Jaume Sans

Born in Sitges in 1914 and raised between Cuba and Barcelona, Jaume Sans belonged to the generation of Catalan surrealists who came of age in the 1930s. He was active in avant-garde circles like L’Amic de les Arts and the ADLAN group, where he connected with artists like Dalí, Miró, and Calder. His sculptures and paintings, known for their organic forms and poetic spirit, were featured in landmark exhibitions such as the 1936 Exposición Lógicofobista.

The Spanish Civil War interrupted his artistic career, but not his creative drive. During that time, he began designing furniture and everyday objects for his own home—pieces that were functional yet full of artistic flair. It was in this period that he created the Pie de Salón lamp and the Peana Molina—works that marked his shift into industrial design.

Jaume Sans didn’t just open up a new path in Spanish design—he passed that spirit of exploration on to his children, among them Pete Sans, who have followed in his creative footsteps.