Remyck table lamp - 1 light source - Matte black Elstead

Remyck is a table lamp from Alora Mood, distributed by Elstead Lighting: a conical steel shade hung from an arm shaped like an upside-down L, rising from a round base. Shade, arm and base all have a matte black finish. The maker describes it as inspired by Japanese design.

Size and space on a desk or side table

The lamp is 51 cm tall, the shade is 19.7 cm across, and the whole lamp takes up 26.7 cm in depth – from the back of the base to the front of the shade. The arm holds the shade out in front of the stem, so light falls on the surface in front of the base rather than on the base itself. Compare that depth with your bedside table, chest of drawers or desk.

Light source and dimming

The lamp has one E27 lampholder for a bulb of up to 60 W. No bulb is included. A dimmer knob sits on the base, so brightness is adjusted on the lamp itself without a wall dimmer – this works with a bulb marked as dimmable. The maker suggests a clear LED A60 lamp in 3000 K, a warm white, sold separately.

The steel shade is opaque, so the light goes down onto the surface rather than out to the sides. It is a class I fitting, intended for indoor use.

Style and the Remyck series

A plain cone, a slim arm and an even black give it a modern form with a Japanese economy of detail. The distributor lists it for the living room, bedroom and study, and the slim outline also suits a desk. The Remyck series also includes a floor lamp, a pendant, a wall light and a three-light chandelier, in matte black and in brushed gold.