Sísísí Cónicas Planas Pendant Light by Gabriel Ordeig Cole for Santa & Cole

Sísísí Cónicas Planas is a wide, shallow cone of parchment that seems to float under the ceiling. It weighs barely more than a book, yet casts a broad, warm circle of light over the table beneath it.

The Design Story

Gabriel Ordeig Cole designed the Sísísí family in 1987, a series of parchment pendants built on the simplest geometric shapes. The flat cone, Cónica Plana, is the most open of them: a low, wide shade that spreads light outward rather than concentrating it. Parchment was chosen for its warmth and translucency; lit from within, it glows like paper held up to the sun. A lower visor inside the shade blocks the direct view of the bulb, so people sitting beneath it see light, not glare. The shade hangs from a small metallic Sísísí canopy, offered in satin nickel, textured white or textured black.

About the Designer

Gabriel Ordeig Cole co-founded Santa & Cole in Barcelona in 1985. His ribbon-shade Sísísí lamps and the Mesita GO table reflect the editor’s taste for simple, warm and lasting objects.

Why You'll Love It

• Gabriel Ordeig Cole's Sísísí design of 1987
• Stitched beige or white parchment shade with a warm glow
• Built-in visor cuts glare for people seated below
• Very light: 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) for MT4, 0.7 kg (1.5 lb) for MT5
• Three canopy finishes and black or white cord

Made for Real Life

The parchment softens the light and gives it a faint golden cast, especially with the stitched beige shade. The wide cone throws light down and slightly out, so a table and the faces around it are lit evenly. Keep the parchment dry and dust it gently. Dust the parchment with a soft, dry brush or cloth; never wet it. Wipe the canopy with a dry cloth.

Product Details

Where It Shines

One MT5 over a round table, or a pair of MT4s over a long one, gives a relaxed, convivial feel. It looks at home with natural wood, rush seats and white walls, and adds lightness to a concrete or brick loft.

Who This Is Not For

Parchment is a natural material that should stay dry, so it is not for bathrooms or outdoor areas. Bulbs are not included, and it needs hardwiring to a junction box.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who designed the Sísísí lamps?

Gabriel Ordeig Cole, who created the Sísísí family for Santa & Cole in 1987.

What is the difference between stitched beige and white parchment?

Stitched beige parchment has visible stitching and a warmer tone; white parchment is smoother and gives a cleaner, brighter light.

Why is there a visor inside the shade?

The lower visor hides the bulb from view so the light is glare free for people seated underneath.

How big are MT4 and MT5?

MT4 is Ø49 cm (19.7 in) x 18 cm (7 in) high; MT5 is Ø64 cm (25.2 in) x 23 cm (9.2 in) high.

Which canopy finishes are offered?

Satin nickel, textured white and textured black. The textured white canopy is available with a white or black cord.

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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