Artemide Tolomeo Maxi Floor Lamp

Artemide design by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina (1987), with every option, spec sheet and lead time on one page.

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The Artemide Tolomeo Maxi Floor Lamp is a floor lamp designed by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina in 1987. In Artemide's words: “"Tolomeo lamp was made to go everywhere, stay everywhere, work everywhere. Now on its 30th anniversary we know it will never become old. Even in the future it will go everywhere, stay everywhere, work everywhere, forever!" Michele De Lucchi Brought out in 1987 and designed for Artemide by Michele De Lucchi with Giancarlo Fassina, the Tolomeo was an immediate bestseller…”

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 Maxi brochure (PDF)
• 3D model

Specifications

• Brand: Artemide
• Model: Tolomeo Maxi
• Designer: Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
• Year of design: 1987
• Type: Floor Lamp
• Shade: 20.5" Shade · Parchment
• Light source: Bulb, E26 · 20W max
• Control & dimming: Dimmable (On Cord)
• Input voltage: 120V
• Finishes: Aluminum
• Materials: Arm structure in extruded aluminum; Joints and tension control knobs in polished die-cast aluminum; Tension cables in stainless steel; Floor support stem in extruded aluminum; Diffuser in Fabric & PVC
• Dimensions: Diameter 20.5" (520 mm), Base Diameter 20.5" (520 mm)
• Weight: 70.15 lb
• Safety listing: cULus
• Ingress protection: IP20 (dry indoor locations)
• 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: Special order from Italy: 10–16 weeks
• Artemide item numbers: 0510018A

Features

• Fully adjustable articulated arm structure
• Diffuser in Fabric & PVC. -Arm & structure un extruded aluminum. -Joints and tension control knobs in polished die-cast aluminum. -Tension cables in stainless steel. -Support stem in extruded aluminum with high polished finish

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

Reading chairs, sofas and living rooms; studios that need light without a ceiling fixture.

Who this is not for

• Anyone expecting a bulb in the box: the bulb versions take E26 bulb, 20W 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 Tolomeo Maxi 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; brush parchment and fiber shades lightly. Artemide does not publish separate care instructions.

Frequently asked questions

What bulb does the Tolomeo Maxi Floor Lamp take?

The bulb versions take E26 bulb, 20W 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 Tolomeo Maxi Floor Lamp take to arrive?

Special order from Italy: leaves Artemide's warehouse in 10–16 weeks, plus transit time. We email your 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 Maxi Floor Lamp be dimmed?

Artemide lists the control as: Dimmable (On Cord).

What are the dimensions of the Tolomeo Maxi Floor Lamp?

Artemide publishes: Diameter 20.5" (520 mm), Base Diameter 20.5" (520 mm). Weight: 70.15 lb. The dimension drawing is in the photos and the spec sheet.

Can the Tolomeo Maxi Floor 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

Special order from Italy: leaves Artemide's warehouse in 10–16 weeks, plus transit time. We email your 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

• 0510018A: Tolomeo Maxi Floor Lamp · Special order from Italy: 10–16 weeks · spec sheet

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