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.
TIKAL Postmodern Table Lamp by P.G. Ramella for Arteluce, 1980s
By Pier Giuseppe Ramella, Arteluce
Located in Brussel, BE
Postmodern table lamp made of a swiveling blue glass disc with a white acrylic lampshade and a black round base, designed by Pier Giuseppe Ramella for Arteluce in the 1980’s. - Desig...
Glass, Acrylic
Lamp '237/3' by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage wall lamp '237/3' model designed by Gino Sarfatti for a 1960s Arteluce production. Black lacquered metal frame supporting three clear glass spheres. The maker's mark is pres...
Metal
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
$1,054Sale Price|30% Off
Italian Table Lamp "Palio" by Perry King for Arteluce '80s
By Arteluce, Perry King and Santiago Miranda
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
$9,413Sale Price|33% Off
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
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
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconces in Red for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 950s Gino Sarfatti Model #10 sconces in Red for Arteluce. Executed in painted aluminum and custom fabricated period-styled brass backplates designed to mount over a standard...
Brass, Aluminum
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
Rare Jo-Jo n°2072 Pendant Lamp by Gino Sarfatti, Italy, 1953
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Montréal, CA
A rare five-disc variation of the iconic “Jo-Jo” pendant lamp designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. Crafted from lacquered aluminum and methacrylate (lucite), the fixture is compos...
Aluminum
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
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
Pendant '2133' by Gino Sarfatti 1976, Arteluce Italy
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Berlin, DE
Gino Sarfatti designed the '2133' model for Arteluce in 1976. This elegant ceiling lamp is variable in height. The construction is made of black lacquered metal, the shade is white.
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, Moon Light, model 2130, by Arteluce, Italy 1969
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Moon Lamp pendant ceiling light, model 2130, designed 1969 white lacquer aluminium reflectors with micro bulbs attached to the upper curve, with orange per...
Metal, Aluminum
Italian mid-century modern table lamps 586 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1960s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern table lamps 586 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1960s Pair of model 586 table lamps with adjustable spherical aluminum diffusers. A groove on the back allow...
Aluminum, Metal
Franco Albini & Franca Helg Model 524 Sculptural Lucite Chrome Lamp Arteluce
By Franco Albini, Arteluce, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Troy, MI
A sculptural Lucite and chrome lamp designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Arteluce Italy circa 1952 Sunburst design of eight acrylic pane...
Chrome
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Model 238/2 Wall Lamp, Italy 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Naples, IT
Stunning three-light wall lamp model 238/2 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce 1950s. In excellent original condition. The brass wall plate with arms bent to form circles houses translucen...
Metal
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Vintage Double Wall Light Model 237/2, 1960s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
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
$3,765Sale Price|20% Off
Large version Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce and Seguso glass pendant, Italy 1960s
By Archimede Seguso, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Milan, IT
Large 1960s Gino Sarfatti chrome metal and Seguso Bullicante Murano glass ceiling lamp for Arteluce.
Chrome
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
Vintage Gala Table Lamp by Paolo Rizzatto for Arteluce, 1978
By Paolo Rizzatto, Arteluce
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Gala table lamp is a design lamp realized by Paolo Rizzatto for Arteluce, Italy in 1978. Metal structure( completely removable) with original height-adjustable lampshade mad...
Metal
$960Sale Price / item|20% Off
1977 5 Bali Wall Sconces by Paolo Rizatto For Arteluce , Italy
By Arteluce, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Modern , bold ' Bali ' Wall Sconce from Paolo Rizzato for Arteluce , Italy , 1977 Solid well made hardware and construction . A warm glow emanate from the opaline glass shade...
Metal
Pao Floor Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, Italy, 1990s
By Matteo Thun, Arteluce
Located in Brussel, BE
PAO, a tall floor lamp made with a satin glass base, ebonized wood stem, and an opal glass oval-shaped shade that emits a beautiful, warm light, gently diffused through the white gla...
Metal
Gino Sarfatti rare model 1086 floor lamp for Arteluce, Italy, 1961
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
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
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Pair of two Mid-Century Sconces Model 237/2 1959
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Almelo, NL
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Pair of two Mid-Century Sconces Model 237/2, Italy 1959s. This is an original pair of two Italian mid-century wall lamps, model 237/2, designed by Gino Sa...
Metal
Black & White Metal Mod. 2133 Pendant Lamp, G. Sarfatti for Arteluce Flos, 1970s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Varese, Lombardia
The model 2133 was designed and manufactured by Gino Sarfatti for his own company Arteluce in 1972. Since 1974 this model was produced by Flos after the merge of the 2 Companies. The...
Aluminum
Italian Postmodern Pao T2 Table Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, 1990s
By Matteo Thun, Arteluce
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
Wall Sconce 194n by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful extending arm wall sconce designed by Gino Sarfatti and produced by Arteluce circa 1958. It is made of a brass multi part arm and...
Aluminum, Brass
Table lamp by Ezio Didone for Arteluce circa 1970 in Murano glass
By Arteluce, Ezio Didone
Located in Monaco, MC
Beautiful table lamp in Murano glas design by Ezio Didone for Arteluce circa 70'. Verry good condition. Small age marks on the brass. Italian original plug.
Brass
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
Arteluce "Triana" Italian Wall Lamp or Sconce
By Arteluce
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This lamp is a fine example of Arteluce's ”Triana” wall lamp featuring two sets of interchangeable Murano glass. One set is white while the other features lined white strips over tra...
Steel
Pair of Model 257 Wall Lights by Sergio Asti for Arteluce
By Sergio Asti, Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of model 257 wall lights by Sergio Asti for Arteluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Frosted glass diffusers, chrome armature. Retains original manufacture...
Chrome
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
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 floor lamp Club 1195 by Giuseppe Ramella for Arteluce, ITALY 1980s
By Arteluce, Pier Giuseppe Ramella
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
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Pair of two Mid-Century Sconces Model 237/3, 1959
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Almelo, NL
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Pair of two Mid-Century Sconces Model 237/3, Italy 1959s. This is an original pair of two Italian mid-century wall lamps, model 237/3, designed by Gino Sa...
Metal
Arteluce Couple Table Lamp Glass Metal 1975 italy
By Arteluce
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of Arteluce Cones
Glass
$22,593Sale 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
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
$461Sale Price|20% Off
Arteluce Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Black Metal, Italy, 1970s
By Arteluce
Located in Ljubljana, SI
This stunning 1970s black architect table lamp by Arteluce features a sleek metal design with a double-articulated arm and an adjustable shade for precise, targeted lighting. Made in...
Metal, Aluminum
$6,589Sale Price / set|20% Off
Gino Sarfatti for ARTELUCE sconces Mod.283/3
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milano, IT
A rare and sophisticated pair of three-light wall lamps, Model 238/3, designed by the renowned Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in the 1950s-60s. These exceptional pieces perfectly embody ...
Metal
Gino Sarfatti 194/N Wall Lamp Arteluce Italy 1950
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice large sized extendable wall lamp model 194/n designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce, Italy 1950. This lamp is constructed by an engineer’s mind, that is cle...
Aluminum, Chrome
Gino Sarfatti floor lamp model 1074 Arteluce Italy 1957
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The Model 1074 Floor Lamp, designed by the renowned Italian designer Gino Sarfatti in 1957, is a prime example of minimalistic elegance. Manufactured by Arteluce, this lamp showcases...
Metal, Aluminum
2133 Pendant Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1970s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Padova, IT
Metal chandelier pendant lamp 2133 model designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce Italy 1970s. White metal lampshade with black metal lamp holder, where the lampshade s...
Metal
Set of Two Modern Arteluce Opaline Glass Sconces Italy
By Arteluce
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Pair of "Jill" Arteluce sconces. Metal frame with opaline glass shades.
Metal
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
$4,095Sale Price / set|20% Off
Three Floor Lamps Model #1073 by Gino Sarfatti / Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
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
Pair of Mod. 121 Appliques by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, c.1946
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of Model 121 appliques designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, c.1946. These adjustable wall lights consist of a perforated brass fitting that is suspended with tw...
Aluminum, Brass
Table Lamp 526/G by Massimo Vignanelli for Arteluce, Mid-20th Century
By Arteluce
Located in Roma, IT
Table Lamp is an original design lamp realized by Massimo Vignanelli in the half of 20th century. A design lamp mod 526/G realized for Arteluce. Decor your room with this design la...
Metal, Steel
Pair Sergio Asti “Model 145” Wall Sconces for Arteluce
By Sergio Asti, Arteluce
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Elegant and understated wall sconces designed by Sergio Asti for Arteluce, model 145, produced in Italy in the 1960s. The design features a large hand-blown opaline glass globe that ...
Metal
Ceiling lamp '2042/3' Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Milano, IT
Pendant lamp model '2042/3' made of painted aluminum and frosted glass with three light points. Designed by Gino Sarfatti and produced by Arteluce in the 1950s, the lamp is restored ...
Aluminum
Arteluce Mid-Century Wall Sconces, Dark Metal Frame, Blue Glass Shade
By Arteluce
Located in Queens, NY
3 Italian Mid-Century "Jill" Dark Metal Frame Bracket Wall Sconces holding a rectangular shaped blue glass shade (ARTELUCE)(PRICED EACH)
Glass
Italian Postmodern Model Pao T1 Table Lamp Spare Glass Matteo Thun Arteluce, 90s
By Arteluce, Matteo Thun
Located in Hamburg, DE
Replacement glass for the small T1 table lamp version from the Pao lamp series by Matteo Thun for Arteluce. A very rare replacement glass for the Pao T1. Unfortunately, Pao table la...
Metal
Gino Sarfatti sconce model 31B Arteluce Italy 1950
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The Minimalist wall lamp model 31B, designed by the acclaimed Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce in Italy in 1950, epitomizes the elegance and functionality of mid-century mo...
Aluminum, Chrome
$9,943 / set
Gino Sarfatti 121 wall lamps Arteluce Italy 1946
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This utterly rare pair of Model 121 wall lamps, designed by the legendary Gino Sarfatti and produced by Arteluce in 1946, represents an iconic moment in lighting design. As an early ...
Aluminum, Brass
Model 50 White Metal Wall Sconce by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce C. 1968
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare and striking example of Gino Sarfatti’s pioneering approach to modern lighting, this Model 50 five-light wall lamp, designed for Arteluce in 1968, is. As a visionary in mid-ce...
Enamel, Steel
Pair of Model 586 table lamps by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
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
Model 524 Table Lamp by Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Arteluce, 1960s
By Arteluce, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Model 524 table lamp designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg and manufactured by Arteluce. The model consists of eight rectangular transparent Perspex panels that are placed in ...
Metal
Set of 4 original Memphis style "Jill" Arteluce wall sconces, 1980's
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Arteluce
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 clea...
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Arteluce Mod. 238/2 Wall Lights Lacquered Metal Glass, Italy, 1960
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Catania, IT
Pair of wall lamps model 238/2 designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce, Italy, 1960s. The frames are black metal lacquered and have two transparent glass globes that...
Metal