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Gino Sarfatti Lighting

Italian, 1912-1985

That a spiky, futuristic chandelier named “Sputnik,” which was highly suggestive of the Soviet satellite of the same name, designed by an Italian engineer could predate the space age and the satellite’s launch by a few decades is the stuff of legend. But in 1939, Venetian-born Gino Sarfatti channeled his obsession with light and expert engineering skills into a design so bold it predicted the future. He would go on to design around 700 lighting products in his lifetime — each table lamp, wall light, pendant and chandelier superb and unorthodox in shape.

Sarfatti’s singular focus on creating opulent lighting designs that were rational in their use of resources makes him one of the most innovative lighting designers in history. He was studying to be an aeronautical engineer at the University of Genoa when his family’s financial troubles led him to drop out and move to Milan to help. During this time, he built a lamp for a friend using a coffee machine’s electric components and a glass vase. This exercise sparked his fascination with lighting, and he went on to found Arteluce in 1939. What followed was a period of working with skilled artisans and tinkering with materials instead of sketching. The self-taught designer soon established himself as a creator of provocative, sculptural luxury lighting. Through the company, he collaborated with some of the 20th century’s most influential designers, such as Vittoriano Viganò, who worked on Arteluce lighting between 1946 and 1960. In the 1950s and ’70s, Franco Albini, Franca Helg, Ico Parisi and Massimo Vignelli all contributed designs.

Sarfatti used resources mindfully and injected functionality into everything he designed. His light fixtures were lightweight, easy to take apart and reassemble and could be affordably repaired. This marriage of utilitarianism and glamour lent Sarfatti’s designs a clean, minimal yet arresting splendor, based on their graphical forms and construction.

After World War II, Sarfatti embraced new wiring technologies and materials like plexiglass, such as his 1972 project with Carlo Mollino that filled the Teatro Regio in Turin with hundreds of plexiglass pipes. In 1973, Sarfatti sold Arteluce to FLOS. His foresight, invention and fearlessness as a designer are revered to this day.

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Period: 20th Century
Creator: Gino Sarfatti
Pair of Sconces by Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce, Italy, circa 1956
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Each sconce composed of a burnished brass structure with two arms, shielded by a white bent acrylic shade. OUR REFERENCE N10128       
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Table / Desk Lamp #600 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
Anachronistic Italian Mid-Century table lamp #600 with Vinyl Sack filled with lead pellets as the base and a single socket and silver reflector bulb. Sarfatti's inventiveness and hum...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

1970s Cobra Desk Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A black gooseneck 'Cobra' desk lamp resembling a hose that forms a coil base.
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1970s Italian Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Metal

Arteluce Gino Sarfatti Floor Lamp Mod 1073 Aluminum, 1956, Italy
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milano, IT
Arteluce Gino Sarfatti floor lamp mod “1073” aluminum, 1956, Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Aluminum

Sconce "194n" by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Paris, FR
Sconce "194n" by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1950. Cup in black lacquered aluminium on the outside. Extendable arm and swivel allow horizontal movement, in brass tubing, and counter...
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1950s Italian Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

Gino Sarfatti Table Lamp for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Table lamp model 600C designed by Italian lighting master Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in 1966. This is an early edition Arteluce, however the labels were often polished off The ...
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1960s Italian Minimalist Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Faux Leather

Midcentury Gino Sarfatti Chrome Murano Glass Chandelier, 1960
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Rome, IT
Large chrome structure Sarfatti chandelier 1960s. Bulbous shaped Murano art glass shades with shattered Surface effect. Six E27 light bulbs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Chrome

Mid Century Italian Six Globe Chandelier Gino Sarfatti
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous six-light chandelier by Gino Sarfatti. Original hand blown globes sit in a nickel chrome fixture. Recently rewired with exposed cord fabric wiring. Truly a beauty with milky...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Chrome, Nickel

Spiral Brass Chandelier Designed in Italy by Gino Sarfatti, 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier by Gino Sarfatti with 18 radiating brass arms and sockets, an early production from the 1950s. Measures: diameter 27.5“ in. (70 cm), height 27.5“ in. (70 cm), in...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Brass

Gino Sarfatti Wall/Table Lamp Model 7 Arteluce, 1957
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare wall/table lamp version of model 7 designed by Gino Sarfatti, manufactured by Arteluce, Italy 1957. I have never seen this fairly unique version before. T...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Aluminum, Metal

Rare Gino Sarfatti Wall Scone for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Munich, DE
Rare model signed with paper label.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

Rare 573 Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 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...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Iron, Brass, Aluminum

1980 Helical Bronze Floor Lamp by Gino Sarfati
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Marseille, FR
1980 helical bronze floor lamp by Gino Sarfati. 10 lights.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Bronze

Gino Sarfatti Table Lamps Model 540P by Arteluce, Italy, 1968
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Aluminum

Gino Sarfatti Chandelier Model 2095/5 by Arteluce, Italy, 1958
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice chandelier model 2095/5 designed by Gino Sarfatti, manufactured by Arteluce, Italy, 1958. This nice and impressive chandelier has a rare white ceiling plate and original wh...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Aluminum

Pair of 1950s Gino Sarfatti Model 114 3-Shade Articulating Wall Lights
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Gino Sarfatti model 114 3-shade articulating wall lights. Comprised of 3 white painted metal perforated shades mounted on a polished brass "hal...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Brass, Metal

Gino Sarfatti Sconces for Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Gino Sarfatti glass and brass sconces for Seguso of Italy. Partially restored, patina lacquered brass finish and signature Seguso blown glass...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Brass

Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Rare Floor Lamp Model 1025
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce rare floor lamp model 1025 with adjustable tubular polished brass stem wrapped in leather ending on tripod base with custom silk Empire shade with gold ribbon details, Italy, 1946-1948. This floor lamp is a very rare model, classic in its simplicity and form, and elegant in its subtle details. Beautifully restored original leather and rewired to U.S. standards. Sold with certificate of authenticity from Sandra Severi Sarfatti...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Brass

1950s by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Midcentury Italian Design Pair of Wall Lamps
By Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Brescia, IT
Brass frame and fabric lampshades Rare model Excellent condition Perfect working order.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Brass

Arteluce Gino Sarfatti Brass and Painted Metal Wall Light Cream Color, 1950
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milano, IT
Arteluce Gino Sarfatti pair of adjustable wall lights, brass and painted metal, 1950.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Brass

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.
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1960s Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Metal

Set of Two Metal Ceiling Lamps by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Milan, IT
Rare set of two ceiling lamps model 232G by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. White lacquered frame and aluminum shade.
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1960s Italian Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Metal

Early 2097/30 Chandelier by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Berlin, DE
Italian chandelier, model 2097/30 design in 1958 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, manufactured in Italy late 1950s-early 1960s. 30 sockets! Italian flag Arteluce sticker. The metal sho...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Metal

Gino Sarfatti Floor Lamp for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Floor lamp model 1904 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Brescia, Italy circa 1966 This floor lamp features nine lights surrounded by frosted Murano glass globes. Italian, 1912–1985. O...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Metal

Gino Sarfatti Chandeliere
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce five-light hanging fixture #2095. Cascading light with five glass globes hanging at different heights. Each orb contains 1 Edison sized socket. A beautiful...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Metal

1962 Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Floor Lamp, model 1089
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Italian floor lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, with a plug marked Stilnovo Original condition. Please Note: Missing the glass shade
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Large Table Lamp 600g by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This old original table lamp 600g was designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in 1966. This lamp is made of black lacquered aluminum and it has a support of a pouch made of black sky...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

Gino Sarfatti Style Chandelier
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier by Gino Sarfatti.
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1950s Italian Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Chrome, Metal, Brass

Early Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Chrome Chandelier
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Hanover, MA
This is a very early example of the iconic "2097" chandelier designed in 1958 by Gino Sarfatti and produced by Arteluce, from the late 1950's early 1960's. Chrome is bright and shiny...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Chrome

Adjustable Desk Lamp by Gino Sarfatti
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A desk lamp having a sculptural white textured enameled pedestal base supporting a chrome gooseneck stem and cylindrical shade.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Enamel

Table Lamp Model 600/c by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Dallas, TX
Small table lamp model 600/c designed by by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce.
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1960s Italian Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

Vintage Italian Pendant Chandelier with Murano Glass Globes by Gino Sarfatti
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian pendant chandelier with three glossy white Murano glass globes, mounted on chrome frame / Designed by Gino Sarfatti circa 1960’s / Made in Italy Dimensions: ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Chrome

Gino Sarfatti Model 1055/SP Floor Lamp for Arteluce, 1955, Italy .
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Brussels, BE
Gino Sarfatti adjustable floor lamp, 1055 /SP model for Arteluce, circa 1955, Italy. Black lacquered aluminum, spotlight bulb, chrome-plated stee bar, cast-iron black crackle base. D...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel, Iron

Gino Sarfatti pair of floor lamps model 1074 1950s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in bari, IT
Gino Sarfatti Model: 1074 Year 1957 Exposed light bulb. The cylindrical metal tube in polished aluminum slides along the stem to adjust the light direction. Locked by a rubber washer...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel

Pair of vintage Italian Gino Sarfatti Model 540 table lamps for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Pair of original vintage Italian Gino Sarfatti Model 540 table lamps for Arteluce, 1968 The 540 is, unfortunately, one of those designs that has many listings that are being sold as...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Aluminum

Italian modern White black metal Chandelier 2133 by Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1970s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern White and black metal Chandelier 2133 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1970s Chandelier mod. 2133 with round lampshade in matt white painted metal with folded metal edge...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Metal

Gino Sarfatti model 1073 Floor Lamps for Arteluce, Italy, 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Skokie, IL
Gino Sarfatti model 1073 floor lamps for Arteluce, Italy, 1960s. Dimensions: 81.5” H x 9.45” W x 9.45” D (Large), 77.95” H x 9.45” W x 9.45” D (Medium), 72.05” H x 9.45” W x 9.45” D...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Vintage Gino Sarfatti 237/2 Wall Sconces
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Original pair of vintage model 237/2 wall sconces by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. Two frosted glass globes resting on the black lacquered iron bar sup...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Metal

Gino Sarfatti, Rare Murano glass chandelier mod. 2119 by Arteluce. Italy 1961
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Catania, CT
Black and white lacquered metal, nylon, glasses mod. 2119 ceiling light by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. Designed in 1961. Original vintage condition with normal trace of age and use b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Metal

Gino Sarfatti 608 wall or ceiling lamps Arteluce Italy 1971
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly rare set of model 608 wall or ceiling lamps designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce, Italy 1971. Visible large light bulb. Suppo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Chrome

Gino Sarfatti rare set of ceiling lights made for the Milanese residence
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Vigevano, PV
Gino Sarfatti rare set of ceiling lights made for the Milanese residence. These two lamps were part of the furnishings of an apartment in centra...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Brass

Lampada 'G600' Gino Sarfatti per Arteluce Anni 80
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milano, IT
Iconica lampada da tavolo disegnata da Gino Sarfatti negli anni '60 con base in pelle e struttura in metallo laccato nero.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Metal

Early Red Model 537 Table Lamp by Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce, Italy, 1956
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Skokie, IL
Gino Sarfatti early red model 537 table lamp for Arteluce, Italy, 1956 Additional Information: Materials: Enameled aluminum, marble, brass Dimensions: 14 1/2" H x 15 3/4" Dia. ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Carrara Marble, Brass, Aluminum

Gino Sarfatti early red model 566 table lamp for Arteluce, Italy, 1956
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
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 ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Steel

Gino Sarfatti model 595/P wall lamp for Arteluce, Italy, 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Skokie, IL
Gino Sarfatti model 595/P wall lamp for Arteluce, Italy, 1960s in all original condition retaining original sticker label to shade. Additional Information: Materials: Chrome plated ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Steel

Rare Model 565 Table Lamp by Gino Sarfatti, 1960s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Skokie, IL
Gino Sarfatti rare model 565 table lamp for Arteluce, Italy, 1960s Model 565 a direct light table lamp designed in 1956, has distinctive steel spring that holds the spotlight reflector. Two matching...
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20th Century Italian Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Steel

Italian modern metal and chromed steel desk lamp Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce 1970
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black metal and chromed steel desk lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1970s Desk lamp with table fixing by means of a clamp, with stem in chromed steel rod and cylind...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Metal, Steel

Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, Model 1049/N Floor Lamp circa 1951
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Gino Sarfatti for his own Arteluce Lighting Company, Italy. A 1049/n floor lamp designed circa 1951. Enamelled black aluminium shades are multi directional, supported by two arms, th...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Metal

Gino Sarfatti Eclipse Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960's
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A chrome-plated and enameled aluminum floor lamp with powder-coated steel base, acrylic shade Decal manufacturer's label to shade ‘AL Milano Arteluce Made in Italy’.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel

Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Model 584/G Table Lamp
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gino Sarfatti for Aretluce model 584/g table lamp. Designed in 1957, unique frosted plastic shade in tones of purple, topped off with a round chrome concave cover and tall hexagonal ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Lighting

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Chrome, Metal

Gino Sarfatti lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Gino Sarfatti lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Gino Sarfatti lighting, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 331 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 165 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lighting by Gino Sarfatti were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Barovier&Toso, Carlo Nason, and Arteluce. Prices for Gino Sarfatti lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $321 and can go as high as $187,046, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,833.

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