When the assembled lamp stands next to the packaging, it can be hard to see how it can fit there at all. A part of the explanation is the cross-shaped base. “We realised that we could make a cross instead of a round base – both to save material and to make the lamp dividable. The cross also adds a unique design element.” The lampshade is made of soft plastic and rolled up like a tube in the packaging. When mounted on the lamp base, it spreads the light both evenly and beautifully.
BARLAST Table lamp, black/white, 31 cm
Price $ 7.90
Light bulb sold separately. IKEA recommends LED bulb E14 globe opal white.
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BARLAST
805.045.63This table lamp with a clean design assembles in a flash. And since the packaging is compact, we can fit many on the same pallet. Good for the environment – and one of the reasons behind the low price.
DesignerOla Wihlborg
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Small and easy to place anywhere you want to bring some cosiness and mood light into your home.
The shade provides a soft, glare-free light that is comfortable for your eyes.
Designer
Ola Wihlborg
Reviews
1. disappointed with the bulbIvy1. disappointed with the bulb as I asked what is the lowest watt and the staff said 1. 8w. However, found it bright for my bedroom also found a spare bulb from ikea and it said 1. 4w :)
2. difficult to assemble the Barlast :(
Good. Easy to install. NoJoseGood. Easy to install. No need for tools
Good price and design.DorisGood price and design.
Value for moneyWeeIt's cheap and good. Easy to assemble, small and light.
Lamp shadeMarkIts a good quality however i didnt see that the light not included once i assemble the lamp shade i straight go run to auntie shop to buy the lights yellow color
Good stuffAnonymous reviewerSmall and easy to fix.
Only that it is very light
NLMahNL
Cheap n cute . Suits theAnonymous reviewerCheap n cute . Suits the smallside table display. Cosy .
Disappointed in the lookOIt looks really cheap as the hooks are visible outside the lampshade.
Very disappointed.
Not stableTanisthaThe base is not stable and the attachments are quite lose. Would not recommend
difficult to assembleAnonymous reviewerdifficult to assemble
Good stuffSittiGood stuff
Cheap and goodWoonThis is very easy to assemble and value for money
Nice and value for moneyTohNice and value for money
Barlast lampPaulNot up to what I expected. Rather disappointed ☹️
Customer reviews
4.5Average rating
148Reviews
4.5Average rating
148Reviews
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Story
Big design in a small package
Every now and then you need to think outside the famous box to achieve something innovative. But, when we developed BARLAST lamp, we instead stayed inside the box. The goal was a really good lamp at a really good price, and that made the packaging a decisive starting point. From there, we worked our way backwards with materials and design.
Cecilia Sondell Banke, one of our product engineers involved in the work with BARLAST, explains why the packaging can be so crucial for the price: “Transportation is often an essential part of the product cost. By packing the lamp efficiently, we avoid transporting air, and the total cost becomes lower.”
Cross-shape creates stability
Low price challenges creativity
A lower price must never mean compromises with quality. To secure stability and that BARLAST fulfils all legal demands, we made thorough calculations and tough tests. “The products with the lowest price are often the most challenging to develop. All our specialists need to be onboard from the start, and we have to think through the whole process step by step. But, they are also very creative projects that we learn a lot from. And when it comes to BARLAST it resulted in a really nice lamp in a small package,” Cecilia sums up.
Form design process
Big design in a small package
Wonder how BARLAST can fit in that small package? Well, that’s quite reasonable. A part of the explanation is the cross-shaped lamp base, which makes it dividable, and that the lampshade is rolled-up like a tube. When the package takes up little space and can be transported efficiently, the cost and the price become lower. It also makes it easier for you to bring your lamp home where it can spread an even and beautiful light in the room.
Material
What is steel?
Steel has unique characteristics when it is stretched and shaped since it remains strong. It provides strength to everything from skyscrapers and cars to bed frames and outdoor furniture. The steel industry is moving in the direction of more energy-efficient production and stronger steel qualities. It doesn’t lose any of its properties when recycled and today steel is one of the most recycled materials in the world.