The Sowden Lamp PL5 is a compact and adaptable LED table lamp, designed with dual functionality. Plug it in via USB and it works as fixed lighting — ideal for bedsides, desks or shelves. Disconnect the cable and it switches to battery power, making it useful for outdoor dining, late-night reading or spaces without nearby power. The lamp operates on a single rechargeable 18650 Li-ion battery, which is easy to remove, recharge or swap for a spare. A full charge takes about three hours and powers the light for up to thirty-six hours, depending on the brightness setting.
Touch the top of the lamp to toggle through three brightness levels, with a maximum output of 250 lumens from the Sowden LightDisc 01. The battery and light source are both replaceable, and the soft silicone shade can be removed for easy cleaning.
Available in two shapes — white or red — the PL5 captures George Sowden’s ability to make functional objects feel quietly expressive. The red version features multicolour accents that bring warmth and energy to the room, while the white is refined and minimal. Both are made from painted aluminium and ABS, measuring 130 mm in diameter and 180 mm in height.
As a founding member of the Memphis Group, George Sowden has long reimagined the everyday — not just in form and function, but in feeling. The PL5 is a continuation of that vision, offering portable, reliable light with thoughtful design at its heart.
Designed in Milan.
