Artemide Criosfera

Inspired by the Earth’s frozen archives, the Artemide Criosfera collection transforms climate data into design. The series takes its name from the cryosphere, all parts of the Earth system where water is frozen, with the ice core as its central motif. In scientific research, these cylindrical cores extracted from polar regions allow scientists to read climate history embedded in layers of ice. Artemide and architect Giulia Foscari reinterpret this as a light form: a blown, recycled glass cylinder encasing an optical LED core, layered and refractive like the Antarctic ice from which it draws influence. The result is a poetic yet technologically advanced lighting object, fusing symbolism, sustainability, and innovation.

Each version of the Criosfera, available as a horizontal table lamp, vertical table lamp, or tall floor lamp, is fitted with a single integrated LED module that diffuses light with high clarity and efficiency. The internal core is engineered for performance while remaining completely concealed, preserving the purity of the silhouette. Irregular engraving and blown glass techniques produce a wavering thickness to the outer shell, introducing subtle texture and variation. Designed to sit within domestic and public interiors alike, the Criosfera range brings atmospheric, glare-free illumination with touch dimming, ideal for side tables, desks, and reading corners. A synthesis of optical science and craftsmanship, the Criosfera is as much a call to awareness as it is a refined lighting object.