Santa & Cole Babel Table Lamp
Santa & Cole Babel Table Lamp
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A glowing stone centerpiece for a sideboard, with dimming built in.
We place Babel where a lamp needs to work as a sculpture, on a dining room sideboard, a hotel reception desk or a restaurant console. The stone gives a soft, warm glow rather than a beam, so it sets mood rather than task light. It fits Modern, Mid-Century and Mediterranean schemes and adds texture to minimal rooms.
Specifications
- Brand: Santa & Cole (Barcelona, Spain)
- Design: Àngel Jové
- Introduced: 1971
- Material: Alabaster column
- Dimensions: Ø8 in (20.2 cm) top, Ø11.8 in (30 cm) bottom, 15.9 in (40.5 cm) high
- Weight: 27.8 lb (12.6 kg)
- Lighting: 1 x E26 LED bulb, 11 W dimmable recommended (not included); max 60 W, max bulb height 4.5 in (115 mm)
- Dimmer: Dimmer included; use a dimmable bulb
- Cord length: 88.6 in (2.25 m)
- Location: Indoor use
- Item numbers: Standard: MD-SCOLE-BABTA01UL
Where to use it
Suited on a sideboard or console, a living room side table, a hotel reception desk or a restaurant bar.
Planning notes
Choose a solid surface that can take 12.6 kg (27.8 lb) and keep it back from table edges. The 2.25 m (88.6 in) cable reaches most outlets; fit a dimmable E26 LED to use the built-in dimmer.
Who this is not for
- Anyone who needs a version that is not in stock within days: only the Quick Ship versions leave in 2–3 business days.
- Anyone expecting bulbs in the box: they are not included.
Care
Wipe with a soft, dry cloth; avoid abrasive cleaners.
Designer credit
Designed by Àngel Jové (1971) for Santa & Cole, Barcelona 🇪🇸.
Catalan artist Àngel Jové designed Babel and co-designed Zeleste.
Why we carry Santa & Cole
We've been curating design-led pieces since 2009. Santa & Cole, an independent design editor in Barcelona since 1985, keeps its designs in production for decades, so a piece you add to a scheme today can be matched years from now.
Frequently asked questions
Is Babel bright enough to read by?
It gives ambient glow; add a task lamp for reading.
Is it suitable for a hotel lobby?
Yes, on a reception desk or console away from traffic.
What bulb should I use?
A dimmable E26 LED, 11 W recommended, up to 115 mm (4.5 in) tall.
Can it go near a kitchen sink or bathroom?
No. Alabaster should stay dry, so keep it in living areas.
How is it controlled?
Dimmer included; use a dimmable bulb.
Can I order several for one project?
Yes. For multiple pieces, a whole scheme or hospitality projects, our trade team can quote and plan delivery together.
How long does delivery take?
Quick Ship versions are in stock and leave in 2–3 business days.
Trade & project orders
Designers, architects and hospitality buyers can open a MetropolitanDecor trade account for project pricing and help planning multiple pieces across a scheme.
Delivery
Quick Ship: in stock, ships in 2–3 business days. Free shipping within the U.S. on orders over $100.
Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.
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