The lighting maker Arteluce was one of the companies at the heart of the creative explosion in postwar Italian design. The firm’s founder and guiding spirit, Gino Sarfatti (1912–85), was an incessant technical and stylistic innovator who almost single-handedly reinvented the chandelier as a modernist lighting form.
Sarfatti attended the University of Genoa to study aeronautical engineering but was forced to drop out when his father’s company went out of business. His mechanical instincts led him to turn his attention to lighting design — and he founded Arteluce as a small workshop in Milan in 1939. Sarfatti’s father was a Jew, so the family fled to Switzerland in 1943, but after the war — largely thanks to Sarfatti’s insistence on efficiency of design and manufacture — Arteluce quickly established itself as a top firm.
Though Sarfatti continued as chief designer through the 1950s and ’60s, he also enlisted other designers such as Franco Albini and Massimo Vignelli to contribute work. Sarfatti sold Arteluce to FLOS — a rival Italian lighting maker — in 1973 and retired to pursue a more traditional avocation: collecting and dealing rare postage stamps.
Sarfatti is regarded by many collectors as a pioneer of minimalist design. He pared down his lighting works to their essentials, focusing on practical aspects such as flexibility of use. His most famous light, the 2097 chandelier, is a brilliant example of reductive modernist design, featuring a central cylinder from which branches numerous supporting fixtures extending like spokes on a wheel.
Similarly, Sarfatti's 566 table lamp is a simple canister, able to be raised or lowered on a stem, holding a half-chrome bulb. Despite the marked functionality of his designs, Sarfatti did have a sprightly side: His 534 table lamp, with its cluster of rounded enameled shades, resembles a vase full of flowers, the Sputnik chandelier (model 2003) was inspired by fireworks and the brightly colored plastic disks of the 2072 chandelier look like lollipops. No matter the style, Sarfatti concentrated first and foremost on the character of light created — and any Arteluce lamp is a modernist masterpiece.
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Italian Postmodern Model Pao T2 Table Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, 1990s
By Arteluce
Located in Hamburg, DE
The large T2 table lamp version from the Pao lamp series by Matteo Thun. Here in a rare version in chrome and silver. The Pao lamps impress with their characteristic diffuser and ba...
Glass, Wood
Italian Postmodern Murana Sconces Perry by King S. Miranda for Arteluce 1980s
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Arteluce
Located in Hamburg, DE
Murana wall lamp by renowned manufacturer Arteluce, based on a design by Perry A. King and S. Miranda from the 1980s. Rare icons of postmodern design. These wall lamps were also used...
Metal
A 1950s Murano glass and brass wall light by Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso.
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce, Archimede Seguso
Located in London, GB
A rare similar pair of 1950s Murano glass and brass wall lights designed by Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso, for lighting company Arteluce. With brass arm and wall bracket and c...
Brass
$2,014Sale Price|20% Off
Arteluce Halloween Pendant by Gino Sarfatti, Frosted Glass, 1978
By Arteluce
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful Italian modern frosted glass pendant in warm coconut white with blue circular perforations around the base. Model "Halloween". B...
Glass, Acrylic
20th Century, Gino Sarfatti Lighting Wall Mirror mod. 51B for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Torino, Piemonte
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
Cobalt Blue Glass Pair of Sconces by King and Miranda for Arteluce, 1980s, Italy
By Arteluce, Perry King and Santiago Miranda
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cobalt blue glass pair of sconces by King and Miranda for Arteluce, 1980s Italy Designers : Perry King and Santiago Miranda The Arteluce "Jill w...
Metal
Gino Sarfatti model 2095/9 ceiling lamp for Arteluce, Italy, 1958
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milan, IT
Gino Sarfatti model 2095/9 ceiling lamp for Arteluce, Italy, 1958 Original wiring and labels.
Aluminum, Metal
Postmodern Italian Le Stelle 1560 Ceiling or Wall Lamp Paolo Piva Arteluce 1980s
By Paolo Piva, Arteluce
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Italian Model Le Stelle 1560 Ceiling or Wall Lamps by Paolo Piva for Arteluce, 1980s Italian wall and ceiling lights by Arteluce, designed by Paolo Piva in the 1980s. A ...
Metal
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Vintage Double Wall Light Model 237/2, 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Double Wall Lights Model 237/2 in Glass Metal, 1970s Original vintage wall light, model 237/2 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Milano. Two spherical diffuse...
Metal
Pr. Italian Post Modern Table Lamps by Pier Ramella by Arteluce for Flos 1980's
By Pier Giuseppe Ramella, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Incredible pair of Italian Postmodern design table laps, designed by Pier Giuseppe Ramella, made by Arteluce for Flos, circa 1980's. These chic lamps feature flying saucer like tops...
Metal
Jill wall lamp by P. King, S. Miranda & G. Arnaldi for Arteluce
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Arteluce
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Jill ceiling light by Perry King, Santiago Miranda and Gianluigi Arnaldi for Arteluce. The design is clearly a postmodern nod to the Art Deco period of the 1920s. In full eighties Me...
Aluminum
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 model 213 wall lamp Arteluce Italy 1956
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Minimalistic model 213 wall lamp by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce in Italy 1956. This lamp features a direct wall fixture, cleverly designed with chrome-plated brass arm...
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Postmodern Italian Model PAO T1 Table Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, 1990s
By Arteluce
Located in Hamburg, DE
The small T1 table light version from the Pao light series by Matteo Thun. The Pao shines impress with their characteristic diffuser made of matt glass. However, the material combin...
Glass, Wood
Wall Appliques Model "145" Design Sergio Asti for Arteluce Sarfatti, 1960s
By Arteluce, Sergio Asti
Located in taranto, IT
Esclusiva Coppia di Applique Arteluce Modello "145" – Design Sergio Asti Proponiamo una straordinaria e rarissima coppia di lampade da parete prodotte dalla storica azienda Arteluce...
Aluminum
Pendants in Seguso Glass by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and iconic pendant light in black lacquered brass and Murano blown glass, designed by Gino Sarfatti and produced by Archimede Seguso for Arteluce in Italy during the 1960...
Brass
Table Lamp 600G by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This old original table lamp 600G was designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in 1966. The lamp is made of black lacquered aluminum with a black leather base filled with small lead balls...
Aluminum
$1,275
Arteluce Bean Bag Lamp
By Arteluce
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce.
Leather
Gino Sarfatti & Arteluce Table Lamp Model 569/N Italy, 1956
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
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
Postmodern Italian Model Pao W Sconce by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, Set of 2
By Arteluce, Matteo Thun
Located in Hamburg, DE
The wall lights version from the PAO light series by Matteo Thun. The Pao lights impress with their characteristic diffuser made of matt glass. However, the material combination mad...
Glass, Wood
Set of 2 Postmodern Pink Jill Sconces by Perry King, S. Miranda, G. Arnaldi
By Arteluce
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Jill wall lamps by the Italian manufacturer Arteluce (Flos) in a rare version with pink glass elements. The design of the Jill combines a cl...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Arteluce, Metal, Italy, 1970
By Arteluce
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning black gorgeous architect table Lamp by Arteluce in metal with a double-articulated arm and an adjustable shade for targeted lighti...
Metal
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Illuminated Wall-Mounted Display Console
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, display console, metal, glass, brass, Italy, 1970s Two vertical wall mounts in black metal hold a glass shelf. At the end of the fixtures two adjustable ...
Metal, Brass
Gino Sarfatti design Arteluce 50s monum architectural Illuminated table mirror
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Biella, IT
A Monumental & Radical Architectural Illuminated Table Mirror by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Milano, Italy, circa 1960s Description An extraordinary, museum-quality illuminated ta...
Metal
Arteluce, Model 526G Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli from 60s
By Massimo Vignelli, Arteluce
Located in Catania, CT
Large table lamp model 526G (grande) for Arteluce by Massimo Vignelli. Very good and working condition consistent with age and use. Made in Italy during the 60s.Rare 1st edition with the chromed brass base and the old original "Ticino" switch. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on demand for USA standard. Documentation: *Gramigna, G. Repertorio del Design Italiano, 2 vols. p 121, illustrated. *Italian Light 1960...
Brass, Chrome
6 Acrylic Balls Shade Chandelier by Arteluce, 1960s, Italy
By Lodovico Meneghetti, Arteluce, Vittorio Gregotti, Giotto Stoppino
Located in Hagenbach, DE
6 Balls Shade Chandelier by Arteluce, 1960s, Italy Designers: Vittorio Gregotti, Lodovico Meneghetti, and Giotto Stoppino Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. No crack, no...
Brass, Aluminum
White Acrylic Pair of Large Sconces by Arteluce, Italy, 1960s
By Arteluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
White Acrylic Pair of "Large" Sconces by Arteluce, Italy, 1960s Lampshades are in very good vintage condition. No crack, no missed piece. This lamp works with E27 light bulb. Max ...
Brass
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce "P600" Table Lamp, Italy 1960s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
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
possibly unique lamp by gino sarfatti
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Munich, DE
previous unknown hanging lamp variation of the sp/13F by gino sarfatti. made by arteluce.
Metal
'Le Falene' table lamp by Piero De Martini for Arteluce, 1980s
By Piero De Martini, Arteluce
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Table lamp from the Le Falene series, designed by Piero De Martini in 1980 and produced by Arteluce. The main parts are a yellow lacquered metal frame and an off-white fabric shade....
Metal
$4,120Sale Price|20% Off
Gino Sarfatti Model 225 Sconce in Aluminium and Brass for Arteluce 1957
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tilburg, NL
Gino Sarfatti Model 225 Sconce in Aluminium and Brass for Arteluce, Italy, 1957. A rare and desirable mid century sconce by famous lighting designer Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. Desi...
Brass, Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti Model 1055 Floor Lamp for Arteluce, Italy 1955
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Milan, IT
Gino Sarfatti Model 1055 adjustable floor lamp for Arteluce, Italy 1955.
Metal, Chrome
Gino Sarfatti, Wall Light, model 211, designed 1955, made by Arteluce 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Gino Sarfatti, Wall Sconce, model 211, designed 1955 and manufactured by Arteluce in the 1950s. In black lacquered aluminium with reflector that rotates on its own guard axis, so th...
Aluminum
20th Century, Franco Albini & Franca Helg Table Lamp mod. 524 for Arteluce
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Arteluce
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Franco Albini lived in Milan where he studied Architecture at the Politecnico. He started his career at Gio Ponti's studio, with whom he collaborated before getting in touch with som...
Metal
20th Century, Gino Sarfatti Pendant Lamp Moon mod. 2130
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Torino, Piemonte
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...
Aluminum
Rodolfo Dordoni Halloween Chandelier by Arteluce, Italy, 1980
By Arteluce, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in London, England
The Hallowen chandelier, designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Arteluce in the 1980s, is distinguished by its modern elegance and bold combination of white and red colors. A former student...
Glass
1950s Gino Sarfatti Pendants Model 2095/1 Blown Glass Aluminum Arteluce Pair
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of pendant lights Model 2095/1 designed by Gino Sarfatti and produced by Arteluce in Italy, 1958. Each pendant features a spherical blown glass globe shade in clear glass with a...
Aluminum
$4,080Sale Price|47% Off
Gino Sarfatti Attributed Round Illuminated Mirror, Italy, circa 1960
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare 26" Illuminating mirror with bevelled edges by Sarfatti for Arteluce, circa 1964 Backlit round mirror probably by Sarfatti for his own label. It's a very minimalistic bevelled ...
Glass, Mirror
Gino Sarfatti 596 table lamp by Arteluce Italy 1968
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A true icon of mid-century Italian lighting design, this rare large version of Model 596 was designed by the legendary Gino Sarfatti and produced by Arteluce in 1968. Striking in sca...
Aluminum
1975 Arteluce Lighting Catalogue by Gino Sarfatti, Mid-Century Modern
By Arteluce
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
rare 1975 original Arteluce catalogue, 44 pages, text in Italian, English, German & French ex collection Galerie Mai Designs by Gino Sarfatti, Ma...
Paper
Model 237-3 wall lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy 1950's
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This amazing wall sconce was designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in the 1950's. It has an elegant black lacquered metal frame that holds 3 transparent glass globes. With the right...
Metal
$2,198Sale Price / item|24% Off
Aurora Pendants by Arteluce, 1982
By Arteluce, Perry King and Santiago Miranda
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE We have three Aurora pendants in the elusive white color, priced individually. Perry King & Santiago Miranda designed the 'Aurora' pendant light in 1982 for Arteluce, ...
Aluminum
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
Three Floor Lamps Model #1073 by Gino Sarfatti / Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in MOUGINS, FR
Three lamps model 1073/3 in steel, aluminum and cracked metal base, by Gino Sarfatti. Prod. Arteluce, Italy, 1956. Excellent condition. Some abrasion on the chrome stems as expecte...
Metal
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Wall Lamp Mod. 238/1, Italy 1960s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Naples, IT
Wall light modello 238/1, disegnata da Gino Sarfatti, con struttura in metallo laccato nero e diffusore a sfera in vetro opalino soffiato. Gino Sarfatti (1912-1985) played a key rol...
Metal
A pair of Seguso Murano glass and chrome pendant lights, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A pair of heavy and thick Seguso Murano unusual oval shaped glass pendant lights with chrome fittings, by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Milano only 1 pair still available. price is for...
Chrome
Gino Sarfatti 573 Table Lamp for Arteluce, Anodized Aluminum, Italy, 1956
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Paris, FR
Rare table lamp by Gino Sarfatti. Model 573 produced by Arteluce from 1956. Adjustable spotlight in anodized aluminium, with screen in green methacrylate. Arms in chrome-plated br...
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
$1,716 / item
Arteluce N 8 Sconces Glass Metal 1980 italy
By Arteluce
Located in Milano, IT
Arteluce Appliques 1980
Glass
Pair of White‚ Drop 1’ Wall Lamps by Marc Sadler for Arteluce, Italy, 1993
By Arteluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A pair of wall lamps by Marc Sadler for Arteluce made in Italy in 1993. The shade of the lamp is made of silicon and has a beautiful white color. The base is made of hard plastic.
Plastic, Silicone
A rare 1950s Murano glass pendant light by Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso
By Gino Sarfatti, Archimede Seguso, Arteluce
Located in London, GB
A rare 1950s Murano glass and brass pendant light designed by Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso. for Lighting company Arteluce. With brass ceiling holder and collar holding the fit...
Brass
Two-spot floor lamp, model 1055/SP, by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1955
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Model 1055/SP floor lamp with a chrome-plated steel stem and cast-iron base, designed by Gino Sarfatti and produced by Arteluce in 1955. This model features two spotlights that slid...
Steel
Gino Sarfatti 607 table lamp by Arteluce Italy 1971
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The Model 607 Table Lamp, designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1971 and manufactured by Arteluce, Italy, is a remarkable example of mid-century modern design, blending technical innovation w...
Aluminum
Set of Seven Jill Wall Lights by Arteluce, Italy, 1978
By Santiago Miranda and Jian Luigi Arnaldi , Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Arteluce
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Set of Seven Jill Ceiling Lights by Perry King, Santiago Miranda and Gianluigi Arnaldifor Arteluce. The design is clearly a postmodern nod to the Art Deco period of the 1920s. In ful...
Aluminum
20th Century, Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Table Lamp mod. 573
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Torino, Piemonte
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, Aluminum
Mid century modern floor lamp by Bruno Gecchelin for Arteluce.
By Arteluce, Bruno Gecchelin
Located in Courbevoie, FR
1970s floor lamp by Bruno Gecchelin for Arteluce. Halogen bulb with dimmer. Up to 500W. Travertine base.
Travertine
Rare Max Huber Ashtray for Arteluce
By Arteluce
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Max Huber ashtray for Arteluce, 1960's. Original label.
Aluminum, Metal
Gino Sarfatti early red model 566 table lamp for Arteluce, Italy, 1956
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Skokie, IL
Gino Sarfatti early red model 566 table lamp for Arteluce, Italy, 1956 Stunning and Iconic Gino Sarfatti model 565 lamp for Arteluce designed in 1956 in rare red color. Additional ...
Steel
$824Sale Price / item|20% Off
Wall Sconces Atena Arteluce, 1980 Glass
By Arteluce
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Wall sconces Atena Arteluce, 1980.
Metal
Italian Postmodern Murana Sconces Perry by King S. Miranda for Arteluce 1980s
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Arteluce
Located in Hamburg, DE
Murana wall lamp by renowned manufacturer Arteluce, based on a design by Perry A. King and S. Miranda from the 1980s. Rare icons of postmodern design. These wall lamps were also used...
Metal
Italian modern table lamps Gala by Paolo Rizzato for Arteluce, 1970s
By Arteluce, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern table lamps Gala by Paolo Rizzato for Arteluce, 1970s Table lamps model Gala, featuring a minimalist black lacquered metal frame with an arched base. Thin vertical sup...
Metal