Nesso Table Lamp by Artemide

Nesso Table Lamp brings Artemide's Italian design thinking to your space, by Giancarlo Mattioli and Gruppo Architetti Urbanisti Città Nuova.

◆ Design Icon🇮🇹 Made in ItalyDesigned by Giancarlo Mattioli and Gruppo Architetti Urbanisti Città Nuova🏛️ In the MoMA collection🎬 Seen in La Grande Bellezza✓ cULus listed5-year Artemide warranty

Configured here with 2 finishes. Artemide describes it this way: “Nesso is an icon of Italian design from the ’60s, a decade that heralded the conquest of modernity in which design redefined the domestic landscape through the first uses of plastics.”

Specs & Downloads

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

The Design Story

Part of the “Modern Classics” reissued line, Nesso was a marvel of ABS thermoplastic injection-molding when first introduced in 1965 thus bringing industrial materials and methods to the home and office environments. Nesso is an international icon of futuristic, democratic design and in the collection of all major design museums. The table lamp is available in orange and white.

Meet the Designer

Giancarlo Mattioli was an Italian architect with the Gruppo Architetti Urbanisti Città Nuova. Their Nesso lamp (1967), an early showcase for injection-molded plastic, became an icon of Italian pop design.

A Pop Icon on Screen

The Nesso has a cameo in Paolo Sorrentino's Oscar-winning La Grande Bellezza (2013), and the MoMA Design Store lists it as part of MoMA's collection.

Why You'll Love It

• Injected body and diffuser in molded ABS thermoplastic.
• 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, it is made for dry indoor rooms and special-order options come from Italy in 10–16 weeks.

Product Details

Questions We Hear Most

Is a bulb included with the Nesso?

No. The bulb versions take E12 bulb, 4×25W max. A warm 2700K LED bulb gives the most natural glow (our advice).

When will my Nesso ship?

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.

Where have I seen the Nesso before?

Perhaps in La Grande Bellezza (2013), Paolo Sorrentino's Oscar winner. It is also in MoMA's collection, according to the MoMA Design Store.

How do I dim or switch the Nesso?

On/off (on cord), according to Artemide.

How much space does the Nesso need?

Plan for Height 13.4" (340 mm), Diameter 21.3" (540 mm), Base Diameter 8.27" (210 mm) (Artemide's figures). The line drawing in the gallery shows every measurement.

Is the Nesso 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 Nesso is a perfect example: thoughtful engineering, honest materials and a shape you will not tire of.

Shipping Info

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