Overview
Description
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
FAQs
Knowledge Hub
One Touch. Three Levels. Done.
A touch lamp solves the specific problem of operating a bedside light in the dark. A single touch to the silver metal base cycles through three brightness levels and then off: full for reading, mid for winding down, low for a night light. The soft linen shade diffuses the E14 bulb into warm ambient light. The removable shade allows for cleaning or replacement. Contemporary silver finish. Suits modern, minimal and Scandi bedrooms. Bulb sold separately.
Silver base. Linen shade. Three brightness levels. Touch control. The lamp for the bedside table that is used in the dark.
Control, Shade, Finish, Fitting
- Touch control, three levels: Full, medium and low brightness plus off. Sensor responds to skin contact anywhere on the metal base. No switch to locate in the dark.
- Silver metal base: Cool, contemporary finish for modern, minimal and Scandi bedrooms. Balances warmth of the linen shade.
- Soft linen shade: Diffuses the bulb into warm ambient light. Removable for cleaning without moving the base.
- E14 fitting, bulb sold separately: Small screw cap, maximum 40W. Warm white at 2700K or warm filament at 2200K is the recommended pairing for bedside use.
- Steel and fabric construction: Stable steel base, fabric shade. The fabric prevents the cool silver from reading as purely functional.
- Best positions: Bedside table, living room side table, home office side surface, hallway console. Any position where adjustable ambient light and easy operation matter.
When a Different Form Suits Better
For a bedside or side table position where a more sculptural, decorative lamp form suits the room rather than a clean contemporary base, the artichoke table lamp base provides a distinctively shaped ceramic lamp base in a form that reads as a considered decorative object at table height. For a room where the bedside lamp direction is warm, golden and decorative rather than cool silver and minimal, the gold hare table lamp with deep green shade provides a characterful figurative lamp base in warm gold with a rich green shade for a bedside where personality and warmth are the explicit brief rather than clean contemporary practicality.
Touch to Dim, Skip the Switch
A bedside lamp with a cord or rotary knob requires finding the switch in the dark. A touch lamp does not. A touch anywhere on the base cycles through three brightness levels: full for reading, mid for winding down, low for a night light, off with a final touch. The silver metal base and soft linen shade give the lamp its contemporary visual quality. The touch control gives it its practical reason for being at the bedside rather than a side table in a less critical position.
Steel and fabric construction. E14 bulb fitting, up to 40W, sold separately. The removable shade allows for cleaning or replacement without replacing the lamp. For a touch lamp in the same form with an organic, natural-textured shade for a bedside with a warmer, more tactile material direction, the natural wriggle touch table lamp provides touch-control convenience in a natural woven shade that suits the same bedside brief in a different material register. For a room where the silver touch lamp on the bedside continues a silver accent thread that extends to a ceiling pendant above, the ornate silver leaf pendant light carries the silver finish from the table to the ceiling in an ornate single-pendant form suited to bedrooms where decorative character is the ceiling brief.
Touch Control, Shade, Fitting, Finish
- Touch control: three brightness levels plus off. A single touch cycles: full brightness, medium, low, off. No cord to locate, no switch to find in the dark. The sensor responds to skin contact anywhere on the metal base.
- Silver metal base: contemporary and clean. Cool, precise and contemporary. Suits modern, minimal and Scandi bedrooms where a warm metallic like brass or gold would feel out of register.
- Soft linen shade: warm diffused light. Diffuses the bulb into a warm soft glow rather than directing it. Fabric warmth balances the coolness of the silver base.
- Removable shade. Detaches for cleaning or replacement without moving the base.
- E14 bulb, up to 40W, sold separately. E14 small screw cap. Warm white at 2700K or warm filament at 2200K recommended for bedside use. Bulb not included.
- Steel and fabric construction. Steel base provides stability. Fabric shade adds the softness that prevents the lamp reading as purely functional.
Why Touch Control Changes the Lamp
The bedside lamp is operated in the dark by someone lying down, at the end of the day when the priority is sleep rather than finding a switch. A cord requires locating. A rotary knob requires accuracy in low light. A touch lamp requires contact with any part of the metal base: a large target that is hard to miss from a bedside position.
Three levels add a further dimension. A fixed-brightness lamp is on or off. Three levels provide full reading light, a mid level for winding down, and a low level as a night light without waking a partner who has already gone to sleep.
Bedside and Beyond
A bedside table where three brightness levels cover reading, winding down and night light from a single fitting without hunting for a switch at any point. A living room side table where adjusting the light without standing up or reaching across is a genuinely better experience than a fixed-brightness alternative. A home office side surface where ambient fill light with adjustable brightness can be changed without interrupting the work at hand. A hallway console where the silver base and linen shade produce a clean, contemporary presence at table height.
Practical Notes Before Buying
- E14 bulb required, sold separately. Small screw cap, maximum 40W. For the warmest bedside atmosphere, choose a warm filament or warm white LED at 2200 to 2700K. A cool white or daylight bulb in a linen shade at a bedside produces a functional rather than atmospheric result.
- The touch control needs bare skin contact. The sensor responds to the electrical capacitance of human skin. It will not activate reliably through thick gloves or with the back of a very dry hand. A light finger touch to the metal base activates it most reliably.
- The shade is removable for cleaning. The linen shade collects dust over time. Remove, dust with a soft dry brush and replace. Do not wash the linen shade or expose it to moisture, which can distort the fabric and affect how the shade sits on the base.
Delivery
| Service | Timescale | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 1–3 working days | Free |
| Next working day | Order before 4pm | £5.95 |
UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.
We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.
Returns
28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.
Items must be returned unused and in their original packaging. Our UK-based team will guide you through the process. Full returns information.
Touch Lamp in Silver: Your Questions
Touch anywhere on the metal base and the lamp cycles to the next setting: full brightness, medium brightness, low brightness, off. Each subsequent touch moves to the next level. The sensor responds to the electrical capacitance of human skin, so a light finger touch to any part of the silver base activates it reliably.
Full for reading without straining. Medium for winding down without the full stimulus of maximum brightness. Low for a night light that allows minimal comfort light without waking a partner already asleep. One fitting covers all three bedside needs.
E14 small screw cap, maximum 40W, sold separately. Warm white at 2700K or warm filament at 2200K for atmospheric bedside quality. Cool white or daylight above 4000K produces functional rather than warm light.
Yes. The shade detaches from the base for cleaning. Dust with a very soft dry brush rather than a cloth to avoid snagging the linen fabric. Do not wash the shade or expose it to moisture, which can distort the fabric and affect how it sits on the base. Replace when needed without replacing the entire lamp.
Modern, minimal, Scandi and cool-palette bedrooms where silver reads as clean rather than cold. Rooms with white, pale grey or neutral walls where brass or gold would feel out of tone. Not suited to warm, maximalist or heavily decorative rooms.
Yes. A living room side table where touch control means adjusting the light without standing up. A home office side surface where ambient fill light can be dimmed without interrupting work. A hallway console where three adjustable brightness levels are genuinely more convenient than a fixed-brightness lamp.
The sensor requires the electrical capacitance of skin. It will not respond to an object resting against the base or a cloth draped over it. Deliberate hand contact activates reliably; incidental contact from objects does not.
Cooler. Brass is warm and yellow-toned; silver is cool and grey-toned. At a bedside the choice follows the room's palette: cool, minimal and neutral rooms suit silver; warm, earthy rooms suit brass. Both are softened by the linen shade when lit, but the base is visible all day so the finish affects the unlit look too.
Soft dry cloth for dust. Slightly damp cloth for marks. No abrasives or chemical cleaners. As a touch lamp the base receives regular finger contact, so light wiping after use keeps the surface looking clean.
Choosing the Right Lighting for Small Spaces
Smaller rooms benefit from layered lighting — mix a touch lamp with ceiling and accent lights for balance. For style inspiration, explore these articles:
Overview
One Touch. Three Levels. Done.
A touch lamp solves the specific problem of operating a bedside light in the dark. A single touch to the silver metal base cycles through three brightness levels and then off: full for reading, mid for winding down, low for a night light. The soft linen shade diffuses the E14 bulb into warm ambient light. The removable shade allows for cleaning or replacement. Contemporary silver finish. Suits modern, minimal and Scandi bedrooms. Bulb sold separately.
Silver base. Linen shade. Three brightness levels. Touch control. The lamp for the bedside table that is used in the dark.
Control, Shade, Finish, Fitting
- Touch control, three levels: Full, medium and low brightness plus off. Sensor responds to skin contact anywhere on the metal base. No switch to locate in the dark.
- Silver metal base: Cool, contemporary finish for modern, minimal and Scandi bedrooms. Balances warmth of the linen shade.
- Soft linen shade: Diffuses the bulb into warm ambient light. Removable for cleaning without moving the base.
- E14 fitting, bulb sold separately: Small screw cap, maximum 40W. Warm white at 2700K or warm filament at 2200K is the recommended pairing for bedside use.
- Steel and fabric construction: Stable steel base, fabric shade. The fabric prevents the cool silver from reading as purely functional.
- Best positions: Bedside table, living room side table, home office side surface, hallway console. Any position where adjustable ambient light and easy operation matter.
When a Different Form Suits Better
For a bedside or side table position where a more sculptural, decorative lamp form suits the room rather than a clean contemporary base, the artichoke table lamp base provides a distinctively shaped ceramic lamp base in a form that reads as a considered decorative object at table height. For a room where the bedside lamp direction is warm, golden and decorative rather than cool silver and minimal, the gold hare table lamp with deep green shade provides a characterful figurative lamp base in warm gold with a rich green shade for a bedside where personality and warmth are the explicit brief rather than clean contemporary practicality.
Description
Touch to Dim, Skip the Switch
A bedside lamp with a cord or rotary knob requires finding the switch in the dark. A touch lamp does not. A touch anywhere on the base cycles through three brightness levels: full for reading, mid for winding down, low for a night light, off with a final touch. The silver metal base and soft linen shade give the lamp its contemporary visual quality. The touch control gives it its practical reason for being at the bedside rather than a side table in a less critical position.
Steel and fabric construction. E14 bulb fitting, up to 40W, sold separately. The removable shade allows for cleaning or replacement without replacing the lamp. For a touch lamp in the same form with an organic, natural-textured shade for a bedside with a warmer, more tactile material direction, the natural wriggle touch table lamp provides touch-control convenience in a natural woven shade that suits the same bedside brief in a different material register. For a room where the silver touch lamp on the bedside continues a silver accent thread that extends to a ceiling pendant above, the ornate silver leaf pendant light carries the silver finish from the table to the ceiling in an ornate single-pendant form suited to bedrooms where decorative character is the ceiling brief.
Touch Control, Shade, Fitting, Finish
- Touch control: three brightness levels plus off. A single touch cycles: full brightness, medium, low, off. No cord to locate, no switch to find in the dark. The sensor responds to skin contact anywhere on the metal base.
- Silver metal base: contemporary and clean. Cool, precise and contemporary. Suits modern, minimal and Scandi bedrooms where a warm metallic like brass or gold would feel out of register.
- Soft linen shade: warm diffused light. Diffuses the bulb into a warm soft glow rather than directing it. Fabric warmth balances the coolness of the silver base.
- Removable shade. Detaches for cleaning or replacement without moving the base.
- E14 bulb, up to 40W, sold separately. E14 small screw cap. Warm white at 2700K or warm filament at 2200K recommended for bedside use. Bulb not included.
- Steel and fabric construction. Steel base provides stability. Fabric shade adds the softness that prevents the lamp reading as purely functional.
Why Touch Control Changes the Lamp
The bedside lamp is operated in the dark by someone lying down, at the end of the day when the priority is sleep rather than finding a switch. A cord requires locating. A rotary knob requires accuracy in low light. A touch lamp requires contact with any part of the metal base: a large target that is hard to miss from a bedside position.
Three levels add a further dimension. A fixed-brightness lamp is on or off. Three levels provide full reading light, a mid level for winding down, and a low level as a night light without waking a partner who has already gone to sleep.
Bedside and Beyond
A bedside table where three brightness levels cover reading, winding down and night light from a single fitting without hunting for a switch at any point. A living room side table where adjusting the light without standing up or reaching across is a genuinely better experience than a fixed-brightness alternative. A home office side surface where ambient fill light with adjustable brightness can be changed without interrupting the work at hand. A hallway console where the silver base and linen shade produce a clean, contemporary presence at table height.
Practical Notes Before Buying
- E14 bulb required, sold separately. Small screw cap, maximum 40W. For the warmest bedside atmosphere, choose a warm filament or warm white LED at 2200 to 2700K. A cool white or daylight bulb in a linen shade at a bedside produces a functional rather than atmospheric result.
- The touch control needs bare skin contact. The sensor responds to the electrical capacitance of human skin. It will not activate reliably through thick gloves or with the back of a very dry hand. A light finger touch to the metal base activates it most reliably.
- The shade is removable for cleaning. The linen shade collects dust over time. Remove, dust with a soft dry brush and replace. Do not wash the linen shade or expose it to moisture, which can distort the fabric and affect how the shade sits on the base.
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
| Service | Timescale | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 1–3 working days | Free |
| Next working day | Order before 4pm | £5.95 |
UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.
We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.
Returns
28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.
Items must be returned unused and in their original packaging. Our UK-based team will guide you through the process. Full returns information.
FAQs
Touch Lamp in Silver: Your Questions
Touch anywhere on the metal base and the lamp cycles to the next setting: full brightness, medium brightness, low brightness, off. Each subsequent touch moves to the next level. The sensor responds to the electrical capacitance of human skin, so a light finger touch to any part of the silver base activates it reliably.
Full for reading without straining. Medium for winding down without the full stimulus of maximum brightness. Low for a night light that allows minimal comfort light without waking a partner already asleep. One fitting covers all three bedside needs.
E14 small screw cap, maximum 40W, sold separately. Warm white at 2700K or warm filament at 2200K for atmospheric bedside quality. Cool white or daylight above 4000K produces functional rather than warm light.
Yes. The shade detaches from the base for cleaning. Dust with a very soft dry brush rather than a cloth to avoid snagging the linen fabric. Do not wash the shade or expose it to moisture, which can distort the fabric and affect how it sits on the base. Replace when needed without replacing the entire lamp.
Modern, minimal, Scandi and cool-palette bedrooms where silver reads as clean rather than cold. Rooms with white, pale grey or neutral walls where brass or gold would feel out of tone. Not suited to warm, maximalist or heavily decorative rooms.
Yes. A living room side table where touch control means adjusting the light without standing up. A home office side surface where ambient fill light can be dimmed without interrupting work. A hallway console where three adjustable brightness levels are genuinely more convenient than a fixed-brightness lamp.
The sensor requires the electrical capacitance of skin. It will not respond to an object resting against the base or a cloth draped over it. Deliberate hand contact activates reliably; incidental contact from objects does not.
Cooler. Brass is warm and yellow-toned; silver is cool and grey-toned. At a bedside the choice follows the room's palette: cool, minimal and neutral rooms suit silver; warm, earthy rooms suit brass. Both are softened by the linen shade when lit, but the base is visible all day so the finish affects the unlit look too.
Soft dry cloth for dust. Slightly damp cloth for marks. No abrasives or chemical cleaners. As a touch lamp the base receives regular finger contact, so light wiping after use keeps the surface looking clean.
Knowledge Hub
Choosing the Right Lighting for Small Spaces
Smaller rooms benefit from layered lighting — mix a touch lamp with ceiling and accent lights for balance. For style inspiration, explore these articles:
Contemporary Touch Lamp - Silver
Overview
Description
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
FAQs
Knowledge Hub
One Touch. Three Levels. Done.
A touch lamp solves the specific problem of operating a bedside light in the dark. A single touch to the silver metal base cycles through three brightness levels and then off: full for reading, mid for winding down, low for a night light. The soft linen shade diffuses the E14 bulb into warm ambient light. The removable shade allows for cleaning or replacement. Contemporary silver finish. Suits modern, minimal and Scandi bedrooms. Bulb sold separately.
Silver base. Linen shade. Three brightness levels. Touch control. The lamp for the bedside table that is used in the dark.
Control, Shade, Finish, Fitting
- Touch control, three levels: Full, medium and low brightness plus off. Sensor responds to skin contact anywhere on the metal base. No switch to locate in the dark.
- Silver metal base: Cool, contemporary finish for modern, minimal and Scandi bedrooms. Balances warmth of the linen shade.
- Soft linen shade: Diffuses the bulb into warm ambient light. Removable for cleaning without moving the base.
- E14 fitting, bulb sold separately: Small screw cap, maximum 40W. Warm white at 2700K or warm filament at 2200K is the recommended pairing for bedside use.
- Steel and fabric construction: Stable steel base, fabric shade. The fabric prevents the cool silver from reading as purely functional.
- Best positions: Bedside table, living room side table, home office side surface, hallway console. Any position where adjustable ambient light and easy operation matter.
When a Different Form Suits Better
For a bedside or side table position where a more sculptural, decorative lamp form suits the room rather than a clean contemporary base, the artichoke table lamp base provides a distinctively shaped ceramic lamp base in a form that reads as a considered decorative object at table height. For a room where the bedside lamp direction is warm, golden and decorative rather than cool silver and minimal, the gold hare table lamp with deep green shade provides a characterful figurative lamp base in warm gold with a rich green shade for a bedside where personality and warmth are the explicit brief rather than clean contemporary practicality.
Touch to Dim, Skip the Switch
A bedside lamp with a cord or rotary knob requires finding the switch in the dark. A touch lamp does not. A touch anywhere on the base cycles through three brightness levels: full for reading, mid for winding down, low for a night light, off with a final touch. The silver metal base and soft linen shade give the lamp its contemporary visual quality. The touch control gives it its practical reason for being at the bedside rather than a side table in a less critical position.
Steel and fabric construction. E14 bulb fitting, up to 40W, sold separately. The removable shade allows for cleaning or replacement without replacing the lamp. For a touch lamp in the same form with an organic, natural-textured shade for a bedside with a warmer, more tactile material direction, the natural wriggle touch table lamp provides touch-control convenience in a natural woven shade that suits the same bedside brief in a different material register. For a room where the silver touch lamp on the bedside continues a silver accent thread that extends to a ceiling pendant above, the ornate silver leaf pendant light carries the silver finish from the table to the ceiling in an ornate single-pendant form suited to bedrooms where decorative character is the ceiling brief.
Touch Control, Shade, Fitting, Finish
- Touch control: three brightness levels plus off. A single touch cycles: full brightness, medium, low, off. No cord to locate, no switch to find in the dark. The sensor responds to skin contact anywhere on the metal base.
- Silver metal base: contemporary and clean. Cool, precise and contemporary. Suits modern, minimal and Scandi bedrooms where a warm metallic like brass or gold would feel out of register.
- Soft linen shade: warm diffused light. Diffuses the bulb into a warm soft glow rather than directing it. Fabric warmth balances the coolness of the silver base.
- Removable shade. Detaches for cleaning or replacement without moving the base.
- E14 bulb, up to 40W, sold separately. E14 small screw cap. Warm white at 2700K or warm filament at 2200K recommended for bedside use. Bulb not included.
- Steel and fabric construction. Steel base provides stability. Fabric shade adds the softness that prevents the lamp reading as purely functional.
Why Touch Control Changes the Lamp
The bedside lamp is operated in the dark by someone lying down, at the end of the day when the priority is sleep rather than finding a switch. A cord requires locating. A rotary knob requires accuracy in low light. A touch lamp requires contact with any part of the metal base: a large target that is hard to miss from a bedside position.
Three levels add a further dimension. A fixed-brightness lamp is on or off. Three levels provide full reading light, a mid level for winding down, and a low level as a night light without waking a partner who has already gone to sleep.
Bedside and Beyond
A bedside table where three brightness levels cover reading, winding down and night light from a single fitting without hunting for a switch at any point. A living room side table where adjusting the light without standing up or reaching across is a genuinely better experience than a fixed-brightness alternative. A home office side surface where ambient fill light with adjustable brightness can be changed without interrupting the work at hand. A hallway console where the silver base and linen shade produce a clean, contemporary presence at table height.
Practical Notes Before Buying
- E14 bulb required, sold separately. Small screw cap, maximum 40W. For the warmest bedside atmosphere, choose a warm filament or warm white LED at 2200 to 2700K. A cool white or daylight bulb in a linen shade at a bedside produces a functional rather than atmospheric result.
- The touch control needs bare skin contact. The sensor responds to the electrical capacitance of human skin. It will not activate reliably through thick gloves or with the back of a very dry hand. A light finger touch to the metal base activates it most reliably.
- The shade is removable for cleaning. The linen shade collects dust over time. Remove, dust with a soft dry brush and replace. Do not wash the linen shade or expose it to moisture, which can distort the fabric and affect how the shade sits on the base.
Delivery
| Service | Timescale | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 1–3 working days | Free |
| Next working day | Order before 4pm | £5.95 |
UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.
We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.
Returns
28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.
Items must be returned unused and in their original packaging. Our UK-based team will guide you through the process. Full returns information.
Touch Lamp in Silver: Your Questions
Touch anywhere on the metal base and the lamp cycles to the next setting: full brightness, medium brightness, low brightness, off. Each subsequent touch moves to the next level. The sensor responds to the electrical capacitance of human skin, so a light finger touch to any part of the silver base activates it reliably.
Full for reading without straining. Medium for winding down without the full stimulus of maximum brightness. Low for a night light that allows minimal comfort light without waking a partner already asleep. One fitting covers all three bedside needs.
E14 small screw cap, maximum 40W, sold separately. Warm white at 2700K or warm filament at 2200K for atmospheric bedside quality. Cool white or daylight above 4000K produces functional rather than warm light.
Yes. The shade detaches from the base for cleaning. Dust with a very soft dry brush rather than a cloth to avoid snagging the linen fabric. Do not wash the shade or expose it to moisture, which can distort the fabric and affect how it sits on the base. Replace when needed without replacing the entire lamp.
Modern, minimal, Scandi and cool-palette bedrooms where silver reads as clean rather than cold. Rooms with white, pale grey or neutral walls where brass or gold would feel out of tone. Not suited to warm, maximalist or heavily decorative rooms.
Yes. A living room side table where touch control means adjusting the light without standing up. A home office side surface where ambient fill light can be dimmed without interrupting work. A hallway console where three adjustable brightness levels are genuinely more convenient than a fixed-brightness lamp.
The sensor requires the electrical capacitance of skin. It will not respond to an object resting against the base or a cloth draped over it. Deliberate hand contact activates reliably; incidental contact from objects does not.
Cooler. Brass is warm and yellow-toned; silver is cool and grey-toned. At a bedside the choice follows the room's palette: cool, minimal and neutral rooms suit silver; warm, earthy rooms suit brass. Both are softened by the linen shade when lit, but the base is visible all day so the finish affects the unlit look too.
Soft dry cloth for dust. Slightly damp cloth for marks. No abrasives or chemical cleaners. As a touch lamp the base receives regular finger contact, so light wiping after use keeps the surface looking clean.
Choosing the Right Lighting for Small Spaces
Smaller rooms benefit from layered lighting — mix a touch lamp with ceiling and accent lights for balance. For style inspiration, explore these articles:
Overview
One Touch. Three Levels. Done.
A touch lamp solves the specific problem of operating a bedside light in the dark. A single touch to the silver metal base cycles through three brightness levels and then off: full for reading, mid for winding down, low for a night light. The soft linen shade diffuses the E14 bulb into warm ambient light. The removable shade allows for cleaning or replacement. Contemporary silver finish. Suits modern, minimal and Scandi bedrooms. Bulb sold separately.
Silver base. Linen shade. Three brightness levels. Touch control. The lamp for the bedside table that is used in the dark.
Control, Shade, Finish, Fitting
- Touch control, three levels: Full, medium and low brightness plus off. Sensor responds to skin contact anywhere on the metal base. No switch to locate in the dark.
- Silver metal base: Cool, contemporary finish for modern, minimal and Scandi bedrooms. Balances warmth of the linen shade.
- Soft linen shade: Diffuses the bulb into warm ambient light. Removable for cleaning without moving the base.
- E14 fitting, bulb sold separately: Small screw cap, maximum 40W. Warm white at 2700K or warm filament at 2200K is the recommended pairing for bedside use.
- Steel and fabric construction: Stable steel base, fabric shade. The fabric prevents the cool silver from reading as purely functional.
- Best positions: Bedside table, living room side table, home office side surface, hallway console. Any position where adjustable ambient light and easy operation matter.
When a Different Form Suits Better
For a bedside or side table position where a more sculptural, decorative lamp form suits the room rather than a clean contemporary base, the artichoke table lamp base provides a distinctively shaped ceramic lamp base in a form that reads as a considered decorative object at table height. For a room where the bedside lamp direction is warm, golden and decorative rather than cool silver and minimal, the gold hare table lamp with deep green shade provides a characterful figurative lamp base in warm gold with a rich green shade for a bedside where personality and warmth are the explicit brief rather than clean contemporary practicality.
Description
Touch to Dim, Skip the Switch
A bedside lamp with a cord or rotary knob requires finding the switch in the dark. A touch lamp does not. A touch anywhere on the base cycles through three brightness levels: full for reading, mid for winding down, low for a night light, off with a final touch. The silver metal base and soft linen shade give the lamp its contemporary visual quality. The touch control gives it its practical reason for being at the bedside rather than a side table in a less critical position.
Steel and fabric construction. E14 bulb fitting, up to 40W, sold separately. The removable shade allows for cleaning or replacement without replacing the lamp. For a touch lamp in the same form with an organic, natural-textured shade for a bedside with a warmer, more tactile material direction, the natural wriggle touch table lamp provides touch-control convenience in a natural woven shade that suits the same bedside brief in a different material register. For a room where the silver touch lamp on the bedside continues a silver accent thread that extends to a ceiling pendant above, the ornate silver leaf pendant light carries the silver finish from the table to the ceiling in an ornate single-pendant form suited to bedrooms where decorative character is the ceiling brief.
Touch Control, Shade, Fitting, Finish
- Touch control: three brightness levels plus off. A single touch cycles: full brightness, medium, low, off. No cord to locate, no switch to find in the dark. The sensor responds to skin contact anywhere on the metal base.
- Silver metal base: contemporary and clean. Cool, precise and contemporary. Suits modern, minimal and Scandi bedrooms where a warm metallic like brass or gold would feel out of register.
- Soft linen shade: warm diffused light. Diffuses the bulb into a warm soft glow rather than directing it. Fabric warmth balances the coolness of the silver base.
- Removable shade. Detaches for cleaning or replacement without moving the base.
- E14 bulb, up to 40W, sold separately. E14 small screw cap. Warm white at 2700K or warm filament at 2200K recommended for bedside use. Bulb not included.
- Steel and fabric construction. Steel base provides stability. Fabric shade adds the softness that prevents the lamp reading as purely functional.
Why Touch Control Changes the Lamp
The bedside lamp is operated in the dark by someone lying down, at the end of the day when the priority is sleep rather than finding a switch. A cord requires locating. A rotary knob requires accuracy in low light. A touch lamp requires contact with any part of the metal base: a large target that is hard to miss from a bedside position.
Three levels add a further dimension. A fixed-brightness lamp is on or off. Three levels provide full reading light, a mid level for winding down, and a low level as a night light without waking a partner who has already gone to sleep.
Bedside and Beyond
A bedside table where three brightness levels cover reading, winding down and night light from a single fitting without hunting for a switch at any point. A living room side table where adjusting the light without standing up or reaching across is a genuinely better experience than a fixed-brightness alternative. A home office side surface where ambient fill light with adjustable brightness can be changed without interrupting the work at hand. A hallway console where the silver base and linen shade produce a clean, contemporary presence at table height.
Practical Notes Before Buying
- E14 bulb required, sold separately. Small screw cap, maximum 40W. For the warmest bedside atmosphere, choose a warm filament or warm white LED at 2200 to 2700K. A cool white or daylight bulb in a linen shade at a bedside produces a functional rather than atmospheric result.
- The touch control needs bare skin contact. The sensor responds to the electrical capacitance of human skin. It will not activate reliably through thick gloves or with the back of a very dry hand. A light finger touch to the metal base activates it most reliably.
- The shade is removable for cleaning. The linen shade collects dust over time. Remove, dust with a soft dry brush and replace. Do not wash the linen shade or expose it to moisture, which can distort the fabric and affect how the shade sits on the base.
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
| Service | Timescale | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 1–3 working days | Free |
| Next working day | Order before 4pm | £5.95 |
UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.
We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.
Returns
28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.
Items must be returned unused and in their original packaging. Our UK-based team will guide you through the process. Full returns information.
FAQs
Touch Lamp in Silver: Your Questions
Touch anywhere on the metal base and the lamp cycles to the next setting: full brightness, medium brightness, low brightness, off. Each subsequent touch moves to the next level. The sensor responds to the electrical capacitance of human skin, so a light finger touch to any part of the silver base activates it reliably.
Full for reading without straining. Medium for winding down without the full stimulus of maximum brightness. Low for a night light that allows minimal comfort light without waking a partner already asleep. One fitting covers all three bedside needs.
E14 small screw cap, maximum 40W, sold separately. Warm white at 2700K or warm filament at 2200K for atmospheric bedside quality. Cool white or daylight above 4000K produces functional rather than warm light.
Yes. The shade detaches from the base for cleaning. Dust with a very soft dry brush rather than a cloth to avoid snagging the linen fabric. Do not wash the shade or expose it to moisture, which can distort the fabric and affect how it sits on the base. Replace when needed without replacing the entire lamp.
Modern, minimal, Scandi and cool-palette bedrooms where silver reads as clean rather than cold. Rooms with white, pale grey or neutral walls where brass or gold would feel out of tone. Not suited to warm, maximalist or heavily decorative rooms.
Yes. A living room side table where touch control means adjusting the light without standing up. A home office side surface where ambient fill light can be dimmed without interrupting work. A hallway console where three adjustable brightness levels are genuinely more convenient than a fixed-brightness lamp.
The sensor requires the electrical capacitance of skin. It will not respond to an object resting against the base or a cloth draped over it. Deliberate hand contact activates reliably; incidental contact from objects does not.
Cooler. Brass is warm and yellow-toned; silver is cool and grey-toned. At a bedside the choice follows the room's palette: cool, minimal and neutral rooms suit silver; warm, earthy rooms suit brass. Both are softened by the linen shade when lit, but the base is visible all day so the finish affects the unlit look too.
Soft dry cloth for dust. Slightly damp cloth for marks. No abrasives or chemical cleaners. As a touch lamp the base receives regular finger contact, so light wiping after use keeps the surface looking clean.
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