Visual Comfort Cerne 17 Portable Table Lamp | Kelly Wearstler | Rechargeable LED | Brass or Bronze

The Cerne 17 Portable Table Lamp is Kelly Wearstler's most liberating expression of the Cerne collection — a fully rechargeable, cordless lamp that places the disc design language anywhere in a room without a cord, an outlet, or an electrician. The round LED panel sits atop a slim brass or bronze column, emitting warm light through the same two-sided acrylic lens logic that defines the flush mount and chandelier siblings. At 17 inches tall and 7 inches wide, it occupies a refined table-lamp scale — substantial enough to read as a considered object on a nightstand, side table, credenza, or outdoor dining surface, but light enough at 5 pounds to move wherever the need arises.

The integrated 2.2W LED module operates at 2700K with a 90 CRI, producing 137 lumens — an intimate, warm output suited to ambient accent and bedside reading rather than task work. A three-step touch dimmer on the body cycles between soft, medium, and full brightness. On a full 5-hour USB-C charge, the lamp runs for 12–14 hours, covering a full evening of use. The included wall charger (USB-C to C) charges via any standard USB-C port. The lamp is rated for wet, damp, and dry locations — making it fully appropriate for covered outdoor dining tables, bathroom vanity trays, and poolside surfaces, not just interior use.

Available in Hand Rubbed Natural Brass and Bronze. Natural Brass is a living finish that develops a warm patina over time; Bronze is a stable deep finish with a warmer tone than a standard dark bronze. Both finishes sit naturally in the broader Cerne disc family — the flush mounts, chandeliers, and pendant all share the same disc language, allowing the portable lamp to read as an intentional extension of a whole-room Cerne installation. The 1-year warranty covers the battery and LED module.

Designer: Kelly Wearstler | Brand: Visual Comfort & Co. — Modern Collection

Specifications

• Light Source: Integrated LED — 2.2W
• Lumens: 137 lm
• Color Temperature: 2700K
• CRI: 90
• Dimensions: 7"W × 7"L × 17"H
• Weight: 5 lbs
• Dimming: 3-step touch dimmer (on body)
• Battery Life: 12–14 hours (per full charge)
• Charge Time: Approx. 5 hours
• Power: USB-C to C (wall charger included)
• Voltage: 120–240V
• LED Life: L70 >50,000 hours
• Location Rating: ETL Listed — Wet, Damp, and Dry rated
• Warranty: 1 year
• Finishes & SKUs:
  • Hand Rubbed Natural Brass — MD-VCC-KWTB61027HAB
  • Bronze — MD-VCC-KWTB61027BZ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Cerne 17 truly waterproof for outdoor use?
A: Yes — it carries ETL wet-location certification, meaning it is rated for direct rain exposure. Covered outdoor dining tables, patios, and pool areas are all appropriate applications, in addition to any interior setting.

Q: Can the battery be replaced when it eventually degrades?
A: The lamp uses an integrated rechargeable battery. While the battery is not user-replaceable, the LED module is rated at L70 over 50,000 hours — far exceeding the expected battery life. Contact Visual Comfort's warranty service for end-of-life battery options after the 1-year warranty period.

Q: How bright is 137 lumens in practice?
A: 137 lumens is intimate, candle-like ambient lighting — excellent for table setting ambiance, nightstand reading, and low-light conversational spaces. For brighter task reading, supplement with a higher-output source. The three-step dimmer adjusts between approximately 30%, 60%, and 100% of maximum output.

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