Pablo Designs
Totem Table Lamp
The Totem Table Lamp is a table lamp made of blown glass with an hourglass-inspired silhouette. It uses custom-designed LED lighting and requires assembly. Dimensions are 7 inches (18 cm) in diameter and 3.5 inches (8.75 cm) in height.
- Material
- Blown glass
- Style
- modern
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lamps
Specifications
A circular blown-glass table lamp with an hourglass-inspired shape and custom LED lighting, adding warmth and sophistication to your decor.
Custom-designed LED lighting, Blown glass construction, Assembly required
- Material
- Blown glass
- Style
- modern
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 7 x 7 x 3.5 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lamps
Additional Attributes
- blown glass
- custom-designed LED lighting
- assembly required
- hourglass-inspired shape
- circular
- adds warmth and sophistication
Product Insights
The Totem Table Lamp features a dim-to-warm LED that shifts from 2700K to 2200K, turning hand-blown opal glass from white to amber while delivering 1,800 lumens (1,400 down, 400 up) with 90 CRI for vivid colors. Its modular design offers three shade sizes that assemble into seven configurations via tool-free threaded connectors. The integrated LED is rated for 50,000 hours and 25 years of daily use, consuming 18W (90% less than halogen), but is not user-replaceable. The lamp uses 95% recyclable materials and has design pedigree (SFMOMA, Archiproduct award). The core tradeoff is non-replaceable LED versus long lifespan and energy efficiency.
Verified claims
- Dim-to-warm
- LED shifts from 2700K to 2200K, turning opal glass from white to amber with depth—unlike fixed-color lamps.
- Light distribution
- In double-shade configurations, the Totem directs 1,400 lumens downward and 400 lumens upward for layered, room-filling light.
- Color rendering
- 90 CRI keeps reds and skin tones vivid across all dim settings.
- Lifetime value
- LED lasts 50,000 hours and uses 90% less energy than halogen, but is not user-replaceable.
- Material
- Hand-blown opal glass with organic wall variations (2–4mm) and occasional air bubbles; 95% of materials recyclable, mercury-free.
- Modularity
- Three hand-blown shade sizes assemble into seven configurations via tool-free threaded connectors.
- Awards
- Pablo Designs’ works are in SFMOMA permanent collection; Totem won 2024 Archiproduct Design Award.
- Configuration range
- Three shade sizes make 7 configurations, 8.5'' to 24'' tall.
- Dual light engine
- Each double configuration contains a light engine that fires both upward and downward, washing the ceiling while casting direct illumination onto the table below.
- Tool-free assembly
- Shades assemble by hand onto threaded DC connectors, no tools or fasteners.
- Design pedigree
- Designed by Pablo Pardo; his works are in SFMOMA and have won Red Dot awards.
- Lifespan
- Integrated LED is rated for 25 years of daily use.
- Energy efficiency
- Consumes 18W — 90% less energy than halogen.
- Total cost of ownership
- $760 upfront, 18W power, 25-year lifespan; lower total cost than Glo-Ball.
- Hand-blown glass variability
- Each Totem shade is mouth-blown opal glass, with wall thickness that intentionally varies between 2–4mm and occasional natural air bubbles, creating a shifting, three-dimensional glow under illumination.
- Silhouette
- The Totem has a distinct blown-glass hourglass silhouette that departs from conventional shade-on-base lamp forms.
- Task and ambient use
- The Totem works for both desk task lighting and ambient accent lighting when used in its 14.75-inch or 10.75-inch shade heights.
- Safety certifications
- The Totem carries independent ETL and CE safety certifications.
- Warranty
- The integrated LED is covered by a 5-year Pablo Designs warranty, even though it is not user-replaceable.
- Stability and base dimensions
- The lamp weighs approximately 6.5–8 lbs depending on shade size, and the base diameter is 15 inches for Shade A or 13 inches for Shade B, so it is stable and not prone to tipping.
- Dimming control
- Brightness is fully adjustable via an in-line rotary dimmer on a fabric-sleeved cord.
- Recyclability
- 95% of the Totem's materials by mass can be recycled, and the lamp contains no mercury.
Product record
- Title
- Totem Table Lamp
- Brand
- Pablo Designs
- Price
- 1218 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 18 sourcesUses
Setting a warm, dimmable evening glow
Use the Totem Table Lamp when you want soft ambient light for relaxing in the evening. Its dim-to-warm LED shifts the glow from a bright white to a warm amber as you dim, with a color temperature that moves from 2700K down to 2200K, and both the uplight and downlight are fully dimmable. The translucent, matte-frosted material lets the warm internal light glow through in a soft gradient, making the lamp itself part of the ambient effect.[1,2,5]
Adding warmth to your decor with a sculptural table lamp
Use this lamp as a decorative accent light when you want lighting that doubles as a sculptural piece. Its blown-glass, hourglass-inspired design is intended to add warmth and sophistication to a room, and its short two-tier silhouette suits a table or desk surface.[6,7]
Build your own single or dual shade table lamp
With three shade sizes that combine into up to 7 curated single and dual shade arrangements, the Totem Table Lamp lets you configure a look that fits your space, with heights ranging from 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) to 24 inches (61 cm). The dual LED light engine is designed to hold both upper and lower shades securely, and threaded DC connectors are intended to make assembly straightforward.[1,8]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Totem Table Lamp: Choose this if you want a sculptural, hand-blown opal glass table lamp with dim-to-warm LED light that shifts from 2700K to a warmer 2200K amber glow as you dim, with fully dimmable uplight and downlight, 1800 lumens, and 90 CRI for accurate color. It suits decor that benefits from soft geometric forms in the listed Bronze/Amber one-size variant, and its efficient 18W LED is rated for 50,000 hours. Note that assembly is required, and the manufacturer distributes the light between downward and upward output (reported as 1400 down and 400 up on one listing).[1,3,4,6] | Pilar Marble Table Lamp: Choose this if you want a sculptural statement lamp for ambient lighting: it pairs a glossy black marble column base with a large frosted opal glass globe that appears to float on top, and the manufacturer describes its warm, diffuse glow as suited to any range of spaces. It includes a BT15 bulb (maximum 53 watts with a halogen bulb, per the retailer) with an inline full-range dimmer for adjustable ambiance, rated at 1490 lumens and 100 CRI, and comes in one size with Black or White color options. Note that its natural marble veining and finish are unique to each piece, and care involves wiping with a dry clean cloth only.[9,10,11,12,13,14] | Talia Swivel Table Lamp: Choose this if you want a modern desk lamp that doubles as a charging station: it has a wireless charging base and a USB port on the back, and the wireless charging continues to work even when the lamp is off. Its 360-degree rotating aluminum rod and 180-degree rotating shade, plus a fully dimmable glare-free LED flat panel, suit both task and ambient lighting, per the manufacturer. The lamp is compact at 13.75 inches high with a 350 lumen output at 3000K, and it comes in Black or White, each in one size.[15,16,17,18] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A short, two-tier cylindrical table lamp with a bowl-like upper shade and a wider cylindrical base; warm metallic finish and visible central light source with a small rectangular front tab at the base.
- Overall shapeTwo stacked cylinders forming a totem shape: an upper shallow bowl-shaped cylinder that is open at the top, sitting directly on a shorter, wider cylindrical base.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.55 · h 0.50 (high) - Upper interiorInterior of the upper bowl is visible and lit by the central light; interior surface appears slightly textured and a lighter tone than exterior.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.18 · w 0.35 · h 0.18 (high) - Light sourceBright round light opening centered in the upper bowl, emitting warm light that illuminates the interior and outer surfaces.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.22 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - FinishExterior finish is a warm metallic matte with subtle grain/texture visible in highlights and shadowed areas.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.55 · h 0.50 (high) - Front tabSmall rectangular tab or switch attached to the lower front edge of the base; appears translucent or lighter in color than the base.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.53 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Shadow and reflectionSoft shadow and a faint reflected glow of the lamp on the glossy surface directly beneath and slightly inset from the lamp base.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.50 · w 0.45 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Three-quarter top-down lifestyle shot showing the lamp placed on a glossy, pale tabletop with gold trim; neutral textured wall background and soft studio lighting produce mild speckle on the wall and gentle reflections on the surface.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter top-down view looking slightly downward toward the lamp and tabletop.
- Surface propGlossy pale tabletop with a gold trim line and a round metallic knob visible near the lower edge of the image; these are props and not part of the lamp.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.56 · w 0.96 · h 0.42 (high) - BackgroundNeutral light-gray wall with small darker speckle texture visible across the upper background.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.36 (high) - LightingSoft, warm studio lighting with the lamp itself contributing a concentrated warm glow; overall scene has low-contrast soft shadows.
Colors
warm bronze-gold· lamp exterior#A47245bright warm white· upper interior and light openingtranslucent pale· front tab- Overall shapeTwo stacked cylinders forming a totem shape: an upper shallow bowl-shaped cylinder that is open at the top, sitting directly on a shorter, wider cylindrical base.
- 02
Product
A two-part stacked cylindrical lamp with a rounded bowl upper section and a wider rounded base; the material appears translucent and emits a warm amber glow. A short clear or metallic rectangular on/off switch is mounted at the front base and a power cord exits to the right.
- Overall formTwo stacked rounded cylinders: an upper bowl-shaped cylinder with an open top and a lower cylindrical base that is slightly wider; the joint between the two is a soft curved seam.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.15 · w 0.64 · h 0.64 (high) - Material and finishTranslucent, matte-frosted material that allows warm internal light to glow through, creating a soft gradient from brighter center areas to slightly darker edges.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.56 (high) - Open topUpper section is open at the top with a visible inner surface that is the same translucent finish and shows the interior curved wall.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Front switchSmall rectangular clear or metallic on/off switch attached to the front lower edge of the base, projecting slightly outward.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.68 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high) - Power cordSingle insulated power cord exits from the right rear area of the base and extends horizontally toward the right edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.54 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a white background with soft shadows; light source emphasizes the lamp's internal glow and casts subtle shadow on the surface. Image is vertically oriented and the lamp is centered and slightly forward in the frame.
- Background and surfaceSmooth white background and white surface with a faint warm shadow beneath and behind the lamp.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingEven studio lighting with emphasis on the lamp's internal illumination producing a warm gradient; soft shadow visible under the lamp.
- Shot compositionFrontal three-quarter view centered on the lamp; image crop includes entire lamp and part of the cord to the right.
Colors
warm amber· lamp body#B37B4Dpale metallic gray· front switch- Overall formTwo stacked rounded cylinders: an upper bowl-shaped cylinder with an open top and a lower cylindrical base that is slightly wider; the joint between the two is a soft curved seam.
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- Pablo Designs
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User inquires about Pablo Designs lamp components
those look like brackets that would go into a slotted bracket system [like this](https://www.cabinetparts.com/p/knape-and-vogt-shelf-hardware-standards-and-brackets-KV82WH63-p29505)
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