Cordless tech is finally feeling warm and cosy – hello hygge vibe
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Let’s be honest, there never was much of an allure attached to the shelf tagged ‘USB lamp’ at the gadget store. Luckily, tastes and tech have moved on from the sometimes gimmicky, most often uninspiring rechargeable lighting solutions to an exciting new realm of stylish must-have portable lamp designs that glow with character.
‘Without cables acting as a pesky anchor, it’s no surprise cordless lamps have grown in popularity,’ says Rohan Blacker, Pooky founder. ‘Perched on a kitchen shelf as a piece to admire, placed in the bathroom to create a moody members’ club feel, styled as part of a dining table spread or taken out to your patio as the evenings draw in – with our new ways of living,portable lamps provide that much needed all-round flexibility.’
ARC TRIUMPH
Ferm Living introduced its USB powered Meridian lamp, inspired by geometric forms, last year and it’s been so popular the brand has updated the model several times already in covetable hues. Just launched – a glinting new brushed steel version for the holidays. £148.52 (fermliving.com)
WIRELESS WONDERS
These personality-filled cordless lamps made of glossy acrylic cleverly light up spaces without any glare. Panthella Mini, £370 (louispoulsen.com)
SOFT TOUCH
Luxury Italian furniture brand Ethimo has launched a rechargeable table lamp. Teak bases with colourful linen shades prove smart tech homeware can do soft and luxe. Gaia, price on request (ethimo.com)
THOROUGHLY CHARMING
Pooky’s small but perfectly formed Phileas will elevate any nook with its boutique hotel charm. Choose your own shade to pair with its antique brass base and discreet power button. Phileas, from £115 (pooky.com)