Quintiesse Samara Large Table Lamp

Choosing a table lamp that works as both an ambient light source and a sculptural object is harder than it sounds. Most lamps do one or the other — and the ones that try to do both often feel like a compromise. Getting the layering right matters, especially in a room where ambience is everything.

The most effective decorative table lamps work on two levels: the light they cast into the room, and the light they emit as an object. When a lamp base glows from within, it becomes a feature in its own right — contributing warmth and depth to a space even when the overhead or main shade light is off. Independent control of each source is what makes that flexibility real.

The Quintiesse Samara Large Table Lamp is built around exactly that logic. A bulbous, teardrop-shaped body of translucent blown glass — dimpled and rippled across its surface — is internally lit by a GU10 lamp housed within the base. A 4-way switch on the polished nickel metal cap lets you run the base glow, the shade light, both together, or neither. The hand-made drum shade above is crafted from faux silk with a white lining, made in the UK via a harp-and-finial assembly, and sits in quiet contrast to the tactile glasswork below.

The Samara is available in five glass colourways: Smoke, Salmon, Plum, Clear, and Light Blue — each shifting the character of the internal glow and the lamp's presence in the room. The polished nickel hardware and off-white shade remain consistent across the range, keeping the overall palette refined regardless of the glass chosen.

The base accepts a GU10 lamp (supplied). The shade light source should be confirmed at point of specification — check the product data sheet or contact us for lamp type and wattage guidance. No external driver or transformer is required. A standard UK plug and 4-way rotary switch on the base cap provide all the control you need without additional wiring complexity.

At Lightsource Mallorca, we stock and specify the Samara because it solves a real brief: a single lamp that layers light, holds its own as a decorative object, and installs without complication. If you are weighing it against alternatives or need guidance on which colourway suits your scheme, we are here to help you get the specification right.