Gala Black Metal Floor Lamp by Carpyen

Gala is the kind of floor lamp that makes a room feel organized. Gabriel Teixidó designed it in 2001 as a self-contained object, where function and aesthetics are the same thought.

Carpyen calls its solid design ideal for both architectural spaces and warmer styles, which is an honest description of a lamp that fits quietly into either.

The Design Story

Teixidó, born in Barcelona and a freelance industrial designer since 1970, is known for formal restraint and quiet usefulness. Gala is a good example: a slender black metal form with nothing added for show. It carries an R7S LED lamp that is included, and a dimmer is part of the lamp. Carpyen makes it in its own Barcelona workshops, where Teixidó's pieces have been produced for decades.

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

Gala is easy to live with. The light is even, and the dimmer lets you move from reading brightness to a low evening glow without reaching for a second lamp. The lamp is a fine vertical line, 166 cm (65.4 in) tall, so it can stand in a corner and almost disappear, or anchor a wall of books. Its black finish pairs with timber, concrete, stone and white plaster alike.

Where It's Best Placed

Gala stands well in a corner of a living room, beside a sofa, in a studio or in a reading nook. Place it where you want a general glow rather than a pool of task light. It is for dry indoor rooms only.

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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

When did Gabriel Teixidó design Gala?

Teixidó designed Gala in 2001 for Carpyen, which still makes it in Barcelona.

Does Gala have a dimmer?

Yes. The maker lists Gala as equipped with a dimmer, so you can set the level of light.

What finish does Gala come in?

Gala is offered in black metal, a single finish that keeps the silhouette graphic.

Is the light source of Gala included?

Yes. Gala includes a 15 W R7S LED lamp (118 mm).

Where is the Gala Floor Lamp made?

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

Can I return the Gala 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.