Portable Lanterns to Light up your Nights

Summer is in full swing and we’re all heading outdoors to soak up every second of these hot sunny days, it’s hard to get better than this but here at Eames we think it’s the summer nights that deserve a special mention. When the sun has gone down, remarkable things happen. It could be a late night get-together on the patio, camping out at a festival, al fresco eating by the sea, an evening read or glass of wine in the garden – these are the truly magical summer moments.

To better enjoy these times, adding some mood lighting to your favourite outdoor space can really set the tone. Light creates the perfect illumination, atmosphere, and ambience. Free from the constraints of wires portable lanterns are the ideal choice, they offer various nifty features and can go wherever the evening does.

To help you light up, long after the sun has set, we have carefully curated a selection of our favourites in portable lighting. Our unique collection includes pieces from brands such as Menu, Marset, Pablo Designs, and Foscarini. Each are practical, versatile, and beautifully eye-catching.

Marset - FollowMe

The FollowMe table lamp by Marset is your little reliable companion at twilight and in the dark. Equipped with energy-efficient LED technology it is economical in use and is supplied with power by a battery that is integrated in the lamp's base. The battery can easily be recharged by a convenient USB connector. An oak handle invites you to carry the lamp around with you, enabling a portable ambiance and atmosphere to be created.

Foscarini - Cri Cri

A day trip to the country. Chirping cicadas. A picnic – a chequered tablecloth on the grass. This is the festive, relaxed atmosphere summoned up by Cri Cri: a wireless lamp with an internal rechargeable battery, to hang up or set down anywhere – outdoors or indoors. On its own or in combinations, open fully or adjusted halfway. It is a lamp designed to be “lived”: carried around, touched, experienced – a real all-rounder in terms of portable lighting.

Menu - Carrie

Designed by Norm Architects, Carrie is not only beautiful but also highly functional with a rechargeable LED light. Lightweight and portable with a USB charger, the possibilities of this lamp are endless. Carrie is perfectly sized for picnicking in the park, festival-going or moonlit walks on the beach. For a more minimalist look the handle can even be removed. The idea behind the Carrie LED Lamp was to create a cosy atmosphere in the context of modern living.

Pablo Designs - UMA Sound Lantern

The revolutionary UMA Sound Lantern redefines the portable lantern for the modern age. Combining state-of-the-art warm dim LED technology with high fidelity surround sound, UMA provides a one of a kind portable, dimmable light that doubles as a wireless Bluetooth speaker with incredible sound. Seamlessly integrated into a strikingly elegant design, UMA is the perfect companion to enjoy at home, camping, or at any social gathering.

All featured lights are available on Eameslighting.com

Marset - FollowMe

Foscarini - Cri Cri

Menu - Carrie

Pablo Designs - UMA Sound Lantern

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