Nur Ceiling Light by Artemide

Nur Ceiling Light is an award-winning piece of Italian lighting design, by Ernesto Gismondi.

🏆 Award Winner🇮🇹 Made in ItalyDesigned by Ernesto Gismondi★ Red Dot Design Award 2004✓ cULus listedDimmable5-year Artemide warranty

Configured here with 5 finishes, 3000K light and up to 2022 lumens. Artemide describes it this way: “An extreme geometric synthesis of optics par excellence, Nur manifests its presence through a monolithic and mono-material body. The essential and geometrically calibrated lines of a perfect parabola conceal an optical heart that perfectly controls the emission, without…”

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Spec sheet · Install guide · Brochure · IES file · 2D CAD · 3D model

The Design Story

A system for the metamorphosis of light, Nur creates indirect light accompanied by a subtle “halo” effect on the ceiling. Aluminum molded body, polycarbonate lower diffuser, upper cap is transparent borosilicate glass. Nur ceiling is available in aluminum, grey, glossy black, glossy white, glossy orange, glossy green, glossy grey.

Meet the Designer

Ernesto Gismondi (1931–2020), an aeronautical engineer by training, founded Artemide in 1960 with Sergio Mazza and led it for six decades, turning it into one of the world's leading lighting companies. He also designed many Artemide lamps himself, and in 2018 he received a Compasso d'Oro career award.

Why You'll Love It

• Recognized with Red Dot Design Award 2004.
• High color rendering (90+ CRI) keeps paper, wood and skin tones true.
• Subtle indirect lighting creating a halo on the ceiling.
• Dimmer Adaptor 0-10V to Wireless(W001-00355).
• Body of the lamp in aluminum. -Lower diffuser in polycarbonate.

Made for Real Life

Perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and hospitality spaces. Good to know: the bulb versions need E26 bulbs, which are not included, it is made for dry indoor rooms and an electrician should hardwire it.

Product Details

Questions We Hear Most

What kind of light does the Nur give?

3000K is a soft warm white; output is between 918–2022 lumens depending on version per Artemide.

When will my Nur ship?

Standard delivery: leaves Artemide's warehouse in 2–4 weeks, plus transit time. We email your confirmed ship date after you order.

How do I dim or switch the Nur?

Dimmable 0-10v, dimmable 2-wire*, dimmable 2-wire or dimmable 2-wire**, according to Artemide.

How much space does the Nur need?

Plan for Height 16.9" (430 mm), Diameter 21.7" (550 mm), Max Height from ceiling 86.6" (2200 mm) (Artemide's figures). The line drawing in the gallery shows every measurement.

Why is the Nur considered a design classic?

It has been recognized with Red Dot Design Award (2004), per Artemide, and was designed by Ernesto Gismondi.

Is the Nur made for outdoor or bathroom use?

It is meant for dry indoor rooms only (IP20), so keep it away from showers and porches.

Why We Love It

LoftModern is an authorized Artemide retailer. Artemide lights are built to be lived with for decades, and the Nur is a perfect example: thoughtful engineering, honest materials and a shape you will not tire of.

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