Tolomeo XXL floor lamp

De Lucchi was born in 1951 in Ferrara and graduated in architecture in Florence. During the period of radical and experimental architecture, he was a prominent figure in movements such as Cavart, Studio Alchimia, and Memphis. [ 1 ] De Lucchi designed lighting and furniture for renowned Italian and European companies such as Artemide, Olivetti, Alias, Unifor, Hermès, and Alessi. [ 2 ] At Olivetti, he was Design Director from 1988 to 2002 and developed experimental projects for Compaq Computers, Philips, Siemens, and Vitra. During this period, he developed several theories on the evolution of workplaces. He designed and restored buildings in Japan for NTT, in Germany for Deutsche Bank, in...

Artemide joins the Novo Ambiente curation, expanding the brand's repertoire in the field of signature lighting. Founded in Italy, Artemide is internationally recognized for combining technological research, visual comfort, and signature design. Its "The Human Light" concept stems from a direct principle: light must respond to human needs, adjusting to context, time, and use. Among the creations joining the portfolio, highlights include Tolomeo, Mendori, Melampo, and Chlorophilia—projects that translate different interpretations of light in contemporary design.

After graduating in architecture from the Polytechnic University of Milan, Giancarlo Fassina (Milan, 1935–Milan, 2019) quickly specialized in lighting design. Light was his profession, in all its forms and expressions; therefore, he always paid attention to every detail, from the study of shadows and camera angles to exposure. Throughout his career, he collaborated with several major companies in the lighting sector and created numerous installations for exhibitions and museums. In 1989, together with Michele De Lucchi, he won the Compasso d’Oro award for the design of the Tolomeo lamp by Artemide.