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.
Find vintage Arteluce table lamps, chandeliers, floor lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
Gino Sarfatti sconce model 36 Arteluce Italy 1950
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This elegant and functional Model 36 wall spot was designed by the legendary Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce in the 1950s. Characterized by its minimalist aesthetic, this ...
Chrome, Aluminum
Massimo Vignelli 259/2 wall lamps for Arteluce Italy 1964
By Arteluce, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A rare and exquisite set of 259/2 wall lights designed by the legendary Massimo Vignelli for Arteluce in 1964. These iconic sconces are a stunning example of mid-century Italian desi...
Aluminum
$1,926 / item
Paolo Rizzatto 265 Wall Lamp Arteluce, Italy, 1973
By Paolo Rizzatto, Arteluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Impressive sized wall lamp model 265 designed by Paolo Rizzatto and manufactured by Arteluce, Italy 1973. This is for the early Arteluce production with the Arteluce sticker on the s...
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Black Wall Lights Pendant Lamps (2x) Model 194n, 1950
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Vienna, AT
Genuine pair of Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce wall-mounted pendant lamp model 194/N, circa 1950 We have two lights available, priced individually Great set of 2 wall lights which are ...
Aluminum, Brass, Chrome
Italian Postmodern Geco 1 Indoor and Outdoor Wall Lamp for Arteluce, 1990s
By Arteluce, Luciano Pagani
Located in Hamburg, DE
Italian Postmodern Geco 1 Indoor and Outdoor Wall Lamp by Luciano Pagani and Angelo Perversi for Arteluce, 1990s Wall or ceiling lights from the italian manufacturer arteluce/flos a...
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Model 1055 Adjustable Floor Lamp for Arteluce, Italy 1955
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century Gino Sarfatti Model 1055 floor lamp made of chrome-plated metal and black enameled iron. This iconic adjustable floor lamp was designed by Gino Sarfatti and pro...
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome, Iron
Wall Appliques Model "145" Design Sergio Asti for Arteluce Sarfatti, 1960s
By Sergio Asti, Arteluce
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
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce '609' Table Lamps in White Aluminum & Cast Iron
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
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
$1,390Sale Price|27% Off
Space Age Aurora Blue Pendant by Arteluce, Perry King & Santiago Miranda, 1983
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Arteluce
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
“Aurora” Blue Pendant, Arteluce, Perry King & Santiago Miranda, 1983 An Eighties refined design UFO perndant: the “Aurora” by Perry King and Santiago Miranda for Arteluce marrie...
Metal
Rare Le Falene floor lamp designed by Piero De Martini for Arteluce, Italy 1980s
By Arteluce, Piero De Martini
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Le Falene floor lamp by Piero De Martini for Arteluce, Italy, 1980s The Le Falene floor lamp, designed by Piero De Martini for Arteluce in the 1980s, is a rare and iconic examp...
Metal
Gino Sarfatti, Floor Lamp, Aluminum, Chrome, Iron, Italy, 1950s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome metal, aluminum and black-lacquered iron floor lamp designed by Gino Sarfatti and produced by Arteluce, Italy, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 77” H x 8.7...
Aluminum, Chrome, Iron
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Wall Lamp "228" White, Italy 1950s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Naples, IT
Wall lamp Mod. 228 designed by Gino Sarfatti for the Arteluce Company in the 1950s. The lamp is made entirely of opal glass with white lacquered aluminum stand and details. It is a m...
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Model 3001 Ceiling Lamps for Arteluce, Italy, 1950s (Set of 3)
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Three circular ceiling lamps make up the group, two at forty centimetres in diameter and a smaller one at thirty, each no more than seven centimetres deep. The white-lacquered alumin...
Aluminum
$1,260Sale Price / set|40% Off
Arteluce "Aura" Memphis Wall Sconce by Perry King & Santiago Miranda
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Arteluce
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A pair of Aura wall lights made by the famous designers Perry King & Santiago Miranda and produced by Arteluce. Each wall sconce is made of white enameled panels forming a Memphis st...
Steel
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Mod. 36 Wall Lamp, Italy 1955
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Naples, IT
Wall sconce Mod. "36" in chromed metal designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy 1955. The lamp is structured with a horizontal chromed arm connected to a square metal plate, wh...
Metal
$1,466Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Post Modern Floor Lamp design by Perry A. King & S. Mirand for Arteluce
By Memphis Group, Arteluce
Located in Roma, IT
A Post Modern floor lamp of great charm, made in Italy by the historic lighting company Arteluce founded in 1939 by Gino Sarfatti. Designed and produced during the 80s, this floor la...
Metal
6 Acrylic Balls Shade Chandelier by Arteluce, 1960s, Italy
By Vittorio Gregotti, Lodovico Meneghetti, Arteluce, 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
Articulated Wall Lamp Model 265 by Paolo Rizzatto for Arteluce 1973 Italy
By Paolo Rizzatto, Arteluce
Located in München, BY
Articulated, huge and elegant Mid-Century Modern wall lamp. Model no 265. Designed by Paolo Rizzatto for Arteluce, 1973, Italy. This one must have been produced by Arteluce in 1980s....
Steel, Iron
$1,938 / item
Model Pao' Wall Sconce by Arteluce, 1960s, Italy
By Arteluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model Pao' Glass and Metal and Solid Wood Wall Sconce by Arteluce, 1960s, Italy Minimal design Very high quality. Fully functional. 3 Pieces available Lamps are in very good vint...
Metal
White Wall or Ceiling Lamp No. 235/B by Cini Boeri for Arteluce, 1970s
By Arteluce, Cini Boeri
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Wall or ceiling fixture, No. 235/b, designed by Cini Boeri and manufactured by Arteluce in 1971. The lamp consists of two parts: the cylindrical outside and the inside (a reflector)...
Metal
$5,500 / item
XL Mod. 252/p Sconces by Arteluce
By Giotto Stoppino, Vittorio Gregotti, Lodovico Meneghetti, Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
XL Mod. 252/p Sconces by Vittorio Gregotti, Lodovico Meneghetti, and Giotto Stoppino for Arteluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1966. Large wall lamps comprising of silver ...
Aluminum, Brass
Set of 4 original Memphis style "Jill" Arteluce wall sconces, 1980's
By Arteluce, Perry King and Santiago Miranda
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A set of 4 original Memphis style "Jill " Arteluce wall sconces by Perry King and S. Miranda, available for purchase per piece. The design is cle...
Metal
Albini & Helg Arteluce Large Pendant Lamp Original Glass Lucite, Italy, 1955
By Arteluce, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Vienna, AT
Original 1955 pendant light from Arteluce Milano designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg. Large Midcentury original with a large dark 22.6" lucite shade and an inner opaline glass...
Brass, Chrome
$2,500 / item
Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconce in Red for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model #10 sconce in red for Arteluce. Executed in painted aluminum and custom fabricated period-styled brass backplates designed to mount ove...
Brass, Aluminum
Wall Light by Vittoriano Viganò for Arteluce, 1950
By Vittoriano Vigano, Arteluce
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Wall Light by Vittoriano Viganò for Arteluce, 1950 Wonderful wall light designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Arteluce in Italy, 1950s. The light is in gorgeous original condition, with...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Gino Sarfatti For Arteluce Floor Lights Model 1102 White Mesh Glass, Italy, 1971
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare pair of Gino Sarfatti outdoor lights model 1102 for Arteluce from 1971 Sold and priced individually, recommended as a pair. This pair of l...
Metal
Seguso Glass Pendants (Pair) by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1960
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Vienna, AT
1960s Gino Sarfatti metal and Seguso glass pendant for Arteluce. This larger version measures 5.9" in diameter and is priced as a pair. This orig...
Brass
$2,500 / item
Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconce in White for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model #10 sconce in white for Arteluce. Executed in painted aluminum and custom fabricated period-styled brass backplates designed to mount o...
Brass, Aluminum
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. The Pao lamps captivate with their characteristic diffuser made of frosted glass. However, it is rather the ...
Glass, Wood
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
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Chandelier by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chandelier by Arteluce. Designed and Manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. Naturally aged brass throughout with black enameled accents on joints and canopy. Rewired for US standard...
Brass
Ico Parisi, Wall Light, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1960s
By Ico Parisi, Arteluce
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and opaline glass wall light designed by Ico Parisi and produced by Arteluce, Italy, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 19.5"H x 9.5"W x 13.0"D Back Pla...
Metal
Mid-Century Italian table lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in London, Fitzrovia
1950's Italian table lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. Please note that we are unable to pack or ship until july the 7th.
Aluminum, Brass
Gino Sarfatti "543" Lamp for Arteluce, White Lacquered Metal and Opaline Globes
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
An iconic Model 543 table/floor lamp designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, circa 1965. This elegant and highly architectural composition features three large opaline glass g...
Metal, Aluminum
Full Set of Three Gino Sarfatti Model 1073 Floor Lamps for Arteluce, Italy 1956
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and incredibly rare full set of three Model 1073 floor lamps designed by Gino Sarfatti and produced by Arteluce in Italy in 1956. Each lamp is signed on the bottom. Full...
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Rare Sputnik Chandelier Model 2003
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in 1939, rare 'Fuoco d'artificio' chandelier model 2003 executed in the 1950s, Italy. This 24-light sputnik ceiling light is composed of tubula...
Brass
Gino Sarfatti model 2133 chandeliers Arteluce Italy 1972
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful Gino Sarfatti Model 2133 chandeliers, produced by Arteluce in Italy in 1972. These chandeliers are truly unique, featuring a minimalist design that resembles a floating dis...
Metal, Aluminum
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
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
$20,499Sale Price|20% Off
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce 'Fireworks' Brass Ceiling Lamp, Italy 1939
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milan, IT
Sublime Gino Sarfatti Model 2003 irr. Fireworks ceiling lamp. Italy 1939
Brass
Model Combi A305 Ceiling Lamp by Arteluce, 1970s
By Arteluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model Combi A305 ceiling lamp by Arteluce, 1970s. This striking vintage light features a bold circular form with a large white diffuser framed by contrasting black detailing, creatin...
Metal
Gino Sarfatti 584/G Table Lamp for Arteluce, Italy 1957
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Milan, IT
Gino Sarfatti 584/G Brown Table Lamp for Arteluce, Italy 1957
Chrome
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Black Wall Lights Pendant Lamps (2x) Model 194n, 1950
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Vienna, AT
Genuine pair of Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce wall-mounted pendant lamp model 194/N, circa 1950. Original lacquer, good condition, ready to use. We have two lights available, priced ind...
Aluminum, Brass, Chrome
20th Century, Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Ceiling Light mod 178 NT
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...
Brass, Steel
1960s Gino Sarfatti Model #26b Yellow and Brass Wall Lamp for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model #26b Yellow and Brass Wall Lamp for Arteluce. Executed in yellow aluminum with a brass backplate. Double ball jointed arm allows flexible shade adjustments and m...
Metal, Brass
Iconic Model Blue "Aurora" Pendant for Arteluce, 1983 by Perry King
By Arteluce, Perry King and Santiago Miranda
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic blue model "Aurora" pendant designed by tPerry King and Santiago Miranda for Arteluce. The Aurora pendant provides direct and diffused light with three halogen, led spotlights...
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Model 1094 Floor Lamp, Marble & Chrome, Italy 1969
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This is an original model 1094 floor lamp by Gino Sarfatti (1912-1985) which was designed for Arteluce in 1969. It features a carrara marble base with a steel structure wich is chrom...
Carrara Marble, Chrome
1960s Arteluce Italian Ceiling Light Plafonnier Gino Sarfatti Milan
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Arteluce single Ceiling Lamp Plafonnier Milan Italy Round metal light flush ceiling mount. Maker label Arteluce Attributed to Gino Sarfatti. 8 lamps...
Metal
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
$2,500 / item
Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconce in Black for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconce in Black for Arteluce Executed in painted aluminum and custom fabricated period-styled brass backplates designed to mount ove...
Brass, Aluminum
Italian Postmodern Pao T2 Table Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, 1990s
By Arteluce, Matteo Thun
Located in Hamburg, DE
The large T2 table lamp from Matteo Thun’s Pao lighting series. Shown here in a rare version with a light-colored beech wood base. The Pao lamps are distinguished by their characte...
Metal
Black Ceiling or Wall lamp No. 260 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1960s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Ceiling or Wall lamp No. 260 manufactured by Arteluce and designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1968. The reflector is fully adjustable and can swivel in all directions. The condition of thi...
Aluminum
Postmodern floor lamp Club 1195 by Giuseppe Ramella for Arteluce, ITALY 1980s
By Pier Giuseppe Ramella, Arteluce
Located in Catania, CT
Adjustable floor lamp model Club 1195, designed by Giuseppe Ramella for Arteluce and produced in Italy during the 80s. Fair vintage condition with trace of age and use. Some lack of ...
Metal
Arteluce "Cone and Conetto" Couple Table Lamps Glass 1975 Italy
By Arteluce
Located in Milano, IT
Two Arteluce Lamps. Measurements. H 52 23 diameter. E L other H 30 diameter 20
Blown Glass
Gino Sarfatti rare model 1086 floor lamp for Arteluce, Italy, 1961
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Skokie, IL
Gino Sarfatti rare model 1086 floor lamp for Arteluce, Italy, 1961. This is the floor lamp version of a series of lights that Sarfatti designed in 1961, re using the shade into diffe...
Aluminum, Steel
$1,043Sale Price|30% Off
Italian Table Lamp "Palio" by Perry King for Arteluce '80s
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Arteluce
Located in Puglia, Puglia
"Palio" table lamp by Perry King and Santiago Miranda designed for Arteluce, Italy 1980s. The lamp has two opal glass diffusers, a floating copper metal lampshade and a solid metal b...
Metal, Aluminum
Model 597 Table Lamp by Gianfranco Frattini for Arteluce, 1960s
By Gian Franco Frattini, Arteluce
Located in bruxelles, BE
Rope and aluminum lamp with double switch. Stamped Arteluce. Wear due to time and age of the lamp. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Metal, Aluminum
$895Sale Price|25% Off
1966 Gino Sarfatti 1st Edition Model 600/C for Arteluce, Italy
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
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 for Arteluce Wall Lamp Mod.238/2, Italy 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Naples, IT
Rare and Original vintage wall lamp model 238/2 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Milan. Due diffusori sferici con vetro lattimo, appoggiati sugli anelli di sostegno in barra di ferro l...
Metal
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconces in Green for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Gino Sarfatti Model #10 sconces in Green for Arteluce. Executed in painted aluminum and custom fabricated period-styled brass backplates designed to mount over a standard American j-box for hardwiring. Ball jointed arm allows flexible shade adjustments and multiple configurations. Arteluce was one of the most innovative lighting design companies in Italy during the midcentury era. Their designs have been long sought after by collectors in the know. Ref: Romanelli & Severi "Gino Sarfatti: 1938-1973, selected works" p. p. 386 + various configurations pp. 69 & 151. Originally designed between 1937-1941, the simplicity of Sarfatti's iconic Model #10 "detto Calla" or "Lily...
Brass, Aluminum