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.
$4,771 / set
H 25.99 in W 15.75 in D 9.45 in
Delta wall sconces designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 2 Delta wall sconces designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide in the 1960s, pressed crystal diffusers, opal white glass, nickel-plated brass structure. Excellent conditions, elec...
Brass
$3,097 / set
H 25.2 in Dm 11.03 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Delta Wall Lights by Sergio Mazza for Artemide- Italy
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Argelato, BO
This pair of Delta wall lamps was designed by Italian designer Sergio Mazza for Artemide in the 1960s. This highly successful model won the prestigious Compasso d'Oro award in 1960. ...
Metal
$3,835 / set
H 25.6 in W 10.63 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Delta wall lamps by Sergio Mazza for Artemide. Italy 1960s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Catania, CT
Elegant pair of wall lamps designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide. Model Delta, featuring a nickel-plated brass structure and spherical diffusers in textured opaline glass. The lamps ...
Brass, Nickel
$7,500 / set
H 15 in W 7.5 in D 11 in
Sergio Mazza "Gamma" Sconces for Artemide, a Pair Italy circa 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sergio Mazza "Gamma" sconces, a pair. Made in Italy in 1960s. Glass, nickel plated brass. Arm and head can pivot. Dimensions depend on position of the arm and the shade. Takes one Ed...
Nickel, Brass
$7,500 / set
H 15 in W 7.5 in D 11 in
Sergio Mazza "Gamma" Sconces for Artemide, a set of 2, Italy circa 1960s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sergio Mazza "Gamma" sconces, a set of 2. Made in Italy in 1960s. Glass, nickel plated brass. Arm and head can pivot. Dimensions depend on position of the arm and the shade. Takes on...
Brass, Nickel
$1,858 / set
H 4.34 in Dm 7.88 in
Mid-Century Modern Sconces Sigma Wall Lights by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 60s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Iconic pair of “Sigma” wall lamps designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide in 1960. These elegant Italian sconces are crafted in pressed glass and nickeled brass, combining technical pr...
Brass
Wall Lamps By Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Sergio Mazza 'Pi' wall lamps for Artemide. In nickel-plated brass, black-painted metal, and frosted glass.
Aluminum, Nickel
$4,288 / set
H 24.81 in W 9.85 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Delta Wall Lamps by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, 1960s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant pair of “Delta” wall lamps was designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide in the 1960s and represents one of the most iconic examples of Italian mid-century lighting design. ...
Chrome
$4,532 / set
H 13 in W 10.24 in D 13.39 in
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Sconces 'Pi' by Sergio Mazza for Artemide 1960s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in München, BY
Set of two Mid-Century Modern nickel-plated brass sconces 'Pi'. Designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, 1960s. Executed in nickel-plated brass and glass; each sconce needs 1...
Brass, Nickel
$2,445 / set
H 13.78 in W 7.09 in D 14.57 in
Large Pair of Wall Lamps by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Large Pair of Wall Lamps by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. Painted aluminum, raw aluminum and clear sandblasted glass. This la...
Metal, Aluminum
Sergio Mazza, Wall Lights, Steel, Glass, Artemide, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of steel and glass wall lights designed by Sergio Mazza and produced by Artemide, Italy, 1960s. Dimensions of Back Plate (inches) : 7 x 2.3 x 0.1 (Height x Width x Depth) ...
Steel
Tito Agnoli, Wall Lights, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1961
By Tito Agnoli
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of grey-lacquered metal and white opaline glass wall lights designed by Tito Agnoli and produced by O-Luce, Italy, c. 1961. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 20.25” H x 15” W x 8....
Metal
Tito Agnoli, Wall Light, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1961
By Tito Agnoli
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and opaline glass wall light designed by Tito Agnoli and produced by O-Luce, Italy, c. 1961. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 20.5"H x 16.0"W x 8.0"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inc...
Metal
Stilux Milano, Wall Lights, Acrylic, Nickel-plated brass, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of an acrylic, nickel-plated brass wall lights designed and produced by Stilux Milano, Italy, 1960s. Dimensions of Back Plate (inches) : 3.1 x 1.8 x 0.4 (Height x Width x D...
Brass, Nickel
Stilux Milano, Wall Lights, Acrylic, Nickel-Plated Brass, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of an acrylic and nickel-plated brass wall lights designed and produced by Stilux Milano, Italy, 1960s. Dimensions of Back Plate (inches) : 3.1 x 1.8 x 0.4 (Height x Width ...
Brass, Nickel
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizeable brass and glass wall lights, designed and produced in Italy, 1960s. Overall Dimensions: 23.25" H x 9" Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb Number of Sockets: 1
Brass
