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.
Slamp Mida Wall/Ceiling Light White Platinum by Adriano Rachele
By Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Mida is a ceiling/wall lamp with our exclusive magnetic system, inspired by the world of haute couture jewels. A pavè of precious gems encrust an almost invisible setting, and polish...
Other
Nemo Tango Collection 10" Ceiling Lighting in Glass & Metal White Opal
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Decorative flushmount series offering a complete range of sizes and lamp options. Diffuser made with triplex blown glass for excellent light diffusion. Body is painted white with mat...
Glass
$1,653 / item
H 29.93 in Dm 3.94 in
Foscarini Bahia Led Wall or Ceiling Lamp in White by Lucidi and Pevere
By Foscarini, Lucidi Pevere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamp with reflected and diffused light. Consisting of three matt white injection molded polycarbonate egg-shaped plates and fitted together asymmetrically. The largest plate wor...
Aluminum
Nemo Asteroide Ceiling Light in Chrome & Opal White Glass
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The legendary Asteroide collection expands with the ceiling version in triplex blown glass in satin opal white. The uniqueness of Nemo’s glass meets a pure design, making Asteroide a...
Opaline Glass
Slamp Mida Wall/Ceiling Light White Gold by Adriano Rachele
By Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Mida is a ceiling/wall lamp with our exclusive magnetic system, inspired by the world of haute couture jewels. A pavè of precious gems encrust an almost invisible setting, and polish...
Other
Slamp Clizia Celing/Wall Mini White by Adriano Rachele
By Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Handcrafted from interlocking Cristalflex® petals, complete with a magnetic system that allows for easy installation and cleaning, Clizia Pixel ceiling (or wall sconce) is covered in...
Other
Bola Disc Flush Wall and Ceiling Light in White by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Studio, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A study in refined simplicity, Bola Disc flush offers a magical combination of mirror and globe refined down to its bare essentials. The objective with the Bola Disc Flush is to prov...
Aluminum
Bola Disc Flush Wall & Ceiling Light in White by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Studio, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A study in refined simplicity, Bola Disc Flush offers a magical combination of mirror and globe refined down to its bare essentials. The objective with the Bola Disc Flush is to prov...
Aluminum
Slamp Mida Wall/Ceiling Large White Platinum by Adriano Rachele
By Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Mida is a ceiling/wall lamp with our exclusive magnetic system, inspired by the world of haute couture jewels. A pavè of precious gems encrust an almost invisible setting, and polish...
Other
Disc And Sphere Glass Wall Light 16 by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Disc And Sphere Glass Wall Light 16 by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 18.2 x W 29 x H 29 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal, glass. Available in other colors. Please contact us. All g...
Brass
