Artemide Megaron Floor Lamp

An award-winning Artemide design by Gianfranco Frattini (1979), with every option, spec sheet and lead time on one page.

🏆 Award Winner🇮🇹 Made in ItalyDesigned by Gianfranco Frattini★ Compasso d'Oro ADI 1981Dimmable5-year Artemide warranty

The Artemide Megaron Floor Lamp is a floor lamp designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1979. In Artemide's words: “The Artemide Megaron Floor LED is the new modern edition of the design classic by Gianfranco Frattini from 1979. The elegant uplighter convinces with its timeless outer appearance that houses the modern LED technology. However, the lighting properties known from the sister model are preserved in their entirety.” Choose finish 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 Megaron brochure (PDF)
• IES photometric file
• 2D CAD drawing
• 3D model

Specifications

• Brand: Artemide
• Model: Megaron
• Designer: Gianfranco Frattini
• Year of design: 1979
• Type: Floor Lamp
• Light source: LED 45W · 3000K or LED 45W · 2700K
• Light output: 3062–3276 lumens depending on version
• Color temperature: 3000K or 2700K
• Color rendering (CRI): >80 or >90
• Control & dimming: Dimmable (On Body)
• Input voltage: 120V
• Finishes: Polished Aluminum or Black
• Materials: Steel base coated with thermoplastic resin; Body in polished anodized aluminum
• Dimensions: Width 5.91" (150 mm), Height 71.7" (1820 mm), Base Diameter 13.8" (350 mm)
• Weight: 19.18 lb
• Ingress protection: IP20 (dry indoor locations)
• Rated life: 50000 hours
• Awards: Compasso d'Oro ADI 1981; BIO 9 Honourable Mention (Ljubljana) 1981; Arango International Design Exhibition (Miami) 1987
• Warranty: 5-year limited warranty from Artemide (upon product registration)
• Made in: Italy
• Lead time: 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: 3 options (listed at the end of this page)

Features

• Steel base coated with thermoplastic resin. -Body in polished anodized aluminum
• Recognized with Compasso d'Oro ADI 1981; BIO 9 Honourable Mention (Ljubljana) 1981; Arango International Design Exhibition (Miami) 1987 (per Artemide)

About the designer

Gianfranco Frattini (1926–2004) was an Italian architect and designer. The Boalum lamp he designed with Livio Castiglioni in 1970 is in the collection of the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.

Best for

Reading chairs, sofas and living rooms; studios that need light without a ceiling fixture.

Who this is not for

• Bathrooms, showers, covered porches or outdoor spaces: it is rated IP20 for dry indoor locations.
• 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 Megaron 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 Megaron Floor Lamp, and what color is the light?

Artemide lists LED 45W 3000K: 3276 lumens; LED 45W 2700K: 3062 lumens. Color temperature: 3000K or 2700K. Color rendering >80 or >90 CRI.

How long will the Megaron Floor Lamp take to arrive?

It depends on the option: 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 Megaron Floor Lamp be dimmed?

Artemide lists the control as: Dimmable (On Body).

What are the dimensions of the Megaron Floor Lamp?

Artemide publishes: Width 5.91" (150 mm), Height 71.7" (1820 mm), Base Diameter 13.8" (350 mm). Weight: 19.18 lb. The dimension drawing is in the photos and the spec sheet.

Has the Megaron Floor Lamp won design awards?

Yes. According to Artemide, the Megaron design received: Compasso d'Oro ADI 1981; BIO 9 Honourable Mention (Ljubljana) 1981; Arango International Design Exhibition (Miami) 1987.

Can the Megaron Floor Lamp 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; 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

• A0160W55: Black / 2700K · Special order from Italy: 10–16 weeks · spec sheet
• A016055: Black / 3000K · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• A016005: Polished Aluminum / 3000K · Special order from Italy: 10–16 weeks · spec sheet

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