Copper Table Lamp for Nightstand, Dome Shade, 23 cm

A small mid-century shape that dims with a tap and runs off its own battery, so it moves between the bedside and the desk.

There is no switch on the cord because there is no cord. Touch the lamp anywhere and it wakes at 40%; touch it again for 70%, again for full, again for off. That is the entire interface, and after the first evening you stop thinking about it — you reach over half asleep, tap once, and the room comes up to the level you want. It is the kind of small mechanical decision that changes how often a lamp actually gets used.

The silhouette is drawn straight from the middle of the last century: a broad domed shade over a base that tapers gently down to the surface, with nothing extra on it. Smooth metal, sculptural in outline, understated enough to sit on a console or a shelf without demanding the room. The iron construction is heavy in the hand and made to outlast the furniture it stands on, and the double bulb inside spreads the output across the whole underside of the dome rather than leaving a hot spot, so the light on your book is even from edge to edge. Three finishes are offered — matte gold, copper and silver — and the metal picks up the light it throws, which is what gives a lamp this small its presence on a bedside table.

At ∅9.5 cm (3.7″) across and 23 cm (9.1″) tall it takes almost no surface, weighing about 600 g. The integrated LED draws 2 W for roughly 220 lm of warm 3000K light, held under the shade where it belongs and never shining into your eyes. Because the power comes from a rechargeable battery, there is no lead trailing across the nightstand and no socket to be near: recharge it with a magnetic USB cable or drop it onto a charging tray, and a single charge carries well past ten days of ordinary evening use.

That freedom is the point. Set it on a desk while you work, carry it to the bedside for reading, leave it on a shelf as a low glow after everyone has gone to bed, then take it to a console in the hall when the furniture moves. It is sophisticated without being solemn, and playful without being a novelty, which is a rare balance in something that costs so little to run. Certification covers UL, CCC, CE, CQC, EMC, FCC, GS, LVD, PSE, RoHS, SAA and VDE, and if you would like a different dimming arrangement, email info@clerachic.com and we will discuss it with you.

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These lamps are free-standing and need no wiring. Most are ready to use within a few minutes of unpacking. The steps below cover mains, rechargeable and solar models - check which one you have in the Product Specifications above before you begin.

Before you start

• Placement: put the lamp on a flat, stable surface, away from doorways and walkways where it can be knocked. Floor lamps want their base clear of rugs that could rock them.
• Power: your lamp runs from a mains plug, a built-in rechargeable battery, or a solar panel. The Product Specifications above say which.
• Indoors or out: only use a lamp outside if its rating allows it. Keep any lamp that is not rated for damp away from sinks, baths and open windows.
• Dimming: some models have a switch or touch control that dims; others work with a plug-in dimmer. The specification above states what your model offers.
• Bulbs: where a bulb is replaceable, use the type and wattage listed. Never exceed the wattage printed on the socket.

Tools you may need

• None for most models
• A small screwdriver, if your lamp has a battery cover or a shade to attach
• An extension lead, if the nearest socket is some distance away

Setting up

Take the lamp out carefully and keep the packaging until you are satisfied with it. Check for damage in transit and that every part listed is present. Where a shade or base ships separately, fit it by hand or with a small screwdriver - hand-tight is enough.

Stand the lamp on a level surface that will take its weight without flexing. For a reading lamp, the bottom of the shade sitting a little above eye level when you are seated puts the light on the page and keeps the bulb out of view.

• Mains: plug it into a nearby socket and route the cable so it is not stretched or walked on. Outdoors, use a weatherproof socket or an outdoor-rated extension.
• Rechargeable: charge it fully before first use. The battery compartment is usually under the base. Fit the specified battery type the right way round and close the cover.
• Solar: stand the panel in direct sun. The first full charge can take a day of good daylight, and performance in the first days is not a fair test of the battery.

If your lamp takes a replaceable bulb, screw it in gently until it seats. Do not force it. Integrated LED models have no bulb to fit and are not designed to be opened.

Use the switch, touch control or remote to turn the lamp on, then set the brightness or colour mode if your model offers them. Motion-activated and solar models may not behave predictably until they have completed a full charge cycle.

Important tips

• Follow the safety notes printed on the lamp and in its manual.
• Do not use an indoor-only lamp outdoors, even under cover.
• Recharge or replace batteries before they run flat repeatedly - deep discharge shortens battery life.
• Wipe a solar panel clean from time to time; a dusty panel charges noticeably more slowly.
• Unplug a mains lamp during a thunderstorm or if you are away for a long period.

• Keep the cable of a floor lamp behind the furniture rather than across the floor, and leave a little slack where it enters the base so the joint is never under tension.

If anything about setting the lamp up is unclear, email info@clerachic.com and a person will answer you.