shade filters the light downward and leaves a warm glow on the sides. On Woody, the white shade distributes more widely and lights the work surface without a harsh spot. Two materials, two atmospheres: up to you to choose between contained light and more enveloping light.

Can an IP20 lamp go in a bathroom?

No. IP20 means protected against solid bodies over 12 mm and no protection against water: steam and splashes in a bathroom are not covered. Reserve these models for the living room, bedroom and office, and look at all the home lighting if you are looking for another room to equip. A nearby outlet is enough, with no work needed.

Where to install a wood and metal table lamp in the home?

In the living room, it takes its place on a console or a side table; in the bedroom, on a bedside table; in the office, on the worktop. Both models suit these three rooms, provided you plan an outlet nearby and keep the lamp away from a damp location.

Wood table lamp for the living room

On an entryway console or a low sideboard, a wood table lamp warms the corner without lighting it harshly. The round shape and thin frame avoid a massive effect. Allow a height of 55 cm for Norsk: it stands above most objects placed next to it and remains readable from afar. To refine, browse the wood lamps designed for the living room and the design selections for the living room.

Metal table lamp for the office

On a worktop, the goal is not the same: the light must come down onto the hands and the keyboard. An adjustable arm handles this point without moving the base of the lamp. The metal lamps for the office and the design lamps for the office gather the models that can be directed. In the bedroom, for reading, also see the design lamps for the bedroom.

How to choose between the Norsk lamp and the Woody lamp?

Norsk combines a cylindrical cork shade and a black metal frame, at 55 cm high and 30 cm in diameter: it structures a bedside table or an office. Woody adopts a wooden scissor arm, a white shade and 23 cm in diameter: it is easier to direct in daily use.

Black wood and metal table lamp: which format for a small bedside table?

A narrow bedside table struggles with a large diameter. With its 30 cm, Norsk requires a surface of about 35 cm to stay stable and let a book pass. Woody, more compact with its 23 cm, fits on a standard bedside shelf. Always check the black wood bedside selection and the black metal bedside lamps before deciding on the color.

Articulated arm or fixed frame: what difference in daily use?

Woody's scissor arm unfolds and tilts: you move it forward over the keyboard, back to read in bed. Norsk's fixed frame does not move, which avoids constantly readjusting the light and gives a stable silhouette on a piece of furniture. To compare the adjustable models, go through the adjustable table lamps.

What are the most beautiful wood and metal living room lamps?

The most beautiful wood and metal living room lamps are those whose frame stays thin, whose shade is opaque enough to avoid glare and whose color matches the furniture. Norsk, with its black frame and cylindrical shade, suits Nordic or contemporary living rooms; Woody, more industrial, suits wooded atmospheres.

Italian design table lamp: how to take inspiration from it?

Italian design is recognized by simple lines, careful work on materials and a discreet rather than ostentatious presence. This selection claims no Italian origin: it offers wood and metal lamps in Nordic style or clearly more industrial. Keep the principle: a thin frame, a shade that hides the bulb, a color that does not shout.

Black, brown, beige or white: which color to choose?

The black of the frame disappears on a dark wall and stands out on a light wall; the brown and beige of the wood match oak or walnut furniture; the white of the shade lights the room around the lamp more. For a very light interior, the black wood version contrasts clearly. On a limewashed room, rather see the modern lamps for the living room.

How to connect several lamps to a single electrical supply?

Several table lamps can be powered from the same supply if you use a power strip or a junction box, with a parallel connection made by an electrician. You must add up the bulb wattages, here 40 W per E27 socket, and not exceed the capacity of the line.

Can two bedside lamps be plugged into a power strip?

Yes, provided you stay within the capacity of the power strip and the line. Two E27 sockets at 40 W represent 80 W: that is little compared with the 3,500 W of a standard wall outlet, but a poorly ventilated low-end power strip heats up. Prefer a model with a switch and a short cable, and do not install it under a rug.

Do you need an electrician to connect several lamps?

For a table lamp, you plug into an outlet: no connection to the circuit is necessary. As soon as you need to tap into a supply, install a junction box or run a cable in the wall, an electrician steps in, validates the available current and the circuit protection. No standard is improvised here.

How to care for a wood and metal table lamp?

A soft, slightly damp cloth is enough on the metal; wood is cleaned dry so as not to mark the surface. Dust the shade regularly, cut the power before changing the E27 bulb and avoid abrasive products. The selection is covered by a 2-year warranty.

Which E27 bulb to choose for a wood and metal table lamp?

The E27 socket accepts standard bulbs, LEDs included, with a maximum of 40 W. A bulb that is too wide sticks out of the Norsk cylinder and breaks the diffusion; keep a size smaller than the shade. For a bedroom without glare, a warmer bulb tone around 2,700 to 3,000 K generally works. Also see the design LED table lamps.

How to clean wood and metal without damaging them?

On metal, a slightly damp microfiber cloth then a dry wipe are enough. On wood, a dry cloth: standing water raises the fibers and leaves rings. For the cork of the shade, a soft brushing is enough. If you are looking for other warm materials, look at the ceramic table lamps.

Why choose Designix for a wood and metal table lamp?

Designix supports the choice of a wood and metal table lamp with secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and customer service. Each model is guaranteed for 2 years and shares an E27 socket and IP20 protection. The reference to remember before confirming: the base diameter, 30 cm for Norsk and 23 cm for Woody, to be measured on your furniture. Find the Woody and its scissor arm or the Norsk with black frame, then browse the Designix lighting catalog to equip the other rooms.

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