Artemide Castore Pendant Light

Artemide design by Michele De Lucchi and Huub Ubbens (2003), with every option, spec sheet and lead time on one page.

⚡ Quick Ship Available🇮🇹 Made in ItalyDesigned by Michele De Lucchi and Huub Ubbens✓ cULus listedDimmable⚡ Quick Ship options5-year Artemide warranty

Photo note: Artemide does not publish a photo of every option. Where an option has no photo of its own, the photo shows the same model in another finish or version.

The Artemide Castore Pendant Light is a pendant light designed by Michele De Lucchi and Huub Ubbens in 2003. In Artemide's words: “A spherical-shaped diffuser hand-blown in opaque white glass is enhanced by a removable tapering stem which emits a soft glow. The stem is made of steel with tubing covered in polycarbonate sleeve. Available in table, floor and suspension with 4 different globe sizes and Calice which features a bottom-less globe.” Choose size 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)
• Artemide Castore brochure (PDF)
• IES photometric file
• 2D CAD drawing
• 3D model

Specifications

• Brand: Artemide
• Model: Castore
• Designer: Michele De Lucchi and Huub Ubbens
• Year of design: 2003
• Type: Pendant Light
• Light source: Bulb, E12 · 4W max, Bulb, E26 · 100W max or Bulb, E26 · 150W max
• Light output: 296 lumens
• Control & dimming: Dimmable 2-Wire
• Input voltage: 120V
• Finishes: White
• Materials: Diffuser in handblown glass with external etched finish; Diffuser support in steel tubing covered by a tapered sleeve in translucent polycarbonate
• Dimensions: Height 11.8" (300 mm), Diameter 5.51" (140 mm), Base Diameter 5.91" (150 mm), Max Height from ceiling 78.7" (2000 mm)
• Weight: 1.68–8.59 lb depending on version
• Safety listing: cULus
• Ingress protection: IP20 (dry indoor locations)
• Bulb: Not included
• 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: 7 options (listed at the end of this page)

Features

• Tapered sleeve allows for partial soft diffusion of light from the diffuser
• Extended cable length
• Diffuser in white handblown glass with external etched finish. -Diffuser support in steel tubing covered by a tapered sleeve in white translucent polycarbonate allowing for partial soft diffusion of light from the diffuser

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.

Huub Ubbens. Born in The Netherlands in 1964, Huub Ubbens ran Artemide’s design department from 1997-2004. Deeply interested in the culture and science of light, he believes light displays both rhythm and geographic influence.

Best for

Dining tables, kitchen islands, entries and open-plan living spaces.

Who this is not for

• Anyone expecting a bulb in the box: the bulb versions take E12 bulb, 4W max, E26 bulb, 100W max or E26 bulb, 150W max and the bulb is not included.
• Bathrooms, showers, covered porches or outdoor spaces: it is rated IP20 for dry indoor locations.
• Renters or anyone without an electrician: it is hardwired to a junction box.

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 Castore 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 Castore Pendant Light, and what color is the light?

Artemide lists 296 lumens. The bulb versions take E12 bulb, 4W max, E26 bulb, 100W max or E26 bulb, 150W max; the bulb is not included.

How long will the Castore Pendant Light 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.

Can the Castore Pendant Light be dimmed?

Artemide lists the control as: Dimmable 2-Wire. For hardwired versions, use a dimmer that matches the dimming type listed in the spec sheet.

What are the dimensions of the Castore Pendant Light?

Artemide publishes: Height 11.8" (300 mm), Diameter 5.51" (140 mm), Base Diameter 5.91" (150 mm), Max Height from ceiling 78.7" (2000 mm). Weight: 1.68–8.59 lb depending on version. The dimension drawing is in the photos and the spec sheet.

Can the Castore Pendant Light be used in a bathroom or outdoors?

No. It is rated IP20, which means dry indoor locations only.

What warranty comes with the Castore Pendant Light?

Artemide covers it with a 5-year limited warranty once you register the product with Artemide. We sell it new and help with any warranty claim.

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

• 1045118A: 14 / Bulb, E12 · 4W max · Quick Ship: 3–5 business days · spec sheet
• CAS1026: 25 · Extended cord / Bulb, E26 · 100W max · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• CAS1025: 25 / Bulb, E26 · 100W max · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• CAS1036: 35 · Extended cord / Bulb, E26 · 150W max · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• CAS1035: 35 / Bulb, E26 · 150W max · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• CAS1046: 42 · Extended cord / Bulb, E26 · 150W max · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• CAS1045: 42 / Bulb, E26 · 150W max · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.