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.
Nemo Albini Collection Floor Lamp AM2C in Chrome/Glass
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Floor lamp with chromed structure. Diffuser in opal white glass for the AM2C version and in chromed, black chromed or white metal for the AM2Z version. Uplight flood beam distributio...
Metal
$2,244
H 66.93 in Dm 9.85 in
Sintesi Terra Articulated Floor Lamp Designed by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide
By Ernesto Gismondi, Artemide
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sintesi Terra articulated floor lamp made in black and white powder-coated steel, Designed by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide in the 1970’s the basic design makes this lamp to be timel...
Metal
Nemo Albini Collection Floor Lamp AM2Z in Chrome
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Floor lamp with chromed structure. Diffuser in opal white glass for the AM2C version and in chromed, black chromed or white metal for the AM2Z version. Uplight flood beam distributio...
Metal
$3,100 / item
+ 7 moreH 70.87 in Dm 11.03 in
Vistosi Giogali Floor Lamp with Glossy Chrome Base by Angelo Mangiarotti
By Vistosi, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
A decorative lighting system based on a single element, the handmade glass hook. It is available in different colors, as standard table, ceiling, pendant, wall fixture and floor. It ...
Glass
$1,529 / item
H 74.8 in Dm 7.8 in
Fontana Arte "Nobi" LED Floor Lamp in Chrome or Nickel Designed, Metis Lighting
By Metis Lighting, Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Nobi" is a floor lamp, designed by Metis Lighting and manufactured by Fontana Arte, featuring a frame in chromed or satin nickel metal, adjustable diffusers in frosted glass and alu...
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
Italian ‘Polifemo’ Floor Lamp by Carlo Forcolini for Artemide
By Carlo Forcolini
Located in Chicago, IL
The ‘Polifemo’ floor lamp was designed by Carlo Forcolini for Artemide in the 1980s. Defined by its graphic silhouette, the design pairs a black metal base and stem with an ivory-enameled disk diffuser, centered by a mirrored halogen reflector. The disk pivots to cast and reflect light with precision, held in place by a triangular black metal frame that gives the piece its balanced, architectural presence. Carlo Forcolini (1947-) is an internationally renowned Italian designer and entrepreneur with a design career that spans over fifty years. Established in mid-20th century Italy, Artemide is renowned as one of the most prominent lighting manufacturers. Their acclaimed fixtures are featured in museum collections globally. Vintage Artemide lighting...
Metal, Enamel
$1,899 / item
H 58.27 in W 15.35 in D 12.6 in
Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' Floor Lamp in Chrome for GUBI
By Gubi, Louis Weisdorf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' Floor Lamp in Chrome for GUBI Designed in 1972 by Weisdorf, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who meticulously reproduces his work with...
Brass, Metal
Ecos PT 35 Floor Lamp with Glossy Chrome Base by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
A system made with multiple glass rings, available in different colors and textures, which offers a high level of customization in terms of shape and size. Specifications: Light...
Glass
Suite 1 Light Floor Lamp in Polished Chrome by Aggiolight
Located in Geneve, CH
Suite 1 Light Floor Lamp in Polished Chrome by Aggiolight. Dimensions: D 50 x H 170 cm. Materials: Polished Chrome. The Suite floor lamp embodies minimalist sophistication with a h...
Chrome
Italian Zen Terra Floor Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, 1980s
By Artemide
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Zen Terra standing lamp from the Italian manufacturer Artemide and by Ernesto Gismondi. Due to the height of just over 200cm and the large, curved reflector shell, this floor la...
Metal
