One of the best known illumination brands in the world, Artemide, known for its "The Human Light"? philosophy, has become synonymous with design, quality and innovation. Founded in 1960s, the Artemide Group is one of the global leaders of the residential illumination sector and high end professional and contract lighting. Artemide has always collaborated with renowned international designers, contributing to the history of the international design with products like Eclisse (1967, from Vico Magistretti), Tolomeo (1989, from Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina) and Pipe (2004, from Herzog & De Meuron), all showed at the Compasso D'oro Awards. In 1994 Artemide received The "Compaso D'oro"? career Award and European Design Prize In 1997. The Artemide Lamps are today considered as Design Icons of contemporary design; being exhibited in most museums of modern art and design collections.