Giancarlo Fassina for Artemide "Tolomeo" Floor Lamp
View Similar Items
Giancarlo Fassina for Artemide "Tolomeo" Floor Lamp
About the Item
- Creator:Artemide (Maker),Giancarlo Fassina (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 62 in (157.48 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- Condition:Very good original working condition with very minor wear from age and use.
- Seller Location:Fulton, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5539228152912
Artemide
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.
- Articulating Aluminum & Brass Floor LampLocated in Fulton, CAAdjustable floor or arc lamp made of aluminum with brass accents and brass base. Measurements of lamp vary depending on positioning. Measure: height ranges between 46-80 inches. Base...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
MaterialsAluminum, Brass
- Mid-Century Modern Floor / Bridge Lamp Fiberglass & WalnutBy J.T. Kalmar, Modeline Lamp Co.Located in Fulton, CAVery unusual Mid-Century Modern floor lamp with fiberglass shade and deffuser with spaceship design. Base made of walnut and brass. Ci...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
MaterialsBrass
- Tony Paul for Westwood Studios Brass LampBy Westwood Lamps, Tony PaulLocated in Fulton, CASolid brass table lamp designed by Tony Paul for Westwood Lighting. Bowling pin or bottle form with textured rectangular detail. Circa. 1950's. ...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsBrass
- Paul Mayen for Habitat Glass ChandelierBy Paul MayenLocated in Fulton, CAA Paul Mayen cylindrical glass and painted steel ceiling fixture. Each glass shade measures 4" diameter, 18" height, overall height 34.75".Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsSteel
- Marbro Turned Glass Table LampBy The Marbro Lamp CompanyLocated in Fulton, CAA Marbro turned green glass table lamp retaining its original lamp shade with Greek key design. Excellent original condition. Base measures 7' diameter. Marbro Lamp Company The company was founded by Morris Markoff and his brother, hence the name Marbro from Markoff brothers. They started the company shortly after WWII. The company was located in a 3 story brick building in the garment district of Los Angeles, just south of Downtown right by the Santa Monica Freeway. During the time they ran the company, they sold almost as many antiques as they did lamps. They also had a sizeable business in decorative accessories such as tables and a lot of animal figurines. There were quite a few dog figurines that were life-size. One dog figurine was a life-size Great Dane purchased by the actor Jack Webb who starred as Sgt. Joe Friday in the 1951 TV hit series, Dragnet. There were quite a few celebrities that came in to their shop. One actress who shopped there repeatedly was Deborah Shelton who at the time played the part of “Mandy” on the TV series Dallas (remember J.R.). Marbro sold their products mainly through interior designers and a few upscale furniture stores. You would not find a Marbro product in a chain furniture store or a discount store. Most of the products were built to order. A typical order from a designer or retailer took between 75 and 90 days to complete. Most of the components that made up the lamp bodies (ceramic, brass, glass, etc) were purchased from small companies around the world. In the later years almost all of the brass came from India. For the most part, none of the bodies were made on site. Marbro was well-known for importing a variety of unique lighting components from all-over the world. Italy was the source for alabaster, Japan and China for Porcelain, Brass in India and Crystal from Germany and France. Lamps would also be made from sculptures that customers brought to in to the shop. Once the lamp bodies arrived, a group of Marbro employees would make the wood bases, spin the metal caps, make the shades, and do the painting and tinting. With the help of about 20-40 other true world class artisans, metal workers, finishers and handmade shade makers, they produced lamps and shades that were truly some of last of their kind of art. For example, Marbro brass was never just plain brass. It was stained with a tinting that was homemade and kept secret by the company which is reminiscent of the Handel Lamp Co. of the early 1900s. There were quite a few of these preparations all kept in one of those little metal boxes on a 3 x 5” file card just like a recipe. It was truly a unique method of making lamps. Many of the lamp bodies that the company bought were not exactly matched as pairs. Sometimes 10-20 crystal vases would have to be sorted through to get 2 of the exact same height so that if the lamps were purchased as a pair, they would match. All of the shades were made by hand by a group of women on the second floor of the building with very little automation. The manufacturing plant was closed in Los Angeles in December 1990 and the inventory and equipment were moved to Labarge Mirrors in Holland, Michigan. At the time Labarge Mirrors was a Masco Corp subsidiary. Some time later, the Marbro product line was discontinued. Eventually, Masco sold most of their home furnishings manufacturing holdings. Marbo assembled a very talented, experienced and unique group of artists and craftsmen and many of their Fine lamps exhibit a certain unique signature style. Most of the employees were in their 50’s and older. There were quite a few employees in their late 1960s and 1970s. Today their lamps are collectible and sought after especially by certain knowledgeable collectors who are familiar with the company's lamps and history. Many of Marbro lamp are commonly referred to as “Hollywood Regency” style. This rather lavish style of decorative arts is currently in the midst of a tremendous and accelerating revival. It is obvious from the company's careful selection of art objects and their unique proprietary methods of lamp making that their goal was to design beautiful unique and very high quality lamps. Their success is obvious from the very Fine collectible Marbro lamps that are still sought after today. Marbro lamps present a particular appraisal Challenge due to their very unique style and market conditions. Generally, there are fewer collectors of Marbro lamps as compared to many other lamp companies of the 1900 - 1950’s era. This in no way devalues your lamp but implies a special category of a more limited number of buyers and collectors. During the 1950s, Marbro sold to many very affluent customers including movie stars and others connected to the film industry. Their lamps were considered very exclusive and definitley high end for that period. The key to selling vintage Marbro lamps...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsBrass
- 1950's Bamboo / Rattan Table LampsBy Paul FranklLocated in Fulton, CAA vintage pair of bamboo table lamps retaining their vintage lamp shades. Excellent vintage condition with light wear to shades. Base measures 7.25...Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsBamboo
$1,600 / set
- Artemide Tolomeo Floor Lamp by Michele de Lucchi & Giancarlo FassinaBy Artemide, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo FassinaLocated in Costa Mesa, CAArtemide Tolomeo Floor Lamp by Michele de Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina. An extension to the iconic Tolomeo family, Tolomeo floor combines the body of the Tolomeo table lamp with a fl...Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
MaterialsAluminum
- Artemide Tolomeo Lantern Outdoor Floor LampBy Giancarlo Fassina, Michele de Lucchi, ArtemideLocated in Hicksville, NY“The Tolomeo family is expanded to include a new outdoor product. The light source is enclosed in a diffusing CAP fitted inside a transparent IP65 plastic unit that recalls old lampp...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
MaterialsAluminum
$1,820 / item - Artemide Tolomeo Classic Floor Lamp in AluminumBy Giancarlo Fassina, Michele de Lucchi, ArtemideLocated in Hicksville, NYAn extension to the iconic Tolomeo family, Tolomeo floor combines the body of the Tolomeo table lamp with a floor standing support, allowing for a floor ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
MaterialsAluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
- Artemide Tolomeo Micro Floor Lamp in AluminumBy Giancarlo Fassina, Michele de Lucchi, ArtemideLocated in Hicksville, NYAn extension to the iconic Tolomeo family, Tolomeo floor combines the body of the Tolomeo table lamp with a floor standing support, allowing for a floor ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
MaterialsAluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
- Artemide Tolomeo Reading Lamp in Gray by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo FassinaBy Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, ArtemideLocated in Hicksville, NYAn extension to the iconic Tolomeo family, Tolomeo reading floor is an adaptation of the iconic Tolomeo table lamp into a reading floor lamp. Availab...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
MaterialsAluminum, Stainless Steel
- Artemide Tolomeo Reading Lamp in Black by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo FassinaBy Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, ArtemideLocated in Hicksville, NYAn extension to the iconic Tolomeo family, Tolomeo reading floor is an adaptation of the iconic Tolomeo table lamp into a reading floor lamp. Availab...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
MaterialsAluminum, Stainless Steel