Gus*
Monocle Table Lamp
The Monocle Table Lamp is a UL-certified accent table lamp from Canadian brand Gus, featuring a translucent glass globe shade atop a charred-effect cork base with a solid metal dimmer knob and twisted black fabric cord. It provides dimmable illumination for side tables, desks, or shelves and requires a 60W dimmable bulb or LED equivalent; it measures 9.5 inches (24 cm) in diameter and 15.5 inches (39.5 cm) in height.
- Material
- Charred-effect cork, translucent glass, metal dimmer knob, fabric cord
- Style
- minimal, modern
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lamps
Specifications
Minimalist table lamp with a charred cork base and translucent glass shade, featuring a dimmable knob and braided fabric cord.
Charred-effect cork base, translucent glass lampshade, twisted black fabric cord, solid metal dimmer knob with cross knurl pattern for smooth brightness control, requires 60W dimmable bulb or LED equivalent, UL certified.
- Material
- Charred-effect cork, translucent glass, metal dimmer knob, fabric cord
- Secondary
- glass, metal
- Style
- minimal, modern
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 9.5x9.5x15.5 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lamps
Additional Attributes
- dimmable
- UL certified
- charred-effect cork
- translucent glass shade
- twisted black fabric cord
- solid metal dimmer knob with cross knurl pattern
- requires 60W dimmable bulb or LED equivalent
- minimalist design
- warm elegance
Product Insights
The Monocle Table Lamp from Gus* offers a cork base that naturally lightens with daylight exposure, ensuring each piece has a unique granule pattern. Its key tradeoff is that the unsealed cork is stain-prone and requires gentle care with a dry cloth. The lamp delivers a soft, warm halo via a concealed bulb, with a smooth stepless dimmer compatible with dimmable LEDs, though a dimmable bulb is recommended to avoid flicker. The 60W limit refers to actual bulb draw, allowing safe use of efficient LEDs. A knurled metal knob and braided cord add tactile, jewelry-like details. The design is timeless, suits modern interiors, and pairs with the Callisto lamp.
Verified claims
- Patina
- The charred-effect cork base lightens with ambient daylight exposure over time, shifting from a deep carbonized brown to a softer lighter brown.
- Structural integrity
- The cork base retains its physical structure and integrity without fracturing or deteriorating as the surface lightens.
- Care
- The cork base is not sealed or treated; dust it gently with a dry cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners.
- Uniqueness
- The cork base is molded from 100% natural cork, and granule size, pattern, and color distribution are inherently random, so no two lamps share the same surface texture or tone; each piece has one-of-a-kind character.
- Light quality
- The translucent globe conceals the bulb and diffuses light into a soft, even halo; the shade's uniform glow makes the lamp read as a warm accent piece even when off.
- Dimming
- Smooth stepless dimmer controls brightness from nightlight to full 60W, and works with dimmable LEDs; the 60W limit is actual wattage drawn.
- Knob design
- Knurled metal knob serves as a tactile jewelry-like accent integrated into the cork base.
- Dimmer compatibility
- Use a dimmable LED bulb to avoid flicker at low brightness on the lamp's built-in dimmer.
- Wattage limit
- The 60W limit is the fixture's actual power-draw limit, not the incandescent-equivalent label. Typical 60W-equivalent LEDs draw 8–15W, so a brighter LED equivalent is safe as long as its actual draw stays under 60W.
- Decor fit
- Warm accent light with a minimalist, modern silhouette and elegant presence; fits contemporary, Scandinavian, and eclectic interiors and is scaled for side tables, desks, and nightstands.
- Pairing
- Pairs with the Callisto lamp for a coordinated lighting scheme.
- Design details
- The knurled dimmer knob and twisted black fabric cord add distinctive design details.
- Durability
- Cork base remains structurally intact after one year outdoors.
- Sustainability
- The cork base is molded from 100% natural cork, and almost all cork products can be ground into new agglomerates or carbon-neutrally incinerated at end of life, avoiding the landfill path typical of plastic or resin lamp bodies.
- UL certification
- The Monocle Table Lamp is UL certified (UL Listed), so it has been tested to applicable electrical safety standards.
- Bulb included and color temperature
- The Monocle ships without a bulb; for warm ambient light, the usual choice is a dimmable LED around 2700K, and it should be dimmable to work properly with the built-in knob dimmer.
- Smart bulb compatibility
- The built-in dimmer is a hardwired rotary control, and smart bulbs like Philips Hue or WiZ are generally not meant to be dimmed by an in-line dimmer; the usual way to avoid flicker or buzzing is to keep the knob turned all the way up and adjust brightness through the smart bulb's app.
- Light direction
- The Monocle's shade is a fully enclosed translucent glass globe that radiates soft light in all directions, so it is best planned as accent/ambient lighting rather than a focused downlight or task lamp.
Product record
- Title
- Monocle Table Lamp
- Brand
- Gus*
- Price
- 395 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
0 comparisons · 4 sourcesUses
A decorative accent light for bedside tables and desks
Per the brand and retailer descriptions, the Monocle Table Lamp works as an accent light that projects a warm, elegant presence whether it is on or off, making it a decorative piece as well as a light source for spots like a bedside table, desk, or reading corner. Its discreet but elegant look is described as fitting into contemporary, Scandinavian, or eclectic interiors. The frosted white globe is pictured with a matte surface that diffuses light evenly.[1,2,3,4]
Setting the mood with the dimmer knob
The Monocle Table Lamp has a knurled metal dimmer knob on its base for adjusting brightness, giving you smooth, precise control over the light's intensity. That makes it easy to dial in the ambiance for reading, working, or relaxing. The lamp is designed for a 60W dimmable bulb or LED equivalent.[1,2,3]
A warm light for reading corners, bedside tables, and desks
The Monocle Table Lamp is described as ideal for illuminating a reading corner, a bedside table, or a desk. Its design also lets it work as a decorative piece in these spots, adding style while providing task light.[2]
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A table lamp with a large matte white spherical shade sitting on a short cylindrical cork base that has a small black round side knob.
- Shade geometryLarge near-perfect spherical lamp shade occupying the upper right quadrant of the image, smooth matte finish with uniform diffuse lighting and no visible seams or perforations.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.52 (high) - Base materialShort cylindrical base made from a textured cork material with visible irregular cork granules and a vertical cylinder profile.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.46 · w 0.30 · h 0.36 (high) - Side knobSmall cylindrical black knob mounted on the side of the cork base, protruding slightly and appearing matte.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.62 · w 0.05 · h 0.04 (high) - Base-to-shade junctionShade sits directly on top of the cork cylinder with the bottom of the sphere aligning with the top edge of the cork, no visible gap or separate neck element.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the lamp placed on a light wood surface against an olive wall, with a small potted succulent, a sculpted stone piece, framed artwork at left, and soft directional lighting creating subtle shadows.
- SurfaceLight wood tabletop with rounded front-right corner and vertical fluted front face visible at bottom of frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.72 · w 1.00 · h 0.28 (high) - Decor propsSmall dark glazed ceramic pot holding a green succulent and an irregular off-white carved stone object are placed in front of the lamp base on the tabletop.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.66 · w 0.26 · h 0.22 (high) - Background wallMatte olive-brown painted wall behind the lamp casting a soft shadow to the left of the shade.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.76 (high) - Framed artwork edgeNarrow portion of a framed print visible at the far left edge, showing a black frame and part of an illustration.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.04 · w 0.18 · h 0.48 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse frontal lighting with a mild shadow cast by the lamp shade onto the wall and tabletop, indicating a primary light source slightly left of camera.Uncertain
Colors
matte white· shadecork brown· base (cork)#7C624Cmatte black· side knob#352414- Shade geometryLarge near-perfect spherical lamp shade occupying the upper right quadrant of the image, smooth matte finish with uniform diffuse lighting and no visible seams or perforations.
- 02
Product
A frosted white glass globe lamp shade sits on a cylindrical cork base textured with visible cork granules; a small black knurled rotary knob protrudes from the base and a twisted black fabric cord exits near the base.
- Globe shape and finishLarge spherical lamp globe with a smooth frosted white finish occupying the upper portion of the image; surface appears matte and diffuses light evenly.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 0.66 (high) - Cork base geometryShort vertical cylinder base made from cork with a visible coarse granular cork texture and slightly rounded top edge where the globe sits.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.60 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (high) - Control knobSmall cylindrical black knurled rotary knob mounted on the side of the cork base, protruding outward with textured grip surface.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.72 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Power cordBlack twisted fabric-covered power cord emerging from the lower left side of the base and extending leftward out of frame; cord shows a braided twist texture.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.78 · w 0.46 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio-shot product image on a plain white background with soft directional lighting from left, mild cast shadow to the right, and close-cropped framing showing the globe and cork base.
- Background and lightingSmooth white background with soft even lighting; subtle shadow cast to the right of the base indicates light source from left-front.
- Shot compositionClose-cropped view showing the right half of the globe and entire cork base; product is centered-right in frame.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution studio photograph with clear texture detail on cork and sharp edges on knob and cord.
Colors
frosted white· globe#F1F2F4dark cork brown· base#5A3D2Cmatte black· knob#0E1212black· cord#0A0C0B- Globe shape and finishLarge spherical lamp globe with a smooth frosted white finish occupying the upper portion of the image; surface appears matte and diffuses light evenly.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Gus*
Monocle Table Lamp