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.
Static Silver Table Clock by Richard Sapper
By Lorenz Static 1
Located in Milan, IT
An icon of contemporary design, this table clock belongs to the new edition of the spectacular Static Table Clock designed by Richard Sapper, winner of the 1960 Compasso D'Oro Award....
Steel
Static Gold Table Clock by Richard Sapper
By Lorenz Static 1
Located in Milan, IT
A singular design from the new edition of the spectacular Static Table Clock originally designed by Richard Sapper and winner of the 1960 Compasso D'Oro Award, this stunning table cl...
Steel
Static Black Table Clock by Richard Sapper
By Lorenz Static 1
Located in Milan, IT
A timeless icon of contemporary design, this extraordinary table clock is a new edition of an original design by Richard Sapper, winner of the Compasso D'Oro Award in 1960. Handcraft...
Steel
$2,898
H 6 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in
CHARLES & RICHARD COMYNS London 1919 Table Clock In .925 Sterling Shell & Wood
By Charles and Richard Comyns
Located in Miami, FL
Desk table clock designed by Charles & Richard Comyns. This is a beautiful desk clock created by the top notch and prestigious silversmith company of Charles & Richard Comyns. The c...
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$825 / item
H 5.52 in W 11.42 in D 4.34 in
Established & Sons FONT CLOCK Small Table Clock by Sebastian Wrong
By Sebastian Wrong, Established & Sons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An instant design icon, Sebastian Wrong’s Font Clock features an ever-changing display that uses twelve different type faces and a flip mechanism in a design that is both nostalgic a...
Plastic
Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper Brionvega TS52 Radio
By Marco Zanuso, Richard Sapper
Located in Sharon, CT
Important Radio by Sapper and Zanuso in gorgeous red.
Plastic
Modernist Table / Desk Clock by Junghans, Germany, 1970s
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Simple and elegant design with brass detailing. Designed and manufactured by Junghans during the 1970s. The Quartz movement is operated by a single AA battery. The cabinet/body is ma...
Concrete, Brass
$5,010
H 52 in W 28 in D 13 in
Empire clock, table clock, mantel clock, pendulum clock, bronze, fire-gilt
Located in Berlin, DE
.That is a stunning piece of horology! Based on the aesthetics and construction, you are looking at a French Empire-style ormolu mantle clock, likely dating from the early to mid-19t...
Gold Plate
Douglas Clock Silver Travel Table Clock
Located in Vienna, AT
Sterling silver construction originally gold plated inside. Manufacturer by Douglas Clock Co Ltd Size: 8.5 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm Dial: White with black roman numerals Pointer: Black ...
Sterling Silver
Horseshoe Table Clock by Hermès, 1930s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly unusual table clock by Hermes. Swiss movement recently serviced and in good working order. Clock features a horseshoe still attached to a horse hoof floating inside a metal structure resembling a stirrup. No other similar Hermes clock...
Metal
Table Clock by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Designed for Olivetti management and never put into commercial production, this rare minimalist table clock has a thick domed glass body with internal hands, painted hour markers and...
Glass
Nautical Clock by Chelsea Clock Co for Bigelow, Kennard & Co
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A finely crafted bronze clock in the form of yacht steering wheel made by Chelsea Clock Company, Boston, Massachusetts, having a hinged bezel, silvered dial with Arabic numerals, eig...
Metal
Nautical Clock by Chelsea Clock Co for Bigelow, Kennard & Co
By Bigelow Kennard & Co., Chelsea Clock
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A finely crafted bronze clock in the form of yacht steering wheel made by Chelsea Clock Company, Boston, Massachusetts, having a hinged bezel, si...
Bronze
Tizio Desk / Floor Lamp by Richard Sapper for Artemide, 1971
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sleek and architectural cantilevered 'Tizio' white desk/floor lamp mounted onto a spare weighted column.
Plastic
Petal' Dining Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll, 1960
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern 'petal' dining table designed by Richard Shultz. This table features a flower-like pine top on a white enameled eight-point cast iron pedestal base. Manufactured...
Iron
Petal' Dining Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll, 1960
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A 'petal' dining table with a flower-like pine top on a white enameled eight-point cast iron pedestal base. Pine petals made by the workshop.
Wood
