Description
Product advantages: Desk lamp Tolomeo Micro Aluminium
- An icon of Italian design created in 1987 by Michele de Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina for Artemide
- A remarkably precise articulated arm mechanism for smoothly directing the light
- A technical structure made of aluminium and steel cables that combines lightness and stability
- Awarded the Compasso d’Oro in 1989, the Tolomeo has established itself as a benchmark in contemporary design
Artemide Tolomeo Micro Aluminum Desk Lamp, the ultimate icon of functional design
Created in 1987 by Michele de Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, the Tolomeo Micro lamp has established itself as one of the most influential lighting fixtures in contemporary design. A true manifesto of elegant functionality, it reinvents the classic Desk lamp by combining precision engineering, minimalist aesthetics, and Italian craftsmanship.
Technical architecture that has become a signature
The Tolomeo Micro lamp captivates with its clean, perfectly balanced design. Its articulated aluminum arm structure, combined with stainless steel tension cables, reveals a bold technical aesthetic reminiscent of the world of engineering. The visible joints and the swiveling head made of deep-drawn Aluminium create a graphic silhouette that has become iconic. This minimalist visual language is fully in keeping with the tradition of Italian industrial design.
Precise lighting designed for everyday use
Designed to support work and reading activities, the Tolomeo desk lamp offers great freedom of movement. Its spring-balanced system ensures remarkable stability while allowing for precise adjustment of height and tilt. The swiveling head diffuses an even, comfortable light—ideal for a desk, a study area, or a reading table.
An iconic piece from the Artemide universe
Produced by Artemide and manufactured in Italy, the Tolomeo Micro lamp belongs to one of the most famous families of designer lighting fixtures. Available in a wide range of finishes and in the new Color Matte shades—such as Klein blue, green, or lilac—it fits seamlessly into both minimalist interiors and creative offices. Its balance of visible technology and formal elegance makes it an essential piece in the design landscape.
Choosing the Tolomeo Micro lamp means embracing an object where mechanical precision becomes functional beauty. Whether on an architect’s desk, a console table, or a bookcase, it brings a luminous presence that is at once discreet, intelligent, and timeless.
In detail:
Variation : Aluminium
Brand : Artemide
Designer : Giancarlo Fassina - Michele de Lucchi
Type : Desk lamp
Colour : Aluminium
Material : Extruded aluminium articulated arm structure - Die-cast aluminium joints and tension control knobs - Stainless steel tension cables - Stainless steel internal tension springs and external tension cables - Weighed steel Base with stamped aluminium Lid
- Dimensions : Base: Ø 17 cm - Folded position: H 37 x W 45 cm - Max. height (max. extension): H 73 cm - Max. length (max. extension): W 69 cm
- Weight : 8.36 lb
- Characteristics : Design Icon – Founded in 1987 - Made in Italy - Articulated arm and swivel head - Highly stable spring-balanced system - Adjustable height and tilt - Built-in switch under the lampshade - Even, comfortable light - Bulb (not included): 1 x E14 LED MAX 6W - Awards: Compasso d’Oro 1989, SNAI Interior Architects’ Oscar 1987, Designit Selected Product – A.P.C.I. Paris 2001
- Country of Manufacture : Italy
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