Portable lamps: choosing the perfect light for a personal experience
Perfect allies of the contemporary home and an ever-changing lifestyle, portable and rechargeable lamps can be taken anywhere—even outdoors for a candlelight picnic, in the garden, or on the terrace. But how do you choose the ideal wireless lamp? Whatever the need or desire, options range from collectible, rechargeable versions of great lighting classics to small light sculptures that can be displayed and moved in any room. These functional and versatile solutions adapt to various situations, providing intimate, soft lighting for tables or other spaces.
An iconic miniature light that can be effortlessly moved between rooms, radiating a unique light amplified by the story it tells. Among the classics of lighting design, Verner Panton's creations are particularly suited to reinterpretations in mini and wireless formats. Louis Poulsen's portable Panthella is available in two sizes, and the V2 version makes it perfect for outdoor spaces with IP44 water resistance.
The Flowerpot VP9 by &Tradition is a natural evolution of the Verner Panton lamp. Its playful, colorful shapes fit seamlessly into different environments, adding an authentic touch of style to any space.
Martinelli Luce's Pipistrello transforms into the Minipipistrello, an innovative portable and dimmable version with a rechargeable battery and touch sensor, allowing you to take this Gae Aulenti icon wherever you wish.
Alongside wireless reissues of iconic lamps, new designs of small light sculptures emerge as true decorative objects, bringing soft illumination and a touch of style and sophistication.
The Cachalot lamp, designed by Yoshiki Matsuyama for the Japanese brand Ambientec, is a luminous object of extraordinary decorative value. When switched off, it stands out as a small crystalline sculpture; when switched on, it emits a soft glow, adding a poetic note to its surroundings.
The Seine lamp, designed by Space Copenhagen for Gubi, draws inspiration from the shimmering reflections of light on water. This effect is achieved through a special layered glass treatment that imparts a sandblasted, soft texture, creating a dreamy and delicate ambiance. The lamp's portable version elevates wireless lighting with unmatched elegance.
To illuminate tables at home or in settings such as restaurants or lounge bars, the smallest lamps in lighting design take on slender shapes to fit discreetly on tabletops without taking up much space, featuring touch and dimmable technology for easy light adjustment, and an elegant, exclusive aesthetic that completes table settings with originality.
The TeTaTeT is the quintessential vis-à-vis lamp, the first portable light considered an icon in its category and an unmistakable reference for table lighting. Its minimalist profile blends seamlessly into its surroundings, offering an ideal user experience thanks to its technological features. The Flûte version, with its transparent stem, brings a touch of magic and extraordinary lightness to the table.
Vincent Van Duysen designed the Gustave lamp for Flos with the goal of creating a portable table lighting solution that combines technological innovation and sustainability. Available in both Residential and Hospitality versions, Gustave illuminates a wide area with a ring of light that extends up to one meter from the source, creating a warm and sophisticated atmosphere.
The Boucle and Knokke lamps by Éric De Dormael for DCWéditions are presented as small metal sculptures, accompanying convivial moments with a romantic and evocative atmosphere.
The Sylvestrina lamp by Santa & Cole innovatively reinterprets candlelight, evoking an intimate and soft ambiance. Its design, while simple, expresses the creative essence of the idea from which it was born.
Similarly, Valerio Sommella's design of the Sorrento portable lamp for Nemo innovatively restyles the classic candelabra. It features transparent methacrylate diffusers that mimic the glow of candle flames by indirectly illuminating the surface, with the added feature of adjustable light intensity.
Wireless lamps revolutionize the use and potential of light, emphasizing their versatile and functional nature. Many are accessorized with practical handles and elements that allow for flexible, dynamic, and sometimes transformative applications.
The Piton lamp, designed by Tom Chung for Muuto, recalls the traditional battery-operated flashlight. Its essential profile, shaped like a handle into which the bulb fits, allows for special handling and the possibility of hanging it to provide overhead lighting.
The Quasar lamp, designed by Samy Rio for Petite Friture, is sustainable and easy to place where needed, thanks to its practical lanyard. Its weatherproof anodized aluminum design lets you adjust the LED light intensity, offering nine combinations.
Fatboy's new Oloha collection, available in three sizes, emphasizes the versatility of portable lamps. The design features a concave circular shape with a removable magnetic light body. Usable as a table or wall lamp, individually or in clusters, it elevates the flexibility of wireless lamps to new heights.
Similarly, Axolight's Float collection, conceived by Mario Alessiani, explores the multifunctionality of light with a transformative principle. The Float battery-operated lamp, with its subtle stand design and interchangeable shades, can function as a table, floor, wall, or pendant lamp, adapting to various uses.
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