Tess and Tessa are Tavellio's rechargeable, cordless wall sconces 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 (Tess) or 130 hours (Tessa) 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 Sconces 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 sconces you can buy right now.
A wall sconce 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
Tess carries a 5200 mAh battery and Tessa a larger 8000 mAh battery, both with our own LED technology. That is good for around 10 hours at full brightness and up to 120 hours (Tess) or 130 hours (Tessa) on the lowest setting. 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 colors, 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, square model (10 x 10 x 8 cm), perfect for smaller spots and tight corners. Tessa (€69) is the wider, rectangular model (20 cm (7.9 in)), a natural fit for hallways, above a console or beside a bed. Both come in the same warm range of colors, from Vanilla and Gold to Black and Olive Green.
For every feature in detail, read our complete guide to Tess, or compare both side by side in Tess vs Tessa.
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 sconce 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 (Tess) or 130 hours (Tessa) of battery in one cordless wall sconce that mounts magnetically without wiring.
How long does the battery last?
Tess has a 5200 mAh battery and Tessa an 8000 mAh battery, giving around 10 hours at full brightness and up to 120 hours (Tess) or 130 hours (Tessa) on the lowest setting. At a normal cozy 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 outlet needed.
Can one remote control several lamps?
Yes. The included remote adjusts brightness and light color, and one remote can control multiple lamps at once, handy on a staircase or in a hallway.
