Tolomeo Classic Table Lamp by Artemide

Tolomeo Classic Table Lamp is an award-winning piece of Italian lighting design, by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina.

◆ Design Icon🏆 Award Winner🇮🇹 Made in ItalyDesigned by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina★ Compasso d'Oro ADI 1989🎬 Seen in Skyfall (2012)✓ cULus listedDimmable⚡ Quick Ship options5-year Artemide warranty

Configured here with 3 finishes, 3 ways to mount it, 2 color temperatures and up to 593 lumens. Artemide describes it this way: “Icon of Italian design and the result of the brainchild of designers Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, the Tolomeo lamp was launched on the market in 1987. It embodies the perfect balance between functionality and aesthetics.”

Specs & Downloads

Spec sheet · Install guide · Parts drawing · Brochure · IES file · 3D model

The Design Story

The design of the Tolomeo is characterized by clean and minimalist lines, with a structure made of aluminum. This material gives the lamp not only a modern and sophisticated look but also remarkable lightness and robustness. The lamp head, adjustable in all directions, is equipped with a stamped aluminum reflector that ensures uniform light distribution, making it ideal for various lighting needs. One of the distinctive elements of the Tolomeo is its articulated arm system.

— Artemide

Meet the Designers

Michele De Lucchi (born 1951 in Ferrara) is an Italian architect and designer and was a member of the Memphis group in the 1980s. With Giancarlo Fassina he designed the Tolomeo in 1987, which won the Compasso d'Oro in 1989 and grew into a whole family, from Micro to Mega.

Giancarlo Fassina is an Italian designer and a longtime Artemide collaborator. His technical precision was key to the Tolomeo, which he co-designed with Michele De Lucchi in 1987.

Famous on Screen

Look closely at M's desk in the James Bond film Skyfall (2012): that is a Tolomeo Basculante table lamp. Few lamps say "serious work happens here" quite like a Tolomeo.

Why You'll Love It

• Recognized with Oscar des Architectes d'Intérieur (Paris) 1987, Haus Industrieform Award (Essen) 1987 and Compasso d'Oro ADI 1989.
• Mount it on a weighted table base, on a clamp that grips the edge of a desk or on an inset pivot that sits in a hole drilled in the desktop.
• Tunable white lets you shift from warm evening light to crisp daytime white.
• A motion-sensor version switches itself off when you walk away.
• High color rendering (90+ CRI) keeps paper, wood and skin tones true.

Made for Real Life

Perfect for home offices, studios, reading corners and bedside tables; anywhere you want to aim light exactly where you work. Good to know: the bulb versions need E26 bulbs, which are not included, it is made for dry indoor rooms and special-order options come from Italy in 10–16 weeks.

Product Details

Questions We Hear Most

Base, clamp or pivot: which way should I mount the Tolomeo Classic?

A base lets you move the lamp anywhere; a clamp frees up the whole desktop; an inset pivot is the most permanent and cleanest look, set into a hole in the desk. Pick the one that matches how you work (our advice).

When will my Tolomeo Classic ship?

Quick Ship options ship in 3–5 business days; Standard delivery options ship in 2–4 weeks; Special order from Italy options ship in 10–16 weeks from Artemide's warehouse (see the part number table at the bottom). We email your confirmed ship date after you order. A gentle note on special orders: they are made in Italy just for you, so they can't be changed or cancelled once ordered. Message us anytime to confirm your choices first.

Is the Tolomeo the lamp on M's desk in Skyfall?

Yes: M's desk at MI6 in Skyfall (2012) has a Tolomeo Basculante table lamp.

What kind of light does the Tolomeo Classic give?

3000K is a soft warm white; tunable white lets you move from warm to cool; output is between 357–593 lumens depending on version per Artemide.

How do I dim or switch the Tolomeo Classic?

On/off (on head), dimmable (on head), dimmable (on head) / motion sensor or dimmable (base of diffuser), according to Artemide. The motion-sensor version switches itself off when nobody is around.

How much space does the Tolomeo Classic need?

Plan for Length 30.7" (780 mm), Height 25.4" (645 mm), Base Diameter 9.06" (230 mm), Max Extension Height 50.8" (1290 mm), Max Extension Length 48" (1220 mm) (Artemide's figures). The line drawing in the gallery shows every measurement.

Why We Love It

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

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