Custom Lamp Boxes & Lamp Packaging
Lamps are awkward in a way most product are not. A tall thin base, a wide fragile shade, a glass bulb and a trailing cord, all going in one carton and all wanting different treatment. We print a decent amount of lamp packaging at ZEE Packaging and honestly the shade is what cause the majority of the trouble.
The Shade Is The Weak Point
A dented shade cannot be straightened out, so the lamp box has to keep pressure off it completely.
- Shade sit in it own compartment, never loose against the base
- Rigid collar or pulp ring so nothing press on the shade edge
- Top clearance so a stacked pallet does not crush the drum
- Never let the base and shade share a well in a lamp box
- Corner protection, that is where the load land in transit
- Corrugated outer whenever lamp packaging ship on it own
Nearly every damage claim we get shown come from shade contact, not from the base.
Structures We Build
- Corrugated shipper with divided cradle our most ordered lamp box
- Double wall carton for floor lamp and heavier ceramic base
- Tray and hood two piece quick to load at volume
- Litho laminated corrugated full color retail lamp packaging
- Window carton shows the shade fabric on shelf
- Rigid box designer and gift lamp packaging
Sizes We Print Regular
Every lamp box is built to your product, though these come up often:
- 10" x 10" x 14" for a small bedside lamp box
- 14" x 14" x 18" for a standard table lamp
- 16" x 16" x 22" for a large ceramic base
- 12" x 12" x 40" for a floor lamp with sectional pole
- 8" x 8" x 10" for a desk or clip lamp packaging carton
- 18" x 18" x 24" for lamp with a wide drum shade
Measure the shade at it widest point, not the base. Shade diameter set the carton footprint nearly every time.
Board For Fragile And Tall
- B flute as our baseline for a boxed table lamp
- Double wall on floor lamp, ceramic and anything over a few kilo
- E flute only on small desk and clip model
- SBS C1S litho laminated where you want retail print with strength
- Rigid greyboard 36pt for designer lamp box
- Kraft corrugated for trade and flat pack range
Tall carton buckle if the board is light. On anything past 18 inch high we push client toward double wall.
Everything Else In The Carton
- Separate bay for cord so it does not press the shade
- Bulb in a molded pulp nest if one is included
- Harp, finial and screw in a small parts bag under a flap
- Assembly sheet flat, not folded into a corner
- Anti scratch wrap on a polished or brass base
What The Panel Needs To Say
- Bulb type and max wattage, E26, E27 or GU10
- Whether a bulb is included
- Overall height and shade diameter
- Cord length and switch type
- Base material, ceramic, metal, wood or glass
- Voltage, plug type and barcode with quiet zone
Our prepress team check it all against the dieline so nothing get trimmed at the edge.
Greener Ways To Pack It
- Recycled corrugated lamp box with no lamination
- Molded pulp cradle instead of EPS foam
- FSC certified board, certificate on request
- Soy based ink through the run
- Paper cord tie in place of plastic
- Right sized lamp packaging so you are not shipping air
What It Is Like Working With Us
- 100 unit minimum on any lamp box design
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof before we print
- Free dieline drawn by our own designer
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business day
- Free shipping worldwide, nothing hidden
- One contact from first artwork to final delivery
Frequently Asked Questions
Should the shade ship attached or separate?
Separate, always. A shade fitted to the harp will get crushed the moment anything press on the top of the lamp packaging.
Which board for a floor lamp?
Double wall, and usually a sectional design so the pole break down. A single long carton flex badly and it cost more to freight.
How much is a lamp box?
Rough estimate is $1.10 to $2.60 per unit for corrugated with cradle, $2.00 to $4.20 for litho laminated print and $3.50 to $8.50 for rigid at moderate quantity. Size and insert type move it a lot. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
Can you include the bulb safely?
Yes, in a molded pulp nest away from the base. Loose bulb in a lamp box is asking for glass in the shade.
How do we stop a ceramic base cracking?
Snug cradle plus corner protection. Movement is what break ceramic, and a loose fit is the usual cause.
Do you supply the small parts bag?
We build the well and the flap for it. Paper bag we can supply, poly you would normally source.
Is a window useful for a lamp?
Sometimes, when the shade fabric is the selling point. On plain shade we would put the money into print instead.
