Gino Sarfatti Set Of Two Black Wall Lamps 238/2 By Arteluce 1960s
Cascina , Italy
£3,681 per set of 2
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Item details
Height
20.0 cm
Width
30.0 cm
Depth
15.0 cm
Wear conditions
Average
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
Set of two wall lamps model 238/2 with supports in black lacquered metal, lampshades in blown glass, and black enameled aluminum, designed by Gino Sarfatti and produced by Arteluce during the 1960s.
Gino Sarfatti was born in Venice in 1912.
In 1930, he moved to Genoa to study Aeronaval Engineering. Further afield, however, the political situation worsened dramatically and the sanctions imposed on Italy by the League of Nations in 1935 ruined his father’s business.
Sarfatti was forced to give up his studies and relocate to Milan at the age of 23. It was there that an encounter with engineering and light design would set him on his future path. He founded Arteluce in 1939, producing lighting solutions that combined new ideas with innovative design.
In 1943, with the introduction of the Italian racial laws and the bombing of Milan, the family was forced to flee to Switzerland. Arteluce remained active and Sarfatti returned in 1950 after the liberation.
In 1951, Arteluce opened its first sales outlet on Milan’s Corso Littorio, now known as Corso Matteotti, designed by Marco Zanuso. As well as retail, Arteluce produced lamps for the residential and public sectors. Projects included cruise ships, museums, and theatres, including Genoa’s Palazzo Bianco and Turin’s Teatro Regio.
In 1954, his 1063 and 1065 models received the “Gran Prix” at the Milan Triennale while the 559 won the prestigious Compasso d'Oro ADI. The latter was won again the following year with the 1055. In 1962, Gino Sarfatti and his lifelong friend Vittoriano Viganò opened their flagship location on Via della Spiga.
An internationally renowned designer and entrepreneur who designed over 700 luminaries in his lifetime, Sarfatti decided to sell Arteluce to Flos in 1973 and retire to live in his home in Griante on Lake Como.
Power Source: Hardwired
Lampshade: Included
Condition report:
Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Metal stands and the aluminum parts were newly re-lacquered.
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Estimated delivery time
One to two weeks
Free collection available
Yes
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