Hat Lamp Rechargeable Desk Light

The Modern Rechargeable LED Hat Lamp borrows the outline of a wide-brimmed hat, using the brim as the shade and the crown as the housing. It is a small piece of visual wit that still functions properly: the brim directs light straight down onto a surface, which is exactly what a task lamp should do.

Touch control on the crown steps through brightness levels, ending low enough to work as a night light. Because it is rechargeable there is no cable running across a desk, and it can be carried to a bedside or a shelf without thought. A charge lasts several evenings at moderate output.

The base is weighted relative to its size so the lamp does not tip when the brim is knocked. Velleora Home Decor kept the finish matte to avoid glare bouncing off the brim itself. Charge over USB, wipe with a soft dry cloth, and avoid leaving it in direct sunlight, which shortens battery life over time.

• Hat-shaped form with the brim as a directional shade
• Touch dimming down to a night-light level
• Rechargeable, no trailing cable
• Weighted base resists tipping
• Matte finish avoids glare off the brim