Fabula Mansfield Single Table Lamp Base - Antique Brass - Base Only

Warm Vintage Character Without the Period Restriction

This table lamp base carries the Mansfield's distinctive tiered silhouette in antique brass, a warm aged metallic finish that brings character without being locked into a specific historical period. As a base only, it gives you complete freedom to choose whatever shade suits your scheme, rather than accepting a predetermined pairing. The stepped profile has genuine sculptural presence even before a shade is added.

Choosing Your Finish

Antique brass is pre aged to a warm, burnished tone that feels characterful without overdoing it. Unlike bright polished brass that shows every fingerprint, the antique finish disguises marks and aging gracefully, so it actually improves over time rather than requiring constant maintenance. It suits traditional rooms and contemporary spaces that draw on vintage or mid century elements.

How It Works

One E27 lamp holder accepts bulbs up to 60W, offering flexibility for brightness and warmth. The base uses a simple toggle switch on the power cord for straightforward control. Class I electrical standards require a proper earth connection in the wiring. If you use dimmable bulbs and have a compatible dimmer installed, light adjusts seamlessly from full brightness to a warm low glow.

Where It Works Best

Living room consoles, bedroom chests, study desks, dining room sideboards all make natural homes for this base. The antique brass tone brings genuine warmth to a space, and the tiered profile gives the lamp visual presence on its own before you ever add a shade. It suits any room where you want a lamp that functions as a design feature rather than purely utilitarian object.

Design Details

The tiered base is engineered, not merely decorative. Those steps provide a low centre of gravity that keeps the lamp stable even with a substantial shade, and they create shadow lines that shift as light and viewing angle change. The antique brass finish complements the sculptural quality of the base, so even unshaded it reads as intentional rather than incomplete.

Good to Know

• Takes one E27 bulb, maximum 60W, bulbs not included
• Dimmable if used with dimmable bulbs and a compatible dimmer
• Class I electrical rating, requires an earth connection
• Suitable for dry indoor areas only
• Made from iron
• Height 15cm, diameter 15cm at widest point
• Weighs 1.4kg
• 1 year warranty
• Base only, shade not included
• Unfortunately we're unable to deliver this item to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Highlands, the Isle of Wight, Jersey or Guernsey

Questions People Ask

Which shade colours work best with antique brass?
Linen, cotton, parchment, and neutral fabrics pair beautifully. Avoid very bright white shades, which create jarring contrast with the warm brass tone. Cream, soft grey, or warm white shades feel more cohesive.

Does the antique finish scratch easily?
The aged finish actually works in your favour. Scratches and patina that develop naturally look part of the aesthetic rather than damage, which is the advantage of antique over bright polished finishes.

Can I use a large statement shade on this base?
Yes, the wide stepped footprint and 1.4kg weight support a substantial shade without tipping. Just verify before buying that the shade fitting is compatible with E27 bulbs.

Height: 15cm
Diameter: 15cm

We offer free standard delivery on orders within the UK Mainland* (an additional fee applies for the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, the Scottish Isles, parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, the Channel Isles and International).

*Collingwood orders under £150 incur a delivery fee of £9.95 inc. VAT.
*Any order under £49 incurs a delivery fee of £9.95.