Cadmo Floor Lamp

Founded in the 1960s by Ernesto Gismondi, Artemide has become an iconic leader in the lighting industry. At the forefront of innovation and elegance, Artemide works with world famous designers, including Ron Rezek, Sir Norman Foster, Karim Rashid and many more to build fixtures that not only provides beautiful illumination but evokes a sense of comfort. Artemide developed and lives by a philosophy known as The Human Light, which aims to respond to the ever-changing visual desires of man while respecting the world's natural resources. From glass to metal, Artemide prides itself on using both modern and traditional materials to create innovative table lamps, chandeliers and wall lighting that meet a variety of tastes. The legendary brand has been featured in countless museums including, MoMA (New York), Victoria and Albert Musuem in London, the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna in Rome and many more. Browse our vast collection of lighting from Artemide and discover the meaning of modern.

Born in Cairo, Egypt (1960), Karim Rashid was raised in England until relocating to Canada where he earned a Bachelor of Industrial Design from Carleton University in Ottawa (1982). Upon graduating, Rashid began studying in Naples, Italy, where he learned his craft under renowned designers Gartana Pesce and Ettore Sottsass. He later worked for Rodolfo Bonetto in Milan. In 1991, he started teaching at the Pratt Institute before opening his own studio in 1993. At the start of his career, Rashid primarily designed tableware for company named Nambe, products ranged from clocks and vases to candlesticks. This molded Rashid's style sensual minimalism. He has also coined the term Blobular, which describes his love for organic forms. Rashid is also known for his early adoption of computer-aided designs and his use of plasticity.

Today, Karim has received over 300 awards, including countless Red Dot Awards, Chicago Athenaeum Good Design Awards, IDSA Industrial Design Excellence and more. Karim also holds an honorary doctorate from both the Corcoran College of Art & Design and the Ontario College of Art & Design. Karim has collaborated with clients to create democratic design for Method and Dirt Devil, furniture for Artemide, brand identity for Citibank and Hyundai, luxury goods for Veuve Clicquot and Swarovski.

Karim Rashid lives in New York City.