Cirio Wall Lamp by Antoni Arola for Santa & Cole

Cirio means candle, and Antoni Arola's wall lamp borrows the candle's slender form, soft texture and warm flicker of light. A small shade hangs from a slim black arm, glowing like a taper set against the wall.

The Design Story

Antoni Arola first drew Cirio in 2010, inspired by the hanging oil lamps of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, where hundreds of small lights float in the air. The family has since grown into a system of pendants, clusters and, since 2021, this wall version. Each shade changes the atmosphere: porcelain made by Sargadelos in Galicia gives a candle-like warmth, opal glass is luminous and even, and polished brass is opaque, throwing light downward. Inside, a compact LED capsule with a translucent diffuser does the work. The black matte structure keeps the attention on the glowing shade.

About the Designer

Barcelona designer Antoni Arola treats light as his raw material. Winner of Spain’s National Design Prize in 2003, he has created some of Santa & Cole’s most recognisable families, from the porcelain Cirio to Lámina, Nimba, Moaré and the Shiro lanterns.

Why You'll Love It

• Inspired by the hanging lamps of Istanbul's Blue Mosque
• Four shades: two porcelains, opal glass or polished brass
• Warm 2700 K built-in LED, no bulb to replace
• 1-10V dimmable for evening scenes
• Slim profile that complements a Cirio pendant scheme

Made for Real Life

The porcelain shades glow softly through their walls, much like a candle in a holder, while brass directs light down the wall. The LED is integrated, so there is no bulb to change. Porcelain and glass clean easily with a dry cloth. Wipe porcelain and glass with a soft dry cloth. Polish brass gently with a soft cloth only; avoid abrasive or ammonia-based cleaners.

Product Details

Where It Shines

Use a pair beside a bed instead of table lamps, or flank a mirror in a dressing area. Repeat the shade of a Cirio pendant over a dining table for a coherent family.

Who This Is Not For

It must be hardwired to an outlet box by an electrician, and dimming needs a separate 1-10V dimmer. Not for wet locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What inspired the Cirio?

Antoni Arola was inspired by the hanging lamps of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul; the name means candle in Spanish.

Which shade gives the warmest light?

The porcelain shades, made in Galicia by Sargadelos, give the most candle-like glow.

How does the brass shade behave?

Polished brass is opaque, so light exits downward and the shade reads as a gleaming metal object.

When was the wall version introduced?

The Cirio wall lamp was introduced in 2021; the Cirio family dates from 2010.

What light source does it use?

A built-in 11 W LED module housed in the capsule, included with the lamp.

How long until it ships?

It is made to order in Spain with a production lead time of 4–6 weeks, then shipped directly to you.

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