New Serralunga pots, rechargeable Philips TableLights brighten the patio without cords
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Weatherproof lighting powered by rechargeable batteries is the great new frontier of outdoor living. Energy-efficient LEDs require little power to operate, so lamps can offer long-lasting light minus the awkward, trip-triggering cords.
Last week, the Italian firm Serralunga announced forthcoming cordless versions of its lighted flower pots, above. The walls are embedded with LEDs that glow for five to 20 hours, depending on customers’ settings for intensity of light. Colors can be changed by remote control. The lights are so new that pricing wasn’t yet available. Serralunga’s U.S. distributor is S.I.T. Inc., (800) 611-4664.
For those looking for quick, low-cost solutions: Amazon.com recently began offering Philips Imageo TableLights, right, miniature LED lanterns that glow in one of seven colors or can be set to sequence through all shades automatically.
The TableLights, sold in sets of two, need to charge for six hours. Then they’re portable and able to illuminate for up to 10 hours. The price, as provided to us by an Amazon spokeswoman: $64 ($48 for white light only). Those prices, however, have kept changing on the site , so we have asked an Amazon representative to clarify. Stay tuned.
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-- Craig Nakano
Photo credits: Serralunga, Amazon.com
