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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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
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
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
Pr. Italian Post Modern Table Lamps by Pier Ramella by Arteluce for Flos 1980's
By Arteluce, Pier Giuseppe Ramella
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
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce '516' Table Lamp
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
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
Pair of 'Le Falene' series table lamps by Piero De Martini for Arteluce, 1980s
By Arteluce, Piero De Martini
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A pair of table lamps 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 f...
Metal
Gino Sarfatti & Arteluce, Early Table Lamp 600/C, Italy, 1966
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
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
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
Aluminum, Brass
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
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
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
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
Pao table lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, 1993
By Arteluce, Matteo Thun
Located in Athens, Attiki
Pao table light by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, 1993. Matteo Thun’s work is driven by the search for sophistication and subtle irony, which makes him something of a design dandy.When it...
Glass, Opaline Glass, Lacquer
Antonio Macchi Cassia Table lamp, model 610 Arteluce Italy, 1973
By Arteluce, Antonio Pio Macchi Cassia
Located in Skokie, IL
Angelo Lelii Cobra table lamp model 12919 for Arredoluce Italy, c. 1962 Dimensions: 24 1/2" h × 4 1/2" w × 4 1/2" d Materials: brass, enameled ste...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
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
$467Sale Price|20% Off
Architect table lamp by Arteluce 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
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
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
Pair of Large 1980s Table Lamps, Pier Giuseppe Ramella for Arteluce Model Tikal
By Arteluce, Pier Giuseppe Ramella
Located in München, DE
Pair of large 1980s table lamps by Pier Giuseppe Ramella model Tikal. Made for Arteluce. Made in Italy. Pier Giuseppe Ramella was a well-known Italian designer and architect. Typi...
Metal
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
Gino Sarfatti pair of table lamps Model 585, Arteluce, Italy, 1958
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare pair of table lamps in lacquered metal and aluminum, design by Gino Sarfatti, model 585, produced by Arteluce, Italy, 1958 The name Arteluce immediately brings to mind Gino S...
Metal
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
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
Large Massimo Vignelli Model 526g Table lamp for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Milan, IT
Massimo Vignelli Model 526g table lamp for Arteluce. Large Version Carries 3 bulbs Original labels
Metal
Model 524 Table Lamp by Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Arteluce, 1960s
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Arteluce
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
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
'Abat Jour' table lamp designed by Cini Boeri for Arteluce, then Tronconi
By Arteluce, Cini Boeri
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Elegant and sculptural, the 'Abat Jour' table lamp designed by Cini Boeri for Arteluce in 1975 is an icon of Italian design. The black marble pyramid base lends solidity and prestige...
Marble, 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
Early 600P Light by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in London, GB
Early 600P light by Sarfatti for Arteluce in excellent condition.
Aluminum
Iconic Palio table Lamp design by Perry A. King & Santiago Miranda for Arteluce
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Arteluce
Located in NICE, FR
The PALIO lamp by ArteLuce is a sophisticated blend of contemporary design and timeless elegance. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it features a...
Copper
$22,889Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Gino Sarfatti Table Lamp Mod n. 598 for ArteLuce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
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
Postmodern Italian Palio Table Lamp by Perry King S. Miranda for Arteluce 1980s
By Arteluce, Perry King and Santiago Miranda
Located in Hamburg, DE
A rare table lamp by the Italian manufacturer Arteluce. A design in a postmodern style. Delicate brackets support a finely crafted metal reflector shade with a chrome-colored top. T...
Metal
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 an white acrylic lampshade a black round base, designed by Pier Giuseppe Ramella for Arteluce in the 1980’s. - Lampe de...
Glass, Acrylic
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
Three Shade Table Lamp, Monochrome Gray & Brass by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Kansas City, MO
A stunning, small / petite Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce table lamp with curved brass rods rising from an ivory enameled base with three enameled shades in three shades of gray. Very go...
Brass, Steel
Gino Sarfatti Table Lamps Model 540P by Arteluce, Italy, 1968
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
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
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 model 518 table lamp Arteluce Italy 1941
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
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
Italian Postmodern Model Pao T1 Table Lamp Spare Glass Matteo Thun Arteluce, 90s
By Matteo Thun, Arteluce
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 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
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
Model 600G Table Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1960s, Italy
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
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
Postmodern Black Pao T1 Table Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, Italy, 1990s
By Matteo Thun, Arteluce
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
Postmodern Italian Model Pao T1 Table Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, 1990s
By Arteluce
Located in Hamburg, DE
The small T1 table lamp version from the Pao lamp series by Matteo Thun. The Pao lights impress with their characteristic diffuser made of frosted glass. What is particularly specia...
Glass, Wood
Table Lamp 600 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1960s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
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
Model 597 Table Lamp by Gianfranco Frattini for Arteluce, 1960s
By Arteluce, Gian Franco Frattini
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
Gino Sarfatti 600/C Adjustable Lamp
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
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
Table Lamp Model 522 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1948
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
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 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
Table Lamp "Tikal" by Pier Giuseppe Ramella for Arteluce, 1980
By Arteluce, Pier Giuseppe Ramella
Located in DE MEERN, NL
TABLE LAMP 'TIKAL' BY PIER GIUSEPPE RAMELLA FOR ARTELUCE, ITALY 1980S Introducing the timeless elegance of the "Tikal" table lamp, designed by Pier Giuseppe Ramella for Arteluce in ...
Metal
$2,861Sale Price|20% Off
Gino Sarfatti Iconic Ball Table Lamp for Arteluce Mod. 586, Italy 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
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
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
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 "600/P" 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
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 lights impress with their characteristic diffuser made of matt glass. However, the material combin...
Glass, Wood
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
Postmodern Pao T1 Table Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, Italy, 1990s
By Arteluce
Located in Hamburg, DE
The small T1 table light version from the Pao light series by Matteo Thun. Here in a rare version in chrome and silver. The Pao lights impress with their characteristic diffuser and...
Glass, Wood
Table lamp mod. 612, design Paolo Rizzatto for Arteluce, 1975
By Paolo Rizzatto, Arteluce
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Table lamp mod. 612 clamped in burgundy-colored fiberglass and plexiglass designed in 1975 by Paolo Rizzatto for Arteluce.
Metal
1950s Gino Sarfatti Sculptural Table Lamp for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Gino Sarfatti Sculptural Table Lamp for Arteluce. Executed in a perforated white painted metal shade mounted on an adjustable patinated brass base. A highly functional and scu...
Metal, Brass
$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