Básica M1 Table Lamp by Santiago Roqueta for Santa & Cole
Básica M1 Table Lamp by Santiago Roqueta for Santa & Cole
$940.00
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A slender birch column, a small metal foot and a hand-finished shade: the Básica M1 reduces the table lamp to its essentials and makes each one count. It is the compact member of a family that has stayed in continuous production at Santa & Cole since 1987.
The Design Story
Santiago Roqueta drew the Básica in 1987 together with the Santa & Cole team, at a moment when the Barcelona editor was building its catalog around quiet, long-lived objects. The idea was a lamp that looks like it has always existed: a wooden stem, a weighted base and a conical shade. The column is birch, chosen for its pale, even grain, and it rises from a nickel or bronze base. Shades come in stitched beige parchment, natural, red-amber or black ribbon, or white linen, each assembled by hand. An optional metal stabilizing disc in the base finish adds presence and steadiness.
About the Designers
Santiago Roqueta is a Barcelona designer whose Básica and Zeleste lamps show his liking for simple, honest forms.
The Santa & Cole design team develops pieces in-house in Barcelona, including the hand-ribboned GT and Trípode lamps and the Básica family.
Why You'll Love It
- A 1987 design still produced by Santa & Cole
- Birch wood column paired with a nickel or bronze base
- Five shade options, from stitched parchment to ribbon and linen
- Dimmer included on the cord for evening light levels
- Compact 52 cm (20.5 in) height suits nightstands and side tables
Made for Real Life
The shade turns an 11 W LED into a warm, filtered glow with little glare, which is why the lamp works so well beside a bed. The parchment and ribbon shades soften the light with an amber cast, while white linen reads cooler and brighter. Birch and metal age gracefully with a light dusting. Dust the shade with a soft dry brush and wipe the wood and metal with a dry cloth. Keep water and cleaners away from parchment and ribbon.
Product Details
| Brand origin | Santa & Cole, Barcelona, Spain 🇪🇸 |
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| Designer | Santiago Roqueta, Santa & Cole Team |
| Year | 1987 |
| Structure | Birch wood column with metallic base |
| Base finishes | Nickel or bronze |
| Lampshade | Stitched beige parchment, natural ribbon, red-amber ribbon, black ribbon or white linen |
| Stabilizing disc | Optional, matching base finish, Ø8.5 cm (3.3 in) x 0.2 cm (0.1 in) |
| Overall height | 52 cm (20.5 in) |
| Lampshade size | Ø15 cm (5.9 in) top, Ø25 cm (9.8 in) bottom, 20 cm (7.8 in) high |
| Light source | 1 x E26, recommended 11 W dimmable LED bulb (max. height 115 mm / 4.5 in), not included |
| Max. wattage | 100 W |
| Dimmer | Included |
| Cable | 2.25 m (88.6 in) |
| Location | Indoor, dry location |
Where It Shines
Pair it with walnut or oak nightstands, a linen-dressed bed or a low reading chair. A matched pair on either side of a sofa or headboard shows off the proportion of column to shade.
Who This Is Not For
It is a small lamp, so it will not light a whole room on its own. The bulb is not included, and the optional stabilizing disc is a separate version, so choose it at the time of order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the Básica M1?
Santiago Roqueta designed it with the Santa & Cole team in 1987.
What are the shade choices?
Stitched beige parchment, natural ribbon, red-amber ribbon, black ribbon or white linen.
What does the stabilizing disc add?
A thin metal disc, Ø8.5 cm (3.3 in), in the same nickel or bronze finish as the base. It widens the footprint for extra steadiness.
Is the column real wood?
Yes, the column is solid birch wood with its natural grain left visible.
Which finish is warmer, nickel or bronze?
Bronze reads warmer and pairs well with the parchment and red-amber shades; nickel is lighter and suits linen and black ribbon.
How long until it ships?
Quick Ship versions are in stock and ship within 2–3 business days; the other versions are made to order with a production lead time of 4 weeks.
Shipping
| Processing Time | Quick Ship versions: in stock, ship in 2–3 business days. Other versions: made to order, production lead time 4 weeks. |
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| Ships From | Quick Ship versions from the United States 🇺🇸; made-to-order versions directly from Spain 🇪🇸. |
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