Visual Comfort Costes Table Lamp

The Visual Comfort Costes Table Lamp, designed by Paloma Contreras, is a considered table light combining metal construction with a generous linen shade. Part of the Costes range, it is intended as both a source of interior illumination and a sculptural object for desks, credenzas and bedside tables.

Formally the lamp pairs two intersecting rectangular metal plates to create a stable cruciform base beneath a slender neck and tapered drum shade. The Costes is available in Bronze, Polished Nickel and Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass finishes, each lending a different tone to the geometric silhouette.

Constructed in metal with a large off-white or cream linen shade, the design is finished with a small circular finial at the shade apex. The intersecting plates give the base a weighted, architectural presence while the linen introduces a softer texture.

The wide, tapered drum shade is designed to diffuse light evenly and to provide broad downward illumination, making the lamp suitable for general ambient lighting and for furnishing tasks at a desk or bedside. The neutral shade helps control glare while maintaining a calm, balanced ambience.

Technical specification includes an IP20 rating for interior use. The product data supplied does not specify lamp/bulb inclusion or driver details; please consult the technical sheet for lamp types, wattage and dimming compatibility. The manufacturer provides a one-year warranty.

At Lighting Design Online we place design intent ahead of decoration. The Costes Table Lamp is an example of a simple, intentional choice: a thoughtfully proportioned base, tactile linen shade and clear finish options that allow confident specification for considered interiors. We can help confirm lamp types and dimming options to achieve the exact ambience you want while ensuring a durable, well-documented outcome for your project.