Básica Mínima Batería Portable Lamp by Santiago Roqueta for Santa & Cole
Básica Mínima Batería Portable Lamp by Santiago Roqueta for Santa & Cole
$850.00
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The smallest Básica, now free of its cord. The Básica Mínima Batería keeps the birch column and hand-finished shade of the 1994 original and adds a lithium battery, so the lamp can follow you from table to table.
The Design Story
Santiago Roqueta and the Santa & Cole team began the Básica family in 1987 and added the miniature Mínima in 1994. In 2021 the studio reworked it as a cordless lamp, keeping its proportions intact. The birch column stands on a metal base finished in graphite, which houses the battery and sits on a contact charger. Shades come in stitched beige parchment or natural ribbon, both assembled by hand. A switch built into the lamp offers two intensities, and the dedicated S&C 1 W LED bulb gives a very warm 2200 K light.
About the Designers
Santiago Roqueta is a Barcelona designer whose Básica and Zeleste lamps show his liking for simple, honest forms.
The Santa & Cole design team develops pieces in-house in Barcelona, including the hand-ribboned GT and Trípode lamps and the Básica family.
Why You'll Love It
- Cordless, with up to 14 hours on the minimum setting
- Same birch-and-shade language as the 1987 Básica family
- Very warm 2200 K light, close to candlelight
- Two intensity levels from a switch on the lamp
- Contact charger and LED bulb included
Made for Real Life
Expect a gentle, intimate glow rather than reading light; it is made for atmosphere. A full charge takes about five hours and lasts around seven hours on high. The parchment and ribbon shades stay cool to the touch with the low-power LED. Wipe the wood and base with a soft dry cloth and dust the shade with a dry brush. Keep it away from rain and standing water.
Product Details
| Brand origin | Santa & Cole, Barcelona, Spain 🇪🇸 |
|---|---|
| Designer | Santiago Roqueta, Santa & Cole Team |
| Year | 2021 (cordless version of the 1994 Básica Mínima) |
| Structure | Birch wood column on a metallic base with graphite finish |
| Lampshade | Stitched beige parchment or natural ribbon |
| Overall height | 33 cm (13 in) |
| Lampshade size | Ø9.5 cm (3.7 in) top, 12.5 cm (5 in) high |
| Base diameter | Ø12.7 cm (5 in) |
| Light source | S&C DC LED bulb, 1 W, included |
| Color temperature | 2200 K |
| Dimming | 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 |
| Santa & Cole item no. | BMBTA02, BMBTA01 |
Where It Shines
Move it to a dinner table, a bookshelf or a bathroom vanity for an evening, then return it to its charger. It looks especially good grouped with candles and ceramics.
Who This Is Not For
Not a task lamp; the 1 W source is decorative. It is meant for indoor use and should not be left outdoors permanently.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the battery last?
About 7 hours on high and about 14 hours on the minimum setting.
How is it charged?
It sits on the included contact charger; a full charge takes about 5 hours.
What is the base finish?
The metal base has a graphite finish.
Is the bulb included?
Yes, the dedicated S&C DC LED bulb, 1 W, is included.
How does it relate to the original Básica Mínima?
It keeps the 1994 Básica Mínima form and replaces the cord with a rechargeable lithium battery, introduced in 2021.
How long until it ships?
It is in stock and ships within 2–3 business days.
Shipping
| Processing Time | In stock, ships in 2–3 business days (Quick Ship). |
|---|---|
| Ships From | United States 🇺🇸 |
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