Tolomeo Tavolo Table Lamp
Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina designed the Tolomeo in 1987, and its spring-balanced arm remains the benchmark every task light is measured against. Aluminium arms, polished die-cast joints and stainless tension cables hold the shade exactly where it is put.
| Designer | Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina (1987) |
|---|---|
| Maker | Artemide, Italy |
| Materials | Aluminium arms and diffuser; polished die-cast aluminium joints; stainless steel tension cables; weighted steel base |
| Dimensions | Maximum height 129 cm; maximum reach 122 cm; base diameter 23 cm; shade diameter 15 cm |
| Finishes | Aluminium, black, white |
| Price | EUR 362 at lampemesteren (RRP EUR 403); bulb not included |
| Recognition | Compasso d'Oro ADI 1989 |
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Why Estate & Design selected it
A study, a library table or a bedside needs light that works as hard as the reader. The Tolomeo does its job without demanding attention, and after nearly forty years in production its mechanism still feels precise. Good design for daily use is the hardest kind to get right.
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