E14 Base Lamps

Table lamps with an E14 base

The E14 base is the narrow thread, 14 mm in diameter, and that directly shapes the kind of lamp that carries it: smaller, slimmer, more discreet pieces. E14 table lamps are the answer when the space available will not take a large lamp and you still need a light point of your own. A narrow bedside table, a tight headboard, a pass through entrance hall or the corner of a desk are all far better resolved with a compact format than with a bulky base.

The small format: less bulk, the same job

Being a smaller lampholder, the E14 allows slim stem designs and reduced shades that neither steal space nor block the view. It is the difference between being able to leave your book, your phone and a glass of water on the bedside table, or having to choose. Where an E27 looks out of scale, on shallow bedside tables, shelves, narrow sideboards and side tables, a table lamp with an E14 bulb fits without drawing attention. And since the bulb is replaceable, you still choose the wattage, the light tone and whether you want it dimmable.

The C37 candle bulb, the classic for this base

The bulb most associated with the E14 is the C37 candle: elongated, 37 mm in diameter and with a tapered tip. Its narrow silhouette is precisely what keeps the whole piece looking slim and what looks good when the shade is glass or open at the top. You will also find golf ball shapes, more discreet, and LED filament versions in the same candle format for a classic feel. If the lamp is for relaxing, a tone between 2200K and 2700K gives that soft amber light that suits the end of the day; leave 4000K for the desk.

Decorative table lamps

A good part of the E14 catalogue is made up of decorative table lamps: pieces in ceramic, metal, glass or wicker that work both switched on and switched off. Here the lamp is another decorative object, and its light serves to create atmosphere by zones: two small ones on a long piece of furniture give far more play than a single central point. They are common in teenagers' bedrooms, guest rooms, home offices and country hotels, where you want low, warm light.

How to choose your E14 lamp

• Measure the space first: note the available depth and width and compare them with the shade diameter.
• Think about height: on a bedside table, ideally the bottom of the shade sits close to eye level when you are sitting up in bed.
• Accessible switch: in line or touch if you are going to turn it off in the dark.
• Bulb format: check that the C37 candle or golf ball you choose fits inside the shade.

At FactorLED you have E14 table lamps in classic and contemporary styles, plus the LED candle and golf ball bulbs to complete them. Choose the format that fits your space and take home the small light your house was missing.

Frequently asked questions about E14 table lamps

What is the difference between E14 and E27?

Only the thread diameter: E14 is 14 mm and E27 is 27 mm. The E14 is used on smaller lamps and the E27 on larger ones.

What is a C37 bulb?

It is the candle bulb, 37 mm in diameter, elongated and with a tip. It is the most common format in an E14 base.

Can I fit a dimmable bulb?

Yes, as long as the lamp is connected to a compatible dimming system. If not, the bulb will run at 100% with no dimming.

Are they bright enough to read by?

Yes, if you choose a suitable wattage and place the lamp close by. For comfortable reading, go for a shade that directs the light downwards and a warm tone.