Dioscuri Table Lamp by Artemide
Dioscuri Table Lamp by Artemide
$305.00
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Dioscuri Table Lamp is an award-winning piece of Italian lighting design, by Michele De Lucchi.
🏆 Award WinnerMade in Poland and ItalyDesigned by Michele De Lucchi★ Red Dot Design Award 2000✓ cULus listedDimmable5-year Artemide warranty
Configured here with a white finish. Artemide describes it this way: “The simple geometric shape of the spherical diffuser makes this an iconic product and ensures uniform diffusion of light through the acid-etched blown glass.”
Specs & Downloads
Spec sheet · Install guide · Parts drawing · Brochure · IES file · 2D CAD · 3D model
The Design Story
A globe-like diffuser of acid-etched blown glass atop a thermoplastic base. Dioscuri is available in 4 sizes which are all dimmable aside from the smallest. A multiple design-award winner, the luminaire is offered in table, wall and ceiling versions. Outdoor application options.
Meet the Designer
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.
Why You'll Love It
- Recognized with Red Dot Design Award 2000 and Design Plus Award (Light + Building) 2000.
- Base in thermoplastic resin -Acid-etched diffuser made out of handblown glass.
- 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 side tables, consoles, bedside tables and sideboards; living rooms, bedrooms and hospitality spaces. Good to know: the bulb versions need E12 bulbs, which are not included and it is made for dry indoor rooms.
Product Details
| Brand | Artemide |
|---|---|
| Collection | Dioscuri |
| Designer | Michele De Lucchi |
| Designed In | 2000 |
| Category | Table Lamp |
| Lamping | Bulb, E12 · 4W max or Bulb, E26 · 100W max |
| Controls | On/Off (On Cord) or Dimmable (On Cord)* |
| Voltage | 120V |
| Finish Options | White |
| Built From | Base in thermoplastic resin; Acid-etched diffuser made out of handblown glass |
| Size | Height 5.39" (137 mm), Diameter 5.51" (140 mm) |
| Product Weight | 1.41–9.04 lb depending on version |
| Certification | cULus |
| IP Rating | IP20 (dry indoor locations) |
| Bulb Included | No |
| Recognition | Red Dot Design Award 2000; Design Plus Award (Light + Building) 2000 |
| Warranty | 5-year limited warranty from Artemide (upon product registration) |
| Made In | Poland and Italy |
| Lead Time | Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks |
| Part Numbers | 4 options (listed at the end of this page) |
Questions We Hear Most
Is a bulb included with the Dioscuri?
No. The bulb versions take E12 bulb, 4W max or E26 bulb, 100W max. A warm 2700K LED bulb gives the most natural glow (our advice).
When will my Dioscuri 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 Dioscuri?
On/off (on cord) or dimmable (on cord)*, according to Artemide.
How much space does the Dioscuri need?
Plan for Height 5.39" (137 mm), Diameter 5.51" (140 mm) (Artemide's figures). The line drawing in the gallery shows every measurement.
Why is the Dioscuri considered a design classic?
It has been recognized with Red Dot Design Award (2000) and Design Plus Award (Light + Building) (2000), per Artemide, and was designed by Michele De Lucchi.
Is the Dioscuri 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 Dioscuri 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1034118A | 14 / Bulb, E12 · 4W max | Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks |
| 0146018A | 25 / Bulb, E26 · 100W max · Dimmer | Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks |
| 0147018A | 35 / Bulb, E26 · 100W max · Dimmer | Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks |
| 0254018A | 42 / Bulb, E26 · 100W max · Dimmer | Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks |
Our Designer's Pick
✔ Designer's Pick🏆 Award WinnerMade in Poland and ItalyDesigned by Michele De Lucchi★ Red Dot Design Award 2000✓ cULus listedDimmable5-year Artemide warranty
We keep coming back to the Dioscuri Table Lamp for easy dimming and an award-winning design (Red Dot Design Award). Designed by Michele De Lucchi, and a Red Dot Design Award winner.
Perfect for side tables, consoles, bedside tables and sideboards; living rooms, bedrooms and hospitality spaces.
Maybe not for anyone expecting a bulb in the box: the bulb versions take E12 bulb, 4W max or E26 bulb, 100W max and the bulb is not included.
Our pick: Bulb, E12 · 4W 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
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