Santa & Cole

Santa & Cole was founded by Nina Masó, Javier Nieto Santa and Gabriel Ordeig Cole in 1985, during a decade of upheaval in Spain, when anything seemed possible after the dictatorship. The beginnings of the company, which involved creating unique lamps for the most famous Barcelona bars, soon resulted in orders for lighting the homes of regular patrons of some of these establishments. At a time when halogen lamps were fashionable (cool to the touch, giving a bluish light), Santa & Cole recommended using natural materials such as wood, sewn cardboard, or ribbons. In some cases, existing designs were reviewed and in others new ones were developed, such as the Básica lamp. Santa & Cole changed the mood from technical and cold to human and warm. In the 1990s, in the happy aftermath of the Barcelona Olympic Games, larger lamps were born, modular lamps such as Estadio and Moaré, responding to the need to illuminate public places. Since LED lighting burst onto the scene at the dawn of the 21st century, the brand has continued to search for light that highlights the beauty of objects, shadows and people. Examples are the Cirio and Tekiò series. It remains committed to creating atmosphere and moods that improve comfort. Santa & Cole's mission is to build, preserve and disseminate knowledge through designed objects. Objects whose quality can be recognized by the touch of a hand and which enrich people's lives, whether at home or in a shared environment. Our philosophy is more modern than futuristic, we are more intrigued by silence than loudness.