Freed from wires, the modern table lamp has become a small sculpture of light. An object that can move through the home as easily as it transforms it. These portable designs bring warmth and atmosphere to every corner, from the dining table to the garden, combining intelligent function with quiet, sculptural form.
Pao Portable Lamp by HAY
Created in collaboration with Naoto Fukasawa, HAY’s Pao lamp distils lighting down to its purest form. Crafted from polycarbonate, its soft, dome-like shape conceals an integrated touch dimmer, offering effortless control and a glow that feels calm and considered.
Flowerpot Portable Lamp by &Tradition
Verner Panton’s iconic design takes new form in the Flowerpot VP9, a cordless reinterpretation of the 1960s original. With its playful dome silhouette and three-step dimmer, it delivers atmosphere anywhere – from balcony evenings to bedside reading.
Ray Portable Lamp by Audo Copenhagen
Daniel Schofield’s Ray lamp nods to the practicality of old mining lamps, balancing nostalgia with modern utility. A warm, dimmable light and integrated handle make it easy to move between spaces, its powder-coated finish giving quiet emphasis to form.
Ruby Portable Lamp by Soho Home
Inspired by Soho House Amsterdam, the Ruby pairs brass and mirrored chrome in a compact, rechargeable design. The pleated shade and three-stage dimmer lend a touch of intimacy, making it ideal for soft, late-night illumination.
Arum Portable Lamp by Ferm Living
The Arum’s petal-shaped shade and sculptural stem translate beautifully into this cordless version. Powder-coated iron and aluminium frame its gentle three-step glow, creating an elegant, mobile source of ambient light.
Kizu Portable Lamp by New Works
Lars Tornøe’s Kizu lamp finds balance between marble solidity and fluid form. Its portable iteration maintains the same sculptural tension, with a recessed dimmer and up to ten hours of battery life. A piece as tactile as it is functional.
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