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.
Sergio Mazza for Artemide Italian Space Age Bacco Bar Cart
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The “Bacco” bar cart, designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide in the late 1960s, is a space-age masterpiece of Italian design—playful, sculptural, and wholly functional. Cast from mold...
Glass, Plastic
Serguo Mazza per Artemide Carrello Bar "Bacco", Italia 1970s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Naples, IT
"Bacco" bar table designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide in the 1960s. Prodotto da Studio Artemide Milano, è realizzato in fibra di vetro stampata, montato su ruote, con un ripiano in...
Plastic, Glass
"Bacco" Molded Plastic Bar Cart by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy ca. 1967
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Geneva, CH
Molded plastic bar cart "Bacco" designed by Sergio Mazza produced by Artemide Studio Milano, Italy ca. 1967 6 bottles holders, 1 glass top. Perfect c...
Glass, Plastic
Gorgeous Aldo Tura Bar Cart Creme, 1965
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Gorgeous Aldo Tura Hollywood Regency style bar or serving cart by Aldo Tura, Milano, Italy, 1965. Creme lacquered goatskin bar or serving cart with two glass tops and serving tray wi...
Brass
George Nelson Style Mid Century Oak Bar Cart
By George Nelson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson Style Mid Century Oak Bar Cart This bar cart measures: 36.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 26 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting ...
Brass
Space Age Rotobar Bar Cart By Curver, Netherlands
By Curver
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Space Age Rotobar Bar Cart By Curver, Netherlands
Metal
Vintage M-B Italia Brass & Glass Bar Cart
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming petite bar cart/trolley crafted in Italy, mid-20th century. The sleek metal frame retains a great luster in the brass-tone that complements the modern design. Two tinted g...
Metal, Brass
$1,541
H 24.81 in W 18.9 in D 31.5 in
1960s Italian Two-Tier Brass and Glass Bar Cart with Dark Glass Top
By Willy Rizzo, Maison Baguès, Milo Baughman, Maison Jansen, Romeo Rega
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish 1960s Hollywood Regency Italian two-tier brass and smoked glass bar cart. A great piece that perfectly adds to every home decor the typical glitz, glamour and g...
Brass
Walnut Bar Cart by Jack Cartwright for Founders Milo Baughman
By John Kapel, Glenn of California
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century modern bar cart designed by Jack Cartwright. Founders, maker. From the "Patterns" series, model 42190. Beautifully sculpted doors and concealed handles. An understated f...
Wood
Carrello bar vintage "Royal Bar", Italia, anni '60
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Affascinante carrello da thé dal gusto italiano, caratterizzato da una struttura in ottone finemente lavorata e due ripiani in vetro fumé. The soft shapes and vintage wheels make it ...
Brass
Midcentury Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca Italy
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
An unusual all original midcentury oval bar cart by Cesare Lacca, Italy. Made in stained lacquered beech and brass with a design typical for Lacca even though this particular design ...
Brass
Italian Modern Brass Bar Cart
By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès, Cesare Lacca, Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Brass Bar Cart. Offered is a handsome Hollywood Regency two tiered brass serving cart, bar cart or trolley. This functional oval cart is large and features two glass s...
Brass
$1,422Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.23 in W 29.53 in D 17.72 in
Italian Bar or Cart in Walnut, Venice Print and Light, Italy, 1950s Signed Sarti
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Italian bar trolley or 1950s dry bar in lacquered walnut, bright white inside. Attributable to Cesare Lacca Outside there is a Venice press. The bar automatically switches on when...
Brass
Elegant Wooden Bar Cart Serving Trolley, Italy, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant Italian midcentury tea trolley or bar cart in the style of Ico Parisi. Including the original removable serving tray and the glass top.
Brass
Hollywood Regency Bar Cart Italy 1970s
By Hollywood Glam
Located in Čelinac, BA
Hollywood Regency Bar Cart Italy 1970s
Gold Plate
Sold
H 15 in W 24.25 in D 24.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Sergio Mazza for Artemide "Bacco" Bar, circa 1967
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Sergio Mazza For Artemide (Italian) 'Bacco' Rolling Bar, circa. 1967 up for consideration. Cream color molded plastic body on metal castors. Clear glass top with side and central com...
Plastic
Artemide Bacco Coffee / Bar Table by Sergio Mazza, 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Parma, IT
Bacco bar table design Sergio Mazza for Artemide 1960s. Molded plastic frame on wheels with compartments for bottles and glasses. Central crystal for drinking glasses. In excelle...
Glass, Plastic
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H 16.54 in W 24.61 in D 24.61 in
Sergio Mazza 'Bacco' Bar Table for Artemide, 1967, Super Fun and Usable Pop Art
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in London, GB
Sergio Mazza (designer) Italy Artemide (manufacturer) 'Bacco' bar, designed 1967 Sculptural ABS mounlded plastic form, castors. This is the original flat-surface version, des...
Plastic
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H 16.54 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Sergio Mazza for Artemide Milano "Bacco" Table Bar Cart, Italy, 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Naples, IT
"Bacco" bar table designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide in the 1960s. Manufactured by Studio Artemide Milano, it is made of molded fiberglass, mounted ...
Plastic
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H 16.54 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Black Italian Modern Plastic Bar Trolley Bacca by Sergio Mazza for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Vienna, AT
The Bacca bar cart was designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide Milano to hold bottles and glasses and has a built in ice bucket space below the glass. It stands on four hidden casters ...
Glass, Plastic
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H 16.5 in W 24.25 in L 16.5 in
Vintage Artemide Milano Bacco Sergio Mazza Table Bar Cart Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage midcentury Italian modern molded plastic rolling bar/coffee table designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide with built in wine chiller and plenty of bar storage, circa 1960s. Mea...
Plastic
Sold
H 16.54 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
1960 "Bacco" Sergio Mazza Artemide Space Age Design Black Plastic Bar Cart Table
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Brescia, IT
"Bacco" Sergio Mazza, by Studio Artemide 1967 Black plastic and glass top.
Plastic