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.
Postmodern Black Pao T1 Table Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, Italy, 1990s
By Arteluce, Matteo Thun
Located in Hamburg, DE
The small T1 table lamp version from Matteo Thun's Pao lamp series. Here in a rare version with a high-gloss black lacquered shaft. The Pao lamps captivate with their characteristic...
Glass, Wood
Italian Postmodern Murana Sconces Perry by King S. Miranda for Arteluce 1980s
By Arteluce, Perry King and Santiago Miranda
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
$544Sale Price|20% Off
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
Set of 3 Large Pendants in Seguso Glass by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1960s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and unique set of three pendant lights in black lacquered brass and Murano blown glass, designed by Gino Sarfatti and produced by Archimede Seguso for Arteluce in Italy d...
Brass
$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
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
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
6 Acrylic Balls Shade Chandelier by Arteluce, 1960s, Italy
By Giotto Stoppino, Arteluce, Lodovico Meneghetti, Vittorio Gregotti
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
Gino Sarfatti Brass Spiral Chandelier, 1970s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful brass chandelier designed by Gino Sarfatti featured with radiating 18 brass arms with sockets. In a very good original condition. The lighting takes 18 small Edison base ...
Metal, Brass
Large Pendant in Seguso Glass by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, 1960s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and incredibly rare large pendant light in black lacquered brass and Murano blown glass, designed by Gino Sarfatti and produced by Archimede Seguso for Arteluce in Italy ...
Brass
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 Arteluce 1960 Italian Design "591" Table Lamp
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Brescia, IT
"591" lamp Gino Sarfatti Arteluce 1964. Aluminium shade "Arteluce" Label Measures: Diameter 12 cm. Excellent condition.
Metal
Pair of Pendants in Seguso Glass by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, 1960s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and iconic pair of pendant lights in black lacquered brass and Murano blown glass, designed by Gino Sarfatti and produced by Archimede Seguso for Arteluce in Italy during...
Brass
Adjustable Floor Lamp Mod. 1045 by Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce, Italy, 1948
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Gino Sarfatti Floor Lamp , model 1045 for Arteluce , Italy designed 1948 Designed in 1948 this example probably dates from the 1950's and shows the rawest version of this famous art...
Metal
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
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...
Aluminum, Brass
$1,900 / set
Pair Of 55" Arteluce Memphis Style Floor Lamps
By Arteluce
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of Memphis style modern floor lamps by Arteluce. They have beautifully designed glass panes for shades. The chrome bars are attached to V cut dark blue lucite.
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
Pair of Wall Lamps Model 50 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1968
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Two off-white lacquered wall lamps Model 50 by Gino Sarfatti for Italian lighting manufacturer Arteluce. Marco Romanelli and Sandra Severi describe this wall lamp in 'Gino Sarfatti,...
Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Wall Lamp Mod.238/2, Italy 1960s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
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 lamp 2109/12 Gino Sarfatti Arteluce 1962
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Suspension lamp model 2109/12, designed by Gino Sarfattie produced by Arteluce between 1960 and 1962. Original and unique pieces from the 50s. The project reflects Sarfatti’s light...
Metal
"Model 3010" Semi-Flush Mount Light by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, 1959
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and rare semi-flush mount ceiling light model 3010, designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1959 for Arteluce. The fixture features a refined opaline glass diffuser encircled by a disti...
Aluminum
20th Century, Franco Albini & Franca Helg Table Lamp mod. 524 for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
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
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Mod. 113b Pair Refurbished Sconces, 1950
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Genuine pair of Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce wall-mounted lights 113b Great set of 2 wall lights in restored condition. Both were manufactured by Arteluce in Italy, circa 1950s. The...
Brass, Chrome, Aluminum
1950s Gino Sarfatti Pendants Model 2095/1 Blown Glass Aluminum Arteluce Pair
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
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
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
Black model P600 by Gino Sarfatti produced by Artleuce 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Athens, Attiki
Black model P600 by Gino Scarfatti produced by Artleuce Milano period 1960/1969 without any identification mark or logo, perfectly functional completely original with slight signs of...
Metal
Set of five Model 36 wall lamps by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Set of five Model 36 wall lamps designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce in the 1950s. Model 36 is an adjustable silver-colored reflector that must be mounted into the...
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Rare Model 35 Wall Lamp for Arteluce, Italy 1958
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milan, IT
Gino Sarfatti Rare Model 35 Wall Lamp for Arteluce, Italy 1958 Have parts of the original label attached Original European wiring would need rewiring for the U.S.
Aluminum, Brass
Model 237-3 wall lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy 1950's
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
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
Pair of Jill Wall Sconces in Frosted Glass and Steel by Arteluce, 1970s.
By Arteluce
Located in IT
Set of 2 white Jill wall sconces by King & Miranda for Areluce, 1970s. The sconces feature a metal structure with frosted white glass lamp holders. The logo is visible on the arm of ...
Steel
Areteluce Corolle Floor Lamp by Ezio Dodone
By Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Classic Italian post modern floor lamp designed by Enzio Dodone for Areteluce circa 1980/2000. This lamp, known as the Corolle lamp, features a flower like shade constructed of t...
Metal
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
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Wall Light
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Red Lion, PA
Gino Sarfatti adjustable wall lamp, model 194/N Arteluce Italy, 1950 enameled aluminum, chrome-plated steel Decal manufacturer's label to interior of shade ‘AL Milano Arteluce’. No...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Table lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
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
Zefiro3 Arteluce Frosted Glass Pendant 80s 90s Style
By Pier Giuseppe Ramella, Arteluce
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Frosted glass pendant lamp designed by Pier Giuseppe Ramella for Arteluce. It was designed in the late early 90s. Made of blue and white frosted glasses. Gentle light is shining thro...
Steel
20th Century, Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Pair of Table Lamp mod. 584-P
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, Aluminum
GINO SARFATTI - ARTELUCE Lampada in alluminio lucidato - Mod. 586 - ITALIA 1962.
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
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
20th Century, Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Table Lamp mod. 573
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, Aluminum
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
Large Chandelier 2097/50 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This iconic chandelier model 2097/50 is designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1958 and produced by Arteluce, Italy. For this chandelier, Sarfatti was inspired by the archetype of the ancient...
Chrome
Set of Seven Jill Wall Lights by Arteluce, Italy, 1978
By Arteluce, Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Santiago Miranda and Jian Luigi Arnaldi
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
$8,355Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury wall light mod. 194n by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy.
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Extending arm wall light model 194n designed by Gino Sarfatti and produced by Arteluce in 1958 circa. The original structure is composed by a ...
Aluminum, Brass
$835Sale Price / item|20% Off
Wall Sconces Atena Arteluce, 1980 Glass
By Arteluce
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Wall sconces Atena Arteluce, 1980.
Metal
$2,797Sale 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
$1,275
Arteluce Bean Bag Lamp
By Arteluce
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce.
Leather
Arteluce Couple Table Lamp Conetto “Ezio Didone” Glass, 1979
By Arteluce
Located in Milano, IT
Arteluce couple table lamp Conetto “Ezio Didone" glass, 1979.
Glass
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
V. Gregotti, L. Meneghetti and G. Stoppino Model 2051 Floor Lamp for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Lodovico Meneghetti, Giotto Stoppino and Vittorio Gregotti
Located in Milan, IT
Vittorio Gregotti, Lodovico Meneghetti and Giotto Stoppino floor lamp for Arteluce.
Metal, Nickel
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Model 237/2 Wall Lamp, Italy 1960s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Naples, IT
Rare and Original two pair of vintage wall sconces, model 237/2 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Milan. Italy, 1960 Two spherical diffusers with clear glass, resting on black lacquered...
Metal
Jill metal and glass sconce by Perry King and Santiago Miranda for Arteluce 90'
By Arteluce, Perry King and Santiago Miranda
Located in Padova, IT
Perry King (born in London in 1938) had studied Industrial Design in Great Britain, in Birmingham, but had settled in Italy since 1964, becoming one of the most appreciated figures - professionally and humanly - in the world of Italian design.Consultant for Olivetti, he had worked on numerous products, the most famous of which, designed with Ettore Sottsass, is the Valentine typewriter. He then became coordinator of the Olivetti corporate image, he had designed characters for the machines produced by the company and designed books and posters. With Santiago Miranda, whom he met in this period, he founded the King-Miranda Associati firm in Milan in 1976, currently a member of ADI. Together King and Miranda are the authors of numerous projects, from furnishing accessories to furniture, lamps, office chairs, and technological appliances such as dehumidifiers, radiators and air conditioners...
Metal
20th Century, Gino Sarfatti Pendant Lamp Moon mod. 2130
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...
Aluminum
very rare 2/2 gino sarfatti wall sconces by arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Munich, DE
rare set of 2 wall sconces by the master of light.
Metal, Aluminum
Mid century modern floor lamp by Bruno Gecchelin for Arteluce.
By Bruno Gecchelin, Arteluce
Located in Courbevoie, FR
1970s floor lamp by Bruno Gecchelin for Arteluce. Halogen bulb with dimmer. Up to 500W. Travertine base.
Travertine
'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
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
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
$454Sale 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
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Wall Lamp Mod. 238/1, Italy 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
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
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce "600" Table Lamp, Italy 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Naples, IT
600 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 p...
Aluminum