Artemide Table Lamp Castore Table Lamp
Artemide Table Lamp Castore Table Lamp
Artemide Table Lamp Castore Table Lamp
Artemide Table Lamp Castore Table Lamp

Castore Table Lamp

$380

Made by Artemide

Designed by Michele De Lucchi and Huub Ubbens

The Castore emerged from a collaboration between Michele De Lucchi and Huub Ubbens for Artemide, a pairing that brought architectural precision into conversation with the organic warmth of hand-blown glass. Each spherical diffuser is shaped by breath and heat, carrying the subtle individuality of the glassblower's craft.

A tapering stem rises to meet the globe, and the proportion between them gives the lamp its particular stillness. Light does not simply emit from the Castore. It radiates outward, diffusing evenly through the translucent sphere to soften the atmosphere of any surface it occupies.

  • Hand-blown spherical glass diffuser
  • Tapering stem with integrated luminous quality
  • Designed by Michele De Lucchi and Huub Ubbens for Artemide
  • Available in multiple sizes

The form is elemental, a sphere and a line, yet the dialogue between those two gestures defines the lamp's enduring identity. Castore belongs to the canon of Italian lighting design not by ambition, but by the quiet authority of its resolved form.

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Product Details

Details
  • Material: Features a spherical diffuser made of hand-blown glass, with a stem in thermoplastic resin. This stem provides a soft, gradual transition from the bright diffuser to the base, enhancing the lamp’s ambient effect. The base is constructed from zamac.
  • Environment: Suitable for indoor use.
  • Power: 5W
  • Light Output: 402 lumens
  • Voltage: Compatible with 220-240V
  • Switching: Includes a dimmable option with touch-sensitive controls on the base for easy light adjustment.
  • Light Source Type: Integrated LED.
  • Correlated Color Temperature (CCT): Designed for a warm, ambient glow, though specific CCT values may vary by model.
Measurements

H: 12.09" Dia: 5.46" in
H: 31, Dia: 14 cm

 
Shipping & Returns

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Warranty

Luminaire is an authorized retailer of Artemide. The product comes with a full manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who designed the Castore Table Lamp?

The Castore was designed by Michele De Lucchi and Huub Ubbens for Artemide. De Lucchi is one of Italy's most influential designers, known for his work across architecture, product design, and his formative role in the Memphis movement of the 1980s.

Is the Castore diffuser genuinely hand-blown glass?

Yes. The spherical diffuser is hand-blown, meaning each piece carries minor variations inherent to the process. This craft approach gives the lamp its characteristic warmth and soft light diffusion, distinguishing it from molded glass alternatives.

What kind of light quality does the Castore produce?

The Castore produces a soft, omnidirectional glow. The spherical glass diffuser disperses light evenly across its surface rather than directing it as a beam, making it well suited to ambient and accent lighting in residential or hospitality settings.

How does the Castore fit within Artemide's design philosophy?

Artemide has long positioned light as an experiential and emotional medium, articulated in its 'The Human Light' ethos. The Castore exemplifies this by prioritizing atmosphere over function alone, treating the lamp as an object with presence even when unlit.

What sizes is the Castore Table Lamp available in?

The Castore Table Lamp is offered in multiple sizes, allowing it to function as a compact desk accent or a more substantial ambient source. Consulting the product specifications or a design professional can help determine the appropriate scale for a given space.

Brand & Designer

Artemide
Stellar Nebula

Artemide

Founded in 1959 in Milan, Italy, by Ernesto Gismondi and Sergio Mazza, Artemide specializes in human‑centered Italian lighting shaped by innovation and craftsmanship.
Michele De Lucchi
Castore Table Lamp

Michele De Lucchi

Michele De Lucchi is an Italian architect, designer, and artist whose work moves fluently between objects, interiors, buildings, and cultural research. Combining experimental thinking with artisanal sensitivity, he creates designs defined by expressive form, intelligent function, and a deeply human approach to contemporary life.
Huub Ubbens
Castore Table Lamp

Huub Ubbens

Huub Ubbens is a Dutch designer whose work brings clarity, longevity, and human sensitivity to furniture, lighting, and everyday objects. Drawing inspiration from anthropology, cultural exchange, and archetypal forms, he creates understated designs that unite practical purpose, visual balance, and a sophisticated sense of permanence.