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The Nemo Story
Nemo was founded in 1993 by Franco Cassina and Carlo Forcolini in Meda, Italy. The official lighting division of Cassina Furniture, the company was established to recreate the lighting pieces that best represented the "Golden Age" of Italian lighting design of the 1960s and '70s, namely those created by the Italian modernist Franco Albini.
Read MoreFive years later, the company acquired ItalianaLuce, an Italian lighting line that features a range of modern fixtures that are functional, practical and versatile. The new assortment provided a complementary counterpoint to the classic clean lines of its iconic Nemo Franco Albini imprint. Nemo absorbed the company as well as the name, rebranding itself as Nemo ItalianaLuce.
In 2002, the company purchased Illuminating Experiences, an expansive U.S. lighting entity that allowed Nemo ItalianaLuce to considerably increase its presence in the states. Fast-forward to 2014, and the company arrives where it started, reverting to the esteemed simplicity of its original name – Nemo.
Why We Love Nemo
Working with more than 15 international designers, Nemo showcases an extensive range of forms and textures for being an understated modern lighting line. Designers like Jehs + Laub and Karim Rashid are just a few of the contemporary icons in Nemo’s stable, along with past masters like Franco Albini and Le Corbusier.
Fun Facts About Nemo
Nemo identifies itself as an entierely Italian company, with its heritage and design philosophy as points of pride. The company also distributes Le Klint and MacMaster, rounding out their global design influence.
Noteworthy Lighting from Nemo
Old-world candle chandeliers get a facelift, reinvented as the Crown Chandelier. Designed by Jehs and Laub, the Crown Major and Crown Minor feature opal glass shades and solid geometric lines that create a sense of power and strength, perfect for illuminating your own personal castle.

Stylishly looped and elegant for use in contemporary interior home décor, the Bella 6 Arm Chandelier by Hubbardton Forge is able to produce warm, ambient lighting while showcasing its elevated form factor. Meaning “beautiful” in Spanish, the Bella rightfully earns ...
Modern, classical, with a sleek functional form. The Brianna 2-Tier Chandelier from ED Ellen DeGeneres evolves from its medieval origin to a spectacular contemporary centerpiece. With a sleek metallic finish, the long elegant arms of the chandelier lift gently upwards, ...
An eccentric, modern twist on classic chandelier design. The Nemo Crown Summa Chandelier features a stunning, die-cast aluminum body that consists of many tripodic lines and illusory hexagonal patterns that shift depending on your point of view. Dotting the end ...
Pay homage to the Queen of Jazz with the ladylike Ella Round Chandelier from DelightFULL. A prominent salute to Ella Fitzgerald in the mid-century modern style assembled by Portuguese artisans, its single stem stretches down from robust ceiling mounting to ...
Enliven your large interior spaces with the tasteful and intriguing Ike 14 Chandelier from DelightFULL, ideal for mid-century modern areas. A distinct, easily recognizable structure, it uses downward cables to suspend a series of cylindrical light housings constructed using a ...
The Slamp Lillibet Mini Chandelier offers glitz for the smaller space, like over the bar area or 4-person dining table. Featuring the stunning sparkle from 42 Swarovski STRASS crystals, the Lillibet Mini Chandelier is unmatched in contemporary elegance. Available in ...