Hat Lamp Rechargeable Desk Light

The Hat Lamp turns a desk light into a small piece of sculpture: a tall slim figure wearing a wide brim, with the light sitting under the hat so the glow falls downward in a neat circle. It stands 35 centimetres high and only 5 wide, so it takes almost no room on a shelf or bedside table. Five finishes are offered, black, deep grey, gold, blue green and orange green, from quiet to distinctly playful.

The body is moulded plastic, which keeps the lamp light enough to move around one-handed without feeling flimsy. Brightness is adjusted by touch: a gentle tap on the sensor steps the LED up or down, so there is no switch or dial breaking the silhouette. A 1800 mAh rechargeable lithium battery powers it, which means no trailing cord across a desk and no fixed position. The output is soft and ambient, better suited to mood lighting and evening reading than to bright detailed work.

It suits a home office, a study shelf, a bedside table, a lounge sideboard, or a hallway console that needs a low warm glow after dark. There is nothing to install, so charge it, tap it on and set it wherever it looks right. It also makes a straightforward gift for someone who likes design-led objects. Recharge only with a suitable USB supply, keep the lamp away from water and heat sources, and place it out of reach of small children and pets.

• Material: plastic
• Dimensions: 35 cm high x 5 cm wide
• Control: touch sensor with adjustable brightness
• Power: rechargeable 1800 mAh lithium battery
• Light source: adjustable LED
• Colours: black, deep grey, gold, blue green, orange green
• Placement: tabletop, indoor use only