Artemide Nesso Table Lamp

Artemide design by Giancarlo Mattioli and Gruppo Architetti Urbanisti Città Nuova (1965), with every option, spec sheet and lead time on one page.

◆ Design Icon🇮🇹 Made in ItalyDesigned by Giancarlo Mattioli and Gruppo Architetti Urbanisti Città Nuova🏛️ In the MoMA collection🎬 Seen in La Grande Bellezza✓ cULus listed5-year Artemide warranty

The Artemide Nesso Table Lamp is a table lamp designed by Giancarlo Mattioli and Gruppo Architetti Urbanisti Città Nuova in 1965. In Artemide's words: “Part of the "Modern Classics" reissued line, Nesso was a marvel of ABS thermoplastic injection-molding when first introduced in 1965 thus bringing industrial materials and methods to the home and office environments. Nesso is an international icon of futuristic, democratic design and in the collection of all major design museums. The table lamp is available in orange and white.” Choose finish 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 Nesso brochure (PDF)
• 2D CAD drawing
• 3D model

Specifications

• Brand: Artemide
• Model: Nesso
• Designer: Giancarlo Mattioli and Gruppo Architetti Urbanisti Città Nuova
• Year of design: 1965
• Type: Table Lamp
• Light source: Bulb, E12 · 4×25W max
• Control & dimming: On/Off (On Cord)
• Input voltage: 120V
• Finishes: White or Orange
• Materials: Body and diffuser in injected molded ABS thermoplastic
• Dimensions: Height 13.4" (340 mm), Diameter 21.3" (540 mm), Base Diameter 8.27" (210 mm)
• Weight: 1.76 lb
• Safety listing: cULus
• Ingress protection: IP20 (dry indoor locations)
• Bulb: Not included
• Museum collections: The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York
• On screen: La Grande Bellezza (The Great Beauty) (2013): Paolo Sorrentino's Oscar-winning film features the Nesso
• 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: 2 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.

On screen & in museums

Designed by Giancarlo Mattioli in 1967, the Nesso mushroom lamp is a pop-design icon that has stayed in production for more than fifty years.

• The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York: listed by the MoMA Design Store as part of MoMA's collection
• La Grande Bellezza (The Great Beauty) (2013): Paolo Sorrentino's Oscar-winning film features the Nesso

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.
• 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 Nesso 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 Nesso 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 Nesso Table 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.

Is the Nesso in a museum or film?

The MoMA Design Store lists the Nesso as part of MoMA's collection, and it appears in Paolo Sorrentino's La Grande Bellezza (2013).

Can the Nesso Table Lamp be dimmed?

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

What are the dimensions of the Nesso Table Lamp?

Artemide publishes: Height 13.4" (340 mm), Diameter 21.3" (540 mm), Base Diameter 8.27" (210 mm). Weight: 1.76 lb. The dimension drawing is in the photos and the spec sheet.

Can the Nesso Table 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

• 0056055A: Orange · Special order from Italy: 10–16 weeks · spec sheet
• 0056015A: White · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet

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