Start with where the light needs to go, then pick the type. Each type has its own page.
Pendant lights hang over one spot. A pendant drops on a cable from a single ceiling point, and the PH 5 pendant's page describes it for lighting a dining table. Pendants are the largest group in this collection. Browse pendant lighting.
Ceiling lights light the room from above. Some hanging shades, such as the Artichoke lamp and the PH 5 pendant, are filed under ceiling lights on their product pages, so if you want a hanging light, look at both pages. Browse ceiling lights.
Floor lamps stand beside a seat. The two compared below plug into a socket and need no ceiling point, so they move with the furniture. The AJ style floor lamp's page describes it for reading beside a sofa or armchair. Browse floor lamps.
Table lamps light a desk or a bedside. The two compared below stand 48 cm and 56 cm high and plug in, so they are easy to move between rooms. Browse table lamps.
Wall lamps save surface space. A wall lamp frees the bedside table or the desk, and some are sold with a cord and plug rather than for wiring in. Browse wall lamps.
The quickest way to sort a lamp is by how it is powered. The floor, table and wall lamps below come with a cord and a UK and Euro plug. The three pendants have an adjustable cable for fitting to a ceiling point, and their product pages advise or recommend an electrician.
Lamp | Type | Bulb fitting | Bulb rating in the specification | Fitting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AJ Style Wall Lamp | Wall | E14 | 40 W recommended | Assembled, cord and UK or Euro plug |
AJ Style Table Lamp | Table | E27 | 60 W | No assembly, UK and Euro plug |
Flowerpot Style Table Lamp | Table | E27, golf ball | 60 W maximum | Fully assembled, UK and Euro plug |
AJ Style Floor Lamp | Floor | E27 | 60 W | No assembly, UK and Euro plug |
Grasshopper Style Floor Lamp | Floor | E27 | 60 W | No assembly, UK and Euro plug, switch on the cable |
PH 5 Pendant Lamp | Pendant | E27, golf ball | 60 W maximum | Electrician advised, 180 cm adjustable cable |
Melt Pendant Lamp | Pendant | E27, LED | 11 W maximum | Electrician recommended, 180 cm adjustable cable |
Artichoke Lamp, 48 cm | Pendant | E27 | 100 W maximum | Electrician advised, hangs from 85 cm to 194 cm |
No bulb in the box. None of these eight lamps includes a bulb, so buy one to match the fitting and stay within the rating in the specification. The rating differs widely, from 11 W on the LED-rated pendant to 100 W on the Artichoke lamp.
Dimming needs its own device. Where a specification lists a lamp as dimmable, it says the dimmer is an independent device and is not included. The Grasshopper style floor lamp is dimmed by an independent switch.
Check the drop before you order a pendant. The two pendants with a 180 cm cable can be shortened at installation. The Artichoke lamp hangs anywhere from 85 cm to 194 cm.
These lamps are reproductions made in the style of well-known designs. The product pages state that the item is not manufactured by or affiliated with the original designer or associated parties.
The designer is named, the maker is not. The product pages credit the design to its designer: the Artichoke lamp and the PH 5 pendant to Poul Henningsen, the AJ style lamps to Arne Jacobsen, the Grasshopper style floor lamp to Greta Grossman and the Flowerpot style table lamp to Verner Panton. See more of his lamps on the Poul Henningsen page.
Read the materials line. The specification says what each lamp is made of, and it varies. The PH 5 pendant uses spun aluminium discs. The Artichoke lamp has rolled steel leaves on a chromed cast aluminium frame. The Flowerpot style table lamp is lacquered aluminium, and the Grasshopper style floor lamp is carbon steel with brass fixings.
Weights differ more than photos suggest. The Grasshopper style floor lamp weighs 5.6 kg against 3.2 kg for the AJ style floor lamp, and the 48 cm Artichoke lamp weighs 5 kg.
A replica designer lamp is a reproduction of a well-known lamp design, sold under its own product name. On Mobelaris, the product pages state that the item is not manufactured by or affiliated with the original designer or associated parties. The product page credits the designer, lists the materials and gives the full specification, so you can see exactly what you are buying.
It depends on the type. The floor and table lamps compared on this page, and the AJ style wall lamp, come with a cord and a UK and Euro plug, so they plug straight into a socket. Pendants hang from a ceiling point, and their product pages advise or recommend an electrician. Check the Assembly line in each product specification before you order.
Check the Bulb Included line in each product specification. None of the eight lamps compared on this page includes a bulb, from the AJ style wall lamp to the Artichoke lamp. Buy a bulb that matches the fitting, E27 or E14, and stays within the wattage the specification gives for that lamp.
The lamps compared on this page take E27 bulbs, apart from the AJ style wall lamp, which takes E14. The wattage differs from lamp to lamp: the Melt pendant is rated for an 11 W LED, while the Artichoke lamp takes up to 100 W. Two lamps name a golf ball bulb. Always follow the rating in the specification.
Some can. Where a specification lists a lamp as dimmable, it says the dimmer is a separate device and is not included, so you need a compatible dimmer and bulb. The Grasshopper style floor lamp is dimmed by an independent switch. If dimming matters, check the Dimmable line in the specification before you order.
Yes, within limits. The PH 5 pendant and the Melt pendant come with a 180 cm cable that can be shortened when the lamp is installed. The Artichoke lamp in its 48 cm size hangs anywhere between 85 cm and 194 cm. Decide the drop you need before the electrician arrives, so the cable is cut once.
The plug-in lamps compared on this page, including the AJ style floor, table and wall lamps, the Grasshopper style floor lamp and the Flowerpot style table lamp, are listed with a UK and a Euro plug. Pendants are wired to a ceiling point rather than plugged in. Check the Power or Electrical line on each product page.
Dust with a soft, dry cloth. The product pages advise avoiding abrasive or strong cleaners, and the PH 5 pendant page advises against liquid cleaners on its painted finish. The Flowerpot style table lamp can be wiped with a damp cloth. The AJ style table lamp page advises keeping moisture away from the bulb socket.
It depends on the lamp and the finish. Some pieces and finishes are held in stock for faster dispatch, while others take longer. Each product page shows its current lead time under the Add to Cart button, and the delivery date is confirmed by email once the order is placed.
Warranty terms are shown on each product page, in the Product Specification block. Terms are set product by product, so check the page of the lamp you are choosing rather than assuming one lamp's terms apply to another. The same block lists the materials, bulb fitting and assembly for each lamp, so it is worth reading in full before you order.
