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.
'Ecate' Table Lamp by Toni Cordero for Artemide, Italy
By Toni Cordero, Artemide
Located in Argelato, BO
'Ecate' table lamp by Toni Cordero for Artemide. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1990. A stone-like, cast-bronze base and conical stem with both brass and steel chain-mai...
Brass, Steel
'Ecate' Table Lamp by Toni Coredro for Artemide
By Artemide, Toni Cordero
Located in Dallas, TX
A vintage 1990s ‘Ecate’ table lamp designed by Toni Cordero for Artemide, reflecting the era’s bold approach to form and material. Defined by its sculptural form, the piece is finish...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
'Ecate' Table Lamp by Toni Cordero for Artemide, c.1990
By Toni Cordero, Artemide
Located in Surbiton, GB
A Postmodern 'Ecate' table lamp designed by Toni Cordero and produced by Italian lighting behemoth Artemide in the 1990's. A great example of postmodern design featuring a chrome c...
Bronze, Steel
Toni Cordero "Anchise" Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Toni Cordero
Located in Berlin, DE
Unusual, extraordinary and exciting floor lamp by Toni Cordero. Very interesting combination of different materials. Toni Cordero was born in Lanzo Torinese in 1937. He took his architecture degree in Turin, and in 1962 opened his first design office. His architectural work includes Turin’s ”Delle Alpi” stadium with the collaboration of Hutter, Ossola and Majowiecki, a building based on advanced timber technology in Turin’s Mandria Park in 1997 and the Staff International factory in Noventa-Vicenza in 1996. Among his many important interior design projects we can cite: the Olivetti head offices in Ivrea (1997); the chain of Kenzo boutiques in Europe and the USA (1981); the renovation of the Gio Ponti Montecatini building in Milan, and the conversion of a London place of worship into an apartment hotel and gallery; the 1983 restorations of the Hotel Splendido...
Brass, Bronze, Chrome
'Ecate' Table Lamp by Toni Cordero for Artemide
By Toni Cordero, Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Ecate' table lamp by Toni Cordero for Artemide. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1990. A stone-like, cast-bronze base and conical stem with both brass and steel chain-mail ...
Brass, Steel
$4,481
H 35 in W 8 in D 6 in
1990s Lampada Scultura Ecate Toni Cordero Artemide Design, Limited Edition
By Toni Cordero
Located in Biella, IT
Tony cordero design years '90 Italy production Artemide Milan, lamp Ecate series to-mi Limit edition for this lamp. the lamp have two (2) brass chain...
Brass, Bronze, Chrome
Artemide Toni Cordero Priamo Table Lamp
By Toni Cordero, Artemide
Located in Munich, DE
The "Priamo" table lamp designed by the Italian designer Toni Cordero (1937-2001) for Artemide from the Milano Torno Series, 1990. Galvanize steel structure, cast brass base finished...
Brass, Bronze
"Priamo" Table Lamp by Toni Cordero for Artemide
Located in New York, NY
The "Priamo" floor lamp designed by Toni Cordero for Artemide from the Milano Torno Series, 1990. Patinated brass arm structure, cast brass base in bronze finish, diffuser constructe...
Metal, Brass
"Priamo" Table Lamp Designed by Toni Cordero for Artemide
Located in New York, NY
The "Priamo" table lamp designed by Toni Cordero for Artemide from the Milano Torno Series, 1990. Patinated brass arm structure, cast brass base in bronze finish, diffuser constructe...
Brass
Priamo Floor Lamp by Toni Cordero Artemide Milan/Turin Italy 1990
By Artemide, Toni Cordero
Located in Catania, IT
The "Priamo" floor lamp designed by Italian designer Toni Cordero (1937-2001) for Artemide from the Milano Torino series in 1990. Galvanize steel structure, cast brass base finished ...
Brass, Bronze, Iron
MaMo Nouchies Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1998
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Antwerp, BE
The MaMo Nouchies table lamp, designed by Ingo Maurer in 1998, exemplifies his exploration of light as a sculptural and poetic medium. The shade is crafted from delicate Japanese pap...
Metal
Sculpted Table Lamp by Gianni Pinna, Italy, 1970s
By Gianni Pinna
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gianni Pinna's sculpted table lamp from 1970s Italy, crafted from Legno Padouk wood. It showcases a rugged and brutalist aesthetic that captivates the senses. Embodying an era of bol...
Wood
Hollywood Regency Sculptural Table Lamp by Maison Jansen, 1970s
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Antwerp, BE
Maison Jansen decorative table lamp. An ostrich egg with brass leaves gives this a palm tree lamp effect. France, 1970. Would fit well in an eclectic Hollywood Regency inspired in...
Brass
Hydra Floor Lamp by Pierre Folie for Jacques Charpentier, France, 1970s
By Pierre Folie, Jacques Charpentier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Folie; Modernist; Jacques Charpentier; France; 1970s; Hydra Lamp; Floor Lamp; Hydra chrome floor lamp by Pierre Folie, a timeless design originally...
Chrome
Chrome Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, Italy, 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Antwerp, BE
Goffredo Reggiani; Italian Design; Modernist; Modern; 1970s; Italy; Chrome floor lamp by Italian designer Goffredo Reggiani, a true masterpiece that combines functionality with fasc...
Chrome
Contemporary Floor Lamp by Atelier Thomas Serruys, Belgium, 2000s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Floor lamp by Thomas Serruys, a striking contemporary design that combines raw industrial elements with organic textures. The lamp features a tall, scul...
Metal
