Tom Dixon’s Melt Portable Lamp is precisely what you’d expect when a boundary-pushing British designer teams up with Sweden’s experimental design collective, Front—a portable piece of art that completely reinvents what ambient lighting can look like. When it’s off, the Melt is all about that hypnotic mirror finish that catches every flicker of daylight and reflects your surroundings like a metallic sculpture. Flip the switch, though, and the magic happens: the shade transforms into a glowing, molten bubble of light that looks like hot glass caught mid-drip.

More than just a pretty face, the Melt Portable Lamp is built to go wherever your evenings take you. Its sturdy tripod base anchors it firmly in your living room, bedroom, or dining area, but the included hanging strap invites you to take the show outside—hang it from a pergola or a tree and watch your backyard dinner party earn a few extra style points.

Thanks to a three-step touch dimmer, you can adjust the ambiance to match your mood. Fully charged, the integrated LED maintains a soft glow for up to 8 hours before requiring a quick top-up via USB-C. Starting at $1,063, the Melt Portable Lamp is an investment in both design and atmosphere, guaranteed to turn heads and elevate any space it touches.

Tom Dixon’s Melt Portable Lamp isn’t just lighting; it’s mood, conversation, and a little bit of drama, bottled up in one show-stopping piece.

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