Classic Retro Amber Lamp

Classic Retro Amber Lamp

I wanted to recreate the look of a midcentury modern amber lamp that brought classic design aesthetics into the 21st century and this was the result – a popular seller that looks timeless but has all the advantages of modern technology.

This is definitely a mood lamp for accent lighting in a room rather than something that will illuminate a large space.  And, whilst it remains true to the colours that you can select, the amber shade creates a filter that, I think, adds something to the ambience of the light.  As an alternative, I also do a white, semi transparent version

Features of this Classic Retro Amber Lamp:

• 12 colours plus white to choose from as the source – let the amber lamp match your mood or décor
• Rechargeable LED light source which should last for between 12 and 16 hours or more depending on the colour chosen
• This amber lamp includes a handy remote control for all functions
• Recharges in around 2 hours using the included 50cm USB-C charging cable
• Settings to fade or flash through all available colours
• A timer to switch the light off after 30 or 60 minutes
• Highly tactile design with it’s spiral, geometrically arranged ribs
• At 130mm in diameter and 205mm tall this amber lamp is suitable for any space in your home
• Designed and made in the UK

The main body of this Amber Lamp is PLA, or polylactic acid. This is a material made from natural sources like corn starch or sugarcane, making it better for the environment than traditional plastics made from fossil fuels. One of its biggest advantages is that it is biodegradable. This means it can break down naturally over time, reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfills or pollutes our oceans.

Unlike regular plastics, which can take hundreds of years to decompose, PLA can return to the earth in months under the right conditions, such as in industrial composting facilities. It can also be incinerated to provide energy. This leaves no harmful residues and doesn’t release harmful chemicals into the atmosphere.

Another benefit of PLA is that it produces fewer greenhouse gases during its production compared to traditional plastics. This helps to reduce the impact of climate change. Since it is made from renewable resources, PLA also doesn’t deplete finite resources like oil. Using materials like PLA encourages sustainable farming and reduces our reliance on harmful chemicals and processes. While it’s not a perfect solution, PLA is a big step forward in creating a greener future.