Stained Glass Dog Figurine Table Lamp

The appeal of a stained glass shade is what it does to light: coloured panels held in dark leading break a single bulb into a scatter of amber, green and ruby across the nearest wall. Here that shade is built around a seated dog figure, so the piece works as an ornament by day and as a small pool of warm light after dark.

There is a practical choice built in. The mains version plugs in for a lamp that stays on all evening on a console table or beside a bed. The battery version has no cable at all, which means it can sit on a shelf, a mantelpiece, a bathroom windowsill or a garden table where there is no socket, and be moved without unplugging anything. Pick according to where it is going rather than according to price.

It is sized to sit among books and frames rather than to dominate a table, and the base is weighted for stability. Clean it with a dry cloth and keep it away from damp. Mains lamps should be positioned so the cable does not trail across a walkway. It makes an easy present for a dog owner, and a better one than another photo frame.

• Product type: decorative table lamp
• Design: stained glass shade with seated dog figurine
• Power: mains plug-in or cordless battery version
• Light: warm, low-level accent glow
• Use: bedside, console table, shelf, mantelpiece, windowsill
• Care: dust with a dry cloth, keep away from damp
• Safety: keep mains cables clear of walkways