Nordic Crystal Table Lamp

A crystal column on a metal base — the classic hotel-bedside silhouette, done at a size that works in a normal room rather than a suite. The crystal catches light from inside and from the room, so it reads as a piece of furniture-scale jewellery whether it is switched on or not, and it lifts a plain bedside table considerably.

Round and square profiles give quite different results. The round column is softer and more traditional, and pairs well with curved furniture and upholstered headboards. The square is sharper and more contemporary, and holds its own against straight-lined furniture and darker schemes. Black metalwork keeps things grounded and modern; gold warms the whole piece and works with brass hardware.

The shade sits above the crystal and pushes light both down onto the table and softly up into the room, so it functions as a real bedside lamp rather than a purely decorative one — bright enough to read by, contained enough not to fill the room. Supplied with a UK plug, ready to use out of the box.

• Type: crystal column table lamp
• Profiles: round or square
• Metalwork: black or gold
• Output: downward pool with soft upward wash
• Supplied with UK plug
• Best for: bedsides, consoles, dressing tables