Artemide, Italy, mid century floor, desk and table lamps, 1970s to 2000s

Artemide is an Italian lighting design company that was founded in 1960 by Ernesto Gismondi and Sergio Mazza. The company is based in Pregnana Milanese, near Milan, Italy.

During the 1960s, Artemide began to produce innovative lighting designs that were heavily influenced by the mid-century modern movement. One of their most iconic designs from this period is the "Eclisse" table lamp, which was created by designer Vico Magistretti in 1967. The lamp features a simple, cylindrical design with a rotating outer shell that can be used to adjust the brightness of the light.

Another notable design from Artemide during this period is the "Tizio" desk lamp, which was created by designer Richard Sapper in 1972. The lamp features a distinctive, angular design with a counterbalanced arm that allows the light to be positioned precisely where it is needed.

Artemide continued to produce innovative lighting designs throughout the 1970s and more... 1980s, collaborating with a number of prominent designers, including Issey Miyake, Mario Botta, Michele De Lucchi, Gae Aulenti, and Ross Lovegrove. In 1987, the company was awarded the Compasso d'Oro, one of the most prestigious awards in the field of industrial design, for their "Tolomeo" desk lamp, which was designed by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina.

Artemide is known for their cutting-edge lighting designs, which range from simple and elegant to complex and sculptural. The company has won numerous awards for their designs over the years, including multiple Compasso d'Oro awards and the Red Dot Design Award. less...