This Ferm Living Arum Portable Lamp in stainless steel is honestly the kind of lighting upgrade that makes you wonder how you lived without decent portable lighting for so long. The stainless steel finish gives it this sleek, modern look that works just as well on a dining table during dinner parties as it does on your nightstand when you're reading before bed. What I love about the Arum design is how the curved arm creates this elegant silhouette that feels more like sculpture than just functional lighting - it's one of those pieces that looks intentional wherever you place it. The portability factor is a real game-changer because you can move it from room to room based on what you're doing, whether that's working at the kitchen counter, having drinks on the patio, or creating ambient lighting in the bedroom without having to deal with cords and outlets.
The build quality is immediately obvious when you pick it up - the stainless steel construction feels substantial and well-made, not like those flimsy portable lamps that feel like they'll break if you look at them wrong. The battery life is solid enough that you're not constantly thinking about charging it, and when you do need to charge it, the process is straightforward without any finicky connections. The light output is surprisingly good for something this size - bright enough for actual tasks but also dimmable down to that perfect ambient level that makes any space feel more relaxed and welcoming. The stainless steel doesn't show fingerprints as much as you'd expect, and the weight distribution feels balanced so you're not worried about it tipping over when you set it down on different surfaces. The arm stays in position once you adjust it, none of that gradual drooping that cheaper adjustable lamps develop over time.
Ferm Living really understands that lighting should adapt to how you actually live rather than forcing you to organize your life around fixed fixtures and outlets. They're based in Copenhagen and consistently create pieces that solve real problems while looking sophisticated enough that you want them visible in your space. The Arum collection shows they're thinking about modern lifestyles where people work from different spots in their homes, entertain in various areas, and want flexibility in how they use their spaces. When you invest in quality portable lighting like this, you start realizing how much more usable your home becomes when you can create the right atmosphere anywhere, anytime.
Details
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Made In: China
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Material: Stainless steel with mirror polish. Lampshade matte off-white inside with LED dome
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Dimensions:Â
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Additional Information:
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Voltage: 220-240V - 50Hz, 3W Non removable dimmable LED light source, warm white. 2700K, CRI >90. 240lm. 3 steps touch dimmer. Service life: 30.000 hours. Including 1.2 meter / 47.2 inches USB cable type C. Adapter not included. Needed adapter specification: 100 - 240V, 5V DC/2A output. IP44, Class III. Registered design.
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