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The Castore, designed by Michele De Lucchi in 2003, is a table lamp that provides diffused incandescent lighting. It features a diffuser in white handblown glass, with external etched finish. Available in four sizes. Stem crafted of steel tubing, covered by a tapered sleeve in white translucent molded polycarbonate, allowing for partial soft diffusion of light from diffuser. Base in die-cast metal alloy with white epoxy powder finish. Models 25, 35 and 42 feature a touch dimmer incorporated into the base; Model 14 has an on/off switch located on the cord.
Model 14 uses 1 X 60W G9 halogen (included), model 25 uses 1 X 100W max and models 35 and 42 use 1 X 150W max halogen (medium base double envelope) or incandescent bulbs (not included).
The Artemide Group was founded by Ernesto Gismondi and Sergio Mazza in 1959. Artemide offers not only lamps for moments of relaxation at home, but also large sophisticated installations for illuminating public and private professional activities. Technological and productive expertise is achieved through research and developement centers, with product planning and engineering, laboratories for technical conformity and self-certification tests, and production units equipped with state-of-the-art processes. A production structure that can offer expertise in the processing of traditional materials such as glass, as well as the capacity of innovation with novel materials, such as titanium. The vast range of options reflects the commitment of the whole organization to provide a product guaranteed by the Artemide brand, throughout the world, with an image that is strong and consistent: that of a leader in the lighting field.
Renowned lighting series issued by Artemide include the versatile Tizio and Tolomeo, Logico, Melampo, Castore, and color-changing Metamorfosi. Other design classics that Artemide still produces include the unique Boalum, Nesso and Fatto. Over the years, many designers have created beautiful works of lighting art for Artemide, including Michele De Lucchi, Livio Castiglioni, Gianfranco Frattini, Vico Magistretti, Richard Sapper and Giancarlo Fassina. More recently, Ron Rezek's line of practical and affordable designs, including many wall sconces, bath lights and mirrors was acquired by Artemide.
Q:I have some questions about the bulb for the Artemide Castore Table Lamp. Does this lamp require a candalabra-type bulb, or does it take a standard incandescent bulb? Can I use a flourescent bulb in this lamp?
A:The Castore 14 (the smallest) uses a G9 based halogen lamp, the larger sizes use standard incandescent lamps (E26 or medium base). There is a dimmer on the fixture, so if you choose to use a self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamp, it will need to be a dimmable one.
Customer Reviews4.5 out of 5
Artemide is a headache to deal with but nice lamp
Nice clean design and soft lighting from this Castore Table lamp, love the dimmer on the base! Just beware dealing with Artemide, I got sent 2 incorrect lamps before I got this one!
By: Randy G., Renter (New York, NY)
needs an in-line dimmer
Pretty cool, but awfully bright. I mean, really, really bright. We took it to a lamp maker to replace the in-line on-off switch with an in-line Lutron dimmer. They don't come in clear plastic to match the cord, but, oh well.
By: Carrie B., Homeowner (Kansas City)
Beautiful! Elegant!
This is a really simple, lovely lamp that produces lots of light but takes up little space. I put it by the window-it looks like the moon!
I wish it had a switch on the lamp itself (like the larger sizes do), and I also wish this could dim (like the larger sizes do). But..for half the price, not bad!
By: RCS, (New York)
Adorable lamp!
This is our third Castore lamp in our house. We just love the design of this. It is really pretty ball , and for someone who likes modern and none of the dowdy lampshade style table lamp, this is a perfect lamp for you.
By: Lynette L., Homeowner (San Carlos)
great design, great quality!!
Excelent product, very nice design and on top of that I got my beautiful lamp on sale, what else can I ask?
Great quality, and this lamp works in dimmer mode but also in remote on /off wall switch, like regular lamp.
Very happy with this good product!
By: maribel o., Homeowner (pompano beach fl)
nice for a nightstand light, not great for reading light, small footprint too