Like most design-minded people, I have strong feelings about lighting. Yes, I'll always denounce the 'big light' and cool-toned bulbs, but my grievances run deeper. I know lamps have coexisted with trailing cables for decades without controversy, but I find a tangle of cords so unsightly. Something about a clean silhouette — no strings attached, literally — just scratches my brain, not to mention the fact you can freely move the light wherever the mood (or furniture) dictates.
The problem is, I'm all about lighting that feels weighty, expensive, and design-led, and for a long time, most rechargeable lamps didn't quite measure up. In its early infancy, portable lighting all seemed to share the same style (as well as a cheaper, lightweight feel).
