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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
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"Lesbo" Table Lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1967 Design
By Artemide, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A true icon of mid-century Italian design, the Lesbo Table Lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti remains one of the most elegant and sought-after lighting pieces. Originally designed in 1967, t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artemide Furniture

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Metal

Early Edition Angelo Mangiarotti "Saffo" Lamp for Artemide, Italy, 1967
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Artemide
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A stunning early edition of the "Saffo" table lamp designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, Italy, 1967. This timeless piece features a handblown Murano glass shade that beautifu...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artemide Furniture

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Aluminum

"Mezzachimera" Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1969
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
The "Mezzachimera" Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, designed in 1969, is a quintessential example of timeless design. Its sinuous curves, formed by molding a sheet of opa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artemide Furniture

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Metal

Mario Botta 'Shogun' Table Lamp for Artemide, Italy, 1986
By Mario Botta, Artemide
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
The 'Shogun' table lamp, designed by Mario Botta for Artemide in 1986, embodies the visionary architect's signature style of geometric precision and functional artistry. Crafted in I...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artemide Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Wall Sconces by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Milano, 1960s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A pair of wall sconces by Sergio Mazza, designed for the iconic Italian lighting company Artemide (Milano) in the 1960s. These striking sconces, standing at an impressive height of ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artemide Furniture

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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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