Atelier Cocotte
Alba Walnut Table Lamp
The Alba Walnut Table Lamp is a contemporary table lamp featuring a sculptural shade made of walnut wood veneer and a solid wood base. It provides warm ambient lighting using an LED bulb with a candelabra base (60 watts max, not included), and is operated via an 8-foot clear cord with switch. Handmade in small lots in Montreal, each piece is unique; dimensions are 10.5" x 11" (27 x 28 cm).
- Color
- Walnut
- Material
- Walnut wood veneer and solid wood base
- Style
- contemporary, modern
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lamps
Size
Specifications
A contemporary table lamp with walnut veneer and solid wood base, handmade in Montreal, emitting a warm, elegant glow.
Sculptural curves diffuse a soft glow; LED bulb with candelabra base (60W max, not included); 8-foot clear cord with switch; Handmade in Montreal; Each piece is unique.
- Color
- Walnut · brown
- Material
- Walnut wood veneer and solid wood base
- Style
- contemporary, modern
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 10.5x10.5x11 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lamps
Additional Attributes
- Walnut wood veneer
- Solid wood base
- LED bulb with candelabra base (60 watts max)
- 8-foot clear cord with switch
- Handmade in small lots in Montreal
- Each piece is unique and may vary slightly from the photo
- Dimensions: 10.5" x 11" (27 x 28 cm)
- Sculptural curves diffuse a soft glow
- Natural and contemporary design
Product Insights
The Alba Walnut Table Lamp, hand-punched and riveted by third-generation woodworker Isabelle Auger at 12–16 per week, uses natural walnut grain to make each piece one-of-a-kind while the wood's durability preserves that uniqueness. Its organic, nature-inspired curves produce a 360° ambient glow with partial bulb visibility, yet the lamp stays cool to the touch, eliminating burn risk and enabling safe use of smart bulbs via constant power to the socket. However, the simple toggle switch offers no built-in dimmer, requiring an external one, and smart bulbs must be left switched on, with only E12 candelabra-base bulbs fitting; the moisture-sensitive veneer demands immediate drying after cleaning and placement away from humidity.
Verified claims
- Construction technique
- Walnut veneer strips are hand-punched, riveted, and layered into edge banding to shape the Alba's organic curves.
- Artisan production
- Handmade in Montreal by third-generation woodworker Isabelle Auger, who builds 12–16 lamps per week solo.
- Artisan story
- Atelier Cocotte founder Isabelle Auger is a third-generation woodworker; her grandfather was one of Quebec's major timber merchants.
- Design inspiration
- Designed to evoke leaves, teardrops, or nuts, inspired by nature.
- Grain uniqueness
- Natural walnut grain makes every Alba lamp one-of-a-kind.
- Durability
- Walnut is a hardwood, tougher than softwoods like pine or fir, so the veneer resists abrasion from dusting and handling.
- Heat
- With a candelabra-base LED bulb, the wooden body stays cool enough to touch during use, so there is no burn risk.
- Structural stability
- Walnut's low swelling and shrinkage rates, combined with low LED heat, reduce the chance of warping or seasonal cracks.
- Light distribution
- Open curved design produces ambient 360° glow and partial bulb visibility without harshness.
- Bulb compatibility
- Simple on/off toggle on an 8-foot clear cord; dimmable LED bulbs require an external dimmer, and smart bulbs receive constant power when the switch is left on.
- Bulb base
- The lamp takes a candelabra-base (E12) bulb up to 60 watts; the bulb is not included.
- Thermal safety
- With an LED bulb, the lamp runs cool enough for smart bulb electronics without heat concerns.
- Bulb visibility
- The open slat design partly reveals the bulb from a seated position.
- Cleaning
- Clean with a lightly damp, lint-free cloth and dry immediately; avoid pooling liquid at the veneer seams, which can lift the wood layer.
- Placement
- The lamp measures 10.5 x 11 in (27 x 28 cm), making it suitable for side tables, desks, or shelves.
- Material
- Walnut wood veneer resists scratches and has low swelling and shrinkage.
- Workshop location
- Every Alba lamp is assembled in a studio inside the historic Grover building on Rue Parthenais in Montreal's Centre-Sud.
Product record
- Title
- Alba Walnut Table Lamp
- Brand
- Atelier Cocotte
- Price
- 250 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A table lamp with a spherical shade made of repeated curved wooden slats and a short cylindrical matte base; the shade is lit from the inside producing a warm amber glow.
- Shade constructionNear-spherical shade composed of multiple evenly spaced vertical curved wooden slats arranged around a central void, creating a ribbed globe appearance.
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x 0.48 · y 0.32 · w 0.22 · h 0.26 (high) - Inner illuminationInterior of the shade is illuminated with a warm amber light that makes the inner surfaces appear brighter than the outer faces of the slats.
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x 0.50 · y 0.36 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - BaseShort cylindrical base with a matte finish in a muted green tone supporting the slatted globe.
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x 0.53 · y 0.55 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - Material finishSlats appear as medium walnut-toned wood with visible grain and a satin to matte finish; base appears painted or coated matte.
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x 0.48 · y 0.32 · w 0.22 · h 0.29 (medium) - Visible occlusionSome inner slats overlap visually creating layered shadowing toward the center; the rear-most portion of the globe is partially hidden by perspective and shadow.
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x 0.53 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Bedroom lifestyle scene showing the lamp on a wooden nightstand beside a bed; soft natural lighting, decorative vase, books, and window frame are visible.
- Nightstand surfaceRectangular wooden nightstand with a single drawer and an open shelf below; lamp and a small ceramic vase sit on the top surface.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.56 · w 0.58 · h 0.32 (high) - Vase propMatte off-white ceramic vase with a narrow neck and short rounded body containing a few green leafy stems, positioned to the right of the lamp.
1 region
x 0.71 · y 0.36 · w 0.11 · h 0.22 (high) - Book spine text“KINFOLK ENTREPRENEUR”
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x 0.52 · y 0.84 · w 0.34 · h 0.08 (high) - Bed and beddingPartial view of a bed at left with a light wood headboard, white and light beige pillows, and layered neutral bedding and a textured knit throw draped over the foot.
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x 0.00 · y 0.34 · w 0.46 · h 0.58 (high) - Window frameBlack-framed window visible at the right edge of the image providing natural light and a small outside view.
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x 0.88 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.44 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffused natural light with gentle shadows; lamp is also lit and contributes a warm local glow.
Colors
walnut brown· wooden slats#8A5D3Bwarm amber· inner illuminated surfaces#BB7B44muted sage green· base#6B644C- Shade constructionNear-spherical shade composed of multiple evenly spaced vertical curved wooden slats arranged around a central void, creating a ribbed globe appearance.
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Product
A spherical slatted lamp shade in warm walnut finish sits on a short cylindrical matte green base placed on a wooden sideboard. The shade consists of evenly spaced curved vertical slats forming a hollow globe with visible gaps between slats.
- Overall silhouetteSpherical hollow shade composed of evenly spaced curved vertical slats mounted on a short cylindrical base; lamp sits upright on a flat surface.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - Shade constructionShade formed from multiple identical curved slats arranged radially to create a globe with narrow gaps between slats; inner shadowing visible through the gaps.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.47 · w 0.13 · h 0.17 (high) - Shade material and finishWarm medium brown wood or wood-like material with visible grain and a satin finish on the slats.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (high) - Base shape and finishShort cylindrical base with a smooth matte painted surface and flat top where the slatted globe mounts.
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x 0.72 · y 0.61 · w 0.09 · h 0.04 (high) - Base colorMuted olive green matte finish on the cylindrical base.
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x 0.72 · y 0.61 · w 0.09 · h 0.04 (high) - Mounting and contactBase sits directly on the wooden sideboard surface with a small shadow beneath indicating contact.
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x 0.70 · y 0.64 · w 0.13 · h 0.05 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the lamp on a wooden sideboard in a softly lit interior with framed art, stacked books, bowls, a dining table and chairs in the foreground; neutral wall and window at right.
- Scene compositionLamp placed on the right side of a wooden sideboard; large framed art hangs on the wall above left of the lamp.
2 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.03 · w 0.70 · h 0.59 (medium); x 0.60 · y 0.42 · w 0.38 · h 0.40 (medium) - Props on sideboardTwo stacked books with a small dark shallow bowl on top sit to the left of the lamp on the sideboard.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high) - Foreground furnitureLight wood dining table and partially visible chair occupy the foreground lower portion of the image.
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x 0.02 · y 0.67 · w 0.96 · h 0.31 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft natural-looking lighting from the right creates gentle highlights on the wooden surfaces and soft shadows beneath objects.
- Window indicatorA vertical white window frame at the right edge suggests a nearby window outside the frame.
1 region
x 0.93 · y 0.17 · w 0.07 · h 0.66 (high)
Colors
warm walnut brown· shade slats#A37345muted olive green· cylindrical base- Overall silhouetteSpherical hollow shade composed of evenly spaced curved vertical slats mounted on a short cylindrical base; lamp sits upright on a flat surface.
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Product
A spherical lamp made from evenly spaced curved wooden slats forming a hollow globe on a short cylindrical matte green base, shown unlit on a wooden sideboard.
- Globular slatted shadeHollow spherical shade formed by a series of identical vertical curved slats that create a ribbed, openwork globe with visible gaps between slats.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.36 · w 0.17 · h 0.20 (high) - Shade material and finishWarm medium-brown wood or wood-like material with a subtle satin sheen on the outer faces of the slats.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.36 · w 0.17 · h 0.20 (high) - Base shape and colorShort cylindrical base with a matte sage-green finish supporting the slatted globe.
1 region
x 0.71 · y 0.55 · w 0.07 · h 0.05 (high) - Lamp position and stateLamp sits on the right side of a low wooden sideboard and appears unlit.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.44 · w 0.34 · h 0.34 (high) - Visible wood grain on slatsSlats show linear wood grain texture running along their curvature.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.40 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the lamp on a wooden sideboard in a softly lit room with framed art above, a dining table in the foreground, and a window at right.
- Framed artwork above sideboardLarge rectangular framed print with a wide white mat and thin wood frame mounted on the wall above the sideboard.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.03 · w 0.56 · h 0.52 (high) - Books and small bowl propTwo stacked books with a shallow dark bowl on top placed on the left side of the sideboard; visible spine text on the books.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.52 · w 0.18 · h 0.09 (high) - Legible book spine text 1“KINFOLK”
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.52 · w 0.18 · h 0.04 (high) - Legible book spine text 2“THE KINFOLK HOME”
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.04 (medium) - Foreground dining table and chairLight wood dining table occupies the foreground with a shallow bowl and stacked books on it and a wooden chair back visible at right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.64 · w 0.97 · h 0.36 (high) - Window at rightA vertical window frame is visible at the right edge of the image admitting soft natural light.
1 region
x 0.92 · y 0.21 · w 0.08 · h 0.62 (high) - Shot composition and lightingThree-quarter view lifestyle shot with soft diffuse natural lighting from the right and minimal shadows.
Colors
warm walnut brown· slatted globe#835D3Bsage green· base- Globular slatted shadeHollow spherical shade formed by a series of identical vertical curved slats that create a ribbed, openwork globe with visible gaps between slats.