TMC Floor Lamp by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole
TMC Floor Lamp by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole
$2,325.00
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TMC is the dressed-up member of Miguel Milá's TM family, a slender floor lamp with a chrome upper shaft and a sliding opal shade. It has been a fixture of Spanish design since 1961.
The Design Story
Miguel Milá designed TMC in 1961 as part of his first collection for TRAMO, the company he founded to produce his own work in post-war Spain. He worked as a pre-industrial designer, finding convenient solutions with the technology available, and his pieces hide real depth beneath their simplicity. TMC took the basic TM floor lamp and dressed it with a chrome shaft. For the design's 50th anniversary in 2011, Santa & Cole released what Milá called its last and definitive edition. It revived the original thickness, quality and round shape of the methacrylate shade, and improved the up-down system with a smooth continuous upper shaft adjusted by a magnet.
Its design has been honored with the Delta de Oro (Golden Delta), first ADI-FAD Delta Awards, 1961.
About the Designer
Miguel Milá (Barcelona, 1931–2024) was a pioneer of Spanish industrial design. He drew lamps meant to be lived with for decades, and the TMM, Cesta, M64, FAD and Estadio families he created are still made by Santa & Cole today.
Why You'll Love It
- A 1961 Miguel Milá icon in its definitive edition
- Height-adjustable opal methacrylate shade
- Chrome-plated upper shaft over a black lower half
- Generous 4 m (157.5 in) cable for flexible placement
- Light 5 kg (11 lb) frame, easy to move
Made for Real Life
The opal shade glows evenly all round, so it lights a corner rather than a single spot. Slide it up for general light or lower it beside a chair for a closer, more intimate pool. The chrome shaft catches reflections and keeps the silhouette light. Wipe the chrome and shade with a soft damp cloth and dry immediately. Avoid solvents and abrasive cleaners on the methacrylate.
Product Details
| Brand origin | Santa & Cole, Barcelona, Spain 🇪🇸 |
|---|---|
| Designer | Miguel Milá |
| Year | 1961 |
| Lampshade | Opal white methacrylate, height adjustable |
| Awards | Delta de Oro (Golden Delta), first ADI-FAD Delta Awards, 1961 |
| Structure | Two-part metal: upper half chrome-plated, lower half black |
| Switch | On/off switch on the lampholder |
| Light source | 1 x E26, recommended 11 W LED bulb (max. height 125 mm / 4.9 in); max. 100 W; bulb not included |
| Cable | 4 m (157.5 in) |
| Height | 171 cm (67.3 in) |
| Shade | Ø30 cm x 18 cm (11.8 x 7.1 in) |
| Base | 40 cm (15.7 in) |
| Weight | 5 kg (11 lb) |
| Voltage | 120V |
| Location | Indoor use only |
| Santa & Cole item no. | TMCSA01UL |
Where It Shines
Stand it beside a sofa, an armchair or in an empty corner of a living room or studio. Chrome and opal white suit mid-century furniture, white walls and wood floors. It pairs with Milá's TMM wall lamps for a coordinated scheme.
Who This Is Not For
The shade is a soft diffuser, not a directional reading spot. The bulb is not included, and the slim base means it is best kept out of busy walkways.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes TMC different from TM?
TMC is the dressed-up version of the TM family, with a chrome-plated upper shaft.
What changed in the 2011 edition?
It revived the original methacrylate thickness, quality and round shade, and added a smooth upper shaft adjusted with a magnet.
Who designed the TMC lamp?
Miguel Milá, in 1961, for his company TRAMO.
What is the shade made of?
Opal white methacrylate.
Is the finish all chrome?
No. The upper half of the structure is chrome-plated and the lower half is black.
Has the TMC Floor Lamp won any design awards?
Yes: the Delta de Oro (Golden Delta), first ADI-FAD Delta Awards, 1961.
How long until it ships?
It is made to order in Spain with a production lead time of 4–6 weeks, then shipped directly to you.
Shipping
| Processing Time | Made to order. Production lead time 4–6 weeks. |
|---|---|
| Ships From | Ships directly from the factory in Spain 🇪🇸. |
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