Artemide Tolomeo Lamps
The luminaires of the renowned Italian manufacturer enrich facilities and public areas worldwide. The designs are created in cooperation with renowned designers, material and processing quality sine at the highest level.
FAQs
The Tolomeo range now comprises over 30 variants in various sizes (Micro, Mini, Midi, Tavolo/Standard, Mega) and styles: table lamps, floor lamps, wall lamps, ceiling lamps, pendant lamps and clamp lamps. Well-known model names include Tavolo, Micro, Mini, Mega Terra, Lettura (reading lamp), Basculante (with fabric shade), Faretto (wall spotlight), Diffusore and Pinza (clamp lamp). Many variants are also available with a classic bulb holder or integrated LED.
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The standard Tolomeo (Tavolo, Mega, Lettura) has an E27 socket. It is compatible with halogen or LED bulbs; the bulb is not included with purchase. Models with a permanently integrated LED cannot be retrofitted, but are usually dimmable.
The Tolomeo Micro (Tavolo/Terra/Parete) uses an E14 socket – smaller than that found on the larger models. Here too, both halogen and LED bulbs can be used; an LED bulb with a maximum of 6 watts is usually recommended.
The classic Lettura with an E27 socket can be dimmed using a suitable dimmable bulb. The LED version (Tolomeo Lettura LED) is also available in a dimmable version.
A genuine Artemide Tolomeo can be recognised by several features: the Artemide logo is embossed on the underside of the lamp base; there is a transparent sticker with black lettering on the articulated arm; the joint itself also bears the manufacturer’s logo; and there is another original sticker on the lower part of the lamp head.
The Mega floor lamp uses an E27 socket; a dimmable LED bulb (e.g. 1x21W LED DIM) is recommended. The bulb is not included.
The Mega Terra floor lamp has a base diameter of 33 cm and a maximum height of up to 238 cm, with an adjustable arm length of 103–117 cm. The shade is available in three diameters: 32, 36 or 42 cm.
At its heart is the ingenious cable-pull and spring-balancing system, which holds the articulated arm securely in any position without slipping – designer Michele De Lucchi came up with the idea whilst watching anglers. Added to this are the minimalist aluminium design, the high flexibility of the lamp head (rotates 360°) and the fact that it won the Compasso d’Oro in 1989 and remains the world’s best-selling designer lamp to this day.
Prices vary considerably depending on the model and version: clamp lamps and small micro models start at around €130–200, the standard Tavolo usually costs between €250–350, whilst larger floor lamps such as the Mega Terra or Lettura cost around €350–900, depending on the retailer, colour and whether they are LED or halogen models.
Yes, the Tavolo and Mini versions are classic desk lamps. For small tables with a laptop, the compact, focused light of the Micro version is sufficient; for larger desks with a monitor, retailers tend to recommend the larger Tavolo or Mini for more comfortable, glare-free lighting.
