Putty Bell Portable LED lamp product image (primary)
A glossy dome-shaped table lamp with a rounded cylindrical base and a visible circular power button on the front; the lamp is a uniform putty/cream color and sits on a flat surface.

Tom Dixon

Putty Bell Portable Led Lamp

CA$375.00CAD
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The Putty Bell Portable LED Lamp by Tom Dixon is a rechargeable table lamp featuring a bell-shaped dome shade and a matte putty finish. It provides soft, energy-efficient 3000K LED light with a touch dimmer for variable intensity, and operates cordlessly for up to 9 hours per 5-hour USB charge. The lamp is made of ABS-plated steel, measures 11 inches high by 7.5 inches in diameter, and is designed for indoor use.

Color
Putty
Material
ABS-plated steel
Style
minimal, modern
Category
Home & Garden > Lighting > Lamps

Specifications

Tom Dixon's BELL table lamp with plated-steel mirror finish, wireless LED dimmable light.

Includes energy-efficient 3000 K soft white LED light fitting, variable intensity on tactile dimmer, wireless rechargeable via USB, battery lasts up to 9 hours.

Color
Putty · brown
Material
ABS-plated steel
Secondary
plastic
Style
minimal, modern
Gender
unisex
Condition
new
Dimensions
7.5x7.5x11 in
Category
Home & Garden > Lighting > Lamps

Additional Attributes

  • ABS-plated steel
  • energy-efficient LED
  • soft white 3000K
  • variable intensity dimmer
  • wireless rechargeable
  • USB charging
  • portable
  • mirror finish
  • indoor use

Product Insights

The Tom Dixon Putty Bell Portable LED Lamp, winner of the 2024 Livingetc Style Award for Best Portable Light, offers a vintage-car-inspired pressed-steel dome that delivers soft, glare-free warm light (3000K, CRI>90) ideal for reading, with a three-step dimmer reaching 160 lumens and a 6-9 hour battery that charges via USB while in use. Its cordless design ensures stable placement (1.40 kg) and eliminates cable clutter. However, its glossy ABS finish demands dry-cloth-only care (gloves included) and is not water-resistant, limiting outdoor use.

Verified claims

Finish
Glossy ABS over steel shell requires dry-cloth-only care to preserve its reflective, chameleon-like sheen.
Light quality
Concealed 3000K LED with CRI>90 produces a soft, shadow-free warm light.
Accolades
Won the 2024 Livingetc Style Award for Best Portable Light.
Reading light
Ellen Finch: Bell's dome shade makes a wonderful reading light.
Light distribution
Soft, even, glare-free wash with focused downlight from hidden LED.
Brightness
160 lumens, three-step dimmer: candle-like light that also aids reading.
Battery life
Battery runtime is 6–9 hours on a full charge.
Charging while in use
Can be used while charging via USB, eliminating downtime.
Cordless flexibility
Cordless design eliminates cable clutter; the lamp's 1.40 kg weight and wide base keep it stable on most flat surfaces.
Design
Winner of Livingetc's Best Portable Light 2024 for its vintage-car-inspired pressed-steel dome.
Light diffusion
Concealed diffuser produces a soft, even wash with no hotspot, unlike Melt's decorative light pattern.
Stability
1.40 kg weight gives low center of gravity for excellent stability on flat surfaces.
Cordless operation
6-9 hour battery life and simultaneous USB charging allow cordless reading.
LED replaceability
LED replaceable via Tom Dixon spare part (LEDPB02).
Outdoor placement
Designed for indoor use; the glossy ABS finish should be cleaned only with a soft dry cloth.
Surface care
Includes cotton gloves for fingerprint-free setup and requires dry-cloth cleaning only.
Initial operation
Works while charging and has three discrete brightness levels via tactile dimmer.
Putty finish reflectivity
The putty finish is a glossy ABS plastic layer bonded to the pressed-steel shell, producing a uniform, paint-like sheen that picks up ambient light without the hard-edged reflections of chrome or gold.

Product record

Title
Putty Bell Portable Led Lamp
Brand
Tom Dixon
Price
375 CAD
Availability
In stock

Buying Guide

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Uses

Soft accent lighting for a desk or tabletop

Set this dome-shaped portable table lamp on a desk or table when you want a soft, diffuse glow rather than harsh task lighting. Its concealed diffuser casts a warm light over the immediate area, and the 90 Ra colour rendering is described as making light look natural and vivid. The glossy, reflective finish takes on the colours of its surroundings, so it can double as a decorative piece in the space.[1,2,3,6,7,8]

Cordless indoor lighting that moves with you

The Tom Dixon Bell is a portable, rechargeable LED lamp you can place wherever you need light indoors—on a desk, shelf, or table—without hunting for an outlet. It charges via USB in about 5 hours and runs up to 9 hours on a charge, though actual runtime may vary. It is designed for indoor use only.[4,5,6]

Recharging the cordless Bell lamp via USB

When the built-in battery runs low after use, this portable Tom Dixon lamp can be recharged with the included USB cable, snapping in via a small round magnetic connector on a flat USB-A cable. The cable attaches to a recessed charging cavity on the underside of the lamp's cylindrical base, so the lamp can be topped up between uses and then moved around cord-free.[6,8]

Dialing light up or down with a tactile dimmer

This portable LED lamp offers variable light intensity through a tactile dimmer, so you can adjust the brightness to suit the moment — brighter for focused work at a desk, softer for ambient evening light. The dimmer is built into the lamp's single circular recessed power button, centered on the side of its matte cylindrical body.[6,8]

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Putty Bell Portable Led Lamp: Choose this if you want a minimalist portable table lamp with a dome shade inspired by vintage car bumpers, whose hidden light source gives a soft, diffuse glow. It suits cord-free use: a rechargeable battery charges in 5 hours via the included USB cable and runs up to 9 hours, with variable intensity on a tactile dimmer and an energy-efficient 3000 K soft white LED, in a compact 11 inch (28 cm) tall by 7.5 inch (19 cm) diameter size; included gloves help keep the finish fingerprint-free. Note that it is rated for indoor use only, so it is not the pick for outdoor settings.[2,5,6]Bell Portable Gold Led Lamp: Choose this if you want a cordless, rechargeable accent lamp with a minimalist, mirror-polished gold dome design that reflects its surroundings — the wireless body recharges via the included USB cable in about 5 hours and runs up to 9 hours (one retailer estimates roughly 7 to 9). It suits mood lighting on a dimmer: a tactile three-step touch control, a 3000 K soft white integrated LED with 160 lumens and color rendering above 90, and a hidden source behind a white diffuser that emits a soft downward glow. Note that although the lamp carries an IP44 rating and some listings describe it as suited to indoor and outdoor use, the retailer page states it is intended for indoor use only, and the battery life is an up-to figure that may be shorter at higher brightness.[9,10,11,12,13,14,15]

Image Analysis

3 images
Putty Bell Portable LED lamp product image (primary)
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Product

A glossy dome-shaped table lamp with a rounded cylindrical base and a visible circular power button on the front; the lamp is a uniform putty/cream color and sits on a flat surface.

  • Shade geometryLarge hemispherical dome shade with a smooth continuous curve and a high-gloss finish; shade sits centered above the base on a short vertical stem.
    1 regionx 0.04 · y 0.20 · w 0.56 · h 0.38 (high)
  • Base shapeRounded cylindrical base with a slightly domed top where the stem meets it; base has a continuous glossy surface matching the shade.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.58 · w 0.14 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Power buttonSmall circular recessed power button on the lower front face of the cylindrical base, outlined by a thin ring visible in reflection.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.80 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Finish and reflectionsHigh-gloss smooth finish across shade and base producing bright specular highlights and soft reflected rectangles of light.
  • Stem detailShort straight cylindrical stem connecting the center of the dome shade to the top of the rounded base; same color and finish as other parts.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.52 · w 0.03 · h 0.08 (medium)

Other

Studio-style product shot with a neutral textured backdrop and soft side lighting producing a soft shadow to the right; lamp sits on a flat horizontal surface with a vertical architectural panel behind.

  • Background and stagingNeutral textured wall panels in a similar putty tone form the backdrop, including a vertical recessed seam to the right of the lamp and a rectangular pedestal at right edge.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.70 (high)
  • Surface and shadowFlat tabletop surface in a matching neutral tone with a soft elongated shadow cast from the lamp toward the right front area.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.70 · w 1.00 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Shot compositionVertical portrait framing with the lamp positioned left-of-center and negative space to the right showing backdrop elements; image cropped at top of dome and base bottom nearly touching lower edge.
  • Lighting styleSoft diffused key light from left producing gentle gradation and visible specular highlights on the glossy lamp surfaces.

Colors

putty cream· shadeputty cream· base
Putty Bell Portable LED lamp product image 2
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Product

Close-up of a portable lamp laid on its side showing the cylindrical body, underside charging cavity, side power button, and the interior of the wide bell shade lit warm.

  • Shade interiorWide flared bell shade visible from below with a smooth matte interior surface that is lit to a warm cream color; rim is a thin raised lip.
    1 regionx 0.45 · y 0.00 · w 0.55 · h 0.45 (high)
  • Central supporting stemShort central stem connects the shade to the cylindrical body; a circular mounting plate at the stem base shows stamped text around its edge.
    1 regionx 0.63 · y 0.10 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Stamped ring text“TOM DIXON”
    1 regionx 0.71 · y 0.10 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Cylindrical bodySmooth cylindrical body lying at an angle with a continuous matte finish and a single circular recessed power button on the visible side.
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.45 (high)
  • Side power buttonCircular recessed power button with a concentric ring detail, centered on the cylinder side.
    1 regionx 0.56 · y 0.48 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Underside charging cavityRound recessed black charging cavity at the base of the cylinder containing a central circular metal contact and molded channels for a detachable cable.
    1 regionx 0.48 · y 0.63 · w 0.34 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Charging label text“5V = 1A”
    1 regionx 0.56 · y 0.70 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium)
  • Small regulatory symbolsSmall circular and rectangular certification and compliance symbols printed inside the black cavity that are legible as shapes but too small to fully read.Partial
    1 regionx 0.53 · y 0.72 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (medium)
  • Visible finish and textureExterior surfaces of the shade and body show a uniform smooth matte finish with soft specular highlights on curved edges.

Other

Studio scene showing the lamp on a textured horizontal surface with a textured vertical background, a detached flat black USB cable and magnetic connector laid beside the lamp, and soft directional lighting creating gentle shadows.

  • Flat USB cable and connectorFlat black USB-A cable with a low-profile rectangular USB-A plug and a small round magnetic connector at the other end, positioned left of the lamp.
    2 regionsx 0.02 · y 0.78 · w 0.42 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.70 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Shot compositionClose detail shot cropped to show the lamp tilted toward the camera; majority of frame occupied by the shade and body with negative space on the left.
  • Background and surfaceTwo-tone textured backdrop formed by a vertical textured wall and a horizontal textured surface meeting near the lower third of the image; both are light neutral tones.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.45 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowsSoft directional light from the shade illuminates the immediate area and casts soft shadows to the lower left of the lamp and cable.

Colors

putty off-white· shade exterior and cylinder bodywarm cream· shade interior (lit)matte black· charging cavity interior#0E0D0Bmetallic brass· charging contactflat black· detachable cable#231E1A
Putty Bell Portable LED lamp product image 3
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Product

Multiple decorative tabletop lamps and glass decorative objects are shown on stepped white display shelves; visible items include a glossy white dome lamp, a glossy black dome lamp, a polished gold dome lamp, two cylindrical white marble lamps with round metal accents, a green glass bell object, and two smoked glass decorative pieces.

  • Glossy white dome lampSmall table lamp with a smooth hemispherical dome shade seated on a short cylindrical base; both dome and base are high-gloss white; a subtle circular power symbol is visible on the front of the base; lamp emits warm light from beneath the shade.
    1 regionx 0.03 · y 0.44 · w 0.23 · h 0.28 (high)
  • White marble cylinder lampsTwo short lamps constructed from white marble with visible gray veining; each lamp has a thick cylindrical stem and a wide ring-shaped top that creates a donut-like silhouette with a round metallic hemispherical accent sitting recessed in the top ring; both lamps emit warm light beneath the ring.
    2 regionsx 0.32 · y 0.31 · w 0.14 · h 0.17 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.48 · w 0.17 · h 0.17 (high)
  • Glossy black dome lamp (elevated)Larger table lamp with a deep glossy black hemispherical shade mounted on a tall cylindrical black base; interior of the shade is light colored and the lamp is lit, casting warm light downward; the black finish is highly reflective and shows highlights.
    1 regionx 0.53 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Polished gold dome lamp (lower niche)Table lamp with a polished metallic gold hemispherical shade and matching short cylindrical gold base; lamp is lit and emits warm light; surface is mirror-like and shows a small bright reflection spot.
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.71 · w 0.20 · h 0.19 (high)
  • Smoked glass conical vessel (lower left)Tall conical glass vessel with a narrow neck topped by a dark spherical stopper; glass is translucent smoked gray and reflective; vessel sits upright and is not lit.
    1 regionx 0.16 · y 0.67 · w 0.17 · h 0.23 (high)
  • Smoked glass cone (upper right)Tapered conical smoked glass object with stacked rounded internal forms visible through the glass; glass is translucent dark gray and reflective, placed on an upper right platform.
    1 regionx 0.80 · y 0.24 · w 0.11 · h 0.23 (high)
  • Green glass dome objectShort cylindrical green glass object with rounded top and internal stacked dark glass forms visible inside; the glass is translucent green and glossy.
    1 regionx 0.75 · y 0.45 · w 0.11 · h 0.13 (high)

Other

Staged still-life photograph showing stepped matte white display shelving against a warm beige wall with soft studio lighting and gentle shadows; even soft directional light creates reflections on glossy and metallic surfaces.

  • Shot compositionVertical-framed lifestyle studio shot showing a multi-level white stepped display with recessed niche at lower center; objects arranged across three horizontal display levels.
  • Background and lightingSmooth warm beige wall background with soft even lighting; visible soft shadows cast by objects and subtle highlights on reflective surfaces.
  • Staging surface materialDisplay shelves and niche surfaces are matte white with sharp geometric edges and right-angle corners.
  • Image qualityHigh-resolution photograph with clear focus, natural tonal range, and visible reflections on glossy and metallic materials.

Colors

gloss white· white dome lamp (shade and base)white marble· white marble lamps (body and ring)gloss black· black dome lamp (shade and base)#130D0Apolished gold· gold dome lamp (shade and base)#D1A969smoked gray· smoked glass conical vessel#635D5Btranslucent olive green· green glass dome object#8A944D

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/decor/lighting/desk-lamps/putty-bell-portable-led-lamp--22639-300113?colourId=0
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