{"product_id":"artemide-tolomeo-table-lamp-with-shade-adjustable-desk-light-by-visual-comfort-co","title":"Artemide Tolomeo Table Lamp with Shade | De Lucchi \u0026 Fassina | Silver Fiber or Parchment","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tolomeo Table Lamp with Shade by Artemide is one of the most recognized desk lamps in the world — designed by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina in 1987 and still in continuous production because nothing has meaningfully improved on it. The articulated aluminum arm system uses tension-controlled stainless steel cables to hold any position, giving it a mechanical precision that feels satisfying in a way that friction-pivot competitors don't. The inset pivot mechanism is the key detail that separates this version from the bare-bulb Tolomeo: the shade remains vertical as the arm rotates through its range, maintaining consistent light direction regardless of how you reposition it. This makes it a genuinely functional reading and task lamp rather than a sculptural one that happens to have a bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe shade comes in two materials: Silver Fiber, a modern brushed fabric with a clean contemporary finish, and Parchment, the classic warm paper shade that gives the Tolomeo its warm residential character. Both diffuse the E26\/A19 bulb (not included, max 8W LED recommended) into soft, focused task light with a gentle upward ambient component from the top of the shade. Extruded aluminum arms, die-cast joints, stainless steel cables — manufactured in Italy, UL listed. This is the definitive modern desk lamp; if you need one, this is the one to buy. Free shipping at MetropolitanDecor.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand: Artemide | Designers: Michele De Lucchi \u0026amp; Giancarlo Fassina | Distributed by Visual Comfort \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e E26\/A19, max 8W LED (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.1\"W × 29.5\"H × 42.5\"D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitch:\u003c\/strong\u003e On\/off at lampholder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extruded aluminum arm, die-cast aluminum joints, stainless steel cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Fiber or Parchment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePivot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inset pivot — shade stays vertical at all arm positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.18 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e UL Listed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer warranty (Artemide)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e MD-VCC-LM-ART-TLS0010 (Silver Fiber), MD-VCC-LM-ART-TLS0004 (Parchment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What bulb does the Tolomeo take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: An E26\/A19 base bulb, maximum 8W LED. Any standard A19 LED in that base works — Artemide recommends an LED for both efficiency and heat management in the shade housing. The bulb is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Silver Fiber vs. Parchment — which shade should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Silver Fiber produces a cooler, more modern light quality with a brushed contemporary finish. Parchment is warmer, softer, and more residential in character — the classic Tolomeo look. Both use identical mechanics; the choice is purely aesthetic and depends on your interior palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does the inset pivot work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: A standard pivoting shade tilts as you move the arm, which means the light direction changes unpredictably. The Tolomeo's inset pivot keeps the shade perpendicular to gravity regardless of arm angle — so when you reposition the arm, the shade stays vertical and the light continues pointing straight down. It makes the lamp genuinely more useful as a task light.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Visual Comfort \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Silver Fiber","offer_id":47943307854038,"sku":"MD-VCC-LM-ART-TLS0010","price":565.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Parchment","offer_id":47943307886806,"sku":"MD-VCC-LM-ART-TLS0004","price":570.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/1264\/8406\/files\/Tolomeo-deklamp-with-shade-and-inset-pivot-by-Artemide-TLS0010-Silver-Fiber.jpg?v=1773680843","url":"https:\/\/metropolitandecor.com\/products\/artemide-tolomeo-table-lamp-with-shade-adjustable-desk-light-by-visual-comfort-co","provider":"MetropolitanDecor.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}