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It’s lightweight and sized for small spaces, but the self-assembly required is fiddly and takes a couple of people to put together. And this lamp offers a similarly relaxed feel, providing ambient light through a brass drum shade that is finely perforated. The main light is dimmable, so you can change it to suit your needs, and the flexible reading arm is suitably bright. LED bulbs are pricier, but more energy efficient, yet many lamps still only have halogen bulbs as an option.

In small spaces, it’s handy to consider the diameter of the base as well as the shade given how much space you have.

Uplighter R7s for 118 mm Rods Protective Glass for Uplighter R7s for 118 mm Rods

If you’re crafty, there’s always the option to personalise with your own fabric or update the lamp by choosing a different shade in future. If you are looking for something low cost that doesn't consume a lot of juice then you need to go for something in our LED range. This lampstand is made of amber-coloured resin, which gives it a beautiful transparent quality, smooth touch and glow under a lit shade.An R7S light bulb features a 7mm diameter contact point, referenced by the name, and is available in various lengths to suit different fitting requirements. Inside the leaf-shaped head of Muuto’s modern lamp is a flat LED light source that doesn’t require changing like a regular lightbulb. The lamp is made of aluminium and steel to be strong and light, and comes smoothly powder coated in a choice of four colours. A nice touch is that the cord drops through the centre of the matt black base, keeping it looking tidy. The snaking black and white textile cord holds a single dimmable bulb, which adds to the effect of this simple design.