Wilhelm Frosted Glass Table Lamp

A frosted glass dome on a polished chrome base. Two forms, two materials, nothing else. The Bauhaus reference is in that reduction rather than in any decorative flourish: the dome is a half sphere, the base is a cylinder, and the joint between them is left plain.

Frosted glass hides the source completely, so the dome glows as a whole rather than showing a bright point inside. From a seated position there is no glare at all, which is what makes a low dome lamp comfortable on a side table or a desk where it sits close to eye level. The dome sits low enough to light the surface around it rather than the room, which makes it a companion to a brighter overhead fitting rather than a replacement for one.

Chrome is a cooler base than brass and keeps the piece firmly modern rather than nostalgic. It reflects the room around it, so the lamp picks up whatever colours are nearby and never reads as a flat metal object. Set it where the base will not be knocked against a hard edge, and wipe both the glass and the chrome with a soft dry cloth to keep the surfaces clear. Chrome marks with fingerprints, so handle it by the glass.

• Product type: Table lamp
• Shade: Frosted glass dome
• Base: Polished chrome
• Style: Bauhaus-inspired minimalism
• Light: Soft, even and glare free
• Use: Side tables, desks, bedsides, consoles
• Care: Wipe the glass and chrome with a soft dry cloth
• In the box: 1 x table lamp