Wally Cestita Wall Lamp by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole

Wally Cestita is the wall-mounted member of Miguel Milá's Cesta family, built around a simple opal glass globe. A slim metal arm and ring cradle the glass, giving the sconce a quiet, almost domestic elegance.

The Design Story

The Cesta family began with an accident. Walking through Barcelona in the 1960s, Miguel Milá found an abandoned opal globe outside a glass factory and took it home. Over the years that globe became the heart of a whole family of lamps, starting with Cesta, Spanish for basket, which was designed to hold the fragile glass. Wally was created in 1962, the same year, and keeps the same globe and formal restraint. Here a metal arm and ring wrap around the shade and fix it to the wall.

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 1962 Miguel Milá design from the celebrated Cesta family
• Opal glass globe for soft, even, glare-free light
• Rated IP54 and suitable for damp locations
• Compact size: Ø18.4 cm (7 in) globe, 24 cm (9.4 in) tall
• E26 LED bulb included

Made for Real Life

The opal glass turns the bulb into a gentle sphere of light with no hot spot. The metal ring is the only line on the wall, so the globe seems to float. Wipe the glass now and then to keep the glow clean. Clean the glass with a soft cloth and mild glass cleaner when the lamp is off and cool. Wipe the metal with a dry cloth.

Product Details

Where It Shines

Use a pair beside a door, along a hallway or flanking a bathroom mirror. The black finish reads graphic against pale plaster; white grey melts into light walls. It pairs naturally with Cesta floor and table lamps for a coordinated room.

Who This Is Not For

This is a small decorative sconce, not a light for flooding a large room. Glass is fragile, so it is not ideal where it may be knocked by balls or furniture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the story behind the Cesta family?

Miguel Milá found an abandoned opal globe outside a Barcelona glass factory in the 1960s, and it became the heart of the Cesta lamps.

What is the shade made of?

White opal glass, held by a matte metallic arm and ring.

Which finishes are offered?

Black or white grey matte metallic.

How does it relate to the larger Wally Cesta?

Wally Cestita is the smaller version, with a Ø18.4 cm (7 in) glass globe. The larger model uses a polyethylene globe.

Is a bulb included?

Yes, a 3.4 W E26 LED bulb is included.

How long until it ships?

It is in stock and ships within 2–3 business days.

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