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.
Pair of 1960s Fiberglass Toga Chairs designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of 1960s fiberglass Toga chairs designed in Italy by Sergio Mazza for Artemide. These white iconic Mid Century chairs are constructed from a single sheet of molded fib...
Fiberglass
1970 Sergio Mazza for Artemide Toga Stacking Outdoor Lounge Chairs White 4 Avail
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, but the price listed is for each chair) Toga lounge chair, designed by Sergio Mazza and produced by Artemide in Italy. Thi...
Plastic, Fiberglass
Vico Magistretti for Artemide "Vicario" Chair Ivory, Italy 1960s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Naples, IT
La poltrona Vicario è stata disegnata da Vico Magistretti alla fine degli anni '60 per Artemide. In production from 1970 until the mid-1970s. Made of ABS plastic, this chair features...
Plastic
Space Age Set of Two "Toga" Artemide Lounge Chairs designed by Sergio Mazza
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Antwerp, BE
A space age organic molded fibre plastic original sixties lounge arm chair model "Toga" was designed in 1968 by Sergio Mazza for Artemide. With its fluid form, this chair is like an ...
Fiberglass
$4,080 / set
H 18.12 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining room chairs for Cassina Italy 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Almelo, NL
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining room chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1960, set of six. Vico Magistretti's "Carimate" dining chairs, designed for Cassina, feature a natural wood frame ...
Straw, Beech
Space Age Italian Chrome and Velvet Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Space age Italian armchair upholstered in red velvet corduroy with tubular chrome accent wrapping around the frame. Excellent candidate for reupholstery but could still be enjoyed as...
Chrome
$2,165 / set
H 29.93 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
1969, Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Set of Four White Selene Chairs
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, check last pictures on this listing and/or find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Set of four Selene chairs...
Plastic
Suelo Outdoor Modern Lounge Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® outdoor modern lounge chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions....
Mahogany
$4,214 / set
H 29.53 in W 22.45 in D 18.9 in
Vico Magistretti For Cassina Italian Red Dining Chairs Carimate Ser, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design set of two dining chairs with armrests Carimate serie designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina from 1960s with an analine-stained beech w...
Straw, Beech
Set Of Two Space Age Longue Chair 1960s
By Space Age Products
Located in Čelinac, BA
Space Age Longue Chair 1960s
Fabric, Wood
$3,600
H 27 in W 39 in D 32 in
Italian ‘Maralunga’ Brown Velvet Armchair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian ‘Maralunga’ armchair designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in the 1970s. Upholstered in rich brown velvet, the chair sits low to the ground with soft, folded arms and a...
Velvet
Cassina Veranda Longue Chair By Vico Magistretti Italy 1980s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Čelinac, BA
CASSINA Veranda Longue Chair By Vico Magistretti Italy 1980s
Fabric
Space Age Lounge Chair by Raphaël Raffel, France 1960s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 1960s Space Age lounge chair by French designer Raphaël Raffel. This Modernist chair features a molded smoked acrylic shell that graceful...
Leather, Acrylic
$2,556Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 34.5 in D 32.5 in
Vico Magistretti “Veranda” Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vico Magistretti “Veranda” Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy. Made circa 1990s and equipped with original tag. This unique lounge chair has an inner ...
Metal, Steel
Space Age Leather Cantilever Lounge Chair, 1960's
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This 1960's lounge chair embodies the sleek, futuristic aesthetics of space-age design. Upholstered in premium grey eco-leather, it features a sculptural, ergonomic form that offers ...
Metal
Sergio Rodrigues 'Sheriff' Lounge Chair
By ISA Bergamo, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Red Lion, PA
"Sheriff" model. Solid pine, leather cover, leather straps. Design: Sergio Rodrigues, 1957. Manufacturer: Isa, Bergamo, Italy. Vintage condition
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 27.17 in W 28.35 in D 25.99 in
Vicario Lounge Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide Set of Four
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A pair of original armchairs or lounge chairs named "Vicario" in brown chocolate plastic by renowned Italian Designer Vico Magistretti from 1969. Manufactured by Artemide. Stamped to...
Plastic
Toga Chair by Sergio Mazza for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Toga chair designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide in the 1960s. Chair can be used as an indoor lounge chair or as an outdoor lounge chair. The 3 pieces are stackable.
Plastic
Sold
H 26.97 in W 28.35 in D 25.99 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Vicario by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in München, BY
Original, elegant and comfortable Mid-Century Modern armchair or lounge chair 'Vicario'. Designed by Vico Magistretti, 1969. Manufactured by Artemide, Italy, 1970s. Marked beneath th...
Plastic
Sold
H 26.97 in W 28.35 in D 25.99 in
Pair of Red Vicario Lounge Chairs Design by Vico Magistretti Made by Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in London, GB
A pair of original armchairs or lounge chairs named "Vicario" in a deep red plastic by renowned Italian Designer Vico Magistretti from 1969. Manufactured by Artemide. Stamped to base...
Plastic
Sold
H 26.97 in W 28.35 in D 25.99 in
Red Original Lounge Chair Vicario Designed by Vico Magistretti Made by Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in London, GB
One original armchair/ lounge chairs named "Vicario" in a deep red plastic by renowned Italian Designer Vico Magistretti from 1969. Manufactured by Artemide. Stamped to base with mak...
Plastic
Sold
H 26.78 in W 28.35 in D 25.2 in
Set of 4 Armchairs "Vicario" in Brown Plastic by Vico Magistretti, Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Wolfurt, AT
4 original armchairs "Vicario" in brown plastic lounge chairs by Vico Magistretti from the 1969. Manufactured by Artemide. The set is in very good vintage condition. Literatur: Do...
Plastic
Sold
H 26.78 in W 28.35 in D 26.38 in
Pair of Vico Magistretti ABS "Vicario" Armchairs for Artemide Milano, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Puglia, Puglia
The Vicario, Vico Magistretti armchairs, produced by Artemide Milan, Italy, 1970s these Space Age Postmodern chairs show beautiful wavy lines, which give them a nice modern look. Mat...
Plastic
Vico Magistretti Green Vicario Lounge Chairs
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vicario lounge chairs by Vico Magistretti, produced by Artemide Milano, Italy, 1970s These Postmodern Space Age chairs show beautiful wavy lin...
Fiberglass
Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs for Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Vico Magistretti Manufacturer: Artemide Period and Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Plastic Condition These Vico Magistretti lounge chairs for Artemide are in ex...
Plastic
Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs for Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Vico Magistretti. Manufacturer: Artemide. Period and model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs: Plastic. Condition: These Vico Magistretti lounge chairs for Artemide are...
Plastic
Pair of "Vicario" Lounge Chairs by Vico Magistretti
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of two white "Vicario" Lounge chairs in excellent Condition. Seems that they always have been used Indoor, so that the surface is still shining. Much more rare than the "Gaudi...