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Artemide Tolomeo Wall Spot Light

Artemide Tolomeo Wall Spot Light

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Artemide design by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina (1995), with every option, spec sheet and lead time on one page.

◆ Design Icon🇮🇹 Made in ItalyDesigned by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina🎬 Seen in Skyfall (2012)✓ cULus listedDimmable5-year Artemide warranty

The Artemide Tolomeo Wall Spot Light is a wall light designed by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina in 1995. In Artemide's words: “An extension to the iconic Tolomeo family, Tolomeo wall spot combines the head of the Tolomeo table lamp with a wall support to allow for a wall spot lighting solution offering flexibility and style.” Choose size 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.

Specifications

  • Brand: Artemide
  • Model: Tolomeo Wall Spot Light
  • Designer: Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
  • Year of design: 1995
  • Type: Wall Light
  • Light source: LED 10W · 2700K, Bulb, E26 · 75W max, Bulb, E12 · 60W max, LED 10W · 3000K or LED 8W · 3000K
  • Light output: 460–593 lumens depending on version
  • Color temperature: 2700K or 3000K
  • Color rendering (CRI): >90 or >80
  • Control & dimming: On/Off / Without Switch, On/Off (On lampholder) / Switch (On lampholder), On/Off (On plate) / Switch (On plate), Dimmable (On Head) / Switch (On Head) or Dimmable (On plate) / Switch (On plate)
  • Input voltage: 120V
  • Driver / power: TCI - 1 x DC-12W-550MA-AR or TCI - x DC-12W-550MA-AR
  • Finishes: Aluminum
  • Materials: Wall support in polished aluminum; Diffuser in aluminum
  • Dimensions: See the dimension drawing in the photos and the spec sheet
  • Weight: 0.66–1.56 lb depending on version
  • Safety listing: cULus
  • Ingress protection: IP20 (dry indoor locations)
  • Rated life: 50000 hours
  • Bulb: Not included
  • 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; Built to order in Canada: about 4–6 weeks; Special order from Italy: 10–16 weeks depending on option (each item number is listed at the end)
  • Artemide item numbers: 10 options (listed at the end of this page)

Features

  • Fully adjustable, rotatable and tiltable diffuser
  • Mounting plate conceals hardware
  • Wall mounting to standard electrical junction box centered on canopy of fixture
  • Wall mounting to standard (4in) electrical junction box centered on canopy of fixture
  • Fully adjustable, rotatable and tiltable fixture
  • Note: The Product is not compatible with a wall switch/dimmer

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

Bedside reading, hallways, living rooms and offices; anywhere floor and table space is tight.

Who this is not for

  • Anyone expecting a bulb in the box: the bulb versions take E26 bulb, 75W max or E12 bulb, 60W max and the bulb is not included.
  • 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.
  • 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 Tolomeo spot 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 Wall Spot Light, and what color is the light?

Artemide lists LED 10W 2700K: 593 lumens; LED 10W 3000K: 593 lumens; LED 8W 3000K: 460 lumens. Color temperature: 2700K or 3000K. Color rendering >90 or >80 CRI. The bulb versions take E26 bulb, 75W max or E12 bulb, 60W max; the bulb is not included.

How long will the Tolomeo Wall Spot Light take to arrive?

It depends on the option: standard delivery options leave Artemide's warehouse in 2–4 weeks; built to order in canada options leave Artemide's warehouse in about 4–6 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.

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 Wall Spot Light be dimmed?

Artemide lists the control as: On/Off / Without Switch, On/Off (On lampholder) / Switch (On lampholder), On/Off (On plate) / Switch (On plate), Dimmable (On Head) / Switch (On Head) or Dimmable (On plate) / Switch (On plate). 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 Wall Spot Light?

Artemide publishes them as a dimension drawing: it is in the photo gallery and in the spec sheet linked on this page. Weight: 0.66–1.56 lb depending on version.

Can the Tolomeo Wall Spot Light 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; Built to order in Canada: about 4–6 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

  • A010758: Micro / Bulb, E12 · 60W max · No Switch · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
  • A044058: Micro / Bulb, E12 · 60W max · Switch · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
  • A043608: Micro / LED 8W · 3000K · Dimmer Switch · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
  • A043508: Micro / LED 8W · 3000K · No Switch · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
  • A025458: Standard / Bulb, E26 · 75W max · No Switch · Built to order in Canada: about 4–6 weeks · spec sheet
  • A029258: Standard / Bulb, E26 · 75W max · Switch · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
  • A0447W58: Standard / LED 10W · 2700K · Dimmer Switch · Special order from Italy: 10–16 weeks · spec sheet
  • A0446W58: Standard / LED 10W · 2700K · No Switch · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
  • A044758: Standard / LED 10W · 3000K · Dimmer Switch · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet
  • A044658: Standard / LED 10W · 3000K · No Switch · Standard delivery: 2–4 weeks · spec sheet

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

Our Lighting Advisor's Verdict

★ Lighting Advisor's Verdict◆ Design Icon🇮🇹 Made in ItalyDesigned by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina🎬 Seen in Skyfall (2012)✓ cULus listedDimmable5-year Artemide warranty

The Tolomeo is the most practical design icon we sell: the arm goes exactly where you need it and stays there, and the family covers nearly every situation, from a bedside reading light to a big floor lamp.

Choose it for bedside reading, hallways, living rooms and offices; anywhere floor and table space is tight.

Not ideal for bathrooms, showers, covered porches or outdoor spaces: it is rated IP20 for dry indoor locations.

Our pick: LED 10W · 3000K · No Switch, for integrated LED, so there are no bulbs to buy and 3000K light, warm but clear. That version ships from Artemide in 2–4 weeks.

— The MetropolitanDecor lighting advisors

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