Santa & Cole's Babel table lamp, designed by Àngel Jové in 1971, is a sculptural art piece and definite conversation-starter. Drawing inspiration from the biblical story of the unfinished tower, the elegant table lamp is crafted in alabaster, solid at the base and hollow for the shade. Owing to the natural variations of its material, each Babel table lamp is completely unique. Characterised by concentric rings at the base and tip, the handcrafted luminaire offers mesmerizing light for a variety of surroundings.
Babel table lamp
Santa & Cole
Description
Santa & Cole's Babel table lamp, designed by Àngel Jové in 1971, is a sculptural art piece and definite conversation-starter. Drawing inspiration from the biblical story of the unfinished tower, the elegant table lamp is crafted in alabaster, solid at the base and hollow for the shade. Owing to the natural variations of its material, each Babel table lamp is completely unique. Characterised by concentric rings at the base and tip, the handcrafted luminaire offers mesmerizing light for a variety of surroundings.
Product details (21)
- Material
- Alabaster
- Colour
- Natural
- Width
- 30 cm
- Diameter
- 20.2 cm
- Base diameter
- 30 cm
- Height
- 40.5 cm
- Bulb base
- E27
- Light source
- Dimmable 12W LED, max height 11.5 cm (included)
- Colour temperature
- 2,700 K
- Luminous flux
- 1,521 lm
- IP rating
- 20
- Protection class
- II
- Voltage
- 230 V
- Nominal frequency
- 50–60 Hz
- Certifications and labels
- CE marked: tested and approved according to European standards
- Plug
- EU plug
- Cable length
- 225 cm
- Cable colour
- Black
- Cable material
- Plastic
- Weight
- 12.6 kg
- Dimmable
- Yes
- Product ID
Designer
Àngel Jové (born 1940) is an artist, designer, professor, author and actor. Jové made an impression on the design community with his use of alabaster, considered a somewhat lesser material in the 1970s. This resulted in designs such as the Babel table lamp, found in the collection of Barcelona-based design curator Santa & Cole.
With roots in Lleida, Catalonia, Jové is known as a noteworthy pioneer of Spain’s Conceptual Art movement. The range of his artistic expression is notable, as his oeuvre also covers painting, graphic design, and illustration. With a knack for experimentation, Jové was first introduced to the world of design by architect-designer Santiago Roqueta.
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Sustainability
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Working conditions & labour 9/9
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Equal opportunities for all employees -
Commitment to UN Global Compact, fair compensation for all employees
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Corporate responsibility requirements defined and communicated for suppliers
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Systematic work for improved inclusion and well-being in the workplace
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Transparent supply chain
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Suppliers' compliance to a code of conduct ensured
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Direct suppliers audited and certified
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Compliance to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights ensured in the supply chain
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Support for community involvement in the supply chain
Eco-friendly production 9/9
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Fair and resource-wise water-use in production
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No incineration or landfilling of returned items
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No use of endangered species as materials
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No direct environmental emissions or waste (excl. GHGs) from production
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The sustainability of direct suppliers' production is addressed and monitored
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Production and material sourcing that respect biodiversity, animal rights, and natural ecosystems
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Material-efficient and ecological packaging
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Positive impact on nature’s well-being through operations that regenerate natural ecosystems
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No potentially harmful chemicals used in own production
Climate impact 7/8
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Company's direct greenhouse gas emissions identified and commitment to reduction
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Product's carbon impact identified and commitment to reduction
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Guidance on energy- and eco-efficient use of the product
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Contribution to climate initiatives beyond the brand’s direct operations
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Low-carbon or compensated transportation
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Carbon footprint of the product calculated and goals set to reduce it
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Carbon neutral or carbon negative product
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100 % renewable energy in own production and operations
Sustainable materials 6/6
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Sustainable and long-lasting material choices
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No harmful or hazardous substances
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Responsible raw material sourcing and production
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Materials suited for circularity: monomaterials, recyclable finishings, renewable or recycled contents etc.
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Ecological materials: natural, biodegradable, recyclable or recycled contents
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Outstanding materials in terms of innovativeness, responsibility, sustainability and circularity: local production or sourcing, 100 % recycled content, C2C-certification etc.
Circular design 5/5
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High aesthetic quality promoting long-term use of the product
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Technically durable product design and material choices
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Design for enduring life-long quality
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Design and support for product maintenance, repair and upgradability
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Innovative circular design solutions: circular service system, resale platform, remanufacturing, collection of used products, etc.
