Cestita Table Lamp by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole
Cestita Table Lamp by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole
$1,085.00
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The Cestita is Miguel Milá's lantern at its most intimate: a cherry wood frame with a curved handle, wrapped around a softly glowing opal globe. It is small enough for a nightstand and characterful enough to anchor a shelf.
The Design Story
Miguel Milá drew the Cesta family in 1962, inspired by the traditional Mediterranean lantern and named after the Spanish word for basket. The Cestita is the smaller of the two sizes, at 36 cm (14.1 in) tall. Its structure is cherry wood, a timber prized for its fine grain and the way it warms in color over time. The globe is offered in white opal glass or white opal polyethylene, the latter lighter and better suited to busy homes. Santa & Cole keeps it in production as one of the defining pieces of Milá's work.
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 small-format Miguel Milá classic from 1962
- Cherry wood frame with a carry-style handle
- Opal glass or opal polyethylene globe
- Compact 22 cm (8.6 in) footprint
- Light enough at 1.1 kg (2.4 lb) to move around easily
Made for Real Life
The opal globe gives a calm, uniform glow that is easy on the eyes late in the evening. A small 3.4 W LED is all it needs. The cherry will slowly deepen in tone, especially near a window. Dust the wood with a dry cloth and wipe the globe with a lightly damp cloth when the lamp is off and cool. Avoid ammonia and solvents.
Product Details
| Brand origin | Santa & Cole, Barcelona, Spain 🇪🇸 |
|---|---|
| Designer | Miguel Milá |
| Year | 1962 |
| Structure | Cherry wood |
| Lampshade | White opal polyethylene or white opal glass |
| Height | 36 cm (14.1 in) |
| Width | 22 cm (8.6 in) |
| Weight | 1.1 kg (2.4 lb) |
| Light source | 1 x E26, recommended 3.4 W LED bulb (max. height 105 mm / 4.1 in), not included |
| Max. wattage | 40 W |
| Max. bulb diameter | 60 mm (2.36 in) |
| Cable | 1.4 m (55.1 in) |
| Voltage | 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Location | Indoor, dry location |
| Santa & Cole item no. | CESTB01UL, CESTB02UL |
Where It Shines
It looks right on a nightstand beside books, on a kitchen shelf among pottery, or as a pair on a dresser. Combine it with the larger Cesta to repeat the form at two scales.
Who This Is Not For
Not for task lighting. The cord is fairly short at 1.4 m (55.1 in), so place it near an outlet, and the bulb is not included.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the glass and polyethylene globe?
Glass has a deeper, more luminous surface; polyethylene is lighter and more resistant to knocks.
What is the Cestita inspired by?
Traditional Mediterranean lanterns; its name comes from cesta, Spanish for basket.
How tall is it?
36 cm (14.1 in) tall and 22 cm (8.6 in) wide.
Is there a cordless version?
Yes, the Cestita Batería uses the same form with a rechargeable battery.
Will the wood darken?
Cherry naturally deepens with exposure to light over time.
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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