Stories

The exhibition presenting the work of Miguel Milá was conceived by Santa & Cole with the aim of promoting his legacy and prolific activity as a designer.

On 10 September, we met with Antoni Arola at Dahl Agenturer’s showroom in Stockholm where the designer shared with us his vision of his products. Santa & Cole

Our art editor, Andrea Coll, answers the most frequently asked questions about the art editions by Santa & Cole.

“Miguel Milá. Industrial and interior designer, inventor and bricoleur”, the retrospective installation on the work of Miguel Milá at Feria Hábitat Valencia 2023

The conversation took part alongside Kiko Gaspar, author of the book, Gonzalo Milá, industrial designer, and Javier Nieto, president of Santa & Cole.

A journey from the beginnings of Santa & Cole up to where we are today. In this first Barraca without Nina, we pay homage to her in one of Spain's most emblematic places: the Real Alcázar of Seville, a World Heritage site since 1987, and presented the floor lamp La Bella Durmiente.

This year, Santa & Cole returned to Euroluce. With light as the guiding thread of the space, we showcased many lamps from our collections.

So long, Nina. It has been a privilege to share life with you.
You remain in us all.

Born in Tarragona in 1960, Antoni Arola studied design at EINA school in Barcelona, graduating in 1984. Later on, he worked in several prestigious firms, such as Associate Designers and the studio of Lievore and Pensi.

Picture an enlightened craftsman whose mission is to create objects that solve fellow humans’ needs.

Lamps and furniture that find their place outdoors, whether on porches, terraces or gardens.

Lampshade ribboning, a process of industrial craftsmanship. Every day, four thousand metres of ribbon are turned into lampshades within our catalogue.

A documentary devoted to the designer's career, directed by Poldo Pomés and written by Xavier de Xaxás.

A walk through this family home in Cadaqués. A home designed by Federico Correa and Alfonso Milá intended to hold memories, images and emotions from generation to generation.

Galofré, painter and astrologer, a master in both disciplines, reflects on the human condition.

Martinez Palau, a paradigm between art and architecture. Through her work, she depicts buildings inspired by the geometry of modern architecture.

Isamat advocates for the creative power of graphite in an over-coloured world.

A story that begins by daylight and ends when night falls. Sunsets by the sea, dinners in good company and eternal summer nights. We present portable luminaires whose freedom of movement provides the perfect company.

We enhance our philosophy as publishers by including works of art in our catalogue and, through Milagro, also musical instruments.

We paid a visit to Leopoldo Pomés' house as a tribute to Mediterranean culture, design and life. A home that invites us to reflect on our surroundings and the objects with which we choose to share our existence.

The contemporary designer and the architect Queralt Garriga present a story shaped by light and shadow. A review into the artistic intuition behind Arola's designs.

Ana Viladomiu, the last resident of La Pedrera, welcomes us into her home. A unique opportunity to step into the intimacy of a house, which embodies the values Antonio Gaudí conceived the building with.

Recently turned 90, we sat down with André Ricard as we retraced his career through some of his designs, including the 70s pop icon reedited by Santa & Cole, Tatu.

We sat down with André Ricard as we retraced his career through some of his designs, including the 70s pop icon reedited by Santa & Cole, Tatu.

Santa & Cole's editor and co-founder, Nina shares her impressions on design and light through our company's beginnings.

Merging tradition and technology; craftsmanship and innovation. Discover the artisanal manufacturing process of our lampshade Cirio.

Enter inside one of the earliest masterpieces of the modern architect José Antonio Coderch. An irregular and open construction formed by unique spaces, which change beneath the light.

Belloch is our headquarters, a large site where we are developing a research centre with a focus on communication and design, away from the buzz of the city.

Lighting project for the Hotel Casa Bonay: “The reflection of a way to enjoy life”.

Craftmanship and alabaster, two elements making Babel an authentic lamp. Handmade by the Sarral artisans, each piece is unique.