By 1965, Polluce, a floor lamp designed by Enzo Mari and Anna Fasolis, and Eclisse, an innovative table lamp by Vico Magistretti destined to become a 1970s design classic, had already been created. A few years later, the collaboration with Gio Ponti led to the creation of Fato, a luminous object with a dual function: a lamp and a display cabinet.

Between the 1960s and the 1990s, the Artemide catalogue continued to grow and evolve through an ongoing exploration of materials and the design language of the time. Designers such as Richard Sapper, with the Tizio lamp, and Ettore Sottsass, with his Callimaco, further enhanced the brand’s reputation, which reached its peak in 1987 with the launch of the iconic Tolomeo table lamp. This model marked a defining moment in Artemide’s history, establishing the company among the leading manufacturers of designer lighting and earning it the prestigious Compasso d’Oro award.

In the years that followed, Artemide continued to drive technological and manufacturing innovation through an ongoing process of research and experimentation. In 1991, the company acquired VeArt, a historic Venetian glassworks, with which it launched numerous collections featuring handcrafted blown glass. In 2000, Artemide introduced the Modern Classic collection, bringing together some of its most iconic designs, and presented Sui and Kaio, the first lamps to harness LED technology, designed by Carlotta de Bevilacqua and Ernesto Gismondi.

In 2006, the company unveiled My White Light, a collection entirely dedicated to Tunable White technology, which allows the colour temperature of white light to be dynamically adjusted.

Later, in 2015, with the opening of its new Innovation Center, Artemide embarked on a series of experiments exploring the potential of high-intensity light, no longer merely as a source of illumination, but also as a means of transmission, an artistic medium and an integral part of a multilayered system.

As part of its ongoing process of renewal and reinvention, Artemide is increasingly expanding its focus on architectural lighting systems and flexible lighting solutions. The company positions itself as a partner in larger-scale projects that move beyond the individual lamp as a standalone object, delving deeper into the very essence of light itself. Artemide’s new solutions interact with one another, creating a coordinated, responsive lighting environment that adapts not only to users’ needs, but also to the architectural structure of each space.

Artemide also offers a wide range of outdoor lighting solutions, designed to shape luminous landscapes in both public and private spaces.

Among Artemide’s many experiments over the years, particular mention should be made of its exploration of seating design, which led to the creation of the Selene chair in 1969.

Made from Reglar® plastic, Selene was conceived by Vico Magistretti and features the soft, rounded forms characteristic of 1970s design. An icon of Italian industrial design, it has earned a place in the MoMA’s extensive design collections.