Elstead Milo 1 Light Table Lamp - White, Polished Nickel & Yellow

A ripple of mustard through a woven diamond print

This Milo table lamp pairs a glossy white ceramic base with a fabric drum shade woven in a rippling diamond pattern of mustard yellow, silver grey and white, an effect closer to a hand blocked ikat print than a plain printed fabric. It is the boldest of the Milo shade options, built to be the accent piece on a side table rather than blend into the background.

The finish on this variant

The base is a smooth, high gloss white ceramic in a gently waisted bottle shape, tapering from a rounded foot up to a slender neck. A polished nickel collar sits where the shade meets the neck, and a matching polished nickel ring runs around the foot, so the metal reads as jewellery on the piece rather than a structural frame. The shade fabric above it is woven rather than printed, giving the yellow and grey diamonds a visible texture up close.

How It Works

One E27 lamp holder sits inside the shade and takes an LED bulb, which is not included, so you can choose your own brightness and warmth. Light passes through the fabric shade, so the effect is a soft, diffused glow rather than a directional beam, better suited to ambient or accent lighting than close reading. It is a Class I fitting, and it will dim if you fit a dimmable LED bulb and use it on a dimmer circuit.

Where It Works Best

The mustard yellow brings warmth without being overpowering, which is why it works well on a bedside table, a console table in a hallway, or a side table in a living or dining room where you want a single lamp to add colour and soft light rather than compete with the main fitting.

Elstead's Approach

Elstead has been run by the same Lucas family since it began at the Elstead Forge in Alton, Hampshire, and the brand has built its name curating decorative lighting collections for British homes rather than manufacturing every piece itself. The Milo range reflects that approach: one ceramic base shape offered with a choice of very different fabric shades, so the same silhouette can suit several rooms and colour schemes across a single collection.

Good To Know

• Ceramic base with a polished nickel collar and foot; woven fabric drum shade
• Height 69cm; shade 36cm in diameter and 36cm wide
• One E27 lamp holder, suits an LED bulb; bulb not included
• Class I fitting, dimmable when used with a dimmable bulb
• Two year warranty

Questions People Ask

What bulb does the Milo table lamp need? It takes one E27 (Edison screw) LED bulb, which is not included, so you can pick your own brightness and colour temperature.

Is this table lamp dimmable? Yes, as long as you fit a dimmable LED bulb and use it on a dimmer switch or dimmable circuit. A standard, non dimmable bulb will not dim even then.

What is the shade on this Milo lamp made from? It is a woven fabric drum shade in a diamond pattern of mustard yellow, silver grey and white, fitted to a white ceramic base with polished nickel trim.

Does the Milo table lamp come in other shade patterns? Yes. The same white ceramic base is available with several other fabric shades in different colours and patterns, so you can choose the print that suits your room.

Height: 69cm
36cm diameter & 36cm width

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