Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
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: Mid-20th Century
Creator: Gino Sarfatti
20th Century Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Set of 3 Wall Lamps in Brass and Plexi
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Turin, Turin
One of the most significant figures in the world of Italian design of the second half of the 20th century was Gino Sarfatti.
Venetian by birth and Genoese by training, Sarfatti becam...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Gino Sarfatti 595/P Wall Lamps Arteluce 1961
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare pair of ‘595/p’ adjustable wall lamps designed by Gino Sarfatti and produced in Italy by Arteluce in 1961. This nice pair is quite uncommion to come accross and is in fully orig...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
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Aluminum, Chrome
Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconce in White for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model #10 sconce for Arteluce. Executed in white painted aluminum and custom fabricated period styled brass backplates designed to mount over a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
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Aluminum, Brass
Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconce in Red for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model #10 sconce in red for Arteluce. Executed in red painted aluminum and custom fabricated period styled brass backplates designed to mount o...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Aluminum
Set of Four Gino Sarfatti 237/2 Wall Sconces
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Set of four vintage model 237/2 wall sconces by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce.
Two frosted glass globes resting on the black lacquered iron bar support ri...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconces in Green for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #10 sconces in green for Arteluce. Executed in original green painted aluminum and custom fabricated period styled brass backplates designed to mount over a standard American j-box for hardwiring. Ball jointed arm allows flexible shade adjustments and multiple configurations.
Originally designed between 1937-1941, the simplicity of Sarfatti's iconic Model #10 "detto Calla" or "Lily...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Arteluce Applique Glass Brass “Gino Sarfatti” 1955, Italy
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milano, IT
Gino Sarfatti.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconces for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #10 sconces for Arteluce. Executed in white painted aluminum and custom fabricated period styled brass backplates designed to mou...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
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Aluminum, Brass
Gino Sarfatti Vintage White Basket Appliques
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of white painted metal wall sconces designed by Gino Sarfatti for the fine Italian manufacture.
The structure of the lamp is basket-shaped, that is, it has a longer b...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconce in Green for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model #10 sconce in green for Arteluce. Executed in original green painted aluminum and custom fabricated period styled brass backplates designed to mount over a standard American j-box for hardwiring. Ball jointed arm allows flexible shade adjustments and multiple configurations.
Originally designed between 1937-1941, the simplicity of Sarfatti's iconic Model #10 "detto Calla" or "Lily...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconce in Black for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model #10 sconce in black for Arteluce. Executed in black painted aluminum and custom fabricated period styled brass backplates designed to mou...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconces in Red for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #10 sconces in red for Arteluce. Executed in red painted aluminum and custom fabricated period styled brass backplates designed to mount over a standard A...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Black Wall Lights Pendant Lamps (2x) Model 194n, 1950
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Genuine pair of Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce wall-mounted pendant lamp model 194/N, circa 1950
We have two lights available, priced individually
Great set of 2 wall lights which are ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Chrome
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconces in Black for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #10 sconces in black for Arteluce. Executed in black painted aluminum and custom fabricated period styled brass backplates designed to mount over a standard American j-box for hardwiring. Ball jointed arm allows flexible shade adjustments and multiple configurations.
Originally designed between 1937-1941, the simplicity of Sarfatti's iconic Model #10 "detto Calla" or "Lily...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Mod.142 Rare Table or Wall Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Naples, IT
Rare and great wall or ceiling lamp model 142 designed by Gino Sarfatti, production Arteluce, Italy 1960. This lamp has an aluminium structure and a tubular shade in red painted alum...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Vintage Gino Sarfatti 237/2 Wall Sconces
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1957 Set of 3 Spot Lamps by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Signed AL
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in London, GB
Adjustable reflector and base in polished aluminium.
Arm and joint in polished chrome plate and base black painted
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1950s Italian Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti Wall Lamps Model 238/2 Arteluce, 1960
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Pair of wall lamps model 238/2 designed by Gino Sarfatti, manufactured by Arteluce, Italy 1960. This pair of wall lamps are an iconic and famous design by Sarfatti. There are many di...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti Wall Lamps Model 142 Arteluce, 1958
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Pair of large wall or ceiling lamps model 142 designed by Gino Sarfatti, manufactured by Arteluce, Italy 1958. These lamps have an aluminum frame and a white...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti Arteluce Couple Sconces Glass Metal Painted, 1955, Italy
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milano, IT
Gino Sarfatti Arteluce sconces glass metal painted, 1955, Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Adjustable Sconce #149/N by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
Brass wall mount and extended arm. Black painted metal shade and counter weight. Height can be adjusted and arm moves from side to side. Manufacturers label on inside of shade.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Arteluce Mod. 238/2 Wall Lights Lacquered Metal Glass, Italy, 1960
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Model #21 Red Perforated Sconces for Arteluce, circa 1955
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model #21 red perforated sconces for Arteluce, circa 1955. Executed in red painted perforated aluminum and brass. Adjustable shade...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Gino Sarfatti Sconces #238-3
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
Rare Pair of Sconces #238-3 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. Black enameled steel frames with aluminum caps. Smoked glass globes and Edison sockets. Newly created circular mounting pl...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti Italian Wall Light Pair of Triple Sconces 237/3 Mid-Century Modern
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gino Sarfatti (1912-1985)
Pair of triple sconces model “237/3”
Manufactured by Arteluce
Italy, 1959
Painted iron, aluminum, glass.
Measurements:
28 cm x 46 cm x 21 H cm eac...
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1950s Italian Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
White Perspex and Black Metal Italian Midcentury Wall Lamps by Gino Sarfatti
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gino Sarfatti (1912-1985)
Pair of wall lamps (two pairs available) (Price per Light not per pair.)
Manufactured by Arteluce
Italy, 1950
Perspex and painted metal
Measurements:
17.8 cm x 22.9 cm x 8.9 cm
7 in x 9 in x 4.5 in
Literature:
MarCo Romanelli and Sandra Severi, Gino Sarfatti: selected works 1938-1973, Milan, 2012
Details:
Each with manufacturer’s paper label (2)
Bio:
Rising above the devastation of World War II, post-war Italian design reached new heights of productivity and ingenuity, particularly in the realm of lighting. Gino Sarfatti is among the most celebrated lighting designers from this fruitful period. Before founding his company Arteluce in 1939, Sarfatti studied aeronautical engineering. He brought the inventiveness of a self-taught outsider to the field of lighting design, while his mechanical background lent lightness and ingenuity of construction. Poetic underpinnings are also evident in lamps such as model no. 1034 (sometimes referred to as the “Vine” lamp...
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1960s Italian Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Set of Two Wall Lamps Model 238/2 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, 1960s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two large wall lamps model 238/2 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce.
Transparent glass globes and a thin black metal frame.
Please note picture shows a model with three spheres not...
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1960s Italian Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Gino Sarfatti Four Red Sconces for Arteluce, 1955
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Madrid, ES
Four red sconces designed by Gino Sarfatti and edited by Arteluce in 1955.Adjustable reflectors in coloured lacquered aluminium. Arm, pivot and base in poli...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #21 Red Perforated Sconces for Arteluce, circa 1955
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Gino Sarfatti model #21 red perforated sconces for Arteluce, circa 1955. Executed in red painted perforated aluminum and brass. Adjustab...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Pair of Sconces Model 113b Midcentury
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Rovereta, SM
Gino Sarfatti model 113b white lacquered metal and aluminium.
1960, Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
Sconce "194n" by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of 1950s Gino Sarfatti Model 114 3-Shade Articulating Wall Lights
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, 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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Four Sconces Per Arteluce, 1955
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Rovereta, SM
Four sconces designed by Gino Sarfatti and edited by Arteluce in 1955.Adjustable reflectors in coloured lacquered aluminium. Arm, pivot and base in polished brass. Litt. "Gino Sarfat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Wall Lamps Model 237/3 Arteluce, 1959
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Pair of wall lamps model 237/3 designed by Gino Sarfatti, manufactured by Arteluce, Italy 1959. This pair of wall lamps are an iconic and famous design by Sarfatti. There are many di...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Gino Sarfatti Wall/Table Lamp Model 7 Arteluce, 1957
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Arteluce Gino Sarfatti Wall Light Brass and Green Metal, 1950
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milano, IT
Arteluce Gino Sarfatti wall light brass and green metal, 1950.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, Pair of Appliques, 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Gino Sarfatti designed for Arteluce, Italy, 1960s . Pair of gooseneck arm appliques with chromed arms and black enamelled rotating shades.
Labels to ins...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gino Sarfatti Wall Lights and Sconces
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Gino Sarfatti wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
Gino Sarfatti wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 100 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 6 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces by Barovier&Toso, Arteluce, and Gaetano Sciolari.