Simons Maison
Travis Polished Brass Table Lamp
CA$179.00CAD
In Stock
The Travis Polished Brass Table Lamp is a commercial-grade table lamp featuring a polished brass metal structure and a hemispherical shade with a matte white interior. It requires two E12 LED bulbs (maximum 5W each, not included) and requires no assembly, providing a soft, enveloping glow suitable for living rooms, bedrooms, and offices. Dimensions: 9.75" length, 28" height, and 9.75" width; it includes a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty.
- Color
- Polished Brass
- Material
- Metal structure with polished brass finish
- Style
- modern, minimal
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lamps
Color
Assorted
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
A sculptural table lamp with a polished brass finish and semi-spherical shade that emits a warm, soft glow, ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, or offices.
Soft enveloping glow; requires two E12 LED bulbs (max 5W, not included); no assembly required; commercial grade.
- Color
- Polished Brass · yellow
- Material
- Metal structure with polished brass finish
- Style
- modern, minimal
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 9.75 x 9.75 x 28 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lamps
Additional Attributes
- polished brass finish
- sculptural design
- semi-spherical shade
- commercial grade
- no assembly required
- 1-year limited manufacturer warranty
- E12 LED compatible
- metal structure
- soft enveloping glow
Product Insights
The Travis Polished Brass Table Lamp delivers warm, even wall light by eliminating hot spots with two user-replaceable E12 bulbs, which offer flexibility in color temperature and future upgrades to high-CRI LEDs, while redundancy ensures half-light if one bulb fails. Its commercial-grade brass finish and metal construction resist tarnish and wear, supporting continuous daily use, but require cleaning only with a soft dry cloth due to dust abrasion. At 179 CAD, it costs about one-third of the Anglepoise 1227 but double that of rechargeable alternatives, trading battery convenience for hardwired durability and immediate, assembled use.
Verified claims
- Light quality
- Two bulbs eliminate the central hot spot, and the brass shade adds a warm golden tint for balanced, soft wall light.
- Bulb flexibility
- E12 sockets allow mixing bulb types or color temperatures and upgrading to high-CRI LEDs without replacing the lamp.
- Energy efficiency
- At 10W total, the lamp delivers 800–1000 lumens, equivalent to a 75W incandescent.
- Durability
- If one bulb burns out, the other remains lit at half brightness; commercial-grade components support continuous daily use.
- Care
- Dust is abrasive; clean only with a soft, dry cloth.
- Warm cast
- Makes a 4000K cool-white bulb feel candlelight-warm.
- Bulb versatility
- Two sockets let you mix bulb types and keep the lamp lit if one bulb fails.
- Finish quality
- Commercial-grade polished brass finish resists tarnish but requires a soft cloth for cleaning.
- Construction
- Commercial-grade metal construction resists wear, tarnish, and impact.
- Continuous duty
- Rated for daily 10‑hour or 24/7 operation in demanding environments.
- Bulb system
- Dual standard E12 sockets allow upgrading and provide light if one bulb fails.
- Price comparison
- At 179 CAD, it's about one-third the cost of the Anglepoise 1227.
- Budget trade-off
- Double the cost of rechargeable, but hardwired commercial-grade.
- Lighting performance
- User-replaceable dual bulbs give 1000 lumens of warm, even light at 10W.
- Assembly
- Fully assembled out of the box; no setup required.
- Battery comparison
- Immediate use with no battery charging required.
- Bulb upgradability
- Standard E12 bulbs allow future upgrades to high-CRI or dimmable LEDs.
- Bulb type
- Dual E12 sockets accept decorative, high-CRI, and mixed bulb types.
- Bulb redundancy
- With two independent bulbs, a single failure leaves the lamp still providing half light.
- Upgradable bulbs
- Uses user-replaceable E12 bulbs for future efficiency upgrades.
- Light character
- Warm, even ambient glow with customizable bulb options for mood and decor.
Product record
- Title
- Travis Polished Brass Table Lamp
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 179 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Polished brass finish and long-term maintenance
- The multiple progressive polishing stages required to achieve a mirror-bright brass surface leave it highly susceptible to micro-scratches; even everyday dust acts as a mild abrasive, and wiping with pressure or a dirty cloth can slowly etch the finish. For the Travis lamp, using a clean, soft microfiber cloth — well before visible dirt builds up — and applying minimal pressure preserves the reflection quality.
Dual E12 bulb setup and brightness
- The dual E12 sockets project light from two separate positions behind the semi-spherical metal shade, filling it more evenly than a single central bulb and eliminating the harsh center hot-spot — the result is the ‘soft, enveloping glow’ the design description calls out, particularly effective against painted walls where a single-bulb lamp often throws a stark arc.
- The lamp imposes no fixed diffusion layer or integrated LED — instead, the owner selects the bulbs, which allows for a CRI of 90 or higher from aftermarket E12 LEDs, preserving the true warmth of the polished brass and accurate skin tones in a way that many sealed fixture-internal LEDs cannot match.
- Because these are E12 candelabra sockets — the same base used in chandeliers and decorative wall sconces — the lamp becomes a platform for displaying vintage Edison-style filament bulbs, clear globes, or tinted glass; mixing two different bulb shapes or color temperatures in the same fixture gives a bespoke lighting result that single-socket lamps can’t offer without looking unbalanced.
- With two independent bulbs, a single failure does not plunge the room into darkness — the remaining bulb keeps the lamp lit at half brightness, a convenience that buys time until a replacement is found, especially appreciated in a bedside or hallway setting.
- Even with high-lumen 5W LED bulbs, the lamp pulls only 10 watts — comparable to an old incandescent nightlight — yet produces the light output of a 75-watt bulb, making it an energy-sipping option for spaces where the lamp stays on for hours at a time.
How it compares to other polished brass lamps
- Arriving fully assembled, the Travis bypasses the usual light-bulb installation and shade-adjustment steps common with desk lamps in this segment, making it the closest thing to a plug-and-play brass table lamp at this price.
- Where most brass task lamps — including the Anglepoise Original 1227 — ship with a single E26 socket, the Travis houses two E12 candelabra sockets, enabling a more distributed glow from lower-wattage bulbs and giving users the ability to mix color temperatures across the two sockets for a warmer, room-filling light.
- The 'commercial grade' designation on the Travis means it is built to the same spec as lamps destined for hotel lobbies and office environments — typically involving thicker-gauge metal, more robust switchgear, and a finish engineered to resist wear and tarnish longer than purely residential lamps at this price.
- At roughly double the price of USB rechargeable brass table lamps like the M&S £49.50 option, the Travis substitutes battery-powered ambiance for a hardwired, dual-bulb, commercial-grade design intended for permanent installation and higher light output, which is the material difference in this category.
- The Anglepoise Original 1227 Brass Desk Lamp retails at $385 and the Artemide Tolomeo starts at $505, so the Travis at 179 CAD ($130 USD) offers the polished brass desk-lamp aesthetic without the multi-hundred-dollar designer premium, making it a viable entry point for the look.
What 'commercial grade' means for this lamp
- With commercial-grade bones, this lamp suits contract environments like boutique hotels or co-working spaces where lighting must survive guest handling, temperature swings from air conditioning, and overnight operation — it’s a piece that blends design-forward brass aesthetics with the reliability that property managers and interior designers demand for turnover-heavy settings.
- Commercial-grade lighting often uses thicker bodies and tougher finishes to resist the wear of public or high-touch settings; the Travis lamp’s all-metal polished brass structure directly reflects that ethos, providing a substantial, hefty feel and a finish that is less prone to scratching or dulling from regular cleaning compared to mass-market lacquered-brass lamps.
- Since the lamp takes user-replaceable E12 bulbs rather than an integrated LED, its commercial-grade construction is applied entirely to the metal body and electrical components — you are free to fit it with specialized high-CRI or dimmable LED bulbs to match the exact color temperature and output your space needs, future-proofing the fixture as bulb technology improves.
- Unlike decorative table lamps designed for occasional use, commercial-grade fixtures are rated to handle long operating hours and frequent switching cycles without degradation — meaning the Travis lamp’s internal electrical components are chosen to survive the daily 10-hour workdays or 24/7 lobby lighting that quickly wear out standard residential sockets and switches.
Light distribution from the semi-spherical metal shade
- The polished brass finish extends to the inner surface of the shade, so the reflected light acquires a faint golden tint that enriches the room’s atmosphere — even a 4000K cool-white bulb will feel noticeably warmer beneath the lamp, adding a candlelight-like quality to nighttime settings.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A polished brass table lamp with a hemispherical dome shade, a short conical neck, and a cylindrical base; the lamp is switched on producing warm reflected light on surrounding surfaces.
- Dome shadeHemispherical, highly reflective polished brass dome shade with visible vertical reflections and a brighter crescent of reflected light centered on the front surface.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.36 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - Conical neckShort inverted conical section below the dome with a bright polished brass finish that emits visible warm light where it meets the dome.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Cylindrical baseVertical cylindrical pedestal base in a matching polished/brushed brass finish with subtle vertical reflection streaks and a flat bottom sitting on the wooden surface.
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x 0.44 · y 0.56 · w 0.12 · h 0.22 (high) - Lamp is illuminatedWarm light source inside the lamp produces a glow on the conical neck and a soft pool of light on the wall and wood surface behind and below the lamp.
Other
Interior styling scene with a dark red wall, wooden cabinet surface, decorative glass vase with branches to the left, framed painting above, and a dark upholstered armchair arm visible at right; soft directional lighting creates shadows and reflections.
- Background wallMatte dark red/maroon painted wall occupying most of the upper background.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.60 (medium) - Wooden cabinet topFlat wooden cabinet surface with a warm medium-brown finish where the lamp sits; vertical slatted wood paneling visible on the front face of the cabinet.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 0.75 · h 0.40 (high) - Glass vase with branchesLow, wide smoky glass vase at left on the cabinet containing a branch with small leaves and buds extending toward the lamp.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.48 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Framed paintingSmall framed painting with a decorative gold frame visible at top left, partially cropped by the image top edge.Partial
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Upholstered armchair armRight foreground shows the back and wooden arm of a dark upholstered armchair, cropped by the image right edge.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.60 · w 0.28 · h 0.40 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft directional studio lighting from above/left creating mild shadows to the right of objects and creating clear reflections on the lamp surfaces.
Colors
polished brass (warm gold)· dome shade#DA9C4Cbrushed brass (gold)· conical neck and cylindrical base#BC9B64- Dome shadeHemispherical, highly reflective polished brass dome shade with visible vertical reflections and a brighter crescent of reflected light centered on the front surface.
- 02
Product
A polished brass table lamp with a mushroom-style dome shade, short conical neck, and cylindrical pedestal base with a reflective metallic finish and visible vertical brushing on the base.
- Dome shadeLarge hemispherical dome shade with a smooth polished brass exterior and high reflectivity showing highlights and subtle curvature reflections.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.03 · w 0.64 · h 0.40 (high) - Conical neckShort inverted conical section directly beneath the dome that tapers into the cylindrical base, finished in the same polished brass.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.36 · w 0.24 · h 0.14 (high) - Cylindrical baseTall rounded cylindrical pedestal base in polished brass with vertical brushed striations visible on its surface and reflective highlights.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.50 · w 0.32 · h 0.44 (high) - Underside gap and inner shadowNoticeable narrow horizontal gap between the lower edge of the dome and the conical neck creating a dark inner shadow band around the lamp's junction.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.33 · w 0.52 · h 0.10 (high) - Reflective surface behaviorHighly reflective metal shows soft streaked highlights and mirror-like reflections of surrounding colors, with specular white highlights on the dome and vertical reflective bands on the base.
Other
Scene shows the lamp placed on a wooden surface against a red textured backdrop with a plant branch to the left and a dark cushion to the right; warm directional lighting from the left creates distinct shadowing.
- Supporting surfaceMedium-toned wooden tabletop with visible wood grain where the lamp is placed.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.70 · w 0.90 · h 0.27 (high) - Background curtainRed textured vertical backdrop or curtain behind the lamp occupying the upper and left background of the image.
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x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.72 · h 0.62 (high) - Plant propSmall leafy branch with clustered seed pods positioned to the left foreground overlapping the table edge.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.52 · w 0.26 · h 0.30 (high) - Cushion propDark upholstered cushion or pillow seen to the right rear of the lamp, partially cropped by the image edge.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.40 · w 0.26 · h 0.32 (high) - Lighting and shadowWarm directional light from the left creates a soft shadow of the lamp on the tabletop toward the right and emphasizes metallic highlights.
Colors
polished brass· dome shade#BB9C6Cpolished brass· conical neck and cylindrical base#C29B5C- Dome shadeLarge hemispherical dome shade with a smooth polished brass exterior and high reflectivity showing highlights and subtle curvature reflections.
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Product
Close-up of a polished brass table lamp showing the underside of the shade, two exposed clear globe bulbs on short tubular arms, a conical central column, and the lamp base with attached black power cord and inline rocker switch.
- Underside of shadeWide metal lampshade with polished brass exterior and matte white interior visible from below; inner rim has a thin shadowed edge.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 0.46 (high) - Exposed bulbsTwo clear spherical globe bulbs mounted on short angled brass tubular sockets; filaments and bulb bases visible through glass.
2 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.06 · w 0.30 · h 0.34 (high) - Conical columnSmooth polished brass conical section rising from the base and tapering toward the shade hub; reflective finish shows soft highlights.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.24 · w 0.26 · h 0.35 (high) - Shade hub and cylindrical canopyCircular cylindrical canopy piece at the shade center in the same polished brass finish, with a vertical stem connecting to the cone.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.08 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Base section visibleShort cylindrical brass base visible in the lower frame with a smooth brushed-polish surface and a small cord exit on the side.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.50 · w 0.40 · h 0.25 (high) - Power cord and inline switchBlack flat electrical cord exits the base and runs across the surface terminating in a rectangular inline rocker switch and a two-prong plug.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.63 · w 0.90 · h 0.35 (high)
Other
Image composed as two stacked panels separated by a thin horizontal divider; lamp photographed on a wood surface with warm studio lighting and a soft pinkish background behind the shade.
- Two-panel compositionImage shows an upper close-up panel of the lamp shade and bulbs and a lower panel showing the base, cord, switch, and plug separated by a thin horizontal white divider.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.44 · w 1.00 · h 0.04 (high) - Supporting surfaceWarm-toned wood surface with visible grain under the lamp base and cord.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.52 · w 1.00 · h 0.48 (high) - Background colorSoft pink to rose colored background visible behind the upper portion of the shade.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (medium) - Lighting and reflectionsWarm directional lighting creates soft highlights and specular reflections on the polished brass surfaces and subtle shadowing on the wood surface.
Colors
polished brass· polished brass surfaces#A48A75matte white· shade interiorflat black· power cord, switch, and plugclear glass· bulb glass#846A55- Underside of shadeWide metal lampshade with polished brass exterior and matte white interior visible from below; inner rim has a thin shadowed edge.
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Q&A
3 answered- What material is the lampshade made of (e.g., glass, fabric, metal)?
- The shade is made of metal with a polished brass finish, consistent with the overall metal structure of the lamp.
- What is the approximate total lumen output when using the maximum 5W LED bulbs?
- Using two 5W LED bulbs (max wattage specified), the total lumen output would be approximately 800–1000 lumens, depending on the efficiency of the bulbs chosen. For exact lumens, refer to the bulb packaging.
- How should I clean the polished brass finish to maintain its appearance without causing damage?
- To clean the polished brass finish, use a soft, dry cloth only. Avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or any liquids that could damage the finish.