Rosendahl Soft Spot Solar

Maria Berntsen's lantern charges itself from daylight and holds up outdoors down to minus 4 Fahrenheit.

Two versions share the name. The Circular is built from GRS-certified (Global Recycled Standard) recycled material — 100% recycled polycarbonate in the frame and shades, 100% recycled ABS inside, 100% recycled thermoplastic elastomer in the switch buttons — in six colors at 7.3 in and 9.8 in, with a full charge rated at 15 to 18 hours. The original black version pairs glass with a black metal frame and adds a 13.4 in size. More Danish design sits in the Rosendahl collection.

Materials

Circular: 100% GRS-certified recycled polycarbonate frame and shades, recycled ABS inner parts, recycled thermoplastic elastomer switch buttons. Black: glass with a black metal frame

Sizes

7.3 in and 9.8 in (Circular); 7.3 in, 9.8 in and 13.4 in (Black)

Colors

Black; Circular in Wheat, Sky Blue, Terracotta, Slate Gray, Pine Green and Forest Green

Power

Built-in solar panel with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery; the Circular also charges over USB-C, cable and charger not included, and runs 15 to 18 hours fully charged

Designer

Maria Berntsen

Weather

Withstands rain and wind down to -4°F

Common Questions

How long does a full charge last?
Rosendahl rates the Soft Spot Solar Circular at 15 to 18 hours on a full charge. It tops up from the built-in solar panel through the day, or over a USB-C cable, which is not supplied.

Can it stay outside through winter?
It is built to withstand rain and wind down to -4°F. Rosendahl publishes no IP rating, so bring it indoors during prolonged storms or freezes harder than that.

What does GRS-certified mean here?
GRS is the Global Recycled Standard, which verifies recycled content and chain of custody. On the Circular version the frame and shades are 100% recycled polycarbonate and the inner parts 100% recycled ABS.