Oversized Table Lamp, Turned Wood Urn 40 x 55 cm

A Turned Wood Urn on a Stepped Square Plinth Under a 40 cm White Empire Shade

The proportions are the point. The shade is 40 cm across, an empire rather than a drum, so it flares outward from top to bottom and covers a wide circle of the surface below while keeping the bulb out of sight from more angles than a straight shade would. Below it the body is turned wood, a flattened urn with a narrow collar above it, joined to the shade by a short brass neck. It stands on a stepped square plinth rather than a round foot, and that detail is what keeps the mass reading as deliberate instead of heavy: the square breaks the run of curves and gives the whole piece a base to sit on. At 55 cm tall the lower edge of the shade clears eye level for anyone seated. Two finishes are offered, a walnut that keeps the turning rings visible and a black that reduces the same form to a silhouette.

Questions about this product

Everything you need to know about this product.

How much surface does it need?

The shade is 40 cm across and the plinth is square, so plan on a surface at least 45 cm deep. On a narrow nightstand the shade overhangs the edges. On a console, a sideboard or a round side table it sits properly and lights the whole area around it.

Why an empire shade rather than a drum?

An empire flares outward from top to bottom, so the light spreads across a wider circle than a straight drum of the same diameter would, and the lower edge sits further out, which keeps the bulb hidden from more angles. It is also the shape that suits a turned urn body; a drum on the same base reads as a mismatch.

What is the difference between the walnut and the black?

Only the finish on the wood. The walnut keeps the turning visible, the rings and the curve of the urn catching light, and reads warmer. The black flattens the same shape into a silhouette under the white shade, which is the sharper of the two in a pale room. The shade, the plinth and the fitting are identical.

Is a bulb included?

A standard E26 or E27 screw base is fitted and takes an LED or an Edison filament lamp. For a 40 cm shade, aim for around 800 lumens in a warm tone; below that the shade looks underfilled, and a cold lamp turns the white fabric gray.

Does it need an electrician?

It plugs into an ordinary outlet on a 150 cm cord with an inline push button switch. The plug is chosen at order, US, UK, AU or EU, and the lamp runs on AC 110 to 240V either way.

How do I clean it?

Dust the white shade with a soft brush or a dry cloth, working downward from the top. Wipe the wood body and the plinth with a barely damp cloth and dry them at once. Keep solvents and abrasive cleaners off both, and handle the lamp by the body rather than the shade.

Finding 45 cm of Depth, Filling a 40 cm Shade, and Keeping the Finish Intact

Two practical points decide whether this lamp works where you want it. The first is the surface: with a 40 cm shade and a square plinth it needs at least 45 cm of depth, so a console, a sideboard or a round side table rather than a narrow nightstand where the shade would overhang the edges. The second is output. The holder takes a standard E26 or E27 screw base and the bulb is not supplied; aim for roughly 800 lumens in a warm tone, because a shade this wide looks underfilled below that and a cold lamp drains the white fabric to gray. Setup is nothing: an ordinary outlet, 150 cm of cord, an inline push button switch, and a plug chosen at order in US, UK, AU or EU form on AC 110 to 240V. For cleaning, dust the shade downward from the top with a soft brush, wipe the wood and the plinth with a barely damp cloth dried at once, and lift the lamp by its body rather than by the shade.

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Shipping & Delivery

How much does shipping cost?

Shipping is free on every order, with no minimum purchase. The price you see at checkout is the price you pay for delivery.

How long before my order ships?

Orders are typically processed within 1 to 2 business days after payment. We keep a short 24-hour window before processing so that you can adjust or cancel your order if you need to. Our team places orders with our warehouses Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.

How long does delivery take?

Once your order has shipped, it is usually in transit for about 7 to 10 days. This is an estimate and can occasionally be longer depending on the destination country and the carrier handling your parcel.

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Returns and Refunds

How do I return an item?

You have 30 days from the date you receive your order to request a return on eligible items. To start, email us at support@orodwell.com with your order number and the reason for the return, and we will send you the return address and instructions. Items must be unused and in their original packaging.

Do I have to pay for return shipping?

No. On approved returns, we provide a prepaid return shipping label at no cost to you. Please note that a return should never be sent to the manufacturer's address; only to the address our team provides.

I received a damaged or defective item. What should I do?

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Can I change my mind after ordering?

Yes. If you change your mind within 24 hours of placing your order, before it has been processed, we will refund you right away. After an order has shipped, please follow the standard return process described above.