Most rooms have good general light and a handful of dark spots that it never reaches. The inside of a wardrobe, the top shelf of a bookcase, the space under a kitchen cabinet, the corner of a desk or the wall above a picture frame all stay dim no matter how bright the ceiling light is. A rechargeable light that can go exactly where it is needed, without cords or wiring, is the simplest way to fix them.
The Magnetic Touch Table Lamp is a slim LED light bar designed for exactly that. It measures 11.8 inches long, weighs just 7.1 oz and has a magnet on the back, so it sticks to metal with nothing to install. It charges over USB, dims through five brightness levels by touch and offers three color temperatures, all in a bar small enough to tuck almost anywhere.
What makes the magnetic light bar stand out
The magnet is the clever part. It holds the bar on a metal shelf, the side of a steel cabinet, a fridge or a metal desk frame, with no screws, no adhesive and no marks left behind. You can move it from a bedside shelf to a cabinet to a desk in seconds. For wood or painted surfaces, the Bracket styles come with a bracket, so the light still goes where you want it.
The control is the second strength. A touch turns it on and steps through five brightness levels, and three color temperatures let you choose warm light for winding down or cool white for reading and detailed work. The Remote styles add a handheld remote, which is useful when the bar is mounted somewhere hard to reach, such as high inside a cabinet or above a picture.
The third is the battery. It charges over USB and runs on a built in battery, with up to 30 hours of runtime listed per charge. The light bar is light and slim, 11.8 by 1.42 by 1.57 inches, with about 7.9 inches of that length lit, so it adds light without adding bulk.
Where it looks best, room by room
- Wardrobes and closets. Light on the rail and shelves when you get dressed.
- Desks. A small task light on a metal frame or shelf above the work surface.
- Bookshelves and display cabinets. Soft light on books and collections.
- Bedside shelves. A warm reading light where no lamp fits.
- Kitchen cabinets. Extra light under or inside a cabinet.
Because it is so easy to move, it often ends up in more than one place over time. Many people start with it in a closet, then realize how useful it is over a desk or on a shelf. The color options also help it blend in: gold and black brackets suit darker furniture, while white suits pale cabinets and walls.
Choosing the size and placement
The bar measures 11.8 by 1.42 by 1.57 inches, with about 7.9 inches of lit length, and it weighs 7.1 oz. That makes it best for small areas: a single shelf, a cabinet interior, a narrow desk or the space above a picture. At that lit length, it is a shelf, desk or cabinet light rather than the main light in a room.
Some placement tips:
- Inside a cabinet or closet, mount it near the front edge, pointing back, so it lights the contents rather than your eyes.
- Over a desk, place it slightly in front of you and to the side, to avoid glare on a screen.
- On a bookshelf, place it under the shelf above so the light washes down over the spines.
- On wood or painted surfaces, use the bracket, since the magnet needs metal to hold.
All measurements are also listed in the Dimensions section above.
Layering it with other lighting
Good lighting works in layers: ambient light from the ceiling, task light for focused work and accent light for atmosphere. This bar fills the task and accent layers in small places. Inside a closet, it is a task light that helps you find things. On a bookshelf or display cabinet, set warm and low, it becomes an accent light that adds depth to a room in the evening.
Pair it with a table lamp or floor lamp for general light, and use the bar to fill the dark corners that those lights leave. Browse the rechargeable lamps collection for other cordless pieces, or the display racks collection for shelving that pairs well with a small light.
When you use it for accent light, keep it on the warm setting so it matches the rest of the room. Save cool white for tasks where you need to see detail, such as reading small print or sorting through a closet.
Is the magnetic light bar right for your space?
This light is a strong fit if you:
- Have dark spots such as closets, shelves or cabinets that need light.
- Want a light that mounts to metal with nothing to install.
- Like choosing the brightness and the color of the light.
- Want a cordless light that charges over USB.
It is not the right choice if you need a main light for a room or a large desk lamp for long hours of work. With about 7.9 inches of lit length, it is best as a supplementary light, so pair it with a larger lamp for general light.
Every order ships free across the US and most arrive in 6 to 9 business days. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery, and questions about the six styles are answered at info@norafurnish.com.
