There is a popular trend on both TikTok and Instagram lately, particularly on accounts that focus on interior design. “Don’t use the big light,” the videos say, warning viewers that overhead lighting is not as aesthetically pleasing because of its harsh and unflattering nature.
Instead, the video continues, use lamps. But not just any ordinary table lamp – portable lamps are preferred, thanks to their moveable nature, compact size, and stylish designs that will fit in various corners of a home – from living spaces to more intimate areas like bathrooms and bedrooms. Versatility aside, portable lamps also serve as a decorative element with the multitude of shapes, styles, sizes, and colors they come in.
In addition to aesthetics and their warm glow, using portable lamps around the home also does wonders for lowering power consumption, which translates to cost savings. How? Energy saving features of these lamps can be credited to a combination of LED technology and long battery life, which minimizes the need for them to be always plugged in.
(Related: Set the mood with portable lamps)
The options are endless when it comes to choosing the right portable lamp, but here are five models – from new designs to classic collectibles – to get you started and are sure to fit into any home perfectly.
- MELT PORTABLE BY TOM DIXON
- PANTHELLA 250 PORTABLE BY LOUIS POULSEN
- PETRA PORTABLE BY PARACHILNA
- EASE PORTABLE LAMP BY MUUTO
- SALT PORTABLE LAMP BY GRAU
MELT PORTABLE BY TOM DIXON
The MELT lamp is part of the PORTABLES series recently launched by Tom Dixon, and is super expressive, skillfully engineered, and highly compact in size. The lamp, which comes in gold, copper, or silver, is versatile and adaptable, making it the perfect choice for a variety of uses. It features three dimmable settings and has a nine-hour battery life before needing to be recharged.
- MELT PORTABLE BY TOM DIXON
- PANTHELLA 250 PORTABLE BY LOUIS POULSEN
- PETRA PORTABLE BY PARACHILNA
- EASE PORTABLE LAMP BY MUUTO
- SALT PORTABLE LAMP BY GRAU
PANTHELLA 250 PORTABLE BY LOUIS POULSEN
The Panthella 250 Portable Lamp is the portable version of the popular Panthella Table Lamp, with a shade that has a diamter of 250 mm. The piece emits a downward light, which is reflected in the trumpet-shaped base of the lamp. Once charged, the lamp becomes the perfect, stylish companion indoors, on the balcony, or anywhere else there isn’t access to electricity.
- MELT PORTABLE BY TOM DIXON
- PANTHELLA 250 PORTABLE BY LOUIS POULSEN
- PETRA PORTABLE BY PARACHILNA
- EASE PORTABLE LAMP BY MUUTO
- SALT PORTABLE LAMP BY GRAU
PETRA PORTABLE BY PARACHILNA
While small, the Petra Portable lamp, designed by Jordi Veciana, is big on style and immediately makes a stylish impact. The lamp’s cylindrical base and conical shade are both made from a single piece of alabaster, giving it heft. It also features a two-step touch dimmer with a battery duration of 24 hours at 50% and 15 hours at 100%.
- MELT PORTABLE BY TOM DIXON
- PANTHELLA 250 PORTABLE BY LOUIS POULSEN
- PETRA PORTABLE BY PARACHILNA
- EASE PORTABLE LAMP BY MUUTO
- SALT PORTABLE LAMP BY GRAU
EASE PORTABLE LAMP BY MUUTO
The Ease Portable Lamp is inspired by the shape of traditional table lamps and executed in a carriable size, making it suitable to take wherever — from the bedside and reading nook to the coffee table or the home office. The lamp offers a high-quality dimmable, no-glare light with three levels, striking the perfect balance between atmospheric and functional lighting.
- MELT PORTABLE BY TOM DIXON
- PANTHELLA 250 PORTABLE BY LOUIS POULSEN
- PETRA PORTABLE BY PARACHILNA
- EASE PORTABLE LAMP BY MUUTO
- SALT PORTABLE LAMP BY GRAU
SALT PORTABLE LAMP BY GRAU
Salt is the first ever portable light designed for wellbeing. Its warm glow naturally helps increase the production of melatonin, providing a proven calming effect on the body. Its new function, Sunset Sleep, is a dimming curve that accompanies the user while falling asleep. It activates a timer that automatically dims the light and switches it off after 30 minutes. Available in orange, black, sand white, and sun orange.
For more information, visit XTRA’s showroom located at 6 Raffles Boulevard, #02-48 Marina Square, Singapore 039594
Website: www.xtra.com.sg
Telephone: +65 6336 0688
Whatsapp: +65 9177 5321
Email: contactus@xtra.com.sg
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