How to Clean and Care for a Wooden Lamp (5-Minute Routine)

Use something soft and dry. A microfibre cloth works on the flat faces; a clean, soft paintbrush or make-up brush gets into the cut-outs without snagging thin pieces. Work gently with the grain. For dust inside the layers, a puff of air is enough.

The finish on our lamps is a sealed, non-toxic coat that protects the wood. These will damage it or the fine cut details:

• Water or damp cloths (wood swells and layers can warp)
• Spray polish or furniture wax (it clogs cut-outs and leaves residue)
• Household cleaning sprays or alcohol wipes
• Vacuum nozzles held close to delicate pieces

Somewhere dry and stable: a bedside table, shelf, mantelpiece or desk. Avoid bathrooms, windowsills that collect condensation, and spots right next to radiators or in long hours of strong sun, which can dry or fade natural wood over time.

Pick it up by the base or the solid frame, never by the cut-out panels. If you are moving house or posting it, wrap it in a soft cloth and pack the box so it cannot slide. Keeping the original packaging makes this easy.

If a lamp arrives damaged, email us a photo within 7 days and we will replace it free of charge. For anything later, get in touch through the contact page and we will see what we can do; small repairs are often possible. See our artisan guarantee for the details.