Nagoya Pendant Light by Ferran Freixa for Santa & Cole
Nagoya Pendant Light by Ferran Freixa for Santa & Cole
$1,535.00
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Nagoya is a lantern made of slender wooden strips, drawn by Ferran Freixa in 1961 with a calm, Zen-like restraint. Light passes through the gaps between the strips and leaves a soft, warm pattern on the ceiling and walls.
The Design Story
Ferran Freixa built Nagoya from poplar, a riverbank wood that is soft, pale and almost free of knots. The trees have to be felled before autumn so the wood keeps its whiteness and flexibility. Thin vertical strips are fixed to a small circular metal frame, giving the lamp its oriental silhouette. Santa & Cole keeps it in production as part of its catalog of Spanish design classics.
About the Designer
Ferran Freixa designed the Nagoya lantern in 1961, a calm form made of thin wooden strips.
Why You'll Love It
- A 1961 Spanish design classic still made by Santa & Cole
- Natural wooden strips filter light into a warm glow
- Light at 1.1 kg (2.4 lb), easy to hang
- Long 4 m (157.5 in) cable with plug
- Takes a standard E26 LED bulb
Made for Real Life
The wooden strips soften the bulb and break the light into fine lines, so the lamp reads as warm rather than bright. Natural wood varies slightly in tone from strip to strip, which is part of its character. Dust it gently and keep it away from moisture. Remove dust with a soft dry brush or a cool hair dryer setting. Avoid water and cleaning sprays on the wood.
Product Details
| Brand origin | Santa & Cole, Barcelona, Spain 🇪🇸 |
|---|---|
| Designer | Ferran Freixa |
| Year | 1961 |
| Lampshade | Thin wooden strips |
| Diffuser | White translucent methacrylate |
| Light source | E26 socket; recommended LED bulb 11 W, max. bulb height 115 mm (4.5 in); bulb not included |
| Maximum wattage | 60 W |
| Installation | Pendant supplied with a plug |
| Cable | 4 m (157.5 in) |
| Diameter | Ø42 cm (16.5 in) |
| Height | 25 cm (9.8 in) |
| Weight | 1.1 kg (2.4 lb) |
| Location | Indoor use only |
| Santa & Cole item no. | NAGPA01UL |
Where It Shines
Hang it low over a small dining table, a reading corner or a bedside in a room with natural materials such as linen, rattan and oak. It also suits Japandi and mid-century interiors where a quiet, handmade object is wanted.
Who This Is Not For
It is a decorative ambient light, not task lighting for a large kitchen. The bulb is not included, and it is suited to dry indoor rooms only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the Nagoya lamp?
Ferran Freixa designed it in 1961, and Santa & Cole produces it today.
What is the lampshade made of?
Thin wooden strips set around a white translucent methacrylate diffuser.
Which wood did Freixa choose and why?
Poplar, a soft, pale and nearly knot-free wood that stays white and flexible when felled before autumn.
Does every Nagoya look identical?
The wood is natural, so tone and grain vary slightly from one lamp to the next.
Which bulb gives the best effect?
A warm-white 11 W LED bulb with an E26 base, no taller than 115 mm (4.5 in).
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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