Miguel Milá

MIGUEL MILÁ (Barcelona, 1931–Bilbao, 2024) for Polinax
“Max Bill” pendant lamp, 1964.
Opal methacrylate and brass.
In very good condition. Nice patina on the brass. Acrylic free of cracks or scratches.
Measurements: 20 x 23.5 x 23.5 cm

Designed in 1964 by Miguel Milá for the Polinax company, the “Max Bill” pendant lamp stands out for its timeless aesthetic. Crafted from molded acrylic, its design—with clean lines and balanced proportions—reflects the designer’s characteristic pursuit of functionality and simplicity. It provides a warm, diffused light.

The name “Max Bill” evokes the world of rationalist design and the formal clarity associated with the Swiss designer. In this lamp, Milá adapts that spirit to a domestic piece of great simplicity and visual effectiveness, where each element serves a specific function.

Miguel Milá began his studies at the School of Architecture, though he soon left to work at the firm of Federico Correa and Alfonso Milà. In 1958, he established himself as an independent industrial and interior designer. In the early 1960s, he witnessed the birth of Spanish industrial design, and throughout his long career he has been awarded the ADI FAD Delta de Oro prize six times, the first of which was in 1961 for the “TMC” lamp. He was also awarded the National Design Prize in 1987, the Cross of Sant Jordi in 1993, and the CoNCA National Prize for Culture in 2010.