Artemide Dioscuri Wall & Ceiling Light

An award-winning Artemide design by Michele De Lucchi (1999), with every option, spec sheet and lead time on one page.

🏆 Award Winner⚡ Quick Ship AvailableMade in Italy and PolandDesigned by Michele De Lucchi★ Red Dot Design Award 2000✓ cULus listedIP44 / IP65 ratedDimmable⚡ Quick Ship options5-year Artemide warranty

The Artemide Dioscuri Wall & Ceiling Light is a wall & ceiling light designed by Michele De Lucchi in 1999. In Artemide's words: “A globe-like diffuser of acid-etched blown glass atop a thermoplastic base, Dioscuri is available in 4 sizes which are all dimmable aside from the smallest. A multiple design-award winner, the luminaire is offered in table, wall and ceiling versions. Outdoor application options.” 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)
• Parts drawing (PDF)
• Artemide Dioscuri brochure (PDF)
• IES photometric file
• 2D CAD drawing
• 3D model

Specifications

• Brand: Artemide
• Model: Dioscuri
• Designer: Michele De Lucchi
• Year of design: 1999
• Type: Wall & Ceiling Light
• Light source: Bulb, E12 · 4W max or Bulb, E26 · 100W max
• Control & dimming: Dimmable 2-Wire*
• Input voltage: 120V
• Finishes: White
• Materials: Base in thermoplastic resin; Diffuser made out of handblown glass
• Dimensions: Height 13.4" (340 mm), Diameter 13.8" (350 mm)
• Weight: 1.32–8.6 lb depending on version
• Safety listing: cULus
• Ingress protection: IP44 / IP65
• Bulb: Not included
• Awards: Red Dot Design Award 2000; Design Plus Award (Light + Building) 2000
• Warranty: 5-year limited warranty from Artemide (upon product registration)
• Made in: Italy and Poland
• Lead time: Quick Ship: 3–5 business days; Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks; Special order from Italy: 10–16 weeks depending on option (each item number is listed at the end)
• Artemide item numbers: 4 options (listed at the end of this page)

Features

• Suitable for damp location
• Suitable for indoor & outdoor applications
• Base in thermoplastic resin. -Acid-etched diffuser made out of handblown glass
• Recognized with Red Dot Design Award 2000; Design Plus Award (Light + Building) 2000 (per Artemide)

About the designer

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.

Best for

Hallways, bedrooms, offices and living rooms that need clean, even ambient light.

Who this is not for

• Anyone expecting a bulb in the box: the bulb versions take E12 bulb, 4W max or E26 bulb, 100W max and the bulb is not included.
• Renters or anyone without an electrician: it is hardwired to a junction box.
• Anyone who needs it soon when choosing a special-order option: those are ordered from Italy and take 10–16 weeks.

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 Dioscuri 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

What bulb does the Dioscuri Wall & Ceiling Light take?

The bulb versions take E12 bulb, 4W max or E26 bulb, 100W max; the bulb is not included. Use an LED bulb of the same base for lower heat and energy use (our advice).

How long will the Dioscuri Wall & Ceiling 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; special order from italy options leave Artemide's warehouse in 10–16 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. Because special-order pieces are made in Italy just for you, they can't be changed or cancelled once we place the order with Artemide. We're always happy to double-check the finish and options with you before you buy.

Can the Dioscuri Wall & Ceiling 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 Dioscuri Wall & Ceiling Light?

Artemide publishes: Height 13.4" (340 mm), Diameter 13.8" (350 mm). Weight: 1.32–8.6 lb depending on version. The dimension drawing is in the photos and the spec sheet.

Has the Dioscuri Wall & Ceiling Light won design awards?

Yes. According to Artemide, the Dioscuri design received: Red Dot Design Award 2000; Design Plus Award (Light + Building) 2000.

What warranty comes with the Dioscuri Wall & Ceiling 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; Special order from Italy: 10–16 weeks, plus transit time (see the list below). We email the confirmed ship date after you order. Free shipping on orders over $100. Because special-order pieces are made in Italy just for you, they can't be changed or cancelled once we place the order with Artemide. We're always happy to double-check the finish and options with you before you buy.

Artemide item numbers

• 1039118A: 14 / Bulb, E12 · 4W max · Special order from Italy: 10–16 weeks · spec sheet
• 0112018A: 25 / Bulb, E26 · 100W max · Quick Ship: 3–5 business days · spec sheet
• 0116018A: 35 / Bulb, E26 · 100W max · Quick Ship: 3–5 business days · spec sheet
• 0117018A: 42 / Bulb, E26 · 100W max · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet

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