Tolomeo Mega Pendant Light by Artemide
Tolomeo Mega Pendant Light by Artemide
$830.00
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Tolomeo Mega Pendant Light brings Artemide's Italian design thinking to your space, by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina.
◆ Design Icon🇮🇹 Made in ItalyDesigned by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina🎬 Seen in Skyfall (2012)✓ cULus listedDimmable5-year Artemide warranty
Configured here with a aluminum finish. 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. In the Mega Suspension version, the Tolomeo diffuser, in two different sizes, is simply suspended for a simple and stylish solution both stand-alone and coordinated with the wide range of versions from the Tolomeo family.
— 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
- Mounting to standard electrical junction boxes.
- Structure in aluminum and injected molded polycarbonate. -Suspension cables in stainless steel. -Diffusers available in parchment paper, pale grey satin or black fabric. -Mounting to standard electrical junction boxes. -Ceiling mounting plate in aluminum for all diffuser finishes.
- Made by Artemide, the Milan lighting house behind some of the most collected lamps of the last fifty years.
Made for Real Life
Perfect for dining tables, kitchen islands, entries and open-plan living 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
| Brand | Artemide |
|---|---|
| Collection | Tolomeo Mega |
| Designer | Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina |
| Designed In | 1987 |
| Category | Pendant Light |
| Shade Options | 17" Shade · Parchment, 17" Shade · Fiber, 21" Shade · Parchment, 21" Shade · Fiber, 17" Shade · Black or 21" Shade · Black |
| Lamping | Bulb, E26 · 150W max or Bulb, · 1×150W max |
| Controls | Dimmable 2-Wire |
| Voltage | 120V |
| Finish Options | Aluminum |
| Built From | Structure in aluminum and injection-molded polycarbonate; Suspension cables in stainless steel |
| Size | Base Width 1.97" (50 mm), Base Diameter 7.09" (180 mm), Max Height from ceiling 78.7" (2000 mm) |
| Product Weight | 2.75–4.28 lb depending on version |
| Certification | cULus |
| IP Rating | IP20 (dry indoor locations) |
| Bulb Included | No |
| Seen On Screen | Skyfall (2012): a Tolomeo Basculante table lamp sits on M's desk at MI6 |
| Warranty | 5-year limited warranty from Artemide (upon product registration) |
| Made In | Italy |
| Lead Time | Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks |
| Part Numbers | 6 options (listed at the end of this page) |
Questions We Hear Most
Is a bulb included with the Tolomeo Mega?
No. The bulb versions take E26 bulb, 150W max or · 1×150W max. A warm 2700K LED bulb gives the most natural glow (our advice).
When will my Tolomeo Mega ship?
Standard delivery: leaves Artemide's warehouse in 2–4 weeks, plus transit time. We email your confirmed ship date after you order.
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.
How do I dim or switch the Tolomeo Mega?
Dimmable 2-wire, according to Artemide.
How much space does the Tolomeo Mega need?
Plan for Base Width 1.97" (50 mm), Base Diameter 7.09" (180 mm), Max Height from ceiling 78.7" (2000 mm) (Artemide's figures). The line drawing in the gallery shows every measurement.
Is the Tolomeo Mega 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 Tolomeo Mega is a perfect example: thoughtful engineering, honest materials and a shape you will not tire of.
Shipping Info
| Lead Time | Standard delivery: leaves Artemide's warehouse in 2–4 weeks, plus transit time. We email your confirmed ship date after you order. |
|---|---|
| Ships From | United States |
| Shipping | Free shipping on orders over $100 |
Part Numbers
| Part # | Option | Lead Time |
|---|---|---|
| TLM1008 | 17" Shade · Black / Bulb, · 1×150W max | Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks |
| TLM1001 | 17" Shade · Fiber / Bulb, E26 · 150W max | Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks |
| TLM1000 | 17" Shade · Parchment / Bulb, E26 · 150W max | Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks |
| TLM1010 | 21" Shade · Black / Bulb, · 1×150W max | Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks |
| TLM1005 | 21" Shade · Fiber / Bulb, E26 · 150W max | Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks |
| TLM1004 | 21" Shade · Parchment / Bulb, E26 · 150W max | Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks |
Our Designer's Pick
✔ Designer's Pick◆ Design Icon🇮🇹 Made in ItalyDesigned by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina🎬 Seen in Skyfall (2012)✓ cULus listedDimmable5-year Artemide warranty
The Tolomeo is the lamp we recommend most often. It is endlessly adjustable, quietly beautiful in plain aluminum, and there is a version for almost every corner of a home.
Perfect for dining tables, kitchen islands, entries and open-plan living spaces.
Maybe not for anyone expecting a bulb in the box: the bulb versions take E26 bulb, 150W max or · 1×150W max and the bulb is not included.
Our pick: Bulb, E26 · 150W max. That version ships from Artemide in 2–4 weeks.
— The LoftModern design team
Shipping & Returns
Free Shipping within the U.S. for orders over $100.
Because many of our pieces are made to order or specially sourced, most items are considered final sale.
What are the items you could return?
1. Items received damaged or broken
2. Incorrect items that were shipped
3. Defective items
A replacement will be shipped right away.
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Address: LoftModern, a division of Modern Design Center, Inc., 337 N Vineyard Ave, Ontario, CA 91764, USA
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