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
$999
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
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
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
$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
$822
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
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Riccardo Blumer, Italy, 1960
By Riccardo Blumer, Artemide
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
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
$2,056Sale Price|30% Off
H 29 in W 36 in D 12 in
Postmodern Counterweight Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman, USA 1970-80s
By Robert Sonneman, Sonneman Lighting
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Ingenious desk lamp with a counterweight mechanism which allows the lamp to be stable in every position. The spheric counterweight is solid steel and heavy enough to point or positio...
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
$1,410
H 12.6 in W 11.03 in D 8.67 in
Mid century desk lamp by Klaus Hempel for Kaiser Leuchten Model 6878 , 1960s
By Klaus Hempel, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century desk lamp by Klaus Hempel for Kaiser Leuchten Model 6878 , 1960s Minimalistic desk lamp, designed by Klaus Hempel for Kaiser Leuchten, 60s. The lamp is executed in anthr...
Metal
Cedric Hartman Chrome Desk Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in the 1970s, the chrome desk lamp by Cedric Hartman is an enduring design classic. The modernist lamp features a triangular chrome shade attached to a curved stem that offe...
Chrome
Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler Articulating Table Lamp
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This table lamp comes from the collaboration of Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler, c.1960s, Switzerland. The lamp features a white enameled metal base and shade. The chrome plated stem ...
Metal, Chrome
Greta Von Nessen Desk Lamp for Nessen Studios - II
By Nessen Studio, Greta Von Nessen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Desk lamp designed by Greta von Nessen c.1960s, USA, for Nessen Studios. The lamp features a white enameled trumpet shade that pivots up and down, with a curved steel arm that rotate...
Steel
Greta Von Nessen Desk Lamp for Nessen Studios - I
By Greta Von Nessen, Nessen Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Desk lamp designed by Greta von Nessen c.1960s, USA, for Nessen Studios. The lamp features a white enameled trumpet shade that pivots up and down, with a curved steel arm that rotate...
Steel
Robert Haussmann Desk Lamp for Swiss Lamps International
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tubular Desk Lamp by Robert Haussmann, c.1960s, Switzerland, has a sleek, minimalist design. The lamp features a black plastic dome shade and curved aluminum stem with black plastic ...
Aluminum
Greta Von Nessen Desk Lamp for Nessen Studios
By Nessen Studio, Greta Von Nessen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Desk lamp, designed by Greta von Nessen for Nessen Studios c.1960s, USA. The lamp features a fully articulating burnt orange enameled trumpet shade with a curved black enameled steel...
Steel
