Shoppers are praising a £32 table lamp from Next that bears a close resemblance to a £70 version sold by John Lewis. The Cream Scratch Ceramic Small Table Lamp has drawn glowing reviews, with one customer saying it looks 'great' in their living room and gives off a 'relaxing glow'.
In a review, the shopper wrote: "This lamp looks wonderful on the small cabinet in my lounge and has a lovely calming glow. The base of the lamp is amazing."
Design and Materials
According to Next, the "chic and stylish table lamp" has a ceramic-textured scratch base and a cream fabric shade. The retailer says this adds a cosy, neutral touch to a home that is 'perfect' for any space.
The handcrafted lamp is made from natural materials. Because of this, Next says "variations may occur, adding to its charm and meaning each piece is unique."
Customer Reviews and Repeat Purchases
The small size, which measures 32.5cm in height, costs £32 and boasts a 4.6-star review from 65 shoppers. Many people love the lamp, saying it's perfect for any room.
One review said: "I bought this a few weeks ago (already have one), to be used in my hallway, looks fabulous! I use this with a rechargeable lightbulb, so the lamp itself does not need a socket, so I can put it anywhere in the house."
And it seems they're not the only person to buy multiple. Another shopper wrote: "My third and fourth purchase of this lamp. Solid table lamp neutral colours excellent quality and shade included. Excellent value for money for a very stylish piece of home lighting."
Another wrote similar, adding: "I bought 2 of these table lamps. I had looked at so many websites and eventually found this one. Liked it so much I bought a second one."
Mixed Feedback and Comparisons
While products are popular for a reason, not everyone will love it. One person noted: "The base to this table lamp is darker than it looked online and doesn’t seem to match the pretty shade. Disappointing." Another shopper said more options would have been ideal, writing: "Very happy. Would have liked a choice of shade colours, but base is lovely."
While Next says that each piece varies, some people say to "beware" when buying one small lamp and another large, which retails for £75 with a height of 49cm. They wrote: "I bought this and loved it, so I bought the large one too for a corner of the same room."
"BUT the shades don't match. They are both described as 'cream' but they look wrong together and even worse when lit as the colour of light is different. I like the lamps but have had to go elsewhere to purchase new, matching shades. Makes it very expensive! Beware if buying 2 for same room."
The Next lamp looks similar to the John Lewis 'Ebony Ceramic Table Lamp' in slate. This lamp costs double the price of the Next small lamp, retailing at £70 with a height of 45.5cm.
John Lewis says: "With a gentle ridging running down the budded base this table lamp adds texture and colour to your interior. It's topped with a contrasting white, drum shade that lets off a gentle diffusion. Crafted from ceramic, it sits seamlessly with both traditional and contemporary decor."
Another retailer, Dunelm, sells a Dahlia Scratched Resin Grey Table Lamp for £49. It too has a textured base. With a "scratched effect" like the Next and John Lewis version, Dunelm says: "Crafted with a broad rounded base, with a scratched effect in shades of grey and natural, this table lamp is made from durable resin and is finished with a mauve linen shade."
