Aitana Pendant Light by Carpyen

Aitana is a quiet drum of white cotton hung from a matt nickel frame. Gabriel Teixidó drew it in 2007 as an understated shape that sits as easily in a modern room as in a traditional one.

Carpyen describes its elegance and functionality, and the proportions agree: wide, shallow and calm.

The Design Story

Teixidó gave Aitana no ornament to hide behind. A metal structure carries a cotton shade that measures 59 cm (23.2 in) across and only 25 cm (9.8 in) deep, so the form reads as a broad, low disc rather than a tall lantern. Inside, two lamp holders share the work of lighting the fabric. Carpyen makes it in its own Barcelona workshops, where the company has been building lighting since 1948.

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

Fabric changes the character of light, and cotton keeps it soft and even. Aitana never announces itself; it lets the ceiling, the table beneath it and the people around it take the attention. The single matt nickel and white finish is easy to live with, and it will not argue with wood, plaster or stone. It is a lamp for rooms that want a settled, domestic glow.

Where It's Best Placed

Hang Aitana above a dining table, at the foot of a stair or in a hallway where a wide, gentle shade suits the volume. It is made for indoor, dry rooms. Have a qualified electrician install it.

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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 pendant, and when?

Aitana was designed by Gabriel Teixidó in 2007 for Carpyen, the Barcelona lighting maker founded in 1948. It is still made in Barcelona.

What is the Aitana pendant made of?

A metal structure in matt nickel carries a white cotton shade. The shade is 59 cm (23.2 in) wide and 25 cm (9.8 in) high.

Does the Aitana pendant come in other finishes?

Aitana is offered in one finish: matt nickel with a white cotton shade. That neutral pairing is meant to sit quietly with most interiors.

What kind of glow does the Aitana pendant give?

Light passes through the cotton, so it spreads softly instead of casting a hard beam. The pendant takes two E26 LED bulbs, 25 W maximum each, not included; a warm-white bulb suits fabric best.

What light source does the Aitana Pendant Light use?

E26 bulb not included. Maximum 2 x 25 W max..

Where is the Aitana Pendant Light made?

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

Can I return the Aitana Pendant Light?

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.