Artemide Pausania – an LED table lamp designed by Ettore Sottsass
The Pausania by Artemide is a table lamp that stands out immediately. It does not have the neutral look of a simple desk light. It has colour, geometry and personality. Designed by Ettore Sottsass, it returns as a modern re-edition with LED TW technology, making it practical for today’s workspaces and interiors.
With a width of 480 mm and a height of 430 mm, it has enough presence on a desk, console or reception desk without feeling oversized. The Green/Aluminium finish makes it instantly recognisable and gives the area a more designed appearance.
Light that adapts to the moment
Pausania includes an LED TW source with tunable white light from 2700K to 6500K. This allows the lamp to change according to use. Warmer light is suitable for a calmer mood, lower intensity and evening use. Cooler white light helps when more clarity is needed, such as for work, reading or organising documents.
The microswitch dimmer makes brightness adjustment easier, so the lamp is not limited to one fixed lighting effect. This makes it practical for desks, home offices, bookshelves, reception areas and professional interiors where the light may need to change throughout the day.
For desks, consoles and spaces with character
Pausania works well in places where the lamp should be more than just functional. On a desk, it can support work while adding a more distinctive design presence. On a console or bookshelf, it becomes a luminous object that adds personality. In a reception area or boutique professional space, it can bring a more cultured design detail without feeling excessive.
Its materials, methacrylate and brass, support this character: clean construction, a recognisable look and a stronger presence than a standard table lamp.
A design classic with modern use
The value of Pausania is that it brings history and practicality together. It keeps the identity of Sottsass’s original design, while the LED TW version makes it more useful for everyday life today. It is not chosen only because it is well known. It is chosen because it provides light, adjusts easily and makes the desk or surface where it is placed feel more distinctive.
For homes, offices, studios, reception areas and hospitality spaces with a design-led character, Pausania brings something different: a lamp with personality, but also with a clear everyday function.
