Iconic pair of “Electra” table lamps designed in 1968 by noted Italian architect and designer Giuliana Gramigna for Artemide. These sculptural lamps capture the essence of late-1960s Italian design.
Each lamp is composed of two interlocking hand-blown glass elements: a larger opaline form that emits a warm, diffused glow, and a smaller glass dome that appears to float above it. The result is a captivating, atmospheric light that feels both ethereal and architectural.
The lamps present beautifully both illuminated and unlit, soft, cloud-like silhouettes when off and warm, luminous orbs when on.
 
Giuliana Gramigna (1929–2019) was an influential Italian architect, designer, and journalist known for her refined, forward-thinking approach to modern design. Active from the 1960s onward, she collaborated with leading manufacturers such as Artemide, creating sculptural, innovative lighting and furniture. Gramigna was also a prominent curator of design culture, co-authoring essential reference books and chronicling Italian design history. Her work blends functional clarity with poetic form, securing her place as a key figure in 20th-century Italian design.
 
Artemide, founded in 1960 in Italy by Ernesto Gismondi and Sergio Mazza, is one of the world’s leading lighting manufacturers, renowned for its innovative blend of technology, design, and craftsmanship. The company collaborates with iconic designers and architects, producing influential pieces such as the Tolomeo and Tizio lamps. Known for its “Human Light” philosophy, Artemide emphasizes lighting that enhances well-being and quality of life. Its creations, often award-winning, have become timeless symbols of contemporary Italian design.