Tawa Accent Rechargeable Table Lamp by Sean Lavin for Visual Comfort

The Tawa Accent Rechargeable Table Lamp by Sean Lavin is an old-fashioned lantern with the cord cut off. A cylinder of vertically ribbed glass sits between a metal cap and base, topped with an arched carry handle, and it stands 11 inches tall. It charges over USB C, so it can move from the dinner table to the porch step without looking for an outlet.

It lasts up to 12 to 14 hours on a full battery and dims in three steps with a touch. Choose Black, Natural Brass or Matte White, or the Bronze finish, which Visual Comfort expects to ship by April 17, 2027.

The Design Story

Sean Lavin designs lighting by working with light, form and material, drawing on art, architecture, travel and technology. Tawa borrows the silhouette of a hurricane lantern and rebuilds it with a modern light source inside. The fluted glass breaks the LED into fine vertical lines of light, and the handle tells you at a glance that this lamp is meant to be picked up and carried. Visual Comfort describes the result as vintage character with a contemporary build.

Why You'll Love It

Tawa is the lamp you carry to wherever the evening is. Hang a hand through the handle and bring it from the kitchen island to the deck, then set it back on a shelf when guests leave. The ribbed glass softens the glow and throws a gentle pattern of stripes onto nearby surfaces. A touch on the cap steps through bright, soft and low, and the 2700K light at 90 CRI keeps skin tones and table settings looking natural. A six-foot USB C cable and a wall charger come in the box, with a black cable for the Black and Bronze finishes and a white one for Matte White.

Made for Real Life

The body is solid brass with a glass shade, and at 5 lbs it has enough heft to stay put on a breezy table while still being easy to carry. It is ETL listed with a wet location rating and an outdoor full weather rating, so a covered patio or poolside table is fair game. Visual Comfort backs it with a one-year warranty.

Product Details

Where It Shines

On a dining table, a kitchen island, a mantel, a bedside table, a covered porch or poolside table, a garden party or a camping-style evening on the deck, or as a movable accent in a rental where you cannot hardwire anything.

Who This Is Not For

Tawa is an accent light, not a task lamp. At 214 lumens it gives a gentle glow, so for reading or sewing choose a fixture with higher output. It also suits you less if you want a lamp that runs all day without charging, and at 5 lbs it is heavier than a plastic camping lantern; plan on a recharge every 12 to 14 hours of use.

Questions We Hear Most

How long does the Tawa run before I recharge it?

Up to 12 to 14 hours on a full charge, depending on the dimmer setting, and about 5 hours to recharge over the included USB C cable.

Can I use it outside?

Its spec sheet lists an ETL wet location certification and an outdoor full weather rating, so a covered patio or deck works. We still suggest bringing it in during storms and charging it indoors.

Is the shade real glass?

Yes. The spec sheet lists glass as a secondary material, so carry it by the handle and keep it away from table edges.

How bright is it?

It delivers 214 lumens at 2700K and 90 CRI, a soft accent glow. The touch dimmer has three steps, drawing about 0.6 W on low and 2.4 W on high.

What comes in the box?

The lamp, a 6 ft USB C to C charging cable and a wall charger. The LED module is built in, so there is no bulb to buy.

Which finish should I choose?

Natural Brass warms a wood or stone surface, Black and Bronze recede into dark furniture, and Matte White suits light interiors. The ribbed glass looks the same in all four.

Why We Love It

Few cordless lamps feel like a keepsake. Tawa does, because it keeps a lantern's friendly shape and drops the wire, so the light can follow you around the house and out to the porch.

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