Compact, elegant, and unmistakably refined, the Victoria cordless lamp is a favourite among interior designers and hospitality professionals alike and remains one of the most popular cordless lamps in the NEOZ collection.
With its warm ambient glow and customisable materials and shades, Victoria is a versatile fit for a wide range of spaces—from timeless fine-dining rooms to more expressive, statement-led interiors.
What sets Victoria apart is its quiet confidence. With its slender cylindrical base and classical proportions, it enhances the table setting without dominating it. This balance of presence and restraint reflects both design intention and technical innovation.
The Rivoli Bar featured the Ritz lamp, which was the precursor to the Victoria lamp that came over a decade later.
Cordless Lamp Technology with a Sophisticated Past
To understand Victoria, it helps to go back to its origins. In 2001, NEOZ was commissioned to create a bespoke cordless lamp for The Rivoli Bar at The Ritz London. The design brief called for something special—lighting that could match the bar’s dramatic Art Deco interior, with its rich wood panelling, intricate marquetry, and mirrored motifs inspired by Leda and the Swan. The result was what is now known as the Ritz lamp: bold, architectural, and unapologetically opulent.
At the time, however, the technology was limited. The use of a 5W halogen bulb required a large nickel–metal hydride battery, shaping the form and scale of the lamp. But as is often the case, constraint drove innovation. LED technology advanced and lithium-ion cells became more viable for cordless use—something NEOZ was among the first to adopt, and the design possibilities expanded dramatically.
The Victoria lamp, adorned with a green glass lampshade, graces the Tramae Restaurant at Palazzo Talìa, Rome
Timeless Adaptability: Lighting for Refined Spaces
The Victoria emerged as a natural evolution of that earlier design. Freed from bulky components, the lamp could be reimagined at a smaller scale, better suited to intimate tables and more varied environments. This retained the sense of classical proportion seen in its predecessor but introduced a cleaner, more modern silhouette.
Its base is deliberately minimal, allowing a wide range of shade styles—from pleated fabric to spun metal and handblown glass. This adaptability is central to Victoria’s ongoing success. Rather than assert itself, it complements its setting—becoming part of a larger design narrative without overpowering it.
Whether illuminating a white tablecloth in a heritage hotel or adding atmosphere to a dark, richly layered cocktail bar, the Victoria proves that good design is not only about form or function—but how the two meet, quietly and beautifully, in context.
Take a closer look at the Victoria Cordless Lamp collection.
