Simons Maison
Pleated Lampshade Rechargeable Touch Table Lamp
This is a rechargeable LED touch table lamp with a pleated lampshade and ceramic base. It provides three color temperature settings (warm, bright, neutral white) and up to 10 hours of light per charge, controlled via a touch button. It charges via USB (cable included) and measures 4.5 x 4.5 x 8.25 inches (11.5 x 11.5 x 21 cm).
- Material
- Ceramic base, plastic lampshade
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lamps
Color
Size
Specifications
A rechargeable touch table lamp with a pleated lampshade and ceramic base, featuring three LED light settings and a soft warm glow.
Touch control, 3 light settings (warm, bright, neutral), rechargeable via USB, up to 10 hours of light, no assembly required.
- Material
- Ceramic base, plastic lampshade
- Secondary
- plastic
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 4.5x4.5x8.25 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lamps
Additional Attributes
- rechargeable
- touch control
- LED light
- 3 color temperatures (warm, bright, neutral)
- USB charging
- portable
- no assembly required
- Simons Maison exclusive
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
Simons Maison's Pleated Lampshade Rechargeable Touch Table Lamp ($49, in stock) delivers a retro-modern accent piece with a matte ceramic base and a plastic pleated shade that diffuses LED light into a soft, glare-free glow for ambiance. Its cordless design and compact size allow flexible placement on shelves or nightstands, while three preset modes (warm, bright, neutral) are controlled by a single tap. However, buyers report that battery life dims after a few hours, requiring daily charging, and the light is dim overall—especially with the black shade—making it strictly a mood lamp, unsuitable for reading. The heavier base enhances stability, and the plastic shade wipes clean, but the tradeoff is purely decorative use near a power source.
Verified claims
- Design appeal
- Pleated shade design channels mid-century incandescent lamps, with a ceramic base, compact size, and three-mode touch control rounding out the retro-modern appeal.
- Light quality
- Pleated shade diffuses LED light into a soft, glare-free glow, creating a cozy ambient mood fit for a retro accent lamp.
- Battery life
- Buyers say battery dims after few hours, needs daily charge.
- Stability
- Heavier ceramic base reduces tipping risk compared to metal alternatives.
- Finish
- Matte ceramic base provides a furniture-grade finish over typical metal.
- Cleanability
- Plastic shade wipes clean with a damp cloth, unlike fabric shades.
- Light modes
- Three preset light modes: warm, bright, neutral white.
- Warm mode brightness
- One buyer reports the warm setting appears dim.
- Glare-free diffusion
- Glare-free pleats create a soft, diffused glow suitable for ambiance only.
- Shade color effect
- The black shade option dims the light; Off White and Pink preserve more brightness.
- Preset modes
- Three color-temperature modes (warm, bright, neutral) selected by a single tap.
- Placement flexibility
- Buyers place the cordless lamp on shelves and nightstands for its size and retro look.
- Battery and brightness limitations
- Buyers report dim, ambient-only light and short battery limit the lamp to decorative use near a power source.
- Task suitability
- Diffused, tinted light from pleats makes it a mood lamp, not a reading lamp.
- Maintenance
- Plastic pleated shade resists stains and wipes clean, simplifying upkeep.
- Materials
- The ceramic base is heavier and plastic shade wipes clean, unlike metal and Terylene rivals.
- Brand origin
- Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada — a curated alternative to white-label lamps.
- Design aesthetic
- Vintage-style pleated shade and cordless design allow flexible decorative placement.
- Brightness impact
- Black shade reduces perceived brightness; off-white and pink provide brighter light.
Product record
- Title
- Pleated Lampshade Rechargeable Touch Table Lamp
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 49 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How it compares to similar rechargeable lamps
- The ceramic base—used in place of the metal bases found on competing Bell+Howell and Ergovanta Nightcap cordless pleated lamps—gives the lamp a heavier, more stable footing without added weight plates, and brings a matte, furniture-grade finish that reads as more intentional than the polished or brushed metals typical at this price.
- As a Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada, this lamp carries a house-brand identity that signals a curated, design-led approach rather than the white-label sourcing common among cordless table lamps on Amazon and mass retail; for a buyer who values distinctive design origin over generic options, that alone can tip the scale.
- The lamp’s three discrete color-temperature modes (warm, bright, neutral) deliver a predictable, repeatable experience via a single tap instead of the long-press hold required by stepless dimming lamps—no hunting for the right brightness, just immediate preset moods that work well for users who want to switch scenes quickly without fuss.
- Unlike the Terylene fabric shades on Bell+Howell cordless lamps which can absorb dust and are harder to clean, the plastic pleated shade on the Simons Maison lamp resists staining and can be wiped down with a damp cloth—a practical edge in kitchens, dining areas, or kids’ rooms where splashes and fingerprints are frequent.
How the pleated shade diffuses light
- The plastic shade's pleats break up the LED's single-point output into a broad, evenly distributed glow — a behavior demonstrated by pleated shades across materials, from Imperial Lighting's cotton ribbon knife pleats to IKEA's all-plastic KUDDLAVA, both explicitly valued for their gentle, diffuse light.
- The pleats create a faceted envelope that prevents any direct view of the LED emitter, cutting glare to the point that the lamp can sit at bedside height without discomfort — the same optical strategy used in the hand-pleated LE KLINT 157 to allow low-hanging installation without eye strain.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A small table lamp with a tall black pleated conical shade, a short white stem, and a glossy rounded black base with a small round metallic button on the lower front.
- Shade shape and textureTall conical lampshade with evenly spaced vertical pleats running from top to bottom; shade appears matte black in finish.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.04 · w 0.32 · h 0.42 (high) - Top finialSmall cylindrical black knob centered on the top of the shade.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.01 · w 0.05 · h 0.04 (high) - StemShort vertical stem between shade and base, finished in white.
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x 0.48 · y 0.42 · w 0.04 · h 0.08 (high) - Base shape and finishRounded, squat bottle-like base with a glossy reflective black surface showing highlights and reflections.
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x 0.40 · y 0.52 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high) - Front buttonSmall circular metallic button or switch inset near the lower front of the base.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.70 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high)
Packaging
A hardcover book used as a prop is visible beneath the lamp; no traditional product packaging is visible.
- Book cover visibleHardcover book placed flat under the lamp, blue top cover with photographic mountain image and a red spine with bold white title lettering.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.72 · w 0.82 · h 0.26 (high) - Book title text“ALPINE”
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.84 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Author text“ERICKSON”
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x 0.57 · y 0.90 · w 0.22 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot showing the lamp on a reflective metal surface with a neutral gradient background and soft directional lighting; a book is used as a prop beneath the lamp.
- Background and surfaceSmooth metallic or brushed surface under the book and a soft gradient neutral backdrop with subtle vertical reflections to the left.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Lighting and reflectionsSoft directional lighting from the right creates highlights on the glossy base and visible reflections on the metal surface and background.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view of the lamp centered in frame, cropped to show the full lamp and the book beneath; no people or additional props are present.
Colors
matte black· lampshade#0B0B0Bglossy black· base#0E0D0Dwhite· stemsilver· front buttonsky blue· book top coverPackaging#02A3DAred· book spinePackaging#EC5D4B- Shade shape and textureTall conical lampshade with evenly spaced vertical pleats running from top to bottom; shade appears matte black in finish.
- 02
Product
A small table lamp with a pleated conical fabric shade, a short translucent vertical diffuser, and a glossy rounded ceramic base with a circular metal push button near its lower side.
- Shade shape and textureConical pleated fabric lampshade with evenly spaced vertical folds; interior illuminated producing warm highlights along folds; top edge finished with narrow circular trim and a small central finial.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.04 · w 0.40 · h 0.45 (high) - Top finialSmall cylindrical finial or knob centered on the top of the shade, darker in color than the shade interior.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.04 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (medium) - Diffuser tubeShort vertical translucent/off-white cylindrical tube connecting shade to base and emitting warm light.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.40 · w 0.04 · h 0.12 (high) - Base geometryRounded, bottle-like ceramic base with a narrow neck and broad rounded body; glossy reflective surface showing specular highlights and subtle reflections of surroundings.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.48 · w 0.32 · h 0.30 (high) - Metal push buttonSmall circular metallic button mounted on the lower side of the ceramic base, reflective and lighter than the base.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.68 · w 0.05 · h 0.05 (high)
Other
Lamp is photographed on top of a large hardcover book on a reflective tabletop with a soft fabric-like vertical background; warm directional lighting creates visible reflections and shadows.
- Supporting bookLarge hardcover coffee-table book placed under the lamp, visible spine with bold red title letters and blue/white cover imagery.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.70 · w 0.74 · h 0.27 (high) - Legible book text“ALPINE”
1 region
x 0.59 · y 0.84 · w 0.38 · h 0.12 (high) - Legible book author text“ERICKSON”
1 region
x 0.59 · y 0.90 · w 0.19 · h 0.06 (high) - Tabletop and reflectionsShiny reflective tabletop surface showing warm reflections of the lamp base and book; noticeable reflected light streaks leading away from the lamp.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.82 · w 0.90 · h 0.18 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral vertical backdrop with soft textured appearance and warm highlights where lamp light falls; overall scene lit with warm directional light from the lamp.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.75 (medium)
Colors
dark brown (warm highlights)· lampshade fabric#643B03glossy dark brown· ceramic basewarm off-white· diffuser tubechrome silver· metal push button- Shade shape and textureConical pleated fabric lampshade with evenly spaced vertical folds; interior illuminated producing warm highlights along folds; top edge finished with narrow circular trim and a small central finial.
- 03
Product
Close-up of a pleated black lampshade mounted on a glossy black rounded ceramic base with a visible white cylindrical neck and a white circular port on the front. A white USB cable with USB-A and USB-C ends lies in front of the lamp on a reflective metal surface.
- Pleated shadeBlack pleated fabric lampshade with narrow vertical folds and a straight lower edge; shade occupies the upper portion of the image and casts a shadow on the lamp neck.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 0.32 (high) - Neck and socketShort white cylindrical neck connecting the shade to the base; visible above the base and below the shade.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.26 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high) - Base shape and finishRounded, bell-shaped glossy black base with high-gloss reflections and soft curved shoulders; base sits directly on the tabletop and shows visible specular highlights and reflected surroundings.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.76 · h 0.44 (high) - Front circular portSmall white circular port or button set into the front lower portion of the base, with a horizontal dark slot or marking at its center.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.60 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - USB cable and connectorsDetachable white cable placed on the tabletop in front of the lamp; one visible end is a white USB-A plug and the other is a white USB-C plug, both connected to white flat cable sheathing.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.72 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Photographed on a reflective metal tabletop with soft directional lighting from above-left producing specular highlights and soft shadows; background is a neutral wall with a vertical fabric or curtain visible at left edge.
- Supporting surfaceSmooth reflective metal table surface showing clear reflections of the lamp base and cables.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 1.00 · h 0.40 (high) - Background and stagingNeutral light gray wall background with a vertical darker fabric or curtain at the far left side of the image.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 1.00 (medium); x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 0.40 (medium) - Lighting and reflectionsSoft directional light from upper-left creating bright specular highlights on the glossy base and subtle shadowing under the shade and around the cable.
- Image framingClose-cropped vertical composition showing the lower portion of the shade, the entire base, and foreground cables; top of the shade is cropped at the image top.
Colors
deep black· lampshade#0D0D0Egloss black· base#0E0D0Dclean white· neck and circular port#F3F1F5bright white· cable and connector housings#F3F1F9- Pleated shadeBlack pleated fabric lampshade with narrow vertical folds and a straight lower edge; shade occupies the upper portion of the image and casts a shadow on the lamp neck.
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Customer Reviews
7 total7 reviews · out of 5
j'adore
j'adore
Poor battery life
This always looks a little free , even when on the warm setting. I think because of the colour of the shade. It also has a weak battery - unless charged almost daily the light is very dim. But the size and design is cute.
Fonctionne pas
Je vais la retourner , je n'ai pas réussi à l'allumer . J'ai suivi les instructions qui ne sont pas assez précises. C'est malheureux car je design est joli.
J'adore
Très belle et pratique. Donne une belle ambiance
RED RECHARGEABLE TOUCH LAMP
Pretty little lamp for my bedroom. The fact that it is rechargeable is really cool. Love the red colour.
playfully retro
a fun contemporary LED take at the classic pleated incandescent lamps of our living room youths. only gripe is i wish the battery lasted a bit longer or had AA compatibility.
sn
It's cute enough, but really doe
Q&A
2 answered- What are the exact color temperatures (in Kelvin) for the warm, bright, and neutral white settings?
- The product specifications do not list exact Kelvin values. Typically, 'warm' is around 2700-3000K, 'bright' around 4000-5000K, and 'neutral' around 3500-4000K, but we cannot confirm the exact numbers for this lamp.
- How much does the lamp weigh, and is the ceramic base heavy enough to prevent tipping on a desk?
- The weight is not listed in the product specifications. However, the lamp has a ceramic base, which adds stability and should help prevent tipping on a typical desk.