Designed in 1987, the Tolomeo Tavolo desk lamp is the first in a series of lighting solutions created by Michele de Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina for Artemide. It features a polished aluminium articulated arm structure. When fully unfolded, the Tolomeo table lamp can reach a height of up to 130cm. A spring balancing system enables articulation. Ball joints and brackets are made of polished aluminium. The anodised aluminium diffuser can be swivelled in all directions. Tolomeo has become THE desk lamp par excellence and a contemporary design icon. Tolomeo is now available in a smaller size: the Tolomeo Micro, available as a wall light, reading light, and floor lamp. Lightweight, elegant, and very stable thanks to its cast iron base, the powerful light it provides is sure to amaze you.
In 1959, Ernesto Gismondi combines engineering and design and founds Artemide. His motto “The Human Light” represents Man and his well-being, which are at the center of attention during the design of lighting. The brand Artemide very quickly becomes the leader of lighting design and its manufacturing. The publishing house Artemide invests from its beginnings in international groups such as “Memphis” by Ettore Sotsass, a forerunner in the manufacturing of contemporary lighting. Artemide chains collaborations and the successes multiply with: the Nessino Artemide lamp, designed by Giancarlo Mattioli, the Artemide suspension, and the Artemide desk lamp is also part of these iconic creations by Artemide, combining innovative design and retro style from the 70s.