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Pair of Tolomeo Wall Lights by Michele De Lucchi for Artemide, Italy

About the Item

Iconic pair of Tolomeo Wall lights designed by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina for Artemide. This celebrated model is one of the most successful and recognizable Italian lighting designs of the late 20th century, renowned for its perfect balance of engineering, functionality, and minimalist aesthetics. Each lamp features the characteristic double articulated arm structure in black lacquered aluminum, with the signature spring tension system that allows smooth and precise adjustability. The adjustable conical diffuser provides direct, focused light, making these wall-mounted fixtures ideal for reading areas, bedside use, workspaces, or architectural interiors. The Tolomeo has become a true design classic and is part of the permanent collections of major museums including MoMA. Its light visual presence and technical sophistication make it suitable for both residential and professional environments. This pair presents a slight variation in the wall mounting elements, while maintaining full aesthetic and functional coherence. In excellent vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age and use. Fully functional. Designer: Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina Manufacturer: Artemide Model: Tolomeo Wall (Parete) Country of origin: Italy Period: Late 20th century Materials: Lacquered aluminum, steel, metal Measurements (each): Max. projection: 49.6 in (126 cm) Max. height: 51.6 in (131 cm) Shade diameter: 5.9 in (15 cm) Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Light signs of use. Fully working.

Creator:
Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina (Designer),Artemide (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 51.19 in (130 cm)Diameter: 5.91 in (15 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Power Source:
Plug-in
Voltage:
110-150v,220-240v
Lampshade:
Included
Style:
Space Age (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Metal
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Late 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1980
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
BARCELONA, ES
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU9391249042632

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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.

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