Materials and quality
Here is exactly what a HoneyLamp is made of, how it is built and what the markings actually mean.
PLA-based bioplastic.
The shade is built in PLA – a plastic made from renewable raw materials, in practice corn and sugarcane, rather than fossil oil.
PLA is a bio-based material. We do not claim that a HoneyLamp breaks down in nature: PLA needs industrial composting conditions to degrade, and we have no documentation showing otherwise for a finished product with wood and electrical components. The material was chosen because the raw material is renewable, not because the lamp is meant to be thrown away.
The surface has a fine, tactile texture that comes from the lamp being built layer by layer. It is meant to be felt – that is part of the look.
Wood in the top and suspension.
The top piece and suspension are in wood. That gives the lamp weight in its look and a warm transition towards the ceiling or the tabletop.
Wood is a living material. Shade and grain vary from lamp to lamp – no two are ever quite alike.
Italian electrical components.
The socket, cord and suspension are Italian electrical components, chosen for durability and a clean look.
Every HoneyLamp uses an E27 socket and 230 V. The pendants take a maximum of 15 W LED, the table lamp 20 W LED. The bulb is not included, so you can choose the colour temperature yourself – we recommend 2200–2700 K to bring out the honey tone.
The lamps are dimmable as long as you use a dimmable LED bulb and a dimmer rated for LED. There is no dimmer built into the lamp.
What CE, RoHS and IP20 mean.
CE is a conformity mark. It means the product is declared to meet the applicable requirements in relevant EU regulation. It is not an award for quality, a test passed by a third party, or a guarantee of lifespan.
RoHS covers the restriction of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. The table lamp is marked CE and RoHS.
IP20 is the IP rating. It means protection against solid objects larger than 12.5 mm, but no protection against water. HoneyLamp must therefore only be used in dry indoor rooms – not in bathrooms, utility rooms or outdoors.
Specifications – pendant
| Type | Pendant lamp for a ceiling box |
|---|---|
| Material | PLA-based bioplastic from renewable raw materials (corn and sugarcane), with details in wood |
| Production | Built layer by layer in Norway, over 24 hours per lamp |
| Socket | E27, max 15 W LED. Bulb not included |
| Voltage | 230 V |
| Dimmable | Yes, with a dimmable bulb |
| Suspension | 1 metre adjustable cable as standard. A longer cable can be chosen where the model offers it |
| Connection | Wired into a ceiling box. Supplied without a plug |
| IP rating | IP20 – for dry indoor rooms only |
| Conformity | CE marked. CE is a conformity mark, not an award for quality |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Specifications – table lamp
| Type | Table lamp with cord and plug |
|---|---|
| Material | PLA-based bioplastic from renewable raw materials (corn and sugarcane), with details in wood |
| Production | Built layer by layer in Norway, over 24 hours per lamp |
| Dimensions | 25 cm wide, 36 cm tall |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Socket | E27, max 20 W LED. Bulb not included |
| Voltage | 230 V |
| Cord | 1 metre, with plug |
| IP rating | IP20 – for dry indoor rooms only |
| Conformity | CE and RoHS marked. These are conformity marks, not awards for quality |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Warranty and complaints
2-year warranty. You also have a statutory right of complaint for up to 2 years, or 5 years where the lamp is intended to last considerably longer.
On an approved complaint HoneyLamp covers the necessary return costs and offers repair, replacement, a price reduction or cancellation. Read the return policy.
Care
Clean with a dusting brush or a soft, dry cloth. Marks can be removed with a lightly damp cloth. Avoid detergents and solvents.
Dimensions and weight vary by size and model, and are always shown in the options on each product page.
Questions about the materials?
Write to hei@honeylamp.no, and we will answer as precisely as we can.