Nordic Wooden Tripod Table Lamp

Three splayed wooden legs under a fabric drum shade. The tripod is a mid-century form that has never really gone away, and it works because the legs give the lamp a footprint without giving it bulk: it stands steadily on a narrow bedside table while looking lighter than a solid base would.

The shade is soft fabric rather than glass or metal, which diffuses the light gently in all directions and gives the room an even warmth rather than a directed pool. That makes it a companion light for a bedside or a reading corner, working alongside a task lamp rather than replacing one.

Three shade finishes. Linen is the warmest and shows a visible weave, which suits a room with natural textures. White is the brightest and most neutral. Grey is the coolest and the easiest to place in a room that already has a lot of colour. The solid wood base is common to all three. Dust the shade with a soft brush and wipe the wood with a dry cloth. The legs splay wider than the shade, so measure the footprint rather than the shade diameter before committing it to a narrow bedside table. A fabric drum also gathers dust on its inside face, which is exactly where it shows once the lamp is lit.

• Product type: Tripod table lamp
• Shade finishes: White, Linen, Grey
• Base: Solid wood tripod
• Shade: Soft fabric drum
• Light: Even, warm and diffused
• Use: Bedside tables, desks, reading corners, living rooms
• Care: Dust the shade with a soft brush; wipe wood with a dry cloth
• In the box: 1 x table lamp