My good friends (where I dine frequently) have these and I LOVE them, I like the small shade because on the table they are quite similar to candles and don't block the view of other diners. They are very bright for things like jigsaws but the light shines down so doesn't get in your eyes and are dimmable for dining. They love them.

https://www.lumens.com/pina-pro-rechargeable-led-table-lamp-by-zafferano-america-AILP311315.html

I am seeing those a lot at restaurants now, but can't get past the funny proportions. Love the function though!

Minor inconveniences, eh Pal? Sort of along the lines of, ”It is better to look good than to feel good.”

pal...news to me. Pretty cool antique! They really did that! 😂

I’m sorry that there are not more battery operated lamps in the world.

I get this warning when trying to learn more about the battery life of these lamps.

There were an awful lot of very dangerous electric appliances when electricity was first developed for residential use.

Wires without insulation at the terminals, run on the outside of walls, a clothing iron that had bare wires screwed onto the terminals. like we see with light switches protected inside a junction box, and the mentality was like "Oh don't touch that right there you could kill yourself"

This was essentially an electric blanket and the light fixtures had sharp prongs on the bottom and you could stab the tablecloth with the fixture wherever you wanted to put the light.

You’re so right about electric appliances. As kids, we got minor shocks regularly by plugging in the toaster. Sparks and a jolt. My dad was always preaching, ”Dont touch wires with wet hands!” I haven’t had a shock in 50 years, thank goodness. They hurt!

Sorry about the thread creep. I do like the ones you posted and I think they would work well as tablescape lighting. The only ones I don't think I get would be the brushed silver, they seem a little too contemporary for your house.

The big A has lots, Mtn, at reasonable prices. I don't own any so I can't attest to how they work but reviews look good. Battery operated table lamps

I don't have them but someone I follow on Instagram has these and they look nice on her table. She likes them so far. Far less expensive than some of the ones suggested here, so maybe an entry level option. :) KDG 2 Pack Cordless Table Lamp,Portable LED Desk Lamp, 5000mAh Battery Operated, 3 Color Stepless Dimming Up, for Restaurant/Bedroom/Bars/Outdoor Party/Camping/Coffee Shop Night Light(Black) - - Amazon.com

I'd buy them, dinner party or not. Not only are they darn cute but useful too. Measure the height and see if it works for the table.

I've looked off and on for them as all our family room furniture floats, so no lamps on end tables. I am looking for bigger, bulkier ones and they are available but certainly are not inexpensive and I haven't found a lot that are the least bit attractive (to me.)

Bluebell, those look great! Thx

This blogger had a recent post about battery operated lamps and she did a roundup of options.

https://athoughtfulplaceblog.com/cordless-table-lamps/

I think these are cute; they remind me of mushrooms.

Had dinner at our hotel last night and these were on the tables. Obv on a timer, they all turned on at once. I really like them. Might throw a couple in my suitcase before we leave.

I wonder how long this sort of lamp lasts on a charge?

This topic sent me down a rabbit hole of wireless lighting.

Did you know you can now light your toilet bowl - it's motion activated too. Or your shower head? Oh yes indeed with color changing LED lights no less. All available on the big A.

https://www.amazon.com/Rechargeable-16-Color-Waterproof-Detection-Lasting/dp/B0799RBNKN/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?hvadid=243438091822&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9004924&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2066746102690168716&hvtargid=kwd-390508076582&hydadcr=16965_9851327&keywords=rechargeable+toilet+bowl+light&qid=1685357565&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzRENMUkFRME5FSU1CJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzY5NDUwVUEwQ1NYMDhaMTg5JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1MTg0NDAxRzZTM1NRVko4NTY4JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Lol, Maire Cate! Those lights come under my heading, ”just because you can doesn’t mean you should.” However, I can see them being a helpful adjunct to potty training.