Artisan Collection • 121 Lamps Available

Animal Lamps

Wooden animal night lights and lanterns, laser-cut and hand-finished in London

Celebrate your love for wildlife with our handmade wooden animal lamps —where nature meets nurture in perfect harmony. These laser-cut decorative night lights capture the essence of your favourite creatures through intricate silhouettes and warm, ambient illumination. Perfect for animal lovers , nature enthusiasts , and those seeking eco-friendly home décor . Featured Creatures: Woodland animals | Safari wildlife | British countryside fauna | Domestic companions Ideal For: Living rooms | Bedrooms | Children's spaces | Gift giving for pet owners Bring the wild indoors with artisan precision →

Our animal lamps collection spans 121 designs — from domestic cats and dogs to exotic wildlife. Learn about the British wildlife ↗ — then browse all 161 lamps, discover how they're handmade in London, or read about our 21-day return policy.

Animal Lamps at a glance

  • An animal lamp is a night light or lantern whose design shows an animal; ours are layered wooden scenes lit from inside by a warm LED.
  • The collection spans 121 designs across cats, dogs, birds, bunnies, dinosaurs, safari and woodland wildlife.
  • Every lamp is laser-cut from responsibly sourced natural wood, hand-sanded and sealed with a non-toxic finish in our London studio.
  • Each one has a warm white LED that gives a soft amber glow, runs from any 5V USB socket (cable included) and stays cool to the touch.
  • Most designs are £37.99, with free tracked UK delivery (usually dispatched in 1–2 working days), worldwide shipping and a 21-day money-back guarantee.
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Buying guide

Choosing animal lamps: your questions answered

What is a wooden animal lamp?

A wooden animal lamp is a small decorative lantern made from layers of laser-cut wood, with an animal scene cut through the front. A warm LED behind the layers makes the scene glow, so it works as a night light after dark and as a wooden picture in daylight.

Which animal lamp should I choose?

Choose the animal that means something to the person: their own pet (see cat lamps and dog lamps), a favourite wild animal (lion, wolf, deer, owl), or a gentle character for a child (bunny, hedgehog, dinosaur). Our wildlife lamps guide groups the designs by room and person.

Are animal lamps good for adults or just children?

Both. Children usually prefer friendly characters such as bunnies and dinosaurs; adults tend to choose calmer scenes such as a cat in a moonlit window, wolves, deer or safari sunsets, which read as décor in a bedroom, study or living room.

Are animal night lights safe to leave on overnight?

Yes. The LED stays cool to the touch and runs on low-voltage USB, so the lamps are designed to stay on all night. Use a reputable USB plug and keep the cable out of reach of very young children and chewing pets.

Do animal lamps make good gifts?

They are one of the few gifts used every evening. An animal that matches the person’s pet or passion makes it personal. See our cat lover and dog lover gift guides, or commission a custom pet lamp.

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Artisan Provenance • Marko Miholić Studio London

How an animal lamp is made, in a small London studio

Artiviesta is a small studio in London, founded in 2024 by Marko Miholić. Every lamp is designed, laser-cut and hand-finished there, and each order is checked by hand before it is posted.

Each animal lamp starts as a piece of responsibly sourced natural wood. The scene is cut with a laser and the lamp is assembled by hand. Because it is real wood, the grain is never identical on two lamps, so yours is genuinely one of a kind.

Curator Choice

Signature Animal Lamps Pieces

Handcrafted in limited studio batches • £37.99 with Free UK Dispatch

Cats on a Swing Wooden Night LampBestseller

Cats on a Swing Wooden Night Lamp

£37.99

Two cats on a swing beneath a crescent moon, cut from real wood.

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Black Cat in the Window Night LampCollectors' favourite

Black Cat in the Window Night Lamp

£37.99

A black cat watching from a windowsill at night, cut from real wood.

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Flamingo Wooden Night LampWildlife

Flamingo Wooden Night Lamp

£37.99

A flamingo standing among palm fronds, cut from natural wood.

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Proprietary Studio Methodology

Cut and finished by hand in London

1. Pick the wood

Every lamp is cut from responsibly sourced natural wood, so the material is a good one from the start.

2. Cut the design

A laser cuts the animal scene into the wood, keeping fine detail in ears, feathers and leaves.

3. Sand by hand

Every edge is sanded by hand until the surface feels smooth and pleasant to touch.

4. Finish and check

The lamp is sealed with a non-toxic finish, then checked by hand before it is posted.

Electrical Safety & Energy Profile

Runs on any 5V USB socket

Each lamp runs from any standard 5V USB socket, and the cable is included. A phone charger, a laptop USB port or a power bank all work, so you can put the lamp almost anywhere. There are no batteries to replace.

Low Voltage 5V DCCool to Touch (0°C rise)Whisper Silent (0 dB)CE & UKCA Aligned
Operating Metrics
  • •Power: standard 5V USB, cable included
  • •Works with a phone charger, laptop or power bank
  • •Uses very little power
  • •Stays cool to the touch
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Looking after your lamp

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Dust it with a dry microfibre cloth.

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For the fiddly cut-out areas, use a soft brush.

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Keep it away from water, radiators and direct sunlight.

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Don't clean it with sprays or wet wipes.

Interior Architecture

Where to put it

Bedside table

Sit it near the bed for a soft pool of light in the evening.

Bookshelf or reading nook

Place it on a shelf with your books for a warm glow when the main light goes off.

Living room sideboard

Switch it on after dinner instead of the bright ceiling light.

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Good to give as a gift

Animal lovers

A wooden night light is used every single night, which makes it a personal, thoughtful present.

Housewarmings

It looks lovely on a shelf and suits a new home straight away.

Remembering a pet

Many customers choose an animal lamp as a quiet way to remember a much-loved pet.

Studio Verification

Architectural Craft Specifications

MaterialResponsibly sourced natural wood
FinishHand-sanded and sealed with a non-toxic finish
LightWarm white LED with a soft amber glow
PowerStandard 5V USB, cable included
SafetyCool to the touch, safe to leave on overnight
Made inLondon, UK
Price£37.99
Returns21-day money-back return policy
Frequently Asked Questions

Common Inquiries • Animal Lamps

Direct Answer:Yes. The lamp stays cool to the touch and is safe to leave on all night, even in a child's room.

It runs on low-power USB, stays cool the whole time it is on and uses very little electricity, so leaving it on through the night is fine.

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