Beryl 13 Cylinder Table Lamp by Sean Lavin for Visual Comfort

The Beryl 13 Cylinder Table Lamp by Sean Lavin is a thick drum of K9 crystal that seems to float on a clear crystal column and a solid brass base. It stands 13.2 inches tall and 8.7 inches across, plugs into a wall outlet with a 72 inch cord, and has an integrated LED with a three-step touch dimmer.

The base comes in Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass or Bronze. The light sits low in the column and glows up through the crystal, so the whole lamp lights like a lantern made of glass.

The Design Story

Sean Lavin designs lighting by working with light, form and material, drawing on art, architecture, travel and technology. Visual Comfort describes the Beryl series as an exploration of the balance between solid and transparent effects, using the translucency of K9 crystal. In Beryl 13 that balance is easy to see: a heavy, nearly solid crystal drum above a slender, hollow-looking column, with a softly etched concave bottom that catches and spreads the light.

Why You'll Love It

Beryl 13 is a statement lamp that does not need a shade to look finished. The drum plays the role of the shade, the column plays the role of the stem, and the brass base keeps it grounded. It is tall enough to anchor a console or a sideboard, and the light is warm at 2700K with 90 CRI. At 360 lumens it throws a soft, ambient pool of light that reads as atmosphere rather than task lighting. The three-step touch dimmer is built in, so there is no switch on the cord to hunt for.

Built to Last

The lamp is made of K9 crystal and solid brass and weighs 47 lbs, so it is a lamp that stays put. It is ETL listed and rated for indoor, dry locations only. Visual Comfort backs it with a five-year warranty. The LED is built in and rated at 50,000 hours to L70, so there is no bulb to change. Crystal this size is heavy, so lift it by the base when you move it.

Product Details

Where It Shines

On a console, a sideboard, a credenza, a bedroom dresser or a large nightstand, or anywhere indoors you want a sculptural lamp that carries the room by itself.

Who This Is Not For

Beryl 13 is an ambient and accent light. At 360 lumens it will not replace a reading lamp or a desk light. It is rated for indoor, dry locations, so keep it off a patio or a bathroom counter. At 47 lbs it is also heavy, so it is not a lamp for a flimsy shelf or a surface you move often.

Questions We Hear Most

What is K9 crystal?

Visual Comfort describes it as crystal made from natural minerals, chosen for its translucency. It is clear and heavy, with a polished look that holds light well.

Where does the light come from?

An integrated LED sits low in the base and shines up through the crystal column and drum. The concave etched bottom of the crystal helps spread the glow.

Can I dim it?

Yes. A built-in three-step touch dimmer sets the level. The lamp has no separate switch on the cord.

Can I replace the bulb?

No. The LED module is integrated and rated for 50,000 hours to L70, so there is no bulb to replace.

Can I use it outside?

No. Its spec sheet lists an indoor only, dry location rating.

Which finish should I choose?

Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass is the warmer, richer choice and glows against the crystal. Bronze is darker and more graphic, and gives the lamp a stronger silhouette.

Why We Love It

It treats a solid block of crystal as if it were weightless, and that contrast is the whole design.

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