Lumenorth Opal Macaron Table Lamp

Opal takes its name from the stone that holds light inside itself rather than reflecting it back, and the sandblasted glass here does the same. Stacked rounds sit on an iron base, softly matte, scattering light across the whole surface instead of throwing glare into the room.

One switch cycles Opal between white, warm and natural light. Bright and neutral covers reading or working at a desk, warm and low covers winding down at the end of the day, and the same lamp handles both without swapping a bulb or reaching for an app. At 18 by 28 centimetres and a little over a kilogram, this is a genuine bedside lamp rather than an oversized statement piece pretending to be one, so it leaves room on the table for a book, a glass and a phone.

It works equally well on a study desk, a hall console or a shelf that needs a low pool of light after dark. The weighted iron base keeps it steady on an uneven surface and stops a passing sleeve from tipping it, while the frosted finish hides fingerprints and dust far better than clear or polished glass ever does. For a spare room or a rented flat it is an easy, self-contained answer to poor overhead lighting.

• Material: sandblasted frosted glass on an iron base
• Size: 18 x 28 cm, approximately 1.35 kg
• Light colours: white, warm and natural, switchable
• Light: fully diffused, no visible filament or glare
• Best for: bedsides, desks, hall consoles and shelves
• Finish: matte, fingerprint resistant
• Ships from our EU/US warehouse, delivered in 4-8 business days