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.
Zen Floor Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, Italy, 1980s
By Ernesto Gismondi, Artemide
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Artemide "Zen" floor lamp by Ernesto Gismondi The model Zen floor lamp designed by Ernesto Gismondi (1931-2020, Italy) for Artemide. A tall halogen floor lamp with round shaped alumi...
Aluminum, Wrought Iron
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
$1,544 / item
H 75.6 in W 19.69 in D 14.57 in
Tebe, Floor Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, Italy, 1980s
By Ernesto Gismondi, Artemide
Located in Brussel, BE
Elegant floor lamp with an anthracite grey/black lacquered aluminum body and a half-moon-shaped shade of molded, frosted glass, a treatment that makes the surface opaque, softening h...
Aluminum
Area floor lamp designed by Mario Bellini for Artemide in 1974
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Iconic Area floor lamp designed by Mario Bellini for Artemide in 1974. Raw cast iron base, lacquered metal frame, synthetic fabric shade, adjustable light. The project received an ho...
Metal, Cast Iron
Sintesi Terra Floor Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, 1970s
By Ernesto Gismondi, Artemide
Located in Brussel, BE
Sintesi Terra articulated floor lamp made in black & white powder-coated steel, Designed by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide in the 1970’s. Designer : Ernesto Gismondi Produced by ...
Steel
C. 1980s Polifemo Floor Lamp by Carlo Forcolini for Artemide
By Carlo Forcolini, Artemide
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Polifemo floor lamp, originally designed by Carlo Forcolini in 1983. This particular example was produced by Artemide in Italy in the 1980s. The lamp's design is comprised ...
Metal
Enzo Mari 'Aggregato' Adjustable Floor Lamp for Artemide, Italy, 1976
Located in Firenze, IT
An iconic 'Aggregato' floor lamp, designed by the master of Italian Rationalism Enzo Mari (in collaboration with Giancarlo Fassina) for Artemide in 1976. This piece is a quintessenti...
Steel
$2,257
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
Area 160 Floor Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1960s
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in bruxelles, BE
Floor lamp with paper shade and metal base. The shade is adjustable. Stamped under the floor lamp. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Metal
$1,797Sale Price|20% Off
H 73.63 in Dm 16.93 in
Tebe” Midcentury Italian Floor Lamp, Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide
By Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Valladolid, ES
This beautiful and very contemporary lamp is a design by Ernesto Gismondi for the Artemide Group, of which he was a founder. The “Tebe” floor lamp is presented as a timeless and mini...
Steel
1970s Sergio Asti Acrylic Shade Floor Lamp, Italy
By Bilumen, Sergio Asti
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare floor lamp by Sergio Asti. Large slot vented acrylic shade sitting on a chrome structure. Each shade measure 13.50 in. long by 7.5 in. high. ...
Chrome
1980s Lino Tagliapietra Style Tall Halogen Floor Lamp, Italy
By Lino Tagliapietra, Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Italian halogen floor lamp made with prime quality material. Well made solid construction. Opale convex glass shade with black stripes printed in clear glass to create multiple ring effect. Enameled pierced convex metal hardware under complete the Saturn look. Shade rotate a full 360 degree. Contain one 50 watt halogen light bulb. Foot dimmer...
Metal
1970 Giuseppe Raimondi ' Snail ' Telescopic Floor Lamp for Studio Luce, Italy
By Studio Luce, Giuseppe Raimondi
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare ' Snail ' floor lamp by architect Giuseppe Raimondi for Studio Luce, Italy. Enameled shade pivot a full 360 degree horizontaly and 180 degree up and...
Steel, Chrome
1980s Rare Huge Italian Floor Lamp Odue Astralis by Quaia, Italy
By Fabio Lenci
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Massive sensuous shaped red acrylic shade with opale diffuser on top and under , mounted on a heavy stainless steel structure and base . Shade pivot a full 360 degree and measure 20 in. wide by 18 in. high. Light bulb is a round fluorescent tube with a North American 120 voltage system and US 2 prong wall plug...
Stainless Steel
1970s Carlo Nason Space Age Floor Lamp , Italy
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Space age, bold , tall sculptural chrome structure toped by a superb hazy glass shade from Carlo Nason . Contain one E26 size socket rated at 60 watt .
Chrome
1970s Reggiani 360 Degree Flip Shade Massive Floor Lamp , Italy
By Goffredo Reggiani, Reggiani
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Tall and massive flip shade floor lamp by Goffredo Reggiani , Italy . Vented chrome shade flip a full 360 degree . Opale acrylic diffuser under . Upper stem rotate left to right...
Metal, Chrome
