Vara Floor Lamp

No. The Santa & Cole TMM is a specific fixture designed by Miguel Milá in 1961 and manufactured under exclusive license from the Milá estate — those pieces feature specific proprietary material specifications, telescopic adjustment mechanism, and finish details. The Vara is our own independent interpretation drawing on the broader 1961 Catalan-modernist minimalist floor-lamp vernacular that Milá's TMM helped establish. It is not marketed as a Santa & Cole reissue and is not authorized under the Milá estate. If you are seeking the authenticated Santa & Cole TMM specifically, consult Santa & Cole authorized retailers directly.

Bulb included. Every Vara ships with a standard non-dimmable warm-white LED bulb pre-fitted in the E26 (US) or E27 (EU/UK/AU) socket, calibrated to 2700K for correct warm-glow character through the beige linen shade. Plug into the wall, press the inline switch, the lamp works. If you want to upgrade: the socket accepts any standard E26 (US) or E27 (EU/UK/AU) bulb. For dimming, swap in a dimmable warm-white LED. For vintage character, an Edison filament bulb provides amber warm tones that pair particularly well with Nature wood and Walnut finishes. Widely available at Home Depot, IKEA, Amazon. Maximum 40W.

The Vara is a fixed-height fixture at H 64.9" — not a telescoping mechanism like the original Milá TMM. This simplifies the design (fewer moving parts, longer service life) and eliminates the drift-over-time issue that telescoping fixtures develop after years of use. If you require height adjustability specifically, we recommend the authenticated Santa & Cole TMM reissue, which preserves the original telescoping mechanism under license.

Nature wood — for Japandi, Scandinavian, wabi-sabi, or any interior specifying honest wood register. Works with light hardwood floors and organic textiles. The most Milá-TMM-lineage-authentic choice. Walnut wood — for mid-century modern, transitional interiors, or rooms with darker wood floors, oxblood leather, or brass accents. Reads warmer and more decoratively present. Black — for modern-contemporary, industrial-loft, or interiors with black-steel details elsewhere. Reads as considered graphic line rather than wooden object. The most contemporary of the three.

Yes with the correct combination. The pre-fitted bulb is non-dimmable, and the inline switch operates as on/off only. For dimming, swap the included bulb for a dimmable E26 (US) or E27 (EU/UK/AU) warm-white LED (widely available; check package for "dimmable" label), and plug into a wall outlet controlled by a triac-compatible wall dimmer (Lutron Diva and Caseta triac dimmers are known LED-compatible). At 40-60% brightness the beige linen glow reads most atmospheric.

The weighted metal base is engineered heavy enough to counterbalance the wooden rod above and hold the fixture stable through daily use — the fixture will not tip when brushed against or when the shade is gently adjusted. Position the base flush on a flat solid floor (not on rug edges that could rock under load); supervise around small children who may pull on the shade or cord.

Nature wood & Walnut rods: wipe with a soft dry microfibre cloth for regular dust; for stubborn marks, slightly damp microfibre with mild soap solution then dry immediately. Every 6-12 months, treat with a light wood conditioner or beeswax to preserve the natural grain and prevent drying. Avoid ammonia-based cleaners, harsh solvents, or prolonged sunlight exposure (may fade the wood over time). Black powder-coated rod: wipe with soft dry microfibre; for marks, slightly damp cloth with mild soap solution. Beige linen shade: gently vacuum with fabric-brush attachment every 3-6 months. For spot marks, gentle spot-clean with dry-cleaning solvent applied via clean white cloth, blotted gently. Never machine-wash or soak.

The base is a compact weighted metal floor plate — modest footprint that sits unobtrusively beside furniture rather than dominating the floor plan. The shade above measures ⌀ 23.2" at its widest point, so plan for at least 24" clearance around the fixture (particularly beside sofas and armchairs where you don't want the shade grazing surrounding upholstery when the wooden rod moves slightly). Total fixture footprint from the base plate outward is more compact than the shade suggests.

Yes — the Vara is a specified fixture for boutique-hotel guest room corners, hospitality reading lounges, Airbnb-styled short-term rental units, and multi-unit residential projects where the Miguel Milá register reads as considered upscale interior specification. Multi-unit installations produce visual consistency across coordinated rooms. Trade programs available; matched-batch wood coordination for multi-fixture installations (particularly for Nature wood and Walnut where individual grain variation is inherent); project management for larger orders; bulk pricing for orders of 20+ units. Production lead times run 4-6 weeks. Write to support@stuberlighting.com with your project brief.