Funistree Height-Adjustable Candle Warmer Lamp

A candle warmer lamp solves an odd little problem: the candle you paid £25 for is nicer than the way it burns. Lit, it tunnels down the middle, throws soot up the inside of the glass, drops its scent throw after twenty minutes and has to be watched. This lamp skips the flame entirely. A halogen bulb in the shade warms the surface of the wax from above until the top layer turns liquid and the fragrance lifts into the room, and nothing is ever on fire.

The practical gain is the whole top of the candle melts evenly. There is no tunnel, no crater, no wasted ring of wax stuck to the sides, and no wick to trim or drown. When you switch the lamp off the pool sets flat and clean, ready to melt again the next evening. People often find a candle lasts noticeably longer this way, simply because none of it is being burned off as smoke.

The height adjustment is what makes it a lamp you keep rather than a gadget you outgrow. Loosen the collar, slide the arm, and the clearance under the shade moves between roughly 6 cm and 14 cm. That covers a big three-wick jar, a slim apothecary jar, a supermarket tin, and a small dish of wax melts. Getting the gap right matters: the shade should sit close enough to warm the wax, without touching the rim of the jar.

Everything is driven from a wired controller that sits on the cable where you can reach it. One press turns it on, further presses walk through four brightness levels, and a timer button sets 2, 4 or 8 hours. Brightness is not just mood lighting here — the brighter the bulb, the warmer it runs and the faster the wax melts, so the same dial controls both the glow on the wall and how strongly the room smells.

Brand	Funistree
Shade	Ribbed clear glass
Frame and base	Gold-tone metal arm on a solid wood base
Overall height	Approx. 28–32.5 cm, adjustable
Candle clearance	Approx. 6–14 cm under the shade
Base diameter	Approx. 13–15 cm
Bulbs	2 x 50 W GU10 halogen (one fitted, one spare)
Timer	2, 4 or 8 hours, then automatic shut-off
Brightness	Four levels via the in-line controller
Weight	Approx. 905 g
Power	Mains powered, in-line switch on the cable
Use	Warming scented candles and wax melts — not a reading lamp

How does a candle warmer lamp actually work?

A halogen bulb in the shade sits directly above the candle and warms the surface of the wax from the top down. The top layer melts into a shallow pool, the fragrance oils lift out of it into the room, and the wick is never lit. Switch the lamp off and the wax sets again.

Is the scent as strong as burning the candle?

Most people find it at least as strong, and steadier. A flame burns off some of the fragrance oil along with the wax; warming releases it instead. Turn the brightness up if you want the room filled faster, or down for a gentle background scent.

Will it fit my candle?

Almost certainly. The clearance under the shade adjusts from about 6 cm to 14 cm, which covers large three-wick jars, standard 20 cl jars, tealight tins and dishes of wax melts. If your candle is unusually tall, measure it first and check it against that 14 cm figure.

Does the candle still get used up?

Far more slowly, and far more evenly. Nothing is burned away, so what you lose is only the fragrance oil evaporating from the surface. The wax stays in the jar and melts flat every time instead of tunnelling down the middle.

Can I use it with a candle I have already burned?

Yes, and it is a good way to rescue one. Trim off any long wick and drop it in as normal. The warmer melts the whole surface, so it will level out a tunnelled candle over a couple of sessions and reach the wax stuck around the edges.

Does it work with wax melts as well as candles?

It does. Put the melts in a shallow heatproof dish, lower the shade towards its bottom position so the bulb sits close, and they will melt the same way. A dish is easier to clean out afterwards than a jar.

What does the timer do?

It sets the lamp to switch itself off after 2, 4 or 8 hours. Two hours suits an evening in one room, four covers a working afternoon, and eight is the overnight setting. It is the feature that lets you go to sleep with the room still scented.

Do the brightness levels change the heat?

Yes — that is the point of them. The bulb is the heater, so a brighter setting runs warmer and melts the wax faster for a stronger scent, while a lower setting gives a soft glow and a slower, gentler release.

Can I use it as a bedside reading lamp?

It is designed as a candle warmer rather than a lamp for reading by, and the shade throws its light downward onto the candle. It gives a lovely warm glow to a room, but do not buy it expecting task lighting.

What bulbs does it take and are they included?

50 W GU10 halogen bulbs, and two come in the box — one fitted and one spare. GU10 is a very common fitting, so replacements are easy to find in any UK hardware shop or supermarket.

Is it safe to leave running?

There is no open flame, which removes the main risk of a burning candle, and the timer will shut it off for you. Treat it like any mains lamp with a hot bulb: put it on a stable surface, keep it clear of curtains and fabric, and let it cool before you move it.

Is it safe around children and pets?

It is a lot safer than an open flame, which is why many people switch. The shade and the area near the bulb do get hot in use, so site it where a curious child or a cat's tail will not reach it, and let it cool before you handle it.

Is the Funistree gift-boxed?

Yes, it comes in a Funistree box, ready to give for Christmas, birthdays, Mother's Day or a new home.

Does it give a cosy light?

Yes. The ribbed clear glass softens the light into vertical lines of warm glow, and with smooth 10–100% dimming you can set exactly the warm lamp feeling you like.

Which candles suit it?

Jar candles from 6 to 14 cm tall. Soft scented, slow melting candles — vanilla, linen, lavender — give a pleasant, even fragrance.

Does it come with a UK plug?

It runs on standard UK mains electricity. Where the supplier confirms the plug type we state it on the listing; if it is not shown, message us before you order and we will confirm what your unit ships with.

Does it smell of anything itself?

A new lamp can give off a faint warm-metal smell for the first hour or two as the finish cures, which is normal and passes. After that the only thing you should smell is the candle.

How do I clean it?

Let it cool completely, then wipe the glass shade and wooden base with a soft dry cloth. Wax splashes come off the base most easily while they are still soft. Keep water away from the bulb housing and the in-line controller.

Do you deliver, and how long does it take?

Yes, we deliver this item across the UK. Your delivery estimate and any options are shown at checkout before you pay, so you can see the timing for your address first.

What are the delivery costs?

At £35.99 this lamp is over our £35 free-delivery threshold, so UK delivery is free.

Can I return it if it does not suit me?

Yes. If it is not right, you can return it in line with our returns policy. Keep the packaging where you can — a glass shade travels much more safely in the box it arrived in.

Does it come with a warranty?

A specific warranty length is not confirmed in our product record, so we will not state a figure we cannot stand behind. Your statutory rights apply, and you can contact us before buying if warranty cover matters to you.

It arrived and it is not what I hoped for. What now?

Get in touch and we will sort it out. Whether it is a fault, a missing bulb or simply the wrong look for your room, we would rather put it right than leave you with something you will not use.

Free UK mainland delivery on all orders over £35. Standard delivery £3.95 for smaller orders. Dispatched within 1–3 working days.

Please see our returns policy for full details.