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.
Black Melamine sculptural Spiros ashtray by E. Peduzzi Riva for Artemide, 1968
By Artemide, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Iconic spiral ashtray made by Artemide in the 1960s. The sphere and spiral design give this simple object a more decorative and sculptural feel. Available also in white version.
Plastic, Acrylic, Rubber
Steel & Plastic 1960s Table Ashtray by E. Gismondi Schweinberger for Artemide
By Artemide, Emma Gismondi Schweinberger
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Steel table ashtray with black plastic base designed by emma gismondi schweinberger for Artemide in 1966. Good condition: some light signs of wear due to time and use.
Steel
Sculptural Bronze Ashtray by Oscar Bach
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Sculptural Art Deco bronze ashtray with bird motif by Oscar Bach. Signed.
Bronze
Mod. 8532 by Angelo Mangiarotti for Knoll 1960s Design Marble Ashtray
By Knoll, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Brescia, IT
"8532" Ashtray by Angelo Mangiarotti Knoll, 1967 Grey marble Perfect condiction Literature: François Burkhardt, Angelo Mangiarotti Opera completa, Motta Ed., 2010, p. 296 T...
Marble
$216
H 2.56 in W 5.32 in D 5.52 in
Mid Century Glass Ashtray by Frantisek Zemek for Mstišov Glassworks, 1960s
By Mstisov, Frantisek Zemek
Located in Lucenec, SK
Ashtray from the set of art glass "NIAGARA" made of beautifully colored densely shaped glass, amber glass in combination with green oceanite. The glass ashtray of organic shapes has ...
Glass, Art Glass
$365Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.76 in Dm 6.03 in
Alan Fletcher Space Age Red Melamine Clam Ashtray Spain 1970s NOS Design Objects
Located in Lisboa, PT
This original Clam ashtray designed by Alan Fletcher is a striking example of 1970s European space-age design, produced in Spain by EFMEN and preserved in New Old Stock condition. Un...
Plastic
$689 / set
H 7.49 in Dm 8.27 in
Walter Zeischegg Stacking Ashtrays / Bowls, 1967 for Helit, Fantastic Plastic
By Helit Presswerk, Walter Zeischegg
Located in London, GB
Walter Zeischegg for Helit, Ulm, W. Germany Large stacking ashtrays / bowls, model 84009, designed 1967 Red melamine, original labels. This is an e...
Plastic
Isamu Kenmochi 1960s MCM Chrome & Red Plastic Ashtray or Catchall Dish
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Japanese designer Isamu Kenmochi Ashtray or Catchall chrome & red melamine. Underside is marked "MARU /TREND PACIFIC, INC/...
Metal, Chrome
Large 1960's German Sculptural Glass Ashtray
Located in New York, NY
1960's German textured glass cigar ashtray with mottled glass around top and surrounding perimeter. where bowl looks as if floating in space. The bottom of the piece has a square ge...
Art Glass
Vintage alabaster ashtray, Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Authentic heavy alabaster ashtray made in Italy in the 1960s. Vintage glass ashtray is in very good vintage condition. Dimensions: Wid...
Alabaster
1960s Alvino Bagni for Raymor Modernist Colorful Ashtray Italy
By Raymor, Alvino Bagni
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern Italian Colorful Ashtray attributed Alvino Bagni for Raymor Stamped Italy 1.5 h x 7.75 x 7.75 Unrestored original vintage preowned condition Ashtray has a crack. Review ...
Pottery
Brass ashtray vienna 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Brass ashtray vienna 1960s Brass polished and stove enameled
Brass
$97Sale Price|70% Off
H 1.19 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Mid Century Ashtray by Vladislav Urban, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Urban Glass
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful mid-century ashtray produced from pressed glass. Designer is Vladislav Urban who produced this model as a part of his psychedelic collection ...
Glass
Angelo Mangiarotti Black Marble Ashtray for Knoll, Italy 1960s
By Knoll, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Milan, IT
Angelo Mangiarotti Black Marble Ashtray for Knoll, Italy 1960s
Marble
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H 4.34 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Italian Space Age table ashtray Spiros Eleonora Peduzzi Riva Artemide, 1960s
By Artemide, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age table ashtray Spiros by Eleonora Peduzzi Riva for Artemide, 1960s Table ashtray model Spiros entirely made of plastic. The square white plastic base features a spir...
Plastic
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H 3.55 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Artemide Black "Spyros" Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
By Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Artemide
Located in Naples, IT
Rare version of the black "Spyros" centerpiece / ashtray by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Artemide. Base in black melamine drawn downwards that allows the sphere to slide along the entir...
Plastic
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H 3.15 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Italian modern square yellow Spiros ashtray Eleonore Peduzzi Riva Artemide 1970s
By Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Artemide
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern square yellow Spiros ashtray Eleonore Peduzzi Riva Artemide 1970s Ashtray mod. Spiros square in shape. The structure is in yellow plastic, on the top there is a concav...
Plastic
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H 16.15 in Dm 16.15 in
Italian Modern Plastic Steel Giano Ashtray Gismondi Schweinberger Artemide, 1970
By Artemide, Emma Gismondi Schweinberger
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern cylindrical plastic and steel Giano container or ashtray or vase holder by Emma Gismondi Schweinberger for Artemide, 1970s. Giano model container, ashtray and vase ho...
Steel
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H 0.79 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Artemide Black "Spyros" Centerpiece, Italy, 1960s
By Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Artemide
Located in Naples, IT
Rare version of the black "Spyros" centerpiece / ashtray by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Artemide. Base in black melamine drawn downwards that allows the sphere to slide along the entir...
Plastic
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H 0.79 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
"Spyros" Centerpiece Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Artemide, Italy, 1960s
By Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Artemide
Located in Naples, IT
Rare version of the white "Spyros" centerpiece / ashtray by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Artemide. Base in white melamine drawn downwards that allows the sphere to slide along the entir...
Plastic
Steel Ashtray by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Artemide, Original Label
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Artemide
Located in Milano, IT
Rare steel ashtray designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for the fine Italian manufacture Artemide, with original label. The ashtray has a spherical shape and is made entirely of steel...
Steel
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H 3.15 in W 8.47 in D 8.47 in
Italian Mid-Century Black Plastic Spiros Ashtray Peduzzi Riva for Artemide, 1960s
By Artemide, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Black plastic Spiros ashtray by Peduzzi Riva for Artemide, 1960s Spiros ashtray with square base in black plastic on which there is ...
Plastic
Spyros Centerpiece by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva
By Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Artemide
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Rare melamine centerpiece by Eleonore Peduzzi Riza for Artemide. Sometimes referred to or used as an ashtray. Photographed with Echos magazine for scale.
Plastic
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H 3.55 in Dm 8.47 in
Spiros Ashtray, Decorative Object by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Artemide, 1970s
By Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Artemide
Located in Roma, IT
Spiros ashtray is an elegant decorative object designed by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Artemide in the 1970s. The material with which it was produced i...
Resin
Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Artemide "Spyros" Centerpiece
By Artemide, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva
Located in Naples, IT
Rare version of the white "Spyros" centerpiece / ashtray by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Artemide. Base in white melamine drawn downwards that allows the sphere to slide along the entir...
Plastic
"Spyros" Centerpiece by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Artemide
By Artemide, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva
Located in Milan, IT
Rare b/w version of "Spyros" centerpiece by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Artemide. Melamine base with downward trace that allows the sphere to run along the full path.
Plastic