Finding a table lamp that combines classic style with practical task lighting for your desk can be challenging. The Wildwood Bartemius Antique Brass Finish Table Lamp, available at LOOMLAN with free shipping, delivers a traditional accent table lamp design with a beaded square bouillotte tray and silkette shade that complements both home offices and bedroom nightstands.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Wildwood |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 11.25" x 7.75" x 20.5" |
| Weight | 4.6 lbs |
| Material | Antique brass |
| Finish | Antique brass finish |
| Color | Gold |
| Shade Fabric | Silkette |
| Shade Dimensions (Top) | 7" x 11" |
| Shade Dimensions (Bottom) | 9.5" x 13.5" |
| Shade Height | 6.5" |
What Is a Bouillotte Table Lamp?
A bouillotte lamp is a traditional French desk lamp style featuring a metal tray base, typically circular or square, with two or three candlestick-style arms supporting an adjustable shade. The beaded tray design originally served as a practical surface for holding small items during card games, and the format translates well to modern task lighting for desks and side tables.
What You Get With the Wildwood Bartemius Table Lamp
- Beaded Square Bouillotte Tray -- the functional brass tray base provides a classic architectural detail and a small surface for keys or desk accessories.
- Antique Brass Construction -- the 4.6-pound metal base ensures stability on desks, nightstands, and console tables without tipping.
- Proportioned Silkette Shade -- the 9.5" x 13.5" bottom opening directs light downward for reading and task work while the 6.5" height diffuses glare.
- 20.5-Inch Height -- sized appropriately for standard desk surfaces and bedside tables, placing the light source at comfortable eye level when seated.
- Gold Finish Versatility -- the warm antique brass pairs with traditional wood furniture, modern glass accents, and transitional decor.
Where Does an Antique Brass Table Lamp Work Best?
This compact 11.25-inch wide bedside lamp fits nightstands in master and guest bedrooms without overwhelming smaller surfaces. The gold finish complements wood desks in home offices and pairs beautifully with other table lamps and lighting fixtures in living room settings. Interior designers often specify bouillotte-style lamps for libraries, entryway consoles, and reading nooks where traditional details enhance the room's character.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What size table lamp for a nightstand?
- A nightstand lamp should be 24 to 27 inches tall total (base plus shade), and at 20.5 inches the Bartemius works well on standard bedside tables with typical mattress heights.
- How tall should a table lamp be on an end table?
- End table lamps should place the shade bottom at approximately eye level when seated, and this 20.5-inch lamp achieves that proportion on most standard-height side tables (24 to 26 inches).
- What wattage bulb for a table lamp?
- For task lighting and reading, use a 60-75 watt incandescent equivalent LED bulb in this lamp to provide adequate illumination without excessive glare through the silkette shade.
- How big should a lamp shade be?
- A properly proportioned shade should be roughly two-thirds the height of the lamp base, and the Bartemius 6.5-inch shade height balances correctly with its 14-inch base height.
- Does the Wildwood Bartemius lamp come with a bulb?
- Bulbs are not typically included with table lamps; you will need to purchase a standard base bulb separately based on your preferred wattage and light temperature.
- Is free shipping available on this table lamp?
- Yes, LOOMLAN provides free shipping on all orders to the continental United States with no minimum purchase required.
Trade & Commercial Specifications
Interior designers, hospitality buyers, and commercial specifiers receive up to 40% off retail pricing through the LOOMLAN Trade Program -- with no minimum order requirement and approval in 1-2 business days. This antique brass lamp suits hotel guest rooms, office reception desks, senior living bedrooms, and residential staging projects where durable metal construction and classic styling meet project budgets.
| Trade Pricing | Up to 40% off -- apply free |
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| Commercial Use | Suitable for hospitality, office, and residential projects |
| Volume Orders | Project Concierge support for orders over $5,000 |
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