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.
$892Sale Price / item|15% Off
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Lumina Daphine LED Table Lamp in White by Tommaso Cimini
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in New York, NY
Table standing lamp of metal with an articulated pivoting arm, the head can rotate 360°. The light source is a 8W-LED controlled by a switch which can be set in ways: on/half light/o...
Metal
$604 / item
H 16.3 in W 3.3 in D 18.6 in
FLOS Kelvin Edge Desk Support Table Lamp in White by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The newest addition to the popular Kelvin LED family, the Kelvin Edge offers the innovation and sleek design of the collection in a smaller package—without sacrificing output. Featur...
Aluminum
$1,385 / item
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Lumina Daphine LED Table Lamp in Matt White by Tommaso Cimini
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in Warsaw, PL
Lumina Daphine LED table lamp in matt white by Tommaso Cimini Undisputed emblem of elegance and functionality, the Daphine represents the ess...
Metal
$575 / item
H 16.3 in W 3.3 in D 18.6 in
FLOS Kelvin Edge LED Tension Table Lamp in White by Antonio Citterio
By Flos, Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The newest addition to the popular Kelvin LED family , the Kelvin Edge offers the innovation and sleek design of the collection in a smaller package—without sacrificing output. Featuring the exclusive Edge Lighting...
Aluminum
$578Sale Price / item|15% Off
H 13.77 in W 3.7 in D 3.7 in
Lumina Daphinette LED Table Lamp in White by Tommaso Cimini
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in New York, NY
Table standing lamp in metal with an articulated arm and a diffusor pivoting on 360°. Available with halogen or LED light source. On/Off switch. On/Off switch Source: 1× 4W LED ...
Metal
$1,564Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Limited Edition Daphine LED Table Lamp in White by Tommaso Cimini in STOCK
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in New York, NY
Daphine 45th Anniversary Our icon & masterpiece: Daphine. Back in 1991, Lumina presented a special lamp for the 15th Anniversary with a particular finish, numbered and sold to th...
Metal
Link Medium Table Lamp in White by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Peter Stathis
Located in San Francisco, CA
Link modernizes the classic pantograph task lamp, incorporating the most advanced LED lighting technology to date. Designed with a dual-purpose shade/handle, Link seamlessly balances...
Aluminum
1983 Alistro Desk Table Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Post-Modern Alistro Desk Lamp, designed by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide Italy in 1983. The piece features an adjustable white steel shade, and the stem is a contrasting bl...
Steel
$850
H 16.1 in W 9.8 in D 9.8 in
C. 2021 Artemide Sisifo Table Lamp by Scott Wilson LED w/ Touch Dimmer in White
By Artemide
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sisifo LED Table Lamp made with a white aluminum base and methacrylate diffuser and touch dimer. This lamp was designed by Scott Wilson and produced by Artemide in Italy. I...
Aluminum
$159Sale Price|60% Off
H 17.33 in Dm 3.55 in
'Kaio Fluo' table lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide (single item)
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Bern, CH
Artemide 'Kaio Fluo' Desk / Table Lamp (single item). Designed by Ernesto Gismondi. Designer: Ernesto Gismondi Produced: Artemide, Italy Measurements: Height: 44cm Shade (diamete...
Metal, Aluminum
