Tolomeo Midi Table Lamp by Artemide
Tolomeo Midi Table Lamp by Artemide
$570.00
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Tolomeo Midi 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 listedDimmable5-year Artemide warranty
Configured here with 2 finishes, 3 ways to mount it, 3000K light and up to 297 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 · 2D CAD · 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 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.
- Fully adjustable, articulated arm structure.
- Tiltable and rotatable diffuser (90 degrees in both directions).
- Fully adjustable, articulated arm structures in extruded aluminum. -Joints and tension control knobs in polished die-cast aluminum. -Tension cables in stainless steel. -Internal tension springs and external tension control cables in stainless steel. -Tiltable and rotatable diffuser (90° in both directions). -Base in weighted steel with stamped aluminum cover.
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: it is made for dry indoor rooms.
Product Details
| Brand | Artemide |
|---|---|
| Collection | Tolomeo Midi |
| Designer | Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina |
| Designed In | 1987 |
| Category | Task / desk lamp |
| Base & Mount Options | Base, Clamp or Inset Pivot |
| Lamping | LED 9W · 3000K |
| Lumens | 297 lumens |
| CCT | 3000K |
| CRI | >80 |
| Controls | Dimmable (On Cord) |
| Voltage | 120-240V |
| Power | Plug-In |
| Finish Options | Aluminum or Anthracite |
| Built From | Arms and diffuser in aluminum; Joints and tension control knobs in polished die-cast aluminum; Tension cables in stainless steel; Base in weighted steel with stamped aluminum cover; Clamp in die-cast aluminum; Internal tension springs and external tension control cables in stainless steel |
| Size | Length 23.6" (600 mm), Height 19.7" (500 mm), Max Extension Height 39.4" (1000 mm), Max Extension Length 37.8" (960 mm) |
| Product Weight | 1.7–7.84 lb depending on version |
| Certification | cULus |
| IP Rating | IP20 (dry indoor locations) |
| LED Life | 50000 hours |
| Recognition | Compasso d'Oro ADI 1989 |
| 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 | 5 options (listed at the end of this page) |
Questions We Hear Most
Base, clamp or pivot: which way should I mount the Tolomeo Midi?
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 Midi 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.
What kind of light does the Tolomeo Midi give?
3000K is a soft warm white; output is 297 lumens per Artemide.
How do I dim or switch the Tolomeo Midi?
Dimmable (on cord), according to Artemide.
How much space does the Tolomeo Midi need?
Plan for Length 23.6" (600 mm), Height 19.7" (500 mm), Max Extension Height 39.4" (1000 mm), Max Extension Length 37.8" (960 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TOL0080 | Aluminum / Base | Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks |
| TOL0084 | Aluminum / Clamp | Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks |
| TOL0082 | Aluminum / Inset Pivot | Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks |
| TOL0085 | Anthracite / Clamp | Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks |
| TOL0083 | Anthracite / Inset Pivot | Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks |
Our Designer's Pick
✔ Designer's Pick◆ Design Icon🏆 Award Winner🇮🇹 Made in ItalyDesigned by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina★ Compasso d'Oro ADI 1989🎬 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 home offices, studios, reading corners and bedside tables; anywhere you want to aim light exactly where you work.
Maybe not for bathrooms, showers, covered porches or outdoor spaces: it is rated IP20 for dry indoor locations.
Our pick: Aluminum, for built-in LED, no bulbs needed and a warm-but-clear 3000K glow. That version ships from Artemide in 2–4 weeks.
— The LoftModern design team
Shipping & Returns
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What are the items you could return?
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2. Incorrect items that were shipped
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