Tomoshi Portable Lamp

Overview

The Tomoshi Portable Lamp is a small rechargeable lamp by nendo, produced by Louis Poulsen. Its name comes from the Japanese word for light, and a retractable leather strap lets it be hung or carried.

Construction

• Strap: retractable, genuine leather
• Body: recycled polymer
• Diffuser: polymer
• Finish: matte painted

Specifications

• Built-in LED, 2000-2700 K dim to warm, 3 W, 210 lm at 100%
• Replaceable, rechargeable 6200 mAh battery; 5.5 hours at 100%
• Stepless and step dimming, with a function for a fixed light level
• 1 m USB-C to USB-A cable, adapter not included
• Diameter 125 mm, height 241 mm; weight 1.6 lbs

A lamp named for light

Tomoshi takes its name from the Japanese word for light. According to its designer Oki Sato of nendo, it allows light to be freely placed, hooked and carried elsewhere, and it evokes a sense of nostalgia and familiarity while bringing freshness to daily life.

Japanese and Scandinavian elements

The lamp is characterised by classic design elements from both Japan and Scandinavia, joining a clean, minimalistic look with soft curves and subtle details. Sato says the attention to detail is what makes it extraordinary. Louis Poulsen also points to how pleasant it is to touch and hold: the matte leather strap is exceptionally smooth, the surface silky and matte, and the flat button clicks cleanly.