Monkey Novelty Table Lamp: Seated Figure Holding a Globe Bulb, E27 to 10W, Black or Gold
By Furniture1001 min read
The Monkey lamp is the one object in a room that is not serious: a detailed seated monkey holding a globe bulb out in front of it, in matt black or gold. It is an ambient lamp, a warm glow on a shelf, and the rule for it is one.
What it is
A novelty table lamp with a sculptural seated monkey figure holding an exposed globe bulb, in a matt black or gold finish. The stated figures:
| Height | 29cm |
| Width | 31.5cm |
| Depth | 36cm |
| Bulb | 1 x E27, max 10W |
| Weight | 2.3kg |
The product page describes a warm ambient glow that highlights the texture and expression of the figure, and pitches it for a living room, bedroom, hallway or home office.
Who it suits
Anyone who wants one thing in the room with a sense of humour, and a shelf or console end to put it on. It is not a reading lamp: 10W and an exposed bulb make it a glow, not a light. The bulb is on show, so a decorative globe in warm white is what makes it look right.
Black or gold
Matt black reads as sculpture and suits a modern shelf. Gold is the glamorous one and catches its own light. Same figure either way.
Living with it
A soft dry brush for the figure; the detail collects dust. Keep the bulb within the 10W limit.
Find yours
Free UK delivery and 30-day returns.
See the Monkey in gold or black. For sizing lamps and where they work, read our table lamp guide. Or browse all the lighting.
Frequently asked questions
What bulb does it take?
The product page states an E27 fitting with a maximum of 10W, one light. The bulb is exposed, so choose a decorative globe, warm white, and check the page for whether one is included.
How big is it?
Stated as 29cm high, 31.5cm wide and 36cm deep, weighing 2.3kg. It is wider than it is tall, because the monkey sits with the bulb held out in front.
Is it bright enough to read by?
No. At 10W maximum with an exposed bulb it is an ambient lamp, a warm glow that lights the figure and the shelf it sits on. It is a talking point, not a task light.
Where does it work?
A bookshelf, a console, a bedside cabinet, a home office. One per room. A single monkey is a joke; two are a theme.
Black or gold?
Matt black is the quieter version and reads as sculpture. Gold is the glamorous one and catches the light from the bulb it holds. Same figure, same size.
