Cordless Lamps Are the Ultimate Moodsetter—Here Are the 17 Best Ones

This cabana-striped duo of cordless table lamps is perfect for adding some playful color to your space. After just two hours of charging, you can bring it anywhere in your home, or even use it outdoors for al fresco dining.

This lamp charges in just 40 minutes, so it’s ready for last-minute guests. Consider it instant ambience. At the touch of the glass ripple shade, it dims to the brightness of your choice, and you can switch between three color temperatures.

Unlike most of the additions on this list, this wavy lamp is battery-powered, so there’s no need to charge it up. The hand-blown glass vessel makes a beautiful accent piece even when it’s switched off. There’s also a purple-streaked colorway for a more playful addition to a den or a teen’s room.

This touch-activated mushroom lamp comes in seven different colors, so you can even mix and match to suit your room’s color palette. You can leave it plugged in as a bedside lamp, or carry it around with you. And at up to 30 hours, it’s one of the longest-lasting lamps on our list, with dimmable LED lights that emit low heat.

When Associate Shopping Editor Janae McKenzie set out to furnish her first solo apartment on a budget, lighting was one of her main priorities. She discovered a two-for-one deal on Amazon featuring a lamp with three dimmable settings, perfect for achieving that “dimly-lit bistro look” on her dining room table. The lamps offer 40 hours of battery life and are easy to carry from room to room.

“I’m pretty indecisive and like to switch up the look of my home, which is why I love these versatile lamps,” she says. “They look right whether they’re flanking my TV on a console or adding extra light to my coffee table. I can even place one in the kitchen and one on the dining table to tie the two spaces together.”

We love bobbin furniture because it conjures up English cottage vibes, charming yet playful. And now you can find the same detail in a cordless lamp from Addison Ross (a family-owned and operated company based in England!). This one features three adjustable light levels and comes in nine different glossy colors, with each one offering up to 10 hours of battery life on its brightest setting.

Most of the cordless lamps on our list have an elongated, tall shape, but if you’re in the market for an orb-like light, West Elm offers the perfect one in navy, walnut, or cream. It’ll look great styled on a bookshelf or on a side table, where you need a burst of light to ward off the shadows. Note: This LED light is fully integrated into the fixture and cannot be changed out.

Doesn’t this small cordless lamp remind you of a canelé? While it may not light up an entire room, it’s the perfect petite piece to place on a bookshelf, above a mantel, or even on the coffee table when you need a touch of mood lighting.

Measuring 12.6 inches high and 5.9 inches wide, this vintage-inspired set of cordless lamps is bright enough to cast a soft glow on the table and not so big as to get in the way of conversation between you and the other person. It has three lighting modes, allowing you to adjust the ambiance as desired.

Let’s add some playfulness, perhaps? While the personality-packed lamp speaks for itself, we’ll add that Pooky has a reputation for its luxurious yet relatively affordable designs. The base is available in clear, amber, and green, and you can choose from an abundance of lampshades to customize your lamp’s look. And a battery life of 15 hours proves this beauty is as functional as it is fabulous.

Created in collaboration with acclaimed chef Marcus Samuelsson, this contract-grade table lamp is as pristine as it gets. Available in antique brass and matte black, its layered design offers a distinctive touch that truly sets it apart.

If you’re always on the lookout for patio essentials for your outdoor gatherings, or if you enjoy evening strolls, this portable lantern is the perfect investment. With a battery life of up to eight hours and a weatherproof exterior that can withstand dust and splashes, it’s designed for durability. Weighing just two pounds, it’s easy to carry, but you might also consider adding a matching stand if you prefer to hang it.

Who said we had to stick to traditional lamp shapes? For a more modern take on lighting, consider this rechargeable accent globe designed by Sean Lavin. Crafted with hand-rubbed antique glass, this head-turning design adds some oomph to any space and features built-in three-way dimming for customizable ambiance.

Having a couple of portable table lamps on hand is a fantastic idea for your kitchen. In powder-coated aluminum, this Serena & Lily table lamp can certainly stand the test of time indoors as you cook and outdoors if you take dinner into the garden. Despite its sleek, simple design, this beauty can last you up to nine hours of an inviting glow–making it a reliable choice on the list.

This lamp may be petite, but it’s sure to stand out on any console, table, or surface you display it on. Its high-style design and aged-brass finishes aren’t the only selling points—it’s worth noting that you can use this mini lamp while it charges, which takes up to 3.5 hours.