Basica M1 with Bronze Base In Black Ribbon

At a time when international trends prevailed with lamps containing tubular metal structures and halogen bulbs, we sought to create a warmer alternative with the Básica lamp. This meant the revival, in the 1980s, of natural materials such as wood, paperboard or ribbons. This aesthetics challenged the dominant fashion at the time as it supported a warmer modernity that valued craftsmanship. It provided Santa & Cole with a springboard for international expansion, setting a new trend in Europe. The Básica lamp continues to make the same statement, 35 years later.