Vintage Callimaco floor lamp

Ettore Sottsass

An icon of Italian postmodern design, the Callimaco floor lamp was designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982 for Artemide. Defined by its striking geometric composition, the lamp combines a sculptural grey conical base, a slender yellow stem, and a red funnel-shaped shade. A polished chrome handle adds a distinctive functional detail to its playful silhouette. This original vintage edition retains its halogen lighting system, casting a warm, indirect light upwards. Both a functional light source and a sculptural design object, Callimaco embodies Sottsass's experimental approach to form, colour, and everyday objects.