Pablo Designs
Bola Portable Table Lamp
The Bola Portable Table Lamp is a rechargeable LED table lamp featuring an opal glass globe, steel base, stainless steel reflector, and leather carry handle. It provides 280 lumens of dimmable warm light, operates on 120-240V, and has a battery life of 10 to 400 hours depending on intensity, with a 6-hour charge time. Designed for indoor and outdoor use, it measures 9.5"L x 8"W x 13"H and ships within 2-4 weeks.
- Material
- Steel base, stainless steel reflector, opal glass globe, leather handle
- Style
- modern, contemporary
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lamps
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Specifications
A portable table lamp with a floating globe design, rechargeable battery, and dimmable LED. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Steel base, stainless steel reflector, opal glass globe, leather handle, high-efficiency LED with dimmer, brightness 280 lm, rechargeable battery (10-400 hours life), 6 hours charging, indoor/outdoor use.
- Material
- Steel base, stainless steel reflector, opal glass globe, leather handle
- Secondary
- metal, leather
- Style
- modern, contemporary
- Occasion
- party, everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 9.5x8x13 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lamps
Additional Attributes
- Rechargeable battery
- High-efficiency LED
- Variable intensity dimmer
- Portable with handle
- Indoor and outdoor use
- Opal glass globe
- Leather carry handle
- Steel base
- Stainless steel reflector
Product Insights
The Bola Portable Table Lamp by Pablo Designs presents a floating orb illusion through a polished stainless-steel mirror disc and opal glass globe, offering warm dim light from 2700K to 1800K at 3% brightness with 95 CRI for near-halogen color accuracy. Its vegetable-tanned leather handle develops a patina over 6-12 months, while the step dimmer provides four levels with runtimes from 10 to 400 hours. The design, a portable adaptation of the Bola Sphere Table 8, is held in the SFMOMA collection and won the 2022 European Product Design Award. Made of 97% recyclable materials (steel, stainless steel, glass, leather) with no mercury, it is surface-mountable via an M6 insert but has an IP20 rating (no water protection). The main tradeoffs: charging requires a separate 10W USB-A adapter, the integrated battery is non-replaceable, and the fixed leather handle cannot be removed for replacement.
Verified claims
- Floating orb illusion
- Polished stainless-steel mirror disc makes globe appear to float.
- Design
- Portable adaptation of Bola Sphere Table 8, retaining its design DNA.
- Leather aging
- Vegetable-tanned leather handle develops patina and softens over 6-12 months of use.
- Warm dim
- Color temperature warms from 2700K to 1800K as brightness drops to 3%.
- Color accuracy
- 95 CRI delivers near-halogen color accuracy for skin and food.
- Visual effect
- Opal glass globe diffuses light evenly and, when dimmed, becomes a uniform luminous orb that enhances the lamp's floating sculptural effect.
- Step dimmer
- Step dimmer's four levels (100/40/20/3%) run from 10 to 400 hours.
- Charging speed
- 6-hour charge requires a 10W USB-A adapter; not included.
- Lighting
- Warm dim 2700K-1800K, 95 CRI, step dimming down to 3%.
- Recognition
- Designed by Pablo Pardo, whose work is held in the SFMOMA permanent collection, and winner of the 2022 European Product Design Award.
- Light quality
- Produces a candle-like glow with 2700K-1800K warm dim range and 95 CRI.
- Materials
- Steel, stainless steel, glass, leather — 97% recyclable, no mercury, patina.
- Mounting
- Surface mountable via integrated M6 threaded insert.
- Placement and exposure
- The lamp has an IP20 rating (no water protection); outdoor use is only suitable in sheltered, dry conditions, and the lamp should be stored indoors when not in use. It can be surface-mounted with an M6 fastener.
- Battery
- The integrated battery is not user-replaceable; at the 3% brightness step it runs up to 400 hours per charge.
- Leather handle
- The fixed vegetable-tanned leather handle develops a darker patina over time and minor scratches blend, but it is not removable for replacement.
- LED lifespan
- The integrated LED is rated for 50,000 hours, equivalent to about 25 years of daily use, so a replacement bulb is unlikely to be needed during the lamp's lifetime.
- Recyclability
- Pablo Designs states that 97% of the lamp's materials can be recycled, and the lamp is engineered for disassembly so the steel, stainless reflector, glass globe, and leather can be separated into recyclable streams.
- Energy efficiency
- Drawing 3.2W, the LED produces 280 lumens and uses 90% less energy than a comparable halogen source and 40% less than CFLs.
- Low battery indicator
- A status LED glows solid red when the battery drops below 19%, warning to recharge before deep discharge can reduce the battery's long-term capacity.
Product record
- Title
- Bola Portable Table Lamp
- Brand
- Pablo Designs
- Price
- 790 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesUses
Warm ambient light for indoor and outdoor gatherings
This rechargeable, lightweight portable lamp is designed to be a centerpiece at indoor and outdoor gatherings, casting a warm, even glow from its frosted globe. Its warm-dim light shifts from 2700K to 1800K as you dim it through four brightness settings with a brief press of the switch, letting you set a softer mood in the evening. The manufacturer lists a 95 CRI rating for faithful color rendition.[1,2,3,4,5]
Cordless lighting for indoor and outdoor gatherings
Set this rechargeable, lightweight lamp wherever your evening happens—on the patio, by the pool, or around an indoor table—using its leather carry handle to move it around. Battery life ranges from 10 to 400 hours depending on light intensity, giving warm ambient light through long get-togethers without a cord. The retailer notes it should be stored indoors when not in use to preserve its appearance.[1,3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Bola Portable Table Lamp: Choose this if you want a rechargeable, lightweight lamp for both indoor and outdoor gatherings, with warm ambient light, an opal glass globe, and a leather carry handle. Its battery runs 10 to 400 hours depending on light intensity, with dimming via a switch that cycles through 100%, 40%, 20%, and 3% settings, and warm dim color temperature of 2700-1800K. Note that charging takes 6 hours and the required 10W power plug is not included, and the lamp should be stored indoors when not in use to preserve its appearance.[1,2,3,5] | Candél Portable Conical Lamp: Choose this if you want a cordless, rechargeable accent lamp for setting a warm mood — it runs 10 to 150 hours per charge depending on brightness, charges in 3 hours via the included USB cable, and offers touch-control dimming across 4 levels with a warm-dimming 2500-1800K glow. Its compact conical shape (10.5 inches tall and 3.75 inches in diameter) with a grooved clear acrylic shade works well in groupings on tables at cafes, restaurants, or outdoor terraces, per the manufacturer, in Black, White, or Assorted finishes. Note that at 100 lumens it is a soft decorative light rather than a main light source, and the standard model carries an IP20 rating, with an IP54-rated version available upon request for outdoor exposure.[6,7] | Luci Portable Floor Lamp: Choose this if you want a compact, minimalist floor lamp (41 inches tall, 10.5 inch diameter) that moves easily between rooms thanks to its rechargeable battery, all-machined aluminum body, and tactile dimmer with three preset levels plus full-range dimming and a warm 2700K-2200K light at 350 lumens. It also suits covered outdoor use with an IP54 damp rating—though that rating only applies when the silicone plug is inserted into the charging port. Plan for a 5-hour charge, and note the retailer lists 11 to 110 hours of battery life depending on use while Pablo Designs' specs state 13 to 130 hours.[8,9,10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A spherical frosted lamp globe seated on a round reflective metal base and suspended from a single tan leather strap with visible stitching and metal rivets; a hand grips the top of the strap.
- Spherical globeMatte frosted spherical lamp globe with uniform diffuse surface and warm internal illumination visible through the finish.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.23 · w 0.56 · h 0.46 (high) - Round reflective baseThin round metal base with highly reflective top surface and a darker underside; the globe sits on this disk and the disk reflects the globe color.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.58 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high) - Leather carrying strapSingle double-sided tan leather strap folded into a U shape connecting to the base at two metal riveted attachments; visible decorative stitching near the attachment.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.04 · w 0.26 · h 0.72 (high) - Rivets and stitchingRound metallic rivets secure the leather strap to the base and a short line of contrast stitching is visible on the strap near the attachment point.
2 regions
x 0.59 · y 0.56 · w 0.09 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.31 · y 0.56 · w 0.09 · h 0.12 (medium) - Hand gripping strapRight hand shown from the wrist upward holding the top of the leather strap between fingers; skin visible with natural skin tones.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.00 · w 0.22 · h 0.17 (high) - Globe-to-base contactGlobe rests inside or partially recessed into the circular base area, creating a visible seam where globe meets reflective disk.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.50 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio-style lifestyle shot with neutral light gray background, soft even lighting, and a subtle shadow/reflection below the product; image is vertically oriented and shows the product slightly above center.
- BackgroundSmooth neutral light gray background with no visible texture or props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting producing even illumination and a faint soft shadow below the base; the reflective base shows a clear reflection of the globe.
- Shot compositionVertical composition framing the lamp centrally with the hand entering from the top edge; slight crop of the hand near the top.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on product with shallow depth of field and no visible noise or compression artifacts at normal viewing scale.
Colors
warm off-white / peach· globe#EEDAD3tan leather· leather strapmirror chrome· base top (reflective)matte black· base underside#0D0E0D- Spherical globeMatte frosted spherical lamp globe with uniform diffuse surface and warm internal illumination visible through the finish.
- 02
Product
A spherical frosted light globe held above a low circular matte base by a single arched tan leather strap attached at two points with visible metal fasteners; the strap carries a vertical printed brand name.
- Globe shape and finishLarge near-perfect sphere occupying the front-center of the composition with a smooth frosted/translucent finish that emits a warm, even light.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.28 · w 0.68 · h 0.55 (high) - Arched strap handleSingle continuous arched strap rising from the base and passing over the top of the globe; strap appears to be thin, flexible leather with visible stitched edge detail on the inner side.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.03 · w 0.34 · h 0.66 (high) - Strap attachment and fastenerTwo vertical strap ends attach to the base with a round metal rivet or screw visible on the near (right) strap; attachment area includes a punched or stitched oval reinforcement.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.62 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.62 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (medium) - Base geometry and finishLow-profile circular platform base composed of two stacked discs: a thinner top plate with a central recessed area and a thicker round skirt below; finish appears matte and dark.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.72 · w 0.76 · h 0.22 (high) - Small circular control or recessed detailSmall shallow circular cutout or button visible on the left side of the top plate near the globe edge.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.80 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Brand text on strap“Vertical printed text reading Pablo on the near (right) strap, aligned along the strap length near the attachment point.”
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.60 · w 0.08 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Product shown on a plain white background with soft shadow beneath the base; three-quarter frontal view centered in frame with even studio lighting and no visible props.
- Shot compositionCentered product shot with the lamp slightly rotated so both strap attachment points are visible; camera viewpoint is slightly above the base looking down at a small angle.
- Background and shadowUniform white background with a soft diffuse shadow directly under and slightly behind the base indicating studio lighting.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution clean render or photograph with clear edges and no visible noise or motion blur.
Colors
warm off-white· globetan leather· strap#DEBC9Cmatte black· base#252525- Globe shape and finishLarge near-perfect sphere occupying the front-center of the composition with a smooth frosted/translucent finish that emits a warm, even light.
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