A Modern Lanterns designed by Ravi Varma for MESA [Images Gallery]

MESA was developed as an alternative to most outdoor lights like traditional electric/gas lanterns that cast light everywhere, including into one’s eyes. The MESA’s design allows it to shine light on only what matters, the table, while its LEDs give off a warm light, reminiscent of the soft warm glow of a Brooklyn bar or restaurant, that doesn’t strain the eyes. The MESA is completely foldable, and becomes a single strip that occupies as much space as a bottle of water (1″x 2″ x 13″). It doesn’t even need assembling, given its auto-opening design (inspired by the way walking sticks for the blind open out on their own). Machined entirely from aluminum, the MESA is completely water-proof and unlike steel, the lightweight aluminum won’t corrode or rust. The MESA comes packed with a lithium-ion battery that can be charged via MicroUSB and promises to deliver over 50 hours of usage on a full charge, which should comfortably last over a week if used for 7 hours every day. The light itself operates in three modes, i.e., low, medium, and bright.

Source Yanko Design