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.
Early fiberglass Tessera dining table by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
Tessera is an assemblable table 72 cm high in reinforced resin whose circular top has a diameter of 120 cm and the column-shaped support ends with a flared base. Early fiberglass ve...
Fiberglass
Italian space age Plastic Dining table Stadio by Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Dining table Stadio by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s Dining table mod. Stadio with square top and rounded corners, entirely in red ABS plastic. The legs have...
Plastic
$6,886
H 28.75 in W 50.79 in D 50.79 in
Triangular Italian Dining Table by Silvio Coppola for Montina, Italy 1970s
By Silvio Coppola, Montina
Located in Hellouw, NL
A clear and thoughtful design, this dining table by Silvio Coppola shows how form and function can work together without excess. Produced by Montina, it reflects a period in Italian ...
Oak
Vico Magistretti for Artemide Selene Dining Table
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vico Magistretti for Artemide dining table A Mid-Century Modern dining table designed by Vico Magistretti and made by Artemide Milano. R...
Plastic
$2,307Sale Price|60% Off
H 28.55 in Dm 50.79 in
Space Age Vintage Dining Table by Giotto Stoppino, Italy, circa 1970 Metal Glass
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Vienna, AT
Space age vintage dining table by Giotto Stoppino 1970s Italy with a curved chromed steel tube base construction. A fantastic dining ...
Metal
Cidonio Dining Table by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1970s
By Antonia Astori, Driade
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed in 1968 and produced in the 1970s, the Cidonio dining table is a refined example of Italian modernist design. The table features a dark-stained wooden round top paired with ...
Steel
$6,003
H 15.95 in W 50.2 in D 37.6 in
White Caori Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti for Gavina, Italy, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Brussels, BE
White Caori Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti for Gavina, Italy, 1960s
Stainless Steel
Marble side table by Vico Magistretti for Cattelan Italia
By Cattelan Italia, Vico Magistretti
Located in Athens, Attiki
Round glass and marble coffee table by Vico Magistretti for Cattelan, 1980s, Excellent condition Dimensions: height 60 cm including handle, diameter 60
Marble, Metal
$412
H 9.45 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Demetrio 45 Coffee Table by Vico Magistretti, Italian Design, 1966
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in London, England
The Demetrio 45 coffee table, designed by Vico Magistretti for the Italian brand Artemide in 1966, embodies the genius of modern Italian design. Made of white plastic, this piece is ...
Resin
Vico Magistretti ‘Vidun’ Adjustable Dining Table for De Padova, 1986
By Vico Magistretti, Paolo de Padova
Located in London, GB
An iconic ‘Vidun’ dining table designed by Vico Magistretti for De Padova in 1986. The table features a substantial circular cut-glass top supported by a sculptural base crafted from...
Glass, Wood, Paint
DEMETRIO 45 side tables, Vico Magistretti, Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Neuss, NW
Stackable DEMETRIO 45 side tables by Vico Magistretti for Artemide from the 1960s. High-quality plastic frame in orange. Quality Features: very good workmanship high qualit...
Plastic
$6,480 / set
H 29 in Dm 48 in
1970s Vico Magistretti Tessera Dining Table and 4 Calla Chairs by William Sawaya
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage Tessera Dining Table by Vico Magistretti (Artemide, 1972) featuring a circular tabletop with column-shaped support and flared base. Made of reinforced resin and refinished in a glossy, deep cranberry. The table is complemented by 4 Calla chairs...
Resin
$8,740Sale Price / set|44% Off
H 29.14 in W 19.49 in D 20.48 in
Space Age Vintage Sculptural White Plastic Dining Room Set Finland 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage Dining Room Set consists of a circular like dining table and six matching sculptural dining chairs from white lacquered fibe...
Fiberglass
1970s Italian Extendable Dining Table
Located in Praha, CZ
- Body Made of laminate with imitation of wood and Legs are made of Beech wood - Good original condition with minor signs of use
Wood, Laminate, Beech
Sold
H 32.29 in W 49.22 in D 28.35 in
Tavolo modello Stadio 120 e 4 sedie Selene - Vico Magistretti - Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Milano, IT
Tavolo in materiale plastico colore nero disegnato da Vico Magistretti negli anni 70 per Artemide. Il tavolo prende il nome di Stadio 120, come da marchio inciso sotto il piano. Comp...
Plastic
Artemide by Vico Magistretti Green Stadio 120 Table, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Vico Magistretti in 1970 and manufactured by Artemide, the Stadio table range is a fantastic example of Italian modernist design. Utilising the single moulding manufacturing process that was becoming popular at the time, the Stadio tables were at the cutting edge of furniture design. Constructed from bright green compression-moulded fiberglass, the 120 table...
Plastic
Sold
H 29.53 in W 49.22 in D 32.29 in
1969, Vico Magistretti for Artemide, off White Plastic Stadio 80 Table
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Magistretti table in white plastic. The table shows traces of wear like scratches, superficial (like picture #9 - #12 ) and deeper (#13 and #14) , spots and some loss of color/coatin...
Plastic
Sold
H 27.96 in W 49.22 in D 32.29 in
1969, Vico Magistretti for Artemide, off-White Plastic to Dissamble Table
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Vico Magistretti molded plastic dining table, Model Studio 150, Artemide, Milan, Italy, circa 1969, rectangular off-white top with shaped sides raised on four molded legs, maker and ...
Plastic