Gala Black Metal Wall Light by Carpyen

Gala is an object with a design process you can read in its form. Gabriel Teixidó made it a self-contained black wall lamp, solid and unfussy, whose appearance Carpyen calls the result of that process.

It diffuses light evenly and feels at home as a warm accent or as a classic counterpoint.

The Design Story

Teixidó designed Gala in 2001, and it has the economy of his work: a compact metal body in a single black finish, with nothing added for show. Carpyen calls it a practical autonomous lamp, and the word autonomous fits. It needs no companion pieces to make sense.

It is built in Barcelona, where Carpyen has made lighting since 1948. Primarily intended for architectural spaces, it also adapts well to different styles.

About the Designer

Gabriel Teixidó was born in Barcelona in 1947 and trained at the city's School of Applied Arts and Artistic Trades. A freelance industrial designer since 1970, he calls himself a “fairly industrial” designer: his work avoids fashion and showmanship in favor of formal restraint and quiet usefulness. He won SIDI awards for the Bolero chair in 1986 and for the Columba lamp, made by Carpyen, in 1987, and has received the ADI-FAD Delta de Plata several times.

What interests me is that my designs are useful, that people feel comfortable with them, that they are a help.

Why You'll Love It

Its charm is restraint. The weight of the metal gives a wall some gravity, and the light it sheds is even rather than dramatic, which makes it pleasant to live with day after day. A bulb comes with it, so it can be lit the moment it is up. Hung in a pair or alone, it works as a small architectural gesture that never feels overdesigned.

Where It's Best Placed

Gala suits stairwells, entrance halls, corridors and the sides of a mirror or bed. It is designed for indoor, dry rooms.

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About Carpyen

Carpyen was founded in Barcelona in 1948 and still makes its lamps in its own Barcelona workshops, joining art, craft and industry from classic standards to fully custom pieces. Its lights hang in hotels such as the Mercure Versailles, Paris J'adore and L'Esquisse, and the brand received an ADI-FAD Delta award in 1982.

Questions We Hear Most

Who designed the Gala wall light?

Gala was designed by Gabriel Teixidó in 2001 for Carpyen and is made in Barcelona.

What is Gala made of, and how does it look?

It is made of metal and comes in black. The look is compact and solid, with a diffused, even light.

Does the Gala wall light work in traditional and modern rooms?

Yes. Carpyen describes it as working in warm environments and as a classic counterpoint, so it can sit in either kind of room.

Is a bulb supplied with Gala?

Yes, a 15 W LED R7S bulb is included with the lamp.

Where is the Gala Wall Light made?

In Barcelona, Spain. Carpyen has made its lamps there since 1948, in its own workshops.

Can I return the Gala Wall Light?

All Carpyen orders are final sale, so please check the measurements and finish before ordering. We're glad to help you choose first.

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All Carpyen orders are final sale. Need help choosing a size or finish? Our design team is happy to help before you order.