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.
Postmodern Artemide Pantarei Wall Lamp/ Sconce
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in New York, NY
This very cool wall or ceiling light was designed in the early 1990s by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide called Pantarei . Rounded glass shade with an aluminum frame. Can be used indoor...
Aluminum
$1,653 / item
H 29.93 in Dm 3.94 in
Foscarini Bahia Led Wall or Ceiling Lamp in White by Lucidi and Pevere
By Lucidi Pevere, Foscarini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall lamp with reflected and diffused light. Consisting of three matt white injection molded polycarbonate egg-shaped plates and fitted together asymmetrically. The largest plate wor...
Aluminum
Illusione Small Wall Lamp by Euroluce Lampadari
Located in Geneve, CH
Illusione Small Wall Lamp by Euroluce Lampadari Dimensions: D 10 x W 35 x H 35 cm. Materials: Metal and glass. Available in different colors and two different sizes. Prices may vary...
Metal
$1,700 / item
H 3.9 in Dm 15.7 in
Large 'Flindt' Indoor or Outdoor Wall Light in Aluminum Gray for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Christian Flindt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 'Flindt' Indoor or Outdoor Wall Light in Aluminum Gray for Louis Poulsen. A circular, wall-mounted fixture that brings bold, sculptural illumination to both indoor and outdoor...
Aluminum, Steel
Silver Zénith Wall Light, Large by RADAR
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver Zénith wall light, large by RADAR Materials: Silver thermoformed glass, metal. Dimensions: W 15 x D 70 cm Also available: In gold and matt black metal structure or solid ...
Metal
Sergio Mazza 'Sigma' Wall/Ceiling Lights for Artemide
Located in London, GB
Italian wall or ceiling lights by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, circa 1960s. Sigma model. Priced and sold individually.
Glass
Illusione Small Gray Glass Wall Lamp
By Euroluce
Located in Milan, IT
The Illusione small wall sconce features a metal frame with a spherical half-glass shade crafted from blown glass with a sandblasted bubble effect inside. The chrome mirrored base pr...
Glass
$1,184 / item
H 5.01 in Dm 4.89 in
Axolight DoDot Wall/ Ceiling Light in White Aluminum by Simone Micheli
By Simone Micheli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Axolight DoDot Wall/ Ceiling Light in White Aluminum by Simone Micheli DoDot, the latest creation of architect and designer Simone Micheli is the new adjustable lamp by Axolight, su...
Aluminum
Large 'Flindt' Indoor/Outdoor Wall Light in White for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Christian Flindt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 'Flindt' Indoor or Outdoor Wall Light in White for Louis Poulsen. A circular, wall-mounted fixture that brings bold, sculptural illumination to both indoor and outdoor spaces....
Aluminum, Steel
Anthracite Grey Nur Ceiling Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Ernesto Gismondi (1931-2020), the founder of Artemide, the Nur has the geometric lines of a perfect parabola, provides indirect diffused light, and casts a subtle halo on...
Metal
