The Serax 02 Table Lamp in Black Rome by Alex Gabriels takes a more pared-back approach within the Rome collection, where the shape does most of the work. As a table lamp, it feels deliberate but not overly designed, with a form that nods to architectural lines without pushing too hard.

It’s made from chamotte clay, which gives the surface a dry, slightly rough texture. When lit, the light doesn’t spread widely. It stays quite contained, casting a soft side glow that picks up on the unevenness of the material. That contrast between light and surface is really where it comes into its own.

Best suited to a bedside or a quieter corner, it brings a low, steady kind of light that’s easy to live with. Nothing showy about it. It just works, and that’s enough.