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.
Tizio Table Lamp by Richard Sapper for Artemide
By Richard Sapper, Artemide
Located in Vienna, AT
Tizio table lamp designed by Richard Sapper in 1972. It has been selected for the Compasso d'Oro Industrial design award in 1979. An item of it is par...
Aluminum, Brass
$469
H 35.43 in W 25.59 in D 4.33 in
Italian Postmodern Tizio Table Lamp by Richard Sapper for Artemide, 1970s
By Richard Sapper
Located in Hamburg, DE
The design classic from the Italian manufacturer Artemide according to a design by Richard Sapper from the 1970s. The Tizio convinces with its clear design language. A minimalist de...
Metal
Richard Sapper for Artemide Tizio task lamp
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fully extende straight up the lamp is 44.5" tall . Early example with Max 55 W 12 volt stamped into reflector . Retains original string tag . Introduced in 1972, now considered a cl...
Steel
$1,013
H 31.5 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in
Tizio Adjustable Black Table Lamp from Richard Sapper for Artemide, 1972
By Artemide, Richard Sapper
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This is a highly sought-after adjustable table lamp, designed by the renowned Richard Sapper for the prestigious Italian design brand Artemide. Originally conceived and manufactured ...
Aluminum
$1,168
H 34.65 in W 19.69 in D 4.73 in
Aluminum & Black Metal Sintesi Table Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, 1970
By Ernesto Gismondi, Artemide
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Black metal and aluminum table lamp designed by Ernesto Gismondi in the 70s for Artemide. Rare version with clamp attachment, adjustable in height and width thanks to the clamp equi...
Metal, Aluminum
TIZIO table Lamp, Artemide
By Richard Sapper, Artemide
Located in Neuss, NW
TIZIO table lamp by Artemide. High-quality stainless steel frame in black, that can be raised and lowered, with a rotatable lamp head. Quality Features: very good workmanship ...
Stainless Steel
Original Artemide Tizio Tischleuchte Richard Sappert Metall
By Artemide
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten eine wunderschöne Tischleuchte vom italienischen Premium- & Traditionshersteller Artemide zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt vom deutschen Designer Richard Sappert aus dem...
Metal
$656 / item
H 19.69 in W 5.12 in D 27.56 in
Table Lamp Sintesi Morsetto by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide 1970s
By Ernesto Gismondi, Artemide
Located in Padova, IT
Very rare Table lamp Sintesi Morsetto designed by Ernesto Gismondi and produced by Artemide 1970s. This is the arm version with clamp for fixing. Painted metal structure, aluminum diffuser Founded in 1960s, Artemide is one of the most known illumination brands in the world. Known for its "The Human Light...
Metal
1980s Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide Sintesi Table / Desk Lamp in Black
By Ernesto Gismondi, Artemide
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sintesi Lamp, originally designed by Ernesto Gismondi in 1976. This particular example was produced by Artemide in Italy in the 1980s. The lamp features a black enameled me...
Metal, Aluminum
Italian Halogen Table Lamp , 1970s
By Artemide, Richard Sapper
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Long and sleek designed halogen table lamp from the late 1970s, Italia. First class material, construction and assembly. 50 watts lightbulb ...
Aluminum, Steel
Italian modern black metal floor Tizio lamp by Richard Sapper for Artemide, 1979
By Artemide, Richard Sapper
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black metal floor Tizio lamp by Richard Sapper for Artemide, 1979. Tizio model floor lamp, with black painted metal structure, with small red details, consisting of a ...
Metal
Italian modern black table lamps Tizio by Richard Sapper for Artemide, 1980s
By Richard Sapper, Artemide
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black table lamps Tizio by Richard Sapper for Artemide, 1980s Pair of adjustable table lamps model Tizio in plastic and black metal. The square black metal diffuser ca...
Metal
Italian modern table lamp Daphine Classic by Tommaso Cimini for Lumina, 2010s
By Tommaso Cimini, Lumina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern table lamp Daphine Classic by Tommaso Cimini for Lumina, 2010s Adjustable table lamp model Daphine Classic in black painted metal. The compact base, complete with a sw...
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Flexible Table Lamp Solitaire by Tronconi, 1980
By Tronconi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern flexible table lamp Solitaire by Tronconi, 1980s. Articulated table lamp, Solitaire model, with black metal structure ...
Metal
Italian modern aluminium Aggregato arm lamp by Mari and Fassina, Artemide 1970s
By Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide, Enzo Mari
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern matt aluminium Aggregato wall arm lamp by Enzo Mari and Giancarlo Fassina for Artemide, 1970s. Wall lamp, arm, Aggregato model, composed o...
Metal, Aluminum
Italian modern adjustable black metal table lamp, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Adjustable table lamp in black metal, 1980s Adjustable table lamp with perforated diffuser in black painted metal externally and...
Metal
