{"id":3356,"date":"2026-05-04T23:22:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T23:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightingnewsnow.com\/?p=3356"},"modified":"2026-05-04T23:22:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T23:22:35","slug":"all-charged-up-cordless-lamps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightingnewsnow.com\/?p=3356","title":{"rendered":"All Charged Up"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The cordless lamp category has reached the high end \u2013 if last week\u2019s High Point Market is any indication \u2013 with luxe materials such as alabaster, marble, glass, and brass.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Originally developed as a temporary solution during the occasional power outage or camping trip, rechargeable lighting has evolved from a utility light function to an ambiance-setting accent for upscale restaurant tables and hotel reception desks over the past 10 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manufacturers exhibiting at the recent spring High Point Market have elevated the category further by introducing full-sized decorative lamps and wet-listed lanterns for both indoor and outdoor use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improvements in technology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are several methods of charging battery-powered lamps, depending on the manufacturer. Some of the lamps shown at High Point are charged via a designated charger station base; some are equipped with a USB\/USB-C port; and others rely on rechargeable bulbs. Regardless of how they are charged, battery life has greatly improved in the years since the category debuted. Most models provide up to six or eight hours of light per charge depending on whether different light levels are offered. Buster + Punch, for example, reports that its Takeout portable lantern can run for approximately 14 hours at full power.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike their utility-based counterparts \u2013 whose primarily purpose is maximum brightness and tend to be in the 5000K color temperature range \u2013 these decorative rechargeable lamps are offered in warmer color temperatures (typically 2700K) that blend in with residential light levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the recent High Point Market, there were noticeably more rechargeable lamps that are  IP65 wet-rated for outdoor use, particularly in large lantern styles. Manufacturers said the popularity of outdoor living spaces \u2013 from larger patios and decks to outdoor kitchens and generously sized pool and bar areas for entertaining \u2013 has led to the growing demand for wet-rated products.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upgrades in style<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When decorative battery-powered lamps first came on the scene, the primary style was a simple candlestick with contemporary flair. While that look remains popular, last week\u2019s High Point Market is proof that manufacturers are branching out to target consumers who favor more traditional designs. Lamps with reeded columns, ornate capitals, pleated fabric shades, and classic materials such as marble and alabaster, glazed ceramic, polished brass, crystal, and glass debuted along with larger proportions in either height or width.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latest cordless lamps look less like they are intended for temporary use and more like longer-term lighting solutions for settings without the convenience of electrical outlets (i.e. apartments, restaurant tables, bookshelves, outdoor areas). Not needing to be dependent on the availability of an outlet also permits greater design flexibility when illuminating a room.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where the original fleet of cordless lamps on the market hit a mid-level price point \u2013 Target,  Walmart and Kohls all currently offer decorative rechargeable lamps that retail for under $25 \u2013 the premium materials used in these new upscale versions command an elevated price tag. For example, Visual Comfort\u2019s Ralph Lauren Thatcher traditional-style rechargeable lamp ranges in retail price from $629 to $1299; Currey & Company\u2019s traditional brass rechargeable retails for approximately $740; and Arteriors\u2019 Chanell cordless lamp featuring Calacatta Viola marble sells for around $1,440. For this reason, lighting showrooms offering higher-end cordless lamps should position the category as an attractive solution for hard-to-light areas.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a look at some of the battery-powered lighting that debuted at last week\u2019s High Point Market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some of Arteriors\u2019 newest cordless lamps feature bases made of Calacatta Viola marble (left) and iron (right).<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Visual Comfort\u2019s rechargeable accent lamps include the new bubble glass model by Marie Flanigan (left), the Terri round accent lamp by Thomas O\u2019Brien (center) and two wet-rated exterior lanterns by Kelly Wearstel.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Visual Comfort offered brass rechargeable lamps in a transitional look as well as\u00a0 traditional.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Among Currey & Company\u2019s cordless lamps (including one from Bunny Williams) are models featuring brass, marble (not shown) and painted wood.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Buster + Punch\u2019s cordless Takeout light is made from solid metal with the company\u2019s signature cross-knurl pattern. The heavy-duty glass shade is built for durability, and the lamp is \u201cstep dimmable\u201d by touch.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Part of Hudson Valley Lighting Group, Troy Lighting\u2019s new Maltby lantern is wrapped in woven polypropylene cord and available in two sizes. It is weather-resistant and can be used as a table lamp or hung on a small or large wall hook as a sconce. The Gareth rechargeable glass lantern (right) is offered in multiple sizes and has a mixed-finish combination of Textured Bronze and Patina Brass. \u00a0The pillar candle provides a traditional, timeless look.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Two of Adesso\u2019s newest rechargeable models evoke a Scandinavian wood aesthetic while other new lanterns feature patterned glass and a leather strap handle.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Zafferano America debuted its new Flaminia cordless lamp (left) featuring a classic silhouette and a pleated fabric lampshade. It has touch control for switching on, adjusting brightness, and selecting color temperature (2200K, 2700K, 3000K). The battery will last approximately 7 to 8 hours at full power. The fabric shade is also available as an option on the Poldina Classic series.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Zafferano America\u2019s PushUp Pro cordless lamp turns on and off with a simple push. The spring-powered diffuser casts a wide 30-inch diameter of light. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, it stands 3.9 inches high and offers touch-dimming plus three color temperatures. The battery provides approximately 12 hours of light on a single charge.<\/em> At left, Neil Fleisher, vp\/sales, demostrates how it can also be tapped by foot if placed along a boat dock, deck floor, or the perimeter of a patio.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Zafferano America\u2019s ultra-thin Carolina rechargeable lamps (left) have metal shades, touch control on the base, three color temperatures (2200K, 2700K, 3000K) and dimming. The removable and rechargeable light module offers up to 9 hours of light at full power. At right, the newest version of the Pino lamp has a rounded base that provides a rocking movement.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The cordless lamp category has reached the high end \u2013 if last week\u2019s High Point Market is any indication \u2013 with luxe materials such as alabaster, marble, glass, and brass. 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