Do you need a new lamp? Here are 7 bright ideas

Latest developments Lighting technology for the home is on display in these seven sumptuous samples.

With color temperature sliders and LED light guides that create a diffused glow, these lights are able to set any type of mood. It is also designed to multitask; Some are safe for use indoors and outdoors, cordless models can be carried from room to room, and others are designed for workday productivity as well as bedtime reading.

Bonus: It’s kinder to the planet, using recycled and renewable materials as well as made-to-order 3D printing manufacturing techniques. You will definitely find something here that will interest you.

Lyrics by Bon Ashworth, Michael Calore, Julian Choccato and Jeremy White. Photos by Andrea Lu

This story is part of The future of the housea collaboration between WIRED and Architectural Digest editors to help you understand what “home” will look like tomorrow and beyond.

Money EC floor lamp

Flos’s floor lamp has an ethereal quality – a floating ball suspended on a thin metal frame. By all rights, it looks as if the frozen glass ball should get out of balance, fall, and shatter into thousands of pieces on the floor, but it just hangs there. It looks right at home in any stately study, with its right-angled arm hooked in to hover over the edge of a chair or sofa or out from the corner to brighten a room. To customize it to your space, choose both the frame finish and height (either 53 or 73 inches) at checkout. $1,115 and up at dwr.com

Gantry Pierre Mini Wireless

This simple, wireless lamp is part of a new product line curated by 3D printed lighting company Gantri and design bigwigs Ammunition, the company behind this lamp. Ember cup and Beats by Dre Headphones. The lamp’s charming look is inspired by the nature and infrastructure of San Francisco, the birthplace of both companies, and leans into the support beams of bayside sidewalks and the architectural curves of historic buildings in Chinatown. Gantri’s unique manufacturing process — the lamp body is 3D printed from sugarcane-based polymers, then hand-finished and painted in one of 25 vibrant colors — gives each light a soft, matte feel. It feels as nice to hold as it does to sit and read next to it. The wireless charging base powers the 8-inch lamp for over 10 hours of battery-powered lighting. $348 on gantri.com

Wooj wireless camping lantern

Take your pick from Wooj’s signature lights and table signs, or take the plunge and go straight for this wireless lamp that works anywhere. The Brooklyn studio designed the lantern to mimic the type of gourd used in West Africa to carry water and in Japan to carry sake. The result is a 7-inch lamp that can be comfortably carried wherever you go. The paracord rope handle makes it easy to hang on a hook in the dining room or carry outside. outside? Yes, the wireless light is powered by a USB-C rechargeable battery and can run for up to 80 hours on a single charge. There are three brightness settings from dim to warm; Just know that runtime will drop to about 15 hours on the brightest mode. For eco-friendly credentials, the shade is made from recycled thermoplastic, while the base is made from recycled aluminium. $135 on wooj.com

Snow Peak Mini Hozuki Rechargeable

Dining by candlelight is always romantic, but it may not always be practical. The Snow Peak 2.4″ Lantern Ball is designed to mimic candlelight in the great outdoors, but also works for home objects. Use one or a few Hozukis to add a touch of low-light ambiance to your porch or late-night lounging. The magnetic clip on the top makes hanging easy too. Charge it with a USB-C cable (the charging port is hidden under the soft silicone cover) and get up to 100 hours of light. It puts out 60 lumens on the highest setting, which is roughly the equivalent of three or four candles. There’s also a flicker setting that mimics the dreamy flutter of a real flame. $70 at snowpeak.com

Lum Cube Edge Light 2.0

It may not have the smooth articulation of expensive task lights — you’ll need two hands to properly adjust the Edge Light 2.0’s four focal points at the right angle — but it’s hundreds of dollars less expensive. The lightweight 6-inch head twists, so you can place it facing down on top of your computer, then turn it to face you when you start a video call. Use the touch-sensitive buttons to adjust the color temperature, cranking it up to a daylight-like 7500K during work hours, then lowering it to a soft, warm 2700K before bed. You can adjust the brightness with a swipe of your finger, too. The controls are on the base, but Lume Cube sells a desk-clip version with controls on the lever. $170 at lumecube.com

Humanscale Nova task light

When you deploy Humanscale’s Nova Task Light to brighten a different part of your workspace, you’ll be amazed at how completely frictionless it feels. Grab the torso and slide it effortlessly into any position you want, allowing you to angle your arms and head slightly Just like that And keep it stable without slipping, all without spending any time handling the tension knobs. Warm LEDs evenly illuminate the surface below thanks to a diffused light guide (similar to how the Kindle’s backlight works) that generates a soft, even glow rather than a direct beam. You can also rely on the infrared sensor to automatically turn on the lamp when you get to work and turn it off after 15 minutes of stepping away. Get it in black, white, or grey, and configure it with a round base, wall mount, or desk clip. $541 at humanscale.com

Soltech Aura Ambient Grow Light

Soft, beautiful light is what plants crave. Soltech makes great grow lights for the home, and the Aura is the company’s newest product. Dreamed up by designer Matteo Ragni and made in Turin, Italy, the Aura emits 360 degrees of soft, full-spectrum light. Set to a color temperature of 3000K, it is a warm white light with a hint of yellow that is plant-friendly while being comfortable to the human eye. The globe stands just over 13 inches tall above the alder base, and since the bulb is designed for close-range lighting, it works best if you place it among plants that can make the most of its nourishing glow. Or, just place it next to your lounge chair near your record player and enjoy the eternal sunset vibes. $250 on Soltech.com