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Ceramic Table Lamps

Ceramic and porcelain lamps

A ceramic base brings colour and weight to a table lamp, and glazes can do things that metal cannot. This page holds ceramic and porcelain lamps, most of them from Elstead, with others from Quintiesse, Schuller and Eichholtz. All our other lamps are in table lamps.

From quiet glazes to pattern

For something calm, look at the Elstead Leyton in pale sage green, or the Alba in cream. For pattern, the Elstead Blue Ginger Jar and Blue Willow have traditional blue and white looks. The Schuller Kaos and Tessa are 3D printed ceramic, for a more modern room.

Size and bulbs

Most stand between about 400mm and 880mm, so they suit a side table, console or sideboard rather than a narrow shelf. Almost all take a standard E27 bulb, generally sold separately.

Ceramic Table Lamps Recommendations & Buying Advice

Porcelain is a type of ceramic, fired at a high temperature to make a finer, denser material. In a lamp base, both can look excellent, and the glaze and shape usually matter more than the name. On this page, the product details list which one you are buying. Handle both with care, as any ceramic base can chip or break if knocked hard.

The lamps here run from about 400mm to 880mm tall. On a side table beside a sofa, the bottom of the shade should sit near eye level when you are seated. On a console or sideboard, you can go taller. Check the listed width too, as a wide shade may overhang a narrow table.

It depends on the lamp, so check the title and product page. Some name the shade, such as the Elstead Arum Lily in green with a cream shade. Bulbs are usually not included, and nearly all the lamps here take a standard E27 bulb. If you are buying the base for a room you are decorating, check the shade colour on the listing too.

Almost all here take E27. A warm white 2700K LED suits most rooms and shows a glaze at its best, though check the listed maximum wattage first. If you plan to use a dimmer, look at the dimming line on the product page and choose a dimmable bulb, as both must suit each other. A clear bulb can be visible under an open shade.

Yes, if you choose a simple form and glaze. The Elstead Ripple in black or white, the Elstead Hammersmith in taupe and the Schuller 3D printed lamps all suit a modern room. Traditional patterns such as Blue Willow can also work as a single contrasting piece. A plain linen or white shade helps keep a more decorative base calm.

Switch it off and unplug it, let the bulb cool, then wipe the base with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away. Avoid abrasive pads and strong cleaners, which can dull the glaze or damage any metallic detail. Keep water away from the lampholder and flex. Most shades on these lamps need only a light dusting with a soft dry brush.

Where it is likely to be knocked, such as a busy hallway table or a child's room, because a ceramic base can chip or break. A heavy lamp is also a poor match for a shelf with a low weight limit. Most here need a mains socket, so a cordless rechargeable lamp is better where there is none nearby.