Can we review cordless lamps?
cyn427 (z. 7, N. VA)
11 days ago
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daki
11 days agolast modified: 11 days agoI purchased a Zafferano Pina lamp last fall after I found it on sale during black Friday ($100). I use it in the mornings and evenings at our small breakfast table which has no overhead lighting (under a skylight). Now with longer days, I haven’t needed to use it daily.
- It is made out of aluminum and has a good heft and nice finish.
- It uses a charging base, so it does not need to be plugged in. I’m not sure how long it takes to recharge as I tend to do that overnight.
- It claims to have a 13 hour battery life. I charge it once a week or when I think about it.
- The lampshade focuses the light towards the table, so this model would not be ideal for ambient lighting, but it has a pleasant cozy glow. I usually have it on the 2700k or 3000k setting. It is also dimmable.
- I would definitely buy the brand again, ideally on sale
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11 days agolast modified: 11 days ago
gardener123
11 days agolast modified: 11 days agoI love these from Pooky, don't own them so I can't speak to brightness, etc... But so pretty, lots of options.
I purchased guest room sconces from Modern Lantern. I love how they charge. The sconce hangs on a metal clip. You simply lift the sconce, remove the battery to charge, and replace the sconce while the battery charges. Warm lighting at about 45W incandescent equivalent. I have to thank mtn for that. Her thread sent me down the proverbial rabbit hole at about the same time I got an exorbitant quote from an electrician to hardwire sconces on a hurricane proof wall.
Pic 1 is pooky, 2 is Modern Lantern.
ETA bloggers have discount codes, so search before you purchase!
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ratherbesewing
11 days agoRechargeable light bulbs are available too which allows more flexibility on the lamp choice.. The Big A has them, but this site will NOT let me copy/paste. I am personally looking for outdoor lamps for a patio table. The battery operated candle lanterns aren’t very bright.
Here’s a example of the rechargeable light bulbs.
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