Modern Lantern Norma Jean Mini Cordless Ceramic Lamp – Ivory on Antique Brass

Norma Jean: a mini cordless ceramic lamp that puts real lamp light wherever you need it, with no cord, no outlet and 8+ hours per charge.

US-patented removable batteryMade in USA8+ hrs per chargeWarm LED included2 batteries included

Norma Jean is small in stature and tall on performance: artisan stoneware in an ivory glaze, made in the USA and assembled in Modern Lantern’s own shop, with a tapered off-white linen shade or a woven rattan option. Two mini battery packs come in the box, so one can charge while the other runs.

Specifications

• Brand: Modern Lantern
• Model: Norma Jean
• Designed by: Stephen and Carrie Fitzwater, Modern Lantern (Fort Worth, Texas)
• Type: Indoor mini cordless ceramic lamp, rechargeable and battery operated
• Finish: Ivory on Antique Brass
• Materials: Ivory glazed ceramic body on black metal components with an off white fabric shade
• Shade options: Off-white linen hardback shade or woven rattan shade
• Overall size: 9" diameter, 22.5" high
• Shade size: 9" diameter, 8" tall
• Base: 5" diameter, 1.75" high
• Weight: Approx. 5 lb
• Battery: Two 2600 mAh 12V lithium-ion mini battery packs (both included)
• Run time: 8+ hours per charge; 750+ charge cycles
• Charging: About 2 hours with the included UL-listed wall charger; the battery comes out of the base, so the lamp stays in place
• Light source: 12V 7W LED, 650 lumens (55W equivalent), 2700K, approx. 40,000 hour life (included)
• Certifications: UL-listed wall charger; US Patent 9,347,633 (removable battery system)
• Made in: USA: ceramic body, shade and assembly
• Indoor / outdoor: Indoor use; keep out of rain and outdoor elements
• Item number (MPN): ML1012A9 / ML1012A9R
• Delivery: Custom built in the USA; ships in 2–3 weeks

Download the Norma Jean spec sheet (PDF)

Features

• Patented removable battery: charge the pack, not the lamp
• 8+ hours per charge
• Warm 2700K LED with a 30,000+ hour life
• Ceramic body, shade and assembly made in the USA
• Two battery packs included for zero downtime

Complete the set: add a spare mini battery pack so one is always charged.

Best for

Nightstands, powder rooms, bar carts, bookshelves and restaurant or café tables.

Why Modern Lantern’s battery is different

• It comes out, the lamp stays put. The battery is hidden in the base and clicks out like a camera battery. Charge it on the wall charger while the lamp stays on the table.
• No downtime. Keep a spare pack charged and swap in seconds (this lamp already comes with two). That is why hotels and restaurants use these lamps.
• Serviceable, not disposable. Many cordless lamps seal the battery inside, so when it ages the whole lamp goes. Here the battery, bulb and charger are replaceable parts.
• Real power. 12V lithium-ion cells, rated for 750+ charge cycles, driving an efficient 12V LED.
• Proven and protected. The removable battery system is covered by US Patent 9,347,633; the wall charger is UL listed and works on 100–240V (a plug adapter is needed outside the US).

Who this is not for

• Outdoor spaces exposed to rain: this lamp is rated for indoor use.
• Anyone who wants bright overhead-style light: a mini lamp gives soft, ambient light.
• Anyone who needs it within days: each ceramic is custom built and ships in 2–3 weeks.

Why we carry it

We’ve been curating design-led lighting since 2009, and Modern Lantern is the cordless line we trust: a family company in Fort Worth, Texas, making rechargeable lamps since 2011, with a patented battery that you can take out, swap and replace. It solves the classic problem of a beautiful table with no outlet near it.

Buy once: durability and care

Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Use only Modern Lantern batteries, bulbs and chargers. Because the battery, bulb and charger are replaceable, the lamp itself can serve for many years.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Norma Jean run on one charge?

Modern Lantern rates it at 8+ hours per charge. Recharging takes about 2 hours with the included UL-listed wall charger.

How do I recharge the Norma Jean without moving it?

The battery is hidden in the base and pops out. Charge it on the included wall charger while the lamp stays where it is, then click it back in.

How bright is the Norma Jean?

12V 7W LED, 650 lumens (55W equivalent), 2700K, approx. 40,000 hour life. It gives a warm, lamp-like glow.

Will the Norma Jean fit my space?

Overall it measures 9" diameter, 22.5" high. Shade: 9" diameter, 8" tall. It suits nightstands, powder rooms, bar carts, bookshelves and restaurant or café tables.

Can I get a spare battery for the Norma Jean?

Yes. Two packs are already included, and you can add more: the packs are removable and replaceable, and we stock genuine Modern Lantern spares so you always have a charged one ready.

When will my Norma Jean ship?

Each ceramic lamp is custom built in the USA as it is ordered, so it ships in 2–3 weeks.

Trade & project orders

Designers, hotels and restaurants can join our trade program for project pricing on multiple lamps and spare battery packs.

Delivery

Custom built in the USA; ships in 2–3 weeks.

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.