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Artemide Furniture

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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Creator: Artemide
Dealer: STUDIO CADMIUM
Set of Two Brass and Opaline Glass ‘Clio’ Sconces by Sergio Mazza for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Echt, NL
Set of two original ’Clio’ sconces in very good condition. Designed by Italian designer Sergio Mazza. Manufactured by Artemide, Italy 1960s. The structure of these lamps is mad...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Artemide Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Metal ‘Dania' Table Lamp by Dario Tognon and Studio Celli for Artemide, 1969
By Dario Tognon, Artemide
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive Dania table lamp in very good condition. Designed by Dario Tognon and Studio Celli. Manufactured by Artemide, After the introduction in 1969 Artemide produced the lamp only for a few years. The sculptural and organic shape of the Dania lamp...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Artemide Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Enamel

1 of 6 ‘Sigma Grande’ Sconces by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Echt, NL
Original ’Sigma Grande’ sconces in very good condition. We have six of these lamps available. Designed by Sergio Mazza Manufactured by Artemide, Italy...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Artemide Furniture

Materials

Brass, Nickel

'Chi’ Table Lamp by Emma Gismondi Schweinberger for Artemide, 1962
By Emma Gismondi Schweinberger, Artemide
Located in Echt, NL
'Chi’ Table Lamp by Emma Gismondi Schweinberger for Artemide, 1962 Small ‘Chi’ table lamp in very good condition. Designed by Emma Gismondi Schweinberger in 1962. Manufactured by ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Artemide Furniture

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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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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