TURN Brass

Ambientec TURN in Brass is a rechargeable portable task lamp designed by Nao Tamura. Carved from a single piece of metal, TURN takes its name from the turning process: the metal rotates on a lathe as its form is shaped. Its substantial brass body and carefully considered silhouette bring a distinctive presence to the tabletop.

Set it on a table to bring light closer to what you are doing, then lower the brightness as the evening slows down. A touch at the top of the shade changes the light from a faint, warm glow for late evenings to brighter tabletop illumination. The brass body and matching charging stand have a clear-coated finish.

Four Brightness Levels

Touch the top of the shade to cycle through LOW, MID, HIGH, and EX-HIGH. As the brightness increases, the color temperature changes from a warm 1800 K to 2500 K. The LED light has a color rendering index of Ra95 or higher.

• LOW: 1800 K; 0.1 W power consumption; approximately 150 hours of continuous lighting
• MID: 2300 K; 0.5 W power consumption; approximately 38 hours of continuous lighting
• HIGH: 2400 K; 1.2 W power consumption; approximately 12 hours of continuous lighting
• EX-HIGH: 2500 K; 3.5 W power consumption; approximately 5 hours of continuous lighting

Portable Lighting and USB Charging

The rechargeable design lets you move the lamp between settings without keeping it connected to a power cable during use. Place it on the charging stand and connect the included USB Type-C charging cable to recharge. Charging takes approximately 6 hours. The lamp uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery rated at 3.7 V / 5200 mAh.

Water and Dust Resistance

The lamp body has protection equivalent to IP66 for use outdoors and in the bathroom. This means protection against dust ingress and powerful water jets from any direction; it does not indicate protection against immersion. The charging stand and AC adapter are not waterproof.

Specifications

• Model: TN001-02BS
• Designer: Nao Tamura
• Finish: Clear-coated brass
• Materials: Brass body and charging stand; other components include polycarbonate, ABS, and silicone rubber
• Dimensions: Approximately Ø130 mm × H275 mm (lamp body only)
• Height with charging stand: Approximately 285 mm
• Weight: Approximately 1240 g (lamp body only)
• Light source: LED
• Color rendering index: Ra95 or higher
• Color temperature: 1800–2500 K, depending on the brightness setting
• Brightness settings: LOW / MID / HIGH / EX-HIGH
• Continuous lighting time: Approximately 150 / 38 / 12 / 5 hours, respectively
• Power consumption: 0.1 / 0.5 / 1.2 / 3.5 W, respectively
• Charging: USB charging; approximately 6 hours
• Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion, 3.7 V / 5200 mAh
• Water and dust resistance: Equivalent to IP66 (lamp body only)
• Made in Japan

Included Accessories

• USB Type-C charging cable (model AMB-CAB03)
• Charging stand in the same finish as the lamp body; also compatible with TURN+

How to Use

• Touch the top of the shade to cycle through the four brightness levels.
• Place the lamp on the charging stand to recharge using the USB Type-C cable.
• For outdoor or bathroom use, keep the charging stand and AC adapter away from water. Water resistance applies to the lamp body only.

Packaging and AC Adapter

From June 2025, the dedicated AC adapter is no longer included. Packaging has changed from a black decorative box to kraft paper packaging. The lamp itself is unchanged.

Pairing with TURN+

TURN pairs with the TURN+ ambient lamp to create layers of light. TURN provides focused illumination for the area close at hand, while TURN+ brings ambient light to the surrounding space. Use them together at the dinner table or as the evening continues, balancing practical illumination with atmosphere.

About Ambientec

Founded in 2009 by Yoshinori Kuno, Ambientec brings precision engineering from professional underwater photography to portable lighting. The company combines high-quality components with refined design, creating rechargeable lamps designed for lasting use.