Pie de Salón G3 Floor Lamp by Jaume Sans for Santa & Cole

Pie de Salón G3 is the compact member of Jaume Sans's 1963 floor lamp, a slim column wrapped in black leather that carries a shade you can raise or lower by hand. It reads as tailored rather than decorative, the way a good overcoat does.

The Design Story

Jaume Sans drew Pie de Salón in 1963, refining the domestic floor lamp rather than reinventing it. The idea is simple: a base, a vertical shaft and a shade that travels along it, so one lamp can serve a sofa, an armchair or a reading table. Santa & Cole keeps the original proportions and finishes the metal in chrome or polished brass. The shaft is sheathed in black leather, a detail that warms the hand and the eye. The G3 version pairs that structure with a smaller shade of 28 cm, in hand-applied ribbon or white linen.

About the Designer

Jaume Sans is a Catalan designer whose work for Santa & Cole includes the walnut Peana Molina pedestal.

Why You'll Love It

• A 1963 Jaume Sans design still produced by Santa & Cole
• Shade height adjusts from 120 to 160 cm overall
• Black leather-covered shaft with chrome or polished brass metalwork
• Dimmer included for low evening light
• Four shade options: natural, red-amber or black ribbon, or white linen

Made for Real Life

The ribbon shades filter light into a soft, slightly textured glow, with red-amber giving the warmest cast and black ribbon the most focused one. Leather on the shaft takes a gentle patina with handling. Use a dimmable 11 W E26 LED to get the full range of the included dimmer. Dust the shade with a soft dry brush and wipe metal parts with a dry cloth. Treat the leather shaft as you would fine leather goods and keep it away from solvents.

Product Details

Where It Shines

Set it beside a leather lounge chair, a low sofa or a writing desk where its slender profile can stand without crowding. Polished brass with natural ribbon suits walnut and warm woods; chrome with black ribbon sharpens a monochrome room.

Who This Is Not For

The G3 shade is the smaller option, so it is not meant to light a large room on its own. The bulb is not included.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who designed Pie de Salón and when?

Jaume Sans designed it in 1963, and Santa & Cole produces it today with the original structure.

How is G3 different from G2?

G3 has a smaller shade, Ø28 cm (11 in), while G2 uses a Ø45 cm (17.7 in) shade on the same structure.

What is the shaft covered in?

Black leather, which contrasts with the chrome-plated or polished brass metal parts.

Which shade gives the warmest light?

Red-amber ribbon casts the warmest tone; white linen and natural ribbon give a more neutral, open glow.

Can the shade height be changed?

Yes. The lampshade slides along the shaft, setting the overall height between 120 and 160 cm (47.2 and 62.4 in).

How long until it ships?

It is made to order in Spain with a production lead time of 4–6 weeks, then shipped directly to you.

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