Santa & Cole Tekio Pendant

The Santa & Cole Tekio Pendant, designed by Anthony Dickens, is a linear ceiling pendant that dresses a technical metal structure in a hand-finished Washi Japanese paper shade. The Tekio range blends traditional paper craft with a modern lighting structure to deliver considered ambient illumination.

Formally the pendant is a long, horizontal cylinder with slightly tapered, conical ends and fine horizontal ribbing across the shade. It is suspended by two discreet lines close to the ends; one line houses the power cable while the other is a slim support wire. The fitting is offered with two canopy options: Rectangular and Circular.

Construction pairs a white metal internal structure with a textured Washi paper outer shade and a polycarbonate inner diffuser. The paper surface and ribbing give a tactile, slightly off-white finish when unlit and reflect the product's crafted intent.

Light is delivered through an integrated Dim‑to‑Warm LED system that shifts between 2200K and 2700K, producing a warm, even glow across the length of the pendant. The polycarbonate inner diffuser helps control glare and smooth the light for balanced ambient illumination.

Practical notes: the Tekio canopy options incorporate the power supply; the fitting is suitable for 1‑10V dimming but requires an external 1‑10V dimmer (not included). The pendant carries an IP20 rating and a two-year manufacturer warranty.

At Lighting Design Online we frame the Tekio as a design-first choice for warm, layered ambient light. Its material honesty — a technical metal core dressed in Washi — makes it straightforward to specify with assurance, and our team can advise on canopy choice, dimming infrastructure and siting so the final outcome feels intentionally resolved.