Tolomeo Classic

Designed by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina for Artemide, 1987. Winner of the Compasso d’Oro 1989.

The Tolomeo Classic is the definitive floor lamp expression of Artemide’s most celebrated design. It shares the same self-tensioning cable-and-arm balancing system as the original table lamp, standing on a weighted disc base and extending through a single articulated arm to a polished aluminium shade. It moves effortlessly, holds its position without locking mechanisms, and directs light with the same precision that made the Tolomeo family famous.

Available with an integrated dimmer on the head unit and with Tunable White LED technology, the Tolomeo Classic can transition between warm and cool colour temperatures to suit the time of day and task at hand. This is a lamp for reading, for drawing, for concentrated work — engineered to serve without drawing attention to itself, and beautiful enough to earn attention regardless.

About the DesignersMichele De Lucchi trained at the University of Florence and was a founding member of the Memphis Group before heading design at Olivetti. Giancarlo Fassina contributed rigorous mechanical engineering to the collaboration. The Tolomeo has been in continuous production since 1987 and is part of the permanent collection of MoMA New York.

SpecificationsDesigner: Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo FassinaBrand: ArtemideYear: 1987 (Classic floor version)Materials: Die-cast and extruded aluminiumFinish: Polished aluminiumLight source: E26 LED compatible; Tunable White LED option availableOptions: Integrated dimmer, motion sensor (PIR), Tunable WhiteCountry of manufacture: ItalyLead time: 10–14 weeks from order confirmation.Warranty: 2 yearsAward: Compasso d’Oro 1989

Available Through Le Belle ArtiLe Belle Arti is an authorized Artemide dealer serving Edmonton and Calgary. Contact us to discuss configuration options or visit our showroom to see the Tolomeo family in person.

Available in various sizes, top materials, and base finishes to accommodate different spaces and design preferences.

For full specifications, materials, and configuration options, visit the Artemide official website.

Material: Extruded aluminium, steel cable | Light source: LED | Year: 1987 | Compasso d'Or 1989 | Collection: Tolomeo

Michele De Lucchi is an Italian architect and designer born in 1951 in Ferrara. A central figure in the Memphis movement, he later became one of Artemide's most prolific collaborators. His work spans from the iconic Tolomeo desk lamp to major architectural projects worldwide.

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