The Rechargeable LED Hat Lamp is a slim standing figure in a wide-brimmed hat, and the brim is the shade. At 35 centimetres tall and 5 wide it takes up almost no surface area, which makes it easy to fit on a crowded desk or a narrow bedside table where a conventional lamp would not go. Sculpture first, lamp second.
A touch of the sensor turns it on and adjusts the brightness, so there is no switch or cord to find in the dark. The 1800 mAh lithium battery runs it cordless, meaning it can be carried to a chair, a balcony or another room and put back to charge afterwards. The light is soft and warm rather than bright, which suits late reading. It suits bedrooms, studies and living rooms.
The body is moulded plastic, light enough to move easily but weighted at the base so it does not topple. The silhouette is the whole design. Charge it fully before first use, avoid leaving it on charge permanently, keep it out of damp rooms, and wipe it with a dry cloth. It is a frequent gift choice, largely because it looks like an ornament until switched on. The battery holds a useful charge across an evening of steady use.
