Gino Sarfatti designed and produced over 400 lights during a 30 year period. He founded Arteluce, the Italian lighting maker and continually pushed the boundaries of light design to new heights. Sarfatti was truly innovative in his field and the current retrospective of his work at the Triennale Museum in Milan (until 11 November) showcases his genius and his outstanding contribution to lighting.
Here are few of our favourite Sarfatti lights from the 1950s.
No. 566 table lamp (1956). The black lacquered bulb holder moves up and down the stem and the electric wire becomes an intrinsic part of the design, rather than merely being a means to make the light function. We love the strong lines.
This ‘Sputnik’ chandelier (1958) shows the fluidity of his post war organic design in the mid to late 1950s. Sarfatti became the international reference point for the ‘modern architectural movement’.
‘Triennale’ floor lamp, 1950s. In brass with leather handles, white enameled shades and a marble base, this lamp perfectly displays Sarfatti’s bold and masterful use of diverse materials.
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