Artemide Tolomeo Double Shade Pendant Light – Fiber

Artemide design by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina (2005), with every option, spec sheet and lead time on one page.

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The Artemide Tolomeo Double Shade Pendant Light – Fiber is a pendant light designed by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina in 2005. In Artemide's words: “An extension to the iconic Tolomeo family, Tolomeo with shade features the same arm balancing body system as the Tolomeo table lamp combined with a selection of parchment or fabric shades, giving a warmer and more transitional look to the original version.”

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 Tolomeo double shade brochure (PDF)
• IES photometric file

Specifications

• Brand: Artemide
• Model: Tolomeo Double Shade Pendant Light – Fiber
• Designer: Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
• Year of design: 2005
• Type: Pendant Light
• Shade: 17" Shade
• Light source: LED 2×150W
• Control & dimming: Dimmable 2-Wire
• Input voltage: 120V
• Materials: Arms in extruded aluminum; Joints and tension control knobs in die-cast aluminum; Internal tension springs and external tension control cables in stainless steel; Telescopic stem in chrome plated steel
• Dimensions: See the dimension drawing in the photos and the spec sheet
• Weight: 9.01 lb
• Safety listing: cULus
• Ingress protection: IP20 (dry indoor locations)
• On screen: Skyfall (2012): a Tolomeo Basculante table lamp sits on M's desk at MI6
• Warranty: 5-year limited warranty from Artemide (upon product registration)
• Made in: Italy
• Lead time: Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks
• Artemide item numbers: TOL1016

Features

• Fully adjustable articulated arms
• Telescopic stem adjustable at installation
• Mounting to standard electrical junction boxes
• Fully adjustable, articulated arms in polished anodized aluminum. -Joints and tension control knobs in polished die-cast aluminum. -Cables in stainless steel. -Rotatable ceiling supporting canopy in anodized matte aluminum. -Diffusers available in parchment paper, pale grey satin or black fabric (black available only for 12”, 14” and 17”)

About the designers

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.

Giancarlo Fassina is an Italian designer and a longtime Artemide collaborator. His technical precision was key to the Tolomeo, which he co-designed with Michele De Lucchi in 1987.

On screen & in museums

Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina's Tolomeo (1987) is one of the best-known task lamps in the world, and it has a screen career too.

• Skyfall (2012): a Tolomeo Basculante table lamp sits on M's desk at MI6

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.

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 Tolomeo double shade 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 Tolomeo Double Shade Pendant Light – Fiber, and what color is the light?

How long will the Tolomeo Double Shade Pendant Light – Fiber 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.

Which film features the Tolomeo?

A Tolomeo Basculante table lamp sits on M's desk at MI6 in the James Bond film Skyfall (2012).

Can the Tolomeo Double Shade Pendant Light – Fiber 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.

Where can I find the dimensions of the Tolomeo Double Shade Pendant Light – Fiber?

Artemide publishes them as a dimension drawing: it is in the photo gallery and in the spec sheet linked on this page. Weight: 9.01 lb.

Can the Tolomeo Double Shade Pendant Light – Fiber 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

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

• TOL1016: Tolomeo Double Shade Pendant Light – Fiber · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet

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