The glass shade is what makes this warmer work as a lamp rather than just a heat source. Light passes through the glass rather than being contained in metal, so it casts a genuine glow across a bedside or a side table, and the dimmable control lets you set it from working brightness down to an evening ember. Functionally it does what every candle warmer does, and does it well: it melts the top of a candle from above so the fragrance releases without a flame — no soot on the jar, no burnt wick, no tunnelling, and nothing to remember to blow out. Available with a black or gold handle to suit your room.
Specifications
| Construction | Metal body with glass shade |
| Lighting | Dimmable |
| Operation | Warms candles from above, flameless |
| Handle colours | Black, gold |
| Suits | Bedrooms, living rooms, offices |
Buying guide
Match the lamp height to your candle jar: the bulb should sit above the wax without touching it. Use candles in heat-safe glass or ceramic jars rather than tins, which conduct heat unpredictably. Soy and coconut wax release fragrance best under gentle heat; dense paraffin can be slower. Run it at full brightness initially to melt the top layer and start the scent, then dim it for the evening. Switch it off before sleeping, and keep the surface below protected while wax is molten — the pool stays liquid as long as the lamp is on.
How it compares
Against burning a candle, a warmer gives fragrance with no flame and makes the candle last several times longer. Against a metal-shaded warmer, the glass shade casts more light and works better as a lamp. Against an oil diffuser, it uses candles you already own and adds no humidity.
Frequently asked questions
Does it light the room as well?
Yes - the glass shade lets light through, so it works as a bedside or side table lamp, and the dimmer sets the level.
What candles work best?
Soy or coconut wax in heat-safe glass or ceramic jars. Tins conduct heat unpredictably and dense paraffin releases scent more slowly.
Can I leave it on overnight?
Treat it like any lamp - switch it off before sleeping, and keep the surface beneath protected while the wax pool is molten.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.
Pairs well with
- Dimmable Electric Candle Warmer Lamp in Metal
- Electric Candle Warmer Lamp in Metal, Black or White
- Electric Candle Warmer with Bamboo Base and Top, Dimmable
Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.
Last updated: 1 May 2026
We deliver across Kenya and ship select products regionally. This page explains our handling times, delivery options, and rates.
1. Order Processing
Orders placed before 2:00 PM (EAT) on a business day are processed the same day. Orders placed after 2:00 PM, on weekends, or on public holidays are processed the next business day.
2. Delivery Times
| Destination | Estimated Delivery |
|---|---|
| Nairobi CBD & environs | Same day or next business day |
| Greater Nairobi & Kiambu | 1–2 business days |
| Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret | 2–4 business days |
| Other Kenyan towns | 3–7 business days |
| East Africa (regional) | 5–14 business days |
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- Upcountry (via courier or G4S/SGR): calculated at checkout based on weight and destination.
- Bulk & fragile items: we may quote you a custom rate before dispatch.
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5. Delivery Issues
If your package has not arrived within the estimated time frame, please contact us at info@wimukitchen.com or call +254 758 157 035. We will follow up with the courier on your behalf.
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Choose "Pickup" at checkout to collect your order from our Platinum Plaza showroom in Nairobi CBD at no extra cost. We will email you when the order is ready.
Quick answers from the WIMU Kitchen team. Need more help? WhatsApp us or email orders@wimukitchen.com.
Does it light the room as well?
Yes - the glass shade lets light through, so it works as a bedside or side table lamp, and the dimmer sets the level.
What candles work best?
Soy or coconut wax in heat-safe glass or ceramic jars. Tins conduct heat unpredictably and dense paraffin releases scent more slowly.
Can I leave it on overnight?
Treat it like any lamp - switch it off before sleeping, and keep the surface beneath protected while the wax pool is molten.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.