Santa & Cole Básica Mínima Batería Portable Table Lamp

A cordless lamp that puts warm, low light on restaurant tables, shelves and terraces where there is no outlet.

Restaurants and hotel bars use cordless lamps to bring a table-by-table glow without running wiring, and this is one of the most refined we curate. At home it solves the dining table, the bookshelf and the bedside where a cord would be in the way. It suits Mediterranean, Scandinavian and warm Modern settings. Recharge it on its base during the day and it is ready for the evening.

Specifications

• Brand: Santa & Cole (Barcelona, Spain)
• Design: Santiago Roqueta, Santa & Cole Team
• Introduced: 2021 (cordless version of the 1994 Básica Mínima)
• Frame: Birch wood column on a metallic base with graphite finish
• Shade: Stitched beige parchment or natural ribbon
• Overall height: 13 in (33 cm)
• Lampshade size: Ø3.7 in (9.5 cm) top, 5 in (12.5 cm) high
• Base diameter: Ø5 in (12.7 cm)
• Lighting: S&C DC LED bulb, 1 W, included
• Color temperature: 2200 K
• Dimming control: Switch on the luminaire with 2 intensity levels
• Battery: Lithium · about 7 h on high, 14 h on minimum
• Charging: Contact charger included · charging time 5 h
• Location: Indoor · do not leave outdoors permanently
• Item numbers: Stitched Beige Parchment: MD-SCOLE-BMBTA01; Natural Ribbon: MD-SCOLE-BMBTA02

Where to use it

Suited on restaurant and café tables, a dining table, a bookshelf, a bedside table or a covered terrace for an evening.

Planning notes

Plan one lamp per table for two to four guests in hospitality settings. Keep a charging spot with an outlet in a back-of-house area; a full charge takes about 5 hours and gives about 7 hours on high. Bring it indoors after outdoor use.

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.

Care

Dust the parchment shade with a soft, dry brush; keep it away from moisture.

Designer credit

Designed by Santiago Roqueta, Santa & Cole Team (2021) for Santa & Cole, Barcelona 🇪🇸.

Santiago Roqueta designed the Básica and Zeleste lamps.

Developed in-house by the Santa & Cole design team in Barcelona.

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

Can I use it outdoors?

For an evening on a terrace, yes, but it should not be left outdoors permanently.

Will it last through a dinner service?

Yes, about 7 hours on high and about 14 hours on the minimum setting.

Is it bright enough to read by?

It is designed as ambient light; for reading, pair it with a corded lamp.

How many should we order for a restaurant?

Usually one per table, plus a few spares so some can charge while others are in use.

How is it controlled?

Switch on the luminaire with 2 intensity levels.

Which versions can I order?

Stitched Beige Parchment, Natural Ribbon.

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.