I write about garden lighting almost every day in the summer, so it takes quite a bit to impress me. However, cult favourite lighting brand Pooky’s new outdoor rechargeable lantern caught my attention immediately. I got to see these stylish garden lights IRL on the day of the launch – and to say that I ‘liked’ them would be a huge understatement.
The Pooky Stefan lantern by The Novogratz is easily the prettiest garden lighting idea I’ve seen this year. And I don’t say this lightly, especially since I’ve already seen some lovely outdoor lamps and lighting solutions this season as stylish and whimsical lighting is one of the biggest garden trends.
The outdoor rechargeable lanterns were created in collaboration with US design duo Cortney and Robert Novogratz, also known as The Novogratz. Available in five pretty colours, the collection was previously launched in the US last year, but now it’s landed in the UK.
Pooky’s interior wireless lamps have been a huge success since day one and are among the brand’s top sellers. But this is the British brand’s first foray into outdoor rechargeable lights, utilising the same signature Genesis cell to power it as the company’s other wireless designs. This allows the lanterns to illuminate your outdoor space for anywhere from nine to 17 hours, depending on the chosen brightness, which can in turn be controlled with the included remote control.
I’m certain these outdoor lights will fly off the shelves in no time, especially given their unique design. I’ve never seen lanterns take on such a charming shape, reminiscent of bird houses or even bird feeders – but in the best way possible. And this becomes especially obvious if you choose to hang them up as Pooky is selling a specially designed lantern hook for £40 to go with these lanterns.
Not only do these lanterns boast an original shape and come in five beautiful shades, but there are also three sizes available to choose from, with prices starting at £140 for the smallest (and cutest) one.
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Pooky x The Novogratz
Smaller Stefan rechargeable lantern in denim
Pooky x The Novogratz
Medium Stefan rechargeable lantern in blush
Pooky x The Novogratz
Larger Stefan rechargeable lantern in moss
Pooky x The Novogratz
Medium Stefan rechargeable lantern in sand
Pooky x The Novogratz
Lantern hook for Stefan lantern in antique brass
Pooky x The Novogratz
Smaller Stefan rechargeable lantern in antique brass
The lanterns were launched in the US, on The Novogratz duo’s home turf, last year. Originally, they planned to keep the launch to the US, but after much demand they decided to bring them back to the UK.
When speaking to Jo Plant, chief creative officer at Pooky, she revealed that it was the dark blue ‘denim’ colourway that turned out to be the bestseller in the US, to her surprise. However, it’s the green ‘moss’ and the pink ‘blush’ that she predicts will do well here in the UK.
For Cortney Novogratz, the colourful aspect of the design was perhaps the most important and exciting, ‘What I love most is how we’ve brought much-needed colour to outdoor spaces – especially that vintage-toned pink – and the way the cordless technology allows these stunning designs to enhance any gathering without limitations.’
But if you’d like to bring some whimsy into your interiors, you can use these Pooky lanterns indoors, too, as I have done with my little denim blue number.
Which colourway have you got your eye on?
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