M68 Pendant Light by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole

M68 is Miguel Milá's bell-shaped pendant, its silhouette borrowed from the line of a woman's shoulders. In aluminum it is crisp and light, and the deep shade throws a generous pool of light onto the table below.

The Design Story

Miguel Milá first drew this lamp in the 1960s as a methacrylate pop piece. Santa & Cole reissued it in aluminum, a material that keeps the soft shoulder profile while making the shade opaque. Because light cannot pass through, the wide bell offers a large inner surface that reflects and spreads it downward. A small metal cylinder links the shade to the steel wire that holds it, with the cable running from the top center. The result is one of the friendliest ways to light a large table.

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 1960s Miguel Milá silhouette in aluminum
• Four finishes, each with a matching canopy
• Opaque bell directs light down onto the table
• Only 1.6 kg (3.5 lb)
• Junction box adaptor included

Made for Real Life

The opaque shade keeps glare out of the eyes and puts the light where you eat or work. Aluminum is easy to wipe clean, and the polished version reflects the room around it. Wipe the aluminum with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it at once. Use no abrasives, especially on the polished finish.

Product Details

Where It Shines

Hang one over a round dining table or several over a long one. Matte white suits a Scandinavian kitchen, polished aluminum a mid-century room, and red adds a cheerful 1960s note.

Who This Is Not For

It is a downlight, so it will not light the ceiling or a whole room on its own. The bulb is not included.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the M68 shape refer to?

Its profile follows the curve of a woman's shoulders.

Was it always made of aluminum?

No. It began as a methacrylate lamp in the 1960s and was reissued in aluminum.

Which finishes are offered?

Matte white grey, polished aluminum, glossy pure red and matte black, each with a matching canopy.

Is the inside of the shade colored?

The white version is white grey inside; the red and black versions show aluminum inside.

Who designed it?

Miguel Milá, one of the founding figures of Spanish industrial design.

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 weeks.

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