{"title":"Ernesto Gismondi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErnesto Gismondi was the founder of the Artemide Group. He designed some of his company's products himself.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGismondi was born on 25 December 1931 in Sanremo in Italy. In 1957, he graduated in aeronautical engineering from the Politecnico di Milano, before completing a degree in missile engineering at the engineering school in Rome in 1959.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom the early 1960s, Ernesto Gismondi designed and produced lighting solutions. Together with the designer Sergio Mazza, he founded Studio Artemide S.a.s., from which the Artemide Group developed. He established himself as an international designer and was one of the founders involved in the avant-garde Memphis movement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnder Ernesto Gismondi's leadership, Artemide's market share grew steadily over the years. The Italian company became internationally known and one of the most important companies in the lighting design sector. Gismondi received several major awards, including the Compasso d'Oro (1994) and the European Design Prize (1997).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eErnesto Gismondi: an impressive career\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eGismondi's career was also impressive beyond design: from 1964 to 1984, he lectured in missile engineering at the Politecnico. He was vice president of ADI (the Italian association for industrial design) and held various positions: in the Lombardy industrial association (Assolombarda), Federmeccanica, Confindustria, the Autonomous Trade Fair Agency of Milan and the Ministry of Universities and Research. He was also appointed by the Ministry of Public Education as a member of the educational and scientific committee of I.S.I.A. (Higher Institute for Artistic Industries) in Florence. Gismondi was a member of the arbitration committee of COSMIT (the organising committee of the Milan Furniture Fair) and of CNEL (appointed by the Office of the President of the Republic). In Italy and abroad, he took part in and led workshops on design, its development and energy-saving lighting technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn 2008 and 2009, Ernesto Gismondi received the Ernst \u0026amp; Young \"Entrepreneur of the Year\" award in the Innovation and Communication categories respectively, and Giorgio Napolitano, President of the Italian Republic, named him \"Cavaliere del Lavoro\", an honour for leading figures in Italian industry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"artemide-febe-led-wand-und-deckenleuchte","title":"Artemide - Febe LED Wall and Ceiling Light","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Round, Flat Wall and Ceiling Light\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nWith the “ Febe ” LED wall and ceiling light from Artemide , everything is reduced to a minimum, yet it provides maximum light output for even illumination throughout the entire room. When turned off, the light’s simple, round, geometric shape makes it almost invisible in the room, while when turned on, it provides optimal light distribution on the wall and ceiling, making it ideal for a wide variety of spaces.\r\nThe fixture, with a diameter of 61 cm, is made of polycarbonate and is available in various colors.","brand":"Artemide","offers":[{"title":"dove grey","offer_id":57394761040216,"sku":"158419","price":860.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/1760\/5208\/files\/Artemide-Febe-LED-Wand--und-Deckenleuchte-dove-grey.jpg?v=1780051802"},{"product_id":"artemide-sintesi-schreibtischleuchte","title":"Artemide - Sintesi Desk Lamp","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFunctional Clarity\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nThe Sintesi table lamp, designed by Ernesto Gismondi in 1975, was Artemide ’s first lamp and marked the beginning of a design icon. Its concept as an intelligent system based on simple components makes it versatile and timeless. The reissue brings back the functional original—minimalist, compact, and flexible.\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and foldable\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFrame with reflector\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMinimalist structure made of curved metal elements with adjustable height and tilt\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Artemide","offers":[{"title":"white","offer_id":57394765300056,"sku":"420715","price":295.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"blue","offer_id":57394765332824,"sku":"420723","price":295.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"green","offer_id":57394765365592,"sku":"420727","price":295.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/1760\/5208\/files\/Artemide-Sintesi-Schreibtischleuchte-weiss.jpg?v=1780051905"},{"product_id":"artemide-nur-mini-soffitto-deckenleuchte","title":"Artemide - Mini Soffitto Ceiling Light Only","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClassic Ceiling Light\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nThe Nur Mini Soffitto ceiling light was designed by Italian designer Ernesto Gismondi and captivates with its classic yet elegant form, which blends seamlessly into any setting. The aluminum lamp body exudes a cozy tranquility that creates a pleasant living and working environment. The light is perfectly reflected by the bright underside of the bell-shaped shade, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere in the room.\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCeiling Light for Hallways and Living Rooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nThis timeless ceiling light emits downward-directed light that perfectly highlights the area below it. This makes the Nur Mini Soffitto ceiling light ideal for use in hallways or living rooms, as the light can be easily dimmed as needed to create a softer glow. \u003cbr \/\u003e\r\nThe light is available in both matte and glossy finishes. Equipped with an E27 socket, the bell-shaped ceiling light can be paired with bulbs of varying brightness levels.","brand":"Artemide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57394948669784,"sku":"145562","price":440.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/1760\/5208\/files\/Artemide-Nur-Mini-Soffitto-Deckenleuchte-aluminiumgrau.jpg?v=1780054241"},{"product_id":"artemide-piroscafo-outdoor-led-stehleuchte","title":"Artemide - Piroscafo Outdoor LED Floor Lamp","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLow-profile outdoor floor lamp\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nWith its wide beam, the Piroscafo Outdoor LED floor lamp from Artemide is ideal for outdoor ground lighting. These industrial-style lamps resemble a tube rising from the ground. This design contrasts with the warm white light they emit, which pleasantly illuminates paths, pools, and patios.\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWeather-Resistant Aluminum and Glass\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nThe body of the floor lamp is made of weather-resistant aluminum, into which a pane of tempered glass has been integrated. The product is available in several color options.","brand":"Artemide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57394949751128,"sku":"176302","price":583.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/1760\/5208\/files\/Artemide-Piroscafo-Outdoor-LED-Stehleuchte--rost.jpg?v=1780054314"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.connox.com\/collections\/ernesto-gismondi.oembed","provider":"Connox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}