Artemide Tolomeo Reading Floor Lamp

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

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The Artemide Tolomeo Reading Floor Lamp is a floor lamp designed by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina in 1987. In Artemide's words: “An extension to the iconic Tolomeo family, Tolomeo reading floor is an adaptation of the iconic Tolomeo table lamp into a reading floor lamp. Available with or without shade.” Choose finish, model 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 reading brochure (PDF)
• IES photometric file
• 2D CAD drawing
• 3D model

Specifications

• Brand: Artemide
• Model: Tolomeo Reading
• Designer: Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
• Year of design: 1987
• Type: Floor Lamp
• Mounting: Base
• Light source: Bulb, E26 · 100W max, LED 10W · 3000K or Bulb, E26 · 75W max
• Light output: 358 lumens
• Color temperature: 3000K
• Color rendering (CRI): >80
• Control & dimming: On/Off (On Head), Dimmable (On Head) or On/Off (On lampholder)
• Input voltage: 120V or 120-240V
• Driver / power: Plug-In
• Finishes: Aluminum, Black, Aluminum / Parchment or Aluminum / Fiber
• Materials: Arm structure in extruded aluminum; Joints and tension control knobs in polished die-cast aluminum; Support cables in stainless steel; Floor support stem in extruded aluminum; Weighted steel base with stamped aluminum; Tension cables in stainless steel
• Dimensions: Height 42.5" (1080 mm), Diameter 7.09" (180 mm), Max Extension Length 34.3" (870 mm)
• Weight: 11.07–11.48 lb depending on version
• Safety listing: cULus
• Ingress protection: IP20 (dry indoor locations)
• Rated life: 50000 hours
• Bulb: Not included
• 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 depending on option (each item number is listed at the end)
• Artemide item numbers: 5 options (listed at the end of this page)

Features

• Fully adjustable, articulated arms
• 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
• Diffuser remains vertical regardless of arm angle
• Fully adjustable articulated arm structure in extruded aluminum in high polished anodized finish. -Joints and tension control knobs in polished die-cast aluminum. -Tension cables in stainless steel. -7” Diameter diffuser available in parchment paper or in pale grey satin and polycarbonate fiber blend. -Diffuser remains vertical regardless of arm angle. -Weighted steel base with stamped aluminum cover

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

Reading chairs, sofas and living rooms; studios that need light without a ceiling fixture.

Who this is not for

• Anyone expecting a bulb in the box: the bulb versions take E26 bulb, 100W max or E26 bulb, 75W 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 Tolomeo reading 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 Tolomeo Reading Floor Lamp, and what color is the light?

Artemide lists 358 lumens. Color temperature: 3000K. Color rendering >80 CRI. The bulb versions take E26 bulb, 100W max or E26 bulb, 75W max; the bulb is not included.

How long will the Tolomeo Reading Floor 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, 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.

Which film features the Tolomeo?

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

Can the Tolomeo Reading Floor Lamp be dimmed?

Artemide lists the control as: On/Off (On Head), Dimmable (On Head) or On/Off (On lampholder).

What are the dimensions of the Tolomeo Reading Floor Lamp?

Artemide publishes: Height 42.5" (1080 mm), Diameter 7.09" (180 mm), Max Extension Length 34.3" (870 mm). Weight: 11.07–11.48 lb depending on version. The dimension drawing is in the photos and the spec sheet.

Can the Tolomeo Reading Floor 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

Lead time depends on the option you choose: Quick Ship: 3–5 business days; Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks, plus transit time (see the list below). We email the confirmed ship date after you order. Free shipping on orders over $100.

Artemide item numbers

• TLS0102: Aluminum / Fiber / Shade / Bulb, E26 · 75W max · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• TLS0100: Aluminum / Parchment / Shade / Bulb, E26 · 75W max · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• TLR0100: Aluminum / Standard / Bulb, E26 · 100W max · Quick Ship: 3–5 business days · spec sheet
• TLR0103: Aluminum / Standard / LED 10W · 3000K · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• TLR0102: Black / Standard / 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.