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Taller Uno: Spanish Avant-Garde in Lighting Design
Taller Uno, founded in 1978 in Barcelona, is an iconic Spanish lighting design firm known for its ability to combine technical innovation with contemporary and timeless aesthetics. For over four decades, the brand has created more than 500 lamp models, exported to over 70 countries, establishing itself as a benchmark in Spanish industrial design.

Design and Creativity
From the very beginning, Taller Uno has embraced a vision of democratic design, producing functional and versatile pieces that stand out for their originality and artisanal quality. The studio has collaborated with renowned designers such as Joan Augé, Pete Sans, Helena Poch, Aleix Fort, and Ramón Valls, whose creations have gained international recognition.

Awards and Recognition
Taller Uno’s lamps have been featured in prestigious exhibitions such as “The 100 Best Lamps of the Last 10 Years” (USA, 1985), curated by the legendary designer Achille Castiglioni, and have received awards like the Oscar from the Moving Fair in Paris.

Iconic Designs
Among the brand’s most celebrated creations are:

Lip P (1979) by Joan Augé, a modern, minimalist lamp that has become a Spanish design classic.

Medusa by Pete Sans (circa 1990), a wall lamp with a chrome structure and organic shapes, adding a sculptural touch to any interior.

Alien by Joan Augé, a futuristic collection in polished aluminum, featured in high-profile design exhibitions.

Pata Floor and Wall Lamps by Pete Sans, functional pieces with a bold and innovative visual language.

Renaissance and Future
In 2021, Taller Uno relaunched its activity, revisiting and updating its most iconic collections with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and local craftsmanship. From Barcelona, the brand continues to be a reference in author lighting, keeping the essence of Spanish design from the 1980s and 1990s alive, while adapting it to a contemporary vision.