Santa & Cole Cestita Batería Portable Table Lamp
Santa & Cole Cestita Batería Portable Table Lamp
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A rechargeable lamp that lasts a full day on low and brings warm, wire-free light to any table.
The Cestita Batería suits restaurants, wine bars and hotel terraces because it delivers lantern-like light without an outlet in sight. At home it moves between the dining table, the bath and the nightstand with no cord to manage. The cherry frame suits Mediterranean, Scandinavian and Mid-Century interiors. Three light levels let it work from a lively dinner down to a soft night light.
Specifications
- Brand: Santa & Cole (Barcelona, Spain)
- Design: Miguel Milá
- Introduced: 2017 (cordless version of the 1962 Cestita)
- Frame: Cherry wood
- Shade: White opal polyethylene or white opal glass
- Height: 14.1 in (36 cm)
- Width: 8.6 in (22 cm)
- Lighting: , integrated LED, 2.5 W, included
- Color temperature: 2700 K
- Dimming control: Switch on the luminaire with 3 intensity levels
- Battery: Lithium · about 5 h on high, 12 h on medium, 24 h on minimum
- Charging: Charger included · charging time 6.5 h
- Location: Indoor · do not leave outdoors permanently
- Item numbers: White Opal Polyethylene: MD-SCOLE-CESTC01; White Opal Glass: MD-SCOLE-CESTC02
Where to use it
Suited on restaurant and bar tables, a dining table, a nightstand, a bookshelf or a covered terrace in the evening.
Planning notes
For hospitality, plan one per table plus spares to rotate while others charge; a full charge takes about 6.5 hours. Choose the polyethylene globe where lamps are handled often. Store indoors when not in 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
Switch off and let it cool, then wipe porcelain or glass shades with a soft, dry cloth.
Designer credit
Designed by Miguel Milá (2017) for Santa & Cole, Barcelona 🇪🇸.
Miguel Milá (1931–2024) pioneered industrial design in Spain; TMM, Cesta, M64 and Estadio are his.
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 it be used on a terrace?
Yes for an evening, but it should not be left outdoors permanently.
Which globe is better for a busy restaurant?
White opal polyethylene, which is lighter and more resistant to knocks than glass.
Will one charge last a dinner service?
Yes, about 5 hours on high, 12 on medium and 24 on minimum.
Does it need a bulb?
No, it has a built-in 2.5 W LED.
How is it controlled?
Switch on the luminaire with 3 intensity levels.
Which versions can I order?
White Opal Polyethylene, White Opal Glass.
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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Manufacturer's Return Policy
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