Cestita Alubat Cordless Lamp by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole
Cestita Alubat Cordless Lamp by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole
$1,135.00
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Cestita Alubat is Miguel Milá's lantern made portable: a small aluminum frame with a handle, a glowing opal shade and a battery inside. It carries the light of the Cesta family from the table to the garden and back.
The Design Story
Miguel Milá designed the original Cesta lamp in 1962, a basket-like frame with a handle that invited people to pick up their light and move it. In 2020 he reworked the idea as Cestita Alubat, smaller and built in aluminum so it could live outdoors. The shade is white opal polyethylene, tough enough for IP65 protection. A lithium battery and built-in LED replace the cord, and a switch on the lamp steps through three brightness levels. The colors, black, British racing green and reddish orange, give a classic form a lively edge.
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
- Cordless, with up to 24 hours on the lowest setting
- IP65 for outdoor and wet environments
- Aluminum frame with a built-in carry handle
- Three brightness levels on the lamp itself
- A Miguel Milá design rooted in his 1962 Cesta
Made for Real Life
The opal shade gives a soft, candle-like glow on low and enough light for dinner on high. It weighs about 1.4 kg (3 lb), so it moves easily from terrace to bedside. Recharge with the included charger; a full charge takes about 6.5 hours. Wipe the aluminum and shade with a soft damp cloth and mild soap, then dry. Bring it in and recharge it before long periods of storage.
Product Details
| Brand origin | Santa & Cole, Barcelona, Spain 🇪🇸 |
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| Designer | Miguel Milá |
| Year | 2020 |
| Structure | Aluminum, with carry handle |
| Finishes | Black, British racing green or reddish orange |
| Lampshade | White opal polyethylene |
| Dimensions | 36 cm (14.1 in) high x 29 cm (11.4 in) x 22 cm (8.6 in) |
| Light source | Built-in dimmable LED, 2.5 W (included) |
| Dimming | Switch on the luminaire with 3 intensity levels |
| Battery | Lithium; about 5 h on high, 12 h on medium, 24 h on minimum; charging time 6.5 h |
| Charger | Included |
| Location | Indoor or outdoor, IP65, for outdoor and wet environments |
| Weight | 1.4 kg (3 lb) |
| Santa & Cole item no. | CESTF01, CESTF03, CESTF04 |
Where It Shines
Carry it to an outdoor table, a poolside lounger or a balcony, then bring it inside to a nightstand or a bookshelf. Reddish orange pops against greenery; black and racing green blend into a garden at dusk.
Who This Is Not For
It is an atmospheric light, not a bright work lamp. The LED is built in and the battery runs about 5 hours on the highest setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Cestita Alubat relate to the original Cesta?
It is Miguel Milá's smaller, aluminum and battery-powered version of his 1962 Cesta lamp, introduced in 2020.
What colors does it come in?
Black, British racing green and reddish orange.
What is the shade made of?
White opal polyethylene, which diffuses light and withstands outdoor use.
How long does the battery last?
About 5 hours on high, 12 on medium and 24 on minimum.
Is the light source replaceable?
It uses a built-in 2.5 W LED, so there is no bulb to change.
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 6–8 weeks.
Shipping
| Processing Time | Quick Ship versions: in stock, ship in 2–3 business days. Other versions: made to order, production lead time 6–8 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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