Artemide is one of the most famous lighting companies in the world. Founded in Milan in 1960 by Ernesto Gismondi and Sergio Mazza, Artemide achieved success thanks to the creation of signature - and high quality - products. The first lamp, Alfa, was designed in 1960 by Sergio Mazza: a simple and linear design that, within a few years, became an icon of style all over the world. Since then, considerable progress has been made, especially in their dedication to the environment. Artemide is a multi-certified company, fully committed to its eco-compatible production. Read more Thanks to the collaboration with international designers, Artemide has been awarded important patents for the innovations they have brought to the world of lighting: lamps such as Eclisse, Tolomeo and Pipe, have been awarded the ‘Compasso d’Oro' - the prestigious award created by the Italian Association for Industrial Design. Artemide is a truly innovative and progressive company, which they demonstrate through the workshops organised in collaboration with design schools, in order to discover a future new talent.