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Tolomeo Basculante Reading – H 108 cm – Artemide – Reading lamp with Ø180 diffuser in parchment or satin – E27 – IP20
Key Features
- Compact and purposeful version : Tolomeo Basculante Reading, ideal for cozy reading spaces
- Iconic design : spring-balanced arm for seamless height and angle adjustment
- Elegant diffuser options : choose between parchment or satin for soft ambient lighting
- Lightweight aluminium body : timeless silhouette by De Lucchi & Fassina
- Smart proportions : 108 cm tall, 87 cm extension – perfect next to a lounge chair
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Tolomeo Basculante Reading – Articulated floor lamp with satin or parchment diffuser Ø180
A design icon adapted for reading
The Tolomeo Basculante Reading version retains the intelligent design of the original lamp, in a more compact format tailored for focused lighting. Created by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, this lamp blends Italian craftsmanship with exceptional functionality.
Smooth adjustability with balanced lighting
Thanks to its spring-assisted arm, the lamp adjusts effortlessly while the diffuser remains perfectly vertical. Ideal for reading nooks, offices or bedrooms, it ensures optimal lighting wherever needed.
Soft and ambient light
The hanging diffuser, available in satin fabric or parchment paper Ø180, delivers warm and diffused light. Choose satin for a contemporary look or parchment for a more organic, natural atmosphere.
Perfect size for smaller interiors
At just 108 cm in height, this lamp fits seamlessly into compact or intimate spaces. Crafted from aluminium and steel, it combines lightness with durability in an elegant design.
Tolomeo: Artemide’s heritage in a refined silhouette
Part of Artemide’s Design Collection, this lamp offers strong lighting performance (816 lm – CRI 80 – 7.5W) with soft visuals and sleek Italian flair.

- Materials
- Satin or parchment paper, aluminium, steel
- Reflector
- Ø 18 cm x 13,5 cm
- Height
- 108 cm
- Width
- 87 cm
- Base
- Ø 23 cm
- Source of light
- Bulb E27
- IP protection
- IP20
- Tension
- 220/240V
- Watt
- 7,5W
- Electric class
- Classe II
- Designer
- Michele De Lucchi et Giancarlo Fassina
- Indoor Lighting
- Lampposts
- Category
- Lighting
- Guarantee
- 5 years
- Style
- Industrial
- Origin
- France
Artemide: The Brilliance of Italian Design Between Innovation and Poetic Light
Synonymous with elegance and forward-thinking vision, Artemide is a global icon in lighting design. Founded in 1960 in Milan by Ernesto Gismondi, the Italian brand has shaped the history of contemporary lighting through a rare blend of technological innovation, artisanal quality, and artistic sensitivity.
Artemide represents the perfect harmony between function and emotion. Its guiding philosophy, "The Human Light", places the user at the center of the creative process. Each Artemide lamp is designed to provide lighting that is efficient, comfortable, and environmentally conscious.
From sculptural floor lamps to graphic pendants and discreet wall lights, Artemide luminaires stand out for their elegant lines and intelligent use. Behind these luminous creations are world-renowned designers such as Michele De Lucchi, Ross Lovegrove, Naoto Fukasawa, and the iconic duo Herzog & de Meuron.
Among the brand’s most iconic pieces are the timeless bestseller Tolomeo and the Pipe lamp, awarded the prestigious Compasso d’Oro. These signature models reflect Artemide’s ongoing commitment to innovation, durability, and aesthetic excellence.
Artemide appeals to design lovers, interior architects, and all those who see light as a visual language. Premium materials, precise Italian manufacturing, and cutting-edge LED technology make Artemide luminaires the ideal choice for residential, professional, and cultural spaces.
Choosing Artemide means bringing home a luminous masterpiece that transcends trends and enhances any space with character, intelligence, and emotion.
“Light is a dialogue between people, space and time. Artemide writes it with passion.”



