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Artemide

Italian

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.

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Artemide Itka Table Light in White by Naoto Fukasawa
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Magnificently simple and powerful, Naota Fukasawa’s Itka subtly but uniformly spreads light. Made of opaline frosted glass on a white lacquered metal base, the table lamp is LED and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Artemide

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Metal

Artemide Lineaflat Dimmable Mini Dual Light in White by NA Design
By NA Design, Artemide
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Wall or ceiling mounted luminaire for direct, indirect or direct/indirect lighting. Extruded aluminium body in textured white or textured anthracite finish with aluminium end caps m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Artemide

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Vico Magistretti for Artemide ‘Pentaclinio’ Chandelier in Opaline Glass
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
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Vico Magistretti for Artemide, chandelier model ‘Pentaclinio’, matt nickel-plated brass, opaline glass, Italy, 1967 This charming chandelier features five intricate shades in opalin...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artemide

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Brass, Nickel

Demetrio 70 Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Nagoya-Shi, 23
Vico Magistretti began his career as an architect after World War II, and in the 1960s he left behind many innovative designs as a designer. He is one of the designers who laid the foundation of the Italian mid-century period, and his designs such as the Maralunga sofa by Cassina and the Eclisse...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artemide

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Plastic, Fiberglass

Tizio Adjustable Black Table Lamp from Richard Sapper for Artemide, 1972
By Artemide, Richard Sapper
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An adjustable table lamp from Richard Sapper for the top brand Artemide. The lamp was made and designed in Italy in 1972. It has a full black aluminum body.
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Artemide

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Aluminum

Italian Artemide Design Vico Magistretti 6 Chairs Model Selene
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
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We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. To lo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Artemide

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Polyester

Artemide Terra Sintesi Telescopic Floor Lamp First Edition, 1970s, Italy
By Ernesto Gismondi, Artemide
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare first edition of the telescopic Sintesi floor lamp. Well made sturdy construction. Aluminum shade measure 8 inches long. Does flip up for easy bulb change. Height va...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artemide

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Metal, Aluminum

Eclisse Lampada da tavolo di Vico Magistretti per Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Lucca, IT
Eclisse Arancio Lampada da tavolo di Vico Magistretti produzione Artemide Italia 1960. Lampada Eclisse è una lampada iconica disegnata da Vico Magistretti e prodotta da Artemide isp...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artemide

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Metal

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Artemide furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Artemide furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original furniture by Artemide were created in the modern style in italy during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Vistosi, Ernesto Gismondi, and Daniela Puppa. Prices for Artemide furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,400 and can go as high as $1,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,400.

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