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.
Efebo Stacking Stool by Stacy Dukes for Artemide, Italy post modern, 4 avail
By Artemide, Stacy Dukes
Located in Chicago, IL
Efebo Seats designed by Stacy Duke for Artemide. Italy, 1960's Golden plastic. Priced individually. Four available. These sculptural white molded plastic stools were designed as c...
Plastic
Vintage Italian Children's Efebino Stools by Stacy Dukes for Artemide, 1960s
By Stacy Dukes, Artemide
Located in Renens, CH
These children’s stools were designed by Stacy Dukes for use in the Los Angeles public library: Since no producer was found in the United St...
Plastic
Set of Four Stackable Children's Chair Stools by Stacy Dukes for Artemide, 1966s
By Artemide, Stacy Dukes
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of Four Artemide Efebo Efebino Seats designed by Stacy Duke. Beautifully sculptural designed black molded plastic child stools, even for adults, ver...
Plastic
Stacy Dukes for Artemide Efebo Stool/ 3 Available!
By Stacy Dukes, Artemide
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stacy Dukes Efebo Stool in Red. 3 Stools are available. Plastic polishes up very well, shows some minor scratches but pretty good shape for 60's plastic! These are the larger of t...
Plastic
$379Sale Price|20% Off
Sgabello 'Efebino' di Stacy Dukes per Artemide
By Artemide, Stacy Dukes
Located in Milano, IT
Piccolo sgabello in materiale plastico marrone.
Plastic
60's Tulip Chair Stool by Maurice Burke for Arkana
By Maurice Burke
Located in Leicester, GB
A gorgeous turquoise stool designed by Maurice Burke and manufactured by Arkana. Original wool upholstery. A gem. We can ship worldwide.
Wrought Iron
'Le Temoin' Stool by Man Ray for Gavina
By Man Ray, Gavina
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Beautiful example in pristine condition, designed by Man Ray for Gavina's ultramobile exhibition.
Faux Leather, Acrylic, Foam, Plywood
$1,600 / set
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 15.75 in
Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1966s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of beechwood - Made: Tatra Pravenec - Labeled - Good, original condition.
Beech
$1,995 / set
H 34.8 in W 18.6 in D 19 in
Post Modern Spaghetti Bar Stool Giandomenico Belotti Alias Fly Line 1980s
By Giandomenico Belotti
Located in Forest Grove, PA
The spaghetti barstool designed by Giandomenico Belotti, unmarked, circa 1980s. These stools have been attributed to Fly Line and Alias. An iconic Post Modern design, the seats and backs are upholstered with 'spaghetti' straps made of strong PVC, this vintage stacking stool...
Steel
Leopard Vintage Stool, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful soft velvet leopard print upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, cha...
Velvet, Beech
Leopard Vintage Stool, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful soft velvet leopard print upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, cha...
Velvet
Domus Pompeii Efebo Stool by Roberto Sironi
By Roberto Sironi
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
Rediscovered in 1748, after being buried for almost two millennia under a blanket of lava and ash following the eruption of Vesuvius, Pompeii redefines our relationship with the past through its generative potential between reality and imagination. Defined by Goethe “An incredible place, worthy of peaceful thoughts”, Pompeii has the power to transform inanimate archaeological material into narrative matter, merging past and present in a relationship of reciprocity and interaction. Exploring the site, today as then, it is possible to admire the interiors decorated with frescoes that reproduce architectural partitions or that tell stories of myths and divinities, in rooms set up with marble elements that the owner used to display his most precious objects. The Pompeian frescoes were made according to different techniques with colors obtained from earth and minerals such as cinnabar (Pompeian red), ochres (Pompeian yellow), by oxidation processes of metals as in the case of cerulean or by the pulverization of roots and animal bones as in case of greens and blacks. DOMUS POMPEII is a capsule collection of five side...
Marble
Burgundy Vintage Stool, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful soft velvet burgundy upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characte...
$1,845
H 16.54 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
Charlotte Perriand Pine Stool for Les Arcs Ski Resort, France, 1960s 2 Available
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Almelo, NL
Charlotte Perriand Pine Stool for Les Arcs Ski Resort, France, 1960s Designed by Charlotte Perriand for the iconic Les Arcs ski resort in Savoie, France, during the 1960s, these pin...
Pine
$849
H 17 in W 15.75 in D 14 in
Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko Japan Mid-Century Modern Stacking Stool
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single bentwood stool by Isamu Kenmochi (1912-1971) for Akita Mokko. Original condition, minor scuffs. Label, circa 1950s Kenmochi was one of the most significant designers in midcentury Japan. He was a founding member of the Japan Industrial Designers, which included Sori Yanagi and Riki Watanabe...
Beech
GLORIA Bar Stool, Available Now
Located in Frazão, Porto
GLORIA bar stool: STOCK UNIT - Available for immediate delivery The sophisticated bar stool GLORIA is entirely upholstered in velvet and is characterized by the piping detail runing...
Fabric, Lacquer
Midcentury Pelle Stacking Stools by ICF (5 Available)
By Toyoda Hiroyuki, ICF Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful and sleek set of 9 stackable stools designed by Toyoda Hiroyuki for ICF. Thick black leather covering a heavily chromed base. Wonderful details of stitched and laced leathe...
Chrome
Artemide Efebo set of 2 plastic stools Space Age by Stacy Dukes
By Stacy Dukes, Artemide
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A chocolate brown pair of Efebo stools in good condition. The plastic bowls are in good condition apart from a few scratches on the corner of a stool. These low seaters are stackabl...
Plastic
Vintage orange Efebino Stool by Stacy Dukes for Artemide, 1966
By Stacy Dukes, Artemide
Located in Oostende, BE
Vintage, orange Efebino Stool by Stacy Dukes for Artemide, 1966
Plastic
Efebino Stool by Stacy Dukes for Artemide, 1966
By Stacy Dukes, Artemide
Located in bruxelles, BE
White plastic chair. Stamped under the seat. Measures: Seat height: 24cm Wear due to time and age of the chair.
Plastic
Stacy Duckes for Artemide Set of 3 "Efebo" Stools, Italy, 1960s
By Stacy Dukes, Artemide
Located in Naples, IT
Group of 3 low stools Mod. Efebo - designer Stacy Dukes - production Artemide - years 1966- black color in polyethylene material.
Plastic
Efebo Stool
By Artemide, Stacy Dukes
Located in Dronten, NL
Red stackable injection molded ABS resin stool. This is the larger version; a smaller children's model, Efebino, was also produced. Marked at the bottom, made by Artemide.
Plastic