Ambientec Table Lamp Cachalot LED Portable Lamp
Ambientec Table Lamp Cachalot LED Portable Lamp
Ambientec Table Lamp Cachalot LED Portable Lamp
Ambientec Table Lamp Cachalot LED Portable Lamp

Cachalot LED Portable Lamp

Sale price$573Regular price $673

Made by Ambientec

Yoshiki Matsuyama conceived the Cachalot during a period of global unrest, summoning the image of a sperm whale moving through cold, silent water with unhurried grace. That singular creature became both the formal and emotional foundation of this sculptural portable lamp - an object that carries the weight of calm.

Produced by Japanese lighting brand Ambientec, the Cachalot is as much a subject of contemplation as it is a source of light. Its organic silhouette is rendered with a precision that rewards close attention, the body rising and falling in proportions that feel both inevitable and considered.

  • Warm LED illumination diffuses softly from within
  • Cordless and portable, designed for placement anywhere
  • Organic form inspired by the sperm whale, refined through Japanese craft sensibility
  • Produced by Ambientec, a Tokyo-based studio known for precision in portable lighting

The quality of light evokes the faint luminescence of deep-sea creatures rather than the hard geometry of conventional portable lamps. It is an object that asks to be placed slowly, deliberately, where stillness is wanted.

Color
Color: Dark Grey

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Product Details

Details
  • Designed by Yoshiki Matsuyama
  • Available with shade in clear or dark gray
  • Main materials: Acrylic resin, Zinc alloy, Aluminum, Silicone rubber
  • Dimming levels: Buttery Power Mode (Portable) 2 steps; USB Power Mode (on Charger stand) : 3steps
  • Charging: USB type-C, Original charger stand
  • Battery run time: 24h, 12h
  • Lighting source: LED 
  • Color temperature: 2000K
Measurements

H × W × D
3.75 × 11.25 × 2.25 in.
9.4 × 28.5 × 5.9 cm.

Acrylic resin, Zinc alloy, Aluminum, Silicone rubber

Shipping & Returns

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Warranty

Luminaire is an authorized retailer of Ambientec. The product comes with a full manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cachalot lamp and who designed it?

The Cachalot is a sculptural portable LED lamp designed by Yoshiki Matsuyama for the Japanese lighting brand Ambientec. Its form draws directly from the silhouette of the sperm whale, known in French as the cachalot, translating the creature's serene presence into a functional object of light.

Is the Cachalot lamp rechargeable and cordless?

Yes. The Cachalot is a rechargeable portable lamp, meaning it operates without a power cord during use. This makes it suitable for placement in locations where a fixed outlet is not practical, from dining tables to outdoor terraces.

What kind of light does the Cachalot emit?

The Cachalot uses a warm LED light source that diffuses softly through its sculptural body. The quality of light is gentle and ambient, designed to complement intimate or contemplative settings rather than serve as task lighting.

Who is Yoshiki Matsuyama?

Yoshiki Matsuyama is a Japanese designer whose work spans lighting, product design, and objects that sit at the intersection of design and art. His approach is rooted in nature and emotional atmosphere, often translating organic forms into precisely crafted functional pieces.

How does Ambientec approach portable lighting design?

Ambientec is a Japanese brand that treats portable lighting as an exercise in sculptural and material refinement. Their objects are designed to function independently of architecture, holding presence and atmosphere on their own terms rather than as accessories to a fixed space.

Brand

Ambientec
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Ambientec

Founded in 2009 in Yokohama, Japan, Ambientec specializes in portable rechargeable waterproof lamps crafted with advanced LED technology and timeless Japanese design.