Artemide is an iconic firm in the design world. The mid-century Italian company is one of the best known lighting manufacturers and its award-winning fixtures are held in museum collections everywhere. Vintage Artemide table lamps, pendants, ceiling lamps and other lighting represent a thoughtful merge between functionalism and eye-catching design.
Artemide, which is based in Pregnana, was founded by Ernesto Gismondi and Sergio Mazza in 1959. During that year, Mazza created the first table lamp for the manufacturer — a modernist work in glass, marble and metal that he called the Alfa. Gismondi, who studied aeronautical engineering at the Polytechnic University of Milan and missile engineering at Rome’s Professional School of Engineering, applied his knowledge of cutting edge technology and materials such as fiberglass resin to Artemide’s designs for lighting and furniture.
In 1967, Artemide won Italy’s Compasso d'Oro design award for its Eclisse table lamp, which was designed by Vico Magistretti two years earlier. Other award-winning fixtures include the Tizio table lamp designed by Richard Sapper and the Tolomeo table lamp.
Designed by Michele de Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, the Tolomeo featured the patented George Carwardine mechanism used in the original Anglepoise lamp. De Lucchi would later be recruited to join visionary postmodern design collective the Memphis Group. Artemide’s Gismondi purchased the brand after founder Ettore Sottsass dismantled the collective in 1988, and it was bought by Alberto Bianchi Albrici in 1996.
Artemide’s list of design, innovation, sustainability and other industry awards is long and distinguished. The firm continues to actively collaborate with internationally revered designers and seek out new talent through workshops with design schools. The company’s deeply held values — energy-saving lighting, sustainable design and ethically sourced materials — characterize its current offerings, and Artemide furniture and lighting can be found in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art and other institutions.
On 1stDibs, find Artemide tables, seating, floor lamps, chandeliers and more.
Ross Lovegrove suspension lamp Y2K style space age Artemide
By Artemide, Ross Lovegrove
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
floor lamp designed by Ross Lovegrove in the mid 2000s. It is suitable for Y2K style pop interior. Also, minimal style. It was produced as a series of lamps including table lamp and...
Steel
$1,306Sale Price|24% Off
H 36.62 in Dm 17.72 in
Artemide Capsule Pendant Light by Ross Lovegrove, White Glass, 2010
By Artemide, Ross Lovegrove
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Artemide Pendant "Capsule" by Ross Lovegrove, White Glass, 2010 White glass pendant " Capsule " designed by Ross Lovegrove for Artemide. Designed and launched in the 2010 this desig...
Blown Glass, Silicone
$2,720 / item
H 13.7 in Dm 33 in
Nemo Kepler Minor Up LED 2700K Pendant Lighting in White by Arihiro Miyake
By Arihiro Miyake
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small version of the Kepler. Suspension lamp in extruded aluminum powder coated. Available in uplight and down light versions in white, black and the new gold finish. The continuous ...
Aluminum
$1,100
H 16.5 in Dm 7.5 in
2022 Bjarke Ingels Group for Artemide Gople Suspension Pendant Lamp in Glass
By Artemide, Bjarke Ingels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Gople Suspension Pendant Lamp, originally designed by the Bjarke Ingels Group in 2010. This particular example was produced by Artemide in Italy C. 2022. The lamp is compri...
Aluminum
$2,720 / item
H 13.7 in Dm 33 in
Nemo Kepler Minor Down LED 2700K Pendant Lighting in White by Arihiro Miyake
By Arihiro Miyake
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small version of the Kepler. Suspension lamp in extruded aluminum powder coated. Available in uplight and down light versions in white, black and the new gold finish. The continuous ...
Aluminum
$2,992 / item
H 13.7 in Dm 33 in
Nemo Kepler Minor Up LED 3500K Pendant Lighting in White by Arihiro Miyake
By Arihiro Miyake
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small version of the Kepler. Suspension lamp in extruded aluminum powder coated. Available in uplight and down light versions in white, black and the new gold finish. The continuous ...
Aluminum
$2,992 / item
H 13.7 in Dm 33 in
Nemo Kepler Minor Down LED 3500K Pendant Lighting in White by Arihiro Miyake
By Arihiro Miyake
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small version of the Kepler. Suspension lamp in extruded aluminum powder coated. Available in uplight and down light versions in white, black and the new gold finish. The continuous ...
Aluminum
$2,720 / item
H 13.7 in Dm 33 in
Nemo Kepler Minor Up LED 3000K Pendant Lighting in White by Arihiro Miyake
By Arihiro Miyake
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small version of the Kepler. Suspension lamp in extruded aluminum powder coated. Available in uplight and down light versions in white, black and the new gold finish. The continuous ...
Aluminum
$2,720 / item
H 13.7 in Dm 33 in
Nemo Kepler Minor Down LED 3000K Pendant Lighting in White by Arihiro Miyake
By Arihiro Miyake
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small version of the Kepler. Suspension lamp in extruded aluminum powder coated. Available in uplight and down light versions in white, black and the new gold finish. The continuous ...
Aluminum
FLOS Romeo Moon S1 Fluorescent Pendant Light by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In the hands of Philippe Starck, this iconic design received a modern update through the use of the latest technology and most innovative materials. Featuring a fluted glass shade that is perfectly suited to any design style, the Romeo Moon...
Glass, Plastic
