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.
Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier style Mategot, France 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier style Mategot, France 1950. copper patina, brass details.
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Pendant by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury pendant by Doria, Germany, 1960s. Thick, blown glass shade. Perfect vintage condition. Art.-Nr. 0447.
Blown Glass
Mid Century Pendant Toni Zuccheri for VeArt, Italy 1960
By VeArt, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid Century Pendant Toni Zuccheri for VeArt, Italy 1960. height adjustable. chrome in good vintage condition. bulb e27
Chrome
Mid-Century Opaline Glass and Chrome Pendant Chandelier Mazzega Lumi Italy 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-century Opaline glass and chrome pendant chandelier Mazzega Lumi Italy 1960s. The rare chrome version, not brushed aluminium.
Chrome
Mid-Century Aluminium Pendant Chandelier by Isao Hosoe for Valenti. Italy 1960s
By Isao Hosoe, Valenti
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier by Isao Hosoe for Valenti Italy 1960s signed, see last picture.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier Holophane, Italy 1960s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier Holophane, Italy 1960s. rare orange color. height adjustable. rewired.
Art Glass
Sergio Mazza Artemide Italian 1960s Gamma Pendant Lamp Midcentury
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 1960s Italian pendant lantern in a aged copper finish with two glass shades with the bottom being halothane glass. One Standard A so...
Copper
Mid-Century Italian Pendant Lamp in the Style of Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Catania, CT
Elegant Mid-Century pendant lamp made in Italy during the 1960s, in the style of Sergio Mazza for Artemide. The lamp features a large rounded diffuser in frosted ribbed glass combine...
Metal
Midcentury Sergio Mazza 'Tau' Pendant for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in London, GB
1960s Sergio Mazza "Tau" pendant for Artemide. Executed in black painted metal, nickeled brass and diffused glass, Italy, circa 1962. One available. Dimensions: 36 height ...
Glass
Sergio Mazza for Artemide ceiling pendant "Tau", Italy circa 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sergio Mazza for Artemide ceiling pendant "Tau". Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Made with textured glass, brown enameled metal and nickel-plated brass. Takes one medium base bulb....
Brass, Nickel
Mid-Century Delta Model Chandelier by Sergio Mazza for Artemide 1960s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Delta model chandelier by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s Rosette, stem, lamp body and band in matt nickel-plated brass. Diffuser made up of two glasses, one in white gl...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Lantern by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Pressed Glass - Italy
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Girona, Girona
Rare lantern, nickel-plated brass and pressed glass. Design: Sergio Mazza Maker: Artemide Italy, circa 1960.
Brass
