That a spiky, futuristic chandelier named “Sputnik,” which was highly suggestive of the Soviet satellite of the same name, designed by an Italian engineer could predate the space age and the satellite’s launch by a few decades is the stuff of legend. But in 1939, Venetian-born Gino Sarfatti channeled his obsession with light and expert engineering skills into a design so bold it predicted the future. He would go on to design around 700 lighting products in his lifetime — each table lamp, wall light, pendant and chandelier superb and unorthodox in shape.
Sarfatti’s singular focus on creating opulent lighting designs that were rational in their use of resources makes him one of the most innovative lighting designers in history. He was studying to be an aeronautical engineer at the University of Genoa when his family’s financial troubles led him to drop out and move to Milan to help. During this time, he built a lamp for a friend using a coffee machine’s electric components and a glass vase. This exercise sparked his fascination with lighting, and he went on to found Arteluce in 1939. What followed was a period of working with skilled artisans and tinkering with materials instead of sketching. The self-taught designer soon established himself as a creator of provocative, sculptural luxury lighting. Through the company, he collaborated with some of the 20th century’s most influential designers, such as Vittoriano Viganò, who worked on Arteluce lighting between 1946 and 1960. In the 1950s and ’70s, Franco Albini, Franca Helg, Ico Parisi and Massimo Vignelli all contributed designs.
Sarfatti used resources mindfully and injected functionality into everything he designed. His light fixtures were lightweight, easy to take apart and reassemble and could be affordably repaired. This marriage of utilitarianism and glamour lent Sarfatti’s designs a clean, minimal yet arresting splendor, based on their graphical forms and construction.
After World War II, Sarfatti embraced new wiring technologies and materials like plexiglass, such as his 1972 project with Carlo Mollino that filled the Teatro Regio in Turin with hundreds of plexiglass pipes. In 1973, Sarfatti sold Arteluce to FLOS. His foresight, invention and fearlessness as a designer are revered to this day.
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Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce '516' Table Lamps
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, table lamps, model ‘516’, brass, marble, enameled aluminum, Italy, 1948 These desk lamps, model 516, is designed by the influential designer in the field...
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
1950s Gino Sarfatti 'Tricolore' grey table lamp for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Gino Sarfatti 'Tricolore' grey table lamp for Arteluce. A striking yet minimalistic table lamp designed by Gino Sarfatti, circa 1952. This extremely rare and iconic design is...
Brass, Metal
20th Century, Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce The Moon Table Lamp 604
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Turin, Turin
Gino Sarfatti was an Italian designer and businessman born in 1912 in Venice. After studying aeronaval engineering in Genoa, he founded the Arteluce company in 1939 in Milan. Its pur...
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 548 Polished Brass with Blue Difuser by Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 548 Design by Gino Sarfatti The table lamp designed in 1951 is a study in balance and light reflection through a screen, a recurring theme in Gino Sarfatti’s work. Model 548 pr...
Metal
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce '609' Table Lamp in White Aluminum and Cast Iron
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, table lamp, model ‘609’, enameled aluminum, bakelite, cast iron, steel, Italy, 1973 A design by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, table lamp model 609 created ...
Aluminum, Steel, Iron
Gino Sarfatti & Arteluce, Early Table Lamp 600/C, Italy, 1966
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Early table lamp by Gino Sarfatti & Arteluce. Model 600/C designed in 1966, made in Italy. Black lacquered aluminum, based in black leather filled with lead buckshot, adjustable in...
Aluminum
$179Sale Price|47% Off
Targetti Sankey Table Lamp, by Gino Sarfatti, Italy, 1970s
By Gino Sarfatti, Targetti Sankey
Located in Palermo, IT
Targetti Sankey table lamp, by Gino Sarfatti, Italy, 1970s Intact and functional, small signs of aging. Good conditions.
Metal
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce '516' Table Lamp
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, table lamp, model ‘516’, brass, marble, enameled aluminum, Italy, 1948 This desk lamp, model 516, is designed by the influential designer in the field of...
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
Gino Sarfatti Table Lamp for Arteluce, Modern Design, 1966, Italy
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Palermo, IT
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce 1966 Height 60 cm. Width 40 cm. The lamp features a modern and sculptural design. Its main feature is a spherical, matte white light diffuser that emits a ...
Metal, Brass
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce '609' Table Lamps in White Aluminum & Cast Iron
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, table lamps, model ‘609’, enameled aluminum, bakelite, cast iron, steel, Italy, 1973 A design by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, table lamp model 609 created...
Aluminum, Steel, Iron
Mid-Century Italian table lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in London, Fitzrovia
1950's Italian table lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Aluminum, Brass
Gino Sarfatti Three Shade Mushroom Lamp in Black and Brass - Pair
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare pair of petite mushroom table lamps, designed by Gino Sarfatti. Three domed shades float on curved brass rods. In wonderful condition, with minimal scratching to the original...
Brass, Metal
Gino Sarfatti Model #548 Table Lamp in Orange and Burnished Brass
By Astep, Flos, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model #548 table lamp in orange and burnished brass. Designed in 1951, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his grandfather's scrupulous attention to detail and materials to offer a tightly curated selection of iconic lighting originally produced by Arteluce. Executed in dark burnished brass, white painted aluminum spotlight...
Aluminum, Brass
Gino Sarfatti 584/G Table Lamp for Arteluce, Italy 1957
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milan, IT
Gino Sarfatti 584/G Brown Table Lamp for Arteluce, Italy 1957
Chrome
Gino Sarfatti Model 566 Table Lamp by Astep, Aluminum & Brass
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gino sarfatti lamp model 566 by Astep Brass structure, black reflector, white marble. Manufactured by Astep Model 566 Design by Gino Sarfatti In its refined simplicity, Model 566 st...
Aluminum, Steel
Lamp by Alexander Rodichenko Gino Sarfatti edition
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lamoe par Alexander Rodchenko, édité tardivement d’après un dessins de 1917
Iron
Gino Sarfatti Model 566 Table Lamp by Astep, Aluminum & Brass, Italy
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gino Sarfatti lamp model 566 by Astep Aluminum body, steel stand, cast alloy base. Manufactured by Astep Model 566 Design by Gino Sarfatti In its refined simplicity, Model 566 stand...
Aluminum, Steel
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 548 Burnished Brass with Orange Difuser for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 548 Design by Gino Sarfatti The table lamp designed in 1951 is a study in balance and light reflection through a screen, a recurring theme in Gino Sarfatti’s work. Model 548 pr...
Metal
Model 611/P table lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1973
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Model 611/P table lamp designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1973 and manufactured by Arteluce. Model 611 is a height-adjustable table lamp with a tiltable reflective shade. The base is made...
Metal, Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti model 518 table lamp Arteluce Italy 1941
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super rare and early 518 table lamp designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce in Italy in 1941. Its subtle S-shaped support structure is in tubular brass and ends in a f...
Aluminum, Brass
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 548 Polished Brass with Blue Difuser by Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 548 Design by Gino Sarfatti The table lamp designed in 1951 is a study in balance and light reflection through a screen, a recurring theme in Gino Sarfatti’s work. Model 548 ...
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Model #548 Table Lamp in Gray and Polished Brass
By Astep, Flos, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model #548 Table Lamp in Gray and Polished Brass Designed in 1951, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his ...
Aluminum, Brass
Gino Sarfatti Arteluce 1960 Italian Design "591" Table Lamp
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Brescia, IT
"591" lamp Gino Sarfatti Arteluce 1964. Aluminium shade "Arteluce" Label Measures: Diameter 12 cm. Excellent condition.
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 548 Polished Brass with Blue Difuser by Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 548. Design by Gino Sarfatti. The table lamp designed in 1951 is a study in balance and light reflection through a screen, a recurring theme in Gino Sarfatti’s work. Model 54...
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 548 Polished Brass with Grey Difuser by Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 548 Design by Gino Sarfatti The table lamp designed in 1951 is a study in balance and light reflection through a screen, a recurring theme in Gino Sarfatti’s work. Model 548 ...
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 537 Brass Structure, White Reflector for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gino Sarfatti lamp model 537. Brass structure, black reflector, white marble. Manufactured by Astep Model 537 Design by Gino Sarfatti In its refined simplicity, Model 537 stan...
Marble, Metal, Brass
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 537 Brass Structure, Black Reflector by Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gino Sarfatti lamp model 537. Brass structure, black reflector, white marble. Manufactured by Astep Model 537 Design by Gino Sarfatti In its refined simplicity, Model 537 stands out...
Marble, Metal, Brass
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 548 Polished Brass with Blue Difuser by Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 548 Design by Gino Sarfatti The table lamp designed in 1951 is a study in balance and light reflection through a screen, a recurring theme in Gino Sarfatti’s work. Model 548 ...
Metal
Pair of Model 586 table lamps by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1960s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Pair of polished aluminium Model 586 table lamps, designed in 1962 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. As mentioned in the AL Milano catalogue: "Table or floor spherical reflector, in po...
Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 537 Brass Structure, Black Reflector by Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gino Sarfatti lamp model 537. Brass structure, black reflector, white marble. Manufactured by Astep Model 537 Design by Gino Sarfatti In its refined simplicity, Model 537 stands out...
Marble, Metal, Brass
Paolo Rizzatto & Gino Sarfatti Table Lamp Model 613 Produced by Arteluce
By Paolo Rizzatto, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table lamp model 613 designed by Paolo Rizzatto & Gino Sarfatti. Produced by Arteluce in Italy.
Plastic, Fiberglass
Gino Sarfatti 586 table lamps Arteluce Italy 1962
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice playful pair of adjustable table lamps designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce, Italy 1962. Sheared off sphere-shaped reflector in polished aluminium simply suppo...
Metal, Aluminum
607 lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milano, IT
The rare *Model 607* table lamp, designed by **Gino Sarfatti** for **Arteluce** in 1971, is a striking example of his late career. The lamp features a sculptural aluminum body finish...
Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti Model #548 Table Lamp in Blue and Polished Brass
By Flos, Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model #548 table lamp in blue and polished brass. Designed in 1951, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies hi...
Aluminum, Brass
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 548 Polished Brass with Grey Difuser by Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 548 Design by Gino Sarfatti The table lamp designed in 1951 is a study in balance and light reflection through a screen, a recurring theme in Gino Sarfatti’s work. Model 548 pr...
Metal
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Model 585 Minimalist Table Lamp
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A true collector's piece. This is a rare model 585 petite table lamp or task lamp designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. A wonderful example of Italian lighting in immaculate condition. Metal base with painted metal shade. Shade can be turned in a full 360 degrees. Please note this is a small scale light...
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Model #548 Table Lamp in Gray and Burnished Brass for Astep
By Flos, Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model #548 table lamp in gray and burnished brass for Astep. Designed in 1951, this is an authorized 2017 Astep/Flos re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gin...
Aluminum, Brass
$22,690Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Gino Sarfatti Table Lamp Mod n. 598 for ArteLuce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Milano, IT
Enter the world of rare and exquisite design with a true masterpiece from the 1950s – the Gino Sarfatti model 598 table lamp for ArteLuce. This is not just a lamp; it's a work of art...
Brass, Iron
Gino Sarfatti & Arteluce Table Lamp Model 569/N Italy, 1956
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Table lamp model 569 N by Gino Sarfatti & Arteluce Designed in 1956 and made in Italy. Adjustable reflector in aluminium lacquered black, cast iron trumpet-shaped base lacquered ...
Aluminum, Brass
Table lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1960s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare mid century table lamp designed by gino Sarfatti and produced by Arteluce. Its made from aluminum and a leather counter wheight base allowing the lamp to be put in multiple anl...
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 548 Burnished Brass with Orange Difuser for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 548 Design by Gino Sarfatti The table lamp designed in 1951 is a study in balance and light reflection through a screen, a recurring theme in Gino Sarfatti’s work. Model 548 pr...
Metal
Gino Sarafatti 1950's Table Lamp for Arteluce on Black Marble Base
By Gino Sarfatti, Arluce
Located in London, GB
A rare and elegant table lamp manufactured by Gino Sarafatti 1950's for Arteluce on black marble base, Italy 1950's. Combining innovative materials with refined engineering, the lam...
Metal, Brass
Early 600P Light by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in London, GB
Early 600P light by Sarfatti for Arteluce in excellent condition.
Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti Table Lamps Model 540P by Arteluce, Italy, 1968
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic pair of table or wall lamps model 540P designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce, Italy, 1968. These table lamps have a plexiglass bas...
Aluminum
Table Lamp 600 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in bruxelles, BE
Lamp with legs in the shape of a leather bag filled with sand. Stamped on the side. Wear and tear due to the age of the lamp.
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Model 596 Table Lamp Arteluce, 1968
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Large sized table lamp model 596 designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce, Italy 1968. This large mushroom shaped table lamp has a diffuser cup in white opaline methacr...
Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce "P600" Table Lamp, Italy 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Naples, IT
600/P table lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy 1966s. Questa lamopada ha una base costituita da un sacchetto di pelle cucito riempito di piccole sfere. Questa base permette di...
Aluminum
$895Sale Price|25% Off
1966 Gino Sarfatti 1st Edition Model 600/C for Arteluce, Italy
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
1966 600/C 1st edition table lamp from Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. Come with original 220 volt 60 watt light bulb and European wall plug. For North American a current transforme...
Metal, Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti model 573 desk lamp Arteluce Italy 1956
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare model 573 desk or table lamp designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce, Italy 1956. This very nice direct table lamp has a cast iron base, covered with the trademark finish in black crackle paint. The centre stems are made of chrome plated metal and are adjustable in different positions and angles. A solid aluminium ball in the centre is the adjusting mechanism which was also used in other models. The typical Sarfatti shade...
Aluminum, Steel
Model 600G Table Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1960s, Italy
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model 600G Table Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1960s, Italy The black leather base is filled with small lead balls which allow the lamp to move in various positions. Lampsh...
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Mid Century Steel & Glass Table Lamp for Arteluce 1948
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Conversano, IT
Discover a rare gem in the world of design - the extraordinary model 522 lamp, created by Gino Sarfatti and produced by Arteluce Milano in 1948. This unique lamp is a timeless design...
Steel
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 548 Burnished Brass with Orange Difuser
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 548 Design by Gino Sarfatti The table lamp designed in 1951 is a study in balance and light reflection through a screen, a recurring theme in Gino Sarfatti’s work. Model 548 pr...
Metal
Set of Gino Sarfatti Table Lamps Model 540P for Arteluce, Italy, 1968
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful pair of midcentury table lamps designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in 1968. It is fascinating with its beautiful chrome shade and plexiglass body. The lamps are in ver...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Space Age Italian Model 600/P Table Lamp by Gino Sarfatti, 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century table lamp from the italian manufacturer arteluce based on a design by gino sarfatti from the 1960s. Here is an early version with e14 screw socket and rotating reflector...
Metal
GINO SARFATTI - ARTELUCE Lampada in alluminio lucidato - Mod. 586 - ITALIA 1962.
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milano, IT
Lampada da tavolo o da terra , creata da GINO SARFATTI, e prodotta dalla ditta da lui fondata ARTELUCE. Questa lampada modello 586 é stata creata nel 1962 e nel 1964 é stata esposta ...
Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti 600/C Adjustable Lamp
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Hanover, MA
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce model 600/C designed in 1966, made in Italy. Black lacquered aluminum, hackey-sack base in black leather filled with lead buckshot, adjustable in all dire...
Aluminum
$2,836Sale Price|20% Off
Gino Sarfatti Iconic Ball Table Lamp for Arteluce Mod. 586, Italy 1960s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milan, IT
Gino Sarfatti iconic ball table lamp for Arteluce Mod. 586, Italy 1960s Original Label, Original wiring. Superb patina, and condition.
Aluminum
Italian ‘600P’ Table Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Chicago, IL
A ‘600P’ table lamp designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in 1966. Petite in scale, the lamp features a black lacquered metal body paired with a leather-wrapped base, subtly segment...
Metal
Mid Century Modern Industrial Desk Lamp, Gino Sarfatti for Targetti, Italy 1970
By Gino Sarfatti, Targetti Sankey
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern Industrial Desk Lamp, Gino Sarfatti for Targetti, Italy 1970 Designed in the vibrant design landscape of 1970s Italy, this lamp carries the hallmarks of both Sarf...
Metal
Model 600G Table Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, 1960s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Black Table Lamp mod. 600/C designed by master Gino Sarfatti, manufactured by his own Arteluce. Designed in 1966, produced 1960 - 1969 Lacquered aluminum. The leather base is fil...
Leather