Moaré M Pendant Light by Antoni Arola for Santa & Cole

Moaré M is the essential form of Antoni Arola's 2003 series: a single textured cylinder Ø46 cm (18.1 in) across, lit from within by three bulbs.

The Design Story

Antoni Arola designed Moaré in 2003, the same year he received Spain's National Design Prize. The series takes its name from the moiré effect: the textured polyester cylinders shimmer and seem to shift as light moves through them. Inside, three bulbs sit within a cylindrical methacrylate diffuser that evens out the glow before it reaches the shade. Arola, whose work runs from perfume bottles to large interiors, kept the construction simple so color and texture do the work. The M is the mid-size single-shade version, the simplest way to live with the family.

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

• Single-shade Moaré in a versatile Ø46 cm (18.1 in) size
• White, red, grey or black polyester
• Three bulbs behind a diffuser for soft light
• 4.5 kg (9.9 lb), the lightest of the classic Moaré pendants
• Junction box ready

Made for Real Life

The diffuser spreads the three bulbs into one uniform glow, and the textured polyester gives the drum a fine, fabric-like surface. A quick dusting is all it needs. Wipe dust away with a soft dry brush. Do not use water or cleaning products on the shade.

Product Details

Where It Shines

Use it over a small dining table, a kitchen breakfast bar or in a hallway with a tall ceiling. It works alone or repeated in a row, and red or black versions give a strong graphic point.

Who This Is Not For

It gives soft ambient light, not focused task light. Bulbs are not included.

Frequently Asked Questions

What colors does Moaré M come in?

White, red, grey or black.

How does Moaré M differ from Moaré MS?

M has one shade; MS adds a smaller S shade inside for the layered moiré effect.

What is inside the shade?

A cylindrical acrylsatiné methacrylate diffuser around three E26 sockets.

Who is the designer?

Antoni Arola, who designed the Moaré family in 2003.

What canopy does it use?

A square canopy in metallic graphite black.

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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