Gino Sarfatti Chandeliers and Pendants
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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Creator: Gino Sarfatti
Gino Sarfatti & Seguso Pendant Light, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Brussels, BE
The pendant is designed by Gino Sarfatti. He was one of the most avant-gardiste light designer in the twentieth century in Italy. The pendant combines his design with glass spheres d...
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1960s Italian Vintage Gino Sarfatti Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Monumental Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/24/14 Chandelier in Black for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/24/14 chandelier in black for Astep.
This Astep re-edition of Gino Sarfatti's iconic design faithfully pays homage to his minimalistic yet innovative appro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Gino Sarfatti Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel
Gino Sarfatti Seguso Chandelier Murano Glass Iron, 1955, Italy
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milano, IT
Gino Sarfatti Seguso chandelier Murano glass iron, 1955, Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Gino Sarfatti Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Large Seguso Glass Globe Pendant by Sarfatti
By Archimede Seguso, Gino Sarfatti
Located in London, GB
Gino Sarfatti glass globe with controlled bubbles for Artluce, circa 1965.
This is the large version.
The height is adjustable up to flushmount.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Ceiling Light by Gino Sarfatti, circa 1961
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Berlin, DE
Ceiling light "Model 2113"
Blackened aluminium, opaline glass, lower cover texturized glass
Dimension: H 19 cm, ø 21 cm
Manufacturer Arteluce
Inside "Arteluce" label.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti model 2095/9 ceiling lamp for Arteluce, Italy, 1958
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Milan, IT
Gino Sarfatti model 2095/9 ceiling lamp for Arteluce, Italy, 1958
Original wiring and labels.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum, Metal
Lamp Chromed Metal Enameled Aluminum 1960s G. Sarfatti Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Milano, IT
Ceiling lamp, chromed metal, enameled aluminum.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Aluminum
Set 3 Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2065 White Diffuser, Black Hardware, White Cable
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gino Sarfatti lamp model 2065.
White diffuser, black hardware, white cable.
Manufactured by Astep
Model 2065
Design by Gino Sarfatti
The 2065 is made of two joined opaline met...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gino Sarfatti Chandeliers and Pendants
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Plastic
Gino Sarfatti Mid-Century Chromed Steel Glass Suspension Lamp, Italy, 1970
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Madrid, ES
Designed by Gino Sarfatti suspendant lamp, mid-century style.
with chromed steel structure and 3 white glass light balloons, Italy, 1970.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gino Sarfatti Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel, Chrome
Bubble Pendants by Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gino Sarfatti, Archimede Seguso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Priced individually. Italian modern Bubble Pendant Lamps by Gino Sarfatti in collaboration with artisan Archimede Seguso for Lightolier. These exquisite 1950s glass pendants consist ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
Gino Sarfatti, Model 2042/9 Ceiling Light 1960s SINGLE
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
Fully restored Gino Sarfatti, model 2042/9 light with nine frosted glass balls.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Midcentury Italian Chandelier Gino Sarfatti
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Fabulous five-light chandelier by Gino Sarfatti. Original hand blown globes sit in a nickel chrome fixture. Recently rewired with exposed cord fabric wiring,
three different Adjusta...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Model 2079 Pendant by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 2079 pendant by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1955. Opaline glass diffuser, reflector with reversed micro perforated aluminum cup...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Sarfatti Chandelier for Seguso with Three Globes, circa 1960
By Gino Sarfatti, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in London, GB
Chandelier with three glass globes. Lovely speckled light reflected through glass globes.
Chandelier can be adjusted to any height.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
Gino Sarfatti SP/ 16 For Arteluce Unique Brass Bubble Pendant Lamp, 1950, Italy
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce, Archimede Seguso
Located in The Hague, NL
Rare beautiful pendant lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1950s, Italy.
Model number: SP/ 16.
This special pendant lamp, has five heavy massive bubble glass, made by Archimede Segu...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Three-Light Pendant
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce pendant chandelier with three glass globe lights hung on black perforated enameled metal structures suspended from three-arm canopy. The glass globes are b...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Gino Sarfatti, Chandelier, Model 2097/30, circa 1958
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Paris, FR
A cylinder shape plated metal chandelier, the central stem issuing thirty arms each supporting a light bulb.
Manufacturer’s label « AL Milano Arteluce ».
Original edition.
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome, Nickel
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Pair of 2097 Sarfatti Chrome Chandeliers
By Flos, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1958 by Gino Sarfatti pair of "2097" 50 Bulb Suspension Chandeliers. An ultra-modern, mid-century take on the traditional chandelier., the architectural lines make this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Gino Sarfatti Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Gino Sarfatti Chandeliere
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Monumental Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/16/20 Glass Chandelier in Black
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/16/20 Glass Chandelier in Black.
This Astep re-edition of Gino Sarfatti's iconic design faithfully pays homage to his minimalistic yet innovative approach t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Gino Sarfatti Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/16/14 Glass Chandelier in Black
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/16/14 Glass Chandelier in Black.
This Astep re-edition of Gino Sarfatti's iconic design faithfully pays homage to his minimalistic yet innovative approach t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Gino Sarfatti Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Gino Sarfatti Model 2042/6 Glass Ceiling Light in Black
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model 2042/6 Glass Ceiling Light in Black.
This Astep re-edition of Gino Sarfatti's iconic design faithfully pays homage to his minimalistic yet innovative approach to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Gino Sarfatti Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Gino Sarfatti Model 2042/3 Glass Ceiling Light in Black
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model 2042/3 Glass Ceiling Light in Black.
This Astep re-edition of Gino Sarfatti's iconic design faithfully pays homage to his minimalistic yet innovative approach to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Gino Sarfatti Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Gino Sarfatti Model 2042/9 Glass Ceiling Light in Black
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model 2042/9 Glass Ceiling Light in Black.
This Astep re-edition of Gino Sarfatti's iconic design faithfully pays homage to his minimalistic yet innovative approach to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Gino Sarfatti Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Model 2109 /24/14 "Le Sfere" Suspension Light by Gino Sarfatti
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 2109 24 14 suspension light by Gino Sarfatti. Current production designed and manufactured in Denmark. Opaline glass diffuser, steel structure, enameled aluminum armature. In 1...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gino Sarfatti Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Gino Sarfatti chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.
Gino Sarfatti chandeliers and pendants 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 chandeliers and pendants, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 92 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 54 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original chandeliers and pendants 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 chandeliers and pendants by Barovier&Toso, Carlo Nason, and La Murrina. Prices for Gino Sarfatti chandeliers and pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $774 and can go as high as $187,046, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,777.