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.
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
$1,001
H 31.5 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in
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
$469
H 35.43 in W 25.59 in D 4.33 in
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
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Riccardo Blumer, Italy, 1960
By Artemide, Riccardo Blumer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A grey, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian table lamp made of hand crafted brushed aluminum, designed by Riccardo Blumer and produced by Artemide, featuring a one light socket in good condition. This desk light is a discontinued model, the base has still the original label. The wires have been renewed. Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1960, Italy. Measures: Base: 0.5" H x 8.5" W x 8.5" D Shade: 2.75" H x 4.5" W 5" D Riccardo Blumer is an Italian designer, architect, professor and a choreographer born in 1959, in Bergamo, Italy. Blumer graduated from the Polytechnic University of Milan, the largest technical university in Italy. In 1966, he designed laleggera for Alias, which won the ADI Compasso d’Oro in 1998. Since 2006, Blumer works at the University of San Marino, Italy. Artemide is an Italian design-oriented manufacturer, founded in 1960 in Pregnana Milanese, Italy by the Italian engineer Ernesto Gismondi. The company Artemide is well-known for their excellent design, for example the Tizio desk lamp...
Metal, Aluminum
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
Italian Halogen Table Lamp , 1970s
By Artemide, Richard Sapper
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Long and sleek designed halogen table lamp from the late 1970s, Italia. First class material, construction and assembly. 50 watts lightbulb ...
Aluminum, Steel
$647 / item
H 19.69 in W 5.12 in D 27.56 in
Table Lamp Sintesi Morsetto by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide 1970s
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
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
Table Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, Italy, 1970s
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This table lamp, designed by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide in Italy during the 1970s, is a fine example of mid-century modern lighting design. It showcases the designer’s signature b...
Metal
Original Artemide Tizio Tischleuchte Richard Sappert Metall
By Artemide
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten eine wunderschöne Tischleuchte vom italienischen Premium- & Traditionshersteller Artemide zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt vom deutschen Designer Richard Sappert aus dem...
Metal
$824
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 4.34 in
Artemide “Tizio” Adjustable Desk Lamp by Richard Sapper, Italy, 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
An iconic masterpiece of modern design: the legendary Tizio desk lamp by Artemide, designed by Richard Sapper in 1972. This revolutionary lighting object is widely regarded as one of the most important design classics of the 20th century and is part of major museum collections worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art.  The Tizio stands out through its groundbreaking engineering and unmistakable sculptural presence. Its elegant system of counterbalanced arms allows for effortless, precise positioning with just one hand, while maintaining perfect stability in any position.  What makes this lamp truly exceptional is its innovative construction: electricity flows through the arms themselves, eliminating visible wires and enhancing its clean, minimalist aesthetic. Originally developed using halogen technology, the Tizio was a technical revolution of its time and remains a benchmark for functional design today.  With its striking, architectural form and exceptional adjustability, this lamp is far more than a functional object—it is a true statement piece for modern interiors. Whether placed on a desk, in a study, or within a curated living space, the Tizio commands attention while delivering highly focused, adaptable light. ⸻ Details * Manufacturer: Artemide * Designer: Richard Sapper * Model: Tizio * Origin: Italy * Design period: 1970s (first introduced 1972)  * Material: Metal / aluminum * Color: Black * Height: approx. 119 cm  * Base diameter: approx. 11 cm  * Light source: Halogen bulb (low-voltage system) ⸻ Condition Very good vintage condition with minor signs of wear consistent with age and use. ⸻ Technical Note Please note: This lamp is designed for the European power grid (220–240V). For use in countries with different voltage standards, a suitable transformer is required. ⸻ Why This Lamp A true icon of industrial design—timeless, highly functional, and visually striking. The Artemide Tizio...
Metal
De Lucchi & Fassina for Artemide "Tolomeo" Table Lamp, Italy 1980s
By Artemide, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Naples, IT
Table lamp designed by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina for Artemide in 1987 for fully adjustable light direction. Black aluminum structure and arms articulated and adjustable...
Aluminum
Zumtobel Staff Table Lamp Mod. S9706030 , Germany 1970s
By Zumtobel
Located in Naples, IT
Technical lamp with adjustable opal glass diffuser, the stem rotates 360 degrees. Zumbobel Staff Mod. S9706030, Made in Germany
Metal
D. & C. Aroldi for Stilnovo Periscopio Table Lamp, Italy, 1967
By Stilnovo
Located in Naples, IT
Very beautiful Periscopio table lamp designed by Danilo Aroldi & Corrado Aroldi and produced by Stilnovo, Italy 1967. The lamp has two black lacquered aluminium tubes connected with ...
Aluminum
Joe Colombo for Stilnovo "Topo" Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Stilnovo, Joe Colombo
Located in Naples, IT
The "Topo" table lamp, originally designed by Joe Colombo in 1970, has long been recognized as an iconic and timeless design. The shape of the reflector mirrors that of a standard bu...
Metal, Aluminum
Asea E1261 Table Lamp, Metal, Mid-Century Modern, Sweden, 1960s
By ASEA
Located in Naples, IT
Lampada industriale articolata. Modello E1261 prodotto da ASEA, Svezia. Great original condition. The lamp works perfectly and is turned on via the original switch on the lampshade....
Metal
Isao Hosoe for Luxo Italiana "Picchio" Table Lamp, Italy 1980s
By Isao Hosoe, Luxo
Located in Naples, IT
Picchio table lamp by Japanese designer Isao Hosoe and produced by Luxo Italiana in 1984. Elegant and functional table lamp made of ABS. The top of the...
Metal
