Tess and Tessa are Tavellio's rechargeable, cordless wall lamps with a built-in motion sensor, remote control, 20 light settings from warm 2700K to cool 6000K, and a battery that runs up to 120 hours per charge (around 10 hours at full brightness). They mount magnetically without wiring, so you click them off to charge via USB-C. Tess is the compact round model (€65); Tessa is the wider rectangular model (€69).
Meet Tess & Tessa: The Smartest Rechargeable Wall Lamps We've Made
Sensor, remote, 20 light settings and a battery that runs for days on a charge. Tess and Tessa are, we believe, the most complete rechargeable wall lamps you can buy right now.
A wall lamp usually means an electrician, a channel cut into the wall and a fixed spot forever. We wanted the opposite: a light you can put anywhere, control from your seat, and simply lift down to charge. That's Tess and Tessa.
A battery that lasts
Both lamps carry a 5200 mAh battery with our own LED technology, good for up to 120 hours of light on the lowest setting, and around 10 hours at full brightness. In everyday use somewhere in between, that's many evenings on a single charge. Recharging is via the included USB-C cable, the same kind you use for your phone.
20 light settings, warm to cool
Choose from 20 light colours, from a warm 2700K glow for the evening to a cool 6000K white for tasks, and dim each one to the level you want with the remote. One lamp covers relaxing, reading and cleaning.
A sensor that does the thinking
Both have an adjustable motion sensor and a timer, so the light can switch on when you walk past a dark staircase or hallway and off again by itself. Prefer manual control? A single touch turns it on or off, and the remote adjusts everything, one remote can even control several lamps at once.
Magnetic, so charging is easy
Each lamp comes with a magnetic mounting plate you fix to the wall with adhesive or screws, no wiring needed. The lamp clicks onto the plate and lifts off just as easily when it's time to charge. Made of metal and rated IP54, they shrug off a splash and daily use.
Tess or Tessa?
Tess (€65) is the compact, round model (Ø 10 cm), perfect for smaller spots and tight corners. Tessa (€69) is the wider, rectangular model (20 cm), a natural fit for hallways, above a console or beside a bed. Both come in the same warm range of colours, from Vanilla and Gold to Black and Olive Green.
Want the full background on how rechargeable lamps and batteries work? Read our explainer on battery and charging, our complete guide to rechargeable lamps, or see 7 places a wireless wall lamp shines.
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Frequently asked questions
What makes Tess and Tessa special?
They combine a motion sensor, timer, remote control, 20 light settings from 2700K to 6000K, dimming and up to 120 hours of battery in one cordless wall lamp that mounts magnetically without wiring.
How long does the battery last?
The 5200 mAh battery gives around 10 hours at full brightness and up to 120 hours on the lowest setting. At a normal cosy level that's many evenings per charge, recharged via USB-C.
Do they really need no wiring?
No wiring. Each lamp comes with a magnetic mounting plate you fix with adhesive or screws; the lamp clicks on and lifts off for charging, so there's no electrician and no socket needed.
Can one remote control several lamps?
Yes. The included remote adjusts brightness and light colour, and one remote can control multiple lamps at once, handy on a staircase or in a hallway.
