Aitana Cotton-Shade Floor Lamp by Carpyen

Aitana is the kind of floor lamp that does not announce itself. Gabriel Teixidó balanced a weighty base against a shade so light it seems to hover, and the result is a calm, upright figure in the corner of a room.

Carpyen describes a timeless design where elegance and function sit in equal measure, with a glow that is soft and welcoming.

The Design Story

Teixidó drew Aitana in 2007, and the logic is plain to read: a solid metal foot and stem give stability, while a cotton shade keeps the top of the lamp airy. Nothing competes for attention. The shade is the only soft element, and it does the quiet work of turning a bare bulb into a diffuse, warm light.

It is made in Carpyen's own Barcelona workshops, the same ones that have produced the company's lighting since 1948. Two sizes are offered, so the proportion can be chosen to suit the room rather than forced on it.

About the Designer

Gabriel Teixidó was born in Barcelona in 1947 and trained at the city's School of Applied Arts and Artistic Trades. A freelance industrial designer since 1970, he calls himself a “fairly industrial” designer: his work avoids fashion and showmanship in favor of formal restraint and quiet usefulness. He won SIDI awards for the Bolero chair in 1986 and for the Columba lamp, made by Carpyen, in 1987, and has received the ADI-FAD Delta de Plata several times.

What interests me is that my designs are useful, that people feel comfortable with them, that they are a help.

Why You'll Love It

Aitana is easy company. The cotton shade scatters light gently, so it flatters a room in the evening without glare, and the metal structure gives it a grounded presence you notice when you pass it. It sits comfortably with wood, linen, stone or leather, and it never argues with the furniture around it. The two finishes, matt nickel and black, both pair with a white shade, so the choice comes down to whether you want a lighter, brushed metal tone or a graphic dark line.

Where It's Best Placed

Carpyen suggests bedrooms and living rooms, and that is just right: beside a sofa, in a reading corner, or flanking a bed. It is an indoor lamp, intended for dry rooms.

Product Details

Finishes, Sizes and SKUs

About Carpyen

Carpyen was founded in Barcelona in 1948 and still makes its lamps in its own Barcelona workshops, joining art, craft and industry from classic standards to fully custom pieces. Its lights hang in hotels such as the Mercure Versailles, Paris J'adore and L'Esquisse, and the brand received an ADI-FAD Delta award in 1982.

Questions We Hear Most

Who designed the Aitana floor lamp?

Aitana was designed by Gabriel Teixidó in 2007 for Carpyen. It remains part of the Barcelona company's collection, made in its own workshops.

What is the Aitana shade made of?

The shade is cotton, set on a metal structure. Cotton diffuses the light softly, so the lamp reads as a glow rather than a beam.

Which finishes does Aitana come in?

Matt nickel with a white shade, or black with a white shade. Nickel is the quieter, lighter metal tone; black is the more graphic of the two.

How does Aitana feel next to other furniture?

Its lines are simple, so it adapts to many decorative styles. Carpyen notes that it adds warmth and distinction without taking over a room.

What light source does the Aitana Floor Lamp use?

E26 bulb not included. Maximum 2 x 30 W max..

Where is the Aitana Floor Lamp made?

In Barcelona, Spain. Carpyen has made its lamps there since 1948, in its own workshops.

Can I return the Aitana Floor Lamp?

All Carpyen orders are final sale, so please check the measurements and finish before ordering. We're glad to help you choose first.

Shipping Info

All Carpyen orders are final sale. Need help choosing a size or finish? Our design team is happy to help before you order.