Founded in 1959 in Milan by Ernesto Gismondi and Sergio Mazza, Artemide has become a global icon of Italian lighting, shaping the history of contemporary design with its fusion of innovation, craftsmanship and human-centered philosophy. Guided by the principle of The Human & Responsible Light, the company approaches illumination as both a technological frontier and an emotional experience, developing pieces that enhance well-being while respecting material integrity and environmental responsibility. Its collaborations with architects and designers such as Vico Magistretti, Richard Sapper, Michele De Lucchi, Zaha Hadid and Herzog & de Meuron have produced some of the most celebrated lamps of the past century, including Eclisse, Tizio and Tolomeo, now part of museum collections worldwide. With production rooted in Italy and supported by dedicated research laboratories, Artemide continues to explore the poetry of light through experimentation, cultural inquiry and a timeless commitment to design excellence.
