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Springs, cables and pivots are visible, conventional parts rather than hidden powered actuators.
Artemide
Tolomeo Micro Table Lamp with Base
A compact spring-balanced aluminum Tolomeo with a pivoting shade, weighted circular base and replaceable lamp on the classic North American version.
- Score
- 6.9/10
- Est. life
- 25 yrs
- Cover
- 2 yrs
Last-known catalog price
$505.00
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Product Overview
Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina's Tolomeo Micro scales the celebrated Tolomeo linkage down for smaller desks while retaining its polished-aluminum arms, visible spring-balancing system and rotatable matte-aluminum diffuser. This PDP refers to the classic North American table version with bas...
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Specifications
- OverviewBrand
- Artemide
- OverviewProduct category
- task-lighting-and-desk-accessories
- OverviewExpected lifespan
- 25 years · We Buy It For Life editorial estimate
- Materials & BuildMaterial
- Polished aluminum arms; matte aluminum diffuser; steel tension cables and springs
- Dimensions & WeightDimensions
- Approximately 6.75 W x 14.6 H x 17.5 D in
Why We Love It
The features that make this product stand out from the competition.
Replaceable classic bulb
The classic North American version can outlive many bulbs without discarding the lamp body.
Enduring industrial design
The Tolomeo linkage has remained in production across many sizes and finishes for decades.
Detailed Quality Score Breakdown
Core Performance
Primary Performance
8.1
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Feature Richness
6.7
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Build Quality
7.9
Artemide identifies aluminum arms and diffuser, steel tension elements and a weighted base on the exact family.
Reliability Score
7.6
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Longevity
Durability Rating
7.7
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Wear Resistance
7.3
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Component Replaceability
5.8
The North American classic specification uses a conventional lamp socket, while Artemide separately labels...
Design Timelessness
8.2
The official product family continues the original Tolomeo spring-and-cable structure across current finishes and...
Serviceability
Repairability
5.6
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
Spare Parts Availability
5.2
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Warranty Coverage
5.8
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Service Network
5.0
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Value
Total Cost of Ownership
7.3
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Resale Value Retention
5.8
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User Satisfaction
7.9
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What bulb does the Tolomeo Micro Max 60W use?
Artemide's North American store lists the selected Tolomeo Micro version as “Max 60W E12.” That means the classic configuration is specified around an E12 base and a maximum 60-watt source. Match the replacement lamp to the fixture's label and local electrical requirements, especially if your unit is a different regional or integrated-LED variant.
How adjustable is the Tolomeo Micro table lamp?
The North American product description calls the arm fully adjustable and describes a tiltable, rotatable diffuser with 90° movement in both directions. The design therefore supports aiming the light by repositioning the articulated arm and then fine-tuning the shade, rather than relying only on a fixed beam.
What materials are used in the Tolomeo Micro with base?
Artemide lists extruded aluminum for the articulated arms; polished die-cast aluminum for joints and tension-control knobs; stainless steel for the tension cables, springs, and external cables; and a weighted steel base with a stamped aluminum cover. These are the listed construction materials, not a guarantee against finish wear.
How large is the polished-aluminum Tolomeo Micro with base?
For the polished-aluminum Body Lamp + Base listing, Artemide specifies 450 mm length, 370 mm height, and a 170 mm base diameter. It also lists maximum extension dimensions of 730 mm in height and 690 mm in length. The measurement is for that exact Body Lamp + Base configuration; other Tolomeo Micro versions or supports may differ.
Are there separate integrated-LED versions of the Tolomeo Micro?
Yes. Artemide's family overview lists separate Tolomeo Micro Table LED 2700K and LED 3000K variants, and the North American store offers “Tolomeo Micro LED 8W 30K” as a distinct selector option from “Tolomeo Micro Max 60W E12.” Check the model label before ordering parts or a replacement lamp.
Does this Tolomeo Micro come with a base?
The catalogue target is the Body Lamp + Base configuration. Artemide's North American store also exposes Base, Clamp, In-set Pivot, and No base as separate support choices for the Tolomeo Table family, so confirm that the Base option is selected when ordering; changing the support changes the mounting arrangement and desk footprint.
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