Artemide Table Lamp Lesbo Table Lamp
Artemide Table Lamp Lesbo Table Lamp
Artemide Table Lamp Lesbo Table Lamp
Artemide Table Lamp Lesbo Table Lamp
Artemide Table Lamp Lesbo Table Lamp
Artemide Table Lamp Lesbo Table Lamp
Artemide Table Lamp Lesbo Table Lamp

Lesbo Table Lamp

$2,100

Made by Artemide

Angelo Mangiarotti designed the Lesbo in 1967, and the form has never needed revision. Its mushroom silhouette belongs to that rare category of objects that appear inevitable rather than invented - a proportion arrived at through structural logic, not aesthetic calculation.

The diffuser is hand-blown Murano glass, frosted to absorb and redistribute light from within. There is no glare, no hotspot. The result is a warm, atmospheric glow that fills a room without demanding attention.

  • Hand-blown frosted Murano glass diffuser
  • Polished metal base
  • Original design: 1967
  • Produced by Artemide, Italy

Mangiarotti believed that honesty of form produces its own beauty. The Lesbo is a direct expression of that conviction: no ornament, no gesture beyond what structure requires. Decades after its introduction, it remains one of the most quietly authoritative objects in postwar Italian design.

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Product Details

Details
  • Material: Hand-blown glass diffuser with reflective metal base.
  • Environment: Suitable for indoor use.
  • Power and Light Output: 15W LED; approx 1180 lumens.
  • Voltage: Compatible with 220-240V systems.
Measurements

H: 14.43" Dia: 20.28" in
H: 37, Dia: 52 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 Artemide Lesbo lamp and when?

The Lesbo was designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide in 1967. Mangiarotti was a Milanese architect and designer known for his rigorous structural thinking and his work across furniture, sculpture, and industrial design.

Is the Lesbo lamp's glass diffuser still hand-blown?

Yes. The diffuser continues to be produced in hand-blown Murano glass, maintaining the craft process that defines the lamp's soft, even light distribution and its subtle variation in form.

What kind of light quality does the Lesbo produce?

The frosted glass diffuser filters and softens the light source, casting a warm, ambient glow rather than directed illumination. It is well suited to living spaces where atmosphere and proportion are priorities.

How does the Lesbo lamp fit within Angelo Mangiarotti's broader practice?

Mangiarotti worked across architecture, furniture, and product design with a consistent focus on structural integrity and material clarity. The Lesbo reflects his approach of allowing form to emerge from the logic of the object itself rather than from applied decoration.

Is the Artemide Lesbo considered a design collectible?

The Lesbo is widely recognized as an icon of Italian postwar design and is included in major design museum collections. Early production examples are sought by collectors, while the current Artemide edition maintains the original specifications.

Brand

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.