Solar table lamps

A solar table lamp recharges in daylight and gives that energy back in the evening, with no cable or plug: place it on a console, a bedside table, a terrace step or at the edge of a flower bed. In this collection, solar technology equips every model, mostly LED, with warm, neutral or cool whites depending on the room and use.

What is a solar table lamp and how does it work?

A built-in panel captures daylight, stores it, then releases it at dusk without you touching a thing. No wiring, no plug: that is what lets you move it from one room to another or from one corner of the terrace to the next. The socket, LED or E27, then tells you whether the source is easy to replace.

Outdoor solar table lamp: what it changes

Outside, the absence of an outdoor socket changes everything: no extension lead running across a terrace, no drilling into a facade. A solar table lamp sits on the ground, on a step or on a garden table, and follows your rearranging. The Jomara solar lamp combines an E27 socket and IP65 protection, with three white temperatures to choose from. The Novtoreta, conical and portable, measures 19 x 30 cm and offers the same IP65: it travels from one table to another at the end of a meal.

Indoor solar table lamp: where to place it

Inside, the rule is simple: the more daylight the lamp sees, the more it recharges. Place it near a window, on a console, a shelf or a bedside table. The IP44 and IP20 models in the collection are designed for these sheltered uses. To widen your choice of shapes, browse the design LED table lamps, then the rest of the lighting range.

Which solar table lamp for the living room or bedroom?

Aim for a warm white 2700-3500 K, the softest and most common temperature in the collection, in a format compact enough to sit on a console, a table or a bedpost. An LED or E27 socket makes life easier the day the source dims. It is the accent light that sets the mood, not the ceiling light.

The most beautiful living room lamps, how to choose them

The decisive factor is not size but available space: measure the furniture first, then compare. Mireva, amber and ribbed, measures 16 x 25 cm, a scale that suits a small side table. For a more graphic look, the contemporary selection for the living room plays on clean bases, and the black models for the living room create a sharp contrast on a pale wall. The design table lamps for the living room bring these options together.

Design ball table lamp: round, square or star-shaped

The shape changes the volume it occupies and the overall look. Cubella, square and white, comes in 20 x 20, 32 x 32 or 40 x 40 cm: three footprints for three furniture surfaces. The Nertoraro adopts a star-shaped silhouette in E27, designed for indoor use. In terms of colours, the collection covers white, beige, black, amber and grey. For a cosier mood, look at the models designed for the bedroom and the LED bedside lighting.

Which IP rating to choose for a solar lamp on a terrace or in the garden?

The IP rating measures resistance to dust and water. For an exposed terrace or garden, IP65 is the most suitable. Under shelter, IP54 or IP44 is enough; IP20 remains reserved for indoor use, away from moisture. Check this rating before installing a lamp outside, it determines how well it lasts.

IP65, IP54, IP44: what these ratings allow

IP65 means the lamp withstands rain and dust: this is the level of the Jomara, Novtoreta, Cubella, Atrium and Artema models. IP54 and IP44 cover protected spots, a conservatory, a covered terrace, a window edge, such as Solella in bamboo and metal or Mireva. IP20 corresponds to strictly indoor use, like the Nertoraro. The clean white versions exist in several of these ratings.

Terrace and garden: placing without wiring, without an outdoor socket

This is the main advantage of solar: no trench, no line to run from the fuse box. A lamp is placed, moved, stored away in winter. On an exposed terrace, choose an IP65 model; under an awning, IP44 is enough. The Soleila, black and openwork, adds a dimmer to adjust the intensity in the evening. To place each model, the table below crosses use, rating and temperature.

How to connect several lamps to a single power supply?

A solar table lamp is not connected: it recharges in the sun and turns on by itself, so it uses no power supply. If you add wired light fittings alongside, their shared connection is a job for an electrician, who checks the cable cross-section and the circuit protection.

Connecting several lamps in parallel: why the question does not apply to solar

Parallel connection assumes light fittings linked to the mains. Here, each lamp is self-contained: two models placed side by side on a terrace each turn on for themselves, with no wiring, no terminal blocks, no extra line. That is what makes fitting out a balcony or a room short of a light point so simple. For wired models, turn to the adjustable lamps and leave the connection to a professional.

Connecting 3 lamps to 1 switch: what to remember

Three wired lamps controlled together require a shared circuit and a load check: that is not something to improvise. With solar lamps, the question disappears, there is no wall switch and no cable to plan. The only useful comfort guide remains the white temperature, to be harmonised between the models in one room.

How to arrange ceiling spots and spread light around a room?

Ceiling spots provide general lighting, the table lamp brings the accent and the mood. Spread the former evenly, without pushing them against the walls, then place the lamp near a sofa, a bed or a console, exactly where you read or talk.

Spreading light points between ceiling and accent lamp

Count three to four sources in a living room: general ceiling lighting, then two or three movable accents. A solar lamp is added without building work, which avoids opening a wall for an extra point. In an office, it usefully complements a desk table lamp placed near the screen.

Avoiding dark areas in the living room and bedroom

Corners and nooks stay dark if everything comes from the ceiling. A low model placed on a chest of drawers lights the wall and softens the room. For indoor use, the Nertoraro in IP20 and E27 socket comes in two formats, including a small one of 46 x 42.6 x 22.5 cm, easy to slot onto a shelf.

Warm white, neutral white or cool white: which light for which room?

Warm white 2700-3500 K suits the living room, the bedroom and terraces in the evening: it is the most represented temperature in the collection. Neutral white 3500-4500 K remains versatile. Cool white 4500-6500 K lights outdoor areas and walkways more clearly.

Warm white 2700-3500 K: living room, bedroom and evenings outside

This light leans golden and rests the eye at the end of the day. It suits a bedside lamp as well as a dining corner on a terrace. This is the temperature of the Soleila, Atrium and Artema models. For a consistent look in a bedroom, pair it with the Nordic lines and soft materials such as the linen shade.

Cool white 4500-6500 K: outdoor and walkway

Clearer, it lights paths, a garden staircase or an entrance. Jomara, Novtoreta and Cubella also offer neutral white and cool white, which leaves the choice open at the time of purchase. To browse everything by room, see all our light fittings sorted by room.

Which material and size to choose depending on use?

Plastic dominates the collection: light, it withstands outdoor use and is placed without worry. Metal brings a more refined finish, sometimes paired with bamboo or wood for a warm look. In terms of format, models range from about 10 cm square to over 60 cm high: measure the available space before choosing.

Plastic, metal, bamboo, wood: what each material changes

Plastic suits a portable lamp that you move and store away. Metal, denser, holds its finish better on a fixed table. The Solella in bamboo and metal blends the three materials for a warm look in IP54, with a 16 x 16 cm base and a height of 36 cm. The Atrium, ribbed base with an Art Deco feel, combines plastic and beige metal over 27.8 x 40.7 cm.

Which size for a bedside table, a console or a terrace

On a bedside table, aim for 25 to 30 cm high: beyond that, the lamp overwhelms the furniture. On a console, a model of 36 to 44 cm structures the empty space. On a terrace, height matters less than stability in the wind. The Artema, ribbed oval shade, measures 27.9 x 44.3 cm and suits a console. The comparison below summarises materials, sockets, ratings and dimensions.

One last guide before ordering: size the lamp to its furniture, and check the IP rating depending on whether it stays outside or not. The Cubella, available in several sizes, is chosen precisely on that basis.

Italian design, Art Deco or floor lamp: which style variations?

The search for an Italian design table lamp often corresponds to contemporary, understated lines, present here with ribbed bases, openwork or oval shades. The Art Deco spirit is recognisable in the beige models with a ribbed base. Note: a floor lamp is a floor fitting, not a table lamp.

Italian design table lamp: aiming for contemporary lines

The style is mostly read in the silhouette: slim stem, clean shade, matte materials. The contemporary models in the collection go in that direction, with ribbed bases and simple volumes. The gold and black colours accentuate this register, while the black finishes for the living room make it more discreet.

Art Deco lamp: ribbed base and beige colours

Two models carry this inspiration: Atrium, 27.8 x 40.7 cm, and Artema, 27.9 x 44.3 cm, both in beige plastic and metal, in warm white and IP65. The ribbed base and the oval shade are the signs that link them to this register. The black metal bedside offers a more understated alternative.

Floor lamps: clearly distinct from table fittings

A floor lamp rests on the ground, often measures over a metre and structures a corner of a room. A table lamp lives on a piece of furniture and is moved by hand. The two complement each other in a living room, but do not meet the same need. For a controlled mix of genres, compare the contemporary pieces with a floor fitting from the rest of the catalogue.

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