Cesta Table Lamp by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole
Cesta Table Lamp by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole
$2,450.00
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The Cesta is one of Miguel Milá's best-known designs: a cherry wood frame shaped like a basket, cradling a glowing opal glass globe. More than sixty years after it was drawn, it still feels both domestic and quietly radical.
The Design Story
Miguel Milá designed the Cesta in 1962, taking its name from the Spanish word for basket. The idea came from the lantern, an object meant to be lifted and carried, and the curved wooden handle keeps that memory alive. The frame is cherry wood, whose warm red-brown tone deepens with age and light. The globe is white opal glass, held loosely in the frame so the wood appears to embrace the light. Santa & Cole produces it as one of the cornerstones of its catalog.
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
- The original 1962 design by Miguel Milá
- Cherry wood frame that mellows to a richer tone over time
- White opal glass globe for a soft, lantern-like glow
- Dimmer included on the US version
- A collector's piece that still serves daily as a lamp
Made for Real Life
Light leaves the opal globe evenly in all directions, so the lamp creates a warm halo on the wall and the surface it sits on. Cherry is a living material; it will darken slightly with sunlight, which is part of its charm. Dust the wood with a soft dry cloth and clean the glass with a damp cloth once it is cool and unplugged. Avoid solvents and silicone polishes on the cherry.
Product Details
| Brand origin | Santa & Cole, Barcelona, Spain 🇪🇸 |
|---|---|
| Designer | Miguel Milá |
| Year | 1962 |
| Structure | Cherry wood |
| Lampshade | White opal glass |
| Height | 57 cm (22.4 in) |
| Width | 33 cm (12.9 in) |
| Light source | 1 x E26, recommended 11 W dimmable LED bulb (max. height 130 mm / 5.1 in), not included |
| Max. wattage | 75 W |
| Dimmer | Included |
| Location | Indoor, dry location |
| Santa & Cole item no. | CESTA01UL |
Where It Shines
It belongs on a walnut sideboard, a deep windowsill or a nightstand beside linen and books. It is equally at home in a modernist apartment and a country house.
Who This Is Not For
Not for anyone after a bright task lamp; this is an atmosphere light. The bulb is not included, and the wood should be kept away from damp rooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called Cesta?
Cesta means basket in Spanish; the cherry wood frame and handle recall a carried basket or lantern.
What wood is the frame?
Cherry wood.
Will the cherry wood change color?
Cherry naturally deepens and warms with exposure to light over time.
Is the globe glass?
Yes, white opal glass.
Who designed the Cesta?
Miguel Milá, in 1962.
How long until it ships?
It is in stock and ships within 2–3 business days.
Shipping
| Processing Time | In stock, ships in 2–3 business days (Quick Ship). |
|---|---|
| Ships From | United States 🇺🇸 |
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