Rechargeable LED Hat Lamp

A tall, slim figure in a broad-brimmed hat, where the brim is the shade and the light sits beneath it. Standing 35 cm high but only 5 cm wide, it takes up almost no surface area, which is unusual for something with this much visual character. Switched off it reads as a small sculpture; switched on it becomes a soft pool of light on a shelf or a bedside table.

Brightness is controlled by touch: a tap on the body steps it through the levels, with no visible switch or dangling cable to spoil the silhouette. The 1800 mAh lithium battery runs it cordless, so it can move from a desk to a windowsill to a dinner table without hunting for a socket, and recharges when it runs low.

Five finishes are offered: deep grey, black, gold, orange green and blue green. The light is warm and low, suited to late reading, a hallway shelf, a bedside or a restaurant-style glow on a table rather than to lighting a room. It makes an easy gift for someone who likes design objects. Charge it fully before first use and wipe with a dry cloth.

• Material: plastic
• Dimensions: 35 cm H x 5 cm W (13.8 x 1.9 in)
• Lighting: adjustable LED
• Control: touch sensor, no visible switch
• Power: rechargeable 1800 mAh lithium battery, cordless
• Colours: deep grey, black, gold, orange green, blue green
• Placement: tabletop, shelf, bedside
• Style: modern, minimalist, sculptural