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.
Original Ledu Type 231 Tischlampe Architektenleuchte Klemmleuchte
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten eine wunderschöne Architekten Klemmleuchte vom französischen Qualitätshersteller Ledu zum Verkauf an. Die Leuchte stammt aus den 1960er Jahren und verkörpert insbesondere ...
Metal
10x Artemide Tolomeo Tischlampe leuchte Designklassiker 19%Mwst
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten eine von insgesamt zehn Tolomeo Tischleuchten vom italienischen Premiumhersteller Artemide zum Verkauf an. Die Lampen gelten als absolute Designklassiker, wurden von Miche...
Aluminum
Midcentury Tischleuchte Schreibtischlampe Vintage Messing 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten eine wunderschöne Vintage Schreibtischlampe aus Metall/ Messing zum Verkauf an. Die Leuchte lässt sich auf dem Standfuß um ihre eigene Achse rotieren und verfügt zudem übe...
Metal
Original Staff ID-S Bodenlampe Stehleuchte Ettore Sottsass Glas
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten eine wunderschöne und äußerst seltene Moon Dome Hänge-/Pendelleuchte aus den 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Lampenschirm lässt sich über ein Gegengewichtspendel mit ein...
Metal
Tischlampe Tabla Italiana Luce Mario Barbaglia Marco Colombo
By Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten eine wunderschöne Vintage Tischlampe vom italienischen Premiumhersteller Italiana Luce aus den 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Mario Barbaglia und Mar...
Metal
Original Midcentury Stehleuchte Flos Tibia Scarpa Papillona 1970
By Flos
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten eine wunderschöne Vintage Stehleuchte vom italienischen Traditionshersteller Flos aus den 1970er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Tibia Scarpa und wurde unter ...
Metal
TIZIO table Lamp, Artemide
By Richard Sapper, Artemide
Located in Neuss, NW
TIZIO table lamp by Artemide. High-quality stainless steel frame in black, that can be raised and lowered, with a rotatable lamp head. Quality Features: very good workmanship ...
Stainless Steel
Tizio Table Lamp by Richard Sapper for Artemide
By Richard Sapper, Artemide
Located in Vienna, AT
Tizio table lamp designed by Richard Sapper in 1972. It has been selected for the Compasso d'Oro Industrial design award in 1979. An item of it is par...
Aluminum, Brass
Richard Sapper for Artemide Tizio task lamp
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fully extende straight up the lamp is 44.5" tall . Early example with Max 55 W 12 volt stamped into reflector . Retains original string tag . Introduced in 1972, now considered a cl...
Steel
Table Lamp Sintesi Morsetto by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide 1970s
By Ernesto Gismondi, Artemide
Located in Padova, IT
Very rare Table lamp Sintesi Morsetto designed by Ernesto Gismondi and produced by Artemide 1970s. This is the arm version with clamp for fixing. Painted metal structure, aluminum diffuser Founded in 1960s, Artemide is one of the most known illumination brands in the world. Known for its "The Human Light...
Metal
Italian Postmodern Tizio Table Lamp by Richard Sapper for Artemide, 1970s
By Richard Sapper
Located in Hamburg, DE
The design classic from the Italian manufacturer Artemide according to a design by Richard Sapper from the 1970s. The Tizio convinces with its clear design language. A minimalist de...
Metal
Tizio Adjustable Black Table Lamp from Richard Sapper for Artemide, 1972
By Artemide, Richard Sapper
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This is a highly sought-after adjustable table lamp, designed by the renowned Richard Sapper for the prestigious Italian design brand Artemide. Originally conceived and manufactured ...
Aluminum
