Vanessa Candle Warmer Lamp

The Vanessa does two jobs at once, and does the second one so discreetly that most people will not realise until you tell them. As a lamp it is a pleated shade on a curved arm with wooden details, warm and slightly traditional. As a candle warmer it sits above a jar and melts the wax from the top down using the heat of the bulb rather than a flame, releasing the fragrance without smoke, soot or anything burning.

That distinction matters more than it sounds. A burning candle consumes itself, throws soot onto walls and cannot be left alone in a room; a warmed one releases the same scent, lasts several times longer and can sit under a lamp you were going to switch on anyway. The golden glow it produces is closer to candlelight than to a standard bulb, which is the other half of the appeal. Most standard candle jars fit underneath without adjustment.

It measures 21 by 11 by 31 centimetres in metal and wood, so it is substantial enough to be stable but small enough for a bedside table or a shelf. Place it on a flat, heat-tolerant surface, keep it clear of curtains and paper, let the wax cool before moving the jar, keep it away from children and pets while running, and do not leave it unattended.

• Type: 2-in-1 lamp and flameless candle warmer
• Materials: Metal and wood
• Dimensions: 21 x 11 x 31 cm
• Shade: Pleated, curved arm
• Light: Warm golden ambient glow
• Benefit: No flame, smoke or soot
• Safety: Keep clear of fabric, children and pets; never leave unattended
• Care: Wipe with a dry cloth once fully cool