Heritage Jarrah Beam Lamp – Shades at Grays
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Handcrafted heritage lamp by shades at grays using a reclaimed jarrah beam with additional candle bulb, lit, angled view.
Handcrafted heritage lamp by shades at grays using a reclaimed jarrah beam with additional candle bulb, lit, front view, close up.
Handcrafted heritage lamp by shades at grays using a reclaimed jarrah beam with additional candle bulb, lit, side and front view.
Handcrafted heritage lamp by shades at grays using a reclaimed jarrah beam close up of smooth end grain and front.
Handcrafted heritage lamp by shades at grays using a reclaimed jarrah beam with additional candle bulb, unlit, angled view.
Heritage Jarrah Beam Lamp
Handcrafted heritage lamp by shades at grays using a reclaimed jarrah beam, close up of wood grain.
Shades at Grays

Heritage Jarrah Beam Lamp

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A quiet piece of New Zealand history, brought gently back to light

Crafted from a single piece of reclaimed jarrah timber, this lamp carries a story that began more than a century ago. The timber was likely once part of a structural beam, supporting the roofline of an industrial warehouse in early-1900s New Zealand - a working life defined by strength, endurance, and purpose.

Today, that same timber has been carefully transformed into a heritage lamp with soul and presence.

The rich, tight grain of the jarrah has been hand-polished with natural beeswax, enhancing its warmth while allowing the character of the wood to speak for itself. One edge has been intentionally left natural, preserving the original contours and marks earned over decades of use. These subtle imperfections are not flaws—they are evidence of a life well lived.

Sized to sit beautifully on a bookshelf, sideboard, or smaller interior space, this lamp is designed to create atmosphere rather than overpower it. The soft glow of the candle bulb draws attention to the depth of the grain and the quiet strength of the timber, adding warmth and calm to its surroundings.

The form of the lamp offers more than light alone. Its smooth, flat top invites personal meaning—a place for a small treasured object, such as a carved wooden keepsake or a Japanese netsuke, gently illuminated and elevated by the glow beneath. In this way, the lamp becomes both functional and deeply personal.

This is not mass-produced lighting. It is a considered, handcrafted piece that honours material, memory, and restraint—made for those who value heritage over trend, and story over sameness.

A lamp that doesn’t just light a room, but anchors it.

Dimensions

  • Height (including bulb)17 cm; width 18 cm, length 27 cm.
  • Weight: 1.5 kg

Each lamp comes with its own written history.

The vintage E27 40W screw fit Edison light bulb, which comes with your lamp, has a life of about 1500 hours and can be easily changed for any number of similar bulbs that are widely available in New Zealand.

We recommend a maximum 40W bulb.

Your unique Edison table lamp has a felt pad on the base to protect any surface you choose to put it on.

Materials: Reclaimed jarrah timber (Eastbourne Wharf, Wellington Harbour)
Finish: Lovingly sanded and polished with natural beeswax
Electrical: NZ-certified wiring, in-line switch, long cord
Bulb: Replica Edison included
Origin: Handcrafted in Wellington, New Zealand

Delivery

We have a $9.50 flat fee for delivery in the Wellington area, and a (free) click and collect service from Plimmerton, Wellington and Greytown, Wairarapa.

Delivery charges outside of Wellington will be calculated at check-out.

Deliveries to Australia may be subject to custom regulations regarding the importation of timber and are the responsibility of the purchaser.

Thank you for supporting a small NZ business.