Basica Minima Table Lamp

Design: Santiago Roqueta, Santa & Cole Team, 1994 for Santa & Cole.

The pocket-sized edition of the Básica lamp is the well-known Básica Mínima. It comes in two standard versions of shades and finishes: one with a beige, hand-stitched parchment shade and bronze-finished base; the other with a hand-ribboned natural-colored shade and nickel-finished base—both always paired with the signature birchwood cylinder. A discreet disc is added to the base to ensure stability.

Thanks to its compact size, this desk lamp is ideal for spaces where lower light intensity is needed, such as bedside tables, shelves, or as a distinctive accent point.

Básica promotes a return to natural materials, boldly challenging the dominant metallic trend of the 1980s. A defense of warmth—Santa & Cole embraced a more human-centered, artisanal modernity, championing the essence of craftsmanship. This vision not only carved out an alternative path but also fueled the brand’s international expansion, establishing a distinct design movement across Europe.

Features

• Birch wood column.
• Available in two versions: beige parchment lampshade and bronze base, or natural ribbon lampshade and nickel base.
• Metal disc Ø 8.5 cm / 3.3".