Artemide Empatia Pendant Light

An award-winning Artemide design by Carlotta de Bevilacqua and Paola di Arianello (2013), with every option, spec sheet and lead time on one page.

🏆 Award Winner🇮🇹 Made in ItalyDesigned by Carlotta de Bevilacqua and Paola di Arianello★ iF Product Design Award 2014✓ cULus listedDimmable5-year Artemide warranty

The Artemide Empatia Pendant Light is a pendant light designed by Carlotta de Bevilacqua and Paola di Arianello in 2013. In Artemide's words: “Available in all formats and 3 body sizes, Empatia is marriage of art and science. The hand-blown glass diffuser displays an ombré progression of opacity from transparent to frosted from base to top allowing efficient light diffusion without glare. The white-painted bottom plate within the diffuser reflects light created by the internal LED "pipe".” 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 Empatia brochure (PDF)
• IES photometric file
• 2D CAD drawing
• 3D model

Specifications

• Brand: Artemide
• Model: Empatia
• Designer: Carlotta de Bevilacqua and Paola di Arianello
• Year of design: 2013
• Type: Pendant Light
• Light source: LED 24W · 3000K, LED 11W · 3000K or LED 16W · 3000K
• Light output: 567–1273 lumens depending on version
• Color temperature: 3000K
• Color rendering (CRI): >90
• Control & dimming: Dimmable 2-Wire**
• Input voltage: 120-277V
• Driver / power: HATCH - 1 x XTC32-0700P-UNV-I or HATCH - 1 x XTC16-0350P-UNV-I
• Finishes: White
• Materials: Base in die-cast aluminum; Diffuser in handblown glass clear towards the top and frosted at the bottom; Light pipe in low absorption coefficient methacrylate; Plate within diffuser in aluminum
• Dimensions: Height 7.48" (190 mm), Diameter 6.3" (160 mm), Base Length 19.7" (500 mm), Max Height from ceiling 78.7" (2000 mm)
• Weight: 4.19–16.76 lb depending on version
• Safety listing: cULus
• Ingress protection: IP20 (dry indoor locations)
• Rated life: 36300 hours
• Awards: Wallpaper* Design Award 2014; iF Product Design Award 2014
• Warranty: 5-year limited warranty from Artemide (upon product registration)
• Made in: Italy
• Lead time: Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks; Built to order in Canada: about 4–6 weeks depending on option (each item number is listed at the end)
• Artemide item numbers: 6 options (listed at the end of this page)

Features

• Diffuser allows for reflection of light without glaring and without losing efficiency
• Light pipe guides light to the diffuser
• Extended cable length
• Base in painted white die-cast aluminum. -Diffuser in handblown glass, clear towards the top and frosted at the bottom to allow reflection of the light without glaring and without losing efficiency. -Light pipe in transparent low absorption coefficient methacrylate guides the light to the diffuser. -Plate within diffuser in painted white aluminum to reflect light
• Recognized with Wallpaper* Design Award 2014; iF Product Design Award 2014 (per Artemide)

About the designers

Carlotta de Bevilacqua is an Italian architect and designer and a leading figure in contemporary lighting. A pioneer of LED design at Artemide, she shaped its "Human Light" philosophy, light that serves people's well-being and the planet, and she also leads Danese Milano.

Paola di Arianello. Employed by Artemide for nearly 10 years, Paola di Arianello is an Italian graphic and industrial designer who has worked closely with Carlotta de Bevilacqua on interior and design projects such as the Empatia released in 2013 and the winner of a Wallpaper Design Award.

Best for

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

Who this is not for

• 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.
• Anyone who needs it within days: built-to-order options take about 4–6 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 Empatia 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 Empatia Pendant Light, and what color is the light?

Artemide lists LED 24W 3000K: 1273 lumens; LED 11W 3000K: 567 lumens; LED 16W 3000K: 710 lumens. Color temperature: 3000K. Color rendering >90 CRI.

How long will the Empatia Pendant Light take to arrive?

It depends on the option: standard delivery options leave Artemide's warehouse in 2–4 weeks; built to order in canada options leave Artemide's warehouse in about 4–6 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 Empatia 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 Empatia Pendant Light?

Artemide publishes: Height 7.48" (190 mm), Diameter 6.3" (160 mm), Base Length 19.7" (500 mm), Max Height from ceiling 78.7" (2000 mm). Weight: 4.19–16.76 lb depending on version. The dimension drawing is in the photos and the spec sheet.

Has the Empatia Pendant Light won design awards?

Yes. According to Artemide, the Empatia design received: Wallpaper* Design Award 2014; iF Product Design Award 2014.

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

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

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: Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks; Built to order in Canada: about 4–6 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

• 1815118A-EXT: 16 · Extended 15 ft cord / LED 11W · 3000K · Built to order in Canada: about 4–6 weeks · spec sheet
• 1815118A: 16 / LED 11W · 3000K · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• 1819118A-EXT: 26 · Extended 15 ft cord / LED 16W · 3000K · Built to order in Canada: about 4–6 weeks · spec sheet
• 1819118A: 26 / LED 16W · 3000K · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• 1823118A-EXT: 36 · Extended 15 ft cord / LED 24W · 3000K · Built to order in Canada: about 4–6 weeks · spec sheet
• 1823118A: 36 / LED 24W · 3000K · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet

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