Barcelona, Spain
Born in Barcelona and named after a remote Australian desert town where trains rarely stop, Parachilna is a tribute to faith, passion, and the belief that all deserts can be crossed. This Spanish atelier champions what they call "humble luxury"—the kind that honors centuries-old craftsmanship, surrounds itself with passionate collaborators, and never takes itself too seriously. Based in Antoni Gaudí's historic Colonia Güell industrial complex, Parachilna creates decorative lighting where each fixture carries the distinct energy of the European metalsmiths, glassblowers, and ceramists who handcraft it.
Parachilna's philosophy is refreshingly direct: human-made is the best made. Working with visionary designers, the brand produces lighting that transcends trend cycles through exceptional materiality and artisanal execution. From hand-blown glass to expertly finished metal, every piece is truly one of a kind, bearing the subtle variations that only human hands can create—lighting designed not just to illuminate spaces, but to endure as cherished objects that grow more meaningful over time.
Lighting
Parachilna Design Team
PARACHILNA
Material: Natural alabaster
Dimension:
Petra M PE: Ø 6.3" / H 6.3" / base Ø 3.1"
Petra M ME: Ø 15.7" / H 15.3" / base Ø 6.3"
Petra M GR: Ø 19.7" / H 18.9" / base Ø 7.5"
UL Listed: No
Estimated Lead Time: Quick ship models 4 weeks / Otherwise 12-16 weeks
Josep Aregall, 1992
PARACHILNA
Material: PVC paper diffuser with textured black steel mast
Dimension:
Alta Costura: H 102.3" / Ø 19"
Costura: H 86.6" / Ø 19"
UL Listed: No
Estimated Lead Time: Quick ship models 4 weeks / Otherwise 12-16 weeks
Partisans, 2016
PARACHILNA
Material: Thermoformed acrylic with extruded aluminum profile housing an LED strip
Dimension:
Gweilo Zhou V PE: H 43.7" / W 23.6" / cable length 196.8" / canopy Ø 7.9"
Gweilo Zhou V GR: H 54.7" / W 23.6" / cable length 196.8" / canopy Ø 7.9"
Options: Available in golden anodised or silver anodised finishes
UL Listed: No
Estimated Lead Time: 12-16 weeks
Jaime Hayon, 2013
PARACHILNA
Material: Handmade ceramic body with blown opal matt glass diffusers
Dimension:
The Aballs Chandelier Ø 48.6" / H 24.6" / cable length 197" / canopy Ø 6.5"
The Aballs Chandelier Ø 48.6" / H 43" / cable length 197" / canopy Ø 6.5"
The Aballs Chandelier Ø 62.4" / H 59" / cable length 197" / canopy Ø 6.5"
Options: Available in white, black, or golden ceramic
UL Listed: No
Estimated Lead Time: 12-16 weeks
Jaime Hayon, 2013
PARACHILNA
Material: Handmade ceramic body with blown opal matt glass diffuser
Dimension:
Aballs T PE 7” Ø / 15.7” h / 98.4” cable length
Aballs T ME 9.5” Ø / 19.7” h / 98.4” cable length
Aballs T GR 15.7” Ø / 27.5” h / 197” cable length
Options: Base available in white, black, or golden ceramic
UL Listed: No
Estimated Lead Time: 12-16 weeks
Josep Aregall, 1992
PARACHILNA
Material: PVC paper diffuser with textured black steel mast
Dimension: H 28.3" / Ø 9.4"
UL Listed: No
Estimated Lead Time: Quick ship models 4 weeks / Otherwise 12-16 weeks
Guido Valín, 2024
PARACHILNA
Material: Electropolished stainless steel structure with translucent methacrylate shades
Dimension:
Topuro S: H 9.4" / Ø 7.1"
Topuro L: H 17.7" / Ø 11.8"
Options: Topura L available in indoor or outdoor version with IP-65 rating
UL Listed: No
Estimated Lead Time: Quick ship models 4 weeks / Otherwise 12-16 weeks
Jaime Hayon, 2016
PARACHILNA
Material: Black matte lacquered steel structure with electroplated cup
Dimension: H 42.9" / Base Ø 11.8" / Shade arm 15.7" / Shade Ø 3.9"
Options: Shade cup available in glossy black or gold
UL Listed: No
Estimated Lead Time: 12-16 weeks
Partisans, 2016
PARACHILNA
Material: Thermoformed acrylic with extruded aluminum profile housing an LED strip
Dimension: H 15.8" / W 13.8"
Options: Available in golden anodised or silver anodised finishes
UL Listed: No
Estimated Lead Time: Quick ship models 4 weeks / Otherwise 12-16 weeks
Jaime Hayon, 2013
PARACHILNA
Material: Handmade ceramic body with blown opal matt glass diffusers
Dimension:
Aballs M PE: Ø 7" / H 15" / base Ø 4.5"
Aballs M GR: Ø 9.5" / H 19.7" / base Ø 6.7"
Options: Available in white, black, or golden ceramic
UL Listed: No
Estimated Lead Time: 12-16 weeks
Atelier Oï, 2014
PARACHILNA
Material: Steel structure with black chrome base and plissé textile diffuser
Dimension:
Oïphorique P PE STILL: H 72.8" / Ø 13.8"
Oïphorique P GR STILL: H 98.5" / Ø 13.8"
Oïphorique P PE: H 83.4" / Ø 13.8"
Oïphorique P GR: H 109.1" / Ø 13.8"
Options: Moving versions: P PE, P GR (textile diffuser moves when illuminated), STILL versions: P PE STILL, P GR STILL (fixed diffuser). Colors: Snow Mint, Chocolate Brown, Apricot, Pearl White, Light Grey
UL Listed: No
Estimated Lead Time: 12-16 weeks
Partisans, 2016
PARACHILNA
Material: Thermoformed acrylic with extruded aluminum profile housing an LED strip
Dimension:
Gweilo Han PE: H 47.2" / W 21.7"
Gweilo Han GR: H 59.1" / W 29.5"
Options: Available in golden anodised or silver anodised finishes
UL Listed: No
Estimated Lead Time: Quick ship models 4 weeks / Otherwise 12-16 weeks
Stephen Burks, 2015
PARACHILNA
Material: Lacquered aluminum structures with LED strip and acrylic diffuser
Dimension:
Babel T PE: Ø 15.8" / H 23.5" / cable length 98.4" / canopy Ø 7.8"
Babel T ME: Ø 15.8" / H 31.4" / cable length 98.4" / canopy Ø 7.8"
Babel T GR: Ø 15.8" / H 57.1" / cable length 197" / canopy Ø 7.8"
UL Listed: No
Estimated Lead Time: 12-16 weeks
Partisans, 2016
PARACHILNA
Material: Thermoformed acrylic with extruded aluminum profile housing an LED strip
Dimension:
Gweilo Qin PE: H 47.2" / W 25.6"
Gweilo Qin GR: H 59.1" / W 33.5"
Options: Available in golden anodised or silver anodised finishes
UL Listed: No
Estimated Lead Time: Quick ship models 4 weeks / Otherwise 12-16 weeks