Artemide Tolomeo Classic Table Lamp

An award-winning Artemide design by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina (1987), with every option, spec sheet and lead time on one page.

◆ Design Icon🏆 Award Winner🇮🇹 Made in ItalyDesigned by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina★ Compasso d'Oro ADI 1989🎬 Seen in Skyfall (2012)✓ cULus listedDimmable⚡ Quick Ship options5-year Artemide warranty

The Artemide Tolomeo Classic Table Lamp is a table lamp designed by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina in 1987. In Artemide's words: “"No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it." Michele De Lucchi A study in balance and movement, the Tolomeo table lamp is designed for a fully adjustable direction of light. Created for Artemide in 1987 by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Tolomeo has become an icon almost 30 years after its birth.” Choose finish, how it mounts 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 Tolomeo brochure (PDF)
• IES photometric file
• 3D model

Specifications

• Brand: Artemide
• Model: Tolomeo Classic
• Designer: Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
• Year of design: 1987
• Type: Task / desk lamp
• Mounting: Base, Clamp or Inset Pivot
• Light source: Bulb, E26 · 100W max, LED 10W · 3000K or LED 12W · Tunable White
• Light output: 357–593 lumens depending on version
• Color temperature: 3000K or Tunable White
• Color rendering (CRI): >90 or >80
• Control & dimming: On/Off (On Head), Dimmable (On Head), Dimmable (On Head) / Motion Sensor or Dimmable (Base of diffuser)
• Input voltage: 120V or 120-240V
• Driver / power: Plug-In
• Finishes: Aluminum, Black or White
• Materials: 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; Inset pivot in die-cast aluminum
• Dimensions: Length 30.7" (780 mm), Height 25.4" (645 mm), Base Diameter 9.06" (230 mm), Max Extension Height 50.8" (1290 mm), Max Extension Length 48" (1220 mm)
• Weight: 2.03–10.42 lb depending on version
• Safety listing: cULus
• Ingress protection: IP20 (dry indoor locations)
• Rated life: 50000 hours
• Bulb: Not included
• Awards: Oscar des Architectes d'Intérieur (Paris) 1987; Haus Industrieform Award (Essen) 1987; Compasso d'Oro ADI 1989
• 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: Quick Ship: 3–5 business days; Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks; Special order from Italy: 10–16 weeks depending on option (each item number is listed at the end)
• Artemide item numbers: 18 options (listed at the end of this page)

Features

• Fully adjustable, articulated arm structure
• Tiltable and 360 degrees rotatable diffuser
• Tiltable and rotatable diffuser (90 degrees in both directions)
• Interchangeable plug options accommodate most electrical outlets for global diversity
• Motion sensor automatically senses any movement at a radius of 98 1/2" (2.5m)
• After 12 minutes, if no further motion is detected, light will turn off automatically
• Recognized with Oscar des Architectes d'Intérieur (Paris) 1987; Haus Industrieform Award (Essen) 1987; Compasso d'Oro ADI 1989 (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.

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.

On screen & in museums

Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina's Tolomeo (1987) is one of the best-known task lamps in the world, and it has a screen career too.

• Skyfall (2012): a Tolomeo Basculante table lamp sits on M's desk at MI6

Best for

Home offices, studios, reading corners and bedside tables; anywhere you want to aim light exactly where you work.

Who this is not for

• Anyone expecting a bulb in the box: the bulb versions take 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.
• Anyone who needs it soon when choosing a special-order option: those are ordered from Italy and take 10–16 weeks.

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 Tolomeo 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

Which base should I choose for the Tolomeo Classic Table Lamp?

Artemide offers base, clamp or inset pivot versions: the base version uses a weighted table base; the clamp version uses a clamp that grips the edge of a desk; the inset pivot version uses an inset pivot that sits in a hole drilled in the desktop. Pick a base if you want to move the lamp around, a clamp to keep the desktop clear, or an inset pivot for a permanent, built-in look (our advice).

How long will the Tolomeo Classic Table Lamp take to arrive?

It depends on the option: quick ship options leave Artemide's warehouse in 3–5 business days; standard delivery options leave Artemide's warehouse in 2–4 weeks; special order from italy options leave Artemide's warehouse in 10–16 weeks, plus transit time. The item list at the end of this page shows each option's lead time, and we email the confirmed ship date after you order. Because special-order pieces are made in Italy just for you, they can't be changed or cancelled once we place the order with Artemide. We're always happy to double-check the finish and options with you before you buy.

Which film features the Tolomeo?

A Tolomeo Basculante table lamp sits on M's desk at MI6 in the James Bond film Skyfall (2012).

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

Artemide lists LED 10W 3000K: 593 lumens; LED 10W 3000K motion sensor: 593 lumens; LED 12W Tunable White: 357 lumens. Color temperature: 3000K or Tunable White. Color rendering >90 or >80 CRI. The bulb versions take E26 bulb, 100W max; the bulb is not included.

Can the Tolomeo Classic Table Lamp be dimmed?

Artemide lists the control as: On/Off (On Head), Dimmable (On Head), Dimmable (On Head) / Motion Sensor or Dimmable (Base of diffuser).

What are the dimensions of the Tolomeo Classic Table Lamp?

Artemide publishes: Length 30.7" (780 mm), Height 25.4" (645 mm), Base Diameter 9.06" (230 mm), Max Extension Height 50.8" (1290 mm), Max Extension Length 48" (1220 mm). Weight: 2.03–10.42 lb depending on version. The dimension drawing is in the photos and the spec sheet.

Trade & project orders

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

Delivery

Lead time depends on the option you choose: Quick Ship: 3–5 business days; Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks; Special order from Italy: 10–16 weeks, plus transit time (see the list below). We email the confirmed ship date after you order. Free shipping on orders over $100. Because special-order pieces are made in Italy just for you, they can't be changed or cancelled once we place the order with Artemide. We're always happy to double-check the finish and options with you before you buy.

Artemide item numbers

• TOL0000: Aluminum / Base / Bulb, E26 · 100W max · Quick Ship: 3–5 business days · spec sheet
• TOL0005: Aluminum / Base / LED 10W · 3000K · Quick Ship: 3–5 business days · spec sheet
• TOL0007: Aluminum / Base / LED 10W · 3000K · Motion Sensor · Special order from Italy: 10–16 weeks · spec sheet
• TOL0006: Aluminum / Base / LED 12W · Tunable White · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• TOL0015: Aluminum / Clamp / Bulb, E26 · 100W max · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• TOL0020: Aluminum / Clamp / LED 10W · 3000K · Quick Ship: 3–5 business days · spec sheet
• TOL0009: Aluminum / Clamp / LED 10W · 3000K · Motion Sensor · Special order from Italy: 10–16 weeks · spec sheet
• TOL0021: Aluminum / Clamp / LED 12W · Tunable White · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• TOL0030: Aluminum / Inset Pivot / Bulb, E26 · 100W max · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• TOL0035: Aluminum / Inset Pivot / LED 10W · 3000K · Quick Ship: 3–5 business days · spec sheet
• TOL0008: Aluminum / Inset Pivot / LED 10W · 3000K · Motion Sensor · Special order from Italy: 10–16 weeks · spec sheet
• TOL0036: Aluminum / Inset Pivot / LED 12W · Tunable White · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• TOL0001: Black / Base / Bulb, E26 · 100W max · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• TOL0016: Black / Clamp / Bulb, E26 · 100W max · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• TOL0031: Black / Inset Pivot / Bulb, E26 · 100W max · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• TOL0002: White / Base / Bulb, E26 · 100W max · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• TOL0017: White / Clamp / Bulb, E26 · 100W max · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• TOL0032: White / Inset Pivot / Bulb, E26 · 100W max · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet

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