Technical refinement meets conceptual depth - Tolomeo Desk Lamp
Artemide's 'Human Light' philosophy centers on the relationship between light, space, and human experience. The brand believes lighting should enhance everyday wellbeing through emotional, psychological, and physiological engagement. Their approach combines Italian craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, embodying 'subtraction as beauty' - giving more with less.
Signature$495-$705
The 1986 icon by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina. Compasso d'Oro 1989 winner with spring-balanced aluminum arms and fully adjustable positioning.
Signature$550-$970
Richard Sapper's 1972 masterpiece. Counterweighted arms with low-voltage halogen technology. MoMA permanent collection and Compasso d'Oro 1979 winner.
Signature$365-$440
Vico Magistretti's 1967 design with rotating inner shade that 'eclipses' the light. Compasso d'Oro 1967 winner, in MoMA permanent collection.
Signature$490
Giancarlo Mattioli's 1967 mushroom-shaped ABS resin lamp. Bold space-age design that became an icon of 1960s Italian modernism.
$1,110
Floor version of the iconic Tolomeo with the same spring-balanced articulated arms. Polished aluminum body with adjustable head.
$700-$755
Modern LED task lamp by Naoto Fukasawa. Continuous dimming, articulated arm, and rotatable head for precise light direction.
$950-$1,375
Matteo Thun's elegant lamp with hand-blown Murano glass shade and brass or bronze base. Warm ambient lighting for refined spaces.
🇮🇹 IT · $300-$10,000+
Flos revolutionizes artificial lighting by seamlessly combining technology with emotion, integrating light into architecture while embracing a philosophy of 'less but better.' Founded in 1962, the company operates as a think tank where designers and management collaborate to create objects that are forms of expression, with as many stylistic interpretations as there are languages in the world.
🇬🇧 GB · $200-$1,000
Anglepoise pioneered the articulated task lamp in 1932, combining engineering precision with timeless design. Founded by automotive engineer George Carwardine, the brand embodies British industrial heritage with its revolutionary constant spring tension mechanism that delivers ultimate flexibility and perfect balance. Their philosophy centers on good design being built to last, made with care, and created with purpose.
🇩🇰 DK · $300-$15,000+
Louis Poulsen believes form follows function, seeking not just to design lamps but to shape light itself. The company creates products that provide indirect, soft, and inviting lighting tailored to reflect and support the rhythm of natural light. Their deep-felt respect for architecture and understanding of the emotional effect of lighting guide every design.
🇸🇪 SE · $500-$3,000
Wastberg creates lighting that answers fundamental human needs, both physical and emotional. Founded on the manifesto 'Lamps for Neanderthal Man,' the brand believes in creating 'modern-day fires' - light that shines for us, not on us. Their philosophy balances advanced technology with the immeasurable aspects of good lighting: emotion, comfort, and well-being.
🇫🇮 FI · $400-$5,000
Artek embodies the Nordic interpretation of modernism, synthesizing art and technology to create furniture designed for longevity - physical, functional, and aesthetic. Founded on the belief that if a Finnish birch tree takes 50-80 years to grow, the furniture made from it should last at least as long. Their approach emphasizes clarity, functionality, and poetic simplicity, with organic curves that humanize modernist ideals.
🇺🇸 US · $500-$15,000+
Herman Miller pioneered American modernism with a steadfast belief in bringing integrity to design. The company emphasizes human-centered design, durability, and honest materials. Products are designed for repeated use with repair and reassembly using standard parts.