Santa & Cole Cestita Table Lamp

A compact, warm-toned lamp that fits a nightstand or shelf and softens any bedroom.

We often recommend the Cestita for guest rooms, kids' rooms and bedside tables, where a small, steady glow matters more than brightness. The polyethylene globe is the sensible pick when lamps get bumped. In Scandinavian, Mid-Century, Japandi and Transitional interiors the cherry frame adds natural warmth. It suits cafés and boutique hotels in the same way, on counters and side tables.

Specifications

• Brand: Santa & Cole (Barcelona, Spain)
• Design: Miguel Milá
• Introduced: 1962
• Frame: Cherry wood
• Shade: White opal polyethylene or white opal glass
• Height: 14.1 in (36 cm)
• Width: 8.6 in (22 cm)
• Weight: 2.4 lb (1.1 kg)
• Lighting: 1 x E26, recommended 3.4 W LED bulb (max. height 105 mm / 4.1 in), sold separately
• Max. wattage: 40 W
• Max. bulb diameter: 2.36 in (60 mm)
• Cord length: 55.1 in (1.4 m)
• Voltage: 120 V, 60 Hz
• Location: Indoor, dry location
• Item numbers: White Opal Polyethylene: MD-SCOLE-CESTB01UL; White Opal Glass: MD-SCOLE-CESTB02UL

Where to use it

Suited on a bedside table, a bookshelf, a kids' room dresser or a café counter.

Planning notes

Place it within about 1.4 m (55.1 in) of an outlet, since the cord is short. It needs a 22 cm (8.6 in) wide spot and 40 cm (15.7 in) of clearance above. Use a small E26 LED up to 60 mm (2.36 in) wide.

Who this is not for

• Anyone who needs a version that is not in stock within days: only the Quick Ship versions leave in 2–3 business days.
• Anyone expecting bulbs in the box: they are not included.

Care

Switch off and let it cool, then wipe porcelain or glass shades with a soft, dry cloth.

Designer credit

Designed by Miguel Milá (1962) for Santa & Cole, Barcelona 🇪🇸.

Miguel Milá (1931–2024) pioneered industrial design in Spain; TMM, Cesta, M64 and Estadio are his.

Why we carry Santa & Cole

We've been curating design-led pieces since 2009. Santa & Cole, an independent design editor in Barcelona since 1985, keeps its designs in production for decades, so a piece you add to a scheme today can be matched years from now.

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe for a child's room?

Choose the white opal polyethylene globe, which is lighter and more resistant to knocks than glass.

Can it be dimmed?

No dimmer is included with this version; use it as a steady ambient lamp.

Does it work on a narrow nightstand?

Yes, it needs only about 22 cm (8.6 in) of width.

Is it suitable for outdoor use?

No, it is for indoor, dry locations. For a cordless option to carry outside for an evening, see the Cestita Batería.

Which bulb should I buy?

1 x E26, recommended 3.4 W LED bulb (max. height 105 mm / 4.1 in), sold separately.

Which versions can I order?

White Opal Polyethylene, White Opal Glass.

Can I order several for one project?

Yes. For multiple pieces, a whole scheme or hospitality projects, our trade team can quote and plan delivery together.

How long does delivery take?

Quick Ship versions are in stock and leave in 2–3 business days.

Trade & project orders

Designers, architects and hospitality buyers can open a MetropolitanDecor trade account for project pricing and help planning multiple pieces across a scheme.

Delivery

Quick Ship: in stock, ships in 2–3 business days. Free shipping within the U.S. on orders over $100.

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.