{"title":"Cordless lampshades","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wireless lampshade mounts on a base or a standalone socket powered by a rechargeable battery: you screw in a bulb, recharge the base, switch it on, with no outlet nearby. It sits on a bedside table, a console or a shelf, and moves with your needs rather than with wall outlets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cnav\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#fonctionnement\"\u003eHow a wireless lampshade works\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ou-installer\"\u003eWhere to install it in the home\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#filaire-ou-sans-fil\"\u003eWired or wireless\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#plafond\"\u003eCeiling and pendant without drilling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#chevet-lampadaire\"\u003eBedside and floor lamp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#matiere-couleur\"\u003eMaterial and colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#entretien\"\u003eCare and recharging\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"fonctionnement\"\u003eHow does a wireless lampshade work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chain comes down to four parts: a standalone base containing the battery and the socket, an LED bulb you screw in, a charging cable you plug in for the duration of the charge, and a switch built into the base. No wire connects the lamp to the wall, and battery life depends on the model as well as the bulb chosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRechargeable wireless lampshade: what recharges and how\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not the lampshade that recharges, but the base or socket it is mounted on: that is what carries the battery. The supplied cable plugs into an outlet for the duration of the charge, then you unplug it and the lamp goes back in place. Charging time and battery life are stated on each product page and vary from one model to another. The daily routine stays simple: you recharge during the day, switch on in the evening, and the lamp lights up where you live, with no extension cord across the room. The rest of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eDesignix lighting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e follows the same logic of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWireless LED lampshade: which base and which bulb to choose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base type is stated on the model page: often E27 on medium-sized rechargeable bases, sometimes smaller on compact lamps. Check it before ordering a bulb. A low-power LED is more than enough for accent lighting and clearly extends the time between two charges. A bulb that draws too much drains the battery faster. Choosing the lampshade itself comes next, among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jour\"\u003eall lampshade shapes\u003c\/a\u003e, pendant, table lamp or floor-standing shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ou-installer\"\u003eWhere to install a wireless lampshade in the home?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnywhere running an electrical line would be long, costly or impossible: bedside table, living room console, shelf, windowsill, or wall and ceiling mounting for a lightweight fixture. Because it moves and recharges, it follows your habits rather than the available outlets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich type of wireless lampshade depending on the location\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLocation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType of fixture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedside table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRechargeable base with lampshade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSocket diameter, stated battery life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWireless wall lampshade on base or socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight, drill-free mounting method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedroom, hallway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeiling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWireless pendant or ceiling lampshade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad accepted by the fixing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, corridor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor lamp on a stand holding a lampshade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLampshade diameter and height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, study\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTable decor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRechargeable base placed on a bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStability of the support, base type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLounge, covered terrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWireless lampshade lamp for the bedroom and bedside table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a bedside table, you want low light close to the book, not a halo that dazzles the other side of the bed. A rechargeable base sits where the outlet is missing, and moves at the weekend. To go further on this type of setup, see how to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-chambre\"\u003elight a bedroom without building work\u003c\/a\u003e, or the soft version designed as \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-chambre-de-bebe\"\u003ea night light for the baby's room\u003c\/a\u003e, placed high up to stay out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWireless lampshade for a bottle: the table lamp without a base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome rechargeable bases slip onto the neck of a bottle or a jar and become an improvised table lamp. The point to check is stability: a wide, heavy support holds better than a tall, narrow bottle. Also check the base type matches before choosing the lampshade, and keep the lamp away from the edge of the furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"filaire-ou-sans-fil\"\u003eWireless lampshade or wired wall light: which to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wired wall light requires a power supply recessed into the wall: so building work, a fixed location and a switch to plan for. A wireless lampshade sits on a rechargeable base or mounts without visible cable, which suits rentals and already finished walls. Wired remains the right answer for a permanent light point, decided before any work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWired or wireless: what changes\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCriterion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWired wall light or lamp\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWireless lampshade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection to the electrical network\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRechargeable battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilding work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrical supply to plan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo cable to run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed once and for all\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSits and moves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnlimited as long as power flows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited to the battery charge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRental\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLandlord's consent often required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnplugs and goes back in place\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitting a wired wall light in the bedroom: what to plan for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wired wall light requires an electrical supply in the right place, a channel cut in the wall, then filling and painting. Also allow for the mounting height relative to the bed base and a seated reader, and for the switch within reach from the bed. It is a job to decide before the walls are finished, not after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWired wall lamp or wireless wall lampshade depending on the wall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a new or heavily renovated wall, the wired wall lamp installs cleanly and stays in place for years. On a finished wall, a rented partition or a stone wall, the wireless wall lampshade avoids the channel and can be removed without a trace. The trade-off is simple: a recharge to plan for. For an ambient look in the living room, compare with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-salon\"\u003eaccent lighting solutions for the living room\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-pour-salon\"\u003elampshade for the sitting area\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"plafond\"\u003eCan you fit a ceiling light or pendant without drilling?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided you stay with a lightweight fixture: drill-free solutions rely on structural adhesive, a clip or a hook that snaps off, within the load limit stated by the fixing manufacturer. A wireless lampshade, which weighs little and needs no connection, is better suited than a wired fixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDrill-free ceiling light: fixings that hold\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree criteria decide whether it holds: the weight of the fixture, the nature of the support (plasterboard, concrete, wooden beam) and the load the fixing declares it accepts. On plasterboard, choose a fixing that spreads the stress over a wide area. A heavy wired fixture or one that needs connecting, on the other hand, requires an anchored fixing and an electrician. For a classic ceiling light, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eDesignix lighting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e can be browsed by type of mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWireless pendant lampshade and wireless ceiling lampshade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the ceiling, a wireless lampshade provides accent light above a table or in a corridor, without running a cable from the existing ceiling light. It is mounted high up, so out of children's reach, and recharging is planned like that of a table lamp. Check the permitted load before hanging anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"chevet-lampadaire\"\u003eWhich lampshade for a bedside lamp or a floor lamp?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a bedside lamp, a light-coloured fabric or low-opacity glass lampshade diffuses soft light towards the book and the wall. On a floor lamp, a taller and wider lampshade lights the seat without dazzling. In both cases, the fixing diameter must match the socket or the support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGlass lampshade for a bedside lamp: what light effect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlass gives a more direct light than fabric: it suits a reading corner well, less so a very soft atmosphere. Choose glass opaque enough not to dazzle when reading, and a fixing diameter suited to the socket. Clear glass casts reflections on the wall, frosted glass softens them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFloor lamp lampshade: the right diameter and the right height\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the bottom of the lampshade above eye level when you are seated: you do not see the bulb, and the light falls on the book or the floor. Light fabric diffuses, a dark colour concentrates the beam downwards. Check the fixing diameter and the total height of the lampshade before ordering, then pick from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jour\"\u003ependant, table or floor-standing lampshades\u003c\/a\u003e depending on the format, or from a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-en-tissu\"\u003elight fabric that diffuses the light\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"matiere-couleur\"\u003eHow to choose the material and colour of a wireless lampshade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinen and fabric filter the light and make it warm; glass diffuses it more directly; a light colour reflects light back into the room while a black lampshade concentrates the beam. The material is therefore chosen according to the atmosphere you want and the room, not only according to style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLinen or fabric: what difference for the light?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinen has a visible weave that textures the light and breaks up harsh shadows; fabric, more uniform, diffuses evenly and is easier to clean. Both are dusted dry. If you are looking for a matte, natural effect, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-en-lin\"\u003elinen models\u003c\/a\u003e; for a smoother, more understated effect, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-en-tissu\"\u003efabric lampshades\u003c\/a\u003e are the starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eModern, white or black lampshade: matching the colour to the wall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a light wall, a white lampshade blends in and lights the room more; on a dark wall, it creates a sharp contrast. A black colour frames the light downwards and structures a desk corner or a console. For a clean, graphic line, browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-moderne\"\u003emore contemporary line\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-coloris-blanc\"\u003ewhite colour version\u003c\/a\u003e or, conversely, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jours-coloris-noir\"\u003ethe black lampshades\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"entretien\"\u003eHow to care for and recharge a wireless lampshade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust the lampshade with a soft cloth or a brush, without any product on linen or fabric. Recharge the base with its original cable, lamp switched off, and replace the bulb with an LED of the same base type. A battery that holds less charge can still be used as a backup lamp or replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning a fabric lampshade without distorting it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrush gently and dry, from top to bottom, without pressing on the frame. Avoid water and detergent products on linen and fabric: they mark the weave and leave rings. Glass is cleaned with a microfibre cloth, slightly damp if needed, then dried straight away. Always unplug the base before changing the bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecharging the base: good habits for the battery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the supplied cable, base switched off, and respect the charging time stated in the instructions. Avoid leaving the lamp plugged in permanently. A low-power LED bulb extends the time between two charges; a classic bulb noticeably shortens it. Rechargeable bases can be found in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abat-jour\"\u003eall lampshade shapes\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering from Designix:\u003c\/strong\u003e secure payment, tracked delivery, returns accepted and customer service available to check a base type or a diameter before purchase. Unsure whether a lampshade is compatible with your base? Write to us, we will check with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHave you settled on the room and the format? All that is left is the style: note the fixing diameter, the material and the colour, then \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ereturn to the lighting section\u003c\/a\u003e to match the lamp to the rest of the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions about wireless lampshades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does a wireless fixture work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wireless fixture contains a rechargeable battery that powers a socket, often an E27 base. You screw in an LED bulb, recharge the base with a cable, then switch on with a built-in switch. It needs neither an outlet nor a connection to the electrical network, and moves from one room to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the solutions for lighting outdoors without an electrical connection?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoors, you need a fixture designed to withstand it, with an IP protection rating stated by the manufacturer; an indoor wireless lampshade is not suitable. Failing that, you can move a rechargeable lamp for an evening under a canopy, never in the rain, and bring it back inside afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan you install a ceiling light without drilling?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lightweight ceiling light can be fitted without drilling using structural adhesive, a plate fixed to an existing support or a clip-on hook, within the stated load limit. A heavy wired fixture or one that needs connecting requires an anchored fixing and an electrician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long does a rechargeable wireless lampshade last?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBattery life depends on the battery capacity, the bulb power and the time switched on: it is stated on each model's page. A low-power LED bulb noticeably extends the time between two charges compared with a classic bulb, for comparable use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan any lampshade be fitted on a wireless lamp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The fixing diameter of the lampshade must match the socket or support of the lamp, and the weight must remain compatible with a rechargeable base. 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