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They are the ultimate mood-setters.
It's time to banish unsightly wires, because cordless lamps are becoming the must-have lighting choice in interiors.
Loved for their practicality, these rechargeable battery-powered lamps offer an ambient glow while allowing for endless styling opportunities (and removing the need to use a plug socket, of course). Cordless lamps are a common design feature in restaurants, hotels and spas, and their portability makes it easy to set the mood wherever you need it, from lighting up a dark corner of a room to an intimate dinner setting.
From scalloped pastel designs to modern mushroom lamps, we've scoured the websites of our favourite retailers to find the best cordless lamps available to buy now.
This sweet design is perfect for brightening up a dark corner, and will work just as well in a living room as it would in a kids' bedroom. This slim model is particularly lightweight, making it extra easy to move around the house. Wooden touches soften the look and bring a sense of warmth.
| Size | 40.8cm x 16cm |
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| Battery duration | 5 hours |
Cosy meets contemporary with this small cordless table lamp. The soft fabric shade is sure to add a warm and comforting feel to any living room or bedroom.
| Size | 25cm x 17cm |
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Bring an industrial edge to any room or garden with the Hector cordless lamp. Available in pewter grey, chrome, or brass as shown here, as well as a choice of two sizes, this sturdy design is built to last.
| Size | Large 41cm x 16cm Small 30cm x 12cm |
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| Battery duration | 8 hours |
Contemporary in both design and performance, this sleek yet chunky table lamp is great for any modern coffee table. And at less than £10, it's a real bargain, too.
| Size | 24.5cm x 11cm |
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| Battery duration | 13 hours |
One for the design lovers, this cordless lamp is by Kartell and screams of all the usual design quirks we'd expect from this brand. The cut glass effect design merges modern and traditional styles, plus it's available in a range of colours, including pink, smoke grey and green, as shown here.
| Size | 26 x 12cm |
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| Battery duration | 8 hours |
This pretty tapered lamp features a touch button to turn the warm white light on or off, and it also allows you to choose a less bright setting to create a more subtle, soothing glow. The tapered design is available in wall lights too for a complete scheme.
| Size | 33xm x 14cm |
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| Battery duration | 6 hours |
A statement addition for any living room or dining room, this cordless lamp has a curved cylindrical base and a large semi-circular shade, creating an organic, minimalist look. We love this sleek white hue, but it's also available in a rich dark green, as well.
| Size | 26cm x 18cm |
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| Battery duration | 8 hours |
Bring some texture to your scheme with this woven table lamp. Designed to be used both inside and outdoors, it has a dimmer switch so you can choose from three brightness settings. From your bedside table to your garden table, this is a great all-rounder.
| Size | 38.1cm x 15.2cm |
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Simple and timeless, this cordless lamp is taller than most, making it ideal for narrow console tables, where it will cast an inviting glow. Simply tap the top of the shade to adjust the light's brightness and even the colour of the light too – purple and red light options make this a fun choice for a little one's room.
| Size | 38cm x 12cm |
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| Battery duration | 8 hours |
Next do lamps so well, and this gorgeous design proves that they do cordless lamps well too. With a textured base and matching sage green shade, it's a piece that will work nicely in most schemes. We're picturing this on a cosy living room coffee table.
| Size | 26.5 x18cm |
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| Battery duration | 8 hours |
Another great gold option is this one from Dusk. With three brightness settings, it's the perfect addition to your desk or bedside table.
| Size | 35 x 10 cm |
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| Battery duration | 6-7 hours |
With literally hundreds of shades to choose from, depending on your existing decor and taste, this fantastic option from Pooky is one that you'll treasure for many years to come.
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