Evelli, a company founded in Stockholm, has developed Finally, a cordless lamp that runs for 100 to 300 hours on a single charge. Its first model has a hand-polished metal body and lighting controls that go beyond dimming, while the manufacturer claims a service life of more than 15 years.
Longer battery life for a portable lamp
Evelli was founded with two aims: to make portable lamps more convenient to use every day and to improve the quality of their light. Typical cordless models run for around 10 hours, and their batteries wear out after roughly a year and a half of daily use. Finally was developed to address both limitations. According to the manufacturer, it is designed to last considerably longer, both between charges and over its lifetime. The lamp spent years in development, with an extended prototyping phase before it entered production.
Light that becomes warmer as it dims
Finally has a colour rendering index (CRI) above 90, allowing it to reproduce the colours of illuminated objects faithfully. Its Dim-to-Warm function makes the light warmer as the brightness decreases. Dimming is continuous, can be controlled wirelessly and can be scheduled in advance.
Brightness and lighting modes can also be adjusted manually using the Two-Touch system. This requires the user to touch both the base and the shade, preventing accidental changes to the settings. An information panel on the front of the body, called the Communication Array, shows the battery level during charging and the light level when brightness is being adjusted. It dims when the lamp is not in use. USB-C charging removes the need for a proprietary cable and makes everyday use simpler.
A metal body finished by hand
Finally has a contemporary, minimalist design with an all-metal body that is CNC-machined and then polished by hand. A heavy zinc-alloy base keeps the lamp stable and lowers its centre of gravity, while the body is made from lightweight aluminium. A leather strap serves as a carrying handle.
The design brings together a series of technical decisions, from durable materials and a long-lasting battery to accurate colour rendering and controls that resist accidental touches. These details shape an apparently simple object that can be carried freely from place to place, with a form guided by how it is used.
An interior designer can help select lighting for a particular space, especially portable lamps whose technical features matter as much as their form. Find architects, interior designers and interior photographers in the PLNDesign directory.
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