There’s a viral Ikea cat lamp everywhere on social media, but it’s not actually from IKEA.
A growing trend among influencers and marketers is to falsely attribute products to IKEA to drive sales, and this ‘Tiffany’ cat lamp is the latest example.
That said, the cat lamp itself is genuinely worth the hype.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The viral cat lamp is not from IKEA
- It’s a Tiffany-style lamp dupe available on AliExpress for $34.99
- Three cat designs to choose from
- Reviewers say quality is good
- Similar options are available on Amazon and Kogan
So what is the cat lamp?
The cat lamp in question is actually a “Tiffany lamp” dupe, available online at AliExpress and currently on sale for $34.99 (usually $111.38). There are three cat lamps to choose from.
The Tiffany-style cat lamp features a stained-glass shade and resin base. It plugs into mains power (110–240V) and uses a standard bulb, which isn’t included. The lamp isn’t dimmable and operates with a simple knob switch.
While the shade is made from coloured glass pieces in the classic Tiffany style, the body is resin rather than metal.
One thing to note: when ordering, make sure you select the correct plug type for Australia.
What’s a Tiffany lamp?
It’s also worth mentioning this is a Tiffany-style lamp rather than a genuine Tiffany piece. Original Tiffany lamps are rare antiques made by Louis Comfort Tiffany and can sell for thousands.
This version is designed purely as an affordable decorative dupe, giving the same colourful stained-glass glow without the collector price tag.
What buyers are saying
If you’re worried about quality, reviewers say you don’t need to be, as many AliExpress buyers report being impressed.
“Charming, and inexpensive compared to e.g. Amazon, which I have ordered a lot of ‘Tiffany’ lamps through (but never seen one like this). I was a little apprehensive about ordering from AliExpress for the first time, but I shouldn’t have been. Very satisfied with the quality, charming design, and fast delivery to France. I can recommend this seller.”
Another reviewer shares a light-bulb tip, “Beautiful both lit and unlit, after that you need to order a large screw bulb, but in LED version, otherwise it heats up too much and smells like plastic.
When placing the order, make sure you select the plug that is applicable in your country.
Where to buy a cat lamp in Australia
Here are three similar options.
This Tiffany-style cat lamp is designed as a quirky decorative piece. Rather than a cat lamp shade, this light has shaped the colourful stained-glass into a cat.
Stained glass cat lamp, $35, Amazon
This Tiffany-style cat lamp features a multicoloured stained-glass shade and a hand-painted resin base, designed as a decorative LED night light that plugs in via USB.
The retro cat, stained-resin table lamp adds a vintage-inspired touch to desks, shelves or bedside tables. Made from resin, it uses a low-energy LED light to cast a soft, warm glow.
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