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Synthesis Table Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, 1970s

$825
£632.26
€726.67
CA$1,158.75
A$1,296.86
CHF 678.86
MX$15,754.48
NOK 8,619.78
SEK 8,134.24
DKK 5,422.27

About the Item

Italian designer and engineer Ernesto Gismondi is widely recognized for his significant contributions to the field of Italian lighting design through his involvement with Artemide, a renowned lighting company that he co-founded in 1960. Gismondi, born in 1931 in San Remo, pursued his academic studies in Aeronautical Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Milan. He successfully completed his degree in 1957 and further expanded his knowledge by obtaining a second degree in Missile Engineering from the Professional School of Engineering in Rome in 1959. In collaboration with engineer and designer Sergio Mazza, who was born in Milan in 1931, Gismondi established Artemide with the vision of creating timeless and technologically innovative products. As the co-founders, they both played instrumental roles in shaping Artemide's evolving product lines over the following decades. They also led the company's mission to develop unique and architecturally-inspired lamps, pendants, and other fixtures by collaborating with prominent design talents from across the globe. Notable among Gismondi's designs for Artemide are the Sintesi Series (1976), encompassing table lamps, floor lamps, clamp lamps, and sconces, along with the Tholos Wall Lamp (1979), the Tebe Floor Lamp (1970s), and the Zen Floor Lamp (1988). Throughout the years, Gismondi also devoted his expertise to the field of education. From 1964 to 1984, he served as a professor of engineering at the Polytechnic University of Milan. During the 1980s, Gismondi became associated with Memphis, an influential and avant-garde design collective led by Ettore Sottsass. Besides offering financial support, he actively contributed his design skills to the group. Gismondi's significant impact on the realm of lighting design has earned him numerous accolades and prestigious awards. Notable among these honors are the Compasso d'Oro Award for Career achievements in 1994, the European Design Prize in 1997, and the Ernst & Young Prize "Entrepreneur of the Year" in both 2008 and 2009. Additionally, Gismondi held esteemed positions within the design community, including the vice presidency of ADI (Association of Industrial Design), as well as important roles at the Ministry for Universities and Research and as a member of the Educational and Scientific Committee of I.S.I.A.
  • Creator:
    Ernesto Gismondi (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.44 in (90 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 33.47 in (85 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Voltage:
    220-240v
  • Lampshade:
    Included
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    toronto, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5934234399812

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