Artemide Nessino Table Lamp

Artemide design by Giancarlo Mattioli and Gruppo Architetti Urbanisti Città Nuova (1967), with every option, spec sheet and lead time on one page.

✔ Authorized Artemide Retailer🇮🇹 Made in ItalyDesigned by Giancarlo Mattioli and Gruppo Architetti Urbanisti Città Nuova✓ cULus listed5-year Artemide warranty

The Artemide Nessino Table Lamp is a table lamp designed by Giancarlo Mattioli and Gruppo Architetti Urbanisti Città Nuova in 1967. In Artemide's words: “Nessino is the smaller version of the Nesso lamp, originally designed by Giancarlo Mattioli and Gruppo Architetti Urbanisti Città Nuova in the 1960s. The lamp has become a design icon, with its mushroom shape and bright orange or white hues.” 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)
• 2D CAD drawing
• 3D model

Specifications

• Brand: Artemide
• Model: Nessino
• Designer: Giancarlo Mattioli and Gruppo Architetti Urbanisti Città Nuova
• Year of design: 1967
• Type: Table Lamp
• Light source: Bulb, E12 · 4×25W max
• Control & dimming: On/Off (On Cord)
• Input voltage: 120V
• Finishes: White, Orange, Red, Black, Klein Blue, Light Blue, Green or Yellow
• Materials: Body and diffuser in polycarbonate
• Dimensions: Height 8.78" (223 mm), Diameter 12.6" (320 mm), Base Diameter 4.92" (125 mm)
• Weight: 1.32 lb
• 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: Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks
• Artemide item numbers: 8 options (listed at the end of this page)

Features

• Injected body and diffuser in molded ABS thermoplastic

About the designer

Giancarlo Mattioli was an Italian architect with the Gruppo Architetti Urbanisti Città Nuova. Their Nesso lamp (1967), an early showcase for injection-molded plastic, became an icon of Italian pop design.

Best for

Side tables, consoles, bedside tables and sideboards; living rooms, bedrooms and hospitality spaces.

Who this is not for

• Anyone expecting a bulb in the box: the bulb versions take E12 bulb, 4×25W max and the bulb is not included.
• Bathrooms, showers, covered porches or outdoor spaces: it is rated IP20 for dry indoor locations.

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 Nessino 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 Nessino Table Lamp take?

The bulb versions take E12 bulb, 4×25W 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 Nessino Table Lamp take to arrive?

Standard delivery: leaves Artemide's warehouse in 2–4 weeks, plus transit time. We email your confirmed ship date after you order.

Can the Nessino Table Lamp be dimmed?

Artemide lists the control as: On/Off (On Cord).

What are the dimensions of the Nessino Table Lamp?

Artemide publishes: Height 8.78" (223 mm), Diameter 12.6" (320 mm), Base Diameter 4.92" (125 mm). Weight: 1.32 lb. The dimension drawing is in the photos and the spec sheet.

Can the Nessino Table Lamp be used in a bathroom or outdoors?

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

What warranty comes with the Nessino Table Lamp?

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

Standard delivery: leaves Artemide's warehouse in 2–4 weeks, plus transit time. We email your confirmed ship date after you order. Free shipping on orders over $100.

Artemide item numbers

• S0039068A05: Black (Limited Edition) / Bulb, E12 · 4×25W max · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• S0039068A08: Green (Limited Edition) / Bulb, E12 · 4×25W max · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• S0039068A06: Klein Blue (Limited Edition) / Bulb, E12 · 4×25W max · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• S0039068A07: Light Blue (Limited Edition) / Bulb, E12 · 4×25W max · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• 0039078A: Orange / 120V · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• 0039088A: Red / Bulb, E12 · 4×25W max · 120V · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• 0039068A: White / 120V · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
• S0039068A09: Yellow (Limited Edition) / Bulb, E12 · 4×25W max · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet

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