A desk light whose shade appears to hover while your phone tops up underneath

The upper shade sits above the base with no visible support, so the whole piece looks like it is held in the air. Underneath, the base doubles as a charging spot for a phone or a set of earbuds. It runs on a single USB cord, so one cable handles light and power.

Why choose this desk light?

Most desk lamps only do one job. This one lights the surface, holds your phone while it charges and keeps the cable count down to one. The light is a natural white that sits close to daylight, so it reads as neutral next to a screen.

• Suspended shade: The top section floats clear of the base, which is the reason the piece reads as an object rather than a lamp.
• Separate light sections: Switch on the whole shade or only part of it, depending on how much light the desk needs.
• Charge pad and USB port: Set a phone on the base for cable-free power, or plug in through the port for anything that still needs a cord.
• Tap to set: The surface responds to a light touch, so there is no switch or dial to reach for.
• 350 lumens at 4W: Enough output for a desk or a side table without drawing much power.

Together that makes a compact piece for a desk, a shelf or a bedside table.

The body is molded ABS with a matte finish, so fingerprints do not sit on it the way they do on gloss. It is light enough to move between rooms and needs only a USB port at the other end of the cord. On a bedside table, the partial-light setting gives you a low glow without lighting the whole room.

Specifications

• Material: ABS
• Power: 4W, 350 lumens
• Light color: natural white, 3800-3900K
• Connection: USB cord (included)
• Control: touch

Add one to your desk and let the light and the charger share a single cable.