Onda Travertine Dome Table Lamp

No. Travertine is a natural sedimentary stone — every block has its own pattern of porosity, color variation, and veining. The photographs represent one lamp at one moment; yours will be subtly different in stone tone and pattern. For most owners, this is the point: a piece with the personality of a single specific stone, rather than the uniformity of a mass-produced surface. If you require perfect uniformity, a solid resin or ceramic base would be the correct material choice — not natural stone.

For most standard nightstands (16–22 inches wide), the small Onda (9.4" diameter) is the right scale — leaves room for a book and a glass of water without crowding. For larger nightstands, side tables, or anywhere the lamp will be a visual focal point rather than a supporting element, the large Onda (17.7" diameter) is the right call. Symmetrical pairs on a bed: use the small. Single statement placement on a console or side table: use the large.

The shade is matte black metal — a deliberate, deep, low-reflectivity black, not a glossy or semi-gloss black. The "yellow" describes the natural travertine base, which is technically cream-to-amber rather than literal yellow — the warm honey tones that natural travertine carries by default. So the lamp reads as a black dome on a warm-cream stone — a sharp contrast that defines the Modern Industrial aesthetic.

A soft, dry cloth is all that's needed for routine dusting. Avoid acidic cleaners (vinegar, citrus-based products) — travertine is calcium-based and will etch on contact with acids. For occasional deeper cleaning, a slightly damp cloth with a pH-neutral stone cleaner is appropriate. Never seal the stone with a glossy finish; the matte natural surface is part of the design language and the warm light effect depends on the porosity.

Yes — replace the included G9 bulb with a dimmable G9 LED (widely available for $10–15) and use a smart-plug dimmer or an inline cord dimmer. For bedside use, dimming is strongly recommended: at 30–40% brightness the warm light bouncing off travertine becomes much more atmospheric than full brightness allows.

Natural travertine carries small surface pits and porosity as part of its material character — these are not damage and do not affect quality. True shipping damage (a clear chip on an edge, a crack across the base, structural compromise) is different. Photograph the issue within 7 days of delivery and email service@stuberlighting.com — we will arrange a replacement at no charge. Most orders arrive without issue; stone is durable in transit, and we use heavy-duty packaging.