Artemide Castore Table Lamp

An award-winning Artemide design by Michele De Lucchi and Huub Ubbens (2003), with every option, spec sheet and lead time on one page.

🏆 Award Winner🇮🇹 Made in ItalyDesigned by Michele De Lucchi and Huub Ubbens★ Compasso d'Oro ADI 2004Dimmable5-year Artemide warranty

The Artemide Castore Table Lamp is a table lamp designed by Michele De Lucchi and Huub Ubbens in 2003. In Artemide's words: “A spherical-shaped diffuser hand-blown in opaque white glass is enhanced by a removable tapering stem which emits a soft glow. The stem is made of steel with tubing covered in polycarbonate sleeve. Available in table, floor and suspension with 4 different globe sizes and Calice which features a bottom-less globe.” Choose size and the light source on this page.

Spec sheet & downloads

Artemide's spec sheet has the dimension drawing and full technical data. Spec sheets for each item number are linked in the list at the end of this page.

• Spec sheet (PDF)
• Installation instructions (PDF)
• Parts drawing (PDF)
• Artemide Castore brochure (PDF)
• IES photometric file
• 2D CAD drawing
• 3D model

Specifications

• Brand: Artemide
• Model: Castore
• Designer: Michele De Lucchi and Huub Ubbens
• Year of design: 2003
• Type: Table Lamp
• Light source: Bulb, E12 · 4W max, Bulb, E26 · 150W max or Bulb, E26 · 100W max
• Light output: 296 lumens
• Control & dimming: On/Off (On Cord) or Dimmable (On Base)
• Input voltage: 120V
• Finishes: White
• Materials: Diffuser in handblown glass with external etched finish; Stem in steel tubing covered by a tapered sleeve in translucent molded polycarbonate
• Dimensions: Height 12.4" (314 mm), Diameter 5.51" (140 mm), Base Diameter 4.8" (122 mm)
• Weight: 2.45–14.33 lb depending on version
• Ingress protection: IP20 (dry indoor locations)
• Bulb: Not included
• Awards: Design Plus Award (Light + Building) 2004; Red Dot Design Award 2004; Compasso d'Oro ADI 2004
• Warranty: 5-year limited warranty from Artemide (upon product registration)
• Made in: Italy
• Lead time: Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks
• Artemide item numbers: 4 options (listed at the end of this page)

Features

• Tapered sleeve allows for partial soft diffusion of light from diffuser
• Tapered sleeve allows partial soft diffusion of light from diffuser
• Diffuser in white handblown glass with external etched finish. -Stem in steel tubing covered by a tapered sleeve in white translucent molded polycarbonate, allowing for partial soft diffusion of light from diffuser
• Recognized with Design Plus Award (Light + Building) 2004; Red Dot Design Award 2004; Compasso d'Oro ADI 2004 (per Artemide)

About 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.

Huub Ubbens. Born in The Netherlands in 1964, Huub Ubbens ran Artemide’s design department from 1997-2004. Deeply interested in the culture and science of light, he believes light displays both rhythm and geographic influence.

Best for

Side tables, consoles, bedside tables and sideboards; living rooms, bedrooms and hospitality spaces.

Who this is not for

• Anyone expecting a bulb in the box: the bulb versions take E12 bulb, 4W max, E26 bulb, 150W max or E26 bulb, 100W max and the bulb is not included.
• Bathrooms, showers, covered porches or outdoor spaces: it is rated IP20 for dry indoor locations.

Why we carry it

We are an authorized Artemide retailer and have curated design-led lighting since 2009; Artemide is one of the names our clients ask for by name. We list every Castore option from Artemide North America's current price book with its exact item number, spec sheet and lead time, so the light you order is the one you planned.

Care

Our advice: switch off and let it cool, then dust with a soft dry microfiber cloth. Avoid solvents and abrasive cleaners on painted and anodized aluminum. Artemide does not publish separate care instructions.

Frequently asked questions

How bright is the Castore Table Lamp, and what color is the light?

Artemide lists 296 lumens. The bulb versions take E12 bulb, 4W max, E26 bulb, 150W max or E26 bulb, 100W max; the bulb is not included.

How long will the Castore Table Lamp take to arrive?

Standard delivery: leaves Artemide's warehouse in 2–4 weeks, plus transit time. We email your confirmed ship date after you order.

Can the Castore Table Lamp be dimmed?

Artemide lists the control as: On/Off (On Cord) or Dimmable (On Base).

What are the dimensions of the Castore Table Lamp?

Artemide publishes: Height 12.4" (314 mm), Diameter 5.51" (140 mm), Base Diameter 4.8" (122 mm). Weight: 2.45–14.33 lb depending on version. The dimension drawing is in the photos and the spec sheet.

Has the Castore Table Lamp won design awards?

Yes. According to Artemide, the Castore design received: Design Plus Award (Light + Building) 2004; Red Dot Design Award 2004; Compasso d'Oro ADI 2004.

Can the Castore Table Lamp be used in a bathroom or outdoors?

No. It is rated IP20, which means dry indoor locations only.

Trade & project orders

Designers, architects and hospitality buyers: we quote mixed finishes and project quantities. Contact us with your item numbers.

Delivery

Standard delivery: leaves Artemide's warehouse in 2–4 weeks, plus transit time. We email your confirmed ship date after you order. Free shipping on orders over $100.

Artemide item numbers

• 1044115A: 14 / Bulb, E12 · 4W max · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• 1050005A: 25 / Bulb, E26 · 100W max · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• 1049005A: 35 / Bulb, E26 · 150W max · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• 1048005A: 42 / Bulb, E26 · 150W max · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.